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Pantone releases fall/winter 2012/2013 color trend forecasts

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged fall 2011 / pantone / winter 2012 by
Pantone, the authority on color, has released their fall/winter 2012/2013 forecasts regarding the hottest colors in fashion for next year. The colors include many shades we saw on the runways for spring 2012; giving Fashionistas a guide as to which colors will make the best investment heading into 2012 and 2013.
While the fall and winter hues are slightly darker for fall/winter 2012/2013 than what was seen on the spring 2012 runways, the basic color family is the same, making it easy to see which colors will stay, and which ones will go.
Please see the photo below for the colors to watch for in fall/winter 2012/2013:
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Pantone releases the spring 2012 color report

 in Color Trends / General Fashion / Trends  tagged new york fashion week / pantone / spring 2012 / summer 2012 by

Pantone released their spring 2012 color report on September 8, 2011 and based their predictions for the hottest colors of the season upon the hues most ordered by New York designers for the season.

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute: “Consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism and the promise of a brighter day. They have learned how color can help them alter a mood, while providing the vitality and enthusiasm that enables them to experiment with new looks and color combinations.”

The colors spotted on the New York Fashion Week runways this week are: Tangerine Tango, Solar Power, Bellflower, Cabaret, Sodalite, Sweet Lilac, Margarita, Cockatoo, Driftwood and Starfish. What do you think of the season’s color palette?

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Cobalt Blue for Fall into Spring

 in Color Trends / General Fashion / Trends  tagged blue / circle and square sf / cobalt / fall 2011 by

Fall 2011 is here; in stores that is. The shops at the mall, in neighborhoods and online are showing the new collections. One of the many trends this fall in fashion is bold and bright color. Cobalt blue, which was important for spring/summer 2011, is also a dominant color fall 2011. To top things off, cobalt blue has already popped up on the Berlin spring/summer 2012 runways; showing the world that the color is here to stay.

Since cobalt blue is springing into fall, and then falling back into spring, it is definitely a color worth investingin for the fall 2011 season. There are many ways to wear cobalt blue. The shade is perfect for a sweater or blouse, paired with a leather skirt or trousers. Cobalt blue can also be the perfect hue for a dress that can be worn to the office, a luncheon, dinner event or fundraiser.

Not into garments that bright? Cobalt can be found on everything from pumps to handbags to jewelry. A bold cobalt blue accessory can add the perfect punch to any outfit and is a great way to spice up the all-black look. Whichever way you decide to rock the cobalt blue trend, it is a great investment for many seasons to come. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Blue Gall Necklace with 18” chain by Aprilloveshenry $90 available at Circle and Square SF