Move over Mocha Mousse, there’s a new color of the year from Pantone in town! Cloud Dancer is the color of 2026, and I have to admit, I am surprised! I expected a soft green, or something not so. . .. neutral shall we say? But I digress. . .
Here we are. In 2026 it’s all about shades of white. Cloud Dancer is a soft, slightly off-white hue. It reflects new beginnings, a reset in mindset, and a clean slate. As people try to get off their devices and touch grass, we are seeing a shift of getting back to reality. Cloud Dancer by Pantone is a reflection of our society’s current mindset of resetting and moving away from distractions and clutter, a yearning for simplicity.
Cloud Dancer, and shades of white in general, are increasingly popular in fashion, interior design, and daily life. Although we saw pops of vibrant color on the runways for spring, the overall vibe for 2026 is clean and fresh. We will see a continuation of neutrals, with the occasional color infused for depth and variety. So, pull those shades of white out from the back of your closet and rock them in 2026!
For more information about the Pantone color of the year for 2026, Cloud Dancer, please visit Pantone.com.
A few fabulous items with the Cloud Dancer inspired vibe:
How will you incorporate Cloud Dancer into your wardrobe or daily life in the new year?
pictured: Color trends from New York Fashion Week for spring/summer 2026 from Pantone, read press release here /
The spring/summer 2026 color palette from Pantone for New York Fashion Week features the colors designers used the most in their runway collections. What do you think? A little unexpected, yes?
The spring 2026 season is all about self-expression and fusing together maximalist and minimalist color palettes. This fusion of styles creates a wheel of colors which are definable. As I look at these top ten colors from the runways, and the corresponding neutrals, I see chaos.
While Marina and Muskmelon have a spring/summer vibe, the other hues evoke a fall feeling. I am not seeing a traditional spring/summer season in fashion, but one of transition. The past few seasons have offered a timeless, classic vibe. We have seen more traditional color palettes. Now, as we move towards 2026, the colors are trying to find themselves and this could signal a future shift later in the year away from simple and chic style. Let’s see what the runways tell us as we move through the year.
In the meantime, shop your closet for these colors and move them forward. Things are about to get colorful next year!
Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more upcoming spring 2026 coverage!
Fall 2025 handbag trends are hitting store shelves, and they offer cozy autumn vibes, quality, and anonymity. Love!
The anonymous handbag continues for the fall season and is showing no sign of moving to the back of the closet. So, keep those logo bags in storage and continue to rock your beautiful handbags. The fall 2025 season is all about quality, personal style, and investment handbags.
For the fall 2025 season, we are seeing a continuation of the handbag styles we have been enjoying these past few seasons. In addition, chocolate brown is moving to the front of the pack and proving to be the most important color of the season. Thankfully, it is also a classic color which means we can invest in chocolate brown handbags and more; without any guilt. Love that!
So, without further ado, here are the handbag styles stealing the show for the fall 2025 season.
Chocolate brown: We already know shades of mocha are hot for 2025, but the deep shade of chocolate has moved to the front of the pack. This is a timeless hue, so feel free to invest without any spending guilt!
The belted tote: Belted totes are continuing to be hot as we move into the fall 2025 season. Since it too is a classic style, this is a great investment tote for seasons to come. Your belted tote can be small and hold essential items, or it can be large to hold a laptop and the kitchen sink. Invest in the size which fits your lifestyle and tote needs.
The east/west bag: This horizontal style is still going strong, so you may already own a few. If not, feel free to invest in a shoulder bag style or double top handle style.
The slouchy north/south tote: Sometimes mistaken for a hobo bag, the slouchy north/south tote was hot last year and continues to be hot this year. There are plenty of styles under $300, so you don’t need to break the bank to find a nice one.
Suede: This is the fabrication of the moment, or should I say the year? Or the current era? Suede is hot and showing no signs of slowing down. I recommend staying under $1000 when it comes to suede. This is a leather which can be susceptible to weather and can be hard to clean. I love my suede bags, which all cost under $500. Suede does give you the ultimate slouch! I have to admit I am a fan! Just not on rainy days. . .
Hobo bags: The hobo is still going strong! You can wear a slouchy hobo, structured hobo, and anything in between. The hobo is hot.
Moon shaped or circle bags: Handbag which convert from a half-moon to a circle are hot. Also, circles are hot. Stay round.
Neutral hues: In addition to shades of mocha, including chocolate brown, handbags for fall 2025 are in neutral hues. Look for black, mocha hues, white, ivory, beige, tan, and navy. Seasonal hues such a deep red and dark green are also acceptable. Otherwise, stay away from overly trendy colors. They are not hot.
There you have it! Shop your closet for these styles first, then fill in with what you want to invest in! Love that!
Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more fall coverage coming up!
XOXO
Cathy
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