Grey for the winter 2013 season

While burgundy was the new black for fall 2012, and blue is predicted to be the new black for spring 2013, the soft shade of grey is the new black for the current, winter 2013 season.

Grey can be found in so many forms including soft hues, dark shades of charcoal and sparkling metallics. The wonderful thing about the color grey is that it is black mixed with white; making it the ultimate replacement neutral for classic black. Love that!

The color grey is perfect for pairing with the pastel hues of winter 2013. This soft shade is also easy to wear with bright colors, patterns, prints, and sparkling metallics. Want to wear a bright, neon green top? Pair it with grey jeans or pants. Why not wear a grey dress with those new, bright blue pumps? Or grey pumps with a new, bright blue dress? Grey is so easy to wear, it is no wonder why the hue becomes the new black every few years 

We found a few fabulous grey pieces around the web and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. They will look perfect with winter pastels, New Year’s glittering metallics, resort’s neon hues, and the upcoming bright colors of the spring/summer 2013 season. After all, grey is not just making an appearance for winter; this soft hue will be sticking around through the remainder of 2013.

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Pantone Color of 2013: Emerald

Drum roll please. . .move over Tangerine Tango, there is a new color in town! Pantone annouced today that the new color of 2013 is none other than. . .EMERALD!

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Twisted Silver’s new Swank collection

Nothing is more swank than vintage appeal and pearl-like touches. With winter 2013 and spring 2013 offering trends which include vintage touches, feminine vibes and a tendency towards all that is round; pastel hues and pearls just feel right. That is why Twisted Silver’s new “Swank” collection is perfect for right now; and well into 2013.

The new “Swank” collection from Twisted Silver offers sweet vintage cameos alongside modern, pearl-like beads set on funky brass beads. This is the perfect answer to the current cameo trend and spring/summer 2013’s large, oversized pearl trend which is hot off the Paris runway.

Funky pearls and beads dominated the jewelry Paris designers sent down the Paris Fashion Week runway for the spring/summer 2013 season. Designers showed round balls which were clumped together for a “classic-meets-club” vibe which was anything but traditional. This was especially apparent on the Chanel runway where models donned chunky, oversized beads and pearls with classic tweed suits and edgy dresses.

The new “Swank” collection from Twisted Silver offers large, pearl-like beads mixed with cameos which is perfect for pairing with winter sweaters right now in winter 2013 as well as everything that is hot for the spring/summer 2013 season.  Love that!

The “Swank” collection features a piece-de résistance which is the bracelet and two pairs of matching earrings which allow the collection to be paired with cool or warm colors. Fabulous! The bracelet is priced at $40, the brass bead earrings are priced at $30 and the bronze earrings (not pictured) are priced at $30.

The “Swank” collection from Twisted Silver debuted online today at Twisted-Silver.com. Use coupon code INSIDERS for a 15% discount. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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c/o Twisted Silver’s “Swank Collection”
Last photo features Twisted Silver’s “Swank” bracelet paired with a “Foundation” leather wrap bracelet by Tory  Burch. Similar can be found here.

Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©