Fall 2022 color trends from Pantone and NYFW

fall 2022 color trends new york fashion week pantone

Swatches on collage courtesy of Pantone / collage by me

Well, the color trends for fall/winter 2022/2023 are all over the place! Normally when the NYFW color trends come out, we have some sort of theme, vibe, and/or order to the top ten colors and top five neutral hues. Not this season!

Designers seem divided between traditional autumn hues, and bright summer shades. There is even a spring pink thrown into the mix. The neutrals evoke a resort vibe mixed with dark spring. According to Pantone, this color palette is a mix which represents rest and relaxation, as well as “non-conforming exuberant expression.” Well, I agree with that last part!

Bright colors are popular for the spring/summer 2022 seasons. So, they will be a great transition in early fall when temperatures are still warm. Instead of purchasing transitional pieces, we can layer up our summer wardrobe! Love that!

On the other hand, I have to wonder if we will be ready for a new color palette by the end of summer. If we rock brights during the spring and summer months, will we still crave them in the fall? I guess only time will tell. Otherwise, I have to say, I am excited about the autumn hues, and the darker colors from this palette. While I love brights, I plan to wear them a lot this spring and summer, so we shall see how I feel in August and September! What do you think?

A few bright hues to invest in now:

You can read the full fall/winter 2022/2023 color report by Pantone online here.

What do you think of the fall/winter 2022/23 color palette from NYFW?

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for my trend report from NYFW!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

spring trends

BAF Weekly IT List from top left: top handle bag / sparkling top coat / pale yellow spring nail polish / rose spring nail polish / structured hobo bag / bright blue maxi dress (under $100) / lug sole loafers / convertible black handbag / chain pouch / red soft hobo /

Spring is starting to peek through! Here in the Bay Area, it feels like winter in the morning, and then temperatures rise to high 60’s and low 70’s during the day. This means we get to wear our winter into spring outfits. A spring dress can be layered with a jacket, and a spring handbag can be paired with any outfit. Of course, spring nail polish can brighten up a winter day, and add a little bit of sunshine when the clouds come in.

These spring nail polish colors, and this spring top coat, are perfect to wear right now; and they happen to be hot on the streets! Hobo handbags are a hot silhouette right now, as well as small top handle bags. You can start wearing these spring handbag styles now! Love that!

Of course, since it isn’t technically spring yet, and the evenings are quite cool, a good lug sole shoe is in order to keep from slipping on icy sidewalks. Love this pair of lug sole loafers. They are both practical and on trend. After all, the 90’s are still a hot decade of influence as we move through 2022.

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What are you loving for spring and wearing now?

Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for NYFW coverage next week, as well as more spring coverage!

XOXO
Cathy

Spring 2022 nail polish trends

spring 2022 nail polish trends

Spring 2022 nail polish trends from top left: Dior Mineral Peach / Chanel Riviera / Dior Cashmere / Dior cruise / Chanel Terra Rosa / Dior Rose Quartz / Dior Balade / Dior Rendez Vous / Dior Palais Royal /

There are so many pretty nail polish colors for the spring 2022 season! The nail polish trends for spring include traditional spring pastels, shades of classic rose, and neutral putty; if rose and pastel hues are not your thing.

I am having a hard time choosing which nail polish trend I love best. My favorite color for spring is definitely Chanel Riviera, which is an edgy, pastel yellow. Of course, I also love all of the rose shades, which are perfect for a more classic look. Dior Balade and Chanel Terra Rosa are very similar, dark rose hues, and I love them both. It is hard to say which one I love more! What do you think?

If you work in a conservative environment, one of the putty hues, a pastel pink, or a shade of rose will work perfectly for you. Hey, this season there is a lot to choose from if your work environment restricts your nail color! That is good luck! Love that!

Shop spring 2022 nail polish trends online:

So, what do you think of the nail polish trends for the spring 2022 season? Which one is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy