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Color of the Year 2026 Cloud Dancer

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Cloud Dancer inspired from top left: Dior nail polish / handbag / pearl earrings / statement earrings / sneakers / Pantone /

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?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Color of the Year 2025 Mocha Mousse

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Drumroll please. . .the new color of the year for 2025 is Mocha Mousse! Yes, yes, I know. It’s milk chocolate brown. Ugh, sounds boring, but . . .

Despite being a seemingly boring neutral, there is a method to Pantone’s madness. This is a color which has skyrocketed in popularity and represents an overall mood in fashion, street style, interior design, and the like. This lightweight shade of brown is being paired with softer colors, other neutrals, and being worn alone. It represents the mood of the population, and the current state of fashion. So, without further ado, let’s dive in!

While on the surface we see a boring a neutral, Mocha Mousse is actually relevant and intriguing. This is a soft version of brown which evokes feelings of comfort, effortlessness, sophistication, and luxury. It is warm and inviting, as well as elegant. This is exactly what we have been needing in the fashion world, and in our daily, stylish lives.

Standing out, is well, out! You have heard the term “quiet luxury,” and it is still extremely important and staying put. This is what Mocha Mousse is all about, “subtle elegance,” in Pantone’s words. It is unpretentious and offers a sense of calm, comfort, and elegance. Think of it like the anonymous handbag, the shunning of logos, and enjoying the finer, higher quality things in life. This is Mocha Mousse.

In addition to its style elements, Mocha Mousse is already making me crave milk chocolate! haha. This might be a year of hot cocoa, chocolate truffles, and everything chocolate! Yum! OK, tangent over.

When it comes to fashion and everyday style, you don’t have to dress head-to-toe in Mocha Mousse. 2025 will be more about mixing neutrals, mixing lighter browns, and using it as a guide rather than having the exact hue on everything we own. Mocha Mousse also looks fabulous on softer fabrics, so think of it as a comfort color; much like your favorite comfort food. As a bowl of soup adds comfort to a meal, a Mocha Mousse scarf, handbag, or sweater will add comfort to an outfit. Love that!

Here are a few lighter brown pieces which can get you started on your comfortable yet elegant 2025 wardrobe:

Read all about Mocha Mousse at Pantone.com.

Stay tuned for more Mocha Mousse coverage as well as what’s to come in 2025!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Color of the Year 2024 Peach Fuzz

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Move over Viva Magenta, 2024 is all about Peach Fuzz! While I have to admit, I was hoping for a shade of green or pink, peach has its place. It is not a color I will run to the stores and stock up on, but it can find itself in lipstick and maybe nail polish for me.

Peach Fuzz is being found in fashion and interior design in 2024. This hue is soft, calming and warm. It plays well with the softer color palette we have seen designers play with recently, especially with designers in Milan and Paris. We will be seeing Peach Fuzz, or variations of it, in both solid hued garments, accessories, and make-up, as well as mixed into patterns. Peach Fuzz will be more prominent as we move into warmer weather seasons such as spring, summer, and cruise.

I found a few peachy clothing, accessory, interior, and beauty items around the web which can get you started on the color of 2024 Peach Fuzz:

What do you think of Peach Fuzz for 2024? Will you be rocking this new hue? Or will you be gravitating towards other colors from current color pallette?

I won’t be rocking Peach Fuzz from head to toe, but you might spot it on my nails, or on my lipstick. Time will tell, often colors grow on me.

You can learn more about the color of 2024 and Peach Fuzz at Pantone.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy