winter 2014

Color of 2014: Radiant Orchid

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Pantone announced today that Radiant Orchid is the new color of the year for 2014! Bye-bye Emerald, there is a new hue in town!

It is not surprising that a sweet shade of purple would be the color of 2014. The spring 2014 runways in New York showed us a plethora of blue and purple shades. The blues and purples were in varying hues ranging from pastel to almost bright, yet vivid shades. Radiant Orchid is the perfect shade of purple since it borders lavender yet retains the richness of a soft purple. Love it!

The color of 2014, Radiant Orchid, will play well with almost any shade of blue; as well as blend with other purple or lavender hues. This is definitely a beautiful color to invest in for 2014 as it offers a fresh place on the color wheel after a couple of years of bright and neon colors.

What do you think of Pantone’s color of the year for 2014; Radiant Orchid? Will you be wearing this pretty hue?

color of 2014

Photo courtesy of Pantone

Classic red and black

 in General Fashion  tagged banana republic / casual style / chanel / gap / outfits / winter 2014 by

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Photos: Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Mocha Myth“ / Jacket: Banana Republic (past season) also love this one / Jeans: Gap / Rings: John Hardy and Tiffany / Handbag: Chanel, also love SAVE or SPLURGE / Nail Polish: Chanel Diwali (no longer avl) also love this one / Shoes: Prada (past season) also love SAVE or SPLURGE / Toe Nail Polish: Essie “For The Twill of It“

Now that December has arrived, we are finally having cold weather! One of my favorite ways to keep cozy on a busy yet casual day is to wear a warm pea coat! This red Banana Republic jacket has served me well for a couple of winter season’s and I am looking forward to it keeping me warm for several more winter seasons. I am a huge fan of Banana Republic’s jackets and coats. Not only are they classic in style, Banana Republic’s jackets and coats offer high quality and a low price. A combination I love!

What is your go-to piece on a cold day to keep stylish and cozy?

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L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic: my picks

 in Shopping  tagged banana republic / collaborations / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2013 / l'wren scott / online shops / winter 2014 by

L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic debuted online today and in stores around the country. As a huge fan of L’Wren Scott, and a huge Banana Republic customer, this collaboration, for me, is made in heaven. In fact, shopping the L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic collection today was definitely my Christmas present for 2013!

The L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic collection features classic holiday pieces such as a beautiful black “crackle” suit, sparkling sequin cardigan’s and classic, festive dresses. These pieces will not only look fabulous this holiday season, they can be enjoyed for many holiday seasons to come!

The accessories, blouses and jeans can also be worn in any fall season for years to come; they too are classic. Love that!

Since the L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic collection is absolutely fabulous, I thought I would share my favorite pieces from the collection with you. To shop the L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic collection online, please click here; or on the photos below. 

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

My L’Wren Scott for Banana Republic picks: