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Radiant Orchid

12/26/13 | Brian Atwood, Dolce & Gabbana, Essie, Pantone, Urban Decay, Versace, Vince Camuto

Pantone Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid

It is the day after Christmas and I am in a true Christmas hangover.  Leaving Florida yesterday afternoon and saying goodbye to my parents was SO hard and now I am back to work in NYC.  To say I do not want to talk about it, that is an understatement.  Instead, I bring you something that does make me smile this boxing day – Radiant Orchid.

Last year it was emerald green and this year it is Radiant Orchid. Every year since 2000 Pantone picks a color of they year and  “Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” The lovely people at Pantone Color Institute®, describe the color as “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple, and pink undertones.”

Every year Pantone’s color gurus draw influences for each year’s signature hue from across the world to determine the color.   According to one report they go as far as analyzing cultural sector including films, art exhibits, popular travel destinations, technology, sporting events, and even socio-economic conditions to determine the color.

Pantone Color of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid
Silk Orchid / Camera / Eyeshadow / Dress
Amethyst and Diamond Stud Earrings / Hanging Pendant Lamp 
D+G Lipstick / Bite Crayon / Vince Camuto Hobo / Suede Pump
Essie PlayDate / Moroccan Throw Pillows 
I will leave you with my favorite quote from Pantone’s press release, ““An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”

Well okay then. Radiant Orchid for 2014. 

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Comments

  1. Esther says

    December 31, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    pretty color! come enter my sunglasses giveaway! comment to win!

    http://louboutinsandlove.blogspot.com/2013/12/firmoo-sunglasses-giveaway.html#.UsNBU2RDtq4

    http://louboutinsandlove.blogspot.com

  2. Esther says

    December 31, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    pretty color! come enter my sunglasses giveaway! comment to win!

    http://louboutinsandlove.blogspot.com/2013/12/firmoo-sunglasses-giveaway.html#.UsNBU2RDtq4

    http://louboutinsandlove.blogspot.com

  3. Simona says

    December 29, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Love this color, and those earrings are beautiful!
    xoxo
    http://littlethingsandelephants.blogspot.com/

  4. Simona says

    December 29, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    Love this color, and those earrings are beautiful!
    xoxo
    http://littlethingsandelephants.blogspot.com/

  5. Janna says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    I’m ptretty excited about this radiant orchid thing…such a fun color!

  6. Janna says

    December 28, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    I’m ptretty excited about this radiant orchid thing…such a fun color!

  7. Kelly says

    December 27, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Oh, that is good to know, I will have to check it out! Thanks Olivia!

  8. Olivia Tennant says

    December 27, 2013 at 2:08 am

    I love this color! I was worried after emerald that I would never love their color choice as much, but this one is perfect! I was in Tory Burch down in Naples earlier today and they had a massive display shelf filled with items in this color!

    xo
    Olivia
    prepessentials.blogspot.com

  9. Olivia Tennant says

    December 27, 2013 at 2:08 am

    I love this color! I was worried after emerald that I would never love their color choice as much, but this one is perfect! I was in Tory Burch down in Naples earlier today and they had a massive display shelf filled with items in this color!

    xo
    Olivia
    prepessentials.blogspot.com

    • Kelly says

      December 27, 2013 at 11:35 am

      Oh, that is good to know, I will have to check it out! Thanks Olivia!

  10. Kelly says

    December 27, 2013 at 12:14 am

    Thank you!

  11. Kelly says

    December 27, 2013 at 12:13 am

    Me too! Now if the weather could only get the message!

  12. Kelly says

    December 27, 2013 at 12:13 am

    Thanks Erin, me too!

  13. Lyddiegal says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    I always love to see what color pantone chooses – this one is just as gorgeous as ever, and I love the board you created!

  14. Miss Erin says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Great Post ! I am soo Exited abot this years color!

    -Miss Erin
    http://www.misserinsays.com/

  15. Lyddiegal says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    I always love to see what color pantone chooses – this one is just as gorgeous as ever, and I love the board you created!

    • Kelly says

      December 27, 2013 at 12:14 am

      Thank you!

  16. Miss Erin says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Great Post ! I am soo Exited abot this years color!

    -Miss Erin
    http://www.misserinsays.com/

    • Kelly says

      December 27, 2013 at 12:13 am

      Thanks Erin, me too!

  17. disqus_RRKkjiBlL0 says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Was so excited when this was announced! Such a great color, especially for spring!

    -Brooke

    South&Stilettos

    • Kelly says

      December 27, 2013 at 12:13 am

      Me too! Now if the weather could only get the message!

  18. Kelly says

    December 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Me too and I love the name, Play Date!

  19. Kelly says

    December 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Lucky you, I do not think I own anything in this color!

  20. Kelly says

    December 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Absolutely! Just let me know when and where!

  21. Karly Kim says

    December 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    GLAM! Let’s go shopping for this color in everything.

  22. Karly Kim says

    December 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    GLAM! Let’s go shopping for this color in everything.

    • Kelly says

      December 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      Absolutely! Just let me know when and where!

  23. Sharon says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:22 am

    I’m back at work today and it is hard after all the Christmas celebrating I did yesterday! This color is so pretty and I need to get some of it in my closet!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

    Lingerie Giveaway!

  24. Amy Breckenridge says

    December 26, 2013 at 10:40 am

    that essie nail color is my FAVORITE!! i’m so excited about this color of the year. hope you had a merry christmas kelly!

  25. Kelly says

    December 26, 2013 at 10:36 am

    I totally agree! That is hard to do when you have to be at work though!

  26. Sharon says

    December 26, 2013 at 11:22 am

    I’m back at work today and it is hard after all the Christmas celebrating I did yesterday! This color is so pretty and I need to get some of it in my closet!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

    Lingerie Giveaway!

    • Kelly says

      December 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      Lucky you, I do not think I own anything in this color!

  27. Amy Breckenridge says

    December 26, 2013 at 10:40 am

    that essie nail color is my FAVORITE!! i’m so excited about this color of the year. hope you had a merry christmas kelly!

    • Kelly says

      December 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      Me too and I love the name, Play Date!

  28. Chelsea says

    December 26, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Sweatpants and a bubble bath..best Christmas hangover cure there is.

  29. Chelsea says

    December 26, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Sweatpants and a bubble bath..best Christmas hangover cure there is.

    • Kelly says

      December 26, 2013 at 10:36 am

      I totally agree! That is hard to do when you have to be at work though!

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