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.

Esther says
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
Esther says
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
Simona says
Love this color, and those earrings are beautiful!
xoxo
http://littlethingsandelephants.blogspot.com/
Simona says
Love this color, and those earrings are beautiful!
xoxo
http://littlethingsandelephants.blogspot.com/
Janna says
I’m ptretty excited about this radiant orchid thing…such a fun color!
Janna says
I’m ptretty excited about this radiant orchid thing…such a fun color!
Kelly says
Oh, that is good to know, I will have to check it out! Thanks Olivia!
Olivia Tennant says
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
Olivia Tennant says
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
Oh, that is good to know, I will have to check it out! Thanks Olivia!
Kelly says
Thank you!
Kelly says
Me too! Now if the weather could only get the message!
Kelly says
Thanks Erin, me too!
Lyddiegal says
I always love to see what color pantone chooses – this one is just as gorgeous as ever, and I love the board you created!
Miss Erin says
Great Post ! I am soo Exited abot this years color!
-Miss Erin
http://www.misserinsays.com/
Lyddiegal says
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
Thank you!
Miss Erin says
Great Post ! I am soo Exited abot this years color!
-Miss Erin
http://www.misserinsays.com/
Kelly says
Thanks Erin, me too!
disqus_RRKkjiBlL0 says
Was so excited when this was announced! Such a great color, especially for spring!
-Brooke
South&Stilettos
Kelly says
Me too! Now if the weather could only get the message!
Kelly says
Me too and I love the name, Play Date!
Kelly says
Lucky you, I do not think I own anything in this color!
Kelly says
Absolutely! Just let me know when and where!
Karly Kim says
GLAM! Let’s go shopping for this color in everything.
Karly Kim says
GLAM! Let’s go shopping for this color in everything.
Kelly says
Absolutely! Just let me know when and where!
Sharon says
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!
Amy Breckenridge says
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
I totally agree! That is hard to do when you have to be at work though!
Sharon says
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
Lucky you, I do not think I own anything in this color!
Amy Breckenridge says
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
Me too and I love the name, Play Date!
Chelsea says
Sweatpants and a bubble bath..best Christmas hangover cure there is.
Chelsea says
Sweatpants and a bubble bath..best Christmas hangover cure there is.
Kelly says
I totally agree! That is hard to do when you have to be at work though!