Pantone Spring 2014 - Part 1

Pantone is the authority on colour, provider of colour systems - giving us the guideline to a successful wardrobe.

"Designers take a modern twist on the traditional for spring 2014 by pairing soft pastels with vivid bright hue to create a colourful equilibrium. Inspired by a mixture of blooming flowers, travels abroad, and strong, confident women, designers use colour to refresh, revive and defy conventional wisdom." - Pantone

Celosia Orange 

Orange is the new black? No, I am not referring to the popular Netflix series  but rather the fierce hue that has been speckled all over the ready-to-wear shows for 2014.  Start out small flats, wedges, bangles, earrings, hats, a cocktail ring, or a scarf. When you feel bold enough you can move to bigger and better things such as, a tank, a pair of shorts, a headband or a bag.   The best way to rock this fiery hue is to pair it with neutrals especially the shade  white; giving you just the pop of colour you need without being an eye sore.

 Orange lipstick has always been around but now we are seeing it in more vibrate and brighter shades. Orange is reds younger, more playful - younger sister.

Dazzling Blue 

Pantone has declared Dazzling Blue the "it" colour of Spring 2014; you don't have to pull my arm to agree because I am absolutely in love with this colour. Coming from the cool side of the colour wheel described as a “peppy shade of cobalt” on the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris. This shade of blue is easy to wear, looks good on just about anyone, and  can be incorporated in your daily look with minimal effort while still giving that big bang effect.

Paloma

This season, the fashion world has its eyes set on just one shade of grey "Paloma" serving as a neutral - being able to stand alone or combined with just ab out any colour. I've always worn a lot of grey because it has a sophisticated poise about it. If you want to wear this hue to its full potential and get that "wow factor" - pair it with Florescent Green, Freesia Yellow, Dazzling blue, or Radiant Orchid.

Freesia

This tropical inspired hue which is native to the eastern side of southern Africa, from Kenya down to South Africa is blazing yellow that is sure to illuminate wardrobes this season and into the next. Whether it's the main attraction or just an accent to your ensemble, it's a fun colour to play with. Yellow compliments just about any colour, especially navy blue, purple, green, pale blue, teal, and neutrals. If you are not used to wearing a lot of colours, it's best to start out with neutrals and work your way up to bolder pairings. 

Placid Blue 

When I first set my eyes on this colour, it reminded me of a perfect blue sky in the middle of July. This hue is a bit somber making it a perfect neutral to pair with the more vibrate colours. If your looking for a more timid, down-to-earth look I would pair this hue with "Paloma" Grey and White.