Purple and pink lovers, rejoice! Pantone has announced Radiant Orchid to be the color of the year for 2014. It’s a gorgeous and captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones. Thankfully, this color is already wearable as it is and we’re sure you have a couple of fashion pieces with some lilac or plum with it. It goes very well for both cool and warm toned ladies, and suits most complexions, fair, medium or deep.
Nail Polish
Perhaps the easiest way to incorporate Radiant Orchid into your daily ensemble is through your nails! Go for dark plums, fuchsias, or light pinks. Pair them with white or grey for added sophistication. We recommend OPI’s Nail Lacquer in I’m Feeling Sashy and Pamplona Purple but here’s an entire gallery of nail polish from various brands that you can check out!
Makeup
It’s time to ease yourself out of your comfort zone and start sporting colors on your eyes and lips. If you’re not used to seeing so much color in your eyes or if you’re going for a more wearable look, add in a pop of purple by lining your bottom eyelashes with Urban Decay’s 24/7 Glide on Eyeliner in Asphyxia, Psychedelic Sister or Delinquent. For brave sisters, do a full on purple smokey with Laura Mercier Petite Baked Eye Colour Bonbons Multi-Finish in Amethyst Trio or NARS Marie-Galante Duo Eyeshadow.
Experiment with lip colors, too! Definitely not for the faint of heart, but you can go for muted fuchsias like Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Mauve Outta Here. If you’re more daring, try MAC Heroine – it’s back and no longer Limited Edition!
Fashion
Radiant Orchid is a statement color by itself, so try pairing it with neutral colors like white, black or grey. This color can look very feminine or edgy, depending on the hue. Whether you choose to dress down or glam up, you’re sure to find a shade of Radiant Orchid that’s perfect for the occasion! The color looks very good with gold accessories, too.
If you’re not fond of colors in your wardrobe, try incorporating smaller pieces like scarves, cardigans, or belts. Remember not to go overboard! Keep the color limited to a few items in your ensemble. To avoid looking like a purple dinosaur, pair bold fuchsia and magenta colors with solid neutrals like black, gray or white. You can also experiment by choosing feminine prints and patterns perfect for flowy dresses or maxi skirts. If you’re a girl that loves color, pair Radiant Orchid with its complementary hues in beige, light yellow, taupe, teal, turquoise and dark green.
Radiant Orchid is a beautiful color that exudes warmth, charm, and a certain feminine radiance that’s hard to resist! It is a very vibrant and powerful color that’s perfect for the year. Still, it is absolutely wearable as long as you keep the focus on the color itself and not have it clash too much with other colors. So what are you waiting for? Start adding color to your wardrobe and makeup stash and show the world you’re ready for 2014!
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