New trends mean new colors. This season is no different. The color story is a wild tale of typical Spring pastel hues, and a mix of vibrant tones.
The hot color of the season is Emerald green. We are seeing this Emerald green color paired with a mix of hues ranging from Dusk Blue, Linen to Grayed Jade.
The HOT HOT color combo of the season is Poppy Red with Grayed Jade or Emerald.
WHAT COLORS SHOULD I WEAR?
The key to knowing if you can wear these new hues lies in an honest look at yourself in the mirror. Take a look at your eye color, skin tone and hair color. Look at the overall contrast in your look. For example, if you have blue eyes, blonde hair and medium skin tone you could say that you have soft contrast coloring. If you have dark hair, brown eyes and dark skin you could say you have a deep contrast. Make sure that the tones of the colors you choose this season are inline with the contrast in your own natural coloring. For example, if you have a soft contrast in your look, choose colors that have a soft hue to them (Grayed Jade or Dusk Blue for example). Likewise if you would say your over all natural coloring falls in the deep category, then the hues you wear should be deeper, higher pigmented tones (Emerald and Monaco Blue, for example).
SHOPPING FOR TRENDY COLORS
A tip my shopping mentor gave me was to print out the seasons hot colors and carry them with you (go HERE for an easy reference to print). Take this reference sheet to your local Goodwill store and simply look for these colors. Choosing something that has a vintage feel, and pairing it in a fashion forward way by teaming it up with a trendy color combination will make you an instant fashionista!
WANT MORE ON TRENDS?
Pinterest is a great place to check out trends. Be sure to follow my Spring Summer 2013 board on Pinterest!
