10 ways to wear radiant orchid

Feminine, yet fresh and atypical, the orchid palette presents an array of shades that vary from lavender like hues to bold purple tones. Hopefully, these next ten outfits can serve you as a form of inspiration as to building your own looks featuring the color of the year.

“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination. An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society. An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”

– Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute®

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Red + mint green

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An unexpected color combination and one of my favorites as of late. Mint naturally complements its pastel siblings and elevates classic neutral hues, but pairing it with a bold shade of red provides an unusual twist, keeping the look from passing for the common spring outfit that’s either excessively sweet or balanced in a conventional way. Give a stab at it with dusty greens and deep reds or go all out by choosing poppy red  hues and luminous shades of mint. Here are three looks to get inspired by:

Look 1: T by Alexander Wang striped top, RED Valentino skirt, Proenza Schouler Ps11 Mini Classic and Jimmy Choo flats

Look 2: Kain tank top, T by Alexander Wang pants, DVF Tonda clutch, Gianvitto Rossi suede pumps

Look 3: Tibi crop top, Tibi Spring 2012 skirt, American Apparel makeup bag, Zara sandals

Come on Spring, do your thing.

 

Snow on Sunday, sunny times on Monday. Yesterday was bright, this morning it’s grey. I swear it’s like Mother Nature has  favourites in the form of Malibu surfers and European models. Let’s bring on the sunshine for the teacher’s pets and let’s kill those Canadian fellas of doubt, hesitation and regret as they dress inappropriatly for the ever so changing weather, she must think.  Not exactly sure on what causes her bipolar behavior towards those who live in colder climates, but in the middle of this hot and cold chaos I thought I’d put together five outfit ideas that you can adapt to your daily dose of vitamin D. Oh and just because exotic individuals are often much more attractive  doesn’t mean the much awaited season that is Spring can be half-assed. 🙂

1. vertical striped trousers + trench coat + beanie + shiny loafers

2. knit + parka + light jeans + sneakers

3. chunky knit + straight jeans + pumps

4. floral pants + suede coat + ankle boots

5. funky sweater + printed mini skirt + flat boots (add opaque tights if needed)

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