1. Oh Snap Leather Journal, Urban Outfitters // 2. Knitted Slouch Hat, Zara // 3. Weekender Slip Thru Watch, Timex // 4. Atomic Aqua Table Lamp, CB2 // 5. Striped Baby Cashmere Blanket, J.Crew // 6. Turquoise and Caicos Nail Polish, Essie // 7. Stained Wood Bangle, Voz Collective // 8. Tempered Glass iPhone Case, Free People // 9. Standard Reusable Bag in Elephant Jade, Baggu
As we color nerds are all well aware by now, Pantone's color of the year is Marsala, a deep, earthy red made for the warmer months. It's wine-like without being too burgundy, and rich without being too bold. It's a nice color and all, but there are other choices from their Spring 2015 Report to which I'm much more drawn - specifically Glacier Gray (a classic pale gray) and Custard (a sweet, subtle yellow). Those of you who read here often enough or know me in person are likely rolling your eyes ("wow, Melissa likes the yellow and the gray the best, shocker."). And this, my friends, is why I decided to go against the predictable choices for this edition of Color Love, and instead feature a color from Pantone's spring report that is quite out of the box for me: Lucite Green.
Normally, I shy far away from this pastel-with-a-punch sort of hue. I own zero articles of clothing in the mint, aqua, or seafoam family, nor is there a piece of decor in my home with even the slightest accent of this color. But something about it caught my eye, and I thought it would be a fun challenge to see if I could find some great pieces in this shade that I'd maybe even love. It turns out, I found quite a few, as seen above. I'm pretty sure I'd wear that slouchy knit hat time and time again, even well beyond when winter's evil clutches release me from their grasp and I can frolic in the sunshine again. I'm also a huge fan of that gorgeous tempered glass iPhone case. You may not be my type, Lucite Green, but I'm majorly crushing on you right now. And I hope to see a lot more of you come March, when lighter, brighter colors start showing their faces on the regular again.
What about you guys? What are your thoughts on Lucite Green? What's your favorite shade from Pantone's spring report?
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I'm liking this year's Marsala, but you're right that it's not a very spring-like color. This Lucite is great. Love the polish and phone case.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're right...big shocker that you like the gray and yellow...lol :) But you know me, I'm the same way with my pink.
I love that glacier gray, too. I'm big on cool colors to wear vs. pastels, goes with my cool undertone and makes my complexion pop...and I just happen to genuinely like 'em :D
ReplyDeleteOoooh minty. I have to admit I've paid zero attention to the colors of the year recently. The bag I've been carrying for the last few months is actually aqua, so I guess I'll be on trend haha. It's really a camera bag, so it's the one I take with me most often, and I really started to notice how pastel it is when I got a new black coat for winter. But I think it looks nice anyway. :)
ReplyDeleteI love numbers 1 and 2.
ReplyDeleteI'm liking this lucite green! Like you, I love my grays. The grays always go well with my other two faves - blues and purples. =0)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
In February 2013, I attended an event in Paris where the colours for this year were tenatively announced. I thought Marsala was okay but glacier gray was, surprise surprise, the one that really caught my eye. Green shades that aren't olive are generally my least favourites in the colour wheel, and lucite green is no exception. I would love the chevron bracelet in another colour, though!
ReplyDeletexox,
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I'm actually really liking the lucite green. It has a fun, funky retro vibe to it that I enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I was huge into seafoam green and minty colors 4 or 5 years ago, then I didn't like them, and just over the last few months I'm finding myself falling in love with them again. Funny how that works! =) Everything you picked is very stylish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a refreshing color!! Love the watch and the lamp and the Baggu bag and ....!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments everybody! Maybe next time I'll choose another unpredictable color for the series. It was kind of fun...
ReplyDeleteI imagine my iphone with this case. Super original! Love that green color.!!
ReplyDeleteThis color is not something I'd normally choose but I look at it and it makes me HAPPY. I want that hat, but I feel like I have no idea how to actually wear it and I fear looking like a total dope. :)
ReplyDeleteCool complements!!! awesome color!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous green! Definitely more my style than marsala. :)
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