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Essential Pieces in the 2016 Pantone Color of the Year

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It’s double the fun this year for fashionistas following Pantone! Each season, the long-heralded authority on color presents us with the hot swatches likely to cover the runway and clothe the masses. Alongside Pantone’s ability to forecast trend palettes for fall and winter, spring and summer, and even cruise lines, we rely on Pantone for one major announcement–the designated Pantone Color of the Year. Only this time around, we have two color choices and they couldn’t be any more sigh-inducing.

Pantone Color of the Year: Rose Quartz and Serenity

Rose Quartz and Serenity are the chosen two. They’re soft and beautiful shades, as well as complementary picks. Join them together for on ombre-like effect, and see the stunning middle-ground where the two meet: the ultimate harmony in hue.

By naming Rose Quartz and Serenity together, Pantone provides us fashion-obsessed gals with an array of opportunities, from sweet pinks to dreamy periwinkles. The duality of this year’s must-have palette allows for an all-new fluidity in shade shopping.

The perfect balance of warm rose tones and cool tranquil blues, 2016’s range  reflects “connection and wellness, as well as a soothing sense of order and peace.” Honestly, what more could you want for the start of the new year?

How to Wear Colors of the Year

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To help you pinpoint the pigments to be on the lookout for, and show you the wide scope of styles at your disposal, we’ve rounded up a few favorite picks across the spectrum. And just as Pantone describes, they’re even better when they’re together.

Rose Quartz Blouse with Jeans

model wearing rose quartz blouse
Double Zero Rose Quartz Blouse, $59.99, Shoptiques

Pair a peachy pink with a light or medium wash denim to recreate this effortlessly feminine look.

Rose Quartz Collar Necklace

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Rose Quartz Collar Necklace, $19.99, White House Black Market

A minimal stone accessory in a gleaming metallic finish is a subtle touch.

Rose Quartz Lip Color

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CoverGirl Continuous Color Lipstick in Rose Quartz, $4.94, Walmart

Rose Quartz Cross-Body Bag

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Duet Crossbody, $38, Free People

A cross-body bag that doubles as a clutch is the throw-and-go piece to incorporate the trend in every outfit.

Serenity Sleeveless Dress

model wearing periwinkle blue dress
Wanna Bet? Periwinkle Blue Sleeveless Dress, $64, Lulu’s

Occasion wear is the ideal setting for a trend hue. Wondering what to wear to a spring wedding, anyone?

Serenity Necklace

gemstone necklace on blue background
Periwinkle Chalcedony Necklace, $68, Terrain

Forget girly–a raw gemstone pick is elegant and androgynous.

Serenity Puffy Coat

model wearing blue puffy coat

Bench Women’s Foolhardy C Puffer Coat, $71.19, Amazon

Energize your workout routine with fitness picks in either symbolic color.

Serenity Handbag

New hues in classic shapes ensure you’ll be grabbing a trend bag for seasons to come.

If you like this post, you’ll love our piece on the Pantone Color of the Year 2018.

Sloane Beck

Wednesday 24th of February 2016

This is really pretty. I also had a nice collection of clutch purses.

Charu Fashions

Monday 18th of January 2016

Nice post. Pantone always choose the best. The colors Rose Quartz and serenity are beautiful picks for this year.

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