2018 Pantone Color of the Year: 5 Ways to Wear Ultra Violet
Pantone, the prevailing authority on all things color, says it’s time for a little purple reign. Ultra Violet took the Color of the Year title for 2018 and if it …
Pantone, the prevailing authority on all things color, says it’s time for a little purple reign. Ultra Violet took the Color of the Year title for 2018 and if it …
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 …
Orange is the new black? Not quite according to Pantone’s recent unveiling of its Spring 2014 colors. THE color for Spring 2014 is Dazzling Blue, and yes, if the color …
Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024. You know what that means: It’s an invitation to work this gentle hue into your wardrobe this year, right? Here’s how …
Let’s talk about fall outfits for women. Over the summer months, your jeans, leggings, and sweaters gradually shift to the back of your closet. As such, now that we’re eyeing …
Sundresses for summer? How inventive, right? But let’s take a minute to put aside the preconceived notions and focus what really makes these single silhouettes great. Sure, they’re feminine and …
We’re only in the first third of winter 22/23, but what better time to look ahead to spring 2023 fashion trends? Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we can’t …
Viva magenta, aka Pantone 18-1750, was the Pantone color of the year in 2023. This vivid color is an audacious, fearless hue that encourages experimentation and self-expression. It is a …
It’s been a minute since I’ve shared strategies about how to save money on clothes. But given the economic climate — inflation, lackluster stock market — the time feels right …
I’m shopping stylish beach wear because — after two years of sticking close to home — I have a real vacation on the calendar! Woop! Hopefully, you also get a …
What’s a budget fashionista’s hack for updating her style for season for less than $10? Nail polish. And, since we’ve hit the unofficial start to summer and the sandals are …
Dressing well on a budget mostly requires a lot of patience. You know this if you’ve ever seriously shopped in-store at Forever 21. Usually, the store’s a mess and 90% …
The calendar says its nearly Labor Day, but I don’t quite believe it. The summer is coming to a close, and too soon at that. If you love the summer …
What’s the first thing you reach for when you’re bored? There’s no shame in being honest; it’s likely your smartphone. And why not? That pocket-sized computer/camera/phone book is loaded down …
Every year, we wait with bated breath for Pantone’s color of the year announcement. This year’s choice of Classic Blue is one we truly love. It’s fabulously classic and approachable …
Color us obsessed with the Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report for autumn/winter 2019/2020. The fall color trends palette serves up the best of the best: vibrant, beautiful hues that’ll dazzle …
It’s easy to get hooked on fashion and beauty trends that change so swiftly from season to season. There’s always something new and excited destined to appeal to your inner …
It’s swimsuit season fashionistas. That means you get to flaunt your figure (and your fashion) in your teeniest, tiniest ensembles. But who wants to spend a $100 or more for …
The first-ever, host-free Academy Awards are over — and by all accounts, the concept went over pretty well. Turns out, the lack of a show leader to steal the spotlight …
Are you positively done with the arctic chill and mind-numbing temperatures currently sweeping across the country? There’s good news: spring is on the horizon! And with spring comes a slew …
Prints are having their moment in this fall/winter of 2018, and it may have you looking for new patterns to show off. Sure, animal print always makes a statement. And …
Red was a headliner on the spring/summer runways, and not just as an accent color. Even off the runway, the bright, bold hue is being worn from head to toe …
Let’s face it — Monday mornings are a drag. The weekend is done. The work week has begun. And I rarely feel like getting dressed in my very best. This …
This should be welcome news: You can save a lot of your follow-the-trends, shopping dollars and reduce your overall clothing budget this season. How? By simply reaching into your closet …
Ah, rainy April is here. As my garden-loving grandma says, “April showers bring May flowers.” Well, look who woke up on the sunny side of her orthopedic pillow. Actually, I appreciate her rainy day positivity. Just …
Chicago is one of my FAVORITE shopping cities (read about my shopping adventures in the Chicago Tribune). Located on the shores of the mighty Lake Michigan, Chicago is definitely our …
One of the lyrics in Dave Matthews’ song “Crash into Me” is “hike up your skirt a little more.” Wow, what a perfect beat-the-heat suggestion for this warmer weather, Dave! …
WARNING: Nuclear-orange jeans and peacock-inspired box clutches may not be right for everyone. Dizziness, shortness of breath, and naked-in-public level anxiety may be experienced by individuals who even think about …
“Consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism and the promise of a brighter day,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. It’s true. When warmer weather …
Editor’s note: I originally wrote this post about fall fashion trends 2011 back when it actually was 2011. But our readers keep loving this post, even all these years later. …