Pantone Announces the Color Of The Year 2014

Photo Credits: pantone.com

Pantone officially declares RADIANT ORCHID as the color for 2014. Glad to know that my bedroom's color is so apt, but I'm having mixed feelings about this. Main reasons are color is a bit limiting and looks better on fairer skin tones. It's pretty anyway, but needs to be matched properly.

Here's a lil' mood board for all of you featuring items in Radiant Orchid!

MAC COYGIRL BLUSH

- Plum with a hint of orchid.

BOBBI BROWN LONG-WEAR CREAM SHADOW IN HEATHER

- A muted version of Radiant Orchid.

MAC UP THE AMP

- An electric version of Radiant Orchid.

ANNA SUI LA VIE DE BOHÈME EDT

- The juice is in Radiant Orchid, and the ornate bottle perfectly matches the femininity of the color.

LANVIN ECLAT D' ARPEGE EDP

- Radiant Orchid has a classic touch, and this fragrance perfectly embodies that, from the packaging down to the scent.

This isn't exactly Radiant Orchid, but a Deep Orchid color-this kind of Orchid will match tan and dark skin tones better.

I think I may have to reconsider my color options for my upcoming bag purchases. :D

Givenchy Orchid Antigona Tote

Balenciaga Bleu Lavande

Proenza Schouler PS1 Purple

So does this mean the Orchid hair clamp is back in trend this year?! :D

Hope you liked my mood board! What do you think about this year's color? Share! :D

Disclaimer: some photos are not mine.

11 Comments

Kat C.January 3, 2014 at 10:06 AM
I've always been a fan of anything with the shade of purple, and I'm really liking 2014's color of the year. Thanks for compiling a mood board for us, I'm loving the Balenciaga lavender bag just because of the pretty color!
That's ZoeJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:27 AM
Oh my gosh! I ultimately love this color. Love these items!

Zoe
http://thatszoe.blogspot.com
CelJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:16 AM
I've been contemplating getting up the amp for a while now but have convinced myself that I didn't need it, until Pantone did this arghhh. Hahaha. That Givenchy tote is beautiful!

Happy New Year BTW!
UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:21 AM
So girly ng color, I agree it's more flaterring with fair complexion. But I want to try the color on my nails. hihi. Happy New Year Martha! :)

Katrina MillerJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:03 PM
The bottle of anna sui perfume was cute and elegant. Yeah you're right..the radiant orchid is pretty yet it is not a neutral color nor a common color to be seen anywhere. It is also have to be matched properly..

I think it matches with dark brown, brown, light yellow, ofcourse black, and red violet. :)

thanks for sharing us the color of the year! :)
UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:05 PM
Yep..we might have a makeup problem if we follow the theme...but the bags are so workable.. lol!
Oh well, we can always find a way to make it work. I love the color but not on me. Will project it to accessories instead..
AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:31 PM
I love the color..and I agree that it's better with fairer skin tones..but who cares? it's a beautiful color anyone can wear. :))))
UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:57 PM
Lovin' this color of the year and I might try to wear it in a form of a dress. Very nice mood board Ms. Martha especially the bags, they are so lovely :)
UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:10 PM
Gawd, Givenchy!!! :) It was one of my favorite colors when I was younger, but realized that it doesn't look that good on me. Haha!
Mommy LeiJanuary 4, 2014 at 10:56 AM
One of my super fave colors when I was in highschool,all my notebook covers were this color., Yup i agree with you that it needs to match properly.
AnonymousJanuary 5, 2014 at 10:48 AM
So excited for this color! Eyeshadows, lipsticks, bring it on 2014! :)