Get the look of the color of the year with these serenity and rose quartz looks.

The reviews have been mixed on Pantone’s pick for Color of Year for 2016. For the first time in its history the color forecasting giant chose two colors for 2016. Those colors are serenity, a soft blue, and rose quartz, an ethereal pink. The decision has seen somewhat mixed reviews, but like it or not the colors are here to stay. Pretty soon, they will be the colors you will find everywhere.

If you aren’t so sure about the colors, let us put it into perspective for you. In the way of fashion, Serenity and Rose Quartz are a huge improvement over the Marsala pick for 2015. Marsala is a fine color for a wall, but it’s more limiting in fashion. While Serenity and Rose Quartz prove flattering to many more skin tones, Marsala is a much more challenging color to pull off.

If you aren’t convinced, here are some of our favorite Serenity and Rose Quartz fashions to take you into the new year.

Color of the Year for 2016

Beatrice T-Strap Mid Heels from Boden, $134.40

Wear these rose gold metallic heels on New Year’s to ring in the new year in style.

Embroidered Chambray Peasant Blouse from NY & Co, $35

Dress this up or dress it down for on trend color of the year style.

Grace Dress from Boden, $118.80

A little sparkle goes a long way with this pretty party dress. Its straight skirt and fixed waistband gives the dress an easy yet refined edge.

Blue Zip Sweater from Dorothy Perkins, $35

Be on trend, yet warm and casual with this pretty sweater.

Colorblock Pleated Skirt from Kate Spade, $213

This colorblock skirt in rose, nude, black, and cream is perfect for work, or a dressier occasion.

Crop Top Skater Dress from Asos, $56.50

This embellished dress will get you ready for spring.

Kiera Pleated Cloche Hat from Accessorize, $38.60

Cover your noggin in style with this practical and sweet cloche.

Ballet Flats from Asos, $22

Ballet flats are just a necessity.

DKNY Crepe Blazer from Net-a-Porter, $223

This satin-trimmed blazer will make a wonderful addition to your closet for 2016.

Scalloped Silk Blouse from Banana Republic, $69.99

Pair this blouse with the blazer above to be on trend for 2016.

Belted Cashmere Sweater from Anthropologie, $28.40

Everyone needs a warm cashmere sweater, right?

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In a bold move, Pantone, the leader in forecasting color trends for decades, chose not one but two colors as the Pantone Color of the Year 2016. It also did an about-face from the deep and earthy Marsala from the Color of the Year for 2015 and chose to go softer for 2016 with Rose Quartz and Serenity.

It’s a brilliant color trend move and one that promotes balance. Rose Quartz is a gentle color that evokes compassion and composure. Serenity is an airier color that conveys a sense of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times. While both colors are quite nice, neither color is all that earth shattering on their own, or worthy of the Color of the Year distinction, but when paired together the impact is truly sublime.

The selection is an admitted symbolic one that acts as a color snapshot of our changing culture. It also seeks to provide an antidote to our modern day stresses by promoting mindfulness and fulfilling our yearning for reassurance and security. Pantone’s color selection also attempts to show how gender lines are becoming blurred in fashion and color coinciding with societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity.

“Joined together Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace,”  Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute said in a statement.

You may not see much of these colors now (they are the forecast colors for 2016 after all), but pretty soon you will see them everywhere–from home decor to fashion. In the meantime, here are some pretty Color of the Year finds.

Offbeat Rose Quartz and Serenity Color of the Year Finds

Colorblock Color of the Year Pillow

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Restless Photographic Print by Alicia Bock

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Metallic Placemats

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Triangle Art Print

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Octopus Nautical Art

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Serenity and Rose Quartz Merino Wool Yarn

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Color of the Year KitchenAid Mixers

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Fall is creeping up on us, you guys! And that means you’ll soon begin to wear different colors… fall colors. And while the cooler months used to mean “it’s time to start dressing drab,” that’s not so this year. Fall 2015 is filled with all sorts of beautiful hues to make you feel cozy and stylish.

According to Pantone, the color trend movers and shakers, 2015’s autumns colors are a blend of cool, muted greens and blues, and a few warm and flirty hues.

Here are some of the colors we’re particularly smitten with:

Dried Herb

Bubbly and Bean recently posted a great article on everything “dried herb,” Pantone’s muted green hue. This is a great summer-to-fall transition color because it’s earthy enough to elicit thoughts of falling leaves, and light enough to wear before the new season begins. For example, the above bag from Free People would look awesome with most any late summer outfit.

Oak Buff

This pullover brightly exhibits that fall colors don’t always have to be dull. Pantone’s Oak Buff is soft and rich. The above pullover from Free People shows how this golden yellow hue can add warmth to any autumn outfit.

Cashmere Rose

This color kind of surprised me because when you think about fall colors, you typically don’t think pink. But Pantone’s Cashmere Rose really works well when paired with one of the other, typical colors listed in its autumn colors spread. The above jacket is a perfect example of how you can wear this color throughout fall.

Marsala

This rich, red/brown hue has been everywhere this year, so, naturally it will be everywhere this fall. This dress shows just how solid and eye-catching this hue can be on its own.

Biscay Bay

This green/blue hue pairs well with any of the above colors, or looks stunning on its own. While this color is cool, it looks incredibly elegant and stunning against changing leaves.

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Add color to your space this spring with these awesome spring color trends 2015.

The conventional thinking about spring color trends is that they are overwhelming pastel, but according to Pantone, the leader in forecasting color trends for decades, the spring color trends 2015 run to the cooler and softer end of the spectrum. Pantone has put together a forecast of 16 different colors for spring that are a pretty mix of understated brights, some pale pastels and nature-inspired neutrals.

The color names for this year’s Pantone forecasted spring color trends 2015 include: Aquamarine, Scuba Blue, Lucite Green, Classic blue, Toasted Almond, Strawberry Ice, Tangerine, Custard, Marsala, Glacier Gray, Dusk Blue, Treetop, Woodbine, Sandstone, Titanium, and Lavender Herb. There is a definite nod to retro and folkloric-inspired colors as well some natural influence with a splash of tropical inspiration. Pantone is calling the collection en plein air, which is French for “in the open air” and refers to the act of painting outdoors.

The spring color trends 2015 is definitely more muted than in past years, which is not a bad thing. It’s a nice mix of muted and brighter colors that is definitely easier to incorporate into your home decor. If you like these colors, here are some ways you can incorporate them into your home.

 9 Home Decor Spring Color Trends 2015

1.  Marsala – These Marsala throw pillows are a way to incorporate both the Marsala color trend and the Hellenic motif trend.
2. Strawberry Ice – This ombre painted dresser is a cool example of the Strawberry Ice color.
3. Tangerine – There are definitely a lot of food-themed colors in this year’s spring forecast. This clock is one way to add some Tangerine to your walls and in a practical way.
4. Scuba Blue – Add a duvet cover in scuba blue to change the whole focus of your bedroom.
5. Lucite Green – Or go with a pretty Lucite Green duvet cover for a different perspective.
6. Custard – Add some Custard with this retro-inspired woven geometric throw rug.
7. Toasted Almond – Use these digital canvasses for making DIY home decor projects to decorate your home.
8. Treetop – Add some natural color with this forest-inspired Treetop fabric shower curtain.
9. Lavender Herb – Add these Lavender Herb colorblock pillows for a pop of lovely lavender.

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In case you haven’t yet heard the new Marsala red has been named the “Color of the Year” for 2015.

Pantone has named Marsala as the color for 2015. Pantone has been a leader in color matching, color identification and color communication for decades providing clear color profiles for the industrial and creative arts. For over 50 years it have been a decision-maker in what colors become popular and trendy in the world of fashion and home decor, and this year Pantone forecasts Marsala will be the color of the year.

For those who aren’t quite sure, Marsala is a deep and earthy wine red. It’s equally elegant, warm and seductive. Marsala is the kind of color that plays well as both an evening gown and as a table covering. The natural brown-red of Marsala is not a flighty color, but it’s earthiness comes of as rich and sophisticated.

How to Add the Color of the Year for 2015 to Your Home

1. Marsala Subway Tile – If you are looking to redo your kitchen or bathroom, consider using this Marsala red subway tile for your project.
2. Marsala Duvet Cover – Marsala doesn’t just have to be for the living and kitchen, add some Marsala spice to the bedroom.
3. Gauze Curtains – Add some Marsala red boho chic to your room with some gauzy curtains.
4. Square Arm Sofa – For those in the market for a new sofa, one in Marsala red would make a strong impression on any room.
5. ZigZag Rug – Adding a rug is often the easiest way to incorporate a new color into your decor.
6. Shimmer Garland – For a bit of fun, consider adding a shimmery gold and Marsala garland.
7. Throw Pillows – Another super easy way to add a new color trend is with throw pillows. These color-block pillows are both elegant and on trend.
8. Marsala Dishes – Little touches, like coffee mugs and other dishes, can be a fun way to add a bit of Marsala to your home.
9. Marsala Red Lamp – Get the color of the year with this pretty lamp.

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Don’t look now but 2015 is almost here. Are you ready? We present your 2015 mood board for the new year. Complete with trends in beauty, fashion, food, and wellness.

Must Have Hue // Pantone has announced that Marsala is the hue to have for 2015. A deep, rich mahogany red, this must-have shade is mellow yet adds zesty color. InStyle magazine suggests pairing a Marsala-hued accessory with navy, black or mustard. Yum!

New Beauty // The good news? Super natural looking skin is in. This means taking good care of your skin trumps contouring and heavy makeup. You can go for a truly natch look sans makeup, or try an all nude look using taupes, browns, and pale pinks. For you color-loving gals, don’t fret. A super saturated lip look is hot for next year too. Opt for creamy lip color and pat on with your finger. Love RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek for lips brimming with color. Glamour girls, winged out eyeliner is the go-to in glam for the new year. Go soft with pencil or intense with liquid liner. Here’s your inspo.

Current Coif // Hair for next year – think undone. Even of-the-moment braids are left a bit messy. This means you can put away your blow dryer, straightener, and curling iron. Don’t forgo the regular trip to your stylist though. Going au naturel here means hair still has to be cut to perfection and taken good care of. Use organic products that are free from harmful ingredients and go a day or two between washings to let your body’s own oils do their job. Some high performance organic haircare lines are Acure Organics, Yarok, and Rahua.

Fashion Forward // Fashion seems to have a split personality for next spring with hippie chic and girly girl both hitting the runways. Boho is still hot, with fringe and bell bottoms making an appearance. Rather than wearing together, try a fringe jacket with a dress or bell bottoms with a tailored shirt. If you are more into the feminine look, ruffles and oversized floral prints are on trend, and these can be worn together.

Fitness Fad // Yahoo reports the new trend is…no trend. That’s right, it’s back to basics where exercise is concerned. This means traditional cardio routines and body weight training. You can’t get more back to basics than running. Check out the hottest running shoes for 2015.

Hot Health Food // It is not news that kale and broccoli are healthy foods. But have you tried broccoli sprouts? How about kalettes? Broccoli sprouts hold the same cancer fighting benefits as their cruciferous cousin, but come with an extra enzymatic punch that boosts potency. Add to salad or pair with cooked broccoli. Kalettes are a kale/Brussels sprouts hybrid that deliver the health advantages and flavor of both.

Java Habit // The new year in coffee means darker is better. Push those sugary, flavored coffee drinks aside if you want to go on trend with your joe. Even Dunkin’ Donuts will roll out their new dark roast. Looks like espresso is on the menu too. If you can’t skip the sweetener, try Gloria Estefan’s Cuban Coffee recipe. Delicious!

Cleanse to a Tea // Move over Master Cleanse, there’s a new detox in town. Starvation cleanses are so, well, this year. In the new year, teatoxing is the way to go. A nutritionist friend of mine says living on liquid or very little food is stressful to the body and does not recommend this type of cleansing for anyone. With teatoxing you still get to eat and exercise healthfully, adding in a cup or three of detoxifying tea daily. No low blood sugar, insatiable hunger, diarrhea, tears (just sayin’). Teatoxing is safe, effective, and actually pleasant. Want to give it a try? Skinny Teatox has 7, 14, and 28 day kits. Plus the teas look gorgeous and tasty. Perfect post holidays.

State of Mindfulness // While meditation is at an ever increasing high in terms of popularity, mindfulness is the hot term of the moment. What’s the dif? You don’t have to sit in lotus for several minutes to achieve the peace of mind meditation offers. By being in the moment during your daily tasks you can reap the rewards of awareness. This practice even works with diet. Multitasking is over, mindfulness is the new state of mind.

Have fun creating your own mood board for 2015 with these tips. See you in your Marsala hued fringe jacket in the new year.

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Spring has sprung! No matter if we get another winter storm, Mother Nature cannot hide from the calendar for long. And while it still may be too early for sundresses and sandals, it’s only a matter of time. Now is the time to make way from the spring color trends of 2014.

Color trends change with the season, and for good reason. We are reflections of (and intrinsic to) nature. When the season is bursting with bright flowers, fruits and vegetables, so does our taste for those colors.

Pantone has deemed Spring 2014 as the year of balance–they call it “a season of colorful equilibrium” and their Spring 2014 Color Report is full of pastels and vivid colors alike. And if you don’t like Radiant Orchid, Pantone’s 2014 Color of the Year, there are plenty of other pretty pastels and vibrant colors for you from which to choose. Use these colors for everything from your nail color to your sofa color (and for everything in between) to be on trend for spring 2014.

Here are some of our favorite spring color trends.

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Hemlock is fresh pastel green that lies somewhere between sage and mint green. It’s a refreshing versatile green that can take center stage or can also work as a neutral. Hemlock is a color that can work well as a base color for the walls, flooring or sofa, but can also work as a pretty accent color too.

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Placid Blue is a soft blue that is reminiscent of the sky or a pool. It’s a calm, peaceful , tranquil blue that is perfect for walls. This blue is almost the color of your favorite faded Chambray shirt. It will be seen in everything from pain to nail colors this spring. It’s going to be the mint green of past color trends.

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Cayenne, as the name implies is a spicy red that adds a bit of drama to the spring colors. It is the color of a southwestern or southern Californian sunset–one part orange and one part red. If you want to go bold use cayenne on an accent wall or for window treatments. Cayenne is spring 2014’s statement red.

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Freesia is a floral color that is a cross between the color of daffodils or goldenrod.  It’s a bright, bold yellow that will be found gracing spring maxi dresses and bright, tropical-inspired interiors this spring. Use freesia to invigorate any room!

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Pantone declared green the color of 2013. Do you know how to use it?

Are you wondering how to incorporate emerald green, the Color of the Year according to Pantone, in your home decor? I have some fabulous ideas for you.

Emerald green is an energizing jewel-tone that’s both luxurious and earthy at the same time. Green is actually the most abundant hue in nature and the human eye is also able to see more green than any other color in the spectrum. Of course, there’s also emeralds, which derive their hue from the elements chromium or vanadium. The color bespeaks both elegance and verdancy, a wonderful combination that is rare in the color world.

I love emerald green–it’s bright, refreshing, evocative of nature and signifies renewal and rebirth–but I wasn’t actually sure how to decorate with it when Pantone announced it as the color of 2013. That’s when I went on a quest to figure out how to bring it into my home to help brighten, freshen and add a sophisticated flair to my decor. And what  I discovered was that whether using it in the kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom or the office, emerald green is a wonderful way to add some rejuvenating lushness to your home. Check out these emerald green decor ideas:

1. Plants as Decor

One of the easiest ways to add emerald flair to your home is with plants. Plants can add a bit of lushness and hominess in one fell swoop. They can also help detoxify your home too! It’s a good idea to start with low-maintenance house plants if you’re new to indoor plants.

2. Paint Color Ideas

Don’t be afraid to go bold with emerald green. While a whole room painted in emerald might be a bit much, try painting just one wall with it. Or try color-blocking or an ombre effect–two trendy painting techniques. A painted emerald floor with white walls would also make a refreshingly bold statement. Remember to choose greener paints though no matter what your painting project.

*Tip – Behr Premium Plus, which is low-VOC and low-odor, has two emerald shades: Emerald Lake and Emerald Coast.

3. DIY Home Decor Projects

Of course, one of the easiest ways to bring any color into your home is with decor. Add some throw pillows, a few colored vases, a new rug and curtains and voila, you’ve changed the whole vibe of your home.

Here are few do-it-yourself project ideas to help you emerald ‘green’ your home:

• Wine Bottle Chandelier
• Emerald Green Chevron Chest
• Tie Dye Pillows
• Painted Wooden Storage Box
• Fern Art
• Succulent Cork Art

Image: JillianReneDecor

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A dozen+ Pantone prints, accessories and other objects that will leave you 382 M with envy.

From Jubilee-sanctioned hues to the United Colors of humanity, Pantone-mania seems to be ubiquitous – and not just amongst the designer set. Lay color observers are drawn to the Pantone tone, be it the imprinting of a simple colorblock that manages to be both retro and modern at the same time, or fanned out in a retrospective guide depicting all the shades of gray in between.

Following are fourteen shades of Pantone-fanaticism.

Via Design Taxi, French artist Pierre David photographed 40 models and arranged them by skin tone according to the Pantone color guide.

Pantone collaborated with advertising agency extraordinaire Leo Burnett to match 60 shades of Queen Elizabeth’s outfits her 60 years of reign.

Pantone kitchen magnets created from authentic Pantone color chips.

The Pantone color chip Scrabble tile necklace equals two obsessions in one.

Pantone color of the year party of the year invitation.

Felt Pantone coasters.

The Pantone throw pillow.

Pantone earrings, in a complimentary color for the Pantone necklace above.

What color swatch is your rage? The incredible Hulk green giclée art print.

Pantone iPhone.

The Pantone assembly chair.

The Pantone mug, for your Pantone coaster.

The Pantone bike.

Salt ‘n’ Pantone.

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Wanderlust in Singapore is a mix of industrial chic and childish fancy.

The Far East is weathering the global economic situation better than many other areas, and nowhere more so than Singapore. Here, in the buzzing Indian neighborhood, we find the eccentric and, to quote its own words, “totally experimental” boutique hotel Wanderlust. It was converted from a 1920s school.

In common with an increasing number of out-there, trend-leading hotels, each floor is designed by a different creative agency. In the case of Wanderlust, all home-grown agencies from Singapore.

The 29 rooms all have different decor, in three themes: zingy Pantone, in different primary colors (these are compact; the deluxe version has an antique cast-iron bathtub); soothing Mono(chrome) with neon-lit stencil designs; and childish/surreal Whimsical (duplex loft rooms). Flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, iPod docks and free WIFI ensure that glampackers are fully wired.

A particular favorite of the Whimsicals is the Tree. It’s heavy on the wood with a canopy of felt leaves overhead. Flowers, meanwhile, offers a more high-tech take on nature.

The overall effect is fun and eclectic. There’s a customized mosaic-tiled jacuzzi on the sundeck and a casual restaurant (industrial chairs, bare wood tables) serving rustic French cuisine. Think along the lines of escargots, pig’s trotters and roast chicken with herb butter. Homemade ice-cream and sorbets include lavender, basil and blood orange.

The hotel is full of original touches like stools upcycled from old street signs and origami folding chairs.

Rates from $180 including tax, minibar soft drinks, iPad loan, hand-drawn maps of the area, and a regression to your childhood dreams.

Places & Spaces is a travel guide that will inspire you to carve out a vacation on your calendar. All of the gorgeous locations and accommodations in our guide share our concern for the environment. From tent glamping to lavish built environments, fair warning, you’ll feel compelled to pack your suitcase.

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