Tres Chere Readers,

I am so happy orchid has been declared the color of the season. It’s my absolute favorite color. And I can’t believe I get to do a whole post about purple, and fashion Total win-win.

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Royalty

When I think of purple I think of luxurious queens and princesses and king’s robes. I think of royalty basically. Or dazzling gems on a crown. So why not call this the color of the season. Everyone wants to be treated like royalty. In the past, deep purples were only worn by a few upper class people. But this winter, purple ill be available to everyone. As is always should have been. Last year, emerald was decided the color f the year. I also think of royalty when I hear this. But not as much as purple. Emerald seems more like ocean princes, Ariel kind of royalty, not Italian princess.

What it Symbolizes

Emerald stood for growth, renewal, and prosperity. Which is pretty much just the same words, with a little tweak or two . This year, orchid stand for creativity, originality, and innovation. My type of color. I love to be creative. I write, I draw, I paint, I blog, I sew, I journal, I love any sort of thing where you can be creative really. Art is my passion. And fashion falls under that broad topic.

Beauty

Radiant Orchid has pink undertones that give you a healthy glow. This caught the attention of many viewers or Spring 2014 views. Thanks to this, many celebrities our showing off the purple beauty products.

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On the Runway

Many designers have ventured upon their usual colors for the dazzling orchid this year. Jackie Fraser-Swan, Juicy Couture, and Yoana Baraschi are all some of these daring people. The have incorporated many shades of purple, primarily orchid into their spring collections. Other will continue this trend by designing various handbags and accessories in this hue.

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Winter is Coming to an End… At Least for Designers

While we’re still stuck on our Christmas carols, and ornaments, and baubles designer is London showcased their spring designs. Guess what color it was in? If you guessed orchid, give yourself a pat on the back. I have taught you well. Spring has already entered the minds of many designers. They are thinking Easter flowers, and usually the eggs are oink. But maybe this year we’ll see some more purple eggs.

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Influences

Orchid is no new color. Even royalty in Victorian times liked this deep romantic color. And Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge liked this color too. She wore it for her family picture with Prince William this August. Carrie Underwood even wore it to the Emmy’s in September. And Jennifer Garner wore it on the red carpet gorgeously at the much anticipated( by many others) Oscars.

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Au Revoir,

Style Stalker