Friday, September 25, 2015

Marsala: 2015 Color of the Year


I know I'm late to the party but I'm finally embracing Pantone's 2015 Color of the Year: Marsala -- and I'm obsessed with it!

Maybe because it's officially fall and this warm, rich, sexy color is everywhere!
My color guru Leatrice Eiseman who leads the team that chooses the Color of the Year for Pantone says:
"Marsala enriches our mind, body and soul, exuding confidence and stability. Marsala is a subtly seductive shade, one that draws us in to its embracing warmth."
Ooh, now I see why I've fallen so hard for it!

Whether you wear it out on the town,
 
 
 

 
 Or running around town,
 
 
 
 
 
Or splashing in the rain,
 
 
 
Or over your shoulder,
 
 
 
it is the IT color of the season!
 
I treated myself to these "back to school/work" shoes and I love them!
 
 
 
I'm also thinking of adding a Marsala mug to my collection,
 
 
And trying Sephora's Marsala lipstick for a pop of color!
 


HOW TO WEAR MARSALA


 
My friend and stylist, Megan Kophs of StyleRemix, says "Marsala pretty much looks great with all neutrals, and I love, love, love it with navy and grey." In her blog post she shares some ways to wear it. 

She says "If you are ready to fully embrace the Color of the Year, a colored denim pant, a sweater, or a wool coat will be a great addition to your upcoming fall wardrobe. Pair it with opposite colors such as teal, navy, green, and blue as well as neutral colors like ivory, blush, copper, and grey."
 
Another amazingly talented friend, Glacier Kingsford-Smith, owner of Plenty and one of the my fashion-forward people I know, says one of the favorite things about Marsala is "it's a really universal color that almost any skin shade can wear, yet it's still bold."

Glacier suggests mixing it up with mustard or a blush, coraly pink or even mint or light blue for something that's unexpected and fun. 

She says it's a "killer color for accessories, shoes and bags, kind a neutral bold so it's a great investment color."

Check out my Pinterest board for more Marsala inspiration!



In my next post I'll be sharing Marsala inspiration for interiors from one of my favorite interior designers!

So, what do you think of Marsala? Have you fallen for it or are you still warming up to it?

 

 

2 comments:

  1. I say yummy. This non fashionista says hello Marsala. I think I actually have a blouse and a dress that color.

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  2. I say yummy. This non fashionista says hello Marsala. I think I actually have a blouse and a dress that color.

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