Pantone have announced the colour of the year for 2019, and it's one of my faves. Living Coral. Slightly more pastel than the Red / Orange Coral, but more vibrant than Peach. Just as Greenery reminded us of all the Avocado pictures on Instagram for 2016, this years colours reminds us of all the Pink Grapefruits we've seen uploaded on Social Media. It's warm and exotic but easy to wear as it's not the very brightest of Corals.
Fun and flamboyant Living Coral radiates warmth and energy. “It represents a feeling that’s out there in the zeitgeist,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. It offers a reassurance - a colour that is warm, natural and solid. A colour of escape that promises paradise, a colour you'd like to call home. "An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge," say Pantone on their website.
Coral is one of the most spectacular colours to have become fashionable in recent years (2019 isn't the first year its featured in the wardrobes of fashionistas). Initially to those not used to wearing coral, it may seem difficult to combine, but the truth is that there are numerous options to choose as it combines well with lot's of colours you already have in your wardrobe.
Coral can work, either as your main colour or as an accent. Here are my style tips on how to filter Living Coral into your outfits:
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'Living Coral' is a soft orange, and can be worn by most people regardless of skin or hair tone because it has equal parts of warm and cool combined in it. Against our skin, Coral is universally flattering on all skin tones.
The HatistaA transition that instantly brings some excitement to refined greys and beiges (including Metallic Gold, Rose Gold and Silver).
A great way to let the bold tones of your Coral piece stand out without competing with any other colour, is to pair coral with nude or grey neutrals. Your look will be clean and refined, but fun and punchy. Coral is great for adding a touch of cheerfulness to neutral dresses and lifts your spirits.
This colour combination is perfect if attending a wedding, and afraid that all over coral, even if mixed tones, will be to bright. Wear coral accessories (fascinator, headpiece or hat), matching your shoes and clutch, and pair with the Nude or Grey Dress that best compliments your skin tone. Both dark and light neutral shades team well with coral, so choose light or dark nude based on your skin tone. For help finding your correct "Nude" you can also read the post on wearing a Nude Dress.
The Coral headpiece illustrated with this outfit is available to buy from www.dress-2-impress.com.Click Here.
Dress: Rebecca Vallance. Click for Dress.
Earrings: Stvdio. Click for Earrings.
Bag: Amazon. Click for Clutch Bag.
Shoes: Brian Atwood. Click for Shoes.
Nail Varnish: ILNP. Click for Nail Polish.
Eyeshadow: NARS. Click for Eyeshadow.
The Gold headpiece is: Etsy.Click for Hat.
Jumpuit: Black Halo. Click for Jumpsuit. Or Also Here.
Earrings: Michael Valitutti. Click for Earrings.
Bag: Amazon. Click for Bag (USA). Click for Bag (UK).
Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood. Click for Shoes.
Nail Varnish: ILNP. Click for Nail Polish.
Eyeshadow: NARS. Click for Eyeshadow.
Graphic Floral Print dresses are always on trend. Floral dresses are the essence of feminine charm. Pantones Living Coral is a colour that you will find in 100’s of Floral prints. If you aren’t ready to wear this Coral tone on it’s own, then a bold floral print on a nude or white background is perfect. You can then select accessories in the Coral colour to wear with the outfit.
Remember: If choosing florals or other highly graphic prints, then select accessories in single colour. Don’t try wearing a busy, statement hat, and a graphic print. Allow just one of them to be the star.
The Coral headpiece illustrated with this outfit is available to buy from www.dress-2-impress.com.Click Here.
Dress: Roman Originals. Click for Dress.
Earrings: Michael Valitutti. Click for Earrings.
Bag: Amazon. Click for Clutch Bag.
Shoes: Brian Atwood. Click for Shoes.
Lipstick: L'oreal Pink-a-Porter. Click for Lipstick.
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
Eyeshadow: MUA. Click for Eyeshadow.
Coral and White outfits for the Kentucky Derby, or Summer Wedding Guests. Coral is a pretty colour, but also bright. Wearing with lot's of white stops you looking like a bright flame walking around, while the high contrast on the clean white lets the pretty coral elements shine their best. For more outfit ideas for the Derby you can also read the post on Kentucky Derby Outfits.
Fascinator: Etsy.Click for Fascinator.
Dress: Tommy Bahama. Click for Dress.
Earrings: Majorica Pearls. Click for Earrings.
Bag: Amazon. Click for Clutch Bag.
Shoes: Paul Andrew. Click for Shoes.
Eyeshadow Quartet: Chanel. Click for Eyeshadow.
Lip Gloss: Chanel. Click for Lip Gloss.
Nail Varnish: OPI. Click for Nail Polish.
There is an Coral for every season. You will see Coral in Nature in some form all year round. Coral pairs well and is fun with Chocolate, Browns, Toffee and Caramel in Autumn.
Pairing with any of these colours embraces Autumn, with the Coral still hanging on to Summer. Full of prep and spontaneity, these colour combos are the perfect mix of cool and warm, and keep colour in your outfit.
Go back to coral’s aquatic roots by pair it with ocean blue or bright turquoise. This is my favourite combo for the races, as it's full of cheer. It's a colour combo that some may find too bright for wedding guests, but as an outfit for the Kentucky Derby, or Royal Ascot, this is a combo sure to get you camera time.
"We get energy from nature," a statement from Pantone reads. "Just as coral reefs are a source of sustenance and shelter to sea life, vibrant yet mellow Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment."
PantoneThere is an Coarl outfit for every season. For Late Winter or Autumn my favourite is paired with Burgundy. The Coral keeps a summery feel, when going all bright is either too early, or too late in the year. These two colours are the perfect mix of cool and warm.
This combo has depth and demonstrates a playful flair.
The Coral headpiece illustrated with this outfit is available to buy from www.dress-2-impress.com.Click Here.
Burgundy Dress: Mugler. Click for Dress
Earrings: Alexis Bittar. Click for Earrings.
Bag: Brahmin. Click for Bag.
Shoes: Malone Souliers. Click for Shoes at Matches. Or: Net-a-Porter for Shoes.
Eyeshadow: Nars. Click for Eye Shadow.
Nail Polish: ILNP. Click for Nail Polish.
"Symbolizing our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits, Living Coral embodies our desire for playful expression." Pantone explained of its choice for colour of the year.
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