Sunday, January 19, 2020

I PREFER LIVING IN COLORS


If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you have probably figured out that I love
COLOR๐Ÿ˜Š  Last year I informed you that the color of the year was LIVING CORAL which you can read about HERE.  So aren’t you just wondering & wondering about 2020’s COLOR OF THE YEAR.  I won’t keep you in suspense, but here is a clue…


According to the PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE (which seems to be the go-to for this sort of thing), 2020’s color of the year is............ 
                             
CLASSIC  BLUE

So what is the Pantone Color Institute?  According to its website it is “a consulting service within Pantone that forecasts global color trends and advises companies on color in brand identity and product development, for the application and integration of color as a strategic asset.”  They seem to be the “expert” on choosing colors, although you will find that various paint companies (like Behr or Sherwin Williams) will have their own colors of the year….so basically I guess it’s just who you want to listen to!


Here is what Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute, tells TIME about CLASSIC BLUE . “It’s a reassuring blue, full of calm and confidence. It builds connection.  The sky at dusk – it’s not a midnight blue, it’s thoughtful, but it’s not so deep and mysterious,” she said. “It speaks to our feelings of anticipation, when you think about the sky at dusk, the day isn’t over. You’re thinking, what’s ahead of us? It’s reassuring, but thought-provoking. It highlights our desire for this dependable, anchoring foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era. We’re living in a time that requires trust and faith and confidence. We all see this blue sky and can relate to it, it’s approachable.  We’re returning to classics because everything has been chaotic in the world.”


Anyway….I have read that some refer to CLASSIC BLUE as being similar to indigo or
azure.  Whatever you want to call it, it is NOT my best color.  I do wear navy blue and I do have a little blue in my kitchen color scheme (red, yellow, blue…sounds wild but it’s not๐Ÿ˜Š), but blues are not colors I lean toward.  


Of course, blue is a favorite color for many people so I’m sure some of you will be very happy with this year’s choice...and here are some ways you can incorporate this year's color into your life.

Talbot's  $69.50

Rafaella Womens Tuck Stitch Dolman Sweater
Much more reasonably priced @ Belk  $17.90

Talbot's  $116 (yikes!) 


Much more reasonably priced @ Belk $27.90 

Nike $224 (are you kidding me???)

Vans $75 (better tho still pricey)

Or you might want to incorporate CLASSIC BLUE into your dรฉcor with these…

Crate & Barrel

Anthropologie

Even Kitchen-Aid has gotten in on the trend

However, if you are like me and blue does nothing for your complexion (or you don't use it in your decorating scheme), NO WORRIES because evidently there are other colors in fashion for this Spring & Summer that are going to be popular.  Want to know what they are???  Well, read on!

FLAME RED...
I love, love, love RED!


 FADED DENIM
Not for me!

BISCAY  GREEN

I really like this color combo

 CORAL  PINK
Pretty, but again...not my best color

 SAFFRON
I really like this color!



CHIVE
I prefer darker colors for fall & winter

WHITE
Nothing beats classic white or black...always in style!


So….are you a blue person???  Which of these colors do you like best?

PS:  Once again I am behind in posting and in commenting on other blogs…alas, I just can’t seem to keep up!!!!  The month of December and the first part of January were shot due to my illness, but thankfully I am almost back to 100%.  Hopefully I will reach one of my 2020 goals…to be more prolific with my blogging!!!!  Time will tell.
Hope all of you are doing well and enjoying the new year and the new decade!!!














16 comments:

  1. Finally I'm in style. Yes, I'm a blue person! I have it throughout the house. I fought against it and tried other colors but I gave in to my blue love and I'm happy with it. I also lean towards reds. Everyone should follow their own color paths and you'll be in style sometime in your life!

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  2. I agree:) I always go with what I like...not necessarily what "the experts" say is "in" or right:)

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  3. I'm in the cool colour spectrum- for me it's pinks, purples and blues, but with an off white undertone. White and black don't suit me. I wear navy as my darkest colour, ivory as my lightest. I like neutrals too. Best, Jane x

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    1. Jane, I guess it's a good thing we don't all look good in the same colors...what a boring world it would be:) I love hot pink but baby pink and baby blue are definitely not me.

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  4. I also LOVE color, but blue is not my favorite to wear ...I wear warm brights, but now that i don't work, I have noticed an awful lot of black in my closet...I guess its just easier to throw on and not have to match..lol . I have NO blue in my home at all!

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    1. Patti, I know what you mean about black. That part of my closet is relatively full!!!! But it's so slimming:)

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  5. So happy you are feeling better, Cheri, the blue is pretty, but I don't wear it well, I do like corals, and greens.Thank you for sharing. Thank you for visiting and for your sweet comment.
    Sue

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    1. Thanks so much for coming by. I love bright colors and coral is one I can wear. My husband likes me in green but I seldom find pretty greens in clothing. Wonder why!

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  6. Although that blue is very bright, colorful and pretty, I am not a big blue person. I love seeing it in the sky and around me but I do not decorate with it or even wear it much. PURPLE is my fave color, I wear it but NOPE I do not decorate with it. My mom did purchase me a nice comforter a yr before she past, I was going to wait till I got the flooring done and painting in my room before using it. She never got to see me use it, but I will be putting it on my bed when I move. She will know. The other colors not very fond of them either. HAHA....Coral would probably be the only one I would wear, and that says a lot cause I am really not the biggest fan of pink....haha

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    1. Pam, like you I love blue in nature. I had a good friend who died a few years ago and her favorite color was purple. She even had purple shag carpet in her bedroom...can you imagine??? Every time I see anything purple I think of her:)

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  9. I don't have much blue but RED, I love the bright colors. Coral is one of my faves! Enjoy your day dear Cheri, HUGS!

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    1. I love the bright colors too...I don't look good in pastels!!!

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  10. I think blue works for most everyone! I love it!

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    1. I like certain blues, especially a bright blue but it's not my favorite:)

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