Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Lapis: The New Black



Street Style NYFW 2013
 
This luminous purplish blue takes its name from the popular gemstone and it's viewed as an eye-catching alternative to black, with a similar slimming effect.
 

Stella Mc Cartney Falabella Tote Bag
 
According to Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone's Executive Director, "this shade is conductive to meditative moments, whether you are zoning out in a lapis-painted room or wearing the vibrant blue."
 

Irma Guzman Eco Jewelry Persian Nights Necklace in Lapis and Jade

 
The Persian Nights necklace is sure to be a focal point for any outfit, made from bombona seeds in lapis and a large tagua nut pendant in jade.
 
 
 
Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Wedge Sandals
 
 
 
Erdem
 
This brilliant hue works with patterns on feminine silhouettes such as Erdems' full-skirted dress.
 

Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon walked the Red Carpet on Oscar night in a lapis Louis Vuitton strapless gown.
 
 
 
 Plays well with ...



What to wear with lapis

1. For a cool, unexpected contrast, accessorize with a lime-green piece like the Calypso necklace, made from bombona seeds.





2. Irma Guzman Eco Jewelry's Gaia wrap bracelet in berry adds instant polish.




 
3. The Flavia earrings in jade are a soft accent against a bluish hue.