My Favorite Pantone Colors for Spring 2016 ( Part I )

"With its natural earthy quality, the softness and subtly of Iced Coffee creates a 

stable foundation when combined with the rest of this season's palette." ~ Pantone 

Oh how I love this color! There's something about this neutral shade that exudes elegance, and chicness,  and as a bonus, it combines well with nearly every other color. 
These are some of my favorite pieces in Iced Coffee, they were handcrafted using natural materials such as seeds, wood beads and roses made from orange peel. Hope you like them!

Orange Peel Necklace

Elegant and unique this original handmade necklace will add flavor to anything you wear!

Two orange peel roses in burgundy, are the focal point of this exquisite piece, and they are beautifully paired with bombona seeds hand-dyed by South American artisans. 

I make these roses from discarded orange peel thoroughly cleaned before undergoing one wee sun-drying, shaping and dying process without losing their natural aroma.

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Andes Bracelet

This rustically gorgeous bracelet is inspired by the Andes mountains which are the longest mountain chain in the world and extend over seven countries in South America. 

Ten strands of small wood beads are joined together to create a stunning ombre design that gives you the look of stacked bracelets in one beautiful piece.

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Galapagos Necklace

The Galapagos necklace is a captivating piece of jewelry that can be worn year round. 

I created this necklace with cacho seeds that have a exotic triangular shape, and white acai seeds from Brazil. 

Wear it as a statement piece with a black dress or wear it with a pair of jeans and a cute shirt for a completely casual look.

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Do you love this color? What would you wear with our Galapagos necklace?

Marsala: Pantone Color of the Year 2015

Pantone announced last week the New Color of the Year for 2015, and I couldn't be happier! Marsala, a rich reddish brown inspired by the Sicilian cooking wine, is the must-have hue of 2015.

 

 

 

"It is such a deliciously warm shade, you can almost taste it just by looking at it." says Pantone Color Institute's executive director, Leatrice Eiseman.

 



 

 

 

“Sensual and appealing, Marsala is a compelling and cordial tone that nurtures; exuding confidence and stability while feeding the body, mind and soul,” the color experts at Pantone said in their announcement.  Check out our gorgeous fish scale necklace Rosario Islands.

 

 

Rosario Islands Necklace

 

 

Another way to indulge: Swipe it on your lips. "This color flatters the mouth's natural pigments, so it works for everyone." says Bobbi Brown

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eiseman says: “the burnished undertones keep it down-to-earth” Pair it with a neutral (think navy or black) or try a complementary color, such as mustard.

 

 

 

 

 

 Now I must admit that I gravitate towards a deeper, richer version of this mauve, red wine-like color, and so that's what I'm showing you today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not sure the hue is for you? “The best way to get accustomed to a color is to use it in a print with other colors you really really love,” Eiseman says. And there’s no need to wait until 2015 to give it a try. Check out our Amazon Rainforest Necklace in Marsala & Navy.

 

 

 

 

So what do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2015

How do you like the most prominent hues for Spring 2015?