Monday, February 28, 2011

Orange You Glad?



The color orange occurs between red and yellow in the visible spectrum. Now it can be seen all over the fashion runways as it is the "it" color for Spring/Summer. Even the business-centric Wall Street Journal ran an article a few weeks ago about the color orange now having its moment.

It seems to me that orange elicits a strong "love it" or "hate it" reaction, much like cilantro (hate it BTW). But with so many shades and hues out for the spring, it should be a cinch to find something you like.

I noticed this weekend, that Nordstroms had an entire display of orange handbags, including a fabulous Marc Jacobs. Resisting the urge to purchase, I remembered that I myself already have a fabulous orange DVF procured on a trip to Vegas a couple years ago. Ahhh, ahead of my time. 

If you have an orange crush but not sure where to start, I suggest sticking with accessories, like a light cashmere scarf or a fun earrings. Something that quietly suggests that you you are embracing the color of the season and, more importantly, that you read the WSJ too.

 Click here for full WSJ article

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I happen to be a lover of orange (and cilantro BTW)! I agree that it is best as an accessory (like my new wallet), however, I have been known to wear an orange top or a monochromatic orange skirt and sweater! I love it. It is the new red! Love Liz