Pantone's 2011 Color of the Year!

Chosen for its uplifting spirit and ability to translate into every market, 18-2120 Honeysuckle has been named as Pantone's 2011 Color of the Year!

“A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life.”  
—   Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute

Here are my top 11 reasons why Pantone hit it on the mark with the 2011 color of the year!

11. STATEMENT SHOES!

Bold shoes are all the rage right now! (I firmly believe Joan Rivers made a mistake by voting to “make it stop on her segment.”) Whether they are embellished in couture store or on a working New York gal, they always look fab and command attention!

 10. TIGHT WITH STRIPES!

I love wearing stripes but I’m sick of looks that are straight of the yacht! This chic lady in Milan breathes new life into her separates.

9. DMT?!?! I think not!   

She may be a kid but there is no kidding around about this layered style. The different shades of Honeysuckle make this head toe outfit look highly sophisticated and not a dyed to match bridesmaid disaster!

8. PINS ARE IN! 

This gemstone pin designed by Just Cavalli is just amazing. The scale, shape and color make it a piece of art rather than simply a piece of jewelry.

7. LUCKY BOYS!

 

Real men rejoice! Pink is not longer just for the Vineyard Vines extraordinaire! The mens trend shows us that pink does not need to be the entire picture, rather just a piece of the puzzle. (But for you men who do love your pink polo’s, check out the other photo. Note the cool abstract motif that puts Gingham to the wayside.

6. GOES WITH ANY TREND! 

 

Whether your test driving tribal or on the edge of being a rebel, Honeysuckle can carry your through any of this years seasonal trends.

 5. COMFORTABLE AT HOME. 

 

You don’t have to live in Barbies' playhouse to let Honeysuckle into your life. Whether it’s simply adding some accent pillows or you feel Diva enough paint an entire room.

4. SWEET LIKE HONEY!

 

Delicate details can’t help but suck up Honeysuckle! It’s the more feminine side of the Honeysuckle trend that can add personality to any outfit.

3. RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME.

“Better late than never but never late is better.” You don’t have an excuse for Drake with these super cute wrist pieces from Rolex and Swagger360. Strong yet feminine they are a must have before spring!

2. TOTALLY PORTABLE!

To carry around all those sweet accessories Honeysuckle accessories are beautiful statement bags that can really become the focal point or unifying element to an outfit.

 

 

1. DO IT YOUR WAY! 

Whether you are into Nicki Minaj or not, you have to admire her “do it your way” attitude with Honeysuckle! Let her be the lesson that there are always new and unique ways to incorporate color into your life! 

Let me know your favorite way to incorporate Honeysuckle into your life by leaving a comment below! :)