I just love "THE REPORT"...

...yesterday I took a minute out to relax and finally got around to reading Pantone's full Spring 2013 Report.  Don't you just love it!   If you haven read it yet you can link in here for a peek.  I have ventured out of my basic black/brown wardrobe shell by adding bits of color here and there, but for spring this year I want to make sure I have color POP, POP, POPPING up all over my closet.
Here's a picture of all the new colors with Emerald Green as the top pick:

 I like how these designers  answered the question:  WHY IS FASHION IMPORTANT???

Tracy Reese

Fashion is a reflection of one’s self. When you are

wearing something that makes you feel comfortable

and confident, you can take on the world!

 

NAHM by Alexandria Hilfiger and Nary Manivong

Fashion is an outward reflection of

yourself to the world — it empowers you.

 

Peter Som

Fashion matters because it’s a form of self-expression

that provides a moment in the day for one to dream.

A little time to dream is OK — the world has

enough challenges to keep us pretty busy.

 

I  want to have some real fun with this whole color thing this season.  Designers all had ideas on how to incorporate the spring colors into our wardrobes and suggested "must have items".  My favorites were:

 

Custo Barcelona -  Colorful and print tees (I'm thinking tanks)

Cynthia Steffe by Suwha Hong - Ladylike, embellished, ponte sheath in cool mint

Tommy Hilfiger - Red and Blue nautical print - an A-line silk dress the perfect spring wardrobe staple

Tracy Reese - The key word is "easy" - easy pieces that fall away from the body with a totally relaxed feeling to incorporate the mood of the season

Wes Gordon - a wild pair of novelty pants that can be dressed up or down

I'm planning on starting with colorful and print tanks to mix and match with existing pieces as well as those yet to come.  I'll be looking for "easy"  colorful fabrics to make easy pieces.... ANY SUGGESTIONS???

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All of this talk about Spring and Color and I do declare, yesterday had to have been the coldest day of our winter season.  Shoot, maybe I need to make another coat....