"Shining Orchid" - the most trendy color of 2014

So, a long-awaited event happened. The famous flower institute Pantone recognized as the main symbol of 2014 the luxurious color "Shining Orchid". This news really stirred the world of fashion industry, as according to numerous forecasts, the color leader was supposed to be blue. However, in this situation, it is difficult to object to experts, because the originality of their choice is amazing.


While still in the top of the trendy colors of the coming year, the "shining orchid" fascinated with its mystical charm and unsurpassed luxury. And if the last leader of the emerald personified revival and prosperity, then the "orchid" is recognized to foment intrigue, stimulate originality and fuel imagination.

The color itself is quite complex and ambiguous, but maybe that's why it's so stunning. It turns out as a result of a magical combination of harmonious shades of fuchsia, pink and purple.

The "shining orchid" has already captured the fashion collections of eminent fashion designers. They in turn use color, both in female, and in man's lines of clothes and accessories. And the shades of "orchids" are used not only in an independent form, but also in wonderful combinations with red, emerald, turquoise, blue, gold and orange. Combines the "orchid" and the principle of related flowers - crimson, lavender, pink and purple. However, any combination with trend color looks truly great!

The color, recognized to be the leader of 2014, is undeniably universal. Due to the huge variety of warm and cold colors, the "shining orchid" will suit every color appearance.

For example, "spring" (light golden skin tone) is perfect for pure shades of "orchids", both very light and shades of medium saturation. Light and rich lilacs, lavender and fuchsia are ideal colors for the spring girl.

To emphasize the natural brightness of the color-type "winter" (porcelain or olive olive skin) will allow medium and dark tones of "orchids", without the admixture of ashy shades. The more saturated the color of the "orchid", the better it harmonizes with the dark-haired "winter". Representatives of the cold should pay attention to the juicy colors of the "orchid" in the violet or even plum direction.

Complex blurred tones of "orchids" will perfectly look at the girls of the summer color (pale milk or nutty shade of the skin). Pastel violet shades with an admixture of gray color, pale lilac, purple middle tone and other muted colors perfectly refresh the girl-summer.

The admixture of cold ash notes in the color "shining orchid" is also present in the palette of shades intended for the autumn color-type (golden-beige or peach skin tone). For the representatives of autumn colors similar to the summer scale are recommended - purple, light lilac, ash-purple.

Thus, each girl can "try on" the "shining orchid" regardless of the skin tone or hair color. And it's not just about clothes and their elements. Make-up, made in fashionable colors, looks great. The main thing is to correctly choose your shade of "orchid", which will emphasize the beauty and individuality of the exterior.

As for clothes, the variations of the trendy color of 2014 are present both in elegant and everyday images. Although some facets are still present. For example, the podium total-look is absolutely not suitable for daily routine, in which the orchid "should be used in doses. However, this does not prevent you from enjoying the magic color. Evidence for this has been reflected in collections of fashionable ornaments, in which the abundance of "orchid" shades is represented. Jewelry of this color looks noble and mysterious, even if it is inexpensive.

The charming color of the "shining orchid" is a symbol of 2014, which will not leave anyone indifferent!