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Go Bold With Our Latest Color Combo Crush - Orange and Blue

Marisa Tom — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:14:52 PST

Barring Halloween and Syracuse fanfare, orange doesn't typically make our daily wardrobe palette rotation. But that's all about to change. Given designers' affinity for the bold hue for both Spring '12 and Fall '12, it's time we make a serious case for orange. We've pulled on-trend looks from the likes of Burberry, Victoria Beckham, and Milly to help us colorblock the season's It color with a cool contrast. Three words: orange and blue. Whether it be a sleek pumpkin-tinged overcoat worn with embellished royal blue pumps or a soon-to-be-released Marni for H&M orange-and-blue frock, there's more than a handful of chic ways to wear this brightly matched duo. Click through to see which Spring '12 runways featured it, which celebs are wearing it, and how you can translate this color combo into your own everyday look.

Celebrate the 4th With Red, White, or Blue Recipes

Katie Sweeney — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:41:44 PDT

The 4th of July is this weekend, and that means it's time to get festive! Show your patriotic pride by cooking with red, white, and blue ingredients. Many of the season's most delicious offerings - strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and blueberries - fit the color scheme, so don't be afraid to get creative. Here are 10 dishes to inspire your all-American celebration.

Get Kelis's Pretty-in-Pink Makeup Look

Jaime Richards — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:20:00 PDT

If you're stuck in a makeup rut, look to Kelis to bring you back around. Yesterday at Matthew Williamson's Macy's launch in New York, Kelis sported a seriously fun and edgy makeup look, featuring bright pink eye shadow with coordinating, highly pigmented lip gloss and lots of ebony liner on the lower lash lines. A black bowler hat gave it a certain Molly Ringwald à la Pretty in Pink kind of feel. Tip: if you can't find a pink shadow, use a bright, rosy blush instead. And if you're feeling truly daring, add a multiple-layered gold necklace, chunky dangling earrings, and even a nose ring. Check out the widget below for inspiration:

I'm Feeling Blue: 10 Inspirational Kitchens

Julia Millay Walsh — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:00:46 PDT

I'm thinking about painting my kitchen blue - specifically a light, turquoise/teal blue to coordinate with my Caribbean Le Creuset cookware. My kitchen, hallway, bedroom, and bathroom are all neutral colors right now, and I've been looking to bring more color to the walls somewhere. Of course, the kitchen is the most difficult place, as it requires lots of painting off cabinets and getting into nooks behind appliances. But once I have my mind set on something, I have trouble turning back.

Before I bite the bullet and pick a random swatch at the paint store - something I've done many times before - I thought I'd take a look at the way some other blue kitchens were designed. From oceanic floors to sky-like tiles, there are plenty of ideas in here for you and I to tool around with.

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week Roundup: The 15 Most Chic and Wearable Trends From the Runway

Noria Morales — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:34:52 PST

We've seen the collections, picked up the trends, and now it's time to decide just what we'll be wearing from the runways. There were major themes - layering, minimalism, and modern tribal among them - but how do those big ideas apply to you? We've sifted through all the looks, and here are our top 15 most chic and wearable trends coming from New York Fashion Week.

Trend Alert: Shades of Blue

Jaime Richards — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:50:00 PST

On Sunday at the Grammys, several stars were seen wearing green eye accents, but this week it appears the focus has shifted to blue. At the BAFTA Awards, Jessica Alba opted for a matte, robin egg shade, while yesterday at the premiere for Rango, Isla Fisher did a royal blue shade on just the lower lash line. And then there's Helena Christensen, who went for high-impact with a blue-green glitter at the Elle Style Awards last night. Like the look? Why not try a smoky blue eye, then?

Inspired: Kate's Cool Blue Engagement

Elka Karl — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:00:32 PST

As you've no doubt heard, Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their engagement today. Posing for an official photo session in the State Rooms of London's St. James's Palace, Kate wore a figure-flattering deep blue dress that matched the shade of her amazing engagement ring - an 18-carat sapphire and diamond ring that was Princess Diana's engagement ring. Inspired by Kate's beautiful blues, I took a look at some home decor pieces that reflected the shade Kate was wearing. My favorite piece is definitely the Louisa Settee ($2,500). To double up on the blues in the settee, I'd paper a wall with the Amy Butler Sun and Moon Wallpaper ($85). To shop the look, just click on each image. And if you're curious about Kate and William's history, check out these surprising facts about the couple!

Color Diary: Yves Klein Blue

Shelterpop — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:00:04 PDT

I'm excited to present a story from one of my favorite sites, ShelterPop!

Named for the French artist obsessed with its pure qualities, Yves Klein Blue has been inspiring designers for decades.

There has to be something very special about a color if it inspires an artist to create an entire series of work around it. Such was the case with French artist Yves Klein who did exactly that with the eponymous color he created - Yves Klein Blue, also known as International Klein blue.

In the late 1950s he embarked on a series of monochromatic works and performances in which naked models were painted in the color and then used to mark canvases with their bodies. The rich, lapis-lazuli toned blue was the works' central theme. According to Gabriel Riera, Director of Communications for the Smithsonian Institute - where the Hirshhorn Museum is having a major retrospective of Klein's work until September 12th - Klein saw more to this breathtaking color than just a pretty shade of blue.

"The blue canvases acted as a starting-off point or gateway to Klein's real artwork, which represented the idea of a pure, expansive void," he says. This all stemmed from a spiritual experience Klein once had at the beach with friends, where he was enchanted by the vastness of the ocean and sky. "In person, the large blue canvases vibrate and the pure color almost jumps off the painting," says Riera. This unique effect is a result of the way this color is created. Ultramarine blue pigment is placed - not mixed - into a liquid binder, causing it to stay suspended. Riera adds, "The physical properties make the color hard to reproduce."

But that hasn't stopped people from loving and using it. In face, several other interior designers and architects have been enchanted with the color - using it in their clients' homes, as well as their own. New York City-based interior designer Miles Redd remembers his first experience with Yves Klein Blue. "The first time I ever became aware of Yves Klein was at age 10. GQ had done a fashion story inspired by the parties Klein used to throw, where he would paint models in cobalt blue. Everyone was blue and dressed in tuxedos and gowns. The color and images really fascinated me and I became curious about the artist."

Continue reading for more Yves Klein blue!

Look of the Day: Blue Hues

FabSugar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:50:22 PDT

Can you guess what noreese's favorite color is? You guessed it - blue! Hence why the cutie covered herself in blue hues. I'm digging her cute look, starting from the shrunken blazer to the floral scarf to the cutoffs to the sandals. Polished with a cool-girl edge; always a winner.

Here's what she has on:

Blazer: Urban Outfitters
Shorts: Zara
T-Shirt: J.Crew
Scarf: Talbots
Sandals: Target

Congrats to noreese!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and I might feature you on FabSugar!

A Dozen Ways to Decorate With Robin's Egg Blue

CasaSugar — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:00:00 PDT

Easter eggs come in every color of the rainbow, but in nature, eggs come in a limited array of shades - the most lovely of which is probably robin's egg blue. This pale blue shade with hints of turquoise and seafoam green has made its way from birds' eggs to Tiffany & Co.'s iconic jewelry boxes, which incorporate a darker version of the blue. So in honor of the upcoming egg-centric Easter holiday, here are a dozen ways to decorate with this delicate blue hue.