Color Theory: Sunny Up Your Style With a Cool Yellow Hue


Updated 04/21/12 11:12 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrities Wearing Yellow

Nothing lights up a room — or an outfit — quite like a pop of yellow. The bright color is the hue we associate with sunny skies and a refreshing glass of lemonade, and now, it's the favored color among this trend-inspiring set. We've spotted everyone from Beyoncé to Brooklyn Decker adding a pop of the cheery hue to eventwear and off-duty ensembles alike. Its fresh statement quality is a Read more

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


Updated 02/23/12 7:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Orange and Blue Colorblock Combos Spring 2012

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 Read more

Color Theory: Soften Your Spring Wardrobe With Lilac Hues


Updated 02/08/12 2:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Purple Lilac Street Style Looks February 2012

Pastel hues are a regular favorite of Spring wardrobes, but this particular shade of light purple is soft enough to emphasize a sweet, feminine sensibility and cool enough to balance edgier add-ons for a surprise twist. We've been enamored with all things lilac-infused since spotting it float down the runways of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Adam, Boy and Girl by Band of Outsiders, Jenni Kayne, and more. From Read more

Color Theory: Fire Up Your Style Power With Red


Updated 01/11/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Red Street Style Looks January 2012

This season's statement color goes way beyond the red-pants craze. Its hot reputation means that playing with even a dose of the fiery hue goes a long way. Case in point: this crew of impeccably-dressed street stylers show a range of red looks, adding a pop of candy-apple and fire-engine red color to their every ensemble. With each look, we're out to prove just how effective our color theory is Read more

Color Theory: Brighten Up With a Pop of Kelly Green


Updated 02/22/12 9:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Color Trend For Winter 2011

We're color obsessed, but not without good reason — changing up the color on your clothes has a powerful effect on your style. If you've feared venturing into brighter palettes, we're here to set you straight — well, us and a batch of street style from celebrities and real girls alike that speak perfectly to our point. With gorgeous hints of attention-grabbing kelly green, these styled Read more

5 Chic Color Palettes to Steal From the San Francisco Decorator Showcase


Updated 05/23/11 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Decorating Color Palette Ideas

As Nate Berkus so poignantly pointed out, "Paint is the greatest equalizer," because everyone can afford it and do it themselves, and it "cuts out the middle man between Fashion Week and your living room." Berkus was talking paint because he was speaking on behalf of Valspar, but I think the same is true for color in general. That said, I decided to take a look back at the gorgeously appointed Read more

Color Ideas For Shared Boy/Girl Bedrooms


Updated 05/13/11 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Paint Color Ideas For Shared Boy Girl Bedrooms

After reading Nate Berkus's resources for color inspiration, CasaSugar Community member cubamarsh wrote, "I have five-year-old boy/girl twins. They have to sleep in the same bedroom for the time being. Any suggestions how to decorate/PAINT especially for both?" I made some of my own suggestions with 10 ideas for gender neutral children's rooms, but I thought I'll poll all of you for your thoughts Read more

Nate Berkus on What Your Favorite Hue Says About You


Updated 05/31/11 4:26 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

What Your Favorite Color Says About You - Color Horoscopes From Nate Berkus

On Monday, I joined Lowes and Valspar Paint for a fun event hosted by Nate Berkus focusing on the power of paint and color. Before trying our hands at a few different paint projects on furniture and canvas, Nate talked to us about how color relates to personality. Much like our astrology signs — if you believe in that — our favorite colors can be indicators of our personality types. Nate Read more

Nate Berkus's 3 Resources For Color Inspiration


Updated 05/12/11 12:00 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Nate Berkus's Advice For Finding Color Inspiration

On Monday, I attended an intimate event in New York City for Lowes and Valspar Signature Colors paint hosted by Nate Berkus. Nate presented about the power of paint and let us in on the secret of where he finds color inspiration. The biggest takeaway for me, I think, was that color really should be the inspiration for a room. You can add style influences like "rustic" or "shabby chic" later but Read more

Name That Easter Color!


Updated 04/20/11 10:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pastel Easter Colors

The purple, green, and gold Mardi Gras beads are all boxed up and the verdant shamrock decor has come and gone. Now window displays are filled with sweet pastels, so you know what holiday is on its way. Take this quiz to see if you can name the soft hue of a few stylish furnishings. Question 1 of 5This glazed ceramic lamp is called which pale yellow name? Lemon Sunshine Butter Read more