Every season, color company Pantone surveys the designers at New York Fashion Week to find out what the 10 most popular colors of the season will be. Spring 2011's shades are out now, and colors we've got to look forward to are a fun melange. There's bright Regatta blue, golden yellow Beeswax, Silver Cloud gray, creamy green Peopod, teal Blue Curacao, Honeysuckle pink, Russet brown, Coral Rose Read more

Spring 2011 is going to be all about two shades, lavender and honeysuckle. The former was an overwhelming favorite on the runways in New York and London, and the latter is Pantone's pick for Color of the Year in 2011. What does this mean for you? Well, there's bound to be loads of both shades showing up at makeup counters, and that means finding new and pretty ways to wear the colors. I've Read more

If you're looking for a feminine, cool color, lavender is always a good bet. This palest purple shade is named for the pretty flower of the same name. With shades ranging from a brighter purple to gray-tinted pale lavenders to lavender pinks, there's plenty to choose from when it comes to shades of lavender. See some beautiful examples of lavender coloring every room in the house. Read more

The Billboard Music Awards' red carpet draws an eclectic mix of the music industry's most beloved artists, and tonight is proving to be nothing short of star-studded and stylish. For a dose of princess-worthy pastels, look to Carrie Underwood's frothy Oscar de la Renta confection and Katy Perry's sparkly lavender Blumarine gown. If you want a more daring set of ensembles, take cues from Miley Read more

While we love poring over the latest bridal confections from Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier, there's really nothing more special than getting to see your wedding moments. Thus, we asked our readers to submit a photo of "the dress," and in return, you shared a plethora of gorgeous awe-inspiring gowns that are sure to provide brides-to-be with some serious styling cues. From dramatic trains in Read more

It's the season for lilacs, and this sweet-scented Spring flower is also a great inspiration for Spring decor. Thanks to its lavender hue, the lilac is a perfect way to update a dark or neutral decorating scheme with a shot of Spring pastel pep. Keep clicking to see some of our favorite ways to get this look through chairs, art, dinnerware, and more. Read more

Dakota Fanning struck a pose on her way into the Met Gala in NYC this evening. She was dressed in a lavender gown by Louis Vuitton. Dakota's just one of the many famous faces to attend tonight's fashionable soiree, including her Twilight costar and pal Kristen Stewart. The duo will be back on the big screen in November when Breaking Dawn Part 2 hits theaters. Don't forget to vote on all of our Read more

Paula Biggs of Frog Prince Paperie has designed some absolutely incredibly detailed and gorgeously pink parties (we fell hard for her pink birdies baby shower and Make a Wish birthday bash), but with this Baby Love shower, she proves that she does purple just as beautifully. Designed for Paula's friend Karrie, who is expecting her third child, this lovely lilac shower has not one, not two, but Read more

There's some romance to the full skirt — it's got a '50s femininity — and this Spring full skirts dominated the runways creating hourglass figures on the leanest of models. Louis Vuitton presented pastel-colored lace and organza skirts. Rochas channeled simple yet classic, '60s-inspired styles. Jil Sander featured a sheer, lavender and mint green gingham full skirt. Dolce & Gabbana spiced Read more

When Spring arrives, the air is instantly filled with the smell of sweet blooming flowers. That smell alone motivates me to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. How do scents influence your mood and feelings? Does the smell of lavender relax you while the smell of eucalyptus promotes alertness? If you need some assistance getting your Spring training started, have a peek at five of the Read more