https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:35:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011/page/2#post-275995 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:36:55 +0000 tarzy 275995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm still laughing at Maya's description of Russet as "a disgusting shade of potato brown."</p> <p>Awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011/page/2#post-275992 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:29:06 +0000 Late Bloomer 275992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pantone named Honeysuckle the color of the year. I'm not sure they always predict it right though I'm sure seen in the stores.</p> <p>I like the idea of finding ways to wear it in small amounts like in a top peeking out from a jacket or in a scarf. I'm afraid a big expanse of it would just make me look OL. Well I am an old lady but I don't want to emphasize it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011/page/2#post-275884 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:30:14 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 275884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do wonder...does anyone really USE the Pantone color guide? And if so, how? I find that with so many retailers at my disposal it is possible to get a huge range of colors at any given time, and only a handful are "of the moment" colors. If I stumble upon a clothing item in a Pantone 'curent year' colorway, I consider it a happy accident. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011/page/2#post-275812 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:05:03 +0000 yardshark 275812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been noticing a resurgence of a particular combo of colors that was big in the mid to late 80s, and there they are..."Honeysuckle," "Regatta," "Peapod," and "Lavender." Combinations of these tones were commonly put together with black into one item.</p> <p>Here are a few examples: <a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.70641633.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_f.....641633.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/12509746/vintage-neon-1980s-jacket-or-windbreaker" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/12.....indbreaker</a><br /> <a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.46433411.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_f.....433411.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/2580926/DSC_0151.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://cache1.bigcartel.com/pr.....C_0151.jpg</a></p> <p>There's lots of this color mix in the thrift stores if anyone cares! I have a skirt I thrifted about 5 years ago that is black, "honeysuckle," and "regatta." So if displaying Pantone's trendy colors is your thing, it should be easy for cheap!</p> <p>But what I think is weird is the 80s colors, but the interest in going back (again) to the 70s in styles. Strange bedfellows, I say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011/page/2#post-275809 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:53:04 +0000 Beth 275809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of these but Coral Rose and Beeswax.</p> <p>Looking forward to your take, Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011/page/2#post-275806 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:46:19 +0000 Diana 275806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a whole, these are too pastel and springy for me. The only one I really like is honeysuckle. Some of the others might be OK if interpreted in a more saturated way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275801 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:39:29 +0000 Lynne 275801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to your thoughts on this, Angie! I like all of these, apart from the coral rose and beeswax. Honeysuckle is my favourite, closely followed by the lavanders and blues... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275779 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:59:33 +0000 Michelle 275779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know about y'all, but I'm trusting Angie on this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275757 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:14:32 +0000 Anonymous 275757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm excited about silver cloud and am glad to see blue curacao and regatta because I didn't get much turquoise last year. Pea pod and coral rose may be great if not too pastel or too bright. Beeswax is supposed to work for me if soft but I've never gotten it right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275634 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:56:48 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 275634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to Angie's blog post!</p> <p>Will be even more eagerly looking forward to Angie's prediction for the best colour(s). I'm not excited by them as a group, but as with many things, taken on their own there could be lots of options to go with what I already have, so I'm open-minded. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275618 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:29:23 +0000 Steph 275618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like these colors, and think that they would all be particularly good for my coloring, except for the silver cloud and silver peony. I don't remember seeing that shade of orange...well, ever. I love orange, so I will be excited if there is a new shade for me to try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275613 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:00:14 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 275613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blues and greens and honeysuckle is a particular favourite too. </p> <p>Foot-tapping impatiently for Angie's Friday post - would love to hear why you think it is inaccurate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275529 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:45:25 +0000 Tanya 275529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no I am so sorry Angie. Apparently half of YLF is thinking of the same things ( namely, spring) these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275523 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:38:38 +0000 Angie 275523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This *was* Friday's blog post, Tanya! Not to worry :)</p> <p>Compared to FW the colours look inaccurate to me actually. No tomato red, beige or citron. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275515 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:15:39 +0000 Tara 275515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them.</p> <p>Will be all over Honeysuckle, Regatta, Peapod and Lavender. If I can find a muted shade of the Coral I might try it but a saturated version would overwhelm me. Might stick to accessories for that.</p> <p>Russet and beeswax would possibly be too earthy and warm toned for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275500 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:37:46 +0000 Michelle 275500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I missed the additional descriptions from Tanya and maya!! Thanks, girls...I will now add honeysuckle and the other blue to the list of ones I'd consider. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275498 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:34:44 +0000 Aida 275498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like the 3 of us have pretty close interpretations (yay). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275497 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:32:36 +0000 Michelle 275497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much, ladies! Sounds like I'm on board for regatta and may give some thought to the peapod, but that's about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275496 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:31:11 +0000 Maya 275496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle,</p> <p>Honeysuckle is a deep rosey red pink. Very pretty.<br /> Russet is, as the name would imply, a disgusting shade of potato brown (sorry, someone less biased than I should probably be doing this).<br /> Coral rose is a bright warm citrusy orange.<br /> Regatta is a pure medium blue. I think this would be lovely on you.<br /> Peapod is a kind of jade green.<br /> Blue curacao is an updated variation on the turquoise trend and a fabulous color (and might I add it would look fabulous on you).<br /> Beeswax is a warm golden yellow.<br /> Lavender is a cool pastel purple.<br /> Silver peony is a very pale nude peach color.<br /> Silver cloud is a medium-light gray. Not as light as the dove gray that was in a few seasons ago, but still much lighter than charcoal.</p> <p>I'm basing my descriptions on the swatches themselves, but the designer sketches show huge variation. And of course this is all subject to variations in monitor settings as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275495 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:30:19 +0000 Tanya 275495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And here are my own ( not so interestingly written) descriptions:</p> <p>Honeysuckle - a cross between hot pink and red<br /> Coral Rose - deep orangey coral<br /> Beewax - a ligher, golden orange<br /> Regatta - medium deep blue<br /> Lavender - well, a lavender :)<br /> Blue Curacao - a medium turquoise<br /> Peapod - medium yellow-green<br /> Russet- deep cool brown<br /> Silvery Peony - a light blush, or pink-y nude<br /> Silver Cloud - light silver grey, a bit darker than dove grey </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275494 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:27:55 +0000 Aida 275494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope this is helpful, just what I see (they're all pretty pastel-like in tone, but I noted the more pastel ones):</p> <p>Honeysuckle - A rosy pink, medium color depth<br /> Coral Rose - A slightly pinkish orange, saturated color<br /> Peapod - A mix between aqua and lime, medium color depth<br /> Beeswax - A heavier yellow with some orange in it, saturated color<br /> Silver Peony - A pale rosy pink, pastel color<br /> Russet - A warm pink-toned brown, medium color depth<br /> Regatta - A bright mid-tone blue, fairly saturated color<br /> Blue Curacao - A cross between blue and aqua (so more blue), pastel color<br /> Lavender - A light purple, pastel color but medium color depth<br /> Silver Cloud - A silvery gray, pastel color </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275491 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:24:04 +0000 Tanya 275491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, I have copied here the text on the Pantone site that describes these colors somewhat.g</p> <p>Flirtatious Honeysuckle is a feel-good hue that brings a festive<br /> sense of playfulness to this season’s palette. This vibrant<br /> pinkish-red for both apparel and cosmetics makes consumers<br /> feel alive, and is a perfect post-winter pick-me-up.<br /> Spicy, gregarious and persuasive describe Coral Rose, a<br /> sophisticated orange that, much like Beeswax, a warm,<br /> honeyed yellow, conjures up feelings of faraway lands and<br /> locales. Pair either of these piquant hues with a cool,<br /> refreshing color-wheel opposite like Regatta for a vibrant<br /> color combination that will add zest to any wardrobe.<br /> Romantic, fanciful Lavender implies sensuality with its<br /> subtle hint of red undertone. Combine it with Beeswax or<br /> Coral Rose for a unique counterpoint.<br /> Alluring Blue Curacao evokes thoughts of tropical destinations<br /> and pays homage to the 2010 Color of the Year, Turquoise.<br /> Practical consumers can continue to incorporate enticing<br /> Caribbean blues into spring by pairing Blue Curacao with<br /> warm, complementary colors like Honeysuckle or Coral Rose.<br /> Peapod, a fresh yellow-green, brings an organic element to<br /> the palette and is reminiscent of the green shoots that signify<br /> change and new beginnings traditionally found in spring.<br /> Trans-seasonal neutrals ground this season’s palette and<br /> provide a stable backdrop for all the other colors. The<br /> so-called “nude hues” are represented in the range of<br /> ethereal Silver Peony to dramatically deep Russet.<br /> Another dependable background color, Silver Cloud, is<br /> the quintessential neutral that consumers can rely on to<br /> coordinate with everything in their closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275487 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:20:35 +0000 Michelle 275487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could I ask someone a favour? Think someone could tell me exactly what colours we're dealing with here? Names like "honeysuckle" are not too eluminating for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275486 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:20:22 +0000 Kate 275486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like I'm going to be wearing a lot of brown and orange! I might be able to find some greens and teal too, but the pantone shades are too pastel for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275472 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:03:00 +0000 Maya 275472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I think you would look lovely in the silver peony. And of course lavendar.</p> <p>I'm not thrilled with this set for myself. They are sort of off-pastels. Too saturated to be true pastels but not bright enough to be true brights. They're very pretty colors and I'm sure I'll be wearing them, but overall they're not my best.</p> <p>I have been wanting to find "my" orange though, and the coral rose might be it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275463 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:35:03 +0000 hanna 275463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love them! i can see myself rocking a lot of honeysuckle, peapod, beeswax, regatta and blue curacao this season...umm, pretty much like i do every season. haha. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275462 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:31:10 +0000 LeahJanes 275462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of these colours. I can't even choose a favourite! I'm really glad lavender is back. It always suited me and I was sad that it was never in style.</p> <p>I love love honeysuckle, that shade has always been one of my favourites and I am so very glad for to be everywhere this season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275460 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:29:46 +0000 Lisa 275460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm interesting colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275412 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:56:37 +0000 Mellllls 275412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look good to me on the computer screen but it will be interesting how they play out in terms of retail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pantone-color-for-spring-2011#post-275410 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:53:02 +0000 catgirl 275410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Based on what I can see on my monitor, these are not going to work for me. But I look forward to seeing some of you all put them to use. </p>