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Yes friends, it’s time of year again! Pantone has released the 2014 Colour of the Year.

Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health.

Thoughts? To tell the truth, this hue will have to grow on me. While I was instantly captivated by Tangerine Tango (2012) and Emerald (2013), I’m finding Radiant Orchid a bit “soft”. Yes, it’s feminine and romantic, but as a paint on my bedroom walls? Too pretty. Not interesting enough.

Anyhoo, a new colour of the year is an instant excuse to rock the trend. And what better way than on your nails? You just know I can’t resist a good nail polish roundup!


Top Row, L – R: Illamasqua, Velocity; Formula X for Sephora, At Your Own Risk; Alessandro, Pink Orchid; China Glaze, Put a Bow on It; OPI, A Grape Fit

Middle Row, L – R: Color Club, Ms. Socialite;  OPI, Anti-Bleak; ORLY, Plum Noir; NCLA, Laurel Canyon Lolita

Bottom Row, L – R: ZOYA, Paige; Sally Hansen, Plum Power; Butter London, Queen Vic; Spa Ritual, Heliotrope; China Glaze, Drawn to You

Do you love Pantone’s choice for Colour of the Year? Are you tickled purple over Radiant Orchid? 

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  1. Holly

    I’m with you on it will have to grow on me. I like purple.. but too much of it is just… well too much, haha. It’s funny because when I was a kid, for years the only colour I would wear was purple. I was rockin’ this trend 20 + years ago! :) lol.

  2. Carrie

    I’m not a big purple fan, so this colour definitely won’t be going on my walls. I had a shirt given to me last Christmas in this colour that I never did wear. I don’t think it will ever grow on me, but then again I’m more of a neutral colour type. Boring, I know lol.

  3. Teresa Claire

    I am more than tickled pink…I am tickled purple! So not funny :) These are my colours to wear and live with. It is a colour that makes me feel good in so many ways.

    • Lena

      I’m not really sure!

      “Annually Pantone declares a particular color “Color of the Year”. Twice a year the company hosts, in a European capital, a secret meeting of representatives from various nations’ color standards groups. After two days of presentations and debate, they choose a color for the following year; for example, the color for summer 2013 was chosen in London in the spring of 2012.”

  6. Jenny

    I agree with you… I don’t have a lot of things in this colour. I probably wouldn’t spend too much on a nail polish of this colour, but maybe a more inexpensive one to be in with the trend

  7. Andrea

    I must be one of the few who is extremely excited about this – I’m purple obsessed, especially when paired with a nice grey accent. I will probably lean more towards the jewel side of purple rather than the orchid side, but we will see in the coming months! I typically keep bold colours to my toenails, but I’m drooling over those polishes – especially the OPI Anti-bleak.

  8. Flora M

    Purple is one of my favourite colours, although in small doses around the house. Nail polish is another story – love these colours :) I especially like the China Glaze Put a Bow on it.

  11. Nicole W.

    I agree with you – wouldn’t be my first pick, but you’re right, it is pretty and feminine! I like the shimmery China Glaze and the ORLY Plum Noir!

  12. Suzanne G

    I have always loved purple and with it being Pantone’s colour of the year I am so excited as it will be everywhere.

  15. nicolthepickle

    I really like this colour. The Orly one is my favourite. I would wear this in small amounts, like a feather in my hat or coloured tights.

  16. Soozle

    I have to say, I love the color :) Yes, I wouldn’t be painting my walls with it – but I can picture it on my nails (althought not in the winter months!) and perhaps a soft flowy summer dress….

  17. Athena

    I love purple! I can definitely picture me with this on my nails, but I agree that you only need to pick one of the lot that you like the most and it would do for the season.

  20. MrDisco

    call me a geek, but i love seeing Pantone’s colour choices and predictions for hot colours in the coming year

  23. Suzanne G

    I have always loved the colour purple so was excited to see this is Pantone colour of 2014. I will get my fix of purple in the coming year.

    • Lena

      Hahaha there is :) Also, kind of funny that you were randomly assigned an orchid gravatar next to your name!

  27. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    I actually love purple so these colours are definitely good for me :) Maybe Santa will bring me a bottle or two :)

  30. Debbie White Beattie

    I can’t believe you found this many brands of the same or similar purple