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?
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.
Me too! I think purple was THE colour when I was in grade 6 :)
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.
Not boring! Just classic, LOL.
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.
Oh, so happy to hear that Teresa! 2014 will be your year!
i have and love the Sally Hansen, Plum Power :)
Thanks for the reco! I think I need to pick it up :)
How do they come up with the color of the year? It’s not bad, but not my first choice!
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.”
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
Just one bottle is all you need!
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.
I love pairing purple and gray too!
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.
Nice! Enjoy the shades!
huh well I was way off on my prediction, but I like purple so it’s goooood
Hahaha love that love it!
This just made me love purple even more
Ha! Mission Accomplished!
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!
I’m partial to metallic shades so I think you’re spot on!
I have always loved purple and with it being Pantone’s colour of the year I am so excited as it will be everywhere.
Wonderful! 2014 will be a great year for you!
Oh my 3 year old will be excited :) We’re a purple loving house!
Love that! Enjoy the shade!
I actually like this color, just not too much of it. Maybe a scarf and nail colour combo.
Ah, love the way you think :)
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.
Coloured tights… it’s perfect! And love the “feather in a hat” suggestion too!
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….
You paint a very lovely picture, Soozle ;)
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.
Exactly. Just one will rock the trend effectively!
Not really a fan of the purples but I think this will eventually grow on me.
Perhaps in small doses? Best way to attack a colour that needs to grow on you ;)
I love purple and the OPI, Anti-bleak colour would go very well with one of my sweaters.
Nice! Let me know if you grab it!
call me a geek, but i love seeing Pantone’s colour choices and predictions for hot colours in the coming year
That’s not geeky at all! Very fashion-savvy!
I love the Illamasqua!
I’ve never used the polish! Is it completely amazing?
they are beautiful colours the zoya is my fav
Agreed, it’s a very pretty colour :)
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.
You certainly will, Suzanne!
I like purple but I don’t think this shade works for me. Oh well, there’s always next year.
Hahaha there is :) Also, kind of funny that you were randomly assigned an orchid gravatar next to your name!
I am totally loving this colour choice! Love that Butter London polish too!
Awesome Victoria! Enjoy the colour all year long!
I am so in love with this color! So girly yet sophisticated!
I think so too! It’s definitely growing on me!
I actually love purple so these colours are definitely good for me :) Maybe Santa will bring me a bottle or two :)
Nice! Be sure to drop a hint for ol’ St. Nick!
Ohhh I LOVE purples <3 Great Read .. Thanks!
I absolutely love it! It is my pedicure colour right now!
I can’t believe you found this many brands of the same or similar purple