Color Focus: Orchid

Purple shades have been very popular in the last few years, yet sometimes they scare the client or can only be used as a pop accent. I had a feeling they would eventually mature into more complex shades sooner or later. This new plum is dark, deep and in the right light, a new version of black. It has a vintage feel, is a little exotic and very daring without raising its voice. This orchid shade is luxurious, fashion forward and very now. Shown form top left: The Holly bag from Kooba; Very Irresistible perfume by Givenchy; Evening dress by Elie Saab Fall 2011; Yves Saint Laurent nail polish in Extreme Purple; Tom Ford lipstick in Bruised Plum; Plum watch by Nixon; Detail of leather trench coat by Burberry Prorsum; Mira vase by Crate and Barrel; Heels by Balenciaga Fall 2011; Orchid hair clip; Cuff bracelet by Jessica Simpson at Macys.