The colour is described as a “spirited reddish orange...[r]eminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset” that will give us “energy boost we need to recharge and move forward,” and it is appearing in everything from fashion and makeup to home design.
Tommy Hilfiger is one of many designers to feature the colour in his Spring 2012 collection, although the Pantone Color Institute foresees the deep orange shade remaining popular through fall.
Orange has been a popular makeup shade since last year, and was recently seen on Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara, whose head-to-toe orange look was praised by the editors at Glamour Beauty. (http://glmr.me/zm7ktI)
As for the home? Orange can be seen in all manner of accessories, from towels to vases to flatware.
If you want to introduce a little Tangerine Tango into your life but worry that it might be too overpowering, start small. Add a throw cushion or other small accents to a room. If you’re feeling a bit bolder, try using Tangerine Tango to paint an accent wall. (The Pantone Color Institute suggests adding it to the kitchen or an entryway or hallway.)
If you’d like to wear this popular colour, you can go big, with a striking orange dress like Rooney Mara’s, or small with a scarf or purse. How about trying orange eyeshadow? It might sound a bit extreme, but the colour is actually quite versatile and can really flatter blue or green eyes. A coral-toned blush suits many skin tones, and bold orange can look great on your nails. (Consider it if you are heading south this winter.)
Enjoy experimenting with this colour. It’s such a lively shade, you can’t help but have fun with it!
