2014-04-03

It’s not a secret anymore, you all know what is the Pantone Color of the year : Radiant Orchid. After Honeysuckle, Tangerine Tango and Emerald, the Pantone 2014 Color Of The Year is Radiant Orchid: a Purple/Fuchsia with Purple and Pink undertones that Pantone describes as —“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.” Radiant Orchid themed lips are a must for Spring too. Apply a bright, Purple lipstick to your lips and keep it as as sharp as possible. Keep it simple on the eyes and highlight the skin using MAC’s Pigment in “Vanilla”. A killer Spring look in just a couple of minutes. 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. Radiant orchid is a surprising, bold and a bit daring of a color, start with accessories such as bags, scarves, belts or heels. Pair with neutrals, metallics or white for spring and summer or with other shades of purple for fall and winter. This fashion-forward hue is one of the most-versatile warm shades and mixes with all skin tones and hair colors.

Radiant Orchid Lipstick Color Swatches For Summer And Winter 2014



If clothing and accessories aren’t the way you want to try this color, then try incorporating it via a fashionable blush to a poppy bold lipstick. Purples are huge in the beauty arena, it is fun and adds a little color to your look.An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society. This multifaceted hue is seductive when combined with red and pairs well with its sister shades of lavender, purple and pink, which provides an assortment of lipstick and blush options. Radiant Orchid’s exuberance also acts as a brilliant finishing touch to nails. Combining the convenience of a pencil with the application of a lipstick in a jumbo-sized crayon design, these pigment-rich sticks provide a matte, creamy finish that will not dry the lips. From Anisha’s recent post: “It’s a pretty pastel pink that looks almost purple in some lights and wears beautifully on both cool and warm skin tones. It’s my absolute go to for fresh, youthful looks and suitable to wear all year around because youthful never goes out of style. “ The Sephora+Pantone Universe Radiant Orchid Venus Lure lip balm is for those of us to shy away from, say, Sephora’s Radiant Rush Matte Lipstick. The balm formula allows your natural lip color to show through, so you still get the Radiant Orchid tint- just not the full-on opacity of a lipstick. This lip balm is also made with hyaluronic acid and has a cooling, slightly plumping effect- it feels lightweight, lightly hydrating, and soft on the lips. Due to the slippery texture, I only get about 2 hours of wear until the color begins to fade.


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