Celebrate the beauty of coral without harming the reefs by transitioning these beach beauties into your Summer decor. Whether you're looking to add a small aquatic reference or would prefer a sea-inspired stunner, we've gathered 13 pieces that capture the delicate form of these marvelous marine creatures.
To honor all the fabulous women in film at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, Calvin Klein threw a huge bash at Villa St. George last night, and attendees Shailene Woodley, Diane Kruger, and Jessica Chastain all wore Calvin Klein frocks in various shades of orange. Shailene chose a sleeveless salmon knee-length dress, Diane stunned in a cleavage-revealing coral number, and Jessica was minimal chic in her longsleeve bright coral minidress. As you can see from these stunning ladies, orange is a hue that looks good on various skin tones, so don't be afraid to try it out for yourself. To get that south-of-France orange glow at home, shop like pieces below!
Another standout at the 2012 Kids' Choice Awards was Victoria Justice, who worked a playful coral short suit that screams Spring. The cutie chose to give her boyish silhouette a feminine spin via a white bow blouse and crystal-embellished Valentino booties. We found Victoria's exact shoes and a similar coral Elie Tahari blazer that would look amazing with matching shorts to re-create Victoria's look, or with denim shorts for a more casual-cool approach. Whether you pair your coral short suit with a blouse, tee, or tank, it'll be the perfect way to sweeten Spring.
In the way of Summer style, think of the little coral dress as a wardrobe kick-starter, the same way a coral hued lip can rev up your beauty routine. Opt for the coral hues that are fiercely color injected and bright, the kinds that exude seasonal elegance and elicit compliments, like the ones Ajak Deng, Ashley Greene, and Doutzen Kroes showed off. They're attention grabbing in the best way possible, especially when you accessorize with gold, blue, and turquoise jewels that can stand up to the bold hue, then play up the glamour. We did the shopping for you, so just click the items in our shopping widget to get the look.
From left: Ajak Deng, Ashley Greene, and Doutzen Kroes.
California sunshine girl Whitney Port knows it's August and has whipped out her coral pop. Her printed top appears to have baby coral polka dots to further the cuteness. But it's her laser-cut sandals that really promote the pop. Grab that stunning piece of flair: jewelry, shoes, a clutch, or a scarf — it's prime coral time. Style it up before your tan is going, going gone . . .
A dramatic backdrop warrants a dramatic look. In this case though, KATNANI went dramatic in the most romantic ruin way. Her coral skirt pulls in color, while an easy white tank and brown accessories warm things up. Round shades accentuate this wanderlust queen.
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Tina Fey made wearing coral lipstick look easy at the Berlin premiere of Date Night. Coral can look gorgeous and dramatic at night, but it's also a great color for daytime wear. And it's not hard to pull off, either, as long as you keep a few things in mind. To get my tips for your perfect daywear coral, just keep reading.
Please join me in welcoming yleng to the look book! For her debut, the coral cutie wore a vibrant boyfriend blazer paired with dark leggings and a striped top. A beige bag and cool oxfords complete her Spring-ready 'fit.
Here's what she has on:
Blazer: Paul Smith
Tank Top: Unknown
Shoes: Topshop
Leggings: Dorothy Perkins
Bag: Paul Smith
Bracelet: Unknown
Congrats to yleng!
Everyone else, submit your looks, and I might feature you on FabSugar!
As warmer weather is upon us, coral everything seems to make a big bold return, from blush to lipstick to nail polish options. While I love coral nail polish, as it's the perfect blend of both pink and orange, sometimes I'm not feeling the brightness of it all, and that's where I look to a more subtle melon-toned shade instead. This version has still got lots of the lovely mix of the pinks and the oranges, but with a little less intensity. To get the look, keep an eye out for softer shades of apricot, mango, salmon, or tangerine, which all go rather nicely with most skin tones. Play around with the finish to get different effects:
