11 On-Trend Orange Wallpapers That Reflect Pantone's 2012 Color of the Year


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Orange Wallpapers Close to Tangerine Tango

Back in December, I reported on Pantone's new color of the year. Pantone, the global authority on color, helps to determine the color direction for interior design, fashion, cosmetics, and graphic design every year with its choice of color. This year, the color is Tangerine Tango, a vibrant shade that will add energy to any space where it's introduced. I've rounded up 11 different wallpapers that Read more

5 Perfect Pairings For Orange


Updated 08/16/11 10:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Orange Rooms and Decorating Ideas

August can be a tricky time in terms of decorating: we're trying to squeeze the last bits of inspiration out of the bright, warm days of Summer, but as September approaches, our thoughts can't help but turn to Fall colors. Orange is the perfect color to help bridge the gap between seasons; the vibrant, citrusy hue simultaneously evokes warm Summer days and crisp autumn afternoons. And it's Read more

Trend Alert: Orange Eye Shadow


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Orange Eye Shadow Is Trendy For Spring 2011 2011-04-05 11:26:00

Shades of tangerine and coral are something you'd expect to see on the lips, not necessarily on the eyes. But if recent celebrity red-carpet looks ring true, using orange on the lids is set to burst in popularity. Over a month ago at the 2011 Oscars, for instance, Scarlett Johansson got the trend started by wearing shades from Dolce & Gabbana's The Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Stromboli (see the Read more

Illamasqua Nail Polish Is So Bright, I Gotta Wear (Matching) Shades


Updated 03/25/11 8:30 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Illamasqua Gamma Bright Orange Nail Polish Review

Spring, for me, has always meant hunting up a new orange nail polish. There's no color that conveys the renewed promise of the season quite like a bright tangerine or a creamy orange sherbet. So this year, imagine my surprise when the perfect color came across my desk early. Illamasqua, the British brand known for its highly pigmented makeup, has come out with some equally colorful nail polishes Read more

3 Easy Tricks For Looking Pretty in Orange Lipstick


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How to Wear Fashionable Orange Lipstick Without Looking Weird

Orange lipstick has been all over the runways for the last three seasons, and women like designer Rachel Roy have taken it into real life with stunning results. There's a shade of orange that will work well for almost anyone, but finding it can be tricky and expensive. So I've put together three straightforward tips for finding a shade that looks pretty and bright without being harsh or garish. Read more

Do You Introduce Orange in the Fall?


Updated 11/14/10 2:20 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Do You Introduce Orange in the Fall?

Chez Larsson recently wrote an adorable post all about how she's introduced orange into her home for Fall. She admits she's not a huge fan of Halloween, but just the few elements of orange she chose still really did the trick. Here in San Francisco, the mania of the Giants' World Series win continues, so a palette of orange and black is everywhere I turn, even though Halloween has passed. The Read more

Love It or Hate It? Blake Lively's Pumpkin Makeup Look


Updated 10/21/10 11:00 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

New Pictures of Blake Lively's Makeup at the Spike TV Scream Awards

Blake Lively rolled up to the Spike TV Scream Awards last night looking plenty glamorous, but her makeup palette was a far cry from the red lips and gray smoky eyes usually associated with sexy red carpet looks. Instead, she wore bright copper shadow paired with a pumpkin spice lipstick, for a combination that leaned heavily on the orange part of the color spectrum. It's refreshing to see a star Read more