Pippa's Perfectly Purple Party


Updated 03/10/12 5:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Throw a Purple Birthday Party

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Darcy Miller, celebrations expert and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. Having just thrown her daughter's third birthday, Darcy shares the original — and sweet! — way she planned the entire party around the birthday girl's favorite color. In our house, birthdays are not only a celebration, but also a fun activity for us to Read more

Color Theory: Soften Your Spring Wardrobe With Lilac Hues


Updated 02/08/12 2:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Purple Lilac Street Style Looks February 2012

Pastel hues are a regular favorite of Spring wardrobes, but this particular shade of light purple is soft enough to emphasize a sweet, feminine sensibility and cool enough to balance edgier add-ons for a surprise twist. We've been enamored with all things lilac-infused since spotting it float down the runways of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Adam, Boy and Girl by Band of Outsiders, Jenni Kayne, and more. From Read more

5 Pretty Spring '12 Hues to Add to Your Wardrobe


Updated 01/09/12 9:29 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Spring 2012 Colors to Wear

When canvassing the Spring '12 runways, it can be tough to pinpoint the most complementary and standout hues, especially when you also take into account that most of us are not flaunting supermodel body types. We're not going to let that stop us from wearing the prettiest, brightest, and most flattering shades for our shapes. We've culled the most universally versatile and real-life wearable Read more

Spring 2012 Fashion Week: Trendspotting


Updated 09/11/11 6:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 Trends: Purple

Purple is making a major comeback at New York Fashion Week thanks to designers like Prabal Gurung, Rag & Bone, and Richard Chai. We'e thinking it might have something to do with all of the royal wedding fever we've experienced this year. Whatever the cause, we're loving how this strong hue adds instant pop to any ensemble. Style tip: try it out head to toe a la Prabal Gurung for a modern Read more

Decorating With My Purple Armchairs!


Updated 08/26/11 2:42 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

Purple Louis XV Armchairs in a Living Room — Decorating Ideas

Last year, my mother sent me this set of purple Louis XV armchairs of hers, from the house that I grew up in, and I'm absolutely in love with them! I wasn't sure quite where to put them at first, but once I saw the rich color against my peacock blue walls, they were home. The next task was to add more purple to the room to create a color theme. I began brainstorming how to decorate with purple Read more

3 Tips For Coordinating Your Makeup and Clothing


Updated 02/09/11 9:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Match Your Makeup to Your Clothing Without Looking Silly 2011-02-09 15:02:58

Definition of adorableness Selena Gomez showed up in a symphony of purple for the premiere of her Bieb-friend's new movie, Never Say Never. When you've got a piece of clothing that makes a strong statement, your options are to complement or coordinate, and Selena did the latter beautifully. So how can you use one color family for clothes and makeup and end up looking stunning instead of Read more

Give Tired, Sick Eyes a Pretty Lift With Lavender Liner


Updated 01/25/11 5:01 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

A Quick Fix For Tired, Sick-Looking Eyes

If, like me, you've been battling cold weather sniffles, allergies, and flu symptoms for the past month, there's a good chance you're looking pretty peaked right now. And while you have every right to stumble around all glazey-eyed with an enormous trail of Kleenex behind you, there may be occasions when you at least want to pretend that you don't hate your life. And for those times, I highly Read more

Three Tips For Looking Royally Pretty With Bold Purple Lips


Updated 11/18/10 10:55 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Wear a Bold Purple Lip

Wearing a true purple lip is no easy feat, but Solange Knowles pulled it off nicely while attending a recent Range Rover party in LA. Gold eye shadow and bronzer complemented the bold color, while black liner and sculpted brows gave a dramatic effect. Deeply hued plum lips are a sexy beauty accessory, so to find out tips on how to do it right, just keep reading. Read more