Sunday, December 15, 2013

Thankyou Pantone!!!

Did you know that there is this company in the US called Pantone that is the 'global colour authority' and at the end of every year they make a colour prediction for the coming year?

Well just look what they've picked for 2014:


Yes, that's right, they have picked my favourite colour!!!

Radiant Orchid is "an enchanting harmony of fuschia, purple, and pink undertones' and it 'inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health'.  It is also 'a dazzling attention-getter'.

Yipee!!!  There is so much of this colour in my wardrobe!!!

For I start I have these dresses that you might remember from Frocktober:




I have more lilac dresses...lots more... and capri pants, and tops, and cardigans, and skirts... and these pants that I made to cure my pantsophobia:

Gee my hair has gotten a lot redder since then...

And I have these fabulous bangles:

All but three of these are bakelite.  There are two lucite, and one fakelite.

Not to mention shoes and handbags and hair flowers!!!

Yes, I do have a pair for each of these shoes!

So its it just me or is a massive company giving me permission to indulge in my favourite colour???

Beccie
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  1. VickieoDecember 16, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I love all these dresses but the 1st one is my favourite then the hydrangea's I love etsy but nothing seems to fit my size at the moment :(

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    1. Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)December 16, 2013 at 10:43 AM

      It can be so hard buying vintage Vickie - I find it hard to find stuff I like in my size too...

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    2. LyricDecember 18, 2013 at 9:52 AM

      So, is dress no 1 (my absolute fav) made from a pattern? I apologize if stated and I missed the statement. I would be interested in the pattern is why I am asking. Could someone let me know, please?

      Cheers,

      Lyric
      lyric@sewandcro.com

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    3. Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)December 18, 2013 at 8:46 PM

      No honey, its an original 1950s vintage dress. You may be able to find a pattern like it...

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    4. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2014 at 3:50 AM

      Thanks Beccie! :-) Just seeing your response today after stumbling on me pinning this in my Pinterest.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 16, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I'm glad I found your blog! I started sewing again the same time you did, and now I'm making vintage-modernist designer knock-offs from way back when. I love this color, too; if your eyes are blue it makes the color in them pop. Hmm...maybe a Schiaparelli wrap for spring?

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    1. Beccie Leathley (Sew Retro Rose)December 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM

      My eyes sure are blue! And its so nice on my skin too, really flattering :)

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  3. Sarah December 17, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    The perfect excuse to add a new color to my wardrobe. I've actually never worn much pink or purple, but will definitely be looking for fabric in this palette for spring and summer sewing.
    By the way, this color looks amazing on you!

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  4. RebeccaDecember 23, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Looks like you're all ready to welcomein the new pantone 2014 season! ;D

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