Spring 2013 Accent: "Tender Shoots" & A Common Wardrobe

I've taken a different approach here, which I think might be an effective way to wear a color that you really LOVE, (or that you have to wear for purposes of work or social solidarity - think favorite sports team) but that isn't terribly flattering to you.  (if you look good in the color, live it up; you're an uncommon beauty!)

Basically, I've concentrated the color in a pair of shoes, and a bracelet - two items that aren't going to have any opportunity to flatter or detract from your face, unless you're a contortionist.  Then a couple of prints or patterns that include moderate doses of the color in question, but which will bring the shoes and/or bracelet into your outfit with a deliberation that makes your outfit "pull together".  

Add a solid-colored cardigan, but also a scarf which mitigate the effect of the color by  bringing some brightness and cheer (and colors that suit you better!) closer to your face.  Does this all make sense?

Mesh bracelet – Peppercotton, cardigan – Michael Kors, sweater –  Kenzo, flats – Le Saunda, scarf – AmritaSingh, tee shirt – Rag & Bone

All clothes - J. Crew 

Pantone Spring/Summer 2013

Spring 2013 Accent: "Tender Shoots" & warm colors

Here's where the Pantone colors became nearly impossible for me - these are difficult to find, and I'm still struggling to make the outfits work...

Scarf – Anthropologie, cardigan – Michael Kors, sweater – Romwe, flats – Le Saunda, leather & enamel bracelet – Michael Kors, tee shirt – Theory

Top row – L.L.Bean, cream shirt – Kitsune, peach blouse – Chloe, cardigan & v-neck sweater – L.L.Bean, brownlong-sleeved tee – La Garconne, tan pants – Jil Sander, cream jeans – Les Copains, brown pants – Maison Martin Margiela

Pantone Spring/Summer 2013