Pantone: Bold and Modern

Not sure who’s doing Pantone’s marketing lately, but they are killing it! I’m naturally drawn to all bright colors (hence my birthday cake from my friends), so trust me, this Pantone push is recent and I’m lovin’ it!

The design is sleek yet bold, modern yet retro, and of course, colorful!

What can’t you get in a Pantone design and color?

Super easy DIY that will make a bold statement, and add color to walls without painting so great for renters! Just pick up a bunch of blank canvases, and paint away! Check out the inspiration here from apartmenttherapy.com

Give baked goods or even Pantone Sugar Cookies in these Pantone tin boxes. Or fill and stack ‘em with household odds and ends… great for office use too.

Send adorable postcards on these Pantone Postcards… Box comes with 100 cards in an array of colors. Use them as thank you cards, birthday wishes, sorry I suck, etc…

I also found Pantone Notecards with Envelops as well!

Make sipping coffee at work exciting with a Pantone Mug… Or get the whole set to display and use at home. I of course I want the whole set and set them up for show.

House your iPhone in a fun, bright Pantone iPhone cover… Just ordered mine in Yellow C…

Brighten up your travel with Pantone Luggage tags… Super cute and will help spot your items.

Pantone Wallpapers for your computer, iPhone, iPad, etc. are free and delightful.

Keep your pearly whites bright with fun Pantone Toothbrushes. Also makes a great ‘lil gift for everyone and anyone.

For any kind of painting you’re doing, MyColor inspired by Pantone offers fantastic paint colors and you can find them at Lowes online, or at a store near you. These paint colors would come in handy for the DIY project I mentioned…

Pantone folding chairs are insane! Hang them on the wall to fill in with pops of color and you can use them all the time… I want them all! I think a super clever DIY’er could figure out how to make these from old metal folding chairs, but until then, I’m in love with these!

Sherbet Picks

Today is the first day of snow in Chicago and I’m already over it… I’ve got my mind on brighter things than white snow: sherbet! Not only does a big bowl of rainbow sherbet sound good right now, but the colors in general are making big strides for Spring 2012.

I will be taking a delightful trip to Palm Springs at the end of February, so I’ve already started my search for cute items and outfits for my vacation and for spring/summer.

Mmmmm sherbet…

 

Current/Elliot Ankle Skinny Jeans in Mercury Glass $198

Free People Best of Both Worlds Blouse in Mint Julep $118

J.Crew Blythe Silk Blouse in Neon Azalea $98

Alice+Olivia Fierra Dress in Dark Teal $198

Splendid Maxi Tube Dress/Skirt in Sunset $84

Victoria’s Secret Abbie Triangle Top in Maldive $20

Victoria’s Secret Matching Bottoms in Double-string Bottom in Got a Mint $18

(Love the mixed top and bottom! Can’t beat the price and plus now I can get an awesome Mara Hoffman Coverup!)

Blue Life Bachelorette Dress in Yellow $88

Spike the Punch Necklaces!

Jewelry designer Elizabeth of Spike the Punch Jewelry has hit the nail directly on the bright and sparkly head. These necklaces she designs are everything we want in a statement piece hanging from our necks: bold, bright, shiny, feminine with a touch of edge. Her pieces are instant classics in my book. They remind me of J. Crew jewelry on fire! You will not find pieces like this in a department store; these are handmade items. Try going to the ladies room when you’re out and not be asked where you got this fabulous necklace! Hats off, Elizabeth, hats off. 

Spike the Punch on Etsy.

These necklaces are starting to pop up EVERYWHERE, so scoop 'em up while you can!

Gabriela Artigas Triangle Ring on Obaz.com

Check out Obaz.com for this insanely unique and beautifully designed ring by jewelry designer Gabriela Artigas.


I came across her work and love the bold, smooth, finish on her rings. I like to wear a bunch of rings at once, and especially stacking 'em up together.


This ring is great for stacking or wearing alone. It also is not as sharp as you might think. Because of its smoothed edges and Gabriela's immaculate attetion to detail, this ring will not catch on anything (my biggest pet peeve with rings).


Usually sold for $90, at $42 it makes a great treat for yourself, or a fashionable gift for sisters, friends, girlfriends, etc. 


Keep your eye out on Obaz.com for more fashion steals on meticulously chosen style finds! They also have other great deals on other awesome, hand picked items.

Rebecca Minkoff does Sunglasses for Vogue Eyewear

I have only worn Ray Ban sunglasses for the last 8 years. It’s been between two styles: my classic Ray-Ban Aviators, and the Classic Wayfarers, since I can push those on top of my head, even though it’s a big no-no. I love my Ray-Bans because I feel silly in those fabulous big designer frames; I prefer classic cool.

Well, Rebecca Minkoff must have received my 50 letters requesting her to design sunglasses (joke, but I wouldn’t put it past myself).

There is only one style from RM for collaboration with Vogue Eyewear exclusively for Sunglass Hut called the “City Collection”. Doesn’t matter, this one pair is pure perfection: a simple, bold look with a slight feminine touch; aka so Rebecca Minkoff. And, they are priced reasonably at $130.00.

Santa, if you are reading this, I would like these please. And hurry, they are limited edition…