Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Orange Love

I've always had a soft spot for orange, even before I attended my alma mater, whose colors are orange and white. I love the pinky-oranges, the red-oranges, the tangerines, and the burnt siennas. There are many (many) people who are absolutely terrified of this color, but I always enjoy a little orange highlight during fall to brighten up the typical browns and grays, or even the shock of an entirely orange dress to spice up those hot summer nights!

The only orange dress I own is one I purchased last summer at a little boutique called Dream in Fremont, a fun neighborhood north of downtown Seattle. Despite it's vibrant color it is the most versatile summer dress I have ever owned. I was able to dress it up to attend a friend's wedding, but also wore it on casual trips downtown, and I can always throw a cardigan over my shoulders when the evenings get chilly.

The dresses below are all from various Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear collections. Oh, how I wish I could afford these pieces!

Basso & Brooke


BCBG Max Azria


BCBG Max Azria


Chris Benz


Lanvin


Monique Lhuillier


Monique Lhuillier


Oscar de la Renta


Valentino (via coco+kelley)

How have you worked orange into your wardrobe? Have you ever dared to wear an entirely orange outfit like the ones above?

It may be a bit daunting, but give orange a try! After all, as Frank Sinatra once said, "Orange is the happiest color."

*swoon*
Paige

6 comments:

  1. oh that Oscar de la Renta... definite swoon!

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  2. Ooh, lots of orange one-shouldered numbers I notice.

    I have a great orange shirt that was my mums on the 60's it's lovely!

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  3. With my red hair, I cannot really do orange. I am jealous of people who can pull it off! :)

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  4. The New Black,
    My brother has flaming red hair, too, and because of it, his favorite color is orange! For being a straight teenage boy, he dresses himself rather well, and wears pieces that have orange highlights in them, such as an brown, green, and gray argyle sweater with small orange cross-hatching across the pattern. His hair brings out the orange in the sweater.

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  5. love the chris benz, wierd, i just spotted chris where john and i had lunch on saturday in the village...sigh, want to go back right now! :) -m.

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  6. I have an unhealthy obsession with orange.... that Valentino dress is to die for!

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