Honeysuckle in the Spring

As the calendars flip to the new year and the ice from this cold winter melts away, the colour honeysuckle will have made its way to the forefront in fashion just in time for Spring 2011. While honeysuckle has been thought of as a yellow, fashion prefers to portray it as a red-pink colour. As women, we tend to struggle to find that perfect shade of pink or red that’s perfect for our tone. This year, the job has been made easier. ”Who on earth is the high and mighty genius who chose this colour of the year?”, you might ask. The Pantone Colour Institute leads the way on the spectrum each year on the search for the newest colour in the fashion and interior industries.  With honeysuckle, their researchers have found that the colour to work with a variety of ages, styles, and skin tones. Designers, such as Badgley Mischka, have incorporated the colour in their Spring 2011 upscale and contemporary lines. Honeysuckle is soft, gives one’s wardrobe a pop, and can be casual while still staying true to its elegant vibe. The ways the colour can be worn are endless and it’s sure to be a fun colour to wear this year, but how will you wear honeysuckle?