Pantone has announced choosing the color "Marsala" to mark 2015 as the color of the year. If you are not familar of a little bit of history, "Pantone" is one of the biggest color companies, best known for its color systems. "Pantone "has a great influence on fashion and cosmetic industry,and each year it picks up a color of the year,and we can see the whole fashion and cosmetic industry following the steps on.After announcing the color of the millennium in 1999 there was so much public interest that Pantone decided to name a color every year based on their extensive research. They've also worked with Sephora to create some stunning new makeup to bring the shade to your lips, lids, and cheeks
And this year , the sophisticated and seductive color "Marsala" is chosen to adorn 2015
"Marsala" gets its name from a wine and has all the depth and attraction within it.
Marsala is an earthy tone, its a perfect mixture of the raging red and brown,and it means a blend of stability and confidence.Its a unique color subtle yet its intense on the same time.“This earthy red has wine and a very warm brown underneath, which gives the feeling of grounded, strength, and confidence,” says Leatrice Eisman, Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute. “It has a richness that lends sophistication. When you wear it’s it is a self-fulfilling prophecy—you’ll find you get positive reactions form others and it builds up your confidence.” Eisman explains that we’ve seen glimpses of marsala in the late ‘60s into the ‘70s and a touch in the ‘80s, but it’s a very modern hue that totally suits the times.
In terms of wearability, Gilbert Soliz, a Sephora PRO artist who worked on the campaign, calls it “client-friendly” for a wide range of skin tones and eye colors. “Depending how you wear it, the color goes from sultry to simple.
- Marsala is a gorgeous shade for apparel and accessories, you can experiment with it without the fear of going overboard.
- The shade is flattering to almost all skin tones, its of universal nature. Marsala can prove to be a great makeup color, providing highlights on the cheeks, and pop of this color on nails,lips would look just perfect.
- Its also a great shade to be opted for hair, you can experiment with it ,going for bright highlights or a intense overall adorn of the shade.
- The color doesn't limits itself for fashion/makeup only, this rich red-brown tone,Marsala can bring in warmth in home interiors. Experiment your way by painting the walls or adding flowers ,what ever taste you got from bright to chic, You will love your interiors even more by adding this color.
You can check out the Sephora 2015 collection click here.
Stay Gorgeous,
