Color of the Month: August

So if you read Monday’s blog post you know that I was all about blue for July, whether I liked it or not. For August we’re featuring Coral so today I’m going to tell you why and what to expect this month.

I’ll be returning to my usual methods of featuring the color of the month, instead of the sneaky secret way I did in July, so get ready for a bunch of Coral craziness coming atcha!

Why So Specific? – so I’ve kind of done all the colors, all at least all the ones I care about. We’ve covered Red (January), Pink (February), Yellow (March), Lilac (April), Green (May), Orange (June) & Blue (July), so instead of choosing purple since I already did lilac, or another broad color I’m going to start getting more specific with each hue and pick shades instead of just broad color categories. Will this be more challenging? OH YES but HEY I’m up for it. So far this year I’ve tackled two of my least favorite colors and conquered them, actually kind of converting me into a lilac or blue lover along the way. So I’m reading to go into the second half of the year kicking things up a notch.

& Why Coral? – I was looking into colors that are having or were predicted to have a major moment this season, and coral was one that stood out to me. It’s really shining in the design world since it was a top fashion color a few years back and home decor follows fashion. I liked that it was a good color for august, its bold and bright enough to feel like summer but also a little more sophisticated than yellow, orange or pink so it helps you transition into pre-fall. I also liked that its a challenge, and something I don’t always shop for!

But What Will You Wear? – So here are some of the pieces I purchased in prep for this month. They might not all get featured and I’ll definitely wear things outside of the below, but I wanted to give you a preview.