Holiday Glitz: Silver and Purple

The holiday season evokes some color combinations that are both classic (red and green) and chic (metallic). Here is an interpretation-slash-inspiration for your holiday festivities: silver and purple.

Christmas Glitz by colorlovelife featuring Poetic Licence shoes

Color Crave: Chanel-ing Inspiration

Lately I've found myself longing for the elegance of a simple black and white palette, not for clothing, necessarily, but as an aesthetic. I can think of no better example, then that of Chanel. In a world that's anything but two-tone, Karl Lagerfeld has managed to make the two-tone palette desirable to women (and men) across the globe.

Chanel-ing Inspiration by colorlovelife featuring Chanel

Black and white, quilting and chains, pearls and patent leather. The Chanel aesthetic is the epitome of chic and feminine.

Chanel by colorlovelife featuring Chanel

For those of us who can't afford the extravagant price tag of the Chanel label, the look can be achieved affordably and successfully. Here are a few great examples of achieving the Chanel look, for less.

The Chanel Look $50 by colorlovelife featuring Dorothy Perkins

Items in this set:
Sara Bow Dress, $45
Black and White Chiffon Ruffle Dress, $35
Black velvet power dress, 30 GBP
Forever21.com - Dresses - Dressy - 2066214033, $28
Miso Lurex Net Dress, 27 GBP

Chanel Inspired Look for Under $100 by colorlovelife featuring AFTERSHOCK

Items in this set:
Posh Hot Pant - FRENCH CONNECTION, 60 GBP
JJ Park netted skirt - Very, 55 GBP
INCEDE Pleated Frilled Blouse (Beige) - 53.70USD(Approx.) : MARUI web chann..., $55
Sequin skirt, 50 GBP
Black ruffle front skirt, 40 GBP

Take some time to edit through your current wardrobe and you might be surprised to find you're well on your way to creating your own Chanel-inspired look! I took a look through my own closet, and found the following pieces that fall well within the Chanel aesthetic.



Pieces I found include a brand new tuxedo inspired jacket, a knee-length dress jacket (purchased last year, primarily worn during the holidays), a tuxedo inspired blouse (also pilgrim inspired? lol) and a white sleeveless blouse.

For quite some time now I've been thinking about how I will want to redecorate my bedroom (you know, once I have a job and financial opportunity) and lately I've been thinking about black and white. With some metallic thrown in for good measure. Chiefly among new items I need are:

• desk
• mirror
• shelving
• accent rug
• something to keep my jewelry organized
• accessories & decorations

Target is one store that will always have my business, for having Wal Mart prices without the actual Wal Mart. Target has stepped up their game in the last decade, and the result is loyalty among smart shoppers. A quick browser-shopping (like window shopping!) session has me craving the following items for my room makeover.



South Hampton Desk, Round Iron Mirror, Side Table, Brushed Steel Floor Lamp, Chandelier Night Light, Crystal Lamp Base 14", Silk Lamp Shade



All accessories pictured are less than $100 each! Eifel Tower Unframed Poster, Eifel Tower Gallery Wrapped Canvas, Classical Leaves II, Abstract on Canvas, Wire Leaf Sconce, Tealight Candleholder With Mirror, Printed Glass Wall Clock, Black Floral Decorative Pillow, Cream Crinkle Pillow, Black and Grey Felt Pillow

Color Crave: Dress Up

Styling w/ Pink & Fuchsia by colorlovelife featuring Monsoon accessories

Color Summer Wardrobe by colorlovelife featuring Chinese Laundry shoes

Pink & Fuchsia Dresses by colorlovelife featuring Miss Selfridge

Color Crave: Accessorize Your Wardrobe

These scarves from Anthropologie are lovely and make a statement. Whether you're demure or flamboyant, these scarves will compliment your wardrobe quite nicely.

If carrying a purse is essential to you (isn't it to everyone?) then you'll definitely want to check out the following beautiful bags. In candy colors, these bags will add punch and vibrancy to even the most monochromatic of wardrobes.

Carry a Pop of Color by colorlovelife featuring Hermes bags

Color Crave: Home Furnishings

When it comes to furnishing and decorating your personal space, a pop of color here and there can add life and interest to any room. Whether you prefer bold bursts of color from every corner, or a small pop of color scattered throughout the space, color can make a wonderful difference.

A well-placed rug can draw your eyes from center (looking about the room) to the floor, creating an interesting space and added dimensionality to your decor. The choice of solid colors, geometric shapes, floral or abstract is yours to make. Here are some great rugs that range in price (but all are affordable to any budget) and look great!

All of these beautiful rugs can be found at the always amazing Target.

Color Crave: Pink & Fuchsia Packaging

Sometimes the packaging is just as beautiful (sometimes more) as the product's result. These beauty products from Sephora are just as pretty on the outside as they'll make you feel on the inside.

Pink & Fuchsia Beauty Products by colorlovelife on Polyvore.com

Color Crave: Beguiling Blooms

Flowers are a perfect way to dress up anything, from a silk corsage on your lapel to a vase full of daisies on your table. Partake in the exquisite beauty of these selected flowers in shades of pink and fuchsia.

Color Crave: The History Fuchsia & Pink

Colors are so versatile, we see them in literally everything around us. We live in a colorful world. Most people can name one specific color as their personal favorite, and others simply cannot choose which one they like the best. Colors are iconic. The red sole of a shoe means it's a Christian Louboutin. A blue box wrapped with a white bow means Tiffany's. Roses are red and violets are blue. Christmas is red and green. Valentine's Day is for pink and red. Easter is home for pastels. You get the idea.

In honor of our brand new feature, Color Crave, I'm bringing you a brief history of the colors we love. You might be surprised when you learn a few facts about the colors in our lives.

Fuchsia. It's part purple, part red, and part pink. Fuchsia is so versatile! Until I began work on this feature I had no idea just how extensive the color is. The first recorded use of the color fuchsia was in 1892. Before the year 1958 (when my mom was born) the color was known as "brilliant rose" in the Crayola crayon box. It was renamed magenta. Fuchsia itself has many incarnations, including Light Fuchsia Pink, Fuchsia Pink, Hollywood Cerise, Deep Fuchsia, Fandango, and Royal Fuchsia.

Pink. It's first recorded use was in the 17th century. It is largely associated with gender stereotypes, as well as sexuality stereotypes, largely focused on the gay (or LGBT) community. On the Thai Solar Calendar, pink is associated with Tuesdays; if you're born on a Tuesday you may adopt pink as your color! It is believed that if your aura is pink you strongly desire relationships. In America our President lives in the White House. In Argentina, the President lives in the Pink House. Of course we all know how much Victoria's Secret, Mary Kay and Barbie all love pink. The kind of pink no one loves: pink slip.

For more information on these two colors, you can click on over to Wikipedia.

Announcing: Color Crave

Starting Friday, Color Love Life & will be premiering a new feature, as part of the fresh new direction the site is going in. Color Crave will focus on color (singular or in combination) and how it can impact design, fashion, and life. First up, CLL& will focus on the beautiful combination of pink & fuchsia. From floral and fabric to confection and landscape, we'll show you how these colors can punch up your everyday life.