The new year means many things to many people, and to those of us in the design industry, it means the release of fabulous new color trends. One of the first indicators to hit the market is always Pantone ‘s “Color of the Year”. Great for us, right? But what does this mean for you?
Well, the folks at the leading color-categorizing firm Pantone have spent countless hours cataloging trends in fashion, art, film and travel to determine the hottest color for all aspects of your 2012 lifestyle {read: your wedding}. For 2012, the grand dame is Tangerine Tango , a cheerful, prominent hue we l.o.v.e.
In fact, Merci New York styled the versatile shade in a recent editorial campaign produced by Brooklyn Bride and photographed by Jenny Ebert . Below, we’re sharing some of our tangerine-loving fashion accents…
Best way to use tangerine in your wedding day fashion? Your beautiful bridesmaids. I loved curating this fresh bridesmaid dress look, a Robert Rodriguez Tangerine Tango gown in beautiful chiffon with a ruched bodice and gold beading at the neck, {which instantly accessorizes the outfit}. I paired the cheery yet chic gown with a colorful DVF clutch and earrings that were hand painted neon yellow. The fringed branch prop is from the ever-cool Confetti System. {Btw, Brides who book a Merci New York styling service can snag this bridesmaid look for only a fraction of the retail cost. Just contact us at info(at)mercinewyork(dot)com for details}.
Another way to add a little tangerine dream is with a hint of fringe… perhaps not for your wedding, but for a funky bachelorette party look. This gorgeous piece is from one of my favorite designers, ROARKEnyc . Owner / designer Laeticia Stanfield injects a downtown meets glam NYC aesthetic into each of her pieces… I styled this particular piece over an Ivy & Aster dress {complete with a melangerie of neon painted animals, just for fun} and a neon Jennifer Behr headpiece, but off the editorial, it would look super haute with a draped pima tee, leather leggings and booties… perfect for dancing the night away! The beautiful makeup is by Facetime Beauty Concierge . 
Another fun and fresh way to add tangerine is to slowly incorporate it into your decor. I’m sure many of our blogger friends have created tangerine boards galore for you to peruse, but I loved the simple mix of the shade with fuchsia in this trim from the folks at Confetti System . Pretty cool against the stark backdrop, right?
Of course, even the boldest brides aren’t really thinking of wearing tangerine while they walk down the aisle, but a fun little accessory swap can keep it festive for the reception or after party. Above, I added a mix of color bobby pins to a simple ‘do. Below, I added a stunning tangerine necklace from Elva Fields to the bride’s playful Ulla-Maija gown from Gabriella New York Bridal Salon . Both would be fun and festive ways to update your wedding dress from ceremony to par-tay.
{Psst, don’t you just love this gown}?
Okay, want to get crazy on your wedding day? Not many brides would take the leap, but a playful way to get more for your wedding-dress-buck is to SKIP the trash the dress session {I still cringe at that trend} and instead err for a post-wedding photoshoot restyling your gown in a totally off-kilter and crazy way. Here, you see me styling our bride with tangerine, yellow, green and pink accents. It’s pretty nutty, but very fun. I kinda want to see her on a swing set with her groom in a day-after-the-wedding photoshoot… The layered tees were simple finds from Urban Outfitters , the “belt” is yardage from M&J Trim , and the nylon friendship bracelets were also from ROARKEnyc …
Here’s a fun little shot of what the Merci New York team dragged into this shoot from our countless {and bottomless} Mary Poppins bags of tricks. While it looks like a playhouse, it also show how we exercised restraint {except for that last look, of course}. With bright colors like Tangerine Tango, less is almost always more for a wearable look. Pick one bold piece and rock it! 
Hope you enjoyed these Merci New York stylist-endorsed tips for adding Pantone’s Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango , into all your wedding-related outfits… To learn more about how to tuck the tone into your decor, feel free to swing by design*sponge or Brooklyn Bride for more…
xx,
All photos courtesy of Jenny Ebert .
