Colors have long been proven to affect feelings; whether happiness, self-confidence, seduction or aggression. Due to this perception, the colors of clothes we wear say a lot about our personality and sense of style. According to Glamour magazine, vibrant warm colors like yellow and orange easily portray feelings of happiness and confidence. Blues and greens are seen as smart colors that are ideal for fighting stress. Red and the more subtle pink are the colors of seduction. These colors usually work effectively when meeting new people. Color science experts agree that darker color shades represent empowerment. To appear powerful and in command, you may choose to wear clothes with darker hues like black, dark green and dark blue. The category also includes dark chocolate, deep purple and charcoal among others.
Why this year’s summer is all about yellow
Every season, color experts at Pantone Color Institute release a much awaited report on fashion color trends. The institute selects top colors highlighted during the New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The colors regularly hit the streets in the upcoming fashion seasons. For the spring and summer 2019 season, the institute is witnessing a trend towards empowerment with a focus on uplifting spirits and push to promote playful expression. Yellow is at the center of the realignment. The lively yellow hues to watch this summer include turmeric, aspen gold and mango mojito.
• Aspen gold – this deep yellow aspen gold effectively stimulates joyful expressions and pacifies good cheer all around it. The color is more balanced and matches perfectly with reddish shades in the shimmering fiesta pallet. Having this dress color in your wardrobe, especially for the summer is bound to make you feel attractive and confident.
• Mango mojito – this bright yellow color feeds into our inner craving for creature comfort. The summery color is one of the most talked about hues on the runway because it complements the skin color. Mano mojito works well in silk dresses and jackets and pairs well with greens and reds to produce a remarkable and stimulating effect.
• Turmeric – turmeric is a vitalizing color featuring shades of orange and yellow; the very embodiment of spring and summer. The spice color also infuses a tinge of pithiness into the color wheel and pairs well with an array of colors. The colors include blues, reds, tans, greens and browns. Turmeric comes alive on button-up shirts, jackets and sweater dresses.
Other yellows and greens
The other yellow shades to look for this summer are the egg-yolk pastel and lemon verbena. According to Glowsly Fashion Review, lemon verbena is a trendy soft yellow color is sure to turning heads this summer. Clothing lines with this bright yellow color come off as cheerful and delicious. Leading fashion houses like Miu Miu, Chanel and Tibi have unveiled their summer yellow collections, where lemon verbena has featured prominently. The summer collections include skirt suits, dresses and sweaters. A lemon verbena cladding pairs well with pastels and blues.
The egg yolk pastel yellow is eerily similar to lemon verbena, but has a splash of cream. As one of the 2019 spring color trends to watch, the glamorous egg yolk shade pairs well with pastels. A number of daytime dresses, pantsuits and trench coats of the same color have been unveiled by several fashion houses, including Tibi and Escada. Green is also riding high this summer and no designer wants to be left behind. Topping the list of trendy greens is terrarium moss, neon green and pepper stem. The neon green color is always screaming for attention.
The unveiling of neon green comes in a season punctuated with a wave of soft naturals and pastel collections. The color is inspired by the 80’s punk sub-culture. The liberal use of neon green is evident in several minimalistic dresses and jackets that have already hit the runway this year. Off-White and Natasha Zinko are some of the fashion houses offering the color in their spring collections. Terrarium Moss is a lush green shade reminiscent of the vine plantation and the cool rainforest. This summer color bodes well with floral shades. Terrarium Moss has long been used to portray militaristic candor, a jungle mentality that is currently gripping the runway.
Female models have particularly taken terrarium to another level as witnessed in the recent fashion releases. Pepper stem is a windswept form of terrarium moss. The lighter green shade is much warmer and radiates health and natural charm that augurs well for the spring collection. Pepper stem was a big hit during the spring fashion season, and it is slated to make waves into the summer. The monochromes of the shade are highly appealing when you look at the high waste pants and jackets featured by fashion designers. Some of the fashion houses that have embraced pepper stem in their spring and summer collection include Alberta Ferretti and Dries Van Noten.
Sizzling summer fashion by Caitlin Craig Lawrence
Caitlin Craig Lawrence at New York Fashion Week
Caitlin Craig Lawrence is a US based fashion brand on the rise. The brand is keen on exploring global contemporary designs inspired by nature, seasons and celebrity fashion. This year’s Caitlin Craig Lawrence summer wardrobe constituting dresses, pants and jackets focuses on shades of yellow and green. The colors are inspired by a caucus of fashion enthusiasts within the fashion house and millennial’s who see yellow as the new pink.
It worth noting that yellow is also one of the hottest hues on the red carpet today. The team that works alongside Catlin to bring fabulous in-style fashion to the wider public includes experienced pattern makers, couturiers and seamstresses. The brand continuously engages its partners to explore new opportunities. The fashion house recently established an online portal exhibiting some of its trendiest collections. The portal also allows visitors to make purchases and learn more about the brand.