Be Radiant in 2014!

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Emerald was so 2013. According to Pantone, the leading industry corporation of color, Radiant Orchid is 2014’s color of the year.  This is the perfect color to kick off the year; it’s bright, flirty and makes a bold statement!  The best way to incorporate orchid into your wardrobe is with a statement accessory, such as a bag. From a clutch, purse or tote, a colorful bag is the great everyday accessory. The wonderful thing about orchid is that it’s a great color year around. It will brighten up your winter and fall wardrobe and looks great with your colorful spring and summer outfits.

If you’re not ready to commit to a bag, try little pops of orchid in your wardrobe. A pump, dress or even a floral scarf will be an excellent way to show your fashion forward self this year. 2014 is a year of expression. Whether your personal style is preppy or boho chic, orchid will spice up any outfit. But this doesn’t have to stop at your closet doors, bring this captivating tone into your beauty regime! Sephora is starting the year with a large collection of radiant orchid products for your eyes, lips, cheeks and nails. This versatile hue works for most complexions so you will have no trouble finding a shade to compliment your skin tone and personality.

So my challenge to you this year is to wear color. Be bold, be expressive, and be radiant! Radiant Orchid is so 2014 and a marvelous addition to any fashionista’s everyday life. Share with us below your favorite orchid accessory!

It Girl Trend Report: Handbag Essentials

All of us girls keep little treasures in our purse that we can't live without.  Hey, who knows what you might need at a moment's notice?  Gotta be prepared!  We talked to our It Girls, and were curious to see what handbag essentials they coveted the most.  Now, for an exclusive peek inside their handbags...

Alyx:  "This is a great hand sanitizer that contains lemon oil.  I also love this small Altoids tin, because it fits in any size purse."

Rachel:  "These are my favorite sunglasses hands down.  I never leave the house without my Ray Ban wayfarers!"

Victoria: "I have so much trust in Bobbi Brown Cosmetics- it was the first makeup I started wearing when I turned 13.  This palette that I keep in my purse is perfect... if you're looking tired, you can use it on your lips and cheeks.  It brightens up your whole look, for effortless beauty!"

Serena: "I chose these because this is my signature bag-- my sisters know me by my bright pink purse.  I always carry lipstick and bobby pins in case of a beauty emergency.  I feel like lipstick can really transform a look.  I try to carry a few different colors so I can pick one suited to the situation-- I usually have a nude, a soft pink, and a statement color.  Right now, I'm really into coral on my lips!  It's really handy when I go out last minute and wanna kick my look up a notch."

Marisa: "I keep my mascara, called Fairy Drops, in my purse.  This mascara has fibers that attach to your eyelashes, which acts like extensions.  Perfect for going out on last minute notice!"

There you have it!  Our It Girls keep their purses stocked with all sorts of things, to be prepared for life as it comes.  What necessity do you keep in your purse at all times?

Designed with Purpose- Hearts.com

Handbags: Messenger Bag, Black & White Clutch, Purple Clutch.

We clearly love fashion, and we also love giving back.  So when Hearts approached us with their products, we flipped.  Fashion with a purpose?  Now, that's something we can really get excited about!  Not to mention, their products are right on trend, and totally fabulous.  To explain a little more about Hearts, here's a bit about them:

"Hearts is an ethical fashion brand that designs exclusive handbags, jewelry and fashion accessories for both men and women. Hearts upholds the ideals of "people and the planet first" in order to provide consumers with alternatives to the traditional fashion supply chain. The company supports quality of life for more than 2,000 artisans around the globe, ensuring that each person involved in the production cycle receives fair wages and safe working conditions. Every Hearts item is crafted to minimize environmental impact by using low-impact processes and eco-friendly materials wherever possible."

We are thrilled to be a supporter of Hearts, and are in love with these handbags!  Want to get your hands on your own Hearts items?  Well, they were so kind as to extend a 30% off promo code to our readers!  Just use the code TSS30 at checkout, now through 5/31.

Blue Crush

{On Ali} Top: Aryn K (similar here).  Jeans: J Brand.  Heels: Jessica Simpson.  Purse: Hearts.  Jewelry: Forever 21.  {On Sakura} Jumpsuit: H&M (similar here) {On Karen} Blazer: Sears (similar here). Pants: Forever 21. Heels: Shoedazzle (old, similar here). Purse: Charming Charlie (old, similar here). Jewelry: Forever 21.

We've got the blues... for cobalt, that is.  Sometimes the simple primary colors really do the trick, and add some added punch to your wardrobe.  Paired with black or white, a vibrant blue hue stands out.  Here we show that blue can look great worn as a top or on the bottom-- add some accessories, and you've got one chic ensemble!  We're big advocates of adding color into your closet.  Cool tones such as blue are also a big hit for spring.  Blue, we've got a crush on you.

Looking for the perfect accessory to add to your colorful outfit?  We fell in love with Ali's purse from Hearts (um, how cute is that geometric pattern?!) and you can get it too with our secret steal.  Hearts was so kind to extend a 30% discount to our readers, using code TSS30 at checkout.  Another reason to fall in love with Hearts?  They are cruelty free, and promote sustainable fashion.  We're all for it!

{Hearts.com promo code valid until 5/31/13}