Fall’s passion for purple

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Aug 4, ‵08
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We usually associate Fall with colors like brown, red, green, and deep yellow. This year we’re seeing shades of purple appear in Fall collections across the board. A color that was once associated with royalty, wealth, and power is now to be worn by woman everywhere. It’s commonly thought that people who embrace the color purple are creative, eccentric, independent, and mysterious. This intriguing color brings sophistication to our usual measure of fall colors. It works beautifully with grays, blacks, and denim. It’s a quick way to update your wardrobe for the season, without having to spend a fortune. Try to work at least one piece of purple into your story this season, even if it’s only a scarf. Be a bit mysterious, and let out your inner royal. Let the majestic color work magic on you!

purple items in this observation:

Middle Row:

  • frilly wool belted coat @ Topshop
  • Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Jabot bow blouse @ Net-a-Porter
  • Lee Angel ‘Risa’ multi layer necklace w/ stones @ Shopbop
  • Cape frill blouse @ Topshop
  • Burberry Privet packaway trench @ Net-a-Porter



    • Bottom Row

  • matte opaque tights @ Banana Republic
  • Miu Miu Lurex tweed pencil skirt @ Net-a-Porter
  • ‘Whittemore’ pointed-toe flat @ Banana Republic
  • Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile hobo @ Saks
  • Prada ruffle sandals @ Saks
  • Diane von Furstenberg suede ‘Pharaoh’ high heel boot @ Topshop
  • Botkier ‘Morgan’ fringe tote


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    • Barchbo

      Am very excited about purple for fall! I went crazy this weekend with all of the shades in the store, but limited myself to one eggplant tunic. But there WILL be more.

      I have content myself with fall clothing…since it’s 104 today. Sigh.

    • Barchbo

      Am very excited about purple for fall! I went crazy this weekend with all of the shades in the store, but limited myself to one eggplant tunic. But there WILL be more.

      I have content myself with fall clothing…since it’s 104 today. Sigh.

    • Barchbo

      Am very excited about purple for fall! I went crazy this weekend with all of the shades in the store, but limited myself to one eggplant tunic. But there WILL be more.

      I have content myself with fall clothing…since it’s 104 today. Sigh.

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      104 yikes! Not exactly lending itself to Fall shopping. I’m loving purple too. I think it looks good with blue eyes as well as brown.

    • http://styleobserver.com Jean V. Pratt

      104 yikes! Not exactly lending itself to Fall shopping. I’m loving purple too. I think it looks good with blue eyes as well as brown.

    • http://www.giftgirl.com Jean Voute Pratt

      104 yikes! Not exactly lending itself to Fall shopping. I’m loving purple too. I think it looks good with blue eyes as well as brown.

    • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

      Yay! Finally my favorite color is the it color – which means there will be LOTS to choose from!

      Elisas last blog post..An extra nugget of coolness…

    • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

      Yay! Finally my favorite color is the it color – which means there will be LOTS to choose from!

      Elisas last blog post..An extra nugget of coolness…

    • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

      Yay! Finally my favorite color is the it color – which means there will be LOTS to choose from!

      Elisas last blog post..An extra nugget of coolness…

    • http://ladylanguage.com/blog Michelle

      I wear purple always no matter when the trend setters say it is style. That color is always a top seller online at the store no matter what season :-) I am glad to see it spotlighted this Fall.

      Michelles last blog post..Comment on The Lady Loves…Ruche by Pamela White

    • http://ladylanguage.com/blog Michelle

      I wear purple always no matter when the trend setters say it is style. That color is always a top seller online at the store no matter what season :-) I am glad to see it spotlighted this Fall.

      Michelles last blog post..Comment on The Lady Loves…Ruche by Pamela White

    • http://ladylanguage.com/blog Michelle

      I wear purple always no matter when the trend setters say it is style. That color is always a top seller online at the store no matter what season :-) I am glad to see it spotlighted this Fall.

      Michelles last blog post..Comment on The Lady Loves…Ruche by Pamela White

    • http://www.color-chart.org color_chart

      Yeah I have to agree i love the color purple… it shouts at you… remember the color of the walls in monicas apartment friends the most popular tv show ever PURPLE :)

    • http://www.color-chart.org color_chart

      Yeah I have to agree i love the color purple… it shouts at you… remember the color of the walls in monicas apartment friends the most popular tv show ever PURPLE :)

    • http://allcolortattoos.com Rod

      i love the color purple

    • http://allcolortattoos.com Rod

      i love the color purple

    • http://allcolortattoos.com Rod

      i love the color purple

    • http://styleobserver.net/2008/09/18/style-observed-purple-post/ style observed: purple post | style observed | Style Observer Dev

      [...] Purple is everywhere this fall, and the best thing about the trend is its versatility. It spans so many categories —scarves, bags, dresses, and shoes to name a few— and unlike some other trends, this is one that anyone can pull off because the options are endless. Making purple work really depends on what you pair with it. [...]