Style Guide Winner | September

vintage teacups | project sarafan
nesting bowls | romy and clare
8x10 photograph | one december
feather ring | double ele

Every month we hold a Style Guide Challenge where we ask our amazing curator's to build collections around a common theme. This month's theme was all about Fall Color, which was inspired by Pantone's Fall 2013 color palette. The challenge was entitled A Riot of Color or Just a Pop, where the challenge was to either go crazy with color or go neutral with just a hint of color. The winner of our challenge becomes our Guest Stylist on Pinterest the following month where they get to show off their individual style and share with your their favorite finds throughout the internet.

Incite a Riot was a play off of our Just a Pop theme. Jenn took a monochromatic palette and infused it with a riot of color with just one colorful image.

orange | sugartowne
coin purse | oktak
dahlia flower | paper altar
color block pillows | jillian rene decor

Cinne went the opposite direction of Jenn with Pop Color Riot. Her bold and colorful palette uses some of the colors of the season like koi, turbulence and deep rich yellow.

ceramic necklace | karo art
metallic tote bag | independent reign
love notebook | the black spruce
mosaic belt buckle | romy and clare

Helen played up a variety of neutrals like lichen and camel, but all with a shiny metallic element, in Metallic Neutrals.

watercolor painting | fiona zakka
charcoal soap | lebotanicals
ring | le chien noir jewelry
scarf | project sarafan

As this was a challenge, we have to have a winner, someone who really captured the feeling of this seasons Fall Colors.  Our winner is Kim of Semi Sweet Studios! Her collection entitled, Pantone 19-4215: Turbulence, focused on the deep gray tone for this season.

See you next month for our next style guide challenge!

Our September Style Guide Challenge with the Pantone 2013 Fall Colors

dinner plate ∙ Romy and Clare
striped pillows  ∙ Jillian Rene Decor

Each month, we gather together to host what we call, a Style Guide Challenge. We come up with a relevant theme for the season and ask our stylists to create collections not only to showcase the amazing finds on Etsy, but also their incredible style as well.

We realize that Etsy is a crowded place, full of unbelievable finds, but sometimes it's just a bit hard to sort through all of them.  That's where we come in!  We create mini shopping guides to help you shop more easily.  This month we are helping you shop the latest fall color trends with our Pantone Fall Color Challenge, A Riot of Color or Just a Pop.

Are you ready to start shopping? 

Fall 2013 || Color Focus: Turbulence

Revving up for Fall?  It all starts with the right accessories and color palette.  Using Pantone's colors as I guide, I am exploring each color with some of my favorite finds from Etsy. This color focus is all about Turbulence or what I like to call a dark and stormy gray.  I think every season needs a good gray as a neutral and this one is perfect for fall since it's a deep tone and mixes very well with acai, koi, and vivacious.  Do you see turbulence in your future? 

Turbulence:

1. raindrops coin purse by oktak

2. botanical prints by 88 editions

3. silk color block pillow by Jillian Rene Decor

4. paris cafe photo by The Paris Print Shop

5. gray tote bag by Independent Reign

Fall 2013 || Color Focus: ACAI

It's finally here, well almost here at least officially. I am talking about Fall/Autumn or whatever you may call it.  I've said this many times before but it is my absolutely favorite season of the year with Spring being number two.  With the new season comes new and fun colors to explore.  Pantone has released it's fall color palette and I am going to be sharing my favorite items on Etsy that show off these fabulous fall colors. First up is Acai, a deep purple, which always seem to be a hallmark of fall fashion. 

Acai:
1. circus pillow by knit frekkles
2. floral silk scarf by Cinne Worthington
3. fifties brooch by Trees 4 the Wood
4. color block planter by Sea & Asters
5. purple pillow boxes by Green Bug Marketplace

Nectarine and Poppy Red | Pantone Color for Spring

We've reached the last of the Pantone 2013 Spring Colors and it's been quite a journey.  Our final two colors are Poppy Red and Nectarine. Both are punchy and fun and work great together or with a neutral like gray or linen. These colors are definitely not subdued and will make a statement. From a little red dress to a color block pillow, it's easy to incorporate these colors into your Spring!

Poppy Red and Nectarine picks:

1. Red Poppies Print | Calamari Studio
2. Poppy and Hedgehog Mobile | Studio by the Forest
3. Orange Plaid Leggings | I Heart Fink
4. Orange Dahlia's Print | Pure Nature Photos
5. Orange Serving Bowl | Karo Art
6. Color Block Pillow | Jillian Rene Decor
7. Photo Locket | So Little Time Co.
8. Red Dress | Assaf Pelleg
9. Messenger Bag | Bayan Hippo

Lemon Zest and Linen | More Pantone Colors for Spring

Yellow is the quintessential Spring color. It's always fresh, cheerful and welcoming no matter the season.  Lemon Zest is Pantone's yellow for 2013.  It reminds me of daffodils and other early spring blooms.  This color just screams, "Spring is Here"!

a zest of lemon: (from left to right)

hounds tooth print pillow | giardino
yellow ceramic bowl | karo art
brass ring | la chica de los anillos
screen printed sweatshirt | zwzzy
polymer clay stud earrings | a quiet curiosity
yellow cafe chairs | the paris print shop
double mail holder with key hooks | pig and fish
lino print cards | trees 4 the wood
yellow tree | pure nature photos
personalized clutch | mama bleu designs

Named after the lightweight fabric and perhaps the perfect neutral for those warmer days,
Linen goes well with everything. Mix it with other subtle tones or play it up with poppy citrus brights. Pantone's Linen is your Spring must have neutral.

fresh linens: ( from left to right)

sculptural heart pendant | peiffer studios
botanical print | 88 editions
tumbled marble coasters | one december
zipper pillow cover | all things white
sculptural planter | l and m studio
striped top | assaf pelleg
linen purse | oktak
vintage linen table set | lovintage finds
table lamp | filigree creations
fiber jewelry | elena rosenberg

Pantone 2013 | Cool Tones : Monaco Blue, African Violet, Dusk Blue

Are you ready for more Spring color?  I featured Pantone's color picks for 2013 starting with colors from the Green family a couple weeks ago. This week we dive into those color tones of blue and purple.

Monaco Blue is very similar to a Royal Blue with a splash of Navy. It's a bit more fashion friendly than Tangerine Tango and meshes very well with Dusk Blue, Grayed Jade and Emerald.

Monaco Blue :
hand printed linen table runner | Giardino
infinity scarf | Seven White Rabbits
felt flower pillow cover | Jillian Rene Decor

Purple has never been my favorite color, but African Violet, Pantone's Purple choice for 2013 is a great accent color. I especially like it paired with Grayed Jade. I would have assumed it would have been a bit darker since it has violet in the name, but to me it leans toward lavender. Either way, I think it works well with most colors in the 2013 palette.

African Violet :
long sleeve top | Assaf Pelleg
beaded necklace | A Quiet Curiosity
water color painting | Louise Art Studio
hand carved stamp | Creatiate

I will wrap up the cool tones with Dusk Blue.  A very soft blue with lots of gray. I think this color also works very well with Monaco Blue.  I really see this as a perfect wedding color in 2013, don't you?

Dusk Blue :
butterfly clutch | Mama Bleu Designs
wrap top | Lirola
hand printed linen tea towel | Homesteading Roasters

We are halfway through the Pantone 2013 colors. Next up Lemon Zest and Linen!

Pantone 2013 | The Greens

16x20 photograph by The Paris Print Shop
tote bag by Cloth and Ink

It's a new year and it's time to introduce some new colors into our life. Every year Pantone names the color of the year and a whole color palette for us to enjoy. Today I am focusing on the greens. One is the star, another a muted favorite and the last one is bright and fresh. Even if you aren't a trendsetter don't be afraid to show your color style!

Emerald Green is the color of 2013.

A jewel tone that will definitely make you stand out from the crowd.

billy ball pillow by Jillian Rene Decor
scarf by Knit Frekkles

Grayed Jade is actually one of my favorite colors from the 2013 color palette. I think just about anything with a gray undertone is my favorite color. Grays just work well with everything and this

pastel green is no exception.

purse by Bayan Hippo
wall organizer by Pig and Fish

I think tender shoots is a softer version of chartreuse. This color really screams spring to me and is definitely a happy color that just feels fresh. Bring on Spring!

Stay tuned for this years blues next week.