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WTF Is Radiant Orchid and Why Do We Want It So Badly?

Pantone's 2014 Color of the Year has us coveting purple everything. Here, some of our top picks
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Spray & Go
Okay, so I took a few liberties with this list. Even though St. Ive's new Continuous Spray Fresh Hydration Lotion isn't exactly orchid colored, the light floral scent is too good not to share. And while I was extremely doubtful of how good a spray lotion could really be, St. Ives put my suspicions to shame. No grease, no mess and I can pick it up on my weekly (okay, biweekly) shopping trip to Target? I'm sold.

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Pantone Runway
Oh DKNY ... When Fashion Week came around, I searched for the perfect orange lipstick, perfected my sleek ponytail and lusted after your out-of-my-budget clothing line. And now I come across this sporty-chic perfection in radiant orchid? Granted I have no clue how to wear a see-through, ankle-length dress with sneakers in the real world, but I want it nonetheless. And I'm pretty sure you do, too.

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Red Orchid Carpet Ready
Lupita Nyong'o, star of "12 Years a Slave," has been making a huge splash in the fashion community. Why you ask? Because a) she looks beautiful in just about everything, b) she takes risks and c) I'll lose just about all of you to go Google what exact shade of lipstick she's wearing. (Hint: that bit of metallic comes from eyeshadow pressed onto the middle of her lips over MAC lipstick in Violetta.)

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Kiss, Kiss
Come spring (or sooner) when celebs, models and next-door neighbors alike are sporting violet-hued makeup, don't fear. The look may seem too bold and bright to put on your own face, but there are more subdued ways to wear it. Instead of a bright lipstick, try the shade out with a lip pencil like Bite Beauty's High Pigment Matte Pencil in Violet. Lip pencil is easier to layer so you can control how much or how little you want to flaunt the trend.

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Dress for Success
The best part about Pantone's Color of the Year is how universally flattering it is -- surprising given how electric it looks. Whether you have deep olive skin or you classify yourself as porcelain, with blonde or flaming red hair, radiant orchid will still brighten your whole look � in a good way. This Splendid stretch-jersey mini dress is perfect for spring or winter. Add ankle boots and a statement necklace for the warmer months or black tights and a scarf to add a splash of color to your winter wardrobe.

BY HAYLEY MASON | DEC 6, 2013 | SHARES
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