Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Trend Alert: Coral

I just received my new Metropolitan Home and it looks like coral is making a comeback! I thought it was on it's way out a just a few months ago but hey, trends come and go...and go away and come back and and disappear...well, you get the picture. What I like about coral this season is that I'm seeing more of a rich orange-red coral, instead of a "pinkish" coral that maybe we've seen in the past. Coral looks beautiful alongside warm grey or paired with black and crisp white. It also looks beautiful with teal, yellow, or neutrals.


Clockwise from top left: coral pillow - wshome; faux coral - zgallerie; scroll pillow - wshome; tangerine waves charger - global views.
MICHAEL Michael Kors clementine top; tahari trenchcoat - bluefly.com; jewel flower ring & janelle dangle earrings - forever 21; faux cork wedges - overstock.com.







PHOTO CREDITS: (1,2,3,8) KELLY WEARSTLER; (4&6) BETSY BURNHAM; (5) COTE MAISON; (7) MET HOME

16 comments:

  1. yummy pix! I love that a few of us had posts on the resurrected trend, but none of us had overlap. Clearly, there's enough to go around Loved your take on the trend. Beautiful (BEAUTIFUL) images in your post.

    ciao, bella!

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  2. I'm happy that coral is sticking around. I didn't think it had run its course yet. It adds the perfect pop; not as bright as pink and not as bold as red.

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  3. Oh my goodness! The combination of coral and greys is so beautiful, great pics!

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  4. Love this color! Thanks for sharing... I thought it was here and gone too! I found a coral stool that now I have to go buy today!

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  5. Faux corals is definitely the way to go, since reefs are endangered...

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  6. coral and turquoise are my fav materials, the color of coral is pure summer and makes me happy in a second love the pillow and the earrings!

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  7. Coral is one of my favorites! You found some treasures here!

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  8. Yeah, I'm surprised as well. I nearly resigned to putting my coral motifs away, so your post has made me very happy! I'm usually not one to follow trends, but I don't like my style to be dated either. Thank you!

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  9. I just discovered your blog and I LOVE it! I adore coral! It's one of my favorites right now!
    xoxo

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  10. I read about this trend... I pulled out my old coral necklace and wore it the other day and I had sooooo many compliments!

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  11. eeek to be honest, I am not much of a coral fan, I think it has something to do with looking awful on me...but that little dresser under the tupac painting is pure gorgeous.

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  12. what a color packed post...just fabulous. that coral is such a happy color, i think it puts people in the mood for vacations, sunshine and fruity drinks. i adore the 4th one from the bottom, with that dresser and the wall treatment. would be an entry way that would grab your attention!

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  13. Those coral sconces next to the fireplace are amazing!!

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  14. I Agree with " avant garde" comment, it gives me a happy filling, takes me back to the 80's my first time pregnant, my second shop was decorated in coral as well,the colour suits me too. I can see myself in it again. And still have a roll our two of fabric, have to dig in my storage for it!

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  15. Truly a gorgeous color! One of my favorites these days :) It really goes well with white...My favorite photos are 2 and 3 from top, I adore those earrings!

    All the photos are pretty! I really enjoyed looking at them :)

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