Party Palette | Orange, Aqua, Coral Rose + Light Sage!

Looking for a palette for your upcoming party, wedding or shower? Hoping for something fun and festive? Well, have you ever considered pairing orange with aqua and maybe a pinch of rose? I don't know about you, but these vibrant colors really do have a way of taking me somewhere very fun! I love the way they exude such a lively vibe!

{ribbon bunting | sugar lander, earrings| bananagrovedesigns, desserts and floral centerpiece | photo by gavin farrington, styled by lovely little details, centerpiece on chair | photo by christian p photography, floral design by panacea flowery, via style me pretty}

Want to know how to add a splash of color to your day? Nothing says 'party' quite like a pretty ribbon banner like this! Also don't forget that you can easily bring your color palette to life through florals and even food! It's those little pops of color that really will go a long way. So tell me... how do you feel about this party palette? Are you seeing the party planning possibilities?

Color Story | Mint Loves Lilac

A reader recently requested that I put together a palette of lilac and mint. So here you have it! Romantic, elegant, and all kinds of pretty, these colors seriously have a way of taking me somewhere dreamy! So let's get down to the details! I'm absolutely loving the layered frosting look on this cake! So pretty. And I bet tasty too! 

{beautiful bride | bouquet by poppies flowers, photo by life in still photography via style me pretty, layered cake | sweetapolita, blooms in a mason jar | midwestfinds, dress hanging | photo by corbin gurkin via style me pretty}

Looking for a way to add some soft subtle color and a touch of natural elegance to your wedding day? Do so with blooms, I say! Such a simple way to add a little color and as you can see here, you don't always have to always go bright and bold in order to make a statement. There really is something to be said about light and airy palettes like these! So what do you think? Are you liking the way that mint and lilac go hand in hand? I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

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{Giveaways}: Winners Announced!

We recently hosted a couple of amazing "Pin it to Win it'' giveaways here on The Perfect Palette! And let me tell you, the response was so exciting! A big thanks goes out to Bows 'N Ties and Luna Baazar for participating! So without further ado, we'd like to take this opportunity to announce the lucky winners! Congratulations to Alexis who has won a $200 gift card to Luna Baazar! And congratulations to Chelsea who has won a $250 gift card from Bows 'N Ties! Two fantastic contests and two very lucky ladies!

Wedding Colors I Love | Shades of Green + Ivory

Today's color inspiration is overflowing with gorgeous garden details! And for that reason alone, I'm in love! Looking for the perfect color palette for your upcoming Spring or Summer wedding? Well, have you considered the potential of a gorgeous green palette? For this wedding, I imagined a lovely outdoor ceremony beneath an old oak tree followed by a charming and quaint reception. It's a setting that is full of gorgeous details. The kind of setting that dreams are made of, really.

{centerpiece | floral design by blossom events, styling by calder clark design, photography by a bryan photo via southern weddings, heart wreath | photo by jen huang photography via elizabeth anne designs, picnic table | photo by steve steinhardt via style me pretty, striped skirts | skirts by anne cramer, styling by calder clark design, photography by a bryan photo via southern weddings, honey rum fizz cocktails | design sponge, flowing gown | photo by jose villa via once wed}

I seriously wish I could just hop into this scene and stay a while! That picnic table looks so beautiful in that setting of lush greenery. And I can't go without mentioning the lovely lanterns that are dangling from those branches! So absolutely charming. I can only imagine what they would look like lit up at night! Mix in some beautiful blooms like these and some fun striped bridesmaid skirts, and you'll be all set to say ''I do'' in style! So what do you think? What other details might you add to this look to make it yours?

Party Palette | Black + Gold

So today's color palette is one that I consider an oldie, but a goodie. It's one of my all time favorites! I even like it so much that I've even created an entire wedding board on Pinterest featuring this dazzling duo. Go ahead and check it out here if you haven't yet! Don't worry I'll be here when you get back! As you will see, there really are so many lovely ideas that incorporate this classic palette.

{chinese lanterns | photo by phindy studios, hotel sign | wit + delight, champagne glasses | ann street studio, antique frames | mialinnman}

I personally love it because you can easily incorporate vintage inspired details. But at the same time you can easily incorporate modern details that capture all the glitz and glam of city life! Some of the pins on the board I mentioned above even take on a very art deco vibe. Which of course I'm totally digging. So as you can see, it's a super versatile color palette! And one that is so simple to pull together! So what do you think? Are you seeing the party planning possibilities? 

Color Story | Berry Kissed Color

If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you might remember me mentioning that I'm a red lipstick kinda girl. Not for special occasions. Nope! I'm talking about every day. I'm not sure what it is, but I've always just loved that berry kissed look. Sure, light pinks and nudes can be pretty. But there is something to be said about a pop of color that I'll always be drawn to.

{red lipstick | revlon, american vogue 1984, drink flags | hello lucky, cups | helen rosner, colorful installment | jean-marc palisse}

I don't know what it is, but hopefully I'm not alone? There's just something so alluring to me about bright, bold color. And so that's why I am totally smitten with this berry kissed look! It's vibrant, it's loud and they're just the sort of colors I'd use to create something beautiful. So tell me, what do you think about these berry kissed hues?

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