5 Ways to Rock the Color of 2014

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New year, new Pantone Color of the Year. In 2014, it's Radiant Orchid, a pretty pink-purple with a range of shades that screams everything from elegant to trendy. Let's take a look at some of the best pieces to showcase it with. 

1) Flirty Dress 

Frock and Frill Drop Waist Dress with Scallop Embellishment, $120.69 (on sale), asos.com

There are so many things I love about this dress. The beading detail, scalloped hem, trendy drop waist, and beautifully draped back (follow the link to see it) all make the gorgeous color pop. This is a great choice for nights out; I'd wear it everywhere, but the short hemline says otherwise! For something more office or school appropriate, check out this equally chic pencil dress, also from Asos.

Style with:

Metallic Leather Box Clutch 
Royale Chic, $78, nordstrom.com

Metallic Leather Ankle-Strap Heels
Manolo Blahnik, $725, saksfifthavenue.com

2) Colorblocked Heels

Jeffrey Campbell Inaba Heel, $148, nastygal.com

The pairing of this shoe's cool, purple-based gray and lilac harmonize perfectly with 2014's Color of the Year. Although the featured shade leans on the fuchsia side, it's still got some serious purple undertones in it. This shoe would go great with a variety of outfits because of the bright color and suede material. Offset it with a structured, pure white shift at work along with a pair of statement earrings and dress it down with some dark high waisted skinnies and a mohair knit. 

Style with:

White Shift
Susana Monaco, $189, shopbop.com

Purple Statement Studs
8 Other Reasons, $40, djpremium.com

OR...

Fuzzy Relaxed Fit Sweater
3.1 Phillip Lim, $385 (on sale), lagarconne.com

Dark Wash High-Waist Skinnies
Aqua Jeans, $78, bloomingdales.com

3) Graphic Tee

Bright Bloom Crop Tee, $42, nastygal.com

Go graphic with this printed crop tee from Nasty Gal. It has a sharper hint of purple in it than the previous picks and features a few other shades as well. The abstract floral print is modern and feminine while the cropped cut allows you to play with proportions. This is a great casual tee because it effortlessly elevates your look but keeps it playful.

Style with:

Knife Pleat High-Waist Skirt
Topshop, $80, us.topshop.com

Black Leather Ankle Boot
Kenneth Cole New York, $94.96 (on sale), nordstrom.com

4) Bright Sweater

Hyped Up Sweater, $78, nastygal.com

This sweater is ideal for those lazy days when you wanna look good without trying. The oversized fit is trendy but comfy and the electric color will steal the spotlight in every outfit.

Style with:

Black Moto Jeans
Paige Denim, $289, nordstrom.com

Neon Studs
kate spade new york, $38, macys.com

5) Cool Necklace

Hammered Ombre Necklace, $8.80, forever21.com

This necklace is so unique. You'll literally never find anything like it anywhere else. The texture and jewel tone color scheme are super trendy, especially with the touch of purple at the end. Since it'll make a statement, build outfits around it.

Style with:

Black Silk Jumpsuit
Theory, $535, lyst.com

Metallic T-Strap Flat Sandals
Charlotte Russe, $10.99 (on sale), charlotterusse.com

How are you planning on trying out 2014's Color of the Year? (I'm not sure how I will be, but I know I am cause purple's my favorite color!) Let me know what you think in the comments or in and email to leatherandrouge@gmail.com.