Pages with tag "lilac"

Richard's Euroflash: Purple Reign, Italian Street Style

October 31, 2008

What They Are Wearing in Rome and Naples:

During my recent jaunt to Italy, I couldn't help but notice that purple is the new black for Italians of all ages this season. The royal fashion color reigns supreme on everything from plaid lilac blouses to purple purses.

Oslo Style: What to Wear in October... and, how to make lilac work

October 23, 2008

Home Town Style: Oslo, Norway…

I began my shopping adventure today at 10 AM trying to catch up on what the greatest fashion stores in Oslo had to offer this week. It's starting to get pretty cold here with temperature dropping to 5-10 degrees Celsius (41-50 degrees Fahrenheit) so we are getting into our winter looks.

Lot's of faux fur, casual boots, bohemian tops and waistcoats are found everywhere. And, the trend color that caught my eye this time is LILAC!

I love the deep and luxurious shade of lilac that most stores offer this fall. I have actually been dreaming of a pair of lilac velvet skinny-pants, ever since I bought and then threw away a pair 12 years ago…