So long, summer! Here at FN, we're more than ready to stow away the past season's neons and pastels in order to make room for new duds featuring the Fall 2013 Pantone shades. With names like Acai and Vivacious, these are the colors we—and you—will be wearing all through the -ber months.
Start injecting these hues into your wardrobe! Here are our top five Pantone-declared colors for the new season and how to wear them for day and night.MYKONOS BLUE
A color that reflects the architectural details found in its namesake Grecian island, Mykonos Blue has all the makings of a classic hue.
Day: Relish the remaining sunny days in a sweet yet sexy crop top. Contrast your pants with sandals in a look-at-me shade.
Embossed crop top, P1,745, Miss Selfridge; cropped pants, P2,380, G2000; daisy charm bracelet, P349.75, Yhansy; t-bar sandal, P2,795, Le Bunny Bleu
Night: Set hearts racing in a whisper-thin top and clingy disco pants. Your footwear of choice? Heels high enough to boost your confidence, yet low enough to keep you on your feet.
Checkered camisole, P555, Forever 21; disco pants, P2,295, Topshop; seahorse ring, P350, Jean & Rosz; ankle-strap sandal, P3,495, Staccato at CMGVIVACIOUS
Unlike its charming and sweet light pink sister, Vivacious is loud, proud, and eye-catching.
Day: Hit a home run in a casual baseball tee and a swingy skater skirt. Since you're only wearing the shirt for show, there's no reason why you can't style it with a pair of wedges.
Baseball sweatshirt, P815, Forever 21; skater skirt, P845, LOVE by Bayo; pendant necklace, P299, Yhansy; wedge sandal, P3,499, Staccato at CMG
Night: Paint the town pink in leg-lengthening floral shorts. Flats won't make much of an impact; statement heels are more appropriate.
Zip pocket blouse, P1,980, G2000; floral shorts, P915, Forever 21; tri-plate necklace, P280, Jean & Rosz; lace-up sandal, P3,999, Memorata by CLNACAI
Regal, rich, and alluring, Acai is a foolproof shade for the holidays. This may just be the FN team's favorite for the new season.
Day: Living in a tropical country does have its perks, one of which is dressing in breezy pieces all year long. We can almost hear the beach calling.
Digital print dress, P1,495, Plains & Prints; bead bracelet, P355, Yhansy; jeweled sandal, P1,399, CLN
Night: Va-va-voom! We couldn't decide what we love more about this dress—the gorgeous purple hue or the curve-enhancing silhouette—that we had to call a tie.
Bandage dress, P3,095, Miss Selfridge; stone and chain cuff, P425, Yhansy; studded sandal, P1,499, Memorata by CLNSAMBA
A fiery red like Samba needs to be worn with confidence in spades. Are you up for the sartorial challenge?
Day: A romper is just about the easiest thing to wear on lazy weekends. Amp the cuteness quotient with patent doll shoes.
Floral romper, P3,645, Topshop; heart ring, P280, Jean & Rosz; Mary Jane flat, P1,049, The Little Things She Needs
Night: Wearing red to a hot date is a no-brainer. Save the feminine touch for round two; when you need to wow, sexy and seductive is the way to go.
Checkered dress, P3,095, Miss Selfridge; velvet and chain necklace, P485, Yhansy; multi-strap sandal, P3,999, Memorata by CLNEMERALD
Spring 2013's Emerald makes a return this season. Wear it on anything and everything, from jewelry to frocks to shoes.
Day: Combine boy and girl elements in a Peter Pan collar top and captoe brogues. We like the dressed down yet pulled together appeal of this look—perfect for lunch with friends.
Peter Pan collar top, P695, Plains & Prints; shorts, P995, Bayo; arrow earrings, P320, Jean & Rosz; oxford, P2,795, Le Bunny Bleu
Night: Set off a striking emerald blazer with pristine white separates. Black may be the obvious choice for night, but white ensures you stand out from the crowd.
Waterfall blazer, P2,395, Dorothy Perkins; blouse, P1,980, G2000; trousers, P1,250, Plains & Prints; dangling earrings, P349.75, Yhansy; strappy sandal, P1,999, CMG
Looking to buy? Use our store directory for easy shopping:
- Bayo is available at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, SM Mall of Asia, TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Mall, Eastwood Mall, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, Greenhills, Gateway, Podium, Glorietta 3, Market! Market!, Festival Mall, Robinsons Ermita, Sta. Lucia East, SM Fairview, Robinsons Metro East, SM Manila, SM Southmall, SM Sucat, SM Bicutan, SM Marikina, and SM Cebu, among other locations.
- CLN is available at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, SM Mall of Asia, TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Mall, Eastwood Mall, SM Megamall, SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, Greenhills, Gateway, Podium, Glorietta 3, Market! Market!, Festival Mall, Robinsons Ermita, Sta. Lucia East, SM Fairview, Robinsons Metro East, SM Manila, SM Southmall, SM Sucat, SM Bicutan, SM Marikina, and SM Cebu, among other locations.
- CMG is available at Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Midtown, Power Plant Mall, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Alabang Town Center, Gateway, Glorietta, Greenhills, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, and Trinoma, among other locations.
-Dorothy Perkins is available at SM Mall of Asia, Power Plant Mall, Trinoma, The Podium, Glorietta 3, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Magnolia, and Robinsons Place Manila.
- Forever 21 is available at SM Megamall, SM Aura Premier, SM Makati, SM North EDSA The Block, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Cebu, and SM Lanang Premier.
- G2000 is available at Shangri-la Plaza Mall.
- Jean & Rosz is available at The Ramp Crossings and Retail Lab Power Plant Mall.
- Le Bunny Bleu is available at Shangri-la Plaza Mall and Glorietta 5.
- Miss Selfridge is available at Greenbelt 5, Shangri-la Plaza Mall, and Robinsons Magnolia.
- Plains & Prints is available at Trinoma, SM North EDSA, Alabang Town Center, Ali Mall, Eastwood City Walk, Gateway, Market! Market!, SM Megamall, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Manila, Robinsons Metro East, Glorietta 1, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Star Mills, Robinsons Sta. Rosa, SM Bacoor, SM Fairview, SM Manila, SM Lucena, SM Pampanga, SM San Lazaro, SM Southmall, SM Sucat, SM Sta. Mesa, SM Marilao, SM Masinag, SM Lipa, and Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall.
- The Little Things She Needs is available at Robinsons Galleria and Eastwood City Walk.
- Topshop is available at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Power Plant Mall, Alabang Town Center, Bonifacio High Street, Greenbelt 3, SM Mall of Asia, The Podium, Robinsons Magnolia, Robinsons Place Ermita, Robinsons Galleria, Trinoma, and Ayala Center Cebu.
- Yhansy is available at Shangri-La Plaza Mall and SM Valenzuela; and The Ramp Crossings Glorietta 4, Quezon Avenue, Trinoma, and Shangri-la Plaza Mall.
A color that reflects the architectural details found
in its namesake Grecian island, Mykonos Blue has all
the makings of a classic hue.
a. Day: Relish the remaining sunny days in a sweet yet
sexy crop top. Contrast your pants with sandals in a
look-at-me shade.
Embossed crop top, P1,745, Miss Selfridge; cropped
pants, P2,380, G2000; daisy charm bracelet, P349.75,
Yhansy; t-bar sandal, P2,795, Le Bunny Bleu
b. Night: Set hearts racing in a whisper-thin top and
clingy disco pants. Your footwear of choice? Heels
high enough to boost your confidence, yet low enough
to keep you on your feet.
Checkered camisole, P555, Forever 21; disco pants,
P2,295, Topshop; seahorse ring, P350; ankle-strap
sandal, P3,495, Staccato
VIVACIOUS
Unlike its charming and sweet lighter pink sister,
Vivacious is loud, proud, and eye-catching.
a. Day: Hit a home run in a casual baseball tee and a
swingy skater skirt. Of course, since you're only
wearing the shirt for show, there's no reason why you
can't wear it with a pair of wedges.
Baseball sweatshirt, P815, Forever 21; skater skirt,
P845, LOVE by Bayo; horse pendant necklace, P299,
Yhansy; wedge sandal, P3,499, Staccato
b. Night: Paint the town pink in leg-lengthening
floral shorts. Flats won't make much of an impact;
statement heels are more appropriate.
Zip pocket blouse, P1,980, G2000; floral shorts, P915,
Forever 21; tri-plate necklace, P280, Jean & Rosz;
lace-up sandal, P3,999, Memorata by CLN
ACAI
Regal, rich, and alluring, Acai is a foolproof shade
for the holiday season. This may just be the FN team's
favorite for the new season.
a. Day: Living in a tropical country does have its
perks, one of which is dressing like it's summer all
year long. We can almost hear the beach calling.
Digital print dress, P1,495, Plains & Prints; bead
bracelet, P355, Yhansy; jeweled sandal, P1,399, CLN
b. Night: Va-va-voom! We couldn't decide what we love
more about this dress—the gorgeous purple hue or the
curve-enhancing silhouette—that we had to call a tie.
Bandage dress, P3,095, Miss Selfridge; stone and chain
cuff, P425, Yhansy; studded sandal, P1,499, Memorata
by CLN
SAMBA
A fiery red like Samba needs to be worn with
confidence in spades. Are you up for the sartorial
challenge?
a. Day: A romper is just about the easiest thing to
wear on lazy weekends. Amp the cuteness quotient with
patent doll shoes.
Floral romper, P3,645, Topshop; heart ring, P280, Jean
& Rosz; Mary Jane flat, P1,049, The Little Things She
Needs
b. Night: Wearing red to a hot date is a no-brainer.
Save the feminine touch for round two; when you need
to wow, sexy and seductive is the way to go.
Checkered dress, P3,095, Miss Selfridge; velvet and
chain necklace, P485, Yhansy; multi-strap sandal,
P3,999, Memorata by CLN
EMERALD
Spring 2013's Emerald makes a return this season. Wear
it on anything and everything, from jewelry to frocks
to shoes.
a. Day: Combine boy and girl elements in a Peter Pan
collar top and captoe brogues. We like the dressed
down yet pulled together appeal of this look—perfect
for lunch with friends.
Peter Pan collar top, P695, Plains & Prints; shorts,
P995, Bayo; arrow earrings, P320, Jean & Rosz; oxford,
P2,795, Le Bunny Bleu
b. Night: Set off a striking emerald blazer with
pristine white separates. Black may be the obvious
choice for night, but white ensures you stand out from
the crowd.
Waterfall blazer, P2,395, Dorothy Perkins; blouse,
P1,980, G2000; trousers, P1,250, Plains & Prints;
dangling earrings, P349.75, Yhansy; strappy sandal,
P1,999, CMG