June 19, 2012

Right Now: Turquoise!


When you think of fashion it’s a great statement. For clothing, shoes, purses or jewelry it makes the item pop. One of the top fashion trends in recent years has been the recurrence of turquoise jewelry. Big chunky necklaces paired with a black top, make the turquoise set off the look. And don’t forget about paint. Turn a boring bathroom into a tropical paradise with turquoise paint, paired with some sea shells in a bowl, and you have an oasis in your home. Or take a dull bedroom, paint the walls a neutral tone, and then purchase a turquoise bedspread and watch your room come to life. Painting in a neutral tone and using colored accents makes it easy to change if you bore of a color. Another recent trend is to pair turquoise and brown. This combination brings together those natural colors that remind you of nature. You can use this pair for fashion, decorating or even outdoor paint.
• Turquoise has cooling effects, figuratively lowering a room’s temperature.
• It’s a fashion staple. Always in style, turquoise has recently influenced interior designers with its opaque quality and ability to create impact — even in small doses.
• Turquoise has good karma. American Indians have long praised the mineral for its spiritual and healing properties.
• It works year-round. Add a shot of hot pink, lemon, or chartreuse, and the look is tropical-chic. In velvet or paired with brown or ocher, it’s dramatic.

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