Pantone names Radiant Orchid Color of the Year 2014

The color authority Pantone has chosen Radiant Orchid as the successor to this year's color of the year, Emerald. I personally love jewel-inspired colors, especially in a nail polish, but when I saw Radiant Orchid, I gave a squeal. You can probably understand why when you see this!

How unbelievably gorgeous is Radiant Orchid?!  Here's how Pantone describe it on their website: 'Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health.' 

What does this mean for us makeup and beauty junkies? Well, you can expect to see Pantone's Color of the Year influencing our makeup bags quite heavily in the upcoming months, with the imminent arrival of Benefit's latest tint; aptly named Lollitint, and in the new Dior Trianon Spring makeup collection.

I personally cannot wait to see what Sephora and Pantone create together, if they team up like in previous years! Radiant Orchid has already got me longing for Spring!