This Fall season, we must not go around wearing the same colors we did in the summer, as the fall is cooler, more relaxed, and crisp with a touch of excitement that comes from an orange fire or brown and red leaves. We’re surrounded by different colors, so we should update our own colors to blend in, or better yet, stand out with a new palette and new closet of fun outfits for the new season.

Fall (allisongooch.com/?portfolio=fall-leaves)

With the combination of the present and past this year’s fall colors aren’t the typical palette you would expect. They are inspired by the need for women to express themselves individually and create a look just for them, and only themselves. Each color comes from an array of femininity and diversity inspired by retro and exotic art that expands over 100 years ago, from books to photography and architecture.

Sangria (envogueont.com/color-gels-sangria)

Now that you know where these fabulous colors stem from, let’s get down the business. The first color I will mention is called Sangria, which is an adventurous red, followed by the Aurora red, a more simple and reserved shade of red.  From the reds leads into

Aurora Red (hyatts.com/pantone/pantone-smart-swatch-18-1550-aurora-red-181550)

purples, you can either wear dark purples or light, whichever fits you the best. The two purples are Mauve Mist, a light and delicate purple, and Radiant Orchid which captivates your outfit, with a bright, romantic shade.

Bright Cobalt and Royal blue are next. Royal blue is simply a bright

blue navy as Bright cobalt is almost on the green side. We go from

Cognac (blog.planetshoes.com/2010/10/cognac-boots-my-top-5-picks-for-fall-1/

the little bit of green to the browns. Cognac is classy and great for evening wear, not too bright and not too light either, just

Royal Blue (colors.findthebest.com/l/384/Royal-Blue)

as crisp as the leaves on the ground. It is very popular, along with yellow, especially Misted Yellow. Hopefully these colors will make you look and feel as adventurous as the leaves do while

making their journey to the ground. Make that journey into the fall season fun and fashion forward by sticking to these colors.

This article is inspired by the lovely: pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=fall&year=2014&pid=3