Color trends Fall/Winter 2025/2026

 Welcome!

I thought it would be fun to look at the color trends for this Fall and Winter.

The first 2 I want to feature are Lemon Grass and Lyons Blue. Both are a little different than what we all expect for Autumn shades. Computer/phone screens are not always accurate with colors, so do look up the colors somewhere else to get the best idea of the true colors.

Pinterest

Lemon Grass describes the color pretty well. I would place it in the warm arena, but just barely.

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The next color is Lyons Blue.

It is definitely on the warm side of the color spectrum. This makes it easier to coordinate with the other colors. Always try to stay in the same palette of warm OR cool colors and you will increase the likelihood of looking sharp and coordinated.

I pulled all these photos from Pinterest. Some are from Etsy, but most do not have any identifying information about them. If there is, I post it.

What makes a color warm? It’s all about undertones. Warm colors have a yellow base, cool colors have a blue base. If you were to mix paint, you would add in a dab of yellow to make a color warmer. Similarly, to make it cooler add a dab of true blue.

In between Lemon Grass and Lyons Blue we have Brandied Melon. Take the color peach and throw in some pale bronze and you have Brandied Melon. It’s not tan. It’s not peach or pale coral. It does have highlights of orange in it, but very subtle.

It was difficult to find this color for examples.

Next is Winterberry. I personally love this color! It is similar to burgundy, but not as rich and less red.

By the way, I really need these shoes, don’t you think?

The final color I will feature today is Primrose Pink.

Primrose Pink is not just a pale pink. Like the other seasonal colors, it has a slight warm undertone to it. You might think it only goes with Winterberry, but actually it can go with the other shades also! 

Experiment with color. You might find a new combination that is fresh for the coming seasons.

That’s it for today!

‘Til next time,

inkspired

Autumn's jewelry box with quotes

collage paper painting art doll made from all recycled junk mail

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The leaves are turning shades of

golden, rust, burgundy, and purple...

As Autumn approaches

we put away our summer clothing

and

unpack for cooler temperatures.

We start to wear different colors

that match the season.

Here are a few Autumn jewelry choices,

taken from my treasury:

Autumn's Jewelry Box

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjAzODE1NDF8MjcyNDI4NDY4OQ/autumns-jewelry-box?index=0&atr_uid=

https://www.etsy.com/listing/170761394/bead-embroidery-pendant-necklace-yin-and?ref=tre-2724284689-9

"Pure, intense emotions.

It's not about design.

It's about feelings."

- Alper Elbaz

https://www.etsy.com/listing/108294847/carnelian-copper-loop-de-loop-earrings?ref=tre-2724284689-2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178652332/set-of-3-colored-hemp-bracelets?ref=tre-2724284689-6

"Style is a way to say who you are

without having to speak."

- Rachel Zoe

https://www.etsy.com/listing/185503127/large-orange-lace-necklace-floral-bib?ref=tre-2724284689-11

https://www.etsy.com/listing/204494343/huichol-beaded-flower-earrings?ref=tre-2724284689-7

"Fashion is a great thing,

it's a way to express

who you are."

 - Zendaya

https://www.etsy.com/listing/191073573/a-wire-wrapped-fire-opal-swarovski?ref=tre-2724284689-4

https://www.etsy.com/listing/189213457/henna-wave-symbol-bacelet-copper?ref=tre-2724284689-12

https://www.etsy.com/listing/180432582/tibetan-necklace?ref=tre-2724284689-13

"Style is very personal.

It has nothing to do with fashion.

Fashion is over quickly.

Style is forever."

- Ralph Lauren

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178273940/vintage-rootbeer-amber-dark-brown-swirl?ref=tre-2724284689-3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/178117595/huge-sale-antique-scottish-brooch-agate?ref=tre-2724284689-1

https://www.etsy.com/listing/98878682/spiral-waves-adjustable-ring?ref=tre-2724284689-14

"What you wear

is such an expression of

who you are."

- Diane Kruger

https://www.etsy.com/listing/177965176/shades-of-amber-bold-statement?ref=tre-2724284689-15

https://www.etsy.com/listing/168069716/gold-plated-rhombus-maroon-gold-earrings?ref=tre-2724284689-8

"I obviously have 

a great love and appreciation

 of jewelry,

thanks to my mother,

much to the dismay  of both 
my father and my boyfriends."

- Ivanka Trump

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186586691/made-in-turkey-hand-made-authentic?ref=tre-2724284689-10





https://www.etsy.com/listing/97912677/set-of-north-african-berber-bracelets?ref=tre-2724284689-5

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107141716/red-and-orange-earrings-foliage-color?ref=tre-2724284689-16




"Fashion should be
stylish
and fun."
- Twiggy

"Tangerine Tango"

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I hope I have inspired you a little
to search in your jewelry box
for some fun Fall jewelry!

After all, jewelry is an inexpensive way
to turn an outfit from 
blah
to WOW!

Billboard's 4th annual

redcarpet-fashionawards.com

'til next time!

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Here are websites that I have found quotes on:

http://www.quoteauthors.com/quotes/jewelry-quotes.html

http://stylecaster.com/fashion-quotes/

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/fashion.html

Peace, fall fashion and candy wrapper tutorial

Peace

The English word 'peace' is spoken in many countries.

Here are a few:

United States of America

United Kingdom

Ireland

Ukraine

Trinidad & Tobago

Sweden

Scotland

Romania

Portugal

Barbados

Canada

Hong Kong

Jersey

Malta

found at www.neoformix.co

I find this time of year to be very calming and contemplative.

Today is is cloudy skies, with a light breeze.

Our high temp is to be 54' (degrees F.)

I'm listening to 'Golden Autumn 2' solo piano recordings, 2001

by Fariborz Lachini

Lovely!

This is a picture I took of the aspens turning gold with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop.

This was taken from the 2007 season.

My thoughts turn to changing seasons, the colors of fall, and autumn activities.

a recycled bottlecap magnet using all recycled junk mail

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Here is a blog from one of my favorite bloggers -

turkeyfeathers

You can get to her blog from the addy to the right of my blog.

Here is one with beautiful pumpkins:

http://turkeyfeathers.typepad.com/turkey_feathers/2008/10/pumpkin-time.html

OH MY GOSH IS THE INTERNET SLOW TODAY!!!

I'm trying something new -

I write what I want to say in a Word doc,

and then I copy and paste to the blog. It speeds things up a little.

so slow...it's slower than toothpaste on a frigid morning

outside in the shack...

 

On to more important things….

Like….

Back to school fashions!!

I thought it would be fun to find some back to school fashions.

Of course, I have to include Liana's fantastic paper doll costumes:

Here is another doll that will fit these costumes too:

Isn't Liana just fabulous?

 

Oh! And here are some fashions for the guys:

 

Well, maybe only if you are in the Lollipop Gang!

These little fellows sure could use some fashion advice...

 

3 and 4 day old Masked Lovebird chicks

Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

photo cred: Wong Maye-E

This gal doesn't see the need to keep up with the latest fad.

Natural beauty is her theme:

orangutan at the Jakart Zoo

courtesy of Orangutan Outrage of Indonesia abuse

photo cred: Adek Berry

Fancy is as Fancy does…

- an old American saying

Okay, I'm giving up on doing a pretty blog. It takes too long to try and change the font, or the size or the color!

This is what I feel like when the internet/blog/whatever is so slow:

That's a raspberry with the tongue, and claws out to scratch somebody!!

Bengal Tiger Akasha dives for meat

Six Flags over California, 6/20/2012

photo cred: Justin Sullivan

Oh, and a big GRRRRRR.....

Okay, happier now that I've been open with my feelings...

:0)

Back to fashion!!!

Here is a great example of recycling Starburst (candy) wrappers into fashion:

You can find her tutorial here:

http://fluffyland.com/blog/index.php/starburst-wrapper-bracelet-tutorial/

Feeling more adventurous?

Here are some samples from www.recyclerunway.com

Keep in mind, this is ALL PAPER!

Youth Eco-Dress 2000

http//recyclerunway.com

Check it out! There's more!

Here's another called

Junk Mail Fan Dress, by Nancy Judd:

I'm thinking fall dances....proms....homecomings....

Isn't imagination a wonderful thing!

Here is an embroidery pattern to get started on.

You could put this on the corner of place mats,

and just do part of the pine cone and branch for napkins.

Wouldn't this look great on a sweatshirt?

Or a denim shirt?

Why not practice on the bottom of a pair of jeans?!

'Bluejay'
That's the only credit I have for this pattern. Is it perhaps from turkeyfeathers?
If you know, let me know so I can give proper credit.

Well, I have several things to get caught up on; I have been down almost a week with a severe flare-up of fibromyalgia.
Ick.
OUCH!
sigh.

I am now listening to:  'Adoration' solo piano album, c. 2007 by David Nevue.
Another great listen!

Let's close with this charming little vintage clip Dutch boy:

I'm sorry, I do not know the source of this, other than it is vintage,
which should make it public domain.
I think.
:0)

inkspired
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check out my new Collage Paper Paintings,
and some new Collage Art Dolls:
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