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Color of the Year- Marsala

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Vanderbilt chapter.

It’s official! The experts at Pantone have named Marsala the color of 2015. This red-wine hue is flattering on a variety of complexions and ideal for beauty and fashion. Pantone explains: “Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue embodies the satisfying richness of a fulfilling meal, while its grounding red-brown roots emanate a sophisticated, natural earthiness.” You don’t need to run out and buy a whole new wardrobe, but here are some easy ways to incorporate marsala into your style. 

Verloop Rothko Touchscreen Gloves in Red Purple, $29These gloves are a great way to incorporate the marsala trend in a small way, and they will keep you warm on your walk to class.

Deborah Lippman Opaque Pearl Nail Lacquer, $18And under those gloves, a sparkly manicure will bring a little bit of glam to the beginning of your new second semester classes.

Abercrombie & Fitch Sarah Dress in Burgundy Pattern, $23.20 (now on sale!) This dress, with its flirty open back, would be a great option for date night layered under a leather jacket or on its own for spring tailgates! 

Nordstrom BP. Speckled Knit Infinity Scarf in Oxblood, $11.98 (now on sale!) This infinity scarf is perfect for keeping you warm and providing a subtle pop of color with your most basic winter coat. 

 

NARS Blush in Seduction Sangria, $30This shade is a twist on the ever-popular NARS blush, a favorite of many beauty bloggers and YouTubers. 

While these are some ways to start incorporating marsala into your style now, the fashion industry will definitely introduce more amazing finds in 2015! Keep your eye out for this glamorous new color! For the full explanation from Pantone, here’s the link to their feature. 

 

 

Stacey Oswald, originally from South Florida, came to Vanderbilt as a member of the class of 2015 and got involved with HerCampus her freshman year. She became assistant editor that year and is now the Campus Correspondent for Vanderbilt HC as a sophomore. Stacey is currently a columnist for Ask Miss A- Nashville and the life section of The Hustler. She's also very involved in her sorority, Kappa Delta, as well as Invisible Children. Outside of school and her extracurriculars, Stacey finds happiness in many sources, the most crucial being exercise and the sun. She loves to attend exercise classes and is an avid runner; she recently completed the Country Music Half Marathon. She also loves Vitamin D, especially when on the beach- though of course, she only soaks up the sun after applying SPF. A few of the things Stacey couldn't live without? Good food (especially from Sweet Cece's, Bricktops, and Samurai Sushi), great books (The Hypnotist's Love Story is a recent favorite), her family back in Florida, her wonderful boyfriend, and all of the great friends she's made at Vanderbilt.