Try On Marsala With A Budget-Friendly Brand

Team TME was super excited with Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement. Marsala is such a beautiful hue, but as fearless as we are there are times when even Team TME wonders about committing to products in a particular shade.

Truth be told, we here at TME can be downright commitment phobic. This is especially true when it comes to investing our money on a maybe. So, what’s the answer when one wants to try a rockin’ new color but one doesn’t want to make a huge investment?

Well if you’re not sure if you’re ready to devour Marsala head on, no worries because we’ve found a brand that offers major options for less then $5 per product! essence cosmetics offers a variety of beauty options to ease your way into the new hue … without breaking the bank.

Knockout Pout: essence long-lasting lipstick adds a pop of color. Warm tones? Try dare to wear.  Cooler tones can opt for on the catwalk ($1.49). Want an even bolder look? Line and fill-in lips with the essence lip pencil in red blush or soft berry ($1.49).

Lined to Perfection: For a softer take on the smoky eye, swap your black liner for a Marsala-esque shade. essence long-lasting eye pencil in berry merry is the perfect hue to integrate Marsala into your look ($2.49).

Hint of Color: If you’re still not convinced, try a hint of color with the essence XXXL shine lipgloss in true love ($2.49).

essence cosmetics are available at Ulta.

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Pantone Announces Color of the Year 2015: How To Get It

Marsala. That’s the Pantone color of the year for 2015, that was announced Thursday, Dec. 4, and the shade color experts believe will be reflected in beauty, fashion, home decor and graphic and industrial design trends next year.

Pantone describes Marsala as “a naturally robust and earthy wine red.” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said the color would enrich the mind, body and soul. “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,” Eiseman said in the release. “This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing and translates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design, home furnishings and interiors.”

So, how can you incorporate this elegant, sophisticated and stunning shade into your beauty regime? TME has a few Marsala hued suggestions from some of the most coveted beauty brands.

Deborah Lippmann: “Bitches Brew” nail lacquer is a gorgeous, wine shade with a hint of shimmer for your most glamorous digits. Honestly, the name is badass enough for us to buy it. For a more classic take, “Lady is a Tramp” is a Marsala hued lacquer in a smooth, crème formula. Deb has you covered from head to nails this year with her sheer, ultra moisturizing, long wearing lip color in "Let's Do This".

Eyeko: Give your eyes a trendy pop of color in the New Year with Making Eyes in Plum, a waterproof, crease-proof gel liner.

SheaMoisture Cosmetics: This Lip & Cheek Balm in "GrenadaWine" will leave your cheeks perfectly flushed and lips kissably soft.

LORAC: Lip Luxe 8 Lip Color in “Bordeaux” has a highly-pigmented, 8 hour formula that stays put without bleeding or feathering. Alter Ego Lipstick in “Seductress” instantly transform your look with this opaque, matte finish lipstick. Color, line and define your lips with PRO Matte Lip Color in “Rose Brown,” which has a weightless PRO formula that easily glides on. Get an instant flush with one swipe of this 12-hour super-smooth PRO Powder Cheek Stain in “Ruby Rouge”!

Deborah Lippmann available at Ulta and Nordstrom; Eyeko available online and Sephora; SheaMoisture Cosmetics available at Target; and LORAC Cosmetics available at online at LORAC and Ulta. Products have been hyperlinked for you convenience!

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Nail Polish Trends Monthly Report

Courtesy of Julep Beauty

Julep Beauty released, today, March 12, its Monthly Nail Polish Color Report. The Report is a snapshot of the top nail polish trends and is based upon both customer preferences and recent sales data.

March Nail Polish Trends from Julep Beauty:

• Soft Pastels - Sherbet shades like Julep's Rae, a radiant orchid creme that's an exact match to the Pantone 2014 Color of the Year; Elisa, a soft wisteria shimmer; and Lilou, a lemon chiffon creme, were top sellers in Julep's March Maven box. 
• Sheer White - White is always a fresh choice for spring and consumers and fashion designers alike are gravitating toward airy, alabaster tones with translucent finishes. It's unsurprising that Julep's Soraphine, a classic sheer white creme, was a top choice for March. 
• Blues - From cobalt to pale cornflower made a strong statement on the spring runway. Julep's Monaco, a dazzling mariner blue creme that's an exact match to the Pantone 2014 Color of Spring; Margaret, a light periwinkle creme; and Tania, a mermaid teal glitter, were also top sellers.
• Deep Coral - Pink, red, and orange-tinted coral hues dominated the runway at Spring Fashion Week. In March, Julep Mavens went crazy over Harriet, a guava coral creme shade that brings French Riviera flair to nails.

TME’s opinion is that it’s somewhat difficult to state that a report is “of the consumer” while referencing Pantone’s Color Reports. With that said - soft pastels and translucent white are generally on-trend for Spring. Blue of all hues have been popular for several seasons, and TME is lovin’ periwinkle. As for deep corals, these hues have always been more for Summer. But with the polar vortex, can the summer get here quickly enough?

Courtesy of Pantone

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