10 December 2009
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09 November 2009
Another Key Sportswear Trend
Both Skechers and Reebok have recently released lines of athletic shoes that supposedly help tone the wearer's legs and glutes faster than regular trainers. The method to their madness is that the creation of instability on the soles of the shoes will make muscles work harder to maintain balance, thereby allowing increased tone in the same amount of workout time. These companies claim that wearers can simply walk their way to sleeker legs. This is a product that will likely appeal to athletes and non-athletes alike. For athletes, the shoes will provide more bang for their workout buck, so to speak, while non-athletes will see the product as an easy-out way of toning without putting in any actual effort. In this way, these products are reflections of the modern value of instant gratification (and possibly laziness as well). They indicate our reliance upon technology to help us as we become less and less likely to put in the work for ourselves.
Feeling Grey?
I have discovered Polyvore.com and it is fabulous. I was really inspired by some of what I was seeing, so I researched what people were putting together in the world of grey, just because it's that important right now:
08 November 2009
Pantone Color of the Year 2009
PANTONE Color Of The Year For 2009:
PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa
Mimosa Embodies Hopefulness and Reassurance in a Climate of Change
CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 3, 2008 - Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa, a warm, engaging yellow, as the color of the year for 2009. In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow.
"The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance," explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation."
Best illustrated by the abundant flowers of the Mimosa tree and the sparkle of the brilliantly hued cocktail, the 2009 color of the year represents the hopeful and radiant characteristics associated with the color yellow. Mimosa is a versatile shade that coordinates with any other color, has appeal for men and women, and translates to both fashion and interiors. Look for women's accessories, home furnishings, active sportswear and men's ties and shirts in this vibrant hue.
Pantone, Inc.
Pantone Color of the Year 2008
Pantone Selects Color of the Year for 2008:
PANTONE® 18-3943 BLUE IRIS
A Multifaceted Hue Reflecting the Complexity of the World that Surrounds Us
CARLSTADT, N.J., Dec. 10, 2007 - Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, selected PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris, a beautifully balanced blue-purple, as the color of the year for 2008. Combining the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical and spiritual qualities of purple, Blue Iris satisfies the need for reassurance in a complex world, while adding a hint of mystery and excitement.
"From a color forecasting perspective, we have chosen PANTONE 18-3943 Blue Iris as the color of the year, as it best represents color direction in 2008 for fashion, cosmetics and home products," explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "As a reflection of the times, Blue Iris brings together the dependable aspect of blue, underscored by a strong, soul-searching purple cast. Emotionally, it is anchoring and meditative with a touch of magic. Look for it artfully combined with deeper plums, red-browns, yellow-greens, grapes and grays."
Pantone, Inc.
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