Marsala

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It's safe to say that I absolutely love the Pantone Color of the Year for 2015.

But wait! you ask. What's Pantone?

Pantone - according to Wikipedia - is a company known for matching colors in their Pantone Matching System used in industries such as printing, paint, fabric, and plastics. Pantone's "Color of the Year" is also a huge deal, and you'll likely see it pop up in next year's fashion and makeup (Sephora has done a couple collections with the Color of the Year in previous years; I have their Radiant Orchid lipstick from last season and I love it).

Here's why I like Marsala so much:

• It's a neutral. It's a neutral with a hint of red in it, so it adds interest to other neutrals paired with it.
• It's versatile. A warm neutral works well as a clothing item, cosmetic, or home decor.
• I just love the color. It reminds me of raspberry coffee.

And here are some Marsala things I found:

Marsala Favorites by savannahinwonderland featuring Maybelline

A lot of the Marsala things I came across on Polyvore (as of writing this post) have more of a red or orange tint to them. I personally like the shade that leans towards red/berry, but however you wear Marsala is up to you and what you like!

What do you think of Marsala as the color of the year? Would you wear it? If so, how?

My Top 10 Uses for a Sequined Dress

Once upon a time, I was in Forever 21 with some of my best friends. We were wandering the store when suddenly, I saw a dress on one of the mannequins up front:

FOREVER 21 Sequined Skater Dress (see more sequin skater dresses)

Because it was sequined, blush pink, and amazing, I wanted to see if I could find it. Sure enough...it wasn't there. Bummer.

I decided to browse online (which, in my opinion, is the best way to shop Forever 21's clothing selections...the stores can get overwhelming), and they did have it. Fast-forward a week later, and a package arrived at my doorstep containing the sequined dress I ordered.

Some of you may be thinking, Savannah, where could you possibly wear this? Others of you may be thinking, Why not wear this literally everywhere?

So, let's talk about where you could wear a sequined dress.

1. Holiday Parties - This is probably the most obvious choice, given this time of year. I intend to wear my dress to my family's Christmas party this year for sure.

2. New Year's Eve - Again, another fairly obvious situation, but a dress like this that has sleeves will help you out if you're going to be outside in colder weather for any amount of time.

3. Concerts - You know how some genres kind of have specific clothes associated to them - leather for Rock, and cowboy boots for Country, for example? A sequined dress covers all those bases; just change the accessories depending on the concert and your mood. Speaking of shows...

4. Broadway Shows - In the times I've been to New York, I've loved dressing up for broadway shows, including matinees (I'm looking at you, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" starring Daniel Radcliffe back a few years ago <3). A sequined dress would be a fun piece to wear to musical theatre, whether you're on Broadway, West End, or at your city's performing arts center.

5. Graduations - I wore a shiny dress with rose gold embroidery to my college graduation, and this would work well if you're wanting to stand out beyond the same regalia that everyone else is wearing. Just make sure that this dress works with your school's guidelines; my high school graduation robes were white, for example, so this particular dress wouldn't work.

6. Halloween - When all else fails, this is an INSTANT Princess Peach costume. And speaking of costumes...

7. Themed Costumed Parties - Lately, I've been seeing Great Gatsby-inspired dresses amidst the usual sparkly sequined ones. To get more uses out of a dress like this beyond the holidays, wear it to a costume party and add decade or theme-appropriate accessories, like a sparkly headband for a Gatsby party.

8. Weddings - Depending on what kind of wedding you're attending and how much your particular dress is sequined, you could wear a dress like this to either the rehearsal dinner or the ceremony itself. Just make sure it's understated enough that you're not outshining the bride.

9. Travel/Other special occasions that only come around once in a while - Going to a live taping of a show in NYC? Going to a fancy dinner abroad? Take this dress along on your travels. You never know when the occasion may arise to wear it. And speaking of occasions...

10. Whenever you want. :) - Fashion is so subjective, and even with trends that come and go, you should stay true to your personal style. If you want to wear a sequined dress, wear it, and wear it with confidence. :)

I hope y'all enjoyed this little Top Ten list! :)

Cold Weather Essentials

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I don't know about y'all, but Tennessee has decided to plunge into winter(-ish) weather already. We're not getting snow - we usually don't see that until January - but there's enough brisk wind outside to make us want to bundle up in sweaters, scarves, boots, gloves, hats, and so on and so forth.

However, cold weather means I'm busier, but in the best way. I get to see a lot of friends and family this season, and I've already gotten to do a lot of fun things.

Since I've got some fun stuff coming up this weekend that involve frolicking in cold weather, I thought I'd share my essentials for when it's cold outside.

Cold Weather Essentials by savannahinwonderland featuring a unicorn sweater

Thick Knit Sweaters - These are my go-to clothing item this season, and I usually pair them with riding boots. The great part about sweaters is that they come in so many different styles, colors, and designs. You can go for neutrals or really fun graphic patterns; it's totally up to you. :)

Beanies - I live in beanies during cold weather months. I prefer mine slouchy, but so long as they cover your ears (and head, of course), you're good to go, especially if it's windy.

Scarves - Need I say more? They come in so many colors and weights, and there are so many ways to tie them. The possibilities are quite literally endless.

Gloves - An accessory I often forget, gloves or mittens are important if I'm outside for long periods of time. They make gloves now that let you text without taking them off, and there are also fingerless gloves, too.

Not pictured, but still important: all the hot drinks - I can't resist bringing a cup of hot chocolate with me to cold events, or stopping at Starbucks when it's cold and rainy outside with my friends as we're walking around downtown.

I hope this helped you out if you're braving this cold weather! :) Stay warm out there!

The Fall Colors I'm Loving

I'm a big fan of Fall, as y'all can probably tell by now. The biggest part of it that I love has to be the leaves changing color, from green to yellow to orange to burnt red.

Just as the seasons change, the colors I'm into change, too. I'm still into mint, pink, metallics, and glitter of course, but I throw in a few other colors that I normally don't wear until the weather gets cooler.

Here are the colors I'm loving this Fall. :)

Navy

Navy Favorites by savannahinwonderland featuring a see through dress

I love Navy in the Fall because of the fact that it's so versatile. It's a neutral, so you can pair it with any color or any other neutral (black/white/brown) or metal. Speaking of metals, I especially like navy and gold together.

This season, I've mainly been wearing navy on my nails. It's a great eyeliner color, too.

Deep Purple/Grape

Deep Purple/Grape Favorites by savannahinwonderland featuring Kendra Scott

I've been loving purple in general this year, but there's something about deep purple that has been drawing me in lately, especially with the change of seasons. Purple this dark is almost a neutral, and it's surprising how well it goes with other colors. 

I've been wearing deeper purples on my nails, but I also wear deep purple on my lips in the form of lip gloss.

Raspberry

Raspberry Favorites by savannahinwonderland featuring a nail polish

Pink has always been a favorite color of mine, but I've only recently come to really love raspberry shades. Raspberry is a super-easy way to transition more girly pieces into Fall. 

I go for this as a lipstick color if I'm wanting to go more bold and don't feel like wearing red. This color would also be great to wear this Holiday season, too!

Candy Apple/Bordeaux Red

Candy Apple/Bordeaux Red Favorites by savannahinwonderland featuring Lime Crime

Red will always be a classic in my book. Whether I'm going for a true, bright red or a something a smidge darker, I tend to gravitate towards red if I want to wear something bold, classic, or both. Candy apple red is timeless for all seasons, and it's fantastic as a lipstick shade or for clothing. Bordeaux red is fantastic, too, and I tend to wear it on my nails more.