cool as mint

Chanel; Diane von Furstenberg; Matthew Williamson; Valentino; Oscar de la Renta

It looks like the deep emeralds of fall are going to transition into soft pastel mints come resort season. Every designer from Matthew Williamson to Oscar de la Renta is showcasing this cool color in their Resort 2013 presentations.

I personally enjoy how DVF did it best. To avoid looking like a prissy mother of the bride, go for baggy sweaters, tailored shorts, or sleek sandals when picking out minty-fresh items.

Will you be sporting mint this winter?

(images from style.com)

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Mint and Rose

In a fit of inspiration (and as a way of procrastinating on calculus homework) I redid the bulletin board in my room. I'm really digging mint and rose as a color combo, with some browns, silvers, and purples thrown in there for good measure. Tulle skirts, macarons, and jeweled headbands are all I can think about lately!

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE: Gap flower pin; Model at Nina Ricci; Model in tulle from Elle UK; Tinsel coat from Elle US; Young Diana Vreeland; Anthropologie cat-eye sunglasses; "So Retro!" Post-It Note; "Is Ready-to-Wear the New Couture?" Article from the Wall Street Journal; Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2011 look; "Polaroid" from Elle US; Laduree bag; Elle UK picture; "Mint and Pink: think les macarons" Post-It Note

(all images taken with Instagram)

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