Captivating, intriguing, emanating joy, love and health…what could inspire such superlatives? The Radiant Orchid, 2014’s official Pantone color of the year. You might think a color couldn’t command such an honor, but when Pantone announces it, design industries across the board take notice. We can expect to see this beguiling blend of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones dominate the runways, beauty products and interior design, like emerald green did in 2013. At Bark and Swagger, we love our runway style! So we’re going to get a jump on things and talk about how to incorporate radiant orchid into your dog’s wardrobe.
The History of the Color Orchid and What It Signifies
I love purple. It’s one of my favorite colors, included in my home and my designs. It’s a color favored by royalty throughout the centuries. The word orchid first appeared in English used to describe a color in 1915. The orchid flower symbolizes love, virility, wealth and luxury. The color purple is supposed to uplift, calm the mind and nerves, encourage creativity and offer a sense of spirituality. Here are a few radiant orchid items you could inject into your pup’s wardrobe. I also found a gorgeous goodie for us girls, too. Check it out.
Orchid Mini Pearl/Crystal Collar
The Orchid Mini Pearl/Crystal Collar
This shimmery collar is fit for a princess. With 4mm bevelled rhinestones and a row of lovely pearls, your baby will strut in style. The collar is 1″ wide and tapers at the buckle. A 4′-long 3/4″ matching lead is also available for an additional $12.95.
Where to buy: Puprwear
Sizing: 10″, 12″, 14″, 16″, 18″, 20″
Price: $26.05 – $34.05
Fou Fou Parka
Your little one can step out in this adorable parka knowing they’re snug and stylin’. Reversible for 2 jackets in one and made from water resistant material, the Fou Fou Parka also has a reflective stripe across the collar as an added safety feature and drawstring toggles at the waist for a custom fit. Machine washable, cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Where to buy: Wayfair
Sizing: XS-XL
Price: $34.15
Fleece Vest Hoodie
Perfect to cozy up for a cold winter’s night or a walk outside when it’s brisk, this unisex fleece hoodie has an O-ring for convenience, so you can just attach the leash and go.
Where to buy: Bitch New York
Sizing: XS-XL
Price: $18.00
Here’s one for us, moms. This absolutely beautiful one-of-a kind Dog Mom Bone Bracelet features a handmade porcelain ceramic amethyst dog bone proclaiming DOG MOM. The bone is surrounded by lamp work beads and genuine amethyst gemstones.The lampwork beads include textured purple raised bumps, glass encased violet flowers, and lovely lavender drum beads. All are hand wire wrapped with silver jewerler’s wire. The addition of dangling amethyst beads and a silver paw print lobster clasp adds the finishing touch to this stunning piece. And For Love of a Dog donates to a variety of worthy dog charities, so you know you’re helping to rescue or assist a dog in need. A very special gift for any dog lover or dog mom.
Amethyst Dog Mom Bracelet
Where to buy: For Love of a Dog
Sizing: Bracelet length is 8 1/2″ and will fit an average to large wrist measuring 7 1/4″ or smaller. Please include your exact wrist measurement in the Comments section on the site during checkout and your bracelet will be correctly sized for you before shipping.
Price: $80.00
In Summary
Hope you enjoyed a sneak peek into the radiant orchid trend for next year. A versatile color, shades of purple will be fairly easy to incorporate into your baby’s wardrobe…and yours. And with purple being such a powerful color, who doesn’t need a bit of joy, love and health!
Please send comments on this post, what you like, didn’t like, would like to see more of. Look forward to hearing from you!
Until next time…
