Trend Alert: Watch out for Marsala, Pantone’s Colour of the Year

This Christmas, my sister asked me to choose my own gift which she’d pay for. And I instantly knew I was going to pick up that sexy new lipstick I had my eyes on all week. A colour so deeply passionate, it had hints of wine, red and maroon. You can only imagine my excitement when I rushed to open my presents on Christmas morning, already knowing one of them was this beautiful new lipstick and to my utter surprise, when we began 2015, Pantone named this shade the colour of the year.

Welcome Marsala; a stunningly delightful hue with an earthy red wine feel and a rustic undertone that has the most soothing effect on your mind, body and soul!

So if you’d like to dive headfirst into some Marsala fashion, here’s our Trend Report on the Colour of the Year, bringing to you some of the fanciest options out there to stock up your closet with.

GAS sequin embellished dress from Koovs, cotton long-sleeved blouse, trousers and handbag from Mango and Kielz stilettos from Jabong.

Whether you love it or hate it, without a doubt, you’ll be seeing a lot of this colour bought, worn and used. And we can all agree that this splendid hue has a rich and flattering feel to it. So if you’re looking to spice up your look, at any time of day or night, add a touch of marsala to your outfit and get ready to look gorgeous.

How to Wear Marsala?

Liven up any neutral outfit by adding a touch of this sophisticated colour with a pair of marsala shoes.

Turn heads this winter with a vibrant marsala sweater, jacket or blazer.

Marsala plays very well with other colours. You can experiment with colour blocking by pairing marsala trousers with earthy tones like brown and beige or you can get edgy by pairing marsala with other hues of red.

When the sun goes down, count on some marsala jewellery to add an aura of sophistication to your look instantly.

And don’t forget to experiment with marsala makeup and beauty products with a dazzling lipstick (just like mine) and a gorgeous new nail polish.

Need some celebrity inspiration with marsala? Take a look at these sizzling beauties (Malaika Arora Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Selena Gomez and Kareena Kapoor) and how gorgeous the colour looks on them.

Did you come across a fancy new product in maarsala? Don’t forget to share it with us and our readers.