Couture: Coming Up Coral

According to the Pantone Color Institute, the color of 2019 will be Living Coral. The color is a playful step forward from the violet chosen for 2018. And given the political climate of our own country, let alone what's going on in the world at large, I am all for a bit of fun and brightness in 2019. Perhaps an omen for a good year to come.


Coral is one of those warm-you-up shades that you can wear no matter what your skin tone. It's a hue that forms from that perfect marriage of pink and red, with a little splash of orange. It's sunny. It's bold. And it's beautiful. 

I love coral as a pop of color against this fall's in-every-store-and-magazine animal print. Coral is beautiful when paired with a camel jacket for winter, but bust out a coral jumpsuit and you're ready for spring.

Coral plays nicely with white and gold, so I plan to be sporting a good amount of coral in our upcoming winter getaway to sunny Mexico. And, coral just happens to be one of my all time favorite nail polish hues.

So buckle up and get ready to pop with color in 2019. Because coral is taking over.

Here are a few of my favorite coral picks, all of which are available at Nordstrom.

Botkier Mule in a so-soft suede. This shoe would be so great with bright white jeans and a colorful blouse.

Cole Haan ZeroGrand Tennis Shoes. A nice pop for a mostly black and gray dry-fit gym look.


Coral Chanel Nail Lacquer. Shiny. Bright. The perfect sunny color for a winter pedicure.


Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick in Hot Emily. Cool girl color for spring. But, way more wearable than the red that's been going strong the last few years.


Vince Camuto Coral Jumpsuit. Be a bright star in a sea of black at this year's holiday party. Then, save it for a yacht gala this summer.


The Marc Jacobs Camera Bag Crossbody. In bright coral with a fruit-striped strap. Does it get any better than this? And just enough space for your phone, credit cards, and lip gloss. All the essentials.

Nars Blush in Bumpy Ride. The cult favorite blush in a fresh for 2019 hue.

Make + Model Knit Coral PJs. For when you're not quite feeling bold enough to bare coral in public. Perfect for a cozy night in, 'cause baby it's cold outside!