Fashion Finds in Tangerine Tango: 2012 Pantone Color of the Year

I’m not afraid of the color orange. In fact, I always say orange is my third favorite color – behind apple green and pink (and if you mix all three of those colors together in a bouquet of pink and orange tulips I could swoon!). If you are are afraid of orange, would you consider “Tangerine Tango?”

Tangerine Tango is the Pantone 2012 Color of the Year. Who is Pantone, you say? The Pantone Matching System is the definitive guide for selecting and controlling ink colors. If you’ve ever printed anything (wedding invitations, brochures, etc) you probably selected your spot colors from a PMS chart. Let’s just say, it’s how the Target bulls-eye logo is always the same color red, no matter who makes the sign or where it is made.

Pantone knows color and, according to their Spring 2012 Fashion Color Report, designers including Tommy Hilfiger, Elie Tahari, Adrienne Vittadini and more are including the subtle reddish orange of Tangerine Tango into their upcoming collections. As The Shopping Mama focuses on New Year, New Mama this month, it makes perfect sense to share some “color of the moment” fashion selections so that our readers can set the fashion trends.

Tangerine Tango Fashion Finds for Moms

I’m starting with my favorite. Boden USA always features bold patterns and colors and has been a favorite clothing line of mine for years. Originating in England, the line features clothing and accessories for the entire family, including the expecting mama. This cute embellished cardigan features multi-color dots and will match just about anything.

Speaking of sweaters, this number from J.Crew makes a bolder statement.

Did I mention that I love hot pink and Tangerine Tango together? This custom-made dress is adorable and is a win-win. You get an exact fit while supporting an Etsy vendor.

The temperature will be in the 20s for us tonight, thus I couldn’t resist a chunky snood scarf available on Etsy. I feel warmer just looking at this.

A total budget-buster, how elegant are these Kate Spade wedges featuring the color tangerine and more?

The color of the year can even adorn your diaper bag with the Kalencom coated double messenger bag in “sunrise.”

And finally, as you begin to think about Valentine’s Day, how about a break from the traditional (and cliche’) red? This beaded heart bracelet will brighten your wrist and your mood.