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You Need More Periwinkle in Your Life
Is it purple? Or blue? Pantone’s difficult-to-define Color of Year for 2022 practically dares you to integrate the sophisticated shade into your wardrobe, décor, and more — and here’s how to do it.
Of all the entries on the color wheel, periwinkle is one of the most unique. It’s beloved for its nonconformity, sitting between bluish violet and a purplish blue, often iridescent with flecks of rosy-pink or seaweed green. Periwinkle’s variable nature makes the color feel like a portal to new worlds: at once forward-thinking and nostalgic. It’s not merely a color that denotes happiness. It’s a hue that reaches for the stars.
A version of periwinkle dubbed Very Peri was selected by the Pantone Color Institute as the color of 2022 because it represents the future and its many possibilities. Periwinkle is also the color of spring, carrying us gently from the brutal winter into the warmer seasons. Discovering periwinkle-colored items can be a fulfilling but difficult challenge. However, these periwinkle finds are determined to add the soothing optimism of periwinkle into every facet of your style.
Beauty
When it comes to makeup, periwinkle is a tricky color. But when done right, it can transform your typical makeup routine into something magical. Because it’s such a bold color, pair it with a neutral. Vibrant periwinkle eye shadow works best with a neutral lip, and a periwinkle lipstick is strongest with a simple eye shadow.
Pat McGrath Labs x Bridgerton “Diamond of the First Water” Palette
Pat McGrath Labs x Bridgerton “Diamond of the First Water” Palette
The eye-shadow palette from makeup maestro Pat McGrath’s limited-edition partnership with Shondaland and Netflix marries inspiration from Bridgerton with shades from across the periwinkle spectrum. The Regency Blue color, in particular, will bring periwinkle vibes to your face, dearest reader.
This long-lasting nail-polish collection from Nails Inc. is an out-there take on a periwinkle: iridescent with a sci-fi shimmer that’ll make you feel like it’s already 2049, and you’re the star of Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century. The Unicorn Nail Polish Duo also comes with a rose-gold color that sublimely complements the purplish periwinkle.
Are you bold enough to slather a striking shade of periwinkle lipstick on your lips? This highly pigmented lipstick from Sephora can be difficult to pull off, but when done correctly, it can make for a captivating style moment.
Home Décor
With home furnishings, periwinkle can be easily incorporated into different styles, whether you’re strictly a natural minimalist or totally an art deco loyalist. From shabby-chic boho to clean-lined mid-century modern, periwinkle can seamlessly work for whatever vision you have for your space.
Cuisinart Precision Master Stand Mixer
A mixer is a staple for any kitchen, a baking stalwart that lasts throughout the years and makes a statement on the countertop. For a small appliance that best captures periwinkle’s blue notes, pick up this streamlined gem that comes with a chef’s whisk, flat mixing paddle, dough hook, and splash guard with a spout.
Urban Outfitters Rainbow Iridescent Headboard
Urban Outfitters Rainbow Iridescent Headboard
With its unique swirling of blue and purple, periwinkle often exudes an iridescent rainbow quality that’s gorgeously illustrated in this mirrored headboard from Urban Outfitters. The flat, three-paneled headboard can be hung behind a bed or flipped on its side to serve as a full-length mirror.
Freshen up your bedroom or living room this spring with a collection of periwinkle linen pillowcases from Anthropologie. They’ll add a fun yet elegant touch to your living space. Bonus: Linen is soft and breathable, and the fabric’s silky texture is a beautiful canvas for periwinkle.
With blueberry-periwinkle-colored moons in different phases, this peel-and-stick wallpaper from Tempaper would make a wonderfully delightful statement wall whether you’re an astrology devotee who owns your home or rents. (Follow these tips if you want to install it yourself.)
For an olfactory suggestion of periwinkle, this candle from Boy Smells marries notes of rhubarb, cannabis, lavender, sandalwood, and violet to create a periwinkle aromatic sensation that conjures images of an iconic spring day outdoors.
Clothing and Accesories
If you’re an online shopper in search of ways to add periwinkle to your wardrobe, it’s best to scour through items categorized as blue and purple in order to spot that sweet shade. Fortunately, Shondaland has done some digging for you, discovering periwinkle in everything from athleisure to once-in-a-lifetime accessories.
With its long sleeves, short length, and light fabric, this Aritzia sundress is a chic example of how a pop of periwinkle can make a statement. It’s versatile too; pair it with a belt, bold jewelry, and a stylish jacket, and you’ve got a go-to spring outfit on your hands.
These heels are a periwinkle lover’s dream. Glossy braided straps and a stacked heel make for a unique look, guaranteeing that passers-by will stop and beg to know where you purchased them — and whether they’re pink or purple. It doesn’t matter. They’re fabulous.
This iridescent periwinkle blouse from Cinq à Sept is an impeccable way to transform a top and a regular pair of jeans into a refined outfit. Throw a leather jacket and some heels on, accessorize with earrings, and you’re ready to go out with friends or hop on that important Zoom call.
BP Oversize Loose Knit Cotton Hoodie
Unlike many colors, periwinkle can be simultaneously comfortable and hip. This affordable hoodie is great for streetwear fans interested in layering the shade on top of their wardrobes. The loose knit makes it possible for whatever’s underneath — a crop top, bralette, whatever — to shine through.
Yes, this bag evoking the perfect picnic or teatime is an absolute splurge, but we are talking about the Color of the Year here. The purplish periwinkle is elegantly complemented by yellow gingham, making this Versace creation the ideal statement bag for your very best spring ensembles.
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Nylah Burton is a Chicago-based writer. Follow her on Twitter @yumcoconutmilk.
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