When you are shopping for designer clothing, handbags and shoes this Christmas, think turquoise.
This is according to the "global authority on colour" Pantone, which has named the hue the colour of 2010.
Not really a festive tone, but according to the company, it offers protection during stressful periods – definitely what we’ll all be in need of after spending so much time with the family this Christmas.
“It is believed to be a protective talisman, a colour of deep compassion and healing, and a colour of faith and truth, inspired by water and sky," explained executive director of the Pantone colour institute Leatrice Eiseman.
Turquoise, in the world of designer clothing, makes a classy and elegant statement, she added, while also being very versatile between casual and evening wear.
Pantone said that Turquoise acts as a "great accent colour" that can be used to accessorise an outfit through items of jewellery and shoes for women and in shirts and ties for men.
It even adds that it will be a big colour for weddings this year, not only for accessories and flowers, but dresses as well.
Recently, the Sydney Morning Herald named Eva Mendes as the Best Dressed star of 2009. They particularly liked her outfit that she wore to the Golden Globes – a white designer dress with an elaborate turquoise necklace.
