It's that time of year again!! Pantone has just released it's "Color of the Year". I was excited to see a color in the "Blues" family. Blue is my most sewn color and one of my favorites. Periwinkle is a color in the blue and violet family. Check out Pantone's Coordinating Color Palettes for Very Peri and see if you can figure out which palette I unknowingly used.
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| Photo credit: Pantone.com |
PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri displays a spritely, joyous attitude and dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression.
We had so much fun with Project Run and Play's Pantone Party Blog Tour last year that I couldn't wait to participate again. Art Gallery Fabrics provided me with all the fabrics I needed for my projects and I loved shopping different collections to create a cohesive collection for both girls that also celebrated their own unique styles. Thank you SO much Art Gallery -- not only are your fabrics great quality, you have a fantastic and diverse selection.
My youngest daughter has a larger-than-life personality so she likes the "fun" outfits (and hair!).
Tee: Banana Boat Tee in I Scream You Scream District knit
Purse: Fetta Purse in Grapefruit PURE Solid
Purse Lining and Tee Ties: Oval Elements Peach Dust
*shortened to hem length preference
The Soleil Skirt includes a faux button placket down the front of the skirt and I really love the way it's sewn! It looks like completely functioning buttons.
The Banana Boat Tee is one of my favorites to sew up. I love the side ruching. It adds the perfect amount of detail, yet is super comfortable to wear.
I used the Oval Elements Peach Dust for the ties to pop out the color a bit here.
I couldn't resist adding another "fruit slice" to our growing Fetta Collection. It's so incredibly fast to sew -- I meant to stop at cutting it out one night before bed and I looked down and it was all sewn up!
She loves that it includes a zipper which keeps her items safely tucked inside without worrying about losing them. I love that I found a contrasting solid color for Fetta that picked up one of the colors from the ice cream cones on her tee. This helps pull the whole look together.
My oldest is *almost* a teenager and I'd describe her style as girly athletic. Hoodies are pretty much a staple of her wardrobe, but she also enjoys a short, bouncy skirt.
Top: Chromium Cropped Hoodie in Snow White Knit Solid
Skirt: Soleil Skirt* in Across Sparks Blue from Here Comes the Fun collection
*shortened to hem length preference
I hoped a solid white Chromium wouldn't be too boring and I'm actually glad I went for it. It adds a preppy element to her outfit and definitely compliments the busy print of the the skirt.
As I looked back through last year's details, I discovered I had to "hack" the hood last year too to include a facing in lieu of a full lining. I couldn't decide between a neckband and hood this year, but my daughter ultimately landed on having the hood. I had only ordered 1 yard of the knit though so the hood facing was the only way I could make it work.
The print we chose for her skirt may be one of my favorites. (Sadly, it's not available at AGF any longer, but it looks like online retailers may still have some yardage left.) She opted to eliminate the faux button placket on the Soleil skirt and I think she made the right decision.
Over the last few years, I always let my girls help make all the decisions. It really helps involve them in the process and gives them control of the details. At the end, they have an outfit that they basically designed which guarantees that it won't just hang in the closet.
Now, it's your turn to join the Very Peri Pantone Party!
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