With a hint of metallic sheen and futuristic appeal, the pearlescent palette has been filling our inspiration boards and the Suite One Studio shop. From mother of pearl classics to moody, oil slick hues; the iridescent finish takes many color forms and variations. This month’s Trend Setting focuses on the softer side (or we might say, prettier side!) of pearlescent combining blush pink and celestial blue in an optical blend of delight.  

Want to mix up your wardrobe, home or next dinner party? Experiment with pretty pearlescent as an accent against pale white or matte silver. Let the pearlescent shine by keeping it simple and sticking to minimal patterns or textures.

We want to see and hear all about your pretty pearlescent explorations! Comment below and tag #suiteonestudio on your next pearlescent color journey.  

Image One sources from top left to right:

1. Handbag, Pastel Patronum
2. Pretty Little Things Journal, Kate Spade New York
3. Son Jung Wan S/S ‘15
4. Estelle Iridescent Silver Watch, Komono
5. Ring Dish in Pearlescent Brushstrokes, Suite One Studio
6. SOMA for Catalogue, The Six & Five Studio  
7. Miista Zoe Hologram Oxford, Urban Outfitters

Image Two sources from top left to right:

1. Ring Dish in Pearlescent Brushstrokes, Suite One Studio
2. 295-309 King Street in Melbourne, Urban Melbourne
3. Atlas Light, Ladies & Gentleman Studio http://www.ladiesandgentlemenstudio.com/atlas
4. Iridescent Serving Utensils, ABC Carpet & Home
5. Bathroom Tile & Shower at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Muy Yum https://www.flickr.com/photos/muyyum/5725390959/
6. Ceramic tile, Aliexpress
7. Cherry Blossom Light, Johanna Grawunder
8. The Sway Cabinet, Anny Wang

From pink trees to pink champagne, blush pink has been filling my holiday season. We've also seen it pop up at West Elm with holiday tablescapes, on Instagram feeds filled with vintage pink fashion and accessories, and we can't get enough of it at Suite One Studio. When paired with metallics like gold and silver, it's easy to want to use pink all year round, but especially pretty to use during the holiday season.

The pink adds a glam touch and the metallics sparkle under twinkling lights and warm, fireside nights. This holiday season try adding pink napkins wrapped in gold holders to your holiday table or pour a glass of pink champagne rimmed with gold sugar to bring in the New Year. Either way enjoy a new look this season and time with friends, family and loved ones!

Sources (from top left to bottom right):

1. Holiday, Suite One Studio 2. Printable Gift Wrap from Hey Look, Glitter Guide 3. Monroe Mid-Century Chaise Lounger, West Elm 4. Mixing Metallics with West Elm, MyDomaine 5. Pink Signature Drinks, The Knot 6. Instagram, Emilee Anne 7. Country Style Australia

I'm a color lover, take a look at my ceramics and that's probably not surprising. I have a habit of flipping feverishly through magazines looking only at blurs of color, pattern, and texture, trying to spot repeating elements. That's one of the ways I like to trend spot, Pinterest is also a crazy good way to do this (I know, duh, right? But worth the plug anyways.)

I recently shared the exciting news on Instagram that we've had another addition to the growing Suite One Studio team! Diana is joining us on social media and right here on the blog where she'll be contributing new columns, including a new Trend Setting column. Her background in commercial textile design and manufacturing has offered her unique opportunities to study trends, and I mean really study them, in depth reports and that kind of thing. I may be an expert magazine flipper, but trend spotting is only part of the story. Diana is here to teach us all how to not only notice the trends we're seeing, but how to dissect and reassemble them in our own homes and lives, that's where Trend Setting comes in. I hope you'll enjoy Diana's post below.

- Lindsay

Colors and trends can be both amazingly inspiring and also a little intimidating, which is why we want to bring you an exciting, easy-to-implement Trend Setting each month. Each Trend Setting will breakdown the latest colors, imagery and general goodness inspiring us during the current season. Bonus points: we will show you how to use them too! We hope you love the new feature, get inspired and pin to your heart’s desire.

To kick off our first Trend Setting, say hello to turquoise and gold. Don’t they look fancy together? We thought so too. Turquoise isn’t new to the trend arena, but we love pairing it with gold for a fresh take on an autumn color story. For turquoise, the deeper, darker and more saturated...the better. A small dose of gold in flatware or hardware adds the perfect touch of shimmer and elegance. Stay tuned this week as we show how to use turquoise & gold for your next Thanksgiving or fall-inspired tablescape.

Love the new feature or need help applying a new trend for your next event? Leave a comment below, tweet us @SuiteOneStudio or e-mail diana@SuiteOneStudio.com with your feedback or questions. We would love to hear from you!

-Diana

Sources (from top left to bottom right): 1. Dramatic Headboard, Decoholic 2. Gold-Tipped Flatware, Anthropologie 3. Anna Sui, Fashionising 4. Living space, Colour Futures 5. Peacock Plumage, source unknown 6. Luxury Kitchen, DesignMag