If you know me then you know I love fashion! Not in the way a lot of people think. I’m all about ‘Timeless Uniform Dressing’ but with a pop of color and panache, I’m a Latina after all. I always look to Pantone’s Color of the year to figure out how I can add a touch of color into my style and wardrobe NOT change my wardrobe for the color of the year. Read on to find out why!

I know that I have mentioned it once before … but it is worth repeating. Knowing Yhorself is the best luxury and freedom you can have. It truly helps with regards to yhor wallet as well. What I mean is that when you know yhorself yhor not swayed into buying EVERYTHING ‘in season’ but selecting items that add to yhor ‘Timeless Uniform Dressing.’ I don’t mean only large luxury labels to build this I mean everything from Zara, Amazon or the cute boutique pieces that have amazing quality.

Now the majority of my wardrobe is classic basics in black and gray but with lots of color (been teased a few times for my ‘grandma style’ ) but I’ve always believed in buying for forever not constant consumerism. As I mentioned earlier, I’m Latina and LOVE color. I also love re-discovering dark hues that can replace my black for the ‘pop of color’. Currently, with all the uncertainty in the world and overall craziness that 2024 has shown us (thank you Katt Williams); it can seem a little overwhelming let alone like it’s even a good idea to shop. That’s why I was so happy to see that Pantone selected Mocha Mousse. Mocha Mousse is known as evoking warmth, comfort, chocoalte & coffee and richness. Currently I couldn’t agree more. It’s so true when you wear a color it can greatly affect yhor mood; remind us this is uncertainty is only temporary. Even though recent news that has happened in December is enough to make us believe that bleaker days are ahead but I couldn’t disagree more. ‘It’s always darkest before the dawn’ is one of my favorite quotes because it reminds us that no matter what it will get better and I believe that’s what Mocha Mousse evokes. Leaning into the familiarity and comfort so we are ready for the brighter days.

Here are my favorite ways to incorporate Pantone’s Color of the Year - through makeup, house accessories, accessories and clothing.

Now, I’ve never been overly girly with my accessories but hints of the dark brown with hints of red I can deal with. I don’t like to brown or muddy makeup personally so instead I will mix Yhorlife Essentials Kaffe Arabe Balm with Mac’s Whisper lip liner to give that ‘earthy- just bit nude lip’. I love this look because it’s great for any season and goes seamlessly from day-to-night.

I love curling up on my couch with a good book. Like any place you spend a good time looking at it can feel quite stale. I love adding blankets to my couch as it changes the mood and overall aesthetic without hurting my wallet. The best and coziest blanket in Color of the Year is from Amazon. It’s so plush and cozy and the nice brown hue will definitely make you feel calm.

One of my favorite ways to add a pop of color is through either sneakers or a sweatshirt that I can dress up or down. Adidas is always my go-to with sneakers and these Original Sneakers are the perfect edition to adding the Color of the Year but with style. J. Crew and Uniqlo are hands down the best for sweatshirts for men and women. The J.Crew Sweater is a nice Light Brown that even if yhor lounging it will make you feel chipper due to the nice detailing and soft yarn. The Men’s Cashmere Sweater from Uniqlo is a little darker but still provides a nice subtle Dark Brown. The best part both are under $60!

Last but not least but it is certainly a splurge! I love to buy a bag of the Color of the Year (depending on if the meaning behind the color chosen speaks to me). Since the Color of the Year 2025 is Mocha Mousse and it’s alllll about security and feeling comfortable I feel like that’s a good color to hold money and have Mary Poppins vibes (I mean who doesn’t want the feeling of knowing yhor money will be okay). My favorite is Bottega Veneta Andiamo Bag because they have a lifetime guarantee and it’s so subtle in design.

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