Warm, wine-red Marsala is Pantone’s colour of the year for 2015. A colour that’s been around in makeup for many years, the colour is popping up everywhere in fashion and home decor.

By all accounts, Marsala is easy to incorporate into your everyday style and home decor. And this month, it’s also a perfect way to add some warm colour to the dark winter days.

The Pantone Color Institute annually declares a colour of the year, with the selection often showing up heavily in fashion, beauty and home interiors. The institute provides colour trend forecasting and consulting for design and production professionals. Here’s how the current colour of choice plays out in 2015:

Fashion

1. Marsala is a stunning alternative to your standard black or grey winter coat. Throwing a scarf in the full-bodied colour on top of a black, brown or grey jacket is a stylish choice as well.

2. Accessories are a fun way to add the rich hue to your style. “Look for a ring, necklace or earrings in Marsala to mix it up a bit,” says Stacey Boruk, co-owner of the Bamboo Ballroom in Old Strathcona. Marsala also pairs beautifully with gold and bronze accessories, says Diana Tidswell, co-founder of Edmonton style blog 204 Park.

3. “Marsala goes beautifully with materials that reflect the light and won’t absorb the tone too much. I like cashmere, wool or silk,” says Malorie Urbanovitch, an Edmonton-based fashion designer.

Makeup

1. Lipsticks, blushes and nail polishes in Marsala are popular because it works well with all skin tones. “It really brings out the flush of your cheeks. It just looks so beautiful in winter against the white snow,” said Urbanovitch.

2. Look for a spicy tone or a brighter pink lipstick and blushes to pair with a scarf or top in Marsala. Wearing the colour close to your face will make your pink blush or berry lips really pop.

3. The full-bodied hue is subtle enough that it can work year-round. “Marsala has a bit of romance to it and I think it’s classic throughout the year,” said Urbanovitch.

Interior decor

1. You have a lot of options for decorating your home in Marsala. Throw cushions, candles, vases, and even faux flowers are easy ways to decorate with the warm shade, says Tidswell.

2. For the bold, Maureen Wright of Mojo Design suggests painting the walls and ceiling of a small bathroom or powder room in Marsala. Pair it with bright white towels and faucets and it will be like “walking into a jewel box every day.”

3. Tidswell is a fan of Bouclair to shop for home decor in specific colours because they colour code their aisles. HomeSense is a haven for inexpensive knick-knacks, while shoppers also can expect Marsala to pop up at Crate and Barrel, Simons and Home Outfitters.

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