Perhaps you remember Susie Bubble’s period of obsession with the color coral. Revisiting these posts of hers has revived my love for that color – after all, coral is the grown-up, sophisticated version of pink. A dash of orange, a bit of red, a touch of pink. Perfection, I think. And perhaps I love it so because it looks quite good on me (if I may say so myself!).
Oh Marni. Why must you tempt me with your delectably colored shoes? Already I’ve fallen in love with a number of your wedges, and now you mock me with these crossed slingbacks. With a deliciously high, wooden platform juxtaposed with pinky-coral and light brown patent, finished with touches of silver hardware, Marni, you are so cruel. (Net-a-porter.com, $735). Oh, and my dear Alber Elbaz, you must know of my ridiculous, OCD-like (or sans the -like?) habit/obsession of matching my bags perfectly with my ensembles. Lanvin’s Mini pop bag (Net-a-porter.com, $850) in a coordinating pinky-coral satin shoulder bag, complete with a delicate set of silver chains, would indeed finish off any outfit with the aforementioned Marni’s.
From left to right: Willow, Kylie2, Elodie, Heidi, Kara ($6 ea.)
And I would love to have shades of coral grace my nails. Mm, imagine how fun! Grapefruit-like colors under the spring sun. From pinker corals to orange-y corals, the possibilities are endless, really. Would it be too much if I wore Kylie2 with the aforementioned ensemble consisting of the Marni platforms and Lanvin bag?
I remember stumbling upon this ad in a magazine a year or so ago and desperately longing to be able to wear orange-y coral on my lips like the model. The lips pop against barely-there makeup, drawing all eyes and attention to lusciously plump lips. Coral lips are easier to wear than lipsticks; the matte texture of the latter, if applied too thickly/unevenly or if it is just not the color for your skin tone, can look as if you’ve kissed a little pot of paint. The more I stare at this Chanel ad, the more I tell myself that I need – not want – the Aqualumiere gloss in that fabulous color, Candy Gloss. The gloss looks pinker in some lights, and orange in others! Faaabulous!
xoxo & sealed with a coral-colored kiss,
La C.
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I love coral nail varnish… it’s been ages!!!! I love the Zoya, first time I come across them.
Thank you
Oh, those shoes are inspiring lust in me!
could have been me, writing this post.
unfortunately not as elaborate as you, but topic-wise 😉
just like you i love the color coral (this is only the natural consecution of my former love, until i was 16, for the color pink)
and my bag always has to harmonize with my outfit
and in order to make my wardrobe look more like some kind of spring/summer-wardrobe i just bought a coral shirt a few days ago which i am wearing while i am typing this…
hopefully spring will feel attracted by your “ode to coral” and my new shirt!
love, sugarpumpkin
those marni heels are so perfect that it almost pains me to check the price.
I’ve got a female friend who is obsessed with coral.
I love coral! And those shoes are so fabulous!!
Those Marni are marvellous !
I like coral, it’s a subtle mix between nude and fun-summerish color… It can also be really delicate !
Besides the chanel ad is UAO !
I adore coral colour. It is really brilliant colour. The happiness is it colour!
xoxo: Janet
Hi there-such gorgeous picks, I really love the bag!!
more fodder for the shoe fund! you really have a knack for picking out swoon-worthy shoes – i’m usually super-picky about them.
Wow love those shoes! And the nail polishes are perfect for spring. Before I was a little skeptical about coral as I’ve always associated with old ladies (hey, you have to admit it’s a pretty dominant color in “older women” clothing stores) but now you’ve convinced me that it’s hot!
I do have a question for you: What sort of corals would suit different skin tones?
Kylie2 and Kara from the zoyas are the shades I think would look good on me 🙂
I like coral, but I don’t own a lot of it.
I recently purchased a coral eye shadow from Aromaleigh.
Hot Stuff – vivid coral-red frost with violet sparks.
It’s a gorgeous color!
I used it in an orange, coral and fuschia eye look.
I’m not always sure when I’ve selected the right shade, but I tend to stick towards the more red corals, because I find them safest.
I’m so happy to see you devote an entry to coral, because I don’t hear about it very often!
Those Marnis, WOW.
Is it just coincidence that everything you picked has a high gloss to it? These colors bring the shiny, new promise of Spring.
When I was a little girl, my mother had red hair fashioned into a bubble cut, and she wore orange lipstick. She looked just like my barbie, it was one of my all time favorite looks for her. xo
Ooh I just adore coral colored things – from makeup to accessories to clothes 🙂 It makes me long for spring and summer – coral is my favoriteeee color to wear during the summer! And now I’m lusting over that Marni bag!
You may have just inspired me to try coral nail polish and lip gloss this spring!
Oh nooo I stumbled upon those Marnis earlier today and managed to ignore them and pretend they weren’t there but aaaah they’re so gorgeous!
Also I am now painfully aware of how lacking in coral I am – must go fix this asap !
Cute post 🙂 xxxxxxx
Ohhhh my…I love that shoes!!
XOXO
i was just drooling all over that pair of Marni in blue/purple on net-a-porter 5 mins ago! the coral is even more stunning!
xx
I think coral is my new favourite colour now lol
That bag is just perfect!
Oh, coral! What a brilliant color, that I usually don’t wear. Well, that’s going to change. I love the Marnis, and the nail polish, and well, the lipgloss too. I just bought that lipgloss in Party Red, I might just have to get it in that shade as well :]
– laur @ neonmango
I really love those colors. Especially the nail polishes<333 They are so much love:D I do think I have to order some coral lovelies soon~
Awesome post~ totally made my day!
Kiss Kiss
coral is a sick color! i have an amazin pair of nike dunk in coral & black. i always wear it with that chanel lipgloss (it’s seriously the most amazing color ever lc).
Ahhh, I always adore your posts to no end! Each one has a wonderful idea/theme!! This coral one is no different; it’s so adorable! I love how you gathered everything coral. Sooo cuute. You should do more color themed posts!
I must get those Marni shoes. And that Chanel gloss…
This post is soo inspiring for spring! That Chanel gloss looks divine <3.
Btw.. I design jewelry & apparel, but mostly jewelry :).
– Jei
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I remember that chanel ad. I wanted that lip color so much afterwards. I forgot about it but now I want it again! Coral is one of those spring trends that never goes away and will never deserve to.
Thanks for the comment!
-BK
I love that ad! The color is amazing also 🙂
im a huge fan of coral as well; such a pretty summery color. it makes you look tanner and has a nice palm beach feel to it.
coral is such a great color for spring!
Sorry La Lovely for having been so MIA!
But you know, this post of yours got me so excited, because I think you’re right – we are some kind of long-lost twins on two separate spots on the planet. I had been surfing net-a-porter recently and I had been repeatedly looking at those exact 2 items: the salmon marni wedges and the lanvin satin bag. In particular the wedges. I was thinking, “how about a spot of colour on the feet this time eh?”
Oh me oh my I like that we click this way. I am somehow praying that no matter how ridiculously it happens, I meet you in Paris. Someday. (:
Lots of love,
SEAH!
coral is my favorite forever and ever. 🙂
where can i pick up those nail polishes? i want them!
Hui: Yes. This is the sign that we are indeed long lost twins separated by continents + an ocean. (Oh gosh, aren’t those Marni’s beautiful?!). I’m praying too! How amazing would that be!!!! =] It must happen!
Bri: You can buy them here!
xoxo,
La C.
i really do love every topic of your little articles. so perfect! i never really cared too much about color, but wow. coral is HOT!
I am addicted to this color too! My nails are freshly painted the palest orange and I got the Coralista from Benefit. They have such a sweet scent too, I love sweeping them on my cheeks, it perks me up in the morning!
great post, luv!
♥ R
wow peach is becoming a very popular shade…this girl in my school says shes in love with it
I’m going to grow up and marry those shoes someday. I swear.
ahhhhh, i love it i love it i love ittt!!
i need to load up on coral for spring, it is def. my favorite member of the pink family! I want those shoes and that lip gloss!! – i think i can only afford the latter – if anything. lol.
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Love the glossy coral of the Marni’s! Such a gorgeous shade! Not quite ‘coral’ but NARS Torrid is a gorgeous peachy blush I love…
Coral really is a nice color, but right now I think I´m to pale to pull it of 😛 I need some sun!
The Marni heels are amazing, they´re really good at making shoes to crave…:)
Such a beautiful colour ♥
Ohhh i adore this chanel lipgloss! I must get my hands on some soon xx
I D.I.E. All the coral coloured items in this post are amazing. So beautiful… The Marni shoes and the Alber bag are so far from completing my dreams – especially with our weak Australian currency at the moment. Boo Hoo.
Will sleep well tonight dreaming of coral coloured goodness…
Love love LOVE! Those Marnis neeeeeeed to be in my closet asap! Gorgeous post, darling La C!
xoxox,
CC
Beautiful pictures and coral is a lovely color. It’s so soft and it reminds me of summer!
I adore the marni shoes, although I must admit I have become attracted to them in a different color-I just can’t get away from the dark side! But that ad with Natalia Vodinova is stunning.
I love tangerine and coral; It looks great on dark skin.
I love love love your blog!!
I know this has nothing to do with the latest post, but I remember you recommending Barack Obama’s first autobiography. And was wondering do you know the exact title of it, there are just so many of his books.
Alexis: Aww, thank you darling! The book is called Dreams from my Father, by Mr. Obama himself! =]
xoxo,
La C.
As a lip gloss addict, I can honestly say that I want that gloss. Stat!
Oh coral is such a nice colour, and I love those shoes!!!
xoxo
ahhh i’m in heaven–all of these picks are truly divine!! great choices, my dear!
Coral is one of the most perfect colors out there!
Oh, and I want everything you featured on this post. Gotta have my coral fix!
i love coral! it’s everywhere these days seriously!
omfg – those Marnis are to die for.
This is so funny… I consider myself very un-girly, but the walls of my room are coral and I JUST painted my nails this color. Haha!
I am lusting after coral for spring, the color is just gorgeous!
xo
lovely spring color