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Working With Ultra Violet, Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year


Pantone’s color of the year is Ultra Violet, a regal blue-purple that celebrates originality, visionary thinking and the ability to take our mystical and imaginative awareness to the next level. This enigmatic shade, popularized by musical icons (David Bowie, Prince and Jimi Hendrix, for example), is all about individuality and nonconformity. Celebrate a dreamy state of being with these Ebates finds below, all in the spirited hue.

Eileen Fisher Drop-Shoulder Pocket Wool Sweater
The basic drop-shoulder sweater gets the royal treatment in this magical shade. We love it to add a punch to jeans or poking out from underneath your favorite winter jacket. The silhouette is structured yet still cozy.
B.tempt’d by Wacoal Lace Kiss Bralette
If you’re not exactly the bold color type of person, an interesting way to experiment with Ultra Violet is with your lingerie. This pretty bralette is comfortable and flirty.
Tabitha Simmons Jodie Satin Platform Sandal
Everyone needs a very special pair of shoes. These doll-like platforms will lift more than your height — dress up basic jeans or a simple black dress, or even experiment with mixed prints.
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Bright Violet
A pop of hot violet is the new magenta and red when it comes to makeup trends. Keep the rest of your face neutral to allow this shade to take center stage.
Lululemon Get Set Bra
Keep your commitment to New Year’s resolutions with this Ultra Violet sports bra. Come summer, you can even transition it into a fun crop-top that works outside of the gym.
Benefit Lollitint Cheek and Lip Stain
This liquid cheek stain adds a burst of violet sheen to cheekbones. Paint a bit on your lips for a subtle hint of color.

Andrea Kasprzak is a writer. She's fascinated by the imagination, folklore and fantasy, the healing power of art, and finding magic in the mundane. Her playbook, Imagination Transforms Everything, is forthcoming this spring from Seal Press/Hachette Book Group.
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