Pantone recently announced the color of the year for 2016, and there are actually two colors, Rose Quartz and Serenity.

People often scoff at the idea of a 'color authority' dictating what shades of blue or pink the commoners should wear each season. I'm all for freedom of choice, but if you shop at the mall or even with a high end fashion label, there's a chance that they are passing those dictates on to you, either subtly or overtly. 

Rose quartz is a personal favorite of mine and here are a few images to help you shop or get creative.

Color of the year. #rosequartz #serenity #‎goldhousedecor‬ ‪#‎homework‬ ‪#‎curtains‬ ‪#pantone #coloroftheyear ‪#‎furniture‬ ‪#‎furnituredesign‬ ‪#‎decor‬ ‪#‎decoration‬ ‪#‎interior‬ ‪#‎madeinthailand‬ ‪#‎upholstery‬ ‪#‎hometextiles‬ ‪#‎ผ้าม่าน‬ ‪#‎ผ้าบุเฟอร์นิเจอร์‬ ‪#‎ตกแต่งบ้าน‬ ‪#‎แต่งบ้าน‬

A photo posted by Gold House & Homework Textiles (@goldhouse_homework) on Dec 23, 2015 at 11:09pm PST

Сразу два цвета на 2016 год. Даже как-то непривычна такая пастель после марсалы. Поздравляю блондинок, будет много наших цветов и оттенков! @victoria.belova тебе отдельные поздравления))) #Repost @pantone with @repostapp ・・・ It's here! We are proud to announce the Pantone #ColoroftheYear for 2016 is #RoseQuartz & #Serenity. Click the link in our bio for more info.

A photo posted by Стилист Юлия Базина (@juliabazinastylist) on Dec 23, 2015 at 11:02pm PST

Nos despedimos de un año increible, lleno de diversión y mucho trabajo. ¡Presentamos con emoción nuestra colección 2016, ya estamos listas para los eventos de nuestras clientas! #laalquileria #coleccion2016 #newdresses #elideal #rentavestidos #coloroftheyear#rosequartz

A photo posted by La.Alquileria (@la.alquileria) on Dec 23, 2015 at 7:28pm PST