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Five strand necklace by New Directions, $38 at Belk, features marsala mixed with gold in interesting bead shapes. This season there is a move toward the cooler and softer side of the color spectrum. An eclectic mix of understated brights, pale pastels and nature-like neutrals take center stage as designers draw from daydreams of simpler times. spring. Now to the opposite side of the color wheel, blue hues like navy, teal, and aqua can be worn to complement the marsala shade. Wear your favorite dark wash jeans with a marsala colored t-shirt and some teal sandals for a casual weekend look. adjustable strap, as well as a back pocket for your cell phone. The fringe detail embodies interest, movement, and ease. Third, the five strand necklace by New Directions, $38 at Belk, features marsala mixed with gold in interesting bead shapes that are round, diamond, and oblong. Finally, this patterned blouse by Merona, Pictured in this article are some cool fashion accessor- $19.99 at Target, is budget friendly, fun, and adds a bit ies to further inspire you to wear the color marsala. of whimsy with its cheerful flower design. First, the suede stilettos by Calvin Klein are well worth the splurge item at $139 (www.lordandtaylor.com) as As the Pantone ‘Color of the Year’ marsala is a verthese shoes will stop traffic. They have a zippered heel satile matte color that is warm and inviting. So raise and a gold tipped stem. Second, you’ll get fringe be- your glasses, and say cheers to Marsala! nefits carrying this handbag by Madden Girl for $54 (www.stevemadden.com). It is the perfect size, has an PHOCUS POINT 13