The dark-to-light and light-to-dark scheme has quickly caught on and these bright ombre designs represent some of this genre's most bold pieces, all of which are unabashedly provocative via ornate technicolor displays. Whether purple, pink or blue-tinged, the careful addition or withering away of color has become mainstream, now the centerpiece of wedding designs and restaurant makeovers. Dresses, jeans and nail tool kits have assumed the dissolve framework, mixing eclectic patterns with breakthrough mediums.
Expertly faded tresses and denim pantone shorts have captivated the minds of a new consumer base. The look is youthful and carefree, all the while suggesting that monochromatic styles are a thing of the past. These rainbow-esque motifs adamantly confirm the passé nature of a single-toned look, spurring on a new school of vibrant enthusiasts.
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Psychedelic Beauty Looks
Allure March 2012 Reveals the Wildly Colorful Makeup of Spring
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Vibrantly Retro Swimwear
The Tank 'Maybe It's Cold Out There' Editorial Stars Ioanna Nteni
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Carefree Pink-Hued Campaigns
The Planet Blue Fall 2012 Lookbook is Hippie Chic
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Genderless Glam Editorials
The Andrej Pejic 'Hombre o Mujer?' Editorial Transcends the Sexes
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Flower-Inspired Beauty Looks
The Volt Magazine 'Leila' Editorial is Colorfully Moody
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Tie-Dye Hairdos
Angelo Seminara Does Hair Skilfully With Flying Colors
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Hazy Blonde Editorials
The Planet Blue Lookbook 2012 is Hip and Hot
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Tie-Dye Tresses
The Ones2Watch Signs Editorial Features Electric-Hued Locks
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Electrically Patterned Editorials
The Flare April 2012 Shoot by Chris Nicholl is Boldly Vibrant
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DIY Highlighter-Hued Tresses
Lauren Conrad Inspires the Kandee Johnson Hair Chalking Video
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Wooded Violet Shoots
The Soley by Cecy Young Portrait Series is Edgy and Elegant
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Spiked Ombre Editorials
The Flare Mad About Hue Photoshoot is Fierce and Fiery
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Pink-Streaked Jungle Shoots
The Cato Van Ee L Officiel Paris Editorial is Full of Tropical Fun
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Highlighter Haired Ads
The NastyGal x Mink Pink Campaign is Candy-Colored
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Seductively Self-Conscious Shoots
Mona Johannesson for Elle Sweden Models 50s-Inspired Fashion
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Highlighter Hair Shoots
The Tush Magazine Farbezuwachs Editorial is Dynamic
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School Clique Styles
The Topshop High 2012 Lookbook is Ready to Hit the Books
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Icy Preppy Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar Turkey 'Pastel Ruyalar' Shoot Stars Katrin Thorman
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Expressionless Ombre Editorials
The Jess Gold Oyster Magazine Shoot Features Stoic Poses
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Color-Changing Glitter Lacquers
The Blaze Glitz on Madison Polish Uses SolarActive Technology
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Gritty Tousled Hair Shoots
The Nina Savic Noir Editorial is Full of Mysterious Shadows
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Sultry Summer Street Shots
Street Fiesta by Kelly Delfina Takes Swimwear to Dry Land
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Male Ombre Editorials
The Michael Freeby by Raul Romo Portrait Series is Raver-Inspired
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Relaxed Folk Fashion
The Dree Hemingway for Sandro Collection Offers Casual Boho Style
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Shadowed Diva Portraits
Mandy-Lyn Antoniou Captures the Simplicity of Loud Beauty
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Chic Carefree 90s Shoots
The Charlotte Free Elle France Editorial is Casually Style-Savvy
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Tinsel Headwear Editorials
The Benjamin Eidem and Tom Baker for Wonderland Shoot is Technicolored
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Radiant Rainbow Sprinkle Cakes
Learn to Make the Purple Ombre Sprinkles Cake for Yourself
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Colorful Gelatin Lamps
The Light & Jelly Series by Le Creative Sweatshop is Psychedelic
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70s-Inspired Accessory Editorials
The Ton Heukels H&M x Marni Shoot is Retro-Infused
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Beret-Topped Parisian Collections
The Alice + Olivia Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Parisian Chic
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Tantalizing Technicolored Technologies
JESS3 Makes QR Codes Works of Art
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Purple Wigged Shoots
'Laetitia' in Vogue Paris Sets a Stylishly Sombre Tone
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Punk Pastel Shorts
The Kaleidoscope Eyes Ombre Shorts are Incredibly Chic
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Sombre Nature Photography
The Max Ash Echoes Collection Appreciates the Great Outdoors
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Technicolor Tresses
Lauren Conrad Shows Us How to Rock Tie-Dyed Hair Right
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Paint-Spattered Apparel
The Sally Jonsson Rodeo Magazine Editorial is Stylishly Artistic
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Captivating Pastel Carryalls
The Porter Jerry Tie-Dye Day Pack is Casually Elegant
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Mood Lighting Lamps
Yantouch's JellyWalsh+ is Psychedelically Awesome
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Couture Siren Editorials
Sophie Srej Amica Photo Shoot Modernizes the Roman-Goddess Aesthetic
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Suggestive Long-Haired Lookbooks
The 'Someone Like You' Maurie & Eve Campaign is Edgy & Ethereal
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Pretty In Pink Pictorials
This Jourdan Dunn and Damon Baker Shoot is Pin Up Glam
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Kaleidoscopic Menswear Collections
The R. Grove Fall/Winter 2012 Show is Attention-Grabbing
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Chromatic Colorful Footwear
The Hyper Color Combat Boot by James Rowland is Bright, Bold & Badass
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Trippy Tie-Dye Designs
The Alisse, Angie and Paola for Somos Magazine Shoot Depicts Beachside Fun
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Iridescent Summer-Ready Sneakers
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