Pastel in A Sentence

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    A cake clothed in soft waves of light blue buttercream or tiers of smooth, pastel green fondant highlight their relatively bare-bones, skeletal looks and make for a magnificent presentation.

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    A country cottage style sofa might have a soft pastel slipcover featuring a delicate pattern of roses.

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    A group of cupcakes might be frosted with a bright pastel, such as spring green or dusty purple, topped with cheery fondant flowers, and served on a cupcake stand or cupcake tree with a small cake as the topper.

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    A matching set of bracelets for mother and daughter featuring cat's eye beads in delicate pastel colors from Personal Creations holds a dangling heart charm and an oval charm engraved with a single letter.

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    A silhouette can be any color you wish, ranging from a pastel yellow to a deep burgundy.

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    Acrylics are completely new to me - I've worked in watercolor and pastel pencils before.

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    Add color to your ensemble with pastel wedding dresses or opt for a trendy, yet casual mermaid style garment.

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    Adding a dye to a translucent soap will result in pastel colors.

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    Adding brown into the mix offsets this seasonal faux pas by blending a pastel and earth tone together for a perfect year round look.

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    Also comes in lime green, soft green and pastel blue dial with matching straps.

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    Also, because light colored clothes keep you cooler, you'll find plenty of white, cream, pastel and pale garments perfect for summer wear.

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    Although it's perfectly acceptable to go with a colored wedding dress if you prefer, there are also many casual and beach styles that are available in white, ivory, and pastel shades as well.

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    Although light hues are recommended, feel free to dapple in pastel shades too.

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    Although these items are durable, they can be chosen in bright or pastel colors with plenty of appealing trims for "girly girls."

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    An even dressier option is the Katie and Co. piqué coat in pastel pink, which looks like it would be a perfect coat to cover your daughter's Easter dress or be worn on any other occasion during the spring months.

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    Another idea would be to use a painted pastel Easter egg garland as a runner for your table, add a few pastel column candles.

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    Another more feminine choice for girls bedding is a pastel set found at Blanketwarehouse.

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    Art mediums include watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, pencil, drawings and paintings.

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    Baby boys typically wear dubiously manly pastel blue booties and girls boast the dignity of garishly ruffled socks.

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    Bake a heart shaped cake and cover it with a pastel shade of fondant or buttercream.

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    Beach cottage style uses natural materials with white and pastel shades.

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    Birthday parties are typically light afternoon events, which means that your infant's attire will be expectedly bright or pastel colored and matched by happy flouncy designs.

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    Blondes wearing pastel pink, for example, or redheads wearing orange or African Americans wearing brown (like brown jungle prints).

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    Bright pastel or primary colors are often used in overalls.

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    But, hitting 60 doesn't mean it's time for a pastel polo shirt tucked into pleated trousers, either.

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    Calvin Klein - This brand is classic American fashion, which also happens to feature one piece styles in primary and pastel shades.

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    Carmen had chosen the colors pastel violet and light gray, with the theme being hearts and the flowers being forget-me-nots.

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    Chalk the scalloped edges with pastel chalk for a lacy effect.

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    Choose a color from the 80s like pastel or neon, but skip the sweaters tied around the shoulders and loafers that will make this shirt look like a preppy 80s costume.

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    Chroma The degree of saturation of a particular color low chroma The degree of saturation of a particular color low chroma means a pastel color, high chroma means a saturated color.

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    Color-changing markers, glitter gel pens, and pretty pastel colors make card-designing much more creative than it used to be!

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    Consider matching your wedding colors or getting cloths in pastel blue, ivory, or coral-colors that match the coastline.

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    Consider wearing a simple white or pastel maternity dress on your wedding day if you don't have the extra money for an actual maternity bridal gown for your wedding.

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    Cottage chic fabrics are usually cotton or linen in white or soft pastel colors, and they look as if they have been faded by the sun.

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    Cottage chic is a design style that embraces the vintage or antique look of distressed furniture, the quaint look of old French linens, chenille bedspreads, floral patterns in pastel colors and all things feminine.

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    Do rocker chic by showing up in a hardware- inspired belt, or consider a belt in a pastel shade, like soft pink or baby blue.

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    Don't expect anything like the styles of Lulu Guinness' pastel pink cat eye glasses with white polka dots, but don't think that Wranglers limit you to simple black aviators, either.

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    Dr. Seuss is a great nursery theme for parents who are tired of the same old pastel nursery décor.

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    Early Barbizon nightgowns were manufactured in pastel colors like baby blue, buttercream and powder pink.

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    Ego is flattering on people with light skin and hair, giving them a pastel look.

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    Even the Lanz Tyrolean Print Nightgown, available in the traditional red or pastel, has eyelet trim at the neck, cuffs, and yoke.

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    Fabric choices are done in floral, plaid and stripes and are usually pastel shades of blue, green and pink.

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    Fairies are usually designated via pastel colors, flowers, tinsel or glitter and floaty fabric.

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    Fashioned in white and pastel blues and pinks, the handbag is then topped off with a bright purple ribbon.

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    Favorite Color - most people have a favorite color, whether it is the palest of pastel pinks, or dark and moody blacks these can be woven into a bracelet for a very personal gift.

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    Favors range from delicate boxes filled with pastel colored candies, to candle snuffers monogrammed with the wedding date.

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    Fear not, because this chic, effective and supremely portable BBQ is powder-coated in fetching pastel shades.

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    Finally, the cotton lined or brushed satin gowns are most often available in pastel colors or white, so if you dislike wearing those shades, you might be disappointed by the selection.

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    Find designs such as couples kissing, sunsets, lanterns, ribbons and plenty of color options ranging from bold to pastel.

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    Flower Stem bandeau is a beautiful one piece printed with pastel flowers.

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    For a baby shower tea party, use pastel colors and add a baby motif such as booties or teddy bears.

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    For a beautiful dress coat, but made of a durable fabric, check out the Petite Ami pink corduroy jacket, which is adorable in pastel pink with a full flowing body of a jacket.

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    For a more contemporary design pastel pink or peach can be used to match your wedding colors.

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    For each 1 1/2 cups of batter, use five to ten drops of food coloring; pastel baby colors are achieved with just a few drops.

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    For example, light colors are appropriate against a white or pastel background.

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    For example, paint that old straight-back chair a soft cream or pastel blue, then bring it inside and place it in a corner to hold decorating books or a beautiful plant.

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    For example, the Pink & Red Braided Bra Straps, priced at $15.00, are sexy and seductive (thanks to the red color), but still dainty and feminine due to the delicate, pink pastel shade that's woven throughout.

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    For example, you can pair brown with steel blue or pastel pink for a fall wedding.

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    For spring - A soft pastel or a fun bright tone raincoat is significantly more fun in a spring rain shower than a basic tan raincoat.

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    French country furniture can range in appearance from sturdy, rustic looking traditional wood furniture with natural or light stained finishes to painted, cottage wood furniture in pastel shades with a distressed finish.

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    From lamb to pastel colored eggs, traditional foods will be anticipated and appreciated by your family.

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    From the palest pastel through to a deep vibrant hue, the range of colors is immense.

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    Fruit pulp and puree can add a light pastel color to soaps as well as provide cosmetic benefits.

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    Good fairies might choose a light color palette for their dresses, incorporating pastel pinks, blues, greens, yellows and purples.

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    Hang plain white or pastel onesies up on a string in the main party room.

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    Having primary colors is great, but using a deeply saturated tone for outlines or a desaturated pastel shade as a background can be the subtle difference that makes your site seem professional.

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    Here are a few examples from LeosDancewear.com to demonstrate the soft lines and pastel colors often found in lyrical attire.

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    His first success was obtained in 1844, when his "Milkwoman" and "Lesson in Riding" (pastel) attracted notice at the Salon, and friendly artists presented themselves at his lodgings only to learn that his wife had just died, and that he himself had disappeared.

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    However, if the Easter Bunny is just too cutesy for you, you can also buy pastel colored shorts, either plain or with plaid patterns.

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    However, many colors of beeswax sheets run more toward pastel shades than actual bright colors.

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    I also work on portrait drawings in pencil, charcoal or chalk pastel.

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    If you have a white or ivory cake, for example, you can ask your decorator to apply evenly placed, very lightly colored pastel or ivory polka dots packed closely around the cake.

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    If you're a romantic gal hoping to be swept off your feet by prince charming this prom season, you most likely bought a pastel or white gown with lots of ruffles or lace.

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    If you're feeling crafty, pick up a wicker basket at your local dollar store and spray paint it in a pastel color.

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    If your teen only wears black, he or she is probably not going to be interested in a soft pastel décor.

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    Imagine if we tell her that no, she can't have the pink castle, or the pastel blue Pegasus.

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    Important jewelry items such as engagement, eternity and wedding rings are set with diamonds that range from the brightest whites, through pastel colors to deep and dark colored diamonds such as cognac and chocolate colored diamonds.

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    In 1902 Byam Shaw painted a full-length portrait in pastel of Eleanor.

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    In addition to drab hues, blue and pink pastel cosmetics can be tricky to pull off without distracting from your hair color.

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    In February and March of each year, you might have some luck finding pastel linen suits.

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    In general, pastel shades such as butter yellow, lilac, and mint green are better suited to spring and early summer events than any fall wedding date.

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    In that case, consider a pastel shower curtain that has soft colors with a seascape that resembles a water color painting.

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    Instead of using a plain white or other pastel shade, a couple that is looking to make a statement or produce something a little different may opt for vivid colors to make the invitations really stand out.

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    Instead, they have a range of pastel colors, all with a small repeating pattern on them.

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    Instead, try light, pastel colors in shades of green, blue or yellow.

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    Is it short and sweet, with pastel colors, lace, or a flirty skirt?

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    It doesn't have to be pastel, necessarily, as this does not suit all skin tones, but it should be distinctly spring-like.

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    It was a pastel portrait propped on a sturdy wooden easel.

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    It's hard to resist those soft, pastel colors, lacy dresses, and footed pajamas!

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    Just like rain jackets and summer dresses, girls spring dress coats are often made by combining pastel colors with polka dots or cute creatures.

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    Lacoste - Punctuated by the bright and pastel colors and unconventional details, they also have a variety of sizes.

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    Leave the neon and pastel colors for summer and spring.

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    Let the chocolate harden, and pipe on zigzags and other patterns with pastel shades of royal icing.

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    Light and pastel colors generally make a room seem larger and more open.

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    Look for fabric that is baby themed or has pastel colors.

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    Look for pastel colored bottles for an added touch.

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    Look for warm weather dresses in colors that fit the season, whether they're bright white, pastel or vividly patterned.

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    Magic Cabin has a similar product that also comes in pastel colors.

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    Many of the styles are lacy, sophisticated, and pastel, and you can find sizes like 32H in their selection.

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    Many of them are extremely traditional and beautiful, in pastel pinks, soft blues and yellows, and whites.

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    More successful was the hunt for an appropriate postcard from which to make the pastel that is seen behind Jeremy in the picture.

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    Most glossy spreads feature smoky eyes or pastel palettes.

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    Most quilts come in soft pastel colors and varying shades of white.

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    My pictures can be realistic or imaginative using watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, gouache, pen and wash or mixed media.

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    New auction records included a pastel by Paula Rego, which sold for £ 117,600 against an estimate of £ 50,000 to £ 70,000.

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    Older boys may balk at wearing a purple shirt, especially in pastel.

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    Once you have your cake ready to frost, whip up a batch of your favorite cake frosting (or buy a tub of pre-made frosting at the store) and add the food coloring until you get a nice pastel color.

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    One of the highlights of making your own gift is that you can choose non-traditional colors like pastel pink and baby blue.

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    One thing I can answer for certain is that our number one color is pink by a wide margin, a pastel pink (46 percent).

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    Other colors making notable appearances include hot pink, sunset orange and pastel lilac and rose, " says Laura.

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    Others will apply subtle streaks of pastel blue or pink to their light colored hair, which offers a wild yet feminine look.

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    Pale blues - These blues are so much more interesting then the pastel blues of the 80s and the powder blue of the famously popular tuxedo of the 70s.

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    Pale, iridescent eye shadows or those in pastel tones can create a beautiful eye without the intensity of a darker shade.

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    Paler complexions that are not highlighted by a spray-tan will be complemented by pastel colors and specific jewel tones.

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    Pastel colored eggs and egg shaped cookies are traditional treats for Easter.

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    Pastel colored marshmallows can also provide a unique twist to the traditional bunny cake.

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    Pastel colors would look lovely for a ladies' tea or one held in the spring or summer.

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    Pastel pinstripes and florals dominate the Cottage collection.

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    Pastel roses are the obvious choice for traditional late summer wedding bouquets, table arrangements, and pew decorations, and you can order roses (and other flowers) to match your wedding accent colors almost exactly.

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    Pastel shades will create a more subtle effect.

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    Pastel shelving carried towers of blue denim up, up, into the stratosphere.

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    Patterns range from soft pastel flowers to wild neon abstracts.

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    Personalized Baby Blanket-Choose a pink or pastel colored blanket and special order it with baby's name embroidered across one corner.

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    Personalized snowman stockings for babies may come in pastel pink or blue.

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    Pick up a bag of pastel marshmallows and make mini Easter bunny face cakes.

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    Pink and Brown Stripe Border-This design from 1st Class Wedding Invitations features a pastel pink pinstripe, edged by a thin mocha border.

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    Place cream or pastel colored cardstock behind the doily so the color shows through the circle and edges.

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    Please bring dry pastel, charcoal and compressed charcoal, pencils, eraser, putty rubber, fixative or hairspray.

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    Reds, pinks, and whites are popular Valentine's Day choices, or more unique colors could blend different shades of pink together or create a rainbow of pastel hearts.

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    Rich red wine glasses might take center stage on a holiday table, while pastel glasses can add to a Spring-themed party table.

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    Rit is a general purpose dye, which means your tie dye colors will be less intense and your shirt will have more of a pastel look.

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    Savile Row Company Luxury womens shirts in herringbone, colored, plain poplin or pastel stripes with feminine detailing.

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    She was on a huge, plush sleigh bed with dark wood and pastel coverings.

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    Sheer, lightweight fabrics and vivid or pastel colors and prints are the signature look of plus size short summer dresses.

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    Shift dresses and boxy pastel suits were all the rage, and women wore jewelry to complement these fashions.

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    SmartShell's designed for iPad 2 come in pastel shades that coordinate with Apple's Smart Covers, shades that might not appeal to some consumers or be appropriate for business settings.

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    Soft and pretty pastel colors work best for a tea party theme.

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    Some are done in lightweight materials and are featured in light pastel colors perfect for summer.

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    Some hats even in the serious eras of the 1930s and 1940s could be very silly, whereas many of the round, feathered pastel hats in the 1950s and 1960s were seen as unattractive even at the time.

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    Some tie dye projects use pastel dyes, while others incorporate various shades of the same color for a monochromatic look.

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    Something very soft and pretty, in a plain pastel or floral print - or even the old favorite of white - is what most people gravitate toward.

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    Spring weddings may focus more on a pastel or petal pink, while weddings in mid-summer may features a bright fuchsia or cherry pink.

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    Stylish stripes, bold or pastel colors, and various options like pillow top and shearling linings are available.

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    Sugar Sprinkles, for example, which come in pink, blue or gold, have pretty pastel stripes along the sides, and the toes, tops and heels are decorated in multi-colored sprinkles.

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    Summer dresses do not always mean maintaining the same pastel palette.

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    Summer fashions feature softer pastel shades while fall can bring warmer colors.

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    Sure, you remember that Rebecca Taylor is famous for her pastel palettes and sweet kittenish designs in 2003.

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    The beeswax candle kits are available in a choice of bright or pastel colors and contain everything needed to create twenty-four tapered candles or twelve candles with straight sides.

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    The best punk colors are those that are unmistakably unnatural, such as blue, green, purple, and pink hues in pastel, fluorescent, or neon shades.

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    The classic sneaker is given an overhaul, with a patchwork design in pastel colors.

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    The color scheme is pale pastel interspersed with shots of color.

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    The colors range from white and pastel shades through to deep hues and black.

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    The combination of blue catmint and the pastel pink poppy ' Karine ' is already a classic one.

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    The company also offers the "fun print" collection, including playful fabrics covered in pastel fireflies and brightly colored polka dots.

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    The cool white of the silver metal shows off the natural pastel colors of pearls.

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    The decor is a mixture of plum and cream pastel colors with the original tiled ceiling a notable feature.

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    The flags are pastel shades of orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink that are reminiscent of carnival colors.

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    The gemstone ranges in color from pale pastel blue to a green-tinged blue to a vivid blue.

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    The heavier the surface texture the more pastel can be applied before you need fixative to hold it on.

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    The lid and base are lilac colored and the cube is held closed by a pastel blue bobble with velcro.

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    The paint you use should probably be white or pastel in color.

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    The pastel colors look fabulous in a garden setting.

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    The pastel Heart/Flower Medallion dog and cat bowls make an amazing gift for your female feline.

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    The piece includes pastel shades as well a few prime colors in a design that is very pleasing to the eye.

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    The rising sun casts pastel shades across a Hollywood skyline.

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    The smaller stones are often pale pastel blue or greenish blue, with some larger stones reaching a deep blue color.

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    The T-shirt colors were anything from pastel to coral and the suit was typically white.

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    The website includes a pretty sunflower dress with a matching hat, a pastel yellow cardigan dress for cooler weather, and a polka dots-and-daisies number which also comes with a traditional Easter white straw hat.

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    The whole palette of colors is represented from the palest of pastel pink found in rose quartz through to the deep hues of onyx and agates.

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    The wood furniture might be painted antique white or some other light pastel shade in blue or green.

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    Their work incorporates fifty different abstracted tags and marks, housed within repeat speech bubbles and screen printed onto pastel colored tiles.

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    There are different colors used in the design - there was a choice of primary or pastel colors.

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    There are many tools you could use for sharpening pastel pencils such as a craft knife, a scalpel, or a Stanley knife.

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    There are plenty of fine chinas available with delicate blossoms and pastel shading that can compliment one of the most important desserts you'll ever serve.

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    These are a smart purchase as a mainstay for nighttime, and they are particularly successful with a matching robe in a pastel tint.

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    These candles are often available in pastel colors which are perfect for a baby's color scheme.

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    These colors are in stark contrast to the soft, pastel tones of the Coral Reef Collection.

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    These cute dresses were found in prints and solids and in both pastel and vibrant colors.

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    These quaint little tables can be painted in a range of soft light colors, including antique white, pastel blue or mint green.

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    They also enjoy sparkly or shiny trims and ribbons, as well as bright and pastel colors.

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    They are always painted in pastel shades or white or cream.

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    They are available in both bright and pastel colors.

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    They come in light pastel colors and are about twelve inches in height.

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    They hold an image of girls at the country club, pearls around their necks and pastel cardigans tied loosely around their shoulders.

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    They were often done in pastel colors as well.

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    They've also got shiny resin charms and pastel tones with gold edging.

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    This line includes a plush style similar to that of the men's line, but with the addition of precious pastel colors that are irresistible even to the toughest of skater chicks.

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    This particular edition of Classic Bible Stories is illustrated beautifully with watercolor and pastel drawings.

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    Tiffany, with their lace, bold or pastel colors (depending upon your preference) and exceptional designs, has the perfect dress for you.

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    To create a doll them basket, find a pastel hued basket and pack it with her favorite doll.

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    To make the look have an Easter edge, add a pastel bow tie or shirt.

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    Today it is the trend to add red or pastel colors like pink or lavender.

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    Top your cupcake with fondant flowers in pretty spring pastel colors.

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    Towels with this pattern would go well with pastel colored walls or a home with a Victorian style decor.

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    Traditional Easter clothes for boys and girls are white or pastel and often in light fabric such as linen, fine cotton or organdy.

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    Try pastel hearts, polka dots, or colored sprinkles for a fun look.

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    Try some pale pink trim on a buttercream cake, or pastel polka dots on a dark chocolate wedding cake.

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    Typically, these come in a black and brown pattern, but younger girls may be able to find some pastel prints as well.

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    Unless you're a very fair-skinned brunette, you may want to stay away from the pastel tones.

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    Use pastel eye shadows in neutral colors or shades that complement (but don't match perfectly) with your dress.

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    Valspar colors that compliment Victorian style include the pastel pink Morning Glow, dark bluish-gray Evening Eclipse and light bluish gray Shark Loop.

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    When it comes to petite summer dresses, ditch the black and opt for a dress in a solid, but soft color, like light rose, sunny yellow, or pastel blue.

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    While a few of her swimsuits come in reds and shades of blue, most of her girls bikinis are pastel pinks, purples and yellows - perfect for your little princess.

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    White or pastel flowers are more classic choices in this type of bouquet.

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    White, ivory, ecru, silver, and gold are popular, and the imagery and decorations are often in soft pastel or watercolor hues, often with soft focus for a romantic touch.

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    Why not be unique and buy pastel shades of yellow and green or go for brighter reds?

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    With fashion or pastel colors, you can create a feminine statement.

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    With it's steep wooded valleys, and pretty pastel houses clinging to the hillsides, Dartmouth boasts the prettiest town in England.

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    With the exception of the pastel colored varieties, all half hardy fuchsias flourish better outdoors through the summer.

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    With their primarily pastel tones, puffed sleeves and full skirts, they were soft, sweet and feminine.

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    You can also find pastel plaid shorts if you prefer patterns.

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    You can expect anything from this designer, from bold stripey items to sweet delicate pastel styles.

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    You'll also want to look for pastel vellum, patterned paper with glittery accents, shimmery ribbons, and metallic colored eyelets to give your pages an elegant and sophisticated look.

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    You'll be a pastel pink couture queen when you hit the shoreline, and although you'll be paying a fair amount for these fashionable ensembles, you will also be the owner of some of the most-coveted couture items that celebrities swear by.

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    You'll find soft cup, underwire, and lightly padded bras in classic colors such as black, white, cream, tan, and pastel pink.