June's Color Scheme: Glamazon Power

This color scheme is inspired by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film, Cleopatra, in which the star wore countless costumes. Colorwise, the most intriguing was a sunset gold gown paired with a lavender shoulder veil — not a common color combination, but one that grabs your attention. I suspect the lavender was chosen to enhance Elizabeth's eyes, which were reportedly an unusual tint of purple.

Though panned by critics at the time, I think the film has a lot of merit, particularly for its visual appeal. In addition to the gold and lavender costume (I couldn't find a representative photo), Taylor's makeup was equally stunning. I was taken by the green-grey eyeshadow outlined in kohl black.

Cleopatra makeup

I envision this color scheme used in a small to medium-sized Mediterranean family room/kitchen with walls in yellow flash, baseboards in hazel, and window trim and ceiling in lavender secret. I'd place black and white photos on portions of the wall, framed in jet black with mats in yucca plant.

Colors:
Benjamin Moore Lavender Secret and Yellow Flash
Martha Stewart Living Precious Metals Hazel

Benjamin Moore Jet Black
Martha Stewart Living Yucca Plant