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Lupita Nyong'o Does Fall Street Style

Maya Richard-Craven |
August 1, 2014 | 4:55 p.m. PDT

Staff Contributor

This past February, Oscar winner (12 Year's a Slave) and People's Most Beautiful Woman of 2014, Lupita Nyong'o, attended Paris Fashion Week in some of the trending hues and designers piece for this coming fall. Not only did Lupita's choice of wear in the front row stun the world, but her street style has impressed writers, designers and colleagues even more.

In the Harper Bazaar's article, "50 Famous Words of Fashion's Greatest," world-renowned designer Alexander Wang is mentioned for stating, “Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing.”

And with the autumn season only a month and a half away, it is incredibly interesting to notice who has been mixing and matching the colors from the Fall Pantone Color Report. 

READ MORE: Lanvin Goes Back to Black for Paris Fashion Week 

The Women's Fall 2014 Pantone Color Report boasts of red on red on red, with Sangria listed as the color of the season. The top ten women's colors also includes Aurora Red, a bright shade almost identitcal to "a red lip," or hot red dress. But the color of the year, Radiant Orchid, includes hints of both red and blue, resulting in a plum, with a little more shine.

Get more ideas on how to wear: the color of the year, the color the season, and the colors for this fall, from snapshots of Lupita Nyong'o's chic street style below. 

*Please note that the Women's Fall 2014 Pantone Color Report lists the top ten women's colors in the following order and manner: Radiant Orchid, Royal Blue, Aluminum, Aurora Red, Misted Yellow, Sangria, Mauve Mist, Cognac, Bright Cobalt, Cypress. 

Misted Yellow Wrap Around 

Brown shades & bronzer compliment scarf.

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(@EOnlineUK/Twitter)


Cypress & Misted Yellow Dress

Sangria lip contrasts vibrant yellows/greens.

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(@peterpilotto/Twitter)


Aluminum Jacket & Aurora Bag 

Cognac lip contrasts black shades and wallet. 

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(@harpersbazaarus/Twitter)


Cognac Lip with Sangria/Mauve Combo 

Sangria  sweater pops against soft cream coat.

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(@PopSugarBeauty/Twitter)


Royal Blue Sweater & Bright Cobalt Dress 

All blue brings out Aurora Lip and white pearls. 

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ALSO SEE: Doing Fashion Week Right(And Wrong)

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