In its place, he created an L-shaped house with taupe stucco and dry-stacked-slate exteriors.

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Only good things could lie behind double doors of such chic taupe and perfect gloss.

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And shirts are meant to be worn in obscure shades, like dusty taupe and dove blue.

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Had they the imagination, in that taupe plastic box they could have seen the death of their entire industry.

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Except when you wear black tights and black pumps, the shade of your shoes should always be neutral from taupe to butterscotch to bronze.

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His one concession to fashion was a shell in taupe.

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Clad in pricey shoes herself taupe python Christian Louboutin heels and wearing sunglasses upon entrance, brunette stunner Evangelista came to court seeking child support for her son Augustin (Augie for short), now aged 5.

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She pokes around the taupe room.

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Richard Chai made use of color blocking as one of his themes, mixing a printed sky blue top with mint pants that have a bit of sheen to them, and layering a bright orange skirt over cream pants paired with a taupe sheer top.

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