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The power of purple seems obvious when you know its historical link to royalty. When purple was first made as a dye it was very expensive and purple things could only be afforded by the very rich and royalty. Today we can enjoy purple things in all shades from the palest lilac to the deepest almost blackest aubergine.

1 Purple Ombré

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Of all the purple things, purple ombré is one of the major hair trends of recent times. The stunning graduating color shows purple in all its glory.

2 Lilac Vespa

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Can you see yourself zipping around the streets of Rome or Paris?

3 Purple Ferrari

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And when the Vespa isn't appropriate, drive the purple Ferrari instead.

4 Purple Lipstick

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A plump purple pout pops with pizzazz.

5 Purple Throne Chair

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Perfect for a princess's dressing room.

6 Purple Bling Ring

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In the language of crystals, amethyst represents spirituality and calm.

7 Purple Nails

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Give your tips a regal touch.

8 Purple Cupcakes

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Purple perfection for treats.

9 Purple Make up

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Purple eye shadow makes your eyes pop.

10 Amethyst Road

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Mother Nature's paintbrush delivers more than a dash of purple.

11 Purple Tulips

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Whose day wouldn't be brightened by the sight of purple tulips?

12 Purple Balloons

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There's always something pretty about purple balloons.

13 Purple Shoes

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Purple shoes are a matter of taste. If you must wear them, make a statement.

14 Purple Morning

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Sit on the dock with a mug of coffee and watch the morning fog lift.

15 Purple Door

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Make up your own story about who lives behind the purple door. (And who left the bouquet hanging on the door?)

16 Purple Lake and Trees

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Photoshopped in purple? Probably! Care? No!

17 Purple Cat

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That Katy Perry sure knows the power of purple.

18 Purple Alliums

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These deserve their names which is "purple sensation".

19 Purple Comforter

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You know you deserve a bed like this.

20 Purple Birkin

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One of life's special purple things.

21 The Meaning of Purple

Reasons to love purple 1, 2, 3.

22 Purple Dress

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Purple and lace - practically perfect in every way.

23 Purple Watch

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Purple arm candy.

24 Purple Smoothie

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The power of purple for the body beautiful.

25 Violet Eyes

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What a stunner!

26 Purple Rose

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A purple rose signifies enchantment and desire.

27 Purple Colander

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There's no holes in the argument that purple is fabulous. Whatever it is.

28 Purple Grapes

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On their way to be made into delicious wine.

29 Purple Earrings

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Dress up your ears.

30 Purple Glitter Iphone Case

Upstyle your phone

31 Amethyst Heart

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Declare your love for purple.

32 Purple Umbrella

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Guaranteed to turn a rainy day frown upside down.

33 Purple Luggage

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Feel like a VIP when you travel.

34 Purple Sunnies

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You'll look fab-u-lous dahling!

35 Purple Laptop

You'll be the envy of everyone.

36 Purple Teddy Bear

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Some purple things are just simply cute.

37 Purple Lingerie

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Feel like a million bucks.

38 Eggplants

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Super delicious and super healthy.

39 Purple Heart

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The nation's military honor.

40 Lavender Fields

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Supplying the French perfume industry.

41 The Color Purple

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A book everyone should read or a movie everyone should see.

42 Barney the Dinosaur

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What kid doesn't want a big hug from Barney?

43 Purple Converse

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Life is good when you're walking in purple converse.

44 Purple Butterfly

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Nature's beauty in purple.

45 Blackberries

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They might look black but they are very definitely a really deep purple, as you'll see when you get the juice on your hands.

46 The Power of Purple

So true!

What are your favorite purple things? I'm thinking of Prince in crushed purple velvet, a purple shirt I wore till it fell apart and some purple glitter socks I had as a teenager.