Crimson? Oxblood? So 2012. For 2013, from winter and beyond, reds make way for an array of pinks, from blush to magenta. Just in time for Valentine’s day, and the transition into spring, these romantic shades evoke spring flowers, classic prep chic, even the 80’s New Wave scene. Unexpected? Sure. Intriguing? Most definitely.
Blush made for a sweet surprise when used for super plush sweaters and sumptuous outerwear. Traditionally masculine blazers were sexy and subversive in pastels, and the sweatshirt, a little boy wardrobe staple if there ever was one, was reinvigorated with humor in the soft shade. Play up the masculine/feminine dichotomy of these pieces by paring girly pieces with laid back, gender neutral denim and minimal accessories.
For a must-have cocktail, softness is replaced with audacity in saturated magenta and neon rose. Silhouettes retain a retro vibe with cinched waists and full skirts, but with modern details like high-low hemlines, sheer fabrics, and whimsical prints. Look for daring frocks and quirky standout accessories to give this classically feminine look a contemporary twist.
As the runways were swarmed with pink gowns, coats and more, so, too, were the faces and locks of the models rocking these white hot pink duds. From street style blogs to the red carpet, pink hair has been making its mark. But it was on the typically conservative runway of Oscar de la Renta, paired with equally rosy lips and soft blush, where the impact was most deeply felt. Who would have thought something so saccharine could be so sophisticated?
Put aside notions of pink as cliché, or too girlish for a grown woman, and celebrate all aspects of your femininity in the season’s most shocking shades and styles. We really “pink” you’ll dig it!
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