From the palest oyster blush to darkest dusty hues, pink has definitely had a makeover. Those who fear pink is too girlie and only works on Barbie – now have a wealth of options that can work for them. Pink is a colour that you typically only see the "Girliest" of Girls wearing. It’s Barbies colour, and most have only ever experimented with, in very small quantities. since our tenth birthday. Consider your outfit for the races or friends weddings well though, and pink isn't so difficult to work with after all. There is a shade of pink for everyone and can be used to express so many styles, and attitudes. Oyster Pink, Blush Pink, Baby pink, Pirouette Pink, Ballet Slipper Pink, Barbie pink, Raspberry Sorbet, Rose Pink, Bubblegum Pink, Candy Pink, Fuchsia Pink, Hot Pink, Champagne Pink, Tranquil Pink, Ultra pink, watermelon pink...... and who can forget Rose Quartz. Pink can be the most girlie of colours for sure, but don't forget it's a colour Punks adopted to. It can signify very different styles of femininity – from sweet and innocent to sexy, edgy and even rebellious.
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The Hat is: Etsy. Click for Hat (International).
The Dress is: Damsel in a Dress. Click for Dress (UK).
Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Eyeshadow (USA).
Tinted Lip Balm: Givenchy. Click for Lippy (USA).
Bag: Marni. Click for Bag (International).
Shoes: Malone Souliers. Click for Shoes (USA).
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Varnish.
To avoid looking baby doll, keep it fuss-free. Stay away from excessive bows, sequins and heavy appliqué. Stick to streamlined, silhouette-enhancing dresses, with slick tailoring and fitted waists. Avoid anything unstructured or you’ll be in blancmange territory.
Pair with other colours as head to toe pink still pushes the boundaries. Navy, Burgundy, Plum, and Greys are ideal companions.
One of the best grown up combos for Pink, is Navy. Whether your style is fashion-forward or classic, you can't go wrong with this colour combo. Super pretty outfit for either a day at the races, or a Mother of the Bride.
Velvet headpiece illustrated with the outfit above is available to hire from the www.dress-2-impress.com hire range. Click Here.
Dress: Adrianna Papell. Click for Dress (UK).
Earrings: Sif Jakobs. Click for Earrings (UK).
Navy Crop Jacket: Roman. Click for Jacket(UK).
Eyeshadow Duo: Nars. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Pink Bag: Charles + Keith. Click for Bag (UK).
Shoes: Ted Baker. Click for Shoes (International).
Nail Varnish: Sally Hansen Click for Nail Polish (UK).
Think pink is only for Summer? Can't bear to wait 6 months before wearing your favourite colour again? There are pinks that are just as suitable for Winter Weddings too.
Soft Pinks, Dusty Pink and Blush Pink. The nude pinks pair fabulous with popular winter hues like Deep Grey, Navy, or Burgundy.
Velvet headpiece illustrated with the outfit above is available to hire from the www.dress-2-impress.com hire range. Click Here.
Dress: Phase Eight. Click for Dress (UK).
Earrings: Sif Jakobs. Click for Earrings (UK).
Faux Fur Jacket: Amazon. Click for Jacket (USA). Click for Jacket (UK).
Eyeshadow Duo: Nars. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Velvet Bag: Etsy. Click for Bag (International).
Shoes: Reiss. Click for Shoes (International).
Nail Varnish: O.P.I. Click for Nail Polish (UK).
The Hat is: Joanne Edwards. Click for Hat (International).
Dress: Gina Bacconi. Gina Bacconi Floral Dress (UK) .
Earrings: IBB. Click for Earrings (UK).
The Bag is: Diana Ulanova. Click for Bag (USA).
Lipstick: Clinique. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Eyeshadow: Clarins. Click for Eyeshadow (UK)
The Nail Polish is: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
Shoes: Sophia Webster. Click for Shoes (USA)
Hear the suggestion of Green and Pink and your first instinct might be - “Really?”. But yes, this combination happens all the time in nature. Nature never gets its colours wrong. Of all the colour pairings for Green, this Pink is the freshest and most joyous.
Colours are often responsible for the way we feel. Choose this combination for your friends wedding, or day at the races, and you’re guaranteed a playful day.
The headband illustrated with this outfit is: Svetlana Faulkner Click for Headband (International).
Dress: Dolce & Gabbana. Click for Dress (International)
The Earrings: Chic Bijoux. Click for Earrings (International).
Eyeshadow: Christian Dior. Click for Eyeshadow (USA) Click for Eyeshadow (UK)
Lip Lacquer: Rodial. Click for Lippy.
Shoes: Malone Souliers. Click for Shoes (International) or available at: Nordstrom (USA).
The Bag is: Wallyn's. Click for Bag (International).
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Polish.
The Headpiece is: Etsy. Click to see Headpiece (International).
Dress: Oscar de la Renta. Click for Dress (International).
Earrings: Yesteel. Click for Earrings (International).
Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Eyeshadow (International).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lippy (International).
The Bag: Bottega Veneta. Click for Bag (International).
Nail Polish: O.P.I. Click for Nail Polish (USA).
Shoes: Jennifer Chamandi. Click for Shoes (International).
Headpiece with this outfit: Etsy. Click for Headpiece (International).
Dress: Rickie Freeman Click for Dress (USA).
Earrings: Chic Bijoux. Click for Earrings (USA).
Green Eyeshadow: Nars. Click for Eyeshadow (USA).
Pink Eyeshadow: Nars. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Clinique. Click for Lippy (USA). or from
the UK.
Bag: Nordstrom. Click for Bag (USA).
Shoes: Nine West. Click for Shoes (International).
Nail Varnish: O.P.I. Click for Nail Varnish.
I adore the below outfit for a day at the races. An A Line skirt or Dress in a Bold Floral print or lace is perfect for a day at the races, and in a pattern that also features darker shades, you can bring those colours in to darken the outfit in other pieces too, like the shoes or jacket if you wish (a little afraid to wear to much pastel).
I've kept the headpiece, shoes and bag in the pastel and candy pink tones, but you could go with the darker hues from the dress for an equally stunning outfit.
The Headpiece is: Dress-2-Impress.com. Click for Headpiece (International).
The Dress: Self Portrait. Click for Dress (International).
Earrings: Nadri (No Longer Available). Click for Earrings (USA).
Eyeshadow: Chanel. Click for Eyeshadow (UK) or for the Eyeshadow in the (USA).
Lipstick: Mac. Click for Lipstick (UK) or for the Lipstick in the (USA).
Bag: Leah Ward. Click for Bag.
Nail Polish: ILNP. Click for Nail Polish.
Shoes: Tabitha Simmons. Click for Shoes (International).
The headpiece illustrated with this outfit is Dress-2-Impress.com Click for Headpiece.
The Dress is: Yours Clothing in Sizes 14-32. Click for Dress (UK).
Earrings: Swarovski. Click for Earrings (UK).
Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Eyeshadow (International).
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Lipstick (International).
Bag: Loni. Click For Bag.
Nail Varnish: Leighton Denny. Click for Nail Varnish
Shoes: LK Bennett. Click for Shoes (UK) and also available at John Lewis (UK).
Work with all the boldest florals prints that are also on Trend right now.
The Fitted Floral Sachi & Babi Noir Dress below with beautiful wavy panelled mid section, has a very grown up shape. For my customer that had this dress for Royal Ascot, I arranged the White Wavy Slice to mirror the waist line. We then picked out other fun playful shades for the bag and shoes, giving the outfit depth and playfulness rather than “Sweet Baby Girl.” This outfit demonstrates you can do grown up pink, with playful flair.
The white headpiece illustrated with the outfit above is available to hire from the www.dress-2-impress.com Hat Hire. Click Here.
The Dress is: Sachi & Babi. Click to see Sachi & Babi Dress
The Headpiece is: Etsy. Click to see Headpiece (International)
Dress: Coast. Click for Dress.
Earrings: Chic Bijoux. Click for Earrings.
Eyeshadow: No.17. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Mac. Click for Lipstick (UK).
The Bag: Leah Ward. Click to see Clutch Bag.
Nail Varnish: O.P.I. Click for Nail Varnish.
Shoes: Kurt Geiger. Click for Shoes.
If you want advice on what colours compliment each other best, then the best person to ask is Mother Nature. She always gives an honest answer and never get's in wrong.
Fuchsia's of the most common varieties (Tom Thumb etc) are exactly this colour combo of Fuchsia and Ultra Violet Purple, and no one can argue they are not perfect for each other.
The Headpiece / Hat illustrated with the outfit is: Anna Andrienko. Click Here for Headpiece (International).
Dress: Damsel in a Dress. Click for Dress (UK).
Eyeshadow: Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Guerlain. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Bag: Diana Ulanova. Click for Bag (International).
Shoes: Ted Baker. Click for Shoes (UK) or for Ted Baker in the USA
Nail Varnish: Essie. Click for Nail Varnish.
The Headpiece / Hat illustrated with this outfit above is for HIRE from: Dress-2-Impress.com Hat Hire. Click Here for Headpiece (UK).
The Dress is: Karen Millen. Click to see Dress (UK). or also available at. Karen Millen (USA).
Earrings: Chic Bijoux. Click for Earrings.
Eyeshadow Charlotte Tilbury. Click for Eyeshadow (International).
Lipstick: Maybelline. Click for Lipstick (UK).
Bag: Diana Ulanova. Click for Bag (International).
Nail Varnish: Color Club. Click for Nail Varnish.
Shoes: Bottega Veneta. Click for Shoes (USA).
I love the fashion-forward combination of a futuristic metallic with candy pink, for friends and family attending weddings.
The metallic trend is going nowhere fast, but no one wants to go over board with their metallics anymore than they do their pinks (unless you're the bridesmaids under strict instruction to do so!). With both Pinks and metallics being so on trend currently, and with neither being something you want to wear head-to-toe, worn half and half is a marriage made in heaven.
The Headpiece with this outfit is: Dress-2-Impess.com. Click Here for Headpiece (International).
Earrings: Swarovski Store. Click for Earrings.
Dress: Self Portrait. Click for Dress (International) also available at: Matches (UK) or available for: the (USA)
Eyeshadow: Tom Ford. Click for Eyeshadow (UK).
Lipstick: Cle De Peau. Click for Lippy (UK).
The Bag is: Milisente. Click for Bag.
Nail Varnish: Rimmel. Click to see Nail Varnish.
Shoes: LK Bennett. Click for Shoes (UK).
The headpiece illustrated with the outfit above is available to hire from the www.dress-2-impress.com online hire.Click Here.
Dress: Roland Mouret. Click for Dress (International).
Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana. Click for Shoes.
The Bag: Sophia Webster. Click for Bag.
Pink Eyeshadow: Revlon. Click for Eyeshadow.
Silver Eyeshadow: Mac. Click for Eyeshadow.
Lipstick: Rodial. Click for Lipstick.
Below is a Gallery of other Internet Finds for adding this Pretty Hue to your wardrobe in all seasons.
View: Leo Lin Floral Dress (International). LEO LIN "Grace" pleated midi dress in a bouquet floral print features a neck self-tie and a matching belt
View: Wallis Floral Long Dress (UK). Cute colour combo for a fun outfit, in a luxurious feel satin, at High Street price.
View: A.W.A.K.E Mode Pleated Dress (International). Red and Pink colour-blocked dress, crafted from swathes of pleated crepe with a fluid asymmetric hem.
View: Norma Kamali One Shoulder Bubblegum Pink Dress (USA). Fun Bubblegum pink one shoulder dress, with all over ruched detail.
View: Bebe Pink Mini Dress (International). Add drama to your look with this sexy scuba dress that has tiered ruffles cascading from one shoulder and a shimmery crystal-trimmed mock neck.
View: LPA Floral Roses Dress (International). Floral Roses dress with ruched bust and Floral with polka dot design throughout.
View: Phase Eight (UK). Designed with a dramatic head to toe frill detail, the Cassie Dress is a style statement for your formal events this Summer. Cut in a sleeveless silhouette, this midi length dress is finished with an adjustable buckle belt to define your figure.
View: Jimmy Choo Flaca Sandals (International) and also at Neiman Marcus (USA). Jimmy Choo "Flaca" ruched velvet mule sandals with contrast bows.
View: Roland Mouret Draped Crepe Dress (International). Roland Mouret’s bright pink crepe dress is cut on the bias and spotlights an asymmetric ruched front, then falls into an artful fluted hem.
View: Saloni Lace Dress (USA). Cut from decorative embroidered mesh with lustrous beads. Framed by a roundneck and puffed sleeves, this dress features front cutouts adorned with bows.
View: Coast Long Flare Dress (UK). Make an entrance in this head-turning floral-print dress. Crafted from structured twill, it features a sleek, sleeveless silhouette fitted with practical pockets.
View: Karen Millen Blush Pink Belted Dress (UK). or also at: Karen Millen (USA). Structured Crepe Notch Neck Wrap Belted Forever Midi Dress
View: Coast Ombre Midi Dress (UK).
View: Zimmermann Fall 22 Kaleidoscope Printed Dress (International). and also at: Harvey Nichols (UK).Crafted from a blend of linen and soft silk, this billowing style is embellished with beaded trims and decorated with a whimsical print by Scottish artist Anita Inverarity.
View: L'idee Pink Pleated Dress 2022 (International). Halterneck styling with tie closure, front cut-out with surplice neckline, Plisse satin fabric and pleated detailing.
View: LK Bennett Viola Shoes (UK).A stand-out court shoe, the Viola courts are pretty in pink. Crafted from vibrant watermelon pink satin, they have a pointed toe, bow detail across the front of the foot, a sleek silhouette and a leather-covered stiletto heel.
View: The Fold London (International). From one of Kate Middletons fave brands - The Fold London. The Annesley top is tailored from Italian wool crepe in beautiful rose pink.
View: Jimmy Choo Saeda Shoes (International). Blurring the lines between shoes and jewellery, the Jimmy Choo SAEDA sandals are true showstoppers. Decorated with a delicate crystal chain that suspends a single crystal and gently adorns the ankle like jewellery.
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