Everything’s coming up Roses
Winter
is the time to wrap up in roses!
It goes without saying that when it comes
to clothes there is a different colour pallet for the different seasons, we
learn this from a very young age with our school uniform. In the cold winter
months we’re in grey jumpers and navy skirts with itchy dark socks pulled up to
our knees, the summer is a different story with striped cotton dresses in more
seasonal hues.
Even after we graduate from the torment of
having to wear ungainly school uniforms we subconsciously adopt a way of
thinking about how we dress from season to season. Even now in the summer I
might opt for a white sundress or a bright pink camisole top whereas in the
winter I lean more towards the darker end of the colour spectrum. Winter is all
about burgundies, blacks, greys and navy colours.
There are a number of very logical reasons
why we humans, in general, dress in this way, it’s in tune with the changing of
the seasons, it’s a psychological thing and it’s also practical; dark clothes
insulate heat and light clothes reflect it, makes sense, right?
But this year see’s the fashion world throw
a bit of a curve ball when it comes to our transitional colour palate as one of
the biggest colours of season is…Pink! Yes pink, in all its interesting and
glorious forms from dark berry to sorbet shades and candy hues, pink is
everywhere you look.
On the catwalk everyone from Topshop Unique
to Roksanda Ilincic and Simone Rocha sent their models down the runway in
variations on this rosy theme. This emergence of feminine colours has been met
with open arms as it’s a brilliant transitional colour from fall into winter
and heralds a return of a real sense of femininity back into fashion.
If you’re interested in playing around with
pink this season then we’ve put together a little list of some of our favourite
rosy items to get your mitts on!

1.
Coach Colourblock Molded
Felt Fedora
- £180 – Make a statement this winter with this
cool Coach colour block fedora, a pink hat is one of the easiest way to work
the trend into your repertoire. Wear this with a dark ensemble so that the
colour really packs a punch.
2.
Alexander McQueen Skull
Print Scarf
- £180 – Alexander McQueen scarves are truly
iconic items and well worth investing in, this pink style is perfect all year
round, wear yours draped round the collar of your favourite leather jacket to
add some colour to an otherwise tough look.
3.
L’Oreal Colour Riche
Lipstick
- £3.87 – With the winter comes winter skin, long
gone are the days where you sported a hearty tan, bring some colour to paler pallor
with a bright pop of pink lipstick; a really easy way to tie in the colour into
an outfit without going overboard.
4.
Ted Baker Safuyah Full
skirt trench coat
- £215 – A trench coat is a perennial staple and
good investment piece, give a modern twist to a classic design with this
feminine Ted Baker design. When choosing winter coats bold colour usually looks
great but with pink we recommend opting for a more muted tone to avoid looking
like an extra from The Only Way is Essex.
5.
Charlotte Olympia Kitty
Cat-Embroidered slipper
- £470 – Give ballet flats a new season update with
these amazing whimsical kitty slippers from Charlotte Olympia, these pumps are
a great day to evening style as their fun nature will get everyone talking.
6.
Carven Petal Hem crushed
wool mini Skirt
- £190 – This summer skirts have been the hero item
of every wardrobe with innovative new asymmetric styles and cut outs creating
beautiful and modern aesthetics. This pretty Carven skirt is a perfect style
for the fall as it will keep you warm as the temperature falls.
7.
Ted Baker Jamun T-clasp
maxi Clutch
- £110 – A statement clutch is a real must have
whatever the season, the perfect bag for a night out and an easy way to work
the colour into your everyday outfits. This Ted Baker style is a classic; if
you’re feeling a little more adventurous why not opt for something transparent
for a really cool modern look.
8.
Equipment Signature Shirt
in Magenta
- £225 – Equipment are the definitive word in
impeccably tailored every-day shirts and they come in a huge array of colours
and directional prints. No wardrobe is complete without the perfect silk shirt
and this one is a pitch perfect colour for the season but you can definitely
find a more budget friendly version anywhere on the high-street!
9.
Kenzo logo dark blue wool
knit sweater
- £200 – We love anything Kenzo and their new season
knitwear is just one example of why, with amazing prints, beautiful colours and
cool embellishments we just can’t get enough. This cool logo sweater is a great
way to work pink into an outfit, especially if you’re not really the kind of
girl who wears a lot of pink.
10. Topshop
Strap Back Crepe Dress
- £44 – No wardrobe is complete without a show
stopping going out dress, this little Topshop number is a brilliant option, the
bold colour really pops and as the weather gets colder you can pop a long
sleeved tee underneath for a super-cool nineties feel!
So
what do you think of pink for winter? Will you be trying out the trend?
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