Rosy Glow: How to Style This Season’s Colour Palette
20-09-2013
Testing Out Tones
If you have a naturally pink undertone to your skin, then rosy hues can be unflattering. The trick here is to experiment with different tones to find one that flatters you. Everyone can wear pink; you just have to find the right shade. Pinks that lean lilac, as seen at Topshop Unique and Nina Ricci, will counteract the reddish tones in your skin and will look much more flattering. When shopping for a few rosy additions to your wardrobe, hold items against your skin in different lights to really get a feel for what suits you and what doesn’t. When you find the right shade, it will just look and feel right in comparison to all the others you’ve tried.
Dare to Wear Designer
If you think a pink palette is something you could really get behind this autumn/winter, then why not invest in a designer piece? Sure, high-street brands are jumping on dusky pinks in preparation for the new season, but who wants to look like everybody else? If your budget can stretch to it, check out what designer boutiques like Morgan Clare have to offer and invest in something unique. Mixing designer pieces with high-street brands is a particularly effective way to ensure you stand out from the crowd; it beats looking like a high-street mannequin any day!
Image from Topshop Unique
Pops of Pink
If you’re not sure if you are ready to embrace a pink colour palette when it comes to your clothes, you can add a pop of pink to your outfit with your make-up instead. A rosy flush to the cheeks or a dusky pink nail polish can give a subtle nod to the trend without pushing you too far out of your comfort zone. If lipstick is more your thing, start hunting for the perfect cool-toned pale pink shade; not only will it make your teeth look pearly white but it’s another way to incorporate the rosy glow colour palette into your everyday ensembles.
Less is More
As with any trend, you don’t need to dress head to toe in pink to incorporate it into your personal style. Choose a dusky pink winter coat, as outerwear is where this trend is really filtering onto the high-street; or you could even go for a mink fur stole to soften your autumn leather jacket. For a feminine look, pair rosy pinks with soft greys; it’s an easy way to add the trend to your everyday wardrobe.
