Color guide: How to add pink to your look

People always associate pink with Barbie. Many women refuse to wear pink since they thought pink would make them look like princess. In fact, pink comes in various shades. You can look both stylish and feminine as long as you have chosen the right pink shade. The following are some tips on how to rock pink this winter.

Usually, dark colors like black and berry are trending color for fall/winter. Forget about these shades this winter. Why not do exactly the opposite with other people this winter? Try some bright and refreshing colors like pink! In 18th century Europe, pink was worn by male and female nobility, and pink eventually became the color for baby boys until about World War II. Pink can be a color that's as daring as it is dainty, bold as it is precious.

Shade is an important consideration. If you have olive skin and dark or brown hair, hot pink will look best on you. If you have a fair complexion and fair hair, pale and pastel pinks will suit you. If you are neither fair nor dark, most shades of pink will work for you. Pale shades work best on darker complexions while sugary bright colors are best on paler skins to avoid a washed-out effect. Light pink looks great on everyone, and it's no longer just for spring. When the skies are a dreary gray for days on end, introducing some color into your outerwear can make all the difference in your mood.

You may start simple with a single pink dress that can be easily worn for different occasions from formal to casual, weekday to weekend. A blush pink overcoat adds a feminine flair that all can see while you are out and about but can easily be removed once you have arrived at your workplace. If you want to be bold, pair various shades of pink with red for a statement look that shows your feminine side.

If wearing pink from head to toe feels too sweet for your style, nod to the trend with ballet pink polish instead! Sometimes a statement shoe is an easy way to incorporate a new and perhaps daring color into an otherwise monochrome wardrobe. Also, you may try adding pink to your look by wearing pink lipsticks. Anyone who says pink lipstick doesn’t look good on her just hasn’t found the right one.

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