Pink. The colour of strawberries dunked in cream. Pink, the shade you turn when embarrassed or in love. Pink, the mark of all things sugary and sweet, the colour of unicorns and candy galore. Oh pink, how you delight me so, so sumptuous, yet demure, not quite the scandalous red not quite the rich purple, oh pink, oh pink my heart grows fonder in your presence. For it was pink that I wore that golden day, on my prom one evening away from school’s murky lair, where classmates stood up and took note ‘oh how different you look when your not in uniform’. Pink really was my colour and it was pink that showed me the way, for pink enveloped me in a dusky haze, where reality ceased to exist, where all boundaries dissipated into glitter dust. Pink, not a colour relegated to females but males too, the colour that keeps on giving and expects nothing in return. Oh Pink delight will you show me the path to happiness? Wait… what is that I hear? Shein marches in decked in pink; candyfloss, fuschia, dusky, ceramic pink in all its shining glory. Saccharine sweet it may be but in my fantastical vision there is no other colour but pink, pink and more pink.
Pink was one of my original faves; before blue and burgundy came along I was always dressed in pink or mint and both colours were a confectionery delight to behold. But what drew me to the colour? While some might state that as ‘pink is a feminine colour’ so thus I should be naturally drawn to its light hue my reasons are far different. In pink I feel alive, sophisticated and romantic. Red is too brash and blue sombre but in pink there is the perfect harmonious balance; neither brash nor sombre, pink is calm, unchaotic and un-complicated. In short pink is the epitome of colour perfection and that is something leading online retailer Shein know all too well. After being founded in 2008 and re-branding as ‘Shein’ in 2015, Shein would delve through ‘blogger trend archives’ to curate a selection of ‘insta ready’ accessories and clothing, while paying attention to popular colours that were ‘so in’ that season. In short, pink remains a popular colour throughout the decades and Shein’s sugary pink delights are a treat for all six senses, so naturally I was drawn to Shein’s tailored pink waistcoat. As someone who lives her life in a clouded pink haze, seeing a waistcoat that was both ‘work appropriate’ but also fun was an offer that was too exciting to pass up.
Because of the nature of my work, waistcoats remain a staple in my wardrobe, especially sleeveless waistcoats which are so much more versatile when it comes to styling. Having an extensive wardrobe full of mustard, burgundy, magenta, black, khaki and beige waistcoats meant that I had the Autumn/ Winter basics ticked off and yet something was missing. As someone who lives her life as colorfully as the stories she writes a pink, specifically a ceramic pink waistcoat would be the perfect antidote to my rich autumnal winter colours obsession and drag me into another realm of fashion possibilities. And I am not the only one who is obsessed with pink;Although pink was not a popular colour until the 1700’s, when pink was introduced into popular culture it became a defining hue for fashion icons such as Barbie, Baddy Winkle and Paris Hilton, who swathed themselves in pink from head to toe. Whether your a fuschia kinda gal or are drawn to less outlandish pink hues like ceramic, peach and baby pink, there is no denying that the year of ‘Rose Quartz’ has not quite had its heyday just yet. While kale might be 2017’s impending hue I will never get enough of the pink delight that is Shein, that is life, that is me.
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Huni!! Please tell me you write this post with a dedication to me!! 😀 You look lovely in this waistcoat and i am off to explore the brand! 🙂
Haha I actually did think of you when I put this outfit together hun. I bet it would go lovely with your pink hair 🙂
I use to wear a lot of pink too but I don’t so much any more. I don’t know why because pink is a beautiful colour! I love the waistcoat A LOT! And I also like how versatile a sleeveless waistcoat is.
Lovely post, beautiful photos, you look amazing! xx
I love pink, it’s my favorite color! So I have to be careful to not getting so many things on pink or I will look like the Barbie! hahahah I love your outfit, it’s classy 😉 it reminds me to Blair from Gossip Girl, who I love! xx
I adore pink, like you it was one of my favs and still is, you look gorgeous in pink – pretty in pink – yes indeed! I justl like how soft or striking the shades of pink can be xo
Beautiful photos and sweet color of your outfit. love the waistcoat
As always the way you write is just so poetic! I love that waistcoat and I totally agree that pink does stand the test of time, classy and elegant always.
When I was younger, I didn’t like pink. But now that I’m very much older, I’ve warmed up to it a lot. In fact, I have more than a couple of shades of pink in my closet 🙂
I am pink mad! The dusky, pale peachy pink of your outfit is gorgeous. Is it called ceramic pink?
Pink definitely does suit you. I tend to wear more greys and blues but my husband loves pink. Jo x
This is a gorgeous outfit – I love pink! I haven’t worn it in ages, but I’m hoping to pink up my wardrobe in Spring 🙂
Pink is just lush. Very few people can pull of an all pink look (myself included) but you rock it. Gorgeous!
Loving the outfit on you, pink really is your colour, not so much mine but the shoes I do love 😉
There is something so elegant about this feminine dusky sort of pink and you carry it so well in this outfit!
I love pink it’s my favourite colour. This outfit is lovely pink doesn’t have to be cutesy but can be stylish too.
I wore a pink dress to my prom too! I used to wear lots of pink and recently had pink put in my hair. I don’t own many pink clothes anymore but definitely still have a love for the colour!
Always love the way you write! Such beautiful descriptions 🙂 I used to think I wasn’t a big fan of pink, but now I think it’s all about finding the shade to suit you x
I love your outfit and I adore pink hues too… off to see if I can find your items online now! lol.
That fluffy waistcoat looks super on you. Your outfit looks fab on you
Love pink, love the waistcoat, and absolutely adore that bag! I’m more of a hot pink/black combo girl rather than soft pinks, but it really, REALLY suits you.
I love pinks too. Totally rocking the look there! You look fab 🙂
Pale pink is my ultimate favourite colour! If i need to choose a colour outside black, white and grey I always go to pale pink. Beautiful outfit!
I love pink, hot pink especially. I think pink can make you feel girly and feminine, it’s such a pretty colour.
I love that pink makes you feel more romantic. I think red or purple does that for me. I am not a super pink person. But if there is something pink that looks good on me I will wear it. I hate the stigmas that come with the colour so I do avoid it. But I like it sometimes. You wear it naturally.
Oh such a lovely outfit. I love that bag
I love your handbag. The colors look awesome. You look great in your photo x
Ooh that’s a gorgeous outfit. That colour looks great on you.
Lovely waistcoat ….. Pink isn’t something I have a lot of in my wardrobe, although I’ve never noticed that before. I think I’m naturally drawn to darker colours but maybe it’s time to branch out and get some pink on 🙂
That pink wall behind you is fabulous. I’ve never been able to wear pink as I’m a ginger nut!!
Love how you carry the color pink off, not everyone can pull it off. I just use pink for my accessories.
Loving the pink fur! Not that long ago, I wasn’t much into pink, but now I am loving it.
I have to admit I’m not a fan of pink, but when I do wear it, I always choose a bright, saturated blue-based pink. It looks fab on you though.
Pink is one of my favourite colours but I rarely wear it in clothing as I suit darker colours more x
Fab post. I like pink. I think it is s pretty colour. Need to wear more of it.
Pink makes me feel like a kid again, especially baby pink! I love your coat, it looks soft and it’s perfect for any outfit, be it casual or work appropriate!
Great color. I love that pink is no longer maligned. Seems people were against the color for ages, but damn people…it’s just a color. It has committed no crimes. Looks great on you btw.
I love pink in all forms, I think it is such a happy colour and I am loving the addition of the fur!!
As a natural redhead, pink is a colour I was told I was never to wear, so I never have. Looks great on you though!
Super cute outfit! I love the color pink!
I never used to like pink when I was younger, but love it now. Going to decorate my bedroom next year, pink, white and grey.
Pink looks terrible on me. Looks gorgeous on you, though! Love the fluffy gilet.
I used to run away from pink like a plague but now I love having bounts of it in my closet. Loving your outfit
Oh I love the waistcoat, it looks super cosy and what a pretty colour!
I seriously have no idea how you write such amazingly long posts that are captivating from the first word to the last. You have a true talent above all else. WOW!
Hahhaha haven’t heard so much description for pink in my entire life. magical
Every blog post and every outfit you positively radiate – this outfit really shows your fun side. You look gorgeous and love the pairing with the handbag!
You look fantastic! I love this colour and the way you have accessorized it with the pop of blue and dark hat looks fantastic!
I am not the biggest fan of pink but I adore your handbag, it is gorgeous 🙂
I adore wearing pink especially in such a cute candy shade like this. You look fabulous
I love that outfit especially the fur waistcoat thinking of get myself a fur waistcoat but not sure weather one would suit me
I am a big fan of pink too – though waistcoats don’t suit me at all haha!
This is a lovely outfit. I love all the colors.
I love this whole outfit; its so girlie yet chic xxx
You look gorgeous as always! I did not like pink as a young girl or even as a teen. It wasn’t till my 30’s that I gained an appreciation of pink.
That waistcoat was the oomph of the entire outfit. Love it. So chic! I love pink too. I need to get more pink clothes though. My fall/winter wardrobe looks kind of drab with dark colored coats and sweaters.
You look gorgeous! I adore pale pink, it’s pretty and discrete, and matches all other colors that I usually wear. But I’m not very much into the kind of Barbie pink for little girls…. that’s kind of repulsive to me.
I love your outfit.. You look stunning and fabulous. You have a great selection.
Pink has always been my favourite colour, ever since I was a little girl. Sadly, it doesn’t suit me. I adore that outfit.
You look amazing as always, I love your outfit combination – especially that handbag.
I absolutely love this whole look! The colour is stunning on you and I love how you have style it up – you look Beautiful!
As Aerosmith sang “Pink, it’s my new obsession” and I can see why! x
I absolutely love this outfit and it looks stunning on you!
I have to say pink is one of my favourite colours and I love this outfit on you x
Pink is such a great colour on you. I’ve been loving all the pale pink coats around at the moment.
I have to say that Pink probably isn’t my go to colour, but it can be light and refreshing. Perhaps I should start experimenting with it a bit more
I totally love the blush and dusk pink hues that are fashionable at the moment. They seem to suit everyone and are so classy. Not sure I agree that all pinks are gorgeous. I can think of a few shades that should never have hit the catwalk 🙂
Love the outfits perfect combination, You looks pretty
Looks luxurious and lush and you look stunning as usual!
Beautiful outfit, those shades of pinks look fab x
Pink makes me feel pretty. It is soft and cuddly. I just love pink. The brighter pinks look good on me. This pink on you is beautiful.
I’m not usually a very pink kind of girl but I love this! I wish I had a great style like you do! I love the waistcoat too! I really need to get myself one!
The pink looks so great on you! I’m loving the pictures. And you’re writing is fab, as always.
pink makes me feel so girly haha I mean girly in a good way like a sweet girl. Your looks or outfit never fails to amaze me! always on point! Oh! did u change your blog lay out? looks different from the last time i visited. It looks great!
I am not much of a pink type of girl. Love it for flowers and pale pink for newborn clothing 🙂
What a lovely and beautiful pink waistcoat on you! You look amazing! Pink is one of my favorite colors, it reminds me of a strawberry ice-cream cone on a summer day!
The waistcoat looks amazing on you! I’ll check out the brand.
I didn’t know kale was the new ‘in’ color. I like it. I like pink though too, always and forever. 🙂
Pink always says “soft” to me! That jacket is beautiful and you wear it so well!
Love the outfit! So pretty!!! I didn’t know that was a winter color. Thank you for sharing it!
I like the softer pink colors. This outfit looks great on you. I usually don’t wear pink, though I still love the color. Very nice!
I love wearing the color of pink. It is such a soft color. However I don’t always look the best in the color. I do love this coat though.
Pink was always one of my fav colours growing up. But now Im more of a Red lady 😀
A nice Baby Pink is always first choice for me now though.
You look absolutely stunning as always hun
Great post
Charlotte x
I love pink! As a young girl my mom thought blue suited my colouring better so I rarely wore pink, so now I wear it a lot,
Definitely love this gorgeous outfit! A beautiful pink and one that really suits you. x
This is beautiful! Fantastic and impeccable outfit as always. You’re wonderful!
You look soo beautiful in pink!! I love your classy and fancy outfit <3
I love all the ways you have described pink!! Pink is such a wonderful colour. Your outfit is so pretty. Pink looks great on you 🙂
Pink is such a great color. I love bright neon pinks
Aside from the pink I currently have in my hair, or occasionally wear in my make-up, pink and I are definitely not friends. Some people look amazing in it- soft, delicate, sophisticated… and then there’s me…
Pink reminds me of my daughter. Growing up she had pink tutu that she wore everywhere. Along with a pink swimming suit and pretty patten ballet slippers. On top of her head a pony tail that stuck straight up! I remember it like it was yesterday. Pink is still her favorite color. Guaranteed she would love to wear your look. The waistcoat is beautiful .. especially when paired with the other pink pieces.