One of the biggest trends I’ve noticed lately in fashion is hot pink. When I saw Bar Rafaeli in the hot pink one shouldered number below I thought it was stunning (but hate the shoes- the purple is too Barbie with this bold color). I have always associated hot pink with the 80’s and the days when I would puffy paint everything within my grasp with hot pink hearts…. but it’s looks so chic on all these fabulous women I think my next purchase may have to be something bold and pink!
Hot pink for a formal occasion:
Looks great paired with black (and easier to try wearing it in small doses if you are timid…)
Casual hot pink:
Runway hot pink:
The fashion world has even deemed hot pink hot for men- re-branding the color “man-genta“, according to the friggin‘ Wall Street Journal! In my book, man-genta is NOT ok. I like a tan guy in a light pink shirt in the summer, heck yeah, but not HOT pink…
How about adding a dose of hot pink to your house? I am loving this desk chair from Athena Says blog:
One of my favorite commercial spaces has to be Cambridge’s Upstairs on the Square with it’s Zebra Room (in hot pink and zebra!) and Soiree Room with pink and gold plaid painted walls! A preppy-luxe must see if you are in the area!
Happy Friday- I hope it’s a hot pink kind of day for you!
xoxo
Speaking of zebra + hot pink, these beauties are going on sale at RueLaLa in a couple days. Get your credit cards ready, girls.
I LOVE that hot pink bedroom door.How fantastic for a girls room.
…and for those of us who would never spend $100 on a pair of flats, no matter how cute… http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3535706
magnificent…sizzling hot color!
coincidentally, i did a post the other day on the original fuschia designer: elsa schiaparelli and her "shocking pink" haute couture.
http://styleodyssey.blogspot.com/2009/06/elsa-schiaparelli.html
isn't the color addictive?! i find it so sexy, fresh and downright pretty.
This is my favorite color! Which I know is a little "Elle Woods" – however – it is so flattering on all skin tones! Don't you think? I actually did a post on some fushia hot pinks awhile back! I love the one shoulder look, so hot!
http://livingwithstyleblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/fuchsia-finds.html
I'm loving neon colors right now!
I'm really loving the new neon yellow pieces by Norma Kamali for Walmart (I know, I know..)
Hot pink is fabulous, no way around it. So are your picks!
Your post inspired as always … I posted a link to your entry on my blog (had to share the love with my "readers")
The first time I went to Upstairs on the Square with the BF I told him I was going home and painting the bedroom pink and buying lots of animal print. He nixed that idea quick, boo. But that space is still one of my favs!
My friend had her wedding reception at Upstairs on the Square. It was beautiful!
Oh I love this post! Loved Blake's dress & I love that hot pink chair at the desk!
Ooohhh…so many great things to look at :) Love the Soiree Room!
I am in LOVE with this color! The Ubran Outfitters one shoulder dress is definitly going to be my next purchase!
I'm loving hot pink right now. Here in Miami is the latest rage.
Wow – it is a little reminiscent of the 80's, but so much classier this time around !!
Vitania
I love hot pink! That was the color of my bridemaid's dresses in 1994. (don't gasp!) Guess it was still the trailing of the 80's, but it looked good in Feb. with pink and white flowers.
Loving these photos. Yes, I agree. A touch of hot pink is good. Just let's not do the 80's again!
that pink chair and pink door! ugh, fabulous! and of course the pink frocks…Blake Lively's is divine!
i love it paired with black!
Pink isn't usually my go-to colour but this is such a bold pick-me-up! I thought of you when I went shopping today. :)
I don't normally wear color, especially something this bright, but seeing it used in this way, I may have to rethink that. Awesome post!!!!