A Dash of Pink

I am most certainly an advocate for the wearing of colour on days when one may feel a tad unwell, or otherwise down. It really does brighten up your day, and hopefully also the day of the others whom you may encounter in that time. Colour seems to have that immense power to make us all smile, whether it be the connection with childhood memories and feelings, or simply the shock of an unexpected visual delight. Regardless, I really do believe that colour can change mood (as well as reflecting it).

I decided to wear a fine cotton, pink long sleeved top as a way of giving myself that colourful boost in mood. A rather simple garment, the power lies not in any technical or constructive brilliance (although it is quite well made), but rather in its cheerful proclamation through colour. Indeed pink always has that power to make me smile, besides having the added benefit of working reasonably well against my complexion.

In order to play upon the pink, I also opted to accessorise with yellow and blue. I always feel the traditional combination of cyan, magenta and yellow can look somewhat harsh unless the proportion of each is played just right. It can make a powerful impact, yet for me, does not have that slightly more cheerful feel I often wish to convey. As such the colour play of light pink, blue and yellow, a more summer worthy shade combination if you will, was easier to employ.

Admittedly the blues and yellows are minor in their content, yet hopefully still enough to make an impact. Indeed it is often the smallest slips of colour within an outfit that can truly capture the imagination. A keen eye is often most rewarded for its concentration by the smaller thought-out details of an outfit. For it is interesting to consider that whilst one may be drawn to the conclusion that the main garments of one's outfit decide the visual message, it is in actuality the small details that finish the overall tone of that message. A small tuck here, an exposed lining there, whatever it may be, I believe that all looks need those minor unique detailings. It is those minutia which tell one the most about a look and the person wearing it.

Another detail one may note is the slight pinroll of my jeans. It was mainly a decision to allow the espadrilles to truly show their line. There is something quite charming about the shape, which I often feel is hidden under the trouser hem, and indeed the roll seems more appropriate for summer (although the summer weather is sadly nowhere to be seen). The light grey colour was simply a way of keeping a lighter tonal range throughout, and to really allow the pink a chance to pop without too harsh a contrast visually. Although admittedly a rather basic outfit in concept, I tried to make sure that the minor details were well considered to give it that slight depth of character.

Currently playing: Spotlight - Tiffany Evans

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