With urban Indian youngsters fighting the moral brigade with the Pink Chaddi Campaign, iTALK hails the colour, telling which shade to pick for what occasion
With urban Indian youngsters fighting the moral brigade with the Pink Chaddi Campaign, iTALK hails the colour, telling which shade to pick for what occasion Pink, and its various definitionsThat the colour pink is associated with contemporary girlhood is well known. What's interesting is that the colour has turned synonymous with femininity, thanks to Western fashion. In Japan, in fact, the colour is a sign of masculinity. Back home, it signifies welcome embrace. Pink denotes romance and charm, and its various shades, including hot pink, are used to convey emotions ranging from sensual playfulness to tenderness.
No other colour exemplifies sharp duality like pink does; it can be a mark of weakness and
innocence, and when a couple of shades darker, becomes the epitome of feminine power.
It has even been used as descriptive term for female genitalia, and is slang for vagina. The
lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender communities adopt it with pride, with "pink economy" referring to economic activity in the gay community. The colour is also a symbol of strength and pride: it's the chosen shade for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
What's girl power got to do with the colour of your hair and clothes? You can be blonde, frivolous, tip toe in stilettos, wear pink, dress your Chihuahua Bruiser, in matching attire, and yet be damn successful. That's the message Elle Woods sent to the audiences in 2001 Hollywood blockbuster Legally Blonde. The comedy starring Reese Witherspoon now enjoys the spotlight as a Broadway musical.
1 Blush and bubblegum pink: For princess diaries
Pink teddy tic-tac clips. At: Toran, Khokha Market, Vile Parle Station. Rs 35Flower buckle belt.
At: Taxxi and Vitamin K, Khar (W). Rs 1,000Polka dotted pumps.
At: Toran.Rs 560Team this ruffle-edged satin blouse with your skinny jeans.
At: Golmaal, Lokhandwala Complex.Rs 695Rock on with these retro glares.
At: Le Bijou, opposite Globus, Hill Road, Bandra (W). Rs 325
Heel em' over.
At: Citywalk, Colaba.Rs 1,395
A rose wrap to give your LBD some edge.
At: GolmaalRs 3,000Sequinned party clutch.
At: Izzo, Pankaj CHS Ltd., next to Sarvodaya Library, Khar (W).u00a0 Rs 1,290Pink flip flops.
At: Khodal, Elco Market, Hill Road, Bandra (W). Rs 350For rose-tinted cheeksProduct: Sonic Chic blush-on.At: MAC Rs 1,080
Pink and semi-precious stones u2014 every girl's dream combination.At: AL's Tattoo N Body Piercing Studio and Accessories, opposite St Peter's Church, Hill Road, Bandra (W). Rs 1,000For breezy Sundays.
At: Apparels, Shop 19, next to Gangar Optics, Bomanji Petit Road. Rs 350Embroide#F54F96 cotton tunic. At: AND Store, Linking Road, Bandra (W). Rs 1,995
2 Hot pink: For sexy nightout
Ruffled bras and panties in a coquette palette of pink and black, inspi#F54F96 by international pop group Pussycat Dolls.At: La Senza, Atria Mall, Worli and Khar, Linking Road. Rs 1,790 onwards Pair this yummy beaded necklace with a black tee.
At: AL's Tattoo N Body Piercing Studio and AccessoriesRs 250Beaded clutch to go with a sexy choli.
At: Toran. Rs 655Sequinned dress with a gothic black bow
At: Spendthrift, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu. Rs 18,500Ruffle shrug with devil brooch.
At: Spendthrift, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu. Rs 5,500Resham silk bangles.
At: BK Thakkar, next to Cafe Mondegar, Colaba. Rs 150 for threeKnitted zipper jacket with sequin embroidery .
At: Namrata Joshipura, D7, Khar (W).Rs 14,950One-shoulder, pom-pom sleeve dress.
At: Attic. Rs 3,540
Black and hot pink patent pumps.
At: Toran Rs 620
Satin dress with black detailing.
At: AND Store, Linking Road, Bandra (W).Rs 7,495Hobo style leather handbag.
At: Dave and company, Colaba Causeway. Rs 5503 Pale or muted pink: For workwear
Psychedelic mushroom-print laptop sleeve.
At: SOBO, Metro House, Chowpatty.u00a0 Rs 2,300Have fun at work with this quirky bug shirt.
At: Spendthrift. Rs 5,800Sequined ballet flats.
At: Guapa Chica, Parimal Building, 17th Road, Khar (W). Rs 1,075
Cotton blouse with shoulder details.
At: AND Store. Rs 995Apple-button collar smock top.
At: Attic, Bir Sagar, 17th Road, Santacruz (W). Rs 3,135
Crush double-shaded silk stole.
At: Neeru Kumar, D7, Turning Point, 1st and 16th Road, Khar (W). Rs 2,600Princess cut mojri.
At: Leather World, 55, Shah House, opposite Colaba Police Station, Colaba. Rs 250
For stained lips.
Product: Cream Team BoyBait-72At: MAC, Altamount Road.Rs 870Your celeb inspirationKaty Perry, nominated for Best Female Pop Performance, wore elegant diamond drop earrings to complement her rose strapless gown, at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on February 8.
Bollywood actress
Priyanka Chopra sizzles in a chiffon saree in magenta, teamed with shimmering choli
