hot pink
The must-have colour this Spring and Summer is fuchsia pink. Hollywoods finest stars caught onto the trend as soon as it was showcased on the Spring/Summer 08 collections.
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Victoria Beckham, Kate Bosworth, Lucy Lui and Natalie Portman have donned fuchsia pink dresses when hitting the red carpet. It takes a brave woman to wear such a bold colour and it certainly creates a bold statement - just what a celebrity needs when promoting their new film or perfume.
Fuchsia pink works best on a dress with the shape and detailing kept clean cut and simple. Kate Bosworth's short shift dress worked perfectly with the colour. With her hair tied back and her porceline skin it kept her looking fresh and chic.
Natalie Portman's wore a short, long sleeved shift which worked well teamed with bare legs, sandals and soft curly hair. This created a sultry, effortless but bold look.
The problem with the fuchsia pink colour is that it can easily look tacky if worn with too much make up and overly done hair. For example, Victoria Beckhams strong tan clashed with the bold pink colour of her dress.
To make the look work for you follow the celebrity path and keep make up minimal. Slightly smoky eyes and bare glossy lips will create a sultry glow. Hair will look chic tied up in a chignon or left down with loose curls. Just remember, as there is so much going on with the colour everything else needs to be kept simple to let the colour stand out.
If you don't think you're brave enough to do full on bold pink and would like to be more subtle, add a fuchsia pink accessory such as a belt to a black dress or a handbag to brighten up an outfit. By adding an accessory in fuchsia pink you will add an instant update to your wardrobe. Be one step ahead and add fuchsia pink to your wardrobe to brighten up the dark wintery nights.