Thursday, 7 January 2016

In the pink!

I've always loved the colour pink but my wardrobe is primarily a range of black, grey and white. This coat came in a very plain box at Christmas and I was expecting something equally plain to be inside. How exciting to lift the lid and find this joyful colour, described on the coat label as, 'bubblegum.' It's the shade of pink that used to be called, 'Italian' and before that, 'Shocking' after the French couturier, Elsa Schiaparelli. I used to wear her perfume, also called 'Shocking.' I remember it's packaging in a pink box with gold edged trim and I was sorry when I could no longer buy it. Elsa was an Italian working in Paris between the wars, a rival of Coco Chanel. My new coat was made in Italy, which, since it is Elsa's colour, seems rather fitting.
I've got a fine cashmere scarf that I've had for a while and wear almost daily throughout the winter.  Look how close the colours are. My daughters are SO good at shopping and choosing gifts for me!
Linking up with a well-styled life.
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8 comments:

  1. Connie7 January 2016 at 14:57

    That is such a beautiful coat. Your daughters are indeed talented. The color looks so great with your hair. Now you've got me wanting a pink coat!

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    1. Share my Garden8 January 2016 at 12:07

      There was much talk of pink coats in the press last year when M&S sold one that everybody wanted. I don't think their shade was 'shocking', but rather more pastel. The colour of my coat is joyful - just the thing to brighten the dreary winter months!

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  2. Melanie7 January 2016 at 18:37

    WOW! I LOVE your new coat. Yes, indeed, your daughters are fantastic shoppers. I am happy just looking at your coat. You must feel great in it.

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    1. Share my Garden8 January 2016 at 12:09

      Yes, it is a WOW, Melanie. I'm thrilled to bits with it!

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  3. In My Prime Time10 January 2016 at 17:14

    I absolutely love that coat & your hair since
    we have the same color!! We are fabulous!
    I see you are a new blogger as I am - would you
    like to follow each other? I am now following you and this is my blog:
    http://inmyprimetime.blogspot.com
    Have a great new year! Mimi

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    1. Share my Garden27 January 2016 at 14:20

      Hello Mimi, nice to meet you. The pink coat isn't seeing too much action as yet because the weather is pretty disgusting. I'm dressing in coats that deal with cold and wet - but when spring comes I'll be in the pink!

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  4. The Fabulous Journey16 January 2016 at 05:36

    That color is a show stopper and looks great up against your gorgeous hair. Thanks for adding your fashion flair to the My Refined Style Linkup!

    Shellie
    www.thefabjourney.com

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  5. Share my Garden27 January 2016 at 14:22

    Hello Shelley, I'm looking forward to joining your fab journey.

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