So very, very blush this summer

thoughtsonstyle — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:36:16 -0400

Move over corals, yellows, aquas and the hot and steamy brights of summers past, the new neutrals have taken over. My favorite of them all, the ladylike and delicate blush (a light pink starting anywhere from powder to a peachy, almost mauve tone), is the color of choice for supermodels, socialites, and celebrities alike from spring to early summer. And not only has it caught on for the ladies, even Brad Pitt was seen in an all-over blush (or some would call it salmon, but i think hardly) suit at Cannes a few weeks ago. While some have chosen to complement the color with a pop of orange (Blake Lively in Oscar de la Renta), a touch of old Hollywood glamour (Angelina Jolie with drop dead red lipstick), or sexy black (Birdie Bell in some kind of sheer lingerie with a blush fur shrug), others have opted for the trendiest combo of the season - blush mixed with various neutrals. Case in point, Claudia Schiffer accessorizes with a beige bag and shoes, and Rachel Zoe with a touch of muted gold (she looks absolutely stunning in this grecian number, top right), which works rather nicely in my opinion, while Olivia Palermo and Brad Pitt offset the girly shade with a touch of grey, Palermo with grey suede heels and Pitt in a grey scarf. The combination is pure genius.

So go out and don't be afraid to blush this summer, red carpet or not. Here are two looks that you can rock yourself for a little less cash (tried to keep each piece under $100, but couldn't do without a few key pieces that really pull the looks together), one for a day at the beach and perhaps a stop for an ice cream and a stroll down Main St, and another for a steamy night out. The Surf Lodge in Montauk perhaps?

thoughts on style

So very, very blush this summer