Hot Pink and Emerald Green + Style With a Smile Link Up

January 10, 2023
Hot Pink and Emerald Green, Pom Amsterdam pink jacket, green frilly blouse, H&M pink wide leg trousers, Zara green quilted bag

How’s your week going so far? I always find January the toughest month – it feels way longer than 31 days! The weather has been dreadful, so rainy and grey. This is when colourful clothes come to the rescue! You’ve probably heard of the term “dopamine dressing”, which refers to actively choosing to wear clothes that bring us joy and boosts confidence. I’ve been employing this tactic for years, and colour plays a huge part in how I choose my outfits.

Maybe the combination of hot pink and emerald green reveals something about my frame of mind that day

When it came to putting this outfit together I just let my mood guide me to these colours. Maybe the combination of hot pink and emerald green reveals something about my frame of mind that day. The dominant colour pink is associated with optimism, playfulness and compassion, while green is thought to be calming and promote balance. We all need that in the depths of winter, don’t we?

Although the jacket and trousers are different textures they are a good colour match. I bought these trousers in the H&M sale (currently reduced to only Β£8) and immediately noticed that they are almost the same shade as this Pom Amsterdam jacket. I have five other jackets by Pom Amsterdam, they are so well made made with lots of beautiful details. This one is preloved, from Thrift+ – where I also bought this Scotch & Soda suit from…I have a thing for Dutch brands!

Hot Pink and Emerald Green, Pom Amsterdam pink jacket, green frilly blouse, H&M pink wide leg trousers, Zara green quilted bag

I don’t know if I did it consciously or not, but I’d hung the jacket over this green frilly blouse. Straight away I knew I wanted to wear them together. All I needed to do was select accessories, and instead of opting for a third colour I decided to colour block with the green and pink. I remembered I had this vintage hat stored away which matches the blouse perfectly (and disguises a bad hair day). My green quilted bag, pink glitter boots and pink jewellery completed the look.

Do you wear bright clothes to beat the January blues too?

Hot Pink and Emerald Green, Pom Amsterdam pink jacket, green frilly blouse, H&M pink wide leg trousers, Zara green quilted bag
Pom Amsterdam pink jacket, green frilly blouse, green vintage hat

 

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Hot Pink and Emerald Green, Pom Amsterdam pink jacket, green frilly blouse, H&M pink wide leg trousers, Zara green quilted bag
Hot Pink and Emerald Green, Pom Amsterdam pink jacket, green frilly blouse, H&M pink wide leg trousers, Zara green quilted bag
H&M pink wide leg trousers, Zara green quilted bag, Yaa Yaa London ultra mega fuchsia gemstone ring

Pom Amsterdam jacket (from Thrift+) | blouse from a local boutique | H&M trousers | Zara bag | vintage hat (eBay) | Yaa Yaa London ring and earrings (similar) | Truffle glitter boots (old)

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27 responses to “Hot Pink and Emerald Green + Style With a Smile Link Up”

  1. Michelle says:

    I love this outfit, Emma! Pink and green are so pretty together. And the pink sparkly shoes are fabulous. I love bright outfits. They make me happy. Your bright outfits are one of the reasons, I so enjoy your blog. Thanks so much for the feature! Such a lovely surprise!

    Michelle
    https://funkyfashionstyle.com

  2. This color combination is fabulous Emma! I need to try this mix for sure. The hat and booties are icing on the cake. Thanks for the link up!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

  3. Emma, I LOVE this color combo! I have been playing around with pairing an emerald green dress and hot pink blazer! You have done this so well and look stunning!
    xo,
    Kellyann

  4. Rena says:

    Emma,

    This is a fabulous color combo and you made a smart choice by selecting your accessories in the same hues. I agree that wearing bright colors on a dreary winter day is a great way to elevate one’s mood.

    Rena
    http://www.finewhateverblog.com

  5. Gail says:

    That’s a brilliant way to brighten up January! I love how you created a suit with two identical colours. Share this with Jodie on IG, #brightcolorjanuary x

  6. katie says:

    Pink and green is one of my favorite color combinations! This look is so gorgeous on you! Thanks for the link up and have a wonderful week!

    Katie
    http://www.hellokatiegirlblog.com/

  7. Jacqui Berry says:

    These go so well and suit you too. Will
    Have to try the brights this week x Jacqui

  8. Jennifer says:

    Love these colours together!

    Jennifer
    Curated by Jennifer

  9. Chanda says:

    This look is AMAZING Emma! The weather has been dreadful here as well, but these colors together are perfect!!

    Chanda
    https://nykenjee.blogspot.com/2023/01/lets-make-plan.html

  10. Amy Johnson says:

    Such cheerful colors for a dreary month!

  11. Suzy Turner says:

    I adore bright link with green, there’s just something about that colour combo that is utterly divine! You look fabulous, Emma. I love that you added sparkly shoes. Gorgeous!
    Big hugs
    Suzy xx

  12. Alexandra says:

    Such a fun color combo! But I think I like the ruffle on the blouse the best.

  13. Ashley says:

    This look is so bright and beautiful! I love how you styled this look and these colors match so well together.

    Hope you’re having a wonderful week so far! πŸ™‚

    Make Life Marvelous

  14. Cheryl Shops says:

    I can’t believe it’s only January 11thβ€”this month feels several months long! Thank you so much for the feature, however. It made my day!
    Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net

  15. Nancy says:

    There was a Dutch band in the 80s that had these colours, Doe Maar. They compliment each other!

  16. Claire says:

    Thanks so much for hosting, Emma. Such beautiful colours. Love these colours ytogether too πŸ™‚

  17. Lizzie says:

    Your color combos are unmatched! Not only is this a gorgeous combo but somehow you’ve managed to match everything in the perfect shade, which is tough to do Gorgeous as always and love the attention to detail!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

  18. Oh my two very favourite colours together! You’re splendid!

  19. Love pink and green together, but I dont have alot of pink in my wardrobe. Maybe Ill change that a bit in the Spring. Love it all, and the sparkly boots! The pants and jacket look like they came together, a match! I need either sun or color in the Winter for sure! Am I fashionably late?
    jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    • Emma Peach says:

      Thank you Jess! The jacket and trousers are a really good colour match, although the textures of the fabrics are different. We’ve had such awful weather here, I really need all the colour!

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