AW13 Trend: Pink Coats

From top left: Paul Smith Neon Pink Cashmere-Blend Epsom Coat; COS Wool Alpaca Coat; Roksanda Ilincic Collarless Wool Swing Coat; Balenciaga House Classic Collarless Coat; Kenzo Boiled Wool Double-Breasted Jacket

Acne Olympia Wool-blend Bomber Jacket; Maxmara Studio Gambo Belted Coat; Topshop Fluffy Swing Boyfriend Coat; Rochas Oversized Wool-blend Coat in Pink; Red Valentino Pink Coat

J Crew Coccoon Coat in Blush; Marc Jacobs Double-Faced Cashmere Wrap Coat with Belt; Hobbs London Pink Lacey Coat; Joseph Man Wool and Cashmere-blend Coat; Bottega Veneta Cashmere Coat

Fifty Shades of... Pink. With every fashion magazine telling us to think pink this season, inevitably this idea is planted in our heads. While maxi, mannish, ankle-grazing coats lead the way this season, pink coats slowly crept into our minds, subconsciously reminding us if we go for a rather adventurous outerwear colour, pink should be it. Even the Marks & Spencer blushed pink coat was sold out before it hit the stores.

I have been contemplating about this. Pink coats are certainly a joy to look at, however once you get down to business – literally or figuratively – pink coats seem out of place. Unless you are Alexa Chung or a child, a pink coat would be rather difficult to fit into your wardrobe.

Undeniably, pink coats are delightful. After all, who can forget about that endearing pink coat from the Raf Simons final Jil Sander collection? While models clutched the coats we clutched our hearts. To buy or not to buy, I still had fun looking at all these gorgeous outerwear in a colour none other than the rosy, blushed, feminine pink.

當每一本雜誌都教你買粉紅色大衣，催眠效果最對不能忽視。 新一季秋冬大熱固然是大碼、男裝剪裁、長至腳跟的大衣，但粉紅色這個念頭不知不覺間就出現在腦海裡，潛意識好像有小聲音在跟你說要麼買主流顏色大衣，要麼就買粉紅色！如果不是如此，Marks & Spencer的粉紅大衣也不會售罄。

這個難題我也考慮了一陣子，粉紅色大衣當然好看，但細細一想就覺得不論是什麼場合粉紅色大衣都格格不入。除非你是英國時尚達人Alexa Chung或者是小孩，否則難以凌駕粉紅色大衣這種稚氣單品。

當然，粉紅色大衣也有可取之處。有誰能忘記Raf Simons最後的Jil Sander系列裡扣人心弦的一抹粉紅，模特抓緊大衣前襟我們也同樣被感動。潮流不潮流也好，無可否認溫馨浪漫女性化的粉紅大衣都讓人賞心悅目。

Mint Green and Fuchsia

Zara Mint Green Vest Top with metal tipped collar, Uniqlo cashmere sweater, Prada boots,  Alexander Wang Kristen Satchel


St James' Park, London

It did not occur to me that I very conveniently left all of my white clothes in Hong Kong until last week when it felt like summer was just around the corner. So I asked my mother to send me my white jeans, and then remembering I also forgot about my white tops (oh nooo my T by A.wangs). Indeed very annoying, but instead of asking her to send me another care package full of white clothes, I decided it was time for me to abandon whites. I have been steering my purchases towards the other side of the colour spectrum as of late. Finally breaking out of my comfort zone after years of wearing white in spring and summer. Buh bye you dull colour.

In layers

This is what I wear to survive 0°C London just to avoid any kind of down coats or jackets. Here I have 5 layers. Long sleeved knit, cashmere vest, wool cardigan, cashmere hoodie (wearing it almost every single day) and wool coat. Because I was so wrapped up like a snowman, I managed to walk out with a just silk scarf for a bit of color. 

Zara knit

J Crew cashmere vest

AX wool cardigan

Peninsula Knitters cashmere hoodie

Topshop coat

Alexander McQueen scarf

Getting warmer

Yippie it is getting warmer, I can now finally wake up without a blocked nose. Today I tried on my new Kain Label pocket tank, it's so soft and comfortable, sheer too.

I worn it with black zipped leggings from Hollister and platforms from Prada.

I got these Pradas on sale a few years ago in Japan, they do provide comfort like platforms usually do. I even worn them for shopping, and no damage was done to my feet, tres bien.

I also love the height and the bit of eastern/tribal feeling to it. 

Threw on a shawl since it's still a bit chilly.

Grey cashmere shawl from Lord & Taylor.

CNY

So this Chinese New Year has been terribly terribly cold (for me) in Hong Kong. I didn't necessarily go to a lot of places but I have chosen to run around in a pair of heels. 

This is my first time wearing a pair of Coach heels and I tell you they are surprisingly comfy. 

The aprox. 4-inch wedge and a weird cushiony sole made looking tall (considering I'm so petite) and sliming legs and running around all possible. Yes, they are probably a bit granny looking but then what more can a girl ask for? 

With beige cashmere sweater Peninsula, black skinny jeans Topshop and black leather jacket Calvin Klein.