the world according to sherimaven

Good afternoon, Monday. Another gorg day in NY- what is this, LA? 

But across the pond nowhere near the 212, it matters not what temp it is outside, because at the Paris show all is complete perfection. I have looked at so many gorgeous things from the City of Lights my head is spinning. So many amazing things but today I was super struck by all of the beautiful pink dresses (and red and green ones) at Elie Saab. There is just something about pink for me lately- I can't get enough.

I adore adore adore pink and want it all over my home- well maybe not all over, but accents would be nice. It's been said that pink is a calming color (they use it in prisons), and I can't disagree. I'm not sure if I find it so calming, but I find it really, really pleasant. In an article on Color Matters, Dr. Alexander Schauss, Ph.D., director of the American Institute for Biosocial Research in Tacoma Washington, said on anxiety ridden behavior among prisoners: "Even if a person tries to be angry or aggressive in the presence of pink, he can't. The heart muscles can’t race fast enough. It’s a tranquilizing color that saps your energy. Even the color-blind are tranquilized by pink rooms". 

I'm not as much tranquilized as say, your common felon, but I really admire the color and want it around me. And really there was nothing better than watching "Pretty in Pink" on my recent return trip from Tokyo- thanks, Delta for featuring it. Molly and her red haired pinkness are really pretty much the tops. 

Perhaps it's my constant craving for calm in a sea of chaos- seems like I need some pink in my life. And if you're looking at the above and thinking pink is a bit too fussy, you can also rock it as a neutral like this look from Veronique Branquinho's show today (a great show ps...the wedged hair and the amazing leggy sexiness)...think minimalist pink and more dreamy pajama pink. So flattering.( I being in Paris doesn't make you want to wear pink ps- then where? Ou???? The French have a way of doing feminine that is always modern, and never cloying). For reference, look no further than recent collections from Celine, Raf for Dior, and Jil Sander. Just. Gorgeous. That Celine coat with the grey under? Um. In my top ten. Like my forever fav top ten. 

I'm always torn about pink because I'm pretty much the furthest thing you can get from a girly girl, but pink is seductive and pretty and I'm a gonna get me some. Right now I'm sticking to it on my nails and toes but may take things a bit further come Spring. And really nothing prettier than some charcoal grey and pink for Fall/Winter. Who's with me? I could also go for some linen/silk/organic cotton baby pink, almost cream sheets for the bed...(sorry, David. But this may happen). And if you're feeling like pink is a bit too princess for you, just take it slow. Do a pretty skirt like the pic at the top of this post. It will no doubt make you, and everyone else around you, smile and calm the f down for a minute. That's a noble thing.

Cause that's what' up this pretty in pink (isn't she?) kind of Monday in the 212. XO