Transition Color: Hot Pink

Hot pink is the perfect color to transition your winter wardrobe into Spring.

Hot pink is bright and bold; cheerful and fun.  It has the frivolous spirit of Spring but enough depth to work back to the black basics in your winter wardrobe.  Quite the charming hue!

This revelation came about when I wore this blouse from DKNY last week with my black Columnist pants from Express.

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This particular blouse is no longer available, but there are many other affordable hot pink options:

Transition Color: Hot Pink by couturecheapskate1 featuring Old Navy Tops + Others

Items included in set:  Forever 21 Colorblock Button-Back Top (Model) $15, J.Crew Talitha Silk Blouse $110, MICHAEL Michael Kors Printed Top $60, GAP Ikat Open-Front Sweater $70, DKNY "Inspiration" N/A, H&M Button Cardigan $16.95, Old Navy Chiffon Tie-Yoke Top $25, Old Navy Printed-Front Tank Top $12, Old Navy Lightweight Boat-Neck T-shirt $15, Forever21 Two Tone Scalloped Bracelet $8.80, Kate Spade Pink Gumdrop Earrings $38, Marc by Marc Jacobs Enamel Turnlock Katie Bracelet $118, Forever21 Rosette Necklace $13, Forever21 Royal Paisley Scarf $9.80, Old Navy Open Cable-Knit Sweater $22.50


A hot pink blouse or t-shirt make a statement on their own.  When working with a plain hot pink top, add a black statement necklace for extra style.  If hot pink is too hot for you, try a hot pink underpinning (such as the Old Navy Marc Jacobs-inspired blouse for $12.00) beneath a black jacket.  Or mix in a hot pink accessory to a black top or dress for a bright and easy outfit update.

Two-Tone Scalloped Bracelet

$8.80 at Forever21  To Buy

Black and hot pink make for a powerful combination that is seasonally appropriate when pastels and neutrals feel too light.  Hot pink is most definitely so hot, you will be able to transition your hot pink items into your warm weather wardrobe.  And with a color this hot, surely your attitude will match.