Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz

In urma cu ceva timp va povesteam despre culoarea anului, Serenity, insa am ramas in urma cu sora sa, Rose Quartz, si ea la fel de frumoasa si cu acelasi efect calmant.

 

EN: A while ago I was telling you about the color of the year, Serenity, and I still owed you its sister, Rose Quartz, just as beautiful and soothing.

Initial mi s-a parut ultra-feminina, putin cam prea dulceaga pentru a o integra in mod firesc in dulap sau in decorul unei case. Insa mi-am dat seama ca dozata in cantitatile optime, poate sa improspateze foarte mult o anumita combinatie de culori si ca functioneaza cel mai bine alaturi de  nuante inchise. Poti gasi sute de imagini inspirationale si eu am gasit idei care mi-au placut si care mi-au deschis ochii la numeroase posibilitati.

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Departe de rozul Barbie cu care am crescut (si pe care multe dintre noi am ajuns sa-l evitam) Rose Quartz este un roz pal, cu tonalitati reci. Tocmai proprietatea aceasta de culoare rece cred ca este ceea ce ma atrage la el, pentru ca devine foarte versatil si usor de integrat, mai ales tinand cont de trendul de design interior scandinav, care foloseste predominant culori reci (alb, gri deschis, etc). Rose Quartz se potriveste perfect in aceasta ambianta si face casa buna cu lemnul patinat, griurile pufoase ale canapelelor si modelele grafice in alb-negru al covoarelor. Poti te gandesti si la un mic covoras sau la o vaza, un element interesant care sa adauge personalitate spatiului si care sa poarte amprenta culorii sezonului. Poti alege un obiect statement, asa cum este o canapea, sau cateva obiecte mai micute care sa puncteze anumite colturi ale camerei si sa creeze o atmosfera stylish.

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Aceasta culoare mi se pare cel mai natural de integrat in decorul unei case, dar asta nu inseamna ca nu poate functiona foarte bine si in garderoba! Spre deosebire de cazul decorului interior, in care rose quartz este potrivit doar ca accent, in doze bine dramuite,  imaginat in lumea modei rozul pal poate sa aiba rolul principal intr-o tinuta de zi. L-as asorta la nuante neutre, precum gri, maro deschis sau alb insa aceasta rochie mi-a dat inspiratia de a-l alatura si unor culori neon salbatice pentru un efect neasteptat. Daca iti este teama sa il folosesti in doze mari, incepe cu niste accesorii, precum o pereche de ochelari , o pereche de sandale finute sau o geanta ideala pentru birou.

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In zona de beauty, rose quartz este deja un clasic: toate femeile au macar o nuanta de oja roz pal pentru manichiurile curate si ingrijite, insa daca vrei sa incerci ceva interesant, Ballerina de la Chanel este o optiune foarte discreta si va arata perfect cu o piele usor bronzata. Pentru a pastra tonul delicat al machiajului, un fard de pleoape si un ruj in nuante similare vor construi o imagine curata.

Acestea sunt felurile in care eu as integra Rose Quartz in viata mea: cu grija in casa, din plin in garderoba si in dulapiorul de la baie doar daca e nevoie, pentru ca sunt sanse mari sa existe deja acolo. Sper sa va inspire alegerile mele!

EN: First I thought it is ultra-feminine, too sweet to be integrated naturally into the closet or the decoration of a house. But then I realized that, if in the right quantities, it can freshen up a lot a certain color combination and that it works best with darker tones. You can find hundreds of inspirational images and I have found ideas that I liked and which have opened my eyes to numerous possibilities.

Far from the Barbie pink we grew up with (and which a lot of us have come to hate), Rose Quartz is a pale pink, with cold tones. It’s exactly this feature of a cold color that attracts me to it, because it becomes very versatile and easy to integrate, especially regarding the trend for Scandinavian interior design, which uses mostly cold colors (white, light grey, etc.). Rose Quartz matches this ambiance perfectly and works well with antique looking wood, the fluffy greys of the couches and the black and white graphic designs of the carpets. You can also think of a little rug or a vase, an interesting element to add personality to the space and which will wear the touch of the color of the season. You can also choose a statement piece, like a couch, or some smaller objects, to mark certain corners of the room and to create a stylish atmosphere.  

I think this color can be naturally integrated into the design of a house, but that doesn’t mean it can’t work just as well in the wardrobe! As opposed to interior design, where rose quartz is only suited as a touch, in well balanced measures, imagined in the fashion world, pale pink can have the lead role in a daytime outfit. I would match it with neutral tones, like grey, light brown or white, but this dress has inspired me to pair it with some neon wild colors for an unexpected effect. If you are afraid to use it large doses, start with some accessories, like a pair of glasses, a pair of sandals or a bag, ideal for the office.  

When it comes to beauty, rose quartz is already a classic: every woman owns at least one pale pink nail polish for clean and groomed manicures, but if you want to try something interesting, Ballerina from Chanel is a very discrete option and will look perfectly on a slightly tanned skin. In order to maintain the delicate tone of the make-up, an eye shadow and a lipstick in similar tones will build a clean look.  

These are the ways in which I would integrate Rose Quartz into my life: with care in the house, abundantly in the wardrobe and only if necessary in the beauty kit, because chances are it’s already there. I hope you find my choices inspiring!