La Vie En Rose Quartz: Stop and Smell the Roses

There’s no need to spend a fortune on the most beloved color of the year. Rose quartz isn’t just a shade of pink that’s easy on the eyes and uplifting to the spirit. Soft and unassuming, it’s a color that looks good on every skin tone. It’s also just about everywhere right now!

My affinity for pink has been a life-long affair, but rarely do I embrace it from nearly head to toe. But now that rose quartz is the top color for 2016? I’ve been motivated to show my dedication, starting with the Hermès Contance in Rose Sakura, complete with their signature Marquetry clasp in lizard. Because Hermès is always a good jumping-off point. I complemented it with a pink cashmere dress from Dior (at Forty Five Ten) and a pair of leopard-print Givenchy sandals (at Forty Five Ten for $750) for a hint of contrast. Mizuki’s pearl and diamond leather choker provided punctuation. So here it is: If you want to ensure your way with rose quartz is perfect, not prissy, just keep it clean with contrasting accents. And don’t think you have to go full-on designer to get the look; I’m just as fond of these frugal pieces for delivering a super-similar outfit:

Kate Spade New York Cedar Street Cami (at Kate Spade New York for $118, from $148)

Frasier Sterling Jewelry X Devin Brugman Velvet Ribbon and Mother of Pearl Pendant Choker (on Bikini Bird for $44)

BLQ Basics Mini Dress (on Revolve for $35, from $65)

Charlotte Russe Leopard Print T-Strap Dress Sandals (at Charlotte Russe for $23.09, from $32.99)

Rebecca Minkoff Leo Clutch (on Shopbop for $95)

Tai Asymmetrical Pave Stone Cuff (on Shopbop for $95)

Nails inc NailKale Polish (on NET-A-PORTER for $15)

Smith & Cult Shining Lip Lacquer (on NET-A-PORTER for $22)

Wander Beauty On-The-Glow Blush and Illuminator (on NET-A-PORTER for $42)

Givenchy Beauty Ombre Couture Eyeshadow (at Barneys New York for $24)

BLK DNM Round Neck T-Shirt (on Farfetch for $38.56, from $77.12)

Simpatico Home Coral Hobnail Candle (at Bloomingdale’s for $30)

French Connection Polly Plains Scalloped Edge Top (at Bloomingdale’s for $58)

Maximilian Key Chain Fox Ball (at Bloomingdale’s for $59, from $99)

Rebecca Minkoff Travel Set (at Bloomingdale’s for $59.50, from $85)

Kate Spade New York Escape the Ordinary Journal (at Saks Fifth Avenue for $24)

LA Made Lycra Jersey Eli Tank (on Revolve for $25, from $35)

ASOS Mini Saddle Cross Body Bag With Studs (on ASOS for $9.41, from $30.79)

Kate Spade New York Card Holder (on Shopbop for $68)

MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Large Phone Case Wallet (on Shopbop for $98)

ASOS Midi Dress with Sexy Plunge (on ASOS for $10.26, from $42.77)

ASOS Dusky Rose Mini Hair Clip (on ASOS for $6.84)