Seras Loren's Fashion House: How to wear pink.

AoEnwyr

Hello Vestiges!

Pink is the colour of spring blossoms and blushing cheeks but so few of us know how to apply it to our armour effectively. It is a fine balance between looking dashing with a slightly sensitive side and looking like a particular brand of doll with questionable morals. There is also the age old question of gender identity when it comes to wearing pink. Some feel it to be not particularly masculine. Given that three quarters of you are running around in dresses, it really shouldn't be that much of a leap for you to splash a little pink around.

In the below images I will demonstrate how to apply pink to the three armour types.

We will start with Homespun Robes. A soft pink coupled with whites and red highlights presents an inviting visage of a generous lover. I suggest taking the opportunity to pose in front of blossoming trees to attract attention. Light and Pastel pinks on wrist gloves will also create a "Jazz Hands" effect which makes spell casting appear all the more impressive. If you prefer a moodier pallet, I suggest a vibrant pink trim against dark blue satins for a cheekier look.




Now. I hear you say "Seras that's fine on a dress but hardly appropriate when I'm trying to sneak into someone's bedside dresser! I need to be well hidden in shades of black." Well lovelies, if I wake up to a strange man hanging around my bed in the middle of the night, I don't care what he is wearing, he won't have it on for long! Now leathers:



As you can see "Steve" is rather chuffed at this pink and black combination. It has enough black to allude to his night time activities whilst proclaiming his confidence to strut in any shade.

Enough of the lads though. How about the ladies? I know girls, it's easy for the frock wearing Lolitas to pull off all sorts of colours without a second though but how does the larger lass in Heavy Armour maintain her femininity? With highlights of course! Adding a hint of pink to the trim of your plate will not only demonstrate you are still "All That" under those greaves but that you are still more than capable of crushing a man's skull in one hand while swigging down a tankard of ale in the other.



However you choose to wear you pink, just remember do not combine it with green! Being fabulous is one thing, being a garden fairy is another!

Toodles

Seras Loren

Doc_Baconb14_ESO

I have learned much from this guide. Now to unlock all the shades of pink dye.

milesrodneymcneely2_ESO

/bowsinreverence

soulclaw

This explains why I have seen so much pink since I came back a few days ago.

AoEnwyr

Doc_Baconb14_ESO wrote: »

I have learned much from this guide. Now to unlock all the shades of pink dye.

Alas, in order to unlock all shades of pink there is quite a bit of fishing involved. I wish you well in your efforts, I myself am trying to find a way not to get covered in insect parts and rodent guts. Most distasteful.

Air Kisses

Seras

yiasemi

Dear Seras,
Thank you for giving this Orc the courage to show her feminine side without downing a crate of Sujamma Red first. As soon as I hit the mean swamps of Shadowfen today I am going to put the most florid orchid to shame. Alits will bring me flowers, alligators will line the swamp so my Dibella blush booties don't get wet and the monsters will just die of envy. May Moloch bless this petal in pink.
Yours,
Toothy of the Pact.

RedMiniStapler

UlanX wrote: »

I think Sir Mix-a-lot approves. Baby got back indeed.

AoEnwyr

yiasemi wrote: »

Dear Seras,
Thank you for giving this Orc the courage to show her feminine side without downing a crate of Sujamma Red first. As soon as I hit the mean swamps of Shadowfen today I am going to put the most florid orchid to shame. Alits will bring me flowers, alligators will line the swamp so my Dibella blush booties don't get wet and the monsters will just die of envy. May Moloch bless this petal in pink.
Yours,
Toothy of the Pact.

I am sure you will look stunning my dear. The untamed beauty of an Orc lass should never be underestimated. Wrap yourself in a little slaughterfish pink and you will have those timid Altmer boys lining up to be made men of. Possibly also to steal your newly dyed outfit but you know how it is with Altmer men (bless them!).

Stay Lovely Sunshine

Seras Loren

AoEnwyr

RedMiniStapler wrote: »

UlanX wrote: »

I think Sir Mix-a-lot approves. Baby got back indeed.

Umar gra-Urzuk is one of my closest friends and I can assure you, not even Malacath would be game enough to steal one of this lovely Orc's sweet rolls.

Stay Super

Seras Loren

Soloeus

Pink is best worn with Green and Yellow.

Chelos

Pink and Green is the new Black and White!

Soulshine

I appreciate the sentiment, very very much, as I love fashion.... but as a girl who loves "the blues" I got just one thing to say: "eeeeewww!!"

Enjinir

How to wear pink:

Don't.

AoEnwyr

Soulshine wrote: »

I appreciate the sentiment, very very much, as I love fashion.... but as a girl who loves "the blues" I got just one thing to say: "eeeeewww!!"

My Sweet,

It is not a colour to everyone's liking, but when worn it must be worn right. Educating the painted masses is a challenge but the alternative is to be visually assaulted on a daily basis by cotton candy warriors.

Style is a Lifestyle,

Seras Loren

soulclaw

Cotton Candy Warriors! What a great guild name!

AoEnwyr

Enjinir wrote: »

How to wear pink:

Don't.

Are you a little scared my lovely? Let me wrap you up in rose silks and you will be feeling fabulous before you can say "Oh stop it, you!"

Be Bold

Seras Loren

poodlemasterb16_ESO

Ah well. I printed colour prints for maybe 10 years back in the last century, when we used film for photography. I developed a fine sense of what it took to make stuff look right and the tools to do that. To this day I am amazed at what people consider good enough for a photograph. My modern stuff is mostly looked on with approval and I think it's because I can see in colour.

To take that further, in the previous thread you posted, you did not really like my Red Witch for reasons I really did not understand. Now I can see what you think looks good.

My Ghod! My Eyes! It may be partly you, I have to blame, for all the violent assaults on good sense running around in the game.

AoEnwyr

Dear @poodlemasterb16_ESO

High fashion is not about looking good. I could look "good" in a potato sack (admittedly not everyone has my fine physique and can be seen by my divine chest second from the top) it is about cutting edge style.

The appication of style is an art form within itself and to the uninitiated it can appear confusing. Just as a grand ballet may appear off putting to a connoisseur of street mummers, so to does fashion require a more sophisticated taste developed over time.

Warmest Regards

Seras Loren

Circuitous

These threads are always the best. Thank you for another much-needed lesson, Seras.

poodlemasterb16_ESO

UlanX wrote: »

Dear @poodlemasterb16_ESO

High fashion is not about looking good. I could look "good" in a potato sack (admittedly not everyone has my fine physique and can be seen by my divine chest second from the top) it is about cutting edge style.

The appication of style is an art form within itself and to the uninitiated it can appear confusing. Just as a grand ballet may appear off putting to a connoisseur of street mummers, so to does fashion require a more sophisticated taste developed over time.

Warmest Regards

Seras Loren

Nice. I'm 68 and have seen fashion change all over the place, and I'm not too concerned, as long as it does not hurt my eyes.

Soulshine

UlanX wrote: »

Soulshine wrote: »

I appreciate the sentiment, very very much, as I love fashion.... but as a girl who loves "the blues" I got just one thing to say: "eeeeewww!!"

My Sweet,

It is not a colour to everyone's liking, but when worn it must be worn right. Educating the painted masses is a challenge but the alternative is to be visually assaulted on a daily basis by cotton candy warriors.

Style is a Lifestyle,

Seras Loren

Well in my lifestyle, style does not include pink - ever.

But thanks anyway, hehe

Signed,
Not Your Sweet : P

Umfafa_Umfafason

Slaughterfish flesh pink

Love_Chunks

cant beat it.



edit. new to the whole image posting thing. had to edit some of the lines to get it to post right. photobucket's links include a bunch of extra crap

AoEnwyr

Umfafa_Umfafason wrote: »

Slaughterfish flesh pink

Don't you look just stunning! Particulary in the snow, sparkling with deliciousness.

Stay Proud in Pink

Seras Loren

(p.s. I'm not sure who that Barry fellow is but one should always demonstrate discretion when divulging the proclivities of others).

AoEnwyr

Love_Chunks wrote: »

cant beat it.

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Nothing screams Daedric Armour like a good serving of pink. Intimidate you enemy with your jutting pauldrons but assure them that you will be gentle in your dominace through the application of cherry blossom hues.

Just Divine

Seras Loren

Avoki

I have been wearing pink for all occasions. Salmons with reds for somber events, Hyacinth Pink for fun and parties. I love how the color changes depending on the lighting. It's admittedly a little difficult to wear pink in Cyrodiil, as others are always trying to cut me down... but all good trends have their naysayers!

AoEnwyr

Avoki wrote: »

I have been wearing pink for all occasions. Salmons with reds for somber events, Hyacinth Pink for fun and parties. I love how the color changes depending on the lighting. It's admittedly a little difficult to wear pink in Cyrodiil, as others are always trying to cut me down... but all good trends have their naysayers!

One should always take to oppourtunity to look extra fabulous in front of their enemies so keep fighting the fashion fight in Cyrodill.

Hugs and Sparkles,

Seras Loren

Roselle

RedMiniStapler wrote: »

UlanX wrote: »

I think Sir Mix-a-lot approves. Baby got back indeed.

Be careful, Nicki Minaj might stumble upon this and get ideas.

Epona222

UlanX wrote: »

....Some feel it to be not particularly masculine....

It's interesting that you say that, because 100 years ago, pink was viewed as a boys' colour, and pale blue for girls. The current convention of pink for girls and blue for boys is quite modern, and has no traditional roots. Used to be the case that pink was used for baby boys as it was a dilute form of red, which was perceived an 'aggressive' colour, and blue is calming and was used for girls.

This social convention has only altered as recently as the 1940s which is when pink started to be seen as a colour for girls.

Catriona

Hahaha awsome post