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Aoiffe McGarry's avatar

This might be the most fun read of the year so far ….

Rose Florence's avatar

oh hey this made my day

Sharon Mumby's avatar

Really fabulous read, as Ive said before I would love you to publish a book. Beautiful work honey! 💕

Rose Florence's avatar

Seriously thank you. If we got any publishers in the comments hit a girl up👀👀👀

Jayme Cyk's avatar

This was genius of you and genius of Merit to collaborate with you.

Rose Florence's avatar

Just some ladies who love pink

Lischer Tracy's avatar

Well my goodness, that was certainly worth my time and a revisit for sure. A real historian’s perspective. Took me by surprise in my inbox. Thanks!

Rose Florence's avatar

I am HONORED thank you so much - you’ll like my other color histories too!!

Alexandra McCann's avatar

The Merit integration here is a masterclass. So well-woven you barely clock it's a collab. Saving to study 🌹

Rose Florence's avatar

ok that means the WORLD. I got to know the merit team so it just feels like writing with your friend now!

Alexandra McCann's avatar

Truly! And it shows. That's exactly what makes it read like editorial.

Robin Reetz's avatar

yay a dream duo!

Rose Florence's avatar

Really the best of friends

Sophia Brittan's avatar

I loved reading this and learning more about the history of pink in art. I remember dearly my phase of wearing Nars Schiap lipstick. There was something fun about wearing a shocking pink like that. I was unfamiliar with Merit and am excited to try something from them.

Rose Florence's avatar

When I first walk with my $10 of babysitting money to the drugstore when I was little I’d always buy all these shades of pink - it was the most eye catching and fabulous for a 12 year old - inspired by the teen vogues I’d read - it reminds me of such a specific time!

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I also forgot to mention that my favorite natural pink is the hot pink that comes from the cochinilla bug, a source of natural dye in Mexico.

Madeline's avatar

This was a fabulous read!!!

ActivatedNow's avatar

So interesting! Thanks so much for writing this

Rose Florence's avatar

my pleasure and civic duty🫡

Sierra Goodhue's avatar

The opening artwork stunning

Rose Florence's avatar

My new phone background baby

Debbie Baier's avatar

Love this!

Jenna O'Brien's avatar

This was a delight!

ivy's avatar

too good

April Poppe's avatar

I'm a girl who can relate to dressing my girlfriend.

Rose Florence's avatar

Ok you so right

marisa's avatar

LOVED this. omg. pink 4ever 💕💕💕

ELDER-ing's avatar

In love—you may have saved me today!

Rose Florence's avatar

Ok best compliment ever