As fashion myths go, one of the most popular one is that you can’t wear red and pink together and not look like a clown. However celebrities and ramp shows have increasingly shown that it is possible to wear the two clashing bold colors together and still look like a sophisticated diva.

Here are the hot insider tips so that you can translate the same look without ticking off the fashion police! P.S-take a weekend off to mix and match and try out your combinations in front of the mirror before flaunting your styles in the streets

Do not mix prints

Don’t attempt to mix together red and pink prints in one single ensemble as it makes the whole outfit look very busy. If you have a printed top in  red or pink, make sure that you wear a neutral bottom in beige or black or dark grey.

You can pair this with a red or pink scarf, which helps to tone down the entire look. Also you can pair a printed red or pink jacket with a white shirt and a solid pink or red pair of pants.

The white shirt helps to break down the colors and gives a classy “straight from the ramp look”. If you are wondering what to team with your red striped skirt, you can try a baby pink cardigan with a ruffled cream shirt.

Of course if you are Eva Longoria the above doesn’t hold true. She looked absolutely scorching in a red and pink print and sequin dress as she graced the red carpet at L’Oreal night of hope in 2007.

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Tone down the look with a neutral accent

A black/navy blazer or cardigan over a color blocked  red and pink dress will bring the colors together in harmony. Similarly if you want to wear a hot pink tank top with a red pair of trousers or jeans, you can throw in a white jacket to add some oomph and prevent a jarring effect.

It has always been difficult to wear red and pink together and not look girly and silly, so try and juxtapose metallics, neutrals and black to your outfit to look sophisticated. If you find yourself wearing a pink jacket with a red shirt, try to balance it with wearing a black skirt and some blingy accessories.

Team the look with the right accessories

The key to getting the look right is by choosing the correct accessories. If you have a solid red dress, you can carry a bright pink clutch and vice versa. While wearing a dress with a mixture of red and pink, you can team it with metallic silver or gold stilettos and a clutch.

A hot pink bustier can be worn with a pair of red shorts by beautifully separating them with a slim gold belt a la Lauren Conrad. When in doubt about what jewellery would complete the look, opt for chunky pieces. Gold cuffs, square solid danglers, multiple chains in gold are all safe bets.

Don’t go overboard as this will just clutter the look. Also look for little details that will make the outfit interesting like gold buttons on the cuff and front of a pink blazer or dress. A nice shiny buckle or strap on your bag or clutch also looks dainty.

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Choose your colors carefully

All colors do not suit everyone equally well, so keep in mind your complexion and eye color while choosing and pairing an outfit. The pink pastel T and red jeans that looked wonderful on your neighbor might look washed out on you.

Also wearing  red and pink together at work requires a great deal of caution. A soft pink shirt with a red silk scarf or a tiny red carnation pin might be classier. For a night out more striking options can be tried like a hot pink dress with wide red borders or trimmings.

For an everyday casual look try wearing skirts with a t-shirt and flats, or tank tops with jeans and a shrug. To make it more chic add an elegant hairdo and gold chains.

If you want to carry forward the look with make-up here are some pointers
Choose the right shades-it is especially difficult to wear red and pink together on the face but if you follow the pros you are on safe ground.

You can use a coral red eye shadow with a white eyeliner (be sure to blend the two) and match it with soft rosy pink lips. To try out an unconventional look, add tinges of red eye color to the corners of the upper eyelid to give a winged effect and finish with glossy pink lips

For a starker party look try pink cheeks with a bright red lip color. The color blocking trend can also be extended to makeup but is definitely not for the fainthearted. A block of color in brick red paired with another block of bright pink can be used over the upper eyelid. This works better for people who are light-eyed.

To wear red and pink together on the nails, you can either go for a manicure in alternating shades of red and pink or paint the nails in pink and just paint the tips in a contrasting red. Also nail art print in shades of red and pink look funky.

So never be afraid to wear red and pink together ever and thumb a nose at those disbelieving fashionistas.