In India pink may be the new navy, but in our culture, when we think of pink we tend to think of all that is girly. Ballet slippers, cupcake frosting, bubble gum, and every automobile and piece of real estate that Barbie ever owned. It holds its place in fashion, too. Elsa Schiaparelli introduced “Shocking Pink” and Mamie Eisenhower loved and wore pink so much that it became known as “Mamie Pink.” A vibrant pink called Honeysuckle was named Pantone’s color of the year for 2011.

Perhaps more significantly though, Pink is the color of universal love. According to color theorists and psychologists, pink has the ability to evoke feelings of happiness, romance, hope, friendship, peace and tranquility. It is believed that pink gemstones carry properties that promote love, self-worth, healing, acceptance and contentment, and that carrying or wearing these stones stimulate these energies. In Feng Shui, pink is used to bring us luck in love and relationships; we are advised to use it liberally in the areas of our home corresponding to the relationship section of the bagua (the far right corner of your home and of any room). This could be in the form of pink crystals hanging from pink ribbons, pink candles, pink flowers and other objects or images that symbolize love. Of course, along with red, pink is the color of all things Valentine.

With pink on the brain lately, this is a collection of some of the rosy things I’m loving at the moment.

I am all over this Calypso Desert Bloom look. I picture myself wearing this as I sit at some funky cafe in LA, soaking in the sunshine and chatting with my gal pals about the various writing projects we have in the works and the cool art event we’ll be off to that night.

The pink Proenza Schouler PS1 makes my heart go pitter pat. Don’t you just want to fondle this rose suede? Great for stashing love letters, tarot decks and romcom screenplays in progress. Not to mention the latest, greatest lipstick from Chanel.

We’re on the Brink of Pink with Boy by Chanel. Named for the love of Coco’s life, this shimmery new Rouge Coco Shine lipstick makes its official debut in April but is available for presale through February 13th at Chanel boutiques and department stores. And yes, that pretty pink pucker belongs to none other than Johnny Depp’s lady love, Vanessa Paradis.

I’m rather obsessed with Chan Luu Wrap Bracelets at the moment. This version, with Deep Red Jade, Salmon Coral, Cherry Quartz, Orange Jade and Rhodonite on Tamba Greek Leather not only makes a great addition to the Desert Bloom ensemble above, but is a great way to bring a splash of cheerful pink to any look.

If pink has a smell, then certainly it is Nana de Bary’s Pink Eau de Parfum with its delicate bergamot and ginger topnotes and a heart of jasmine, iris and sandalwood over a base of vanilla and musk. While we’re gadding about leaving shimmery pink lip prints on cheeks across town, we might as well be floating in a lovely pink haze.

While the idea of pink cars conjures visions of frumpy Mary Kay Cadillacs, nothing says quirky hipster fun mobile like a Pink Smart Car. I’ve seen one in my neighborhood; the woman driving it was adorable in an offbeat sort of way (the best kind if you ask me) and the car suited her perfectly. I would drive this. Oh yes, I would. Either that or a VW Beetle wrapped with the Cloud of Chaos logo.

This Jonathan Adler Hugs pillow belongs on my bed. A swank reminder that “hugging-it-out” can solve everything, who couldn’t use some hugs in bed?

And finally, what kind of Valentine’s Day would it be without flowers? This Pink Sweetheart arrangement comes from Winston Flowers, the go-to florist in Boston when you want to express your love with a flourish of fleurs. The candy pink roses are a symbol of appreciation and friendship, arranged with sweet-scented hyacinths, a symbol of sincerity. And just in case anyone was wondering, Winston’s has my address on file!