just add red...

"when in doubt...wear red" ~ bill blass

one of my favorite quotes...there is something about the color red...stirs up passion...power...and even more alluring when there is just a touch of red...as in the pic below that came across my pinterest account...isn't this look fabulous??

red is the perfect color to enhance your quality classic pieces...and believe me...a little red goes a long long way...red lips can be so dramatic against a neutral palette...coco chanel comes to mind with her black suit...with layers of pearls around her neck...and her best shade of red lipstick...such an easy look to copy...will you try it?

if red lips are not your thing...how about some nice red heels or flats?  a beautiful red scarf...a red belt...even a gorgeous red blazer will hit the perfect amount of red against your neutrals...which is the great thing...it could be against your black...or camel...navy, grey or white...

so how will you add red to your wardrobe?

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pattern play at its best...

did anyone happen to see the fabulous section in the august issue of lucky? be still my heart...pattern play!! you know how much i love me some mix of patterns...and although this is already all about fall...i couldn't help but swoon over the lovely mixes...

i know for some...this is a bit out there...but remember...you can always do a smaller dose...the key is...have fun! here are my two absolute favorites...

what do you think??

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shirt by vionnet, pants by piazza sempione

did you notice the small touch of an animal print belt? genious! very suttle...but oh so perfect...this is what i call true color blocking...

and then this demure number...don't you love how the shoes match the blouse ever so perfectly?? the belt adds some funk...and a touch of pink is always a nice touch...

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blouse by bill blass, skirt by marni, shoes by sergio rossi, belt by vionnet

quotes in red...

in honor of valentines day...i thought i would post quotes and/or fashion tidbits in regards to red...or pink...two of my favorite colors...

when in doubt, wear red..." ~ bill blass

christian louboutin painted his first red sole with nail polish in 1992...

"beauty to me is about being comfortable in your own skin...that, or a kick-a** red lipstick!" ~ gwyneth paltrow

know of any that i missed? please share in the comments...
and have yourself a fabulous valentine's day...



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