1.05.2011

A Touch of Red


I am not a huge fan of the color red (on myself that is), but since spotting this photo on StreetFSN I've been trying to incorporate just a touch into every ensemble. For starters, one could never go wrong with classic dark red finger nails, and rust colored python flats will always class up even the grungiest pair of faded blue jeans.  

Photo via:  StreetFSN

32 comments:

Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries said...

Oh that photo is really amazing! I'm not a huge red fan but I think I'm getting more and more attracted to it.. :)
xxx

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Sophie said...

lovingggg your picks alicia. i wasnt a huge fan of red in the past either but now im becoming addicted.
xx

RosaLovesDC said...

Love this collage!
I love red but don't wear it enough. And about 2 months ago I started wearing red lipstick and it's been such an addiction.
I also recently bought some Butter London nail polish and I think it is becoming my favorite nail polish.

the classic case said...

I ADORE that red and cream striped cardigan. Everything in this collage is gorgeous!

Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...

the girls outfit - that skirt paired with the sweater - i'm DYING here - u have NOOOOOOO IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .. ps i look horro in red toO!

*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~

Rachie @ A Chi Chi Affair said...

I agree red isnt my colour really but can definitely do the red accessories and that nail polish colour is gorgeous!
Rachie xo

A.Co said...

I'm shocked that a cheetah lover like you isn't the hugest fan of red! They are so complimentary together!!!

Glad to hear you're stepping outside your box - not easy, but very admirable.

A.Co @ A.Co est. 1984

Closet Fashionista said...

Yea, I like touches of red too, not all red, haha. Great picks! :D :D
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janettaylor said...

So inspiration!

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Alicia said...

@A.Co - you're completely right - red is the perfect cheetah complimentary color... this is why i need to wear more of it! ;)

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

I have no words for that picture other than amazing!!! Wow. I need that whole ensemble stat!

Taylor said...

I LOVE READ!< have it on right now! As well as red nails!!!! Start with a red scarf or something easy! And you can't ever go wrong with red nails!

Meg said...

That photo would make me want to wear red too ;)

Love it paired with the neutrals.. lovely!

xx

Anna Jane said...

i go through phases with red. still, i have a red winter jacket that i love (but often forget i own)

i think red would look great on you--with your dark hair!

Valerie said...

I'm the same way-I've never loved red on me. But I do love hints of it like that gorgeous sweater! And I also love it on my nails.

xo
Valerie

la petite coquine said...

What gorgeous pieces! I'm a fiend for red myself, and I might just need to find a pair of those adorable gloves to match the bag I drag to work each morning! Something about red always cheers me up!

this free bird said...

Red doesn't look all that great on me, but have you seen it on Kate? She looks so good in it!!

I think I could do a hint here or there - and the woman in the picture looks fab and so happy, too.

xo,
C

Kimbirdy said...

i'm the same way - me + red = no bueno. but i love that photo, she looks so cute in her red accented outfit!

Rachel from Love a la Mode said...

I'm mildly obsessed with red... my girlfriends have to pull me away every time I want to try something new and red on in a store haha.
Bisous,
Rachel
lovealamode.wordpress.com

bananas. said...

i used to hate red on me, like loathe it....but now i fully embrace it.

love it on lips, love it on nails, shoes, tops, pants, you name it!

Moosette said...

Love that outfit! Also really loving the striped cardi - perfection!

chichichic.wordpress.com said...

ooooooooooh! i love those little flats!

Taylor Marie said...

I really used to hate red, but I am slowly coming around! This week my nails are red, baby steps! Loving those red gloves :)

http://bowsandbrownies.blogspot.com/

Amy said...

I absolutely love your blog!

Red is an incredible statement color. I love it, but have yet to venture out wearing red. Maybe in 2011....

Tessa said...

I love those red gloves. They remind me of being a little girl. All cutesy! I have to agree I am not a huge fan of red myself, I don't I think I have anything red in my closet! But I have to say I really like the color combination of the red and light tan-ish color.

Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...

loving this! cute gloves.

la petite fashionista said...

Red definitely makes such a statement! I just got a tube of red lip gloss & i feel so vintage-y sporting it :)

Erica said...

I've never been a fan of red on myself either, but I've always liked a fun pair of red shoes. I love your post though.. this has inspired me to think of other red accents to add on!! :)

ELIZABETH said...

It's a great accent color and you only need a little. I could add any one of these items to an outfit, but I especially like those shoes!

Anonymous said...

Can't beat a fab red nail color! ;) I am also loving red and beige! Oh my! I need to get this into my wardrobe! A 2011 aim! -Sheila

Nicole Marie said...

i look TERRIBLE in red!!

Cait said...

I love those red gloves. They would match my lipstick and I'm a sucker for anything girly.

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