3 RED-AY OR NOT WAYS TO GET THIS FALL HEATED UP!

Are you red-ay or not for fall’s most controversial color? It’s all over the runways, stores, and streets and it’s red hot for fall! Wearing this fiery hue is like surfing a tidal wave one minute you can rock this trend to a high ten like the celeb Amal Almaddin did at her wedding weekend, or you can come to a crash if you don’t know how to proceed. Can you take a wild guess what it is? It’s Red, the sexiest color alive and is a color that is often associated with passion, power, sex appeal, danger, war, energy and strength. Red, controversial by nature, is a love it or leave type of color, because it’s so beautiful to look at, but so hard to pull off in panache! So that’s why I have put together 3 Red-ay or not ways to get this fall heated up!

PRETTY IN PEPLUM

Are you red-ay or not for bombshell curves? What better way to whittle your waist and show off bombshell curves then with the iconic peplum?  A double dose of old school sex appeal when wearing a red hue in a peplum style. If you are the one-piece kind of fashionista, these dresses are available in different shapes, lengths, designs and fabrics.

STYLE TIP : LET THE ACCESSORIES TELL A STORY

This is a great styling technique that I love to use in achieving balance but creating interest in solid color looks. If you have been following my blog you can go back and brush up on this technique in my article “Jump into VIP Style.” This technique is all about letting the accessories tell a story, so I’m not talking the fairytale story, but have one accessory act as a big beginning, another accessory act a steady but subtle middle, and the final accessory be that great ending!  I will go through the example with my look.   My beginning was the eye-catching silver and black necklace, the middle part was my solid color black pointy heels and the fantastic ending to my story was the cobalt blue style clutch. I decided to create a big pop factor by opting for a blue color clutch to create a striking contrast against the red.

JUMP INTO VIP STYLE

If your not ready for bombshell curves, but are Red-ay to jump into VIP style, then this playsuit is a must for you! Forget the basic black jumpsuit this fall and heat up your cold fall nights with a red-hot jumpsuit!  If you worried about looking like a holiday themed costume, focus on feminine silhouettes, and stay away from the brightest shades of red. 

STYLE TIP: ZERO IN ON THE SHADE

Once you pick the shade of red you want to rock, zero in on the color. Analyze the exact shade by categorizing if it’s brighter, lighter, darker, cooler, or warmer.  If it’s super bright like cherry red, then you are going to want soften this brightness by picking accessories that neutralize the color. On the other hand if you pick a darker red that has more brown in it like burgundy or one that has a lighter hue, then go for accessories that are more daring in terms of color and design. An easy way to remember this concept is if you opt for a brighter red then go softer with the accessories, and vice versa.

HOT IN HEELS

Are you red-ay to be smoking hot in heels? Just like the Hot Wheels, you can “lead the way” in style or “go with a winner” with red-hot heels!  Perhaps the easiest way to sport the color red and get the fall heated up is in stilettos.  The easiest way to wear red heels is either with all monochromatic black ensemble or using the heels as an accent to a pattern already in garment. 

STYLE TIP: START BACKWARDS WHEN BUILDING YOUR LOOK

With a red heel or shoe it’s important that you start backwards in building your look. Rather than picking out the garment first, start with the red heel as your centerpiece and then pick pieces that are going to compliment the red shoe. If you don’t wear black head to toe when sporting a red heel, try pairing it with neutral colors like navy, white, or grey.  If you want to be more daring and go outside of neutral colors when pairing your red heels, try using the color wheel as an aid In creating more daring color combinations.  It’s best to try to stick to three colors within your look, so you create unity.

 RED-AY OR NOT LINKS *=top choices

http://www.wetseal.com/flirty-peplum-tank-dress-50506002.html#start=68&sz=36

FLIRTY PEPLUM TANK DRESS At Wetseal $26.90 *

http://www.wetseal.com/back-zipper-peplum-dress-49163896.html

Back zipper peplum dress at Wetseal $13.99 - * My dress

http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/273244.uts

Long sleeve surplice jumpsuit at Charlotte Russe $32.99

http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/273018.uts

Racer Front Halter Jumpsuit at Charlotte Russe at $29.99

http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/264777.uts

Double Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Heels $28.99 at Charlotte Russe*

http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/273267.uts

Pointed Toe Stiletto Pumps at Charlotte Russe $28.99 *

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=DRESS&ProductID=2000122529&VariantID=

Textured Bodycon Peplum Dress in Burgundy at Forever 21 $19.80

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=Jumpsuit_Romper&ProductID=2000120391&VariantID=

Strapless Pleated Jumpsuit at Forever 21 $24.90

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