curvy / plus size outfit - red |
It's that time again! The theme this week is 'RED'. Red can be worn in so many different ways either full on red like my lace red dress post which is a dressed up look where I had red lipstick and a striking wine red dress or it can be worn casually like in this post where I had red detail on my Converse, in my scarf and a muted red marl top. Definitely check those posts out for other ways to wear red and different looks. This week I decided for a smart casual look that was simple and classic.
curvy/ plus size outfit- red -black jeggings |
I based the outfit around this red top which I got a few years ago from Dorothy Perkins. I love the detail on the neck which really makes the top and it's definitely different and pretty. (You can see this better in later photos).
curvy/ pluss size outfit of the day black and red, with gold accessories |
As for the rest of the outfit I wore a black soft jersey jacket, black jeggings and black leather ballet pumps. Nothing fussy, just classic. Accessories wise I also kept things simple. I wore gold hoops and a gold bangle stack. I love gold and red together and against black they really pop and totally compliment each other.
Revlon Lip Butter Candy Apple, MaxFactor Red Passion Nail varnish polish |
If you're going to do a red theme, then a girl's gotta do it right and really go with it. With that in mind I used a red lipstick and did my nails red to match the top. My lipstick is my old favourite Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple and my nail varnish is a new favourite in Red Passion by MaxFactor, a true bright classic red, which I got free recently.
MaxFactor red nail varnish / polish Red Passion |
I love the colour red, it's a very English colour, and I think it's a colour that suits me. I really want to pick up more for my wardrobe. I wear it a lot on my nails and red lipstick quite a bit. I have also been on the lookout for a new red handbag so watch this space on that one!
Do you like a bit of red clothing, nails or lipstick? Leave me a comment and let me know.
Don't forget to go and check out the other ladies in this blog series. They are lovely women and their blogs are fab!
Kate (Australia) - http://sparklesandlace.net/blog/
Thulisa (South Africa) - http://thickfitandfabulous.blogspot.co.uk/
Nina (USA) - http://curvymod.blogspot.co.uk
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simple et efficace en rouge et noir ;o)
ReplyDeletej aime bcp le top !
bonne soiree ;o)
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You really are right when you say Red suits you - I think so too :)
ReplyDeleteI love Dorothy Perkin's items and that top is very nice and the detail really makes the top. You look wonderful.
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Your red top is really pretty and it's a great item of clothing to pop! I really like the red lip, I wish I could find a red lip that goes well with my skin tone. Oh and the red nails is like a perfect red color! I love how you matched the lip color and nails with the look! :)
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Hi Helen,
ReplyDeletelove this top. Mabye i'm gonna google if we have a chance in germany to get something like this red top.
♥ Bine
I love your outfits!
ReplyDeleteYou remind me of Melissa McCarthy, you could be her daughter - amazing! :D
I came across your blog and I have also nominated you for the liebster award, please check out my post
http://tanyafavitta.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/liebster-award.html
Hugs xX
Tanya
Red is sooooo your colour!!
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