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One Way to Rock Red After Valentine’s Day

It’s official, you guys – Minnie Mouse is my new style icon!

Alright, maybe that’s just what the cashier at H&M told me as I was buying this blouse, but I think it may stick because Minnie is one fierce little mouse!  Whether I’m adopting her style, or just discovering my own, I’ve recently been intensely drawn to the color red.  Apparently you all love it on me as well, because a few weeks back when I shared my first Valentine’s Day outfit, I got a million comments on how “red is my color!”  Honestly, as a redhead, I never thought I would be able to pull it off so well, but 1213 Hair Studio does such a great job transforming my locks into the perfect shade of merlot that I can wear nearly any color I’d like!

Here’s the thing though: a lot of people think red is just for Valentine’s Day or winter months.  I’d like to stick my tongue out at those people because that’s as crazy as saying you can’t wear white after Labor Day (which, by the way, you absolutely can).  I’ve been finding some fantastic ways to incorporate red into my wardrobe lately, and thought I’d take you on the journey with me as I curate the perfect “red after Valentine’s Day” ensemble!

Outfit Details
similar top | pants | heels | similar earrings | necklace | similar bag

I’ve already made my mind up that red, yellow, and all things printed are going to be my obsessions for the spring and summer.

Gimme polka dots, stripes, and gingham in excess, please and thanks!  So naturally, when picking out my red blouse, the polka dot style immediately stood out (it also could’ve been the Minnie Mouse in my head saying, “you gotta buy that!”).  I knew it would match beautifully with the ruffle heels I rocked for Valentine’s Day, so all that was left to buy was a pair of bottoms.  Then I saw these boyfriend-style denim pants, and I leapt outside of my comfort zone and left the store with them in hand.

You know that situation when you try something on in the mall, love the way it looks in the fitting room, then get home, put it on again, and wonder why the actual heck you decided to buy them?  Okay, that’s kinda how I felt about these pants at first.  Let it be known, I’ve always worn jeans that fit like a glove, so this whole “boyfriend-style” thing was new to me.  But with a little reassuring from the Instagram world, I decided to keep them.  I put them on again today and could actually hear the angel choir singing.  Needless to say, I knew this blouse and pant combo was a winner because while taking these photos, a group of women in a car at the stoplight next to me took the time to roll down their windows and say, “girl you look GREAT!” That may seem like a little thing, but it put a pep in my step for the rest of the day!

Tell me how you’ll be wearing red for the spring and summer!  Are you one for vibrant prints and colors like me?

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Comments

  5. Love this whole look on you girl! H&M is seriously killing it right now with all of their clothes. And we’re right there with ya on being obsessed with all the prints for spring / summer.

    xo, Lydia

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  13. So glad you kept the denim too, cuz this look is a fave of mine and you look so gorgeous in it! Love the addition of the sassy red heels too!!

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  15. OK first of all, your hair is stunning. Second, I’ve been wearing a lot of red too, and I think it’s because I recently went back from strawberry blonde to golden blonde and the strawberry just clashed so much! It looks stunning against your rich new hair color.

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  22. OK first of all, your hair is stunning. Second, I’ve been wearing a lot of red too, and I think it’s because I recently went back from strawberry blonde to golden blonde and the strawberry just clashed so much! It looks stunning against your rich new hair color.

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    • Wow, way to make my day! Thank you so much for the sweet words. I definitely adore red, and never thought it would work with my hair, but it’s even better than I thought it’d be. I’m sure it looks spectacular on you as well 🙂

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  27. I’m loving the red and totally agree. It’s not just for Valentine’s Day and the holidays. I’m definitely going to need those shoes too! 🙂
    xoxox,
    Kellie
    TheBicoastalBeauty.com

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  39. Oh my goodness! Your pictures are so fun! I adore this cute look. Red is fierce! I’m loving the boyfriend jeans this Season too – so comfy and look cute paired with everything!
    XOXO
    Katey

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  44. Red is not just a romantic color! Its also happy and sexy! I love how you styled this and those heels are to die for!!

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  48. You really rock the red darling! I don’t wear it too often but also love how it adds a nice pop of color to my outfits. Will definitely be wearing it more this spring once it warms up some… a cold front has weirdly arrived in PS this week and I’m living in the same (and only pair of) black sweats/sweater hahaha. Hope you are having a fab week! xo

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  49. If you know me by now, you know that I don’t care what time of year it is. If I want to wear a certain color, I will. After all, there’s no one to stop us haha. I have been wearing red since before the holidays and I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. That blouse is perfect on you!

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  61. Oh my goodness! Your pictures are so fun! I adore this cute look. Red is fierce! I’m loving the boyfriend jeans this Season too – so comfy and look cute paired with everything!
    XOXO
    Katey

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