Friday's Fancies: When in Doubt

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Friday always calls for a certain level of celebration, if you ask me. And after the week that's been had around here, make that a double. Step one in my hopes of overcoming this week, is sharing a new Friday's Fancies with you. This week's theme is 'red,' and honestly, that says "kick up your heels, let down your hair, paint your nails, and hit the town" to me! I've found that red can truly be a girl's best friend- there are tons of ways to style this vibrant color to fit your personality. Seeing as I usually subscribe to the more is more philosophy, here are a few simple tips for making quite the impression in your favorite shade of red!

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Red lips will always be classic and pack a punch.

(Be sure to read the Matchbook Magazine article (page 40-41) featuring their 12 favorite shades.)

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Red nail polish is a tried and true staple in any girl's styling repertoire.

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Red shoes (flats or heels) manage to spice up any outfit that falls a little short of fabulous.

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An LRD is a showstopper no matter what.

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Make it yours, and own it. Incorporate red into your wardrobe to fit your personality. Isn't that what fashion is about anyway?!

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My favorite way to wear red?
With other vibrant colors and gold accessories.

(Set via my polyvore)

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"When in doubt wear red."

-Bill Blass

{fashion inspiration: dark sequins & gunmetal}

. . . when it comes to sequins, absolutely adore them all, and at any time of day, but always and especially drawn to the glittery gold ones best, and especially with champagne on a saturday night . . . that is, until recently, and now lately quite taken with dark sequins -- perhaps it is the festiveness of halloween or late-october's blustery, overcast skies, but whatever the reason, glimmering shades of slate and cobalt, black and navy, are suddenly altogether too bewitching to resist . . .





mask: monsoon | marano glitter clutch: anya hindmarch | sequined skirt: urban outfitters {via here} | glitter peeptoes: miu miu | nail laquer: dior vernis in black sequins & pure diamonds | vintage mercedes via a previous post | 22-karat gold-plated swarovski crystal earrings: kenneth jay lane | freja via a previous post





gunmetal cocktail dress & satin blazer: vila {via haute design}




ring: billy bride | lustro bracelet: j.crew | braided crystal chain necklace: j.crew | crystal cluster cuff: j.crew




{top image: bill blass via a previous post, final image: the vamoose}