Thursday's Red

 

 

 

Dress-Gift, T-shirt and flats-ON, Watch-Target,  Necklaces-DIY,  Blue Suede Heels-Shoedazzle
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You've seen this dress before here. It's one of my favorites and when I thought of doing a "red" week, I instantly thought of this dress.  Today I decided to try the shirt over dress style or method.  I like it but the dress is cut in such a way that my t-shirt didn't quite cover it, so as luck would have it I have double stick tape available. In the first photos I have on heels, those pics were taken before I headed out to work this morning.  In the last photos, I'm wearing flats. Those pics were taken after I walked out to my car to find it was raining, then ran back into the house via the garage and grabbed my flats. My hair frizzed up also, so the early morning routine has just been blown out of the water.  Frown.

Wednesday's Red

Skirt-Banana Republic, Shirt-ON, Pumps-Jessica Simpson via  Marshall's, Bracelet Watch and Earrings-Target

Because of the thicker waistband on the skirt I decided to keep this look simple by not adding accessories.  Adding a skinny belt or even a thicker one would have added a little pop, but I really didn't want to clutter the look.  Wearing my gray blazer from Target makes me look a bit more professional. 

These outfit photos were taken two months ago when I was a tad bit heavier. I'm wearing this same outfit today with a smaller skirt and my gray blazer but didn't have time to take photos this morning. The chill in the air warranted the blazer as a must have.  I wanted to post these photos to show you and remind me of how far I've come in the past two months. It's amazing what filling your time with activities and friends can do.

Nearly nine pounds lighter today I'm happy with the results of consistent work outs and self care.  If I can recommend anything after a break up, it's to work out consistently and see a therapist.  You'll find your body and mind will thank you:-)

Red!

Any one who knows me, knows I love the color red.

 In fact, my American Legion Riders nickname is "RED." 

My motorcycle is red.

My car is red. 

I own a red blazer.

My hair is still a little bit red.

My skirt is red.

 And my jeans are red.

 

I have no idea how or when I became so enamored with the color. As you can see though, I have a lot of it.  When Old Navy came out with their Rock Star skinnies in red I was afraid; very afraid to be drawn to this shade of red. It's more of an orange red; that color scares me.  Because it is so bright, I didn't want to wear it, nor did I think I could wear it. After trying it I decided it's not so bad.  The challenge was to find something to pair it with.  Yesterday I paired the color with gray and today I found a thrifted lightweight Tommy Hilfiger sweater with orange trim that seems to go well with the knit skirt and Rock Star skinnies. I also have a pair of denim shorts in red that would be great for running errands.  And on a day like today, overcast and cloudy, the sweater fits right in.  

Skirt and Skinnies-ON, Sweater-Thrifted Tommy Hilfiger, Necklaces-DIY, Heels-ShoeDazzle, Earrings-Target 

Totally Casual

Because it's a holiday I don't have to work today!  Yay! So it's a totally casual day for my outfits.  I'm really starting to warm up to the RockStar skinnies from Old Navy.  They remind me of my mothers crop skinnies of the late 60's. Yes, I'm that old.  I remember my mother would run around the house and do errands in her black crop skinnies, bobby socks and tennies.  Memories of her standing on a stool in the kitchen trying to reach the high stuff with her stocking feet and skinnies are vivid in my mind.  Today's skinnies are a bit longer and made of denim.  The possibilities are endless when building an ensemble for work and play.

Pair Rock Star skinnies with a Rock Star t-shirt.  I love putting Red and Gray together.  One of my favorite bands is BonJovi, in case you didn't notice.  I paired this rock star shirt with the skinnies and sandals to run some errands this morning.  

For a study session with my friend M, I put on a men's Hanes tank top with a gray lightweight V Neck Sweater and some loafers. Perfect for coffee and internet surfing at our local Starbucks. 

 
Later, when I want to go to the movies, I'll add a scarf which serves double duty, to accessorize my outfit and serve as wrap when the theater cools off.  

My favorite look though is just plain sweater with t-shirt and loafers.  I would wear this for casual Fridays for sure.