Friday "Red Week" Wrap Up

This week's Friday Wrap Up has me seeing red. It was fun pulling out all the red in my closet and working it into my daily life and style.  Now if I could just remix some of these pieces...hmmm.  Hold that thought. You may be seeing more of these pieces in the near future.  I'll be in uniform this weekend so there won't be much stylin going on.  See you on Monday and enjoy your weekend.

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