5.16.2011

red haute.

last week, i mentioned that i won a few giveaways and gave you a peek at this necklace. here is the prize in its entirety. this giveaway, hosted by julie at haute khuuture, was for one of eight packages (an item of clothing + accessory). among the eight items was a maxi dress, a leopard blouse, and a blazer...all of my favorites, right? instead, i chose this red vintage tunic for two reasons; it's color, and it's way out of my comfort zone...forcing myself to dress outside of the box.
in order to feel comfortable in this screaming red color, i dressed it down with boots and carried around this equally bright green satchel to pull some of the attention
away from the red.

i have since thrown this bib necklace over evvrything. i've been looking for one of these for a while now, and i think the void has finally been filled.

thanks, julie!

(bag, urban outfitters; boots, nine west)

50 comments:

Tiffany said...

You look gorgeous! And I want that green bag!! It's the perfect WOW piece to compete with that lovely dress and necklace!

Unknown said...

i love the necklace. you look red hot!

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AlbeeLucky said...

The dress fits like a dream. Lucky girl, you look fantastic.
xo-AlbeeLucky.blogspot.com

Meri said...

Cool win! I love the bright red, it looks awesome on you!

Abby said...

you look so pretty! and I love your hair!

Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Beautiful honey! You sure did these pieces justice! Love that you rocked it out with boots and that lovely green satchel! Hopefully seeing lotsa brights in your near future ;D

Happy Monday Sweets!

xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!

Haute Khuuture Blog

fashioneggpplant said...

you look so pretty! i wouldn't normally wear red and green together for fear of looking to xmassy but you pull it off great. you don't look at all like mrs claus! lol! you make me wanna give this color combo a chance :)

Fydez said...

The necklace is a beauty! And your dress, so beautiful (I want it, haha). You look gorgeous. XX

Stacey Kay said...

Fabulosity! GIRL you look HAWT!

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Stacey Kay
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fashion doctor said...

so lovely! fab dress! xoxoooooooooo

Ellen ♥ said...

Gorgeous!! :) I love the how you posed. the dress is simple but you made it look fab plus the bag. Great shots :)

Have a great day! :)

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taa said...

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

the dress, the necklace, the bag
amazing
beautiful
fantastic

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Katheyn Volikos said...

in love with your shoes! thank you for your sweet comment, great blog!


a have a new post if youd like to check!
love, Katheryn
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Lydz xX said...

red hot indeed!!!


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Lydz xX

caramellitsa said...

you look so pretty in red &green!cool combination :)

kisses <3
caramellitsa
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Juanita said...

What funky boots!

Marella said...

In love with your dress!

Rachel - Notes from my closet said...

Bright red really suits you and I love the necklace :)

Love, Vanilla

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courtzmelv said...

You look stunning, love that dress! xx

Pam @ over50feeling40 said...

This may be out of your comfort zone, but you need to stay in this zone....it is fabulous!! The entire look is just awesome!! The tunic and the necklace were meant for you and to be with this green bag!!!

Closet Fashionista said...

Ooh love the outfit! The necklace is so cool! :D
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Lizelisabeth said...

Oh that dress and necklace are STUNNING!! I love the details on your dress!! It's adorable!! Looking so chic as always you girl!! :D

hug and kiss kiss,
liz

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AzaharaJStyle (lost in Palma) said...

wonderful dress, bag and necklace, but I don't like the boots, jiji sorry!:-)

kisses
AzaharaJS

Tessa said...

the color combination is a bold move for me. I try to avoid such color for the clothes because I woul look christmasy in it :D but you pulled it together quite well.
love the outfit... beautiful necklace too :) love the red. <3

have a nice day :)

audrinajulia said...

So striking..and you look hot in that red dress, gorgeous! The color combo is terrific!

Cel said...

Oh my goodness, I love this! That red just looks amazing on you. I really like the boots, too.

Fashion Is Passion by Poison said...

OMG!!!! Look fantastic! You should wear more colours in future. The red looks good on you. Love the green bag and shoes too!

Poison

Kileen said...

wow, congrats on your giveaway winnings!! i'm totally loving the necklace!

cute & little

StyleIDnet said...

Love your dress.... that necklace is stunning.
Looking great.

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BARESTUDY (Janelle) said...

very strikingly stunning. love it! red and green, who knew!! :P

Janelle
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JennaStevie said...

Ohhh I love the bright red dress, it's gorgeous with that necklace! And look who has a super cute purse now! It's so wonderful huh?
xJennaD

Baby Budget Blog said...

Yup, feeling this red dress and green bag and loving the untied shoes!

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MerciBlahBlah said...

I just died. I hope you're happy.

merci!
Shannan

shishiwaldorf said...

That necklace is amazing!

xoxo
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Bekah McDuffie said...

I love love this necklace! I am so insanely jealous of the giveaway you won! It looks so cute with the outfit, and I love the red dress! Oooh lala!

Aquí said...

wonderful pics! Love the red dress, perfect color! I am loving your home right now! Hawaii is beautiful!

the nyanzi report said...

oooh la la! you look absolutely beautiful and fabulous! i love the colour scheme too.

Anonymous said...

WOW this dress is just made for you, you look amazing!
x M.

Luciana Carvalho Mendes said...

HI! Thanks for the comment! You're beuatiful and stylish! Following you from Portugal*

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Jackie said...

This looks so good on you! :) Love the bag too!!

london loves said...

Sweet dress! And totally in love with that necklace!
xxx

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Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

I love how you paired the dress with the unlaced boots. And I have been so loving that necklace every time you wear it.
Red looks great on you!
Daphne.

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Anonymous said...

That necklace is amazing, and I love the bursts of colour!

Becky said...

gorgeous look! love the bag

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Tara said...

Fantastic choice with the tunic and necklace...I love them both. And I'm kind of obsessed with that bag, now, too. Gorgeous look :)

K. D. said...

wow, the dress is amazing! and the necklace!

Sia said...

GIRL!! You rocking it. lOVE sia xx

Ashley said...

That necklace is gorgeous! I've been looking for something similar. Lucky you!

Arizka said...

so great you stepped out of your comfort zone! cause it looks great on the other side! Love the detailing on that dress. GREAT choice! :)

Hautepot said...

What great giveaways! I love love love the red dress and necklace! They both look great on you!

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