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8.09.2011

experimenting with extremes. reds.

if color dictates our mood, it was certainly working today.
i felt a mix of emotions from frustration to anger
to even feeling a bit scared.
it all started this morning on the drive to work...
i almost hit a car, twice, which left me feeling a bit scared since my driver's license was expired.
then, someone at work took their frustrations out on me
via an email.
this sent my angry blood pressure soaring.
finally, it took me all of five minutes to get my driver's license renewed, but the drive took my entire lunch hour and more because of an accident.
a lil bit frustrating.

i reached for my red denims today, but in my monday morning rush, i didn't have time to mix things up.
so, i grabbed everything in varying shades of red and
hoped for the best.
after feeling like i did today, though,
i may have to invest in a pair of yellow denims.

at the request of a reader, i've added the linky tool below.
feel free to share your extreme outfit, old or new.


yes, i'm wearing silly bandz.
in case you missed it:

50 comments:

  1. Oh, I love when you wear shades of one color! Like when you did that thing of pinks and reds on your nails. Loved it! Sorry you had a crazy day full of extreme emotions though. =/ Have a glass of wine and blog a bit... maybe that will mellow you out. =)

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  2. You poor thing...I hope the rest of the day/week are less eventful for you!

    I'd never thing to go head to toe in such a bright color, but it looks fantastic. I'm kind of thinking I'd like to give it a go with blue, maybe...

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  3. I hope things get better at work dear! But I love what you did with the reds even if you didn't really mean to in the first place. This is perfectly brilliant! I hope the rest of your day goes much better

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  4. Wow! Even though you had a frustrating day, at least you looked super awesome! Hopefully you have a better day tomorrow! You look great

    Heather

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  5. Yes! I love the idea of an all red ensemble. You look amazing as you tackled all the BS today. Well at least that part is over and you can enjoy the rest of your day.

    xx- AlbeeLucky.blogspot.com

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  6. You do look like a force to be reckoned with! I hope your day will be better tomorrow...but if you look this good it has to keep some of the bad away!!

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  7. awwn Red is my fave color!! its fierce!!i love the red combo u have going on! sad that it reflected such negativity on ur day
    :(

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  8. I love how you added a yellow watch to the red mix. It feels just right! Funny, I just posted my green outfit and was talking about green and how it gets a bad rep in the u.s. for expressions like "green with envy" and "green-eyed monster"...
    xx
    maya

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  9. p.s.
    so sorry about your day. hope you felt better once you got home...

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  10. I love the way your not scared to wear colour any more!! You look bold and beautiful babe. xoxo

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  11. Sorry to hear about your day. Sending you cyber hugs and well wishes. PS. You look stunning in red! It's a beautiful color. PSS.Thanks for your comment on my blog.

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  12. The outfit looks great on you. I have never tried wearing all the same color in various shades. You have pulled this off quite well.
    I wonder in wearing shades of blue would bring a calm day. As the color blue is a calm color.

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  13. I love the head to toe red look, I would really love some red jeans righy about now. I have never even thought to do head to toe in varying shades of one colour!
    Sorry your day reflected the angry red of your attire, those days suuuck
    xJennaDD

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  14. you look so friggin awesome in all those reds!!!
    Dark hair always rocks reds ;)
    xXx
    Reva

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  15. This monochromatic look is bold and outstanding! Love it!

    <3 The Daily Dani

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  16. You are seriously rocking that red on red! My daughter just picked up yellow denims and they are so super cute :)

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  17. Dang girl! I'm sorry that you are having a bad day. I hope tomorrow will bring you more happiness.

    I'm in love with your red jeans and blazer. So fierce!!!

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  18. Love red on you!!! You look great!!!!
    http://fashiondiarylooks4.blogspot.com

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  19. This is so funny- I was just thinking about Carmen SanDiego today and her all red ensemble... you're my inspiration!

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  20. angry = fierce! i love it :) i was driving around for 2 years with an expired license myself until my husband ambushed me into having it renewed :)

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  21. I'm sorry to hear about your lame day... you definitely dressed the part and killed it! I need to try a monochrome look, stat!

    XXo,
    Neekoh

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  22. You totally rocked this red outfit. Hope you'll have a better day tomorrow :)

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  23. mondays are always tough! love the monochromatic look! xx

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  24. my whole summer sucked =( you look SUPER! miss you! still dont have Internet at my new place =X hope youre well!!

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  25. wow you look so good in red, normally i´m not a fan of wearing one colour all over,but u really look great, i think thats also your accessory, your necklaces always soooo awesome, i´m so jelous;)!!
    love and kiss,mary

    http://maryloucinnamon.blogspot.com

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  26. Shocker of a day - the red hues suits you down to a T - amazing look.
    AX

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  27. Still look fab gurl!Glad you're okay.:) Sometimes things work not the way we want it to be. I love red..not that it's my fave color but I think it's very dominant and looks appealing to my eye.

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  28. I dig wearing red, but I don't think it's a colour I'd have the guts to wear head to toe. You pull it off really well, but such a bummer about the bad day.

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  29. GAH! sorry to hear about that frustrating day of yours. :( If clothes really are outward expressions of people's emotions, maybe wear some green or blue next time for calm times :) You still look stunning though! And perhaps the only person I know who can pull off that much red!
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  30. Whoa... Looking awesome... Love your neckpiece too...
    Smokey Eyes with Lakme

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  31. You look amazing in red!! :) Happy wednesday xx

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  32. LOVE this look! Red is a great color on you!

    http://www.stilettosanddiaperbags.blogspot.com/

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  33. Ummm, stunning outfit! Red is my favorite color!

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  34. While your shades of red do look fantastic together, I vote you get some yellow ones for a better day! Hope you are feeling better and I am glad you renewed your license.
    Cheers,
    Bre

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  35. So sorry for all the frustrations! And reminded me that my DL is expiring this month! The extreme reds really does match what you've experience today. Love all the reds!

    XOXO
    Shels
    http://followyourbliss4ever.blogspot.com

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  36. wow you look sooo fabulous! love the whole red ensemble! :)

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

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  37. Work has me totally stressed out this week. And it looks like it is going to remain that way until I get home late Friday night. I hope your week is improving.

    Love your outfit. Red looks amazing on you.

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  38. I never thought a whole red outfit can look beautiful but on you it's pretty!!
    You did it again; look fab!

    X
    C

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  39. The experiment went pretty well!! I love the necklace!

    Kisses,
    http://speakprada.blogspot.com/

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  40. Sorry about the rough day. Loving the all red get-up though. The brown platforms anchor the outfit and the yellow watch at a pop of different color. I linked up with my extreme florals.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

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  41. It sucks when ppl vent their anger on you :-(

    Glad you didn't have an accident! Red is for stop...must've been what prevented it :-)

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  42. I love red on you! My outfits definitely reflect my day a lot of the time! Sorry you had one of those days!
    www.sugarfilledcloset.com

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  43. Great total pink look!

    Besos Chipless by Dave
    www.chiplessfashion.com

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  44. Love your shoes! :) Great outfit!

    http://bellasstyle.blogspot.com

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  45. Gorgeous, i really love that blazer! And i wear Silly Bandz to ^^.
    x

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  46. Love your "extreme" posts :) I want to enter but can't seem to upload a photo from file :(

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  47. You look great in red! Too bad your day wasn't so good!
    Love this outfit!

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  48. Love red, and love this!

    Lots of love from Sydney,

    x Kel

    talking about the other woman

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