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.
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50 comments:

Miss Jones said...

wow u look stunning xx

Tiffany said...

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. =)

Tara said...

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...

Melsusu said...

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

Style Journey said...

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

AlbeeLucky said...

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

Pam @ over50feeling40 said...

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!!

Oreleona said...

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
:(

mtg said...

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

mtg said...

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

Sia said...

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

Shadonna Richards (USA Today Bestselling Author) said...

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.

Jackie said...

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.

JennaStevie said...

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

Unknown said...

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

dani said...

This monochromatic look is bold and outstanding! Love it!

<3 The Daily Dani

Angela said...

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

Anonymous said...

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!!!

Style Diary Of A Fashion Fanatic said...

Love red on you!!! You look great!!!!
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Meri said...

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

fashioneggpplant said...

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 :)

Neekoh said...

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

Gertrude said...

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

cryskay said...

mondays are always tough! love the monochromatic look! xx

james said...

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

Monsterchen said...

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

anyaadores said...

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

audrinajulia said...

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.

Cel said...

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.

laura said...

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

Nicola said...

my little raspberry..:)

Bhushavali said...

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

FashionJazz said...

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

Balancing Lisa said...

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

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

Good Girl Gone Green said...

Ummm, stunning outfit! Red is my favorite color!

Bre said...

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

Shels415 said...

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

Kat said...

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

katslovefashion.blogspot.com

Jessica said...

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.

Sisters and Sisters said...

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

X
C

Ms Polevsh said...

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

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

Fashion Confessions of a Mommy said...

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

Juanita said...

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 :-)

Rach said...

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

Dave Aiman said...

Great total pink look!

Besos Chipless by Dave
www.chiplessfashion.com

Bella's Style said...

Love your shoes! :) Great outfit!

http://bellasstyle.blogspot.com

Marie said...

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

Hautepot said...

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

Call me M said...

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

Anonymous said...

Love red, and love this!

Lots of love from Sydney,

x Kel

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