Red is just where it's at for me lately. Once I was able to get over my fear of the color, see why here, I am now ready to wear it in all kinds of forms! It's fun, it's easy, and it's the perfect pop of color for any look. So many times we see red and think bold, daring, and fearless. That's all fine and dandy, but why not make it simple? Why not relax? Why not enjoy some "Easy Red Stripes"?!;)
Outfit Details
Forever 21 Grey Longline Cardigan- similar style HERE
Forever 21 Striped Red and White Crop Top- similar style HERE
HM Slim Fit Pants High Waist- HERE
ZARA High Heel Combined Leather Ankle Boots- similar style HERE
This look was meant to
be laid back, but with flare. I chose this red, short sleeved crop top as an
option for a weekend getaway with my some girl friends, during Valentine's
weekend. You never know what you may get into or what look you may need to do,
and of course during Valentine's I like to have plenty of red to choose from. I
thought this simple, but fun striped shirt would do the trick and I was
right!
Stripes are known for
being nautical and simple. It's like as soon as you put on stripes you
automatically feel at ease in whatever you're about to do. For me, stripes say
"No pressure!" Clothing is speaking to me! Is that weird? I paired
the crop with a long line grey cardigan,
since it was still a little chilly outside at the time. The cardigan kept me
warm, but didn't take away from the red. Gray can be good like that, though.
It's always there to enhance, but rarely tries to steal the show. Got to love a
good grey piece to keep things mellowed out on your looks. The ease continues!
Of course I have on my
favorite black backpack from Forever21! I love everything about this backpack,
especially carrying it as my purse. Aside from making me feel like I'm always
going on some type of adventure, this purse can literally carry everything you
need. So often I buy purses because of how cute they are, but rarely venture
out of my regular handbag rotation to try them out. I am so glad I tried this
bag! Beware though, you do get strange looks when you're inside the store
reaching into a backpack. Just saying!
High waist jeans and
crop tops go together like peanut butter and jelly, chocolate and vanilla, yin
and yang,...the list goes on! For me, when you see one you'll probably see the
other. They are the perfect opposites for each other and the easiest last
minute combo to create. One is a little short, while the other is a little
taller than most. What's not to love about them together?! Plus, I love a good
high waist jean to create that little hourglass silhouette. I chose light denim
because I thought that would compliment the gray cardigan the best, but I was
digging how it made the red pop too! Red stripes may be easy, but they can
still steal the show.
I have finally gotten to a more aware maturity level in my wardrobe selections and do not feel the urge to have every crop I see or show as much skin as I use to. Hallelujah and praise God for growth! Now when I buy a crop top, if I buy one, it is strictly worn with a high waist bottom so as to done down the sexy, but not allow it to completely diminish. Red in itself is a sexy color, so it does the work for you in providing a little va-va-voom. By rocking the stripes I was able to make this look more fun and light. Some looks are meant to be more fun than flirty and that's totally okay!
You know I had to finish
this look off with my favorite black booties that make me heart and feet smile!
I've been so obsessed with these booties for all my Winter looks, so it was
easy breezy to pick shoes for this OOTD. Red can pop against any color and
black can go with pretty much anything, so what's not to love about them
together. No difficulty, no stress, just red and stripes with ease!
Get hype about a stripe! Peace, beautiful people!
xo,
BLT
