Red is Lust. Red is sex. Red is beautiful. As you can tell,
I am a fan of this particular hue. Whether it is Scarlet, Rust or good
old-fashioned Crayola red I love it. I do not wear it often and I choose to wear
it in inappropriate situations. Nevertheless, when it happens I morph. I become
more confident. I talk more and I feel superhuman. I know I am not alone;
Valentino has made a successful and enduring career on the colour. In essence, you
put something red on; you are ready to take over the world.
History has proved, this may have always been the case “You could say quite literally that red is the first colour most languages
recognize,” Jude
Stewart.
It means everything from religious piety to
the carnal original sin. The original lipstick shade and the first piece of art
discovered. It oozes influence. It oozes confidence.
Wield this power with caution however; it
should only be worn in moderation. Red lips, red dress, red shoes are the
ultimate faux pas. Too much of a good thing is not always as good as you think!
In the summer, variations of grey with a red
lip or shoe are always chic.
Jacket: Marni
Dress: Alberta Ferretti
Shoes: Gianvito Rossi
In the winter, full black with opaque tights with
a red shoe shows you unequivocally mean business!
Skirt: Alexander Wang
Polo Neck Jumper: Splendid
Shoes: L'éclaireur
I prefer for an everyday hit of confidence a
glossy red nail. Slicking on a shade of Butter London’s Come to Bed will instantly lift your mood for the week and will
make you smile while you are toiling away at your desk. For a date or a party,
a red lip will always make an attention grabbing statement.I prefer for an everyday hit of confidence a
glossy red nail. Slicking on a shade of Butter London’s Come to Bed will instantly lift your mood for the week and will
make you smile while you are toiling away at your desk. For a date or a party,
a red lip will always make an attention grabbing statement.
From one fan of this colour to another, have a
look at my favourite picks:
