Seeing Red

Welcome back to our month of RED!

Today I’m sharing my favorite way to wear red, to go all out in head to toe monochrome!! It’s no secret that monochromatic looks are having a major moment right now, so why not use them to make a statement. I’ve come to feel much more comfortable in monochromatic looks than I do in color mixing, because it’s a lot easier to create! You don’t have to worry about what colors clash, or how to pair patterns, you just have to commit to one color! Plus, when you have a rainbow closet like I do, it can be really simple to dip yourself in all red and still look instantly chic!

So here it is, your go to guide for making the most of monochromatic.

1 – Play with texture – One of the most important methods for monochrome is to off set your color craze by mixing things up with a variety of textures. Here I’m wearing red velvet under red faux fur and even playing with both patent and matte red leathers for contrast. This helps your look still feel interesting despite wearing only one color.

2 – All or nothing – from a color matching point of view, you either need to be all the same color of red, or a vast variety of different versions. Here I tried really hard to match my reds with a true candy version of my favorite color.

3 – Stand out – Even though your monochromatic look should be 90% one color, it’s important to have one differentiating factor. For me in this look, its the glitter boots you can see peaking out from my wide leg pants, but it can also be a statement lip, contrasting jewels, black belt of even jeans with an otherwise red outfit. I really love my yellow diamond engagement ring, because it always serves as that extra pop of color or contrast for any look.

4 – Just Own it!- This biggest tip for pulling off a monochromatic look is to own it. When you’re dripping in color, people are going to stop and stare … but most will be followed by a smile. Don’t be afraid to stand out, or fear the fact that people will look at you. If you’re brave enough to rock this all red combo, you deserve all the attention (and more) so don’t fight it, own it!

5 – Share it – Oh and if you’re looking to shoot your monochromatic look for your instagram or blog, try shooting on a contrasting colored wall for a super like-worthy pic. Red looks go really great in-front of turquoise (pictured), dark green, blush pink or any color blue! It’s also epic when shot in all white like snow or a really light background so you steal the show!

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#COLORMECHALLENGE
Okay, now I dare you to pile on the red this week. Try pairing a red shirt with a red coat, a red tee with a red lip or try for a red trifecta with red pumps, red lip and a red bag! If you’re really brave, jump on the monochromatic train with a head to toe red look. No matter what you do, post your photos with #colormechallenge so I can see!