Firstly, I know. I said ‘pops of colour’. Sorry, I’m cringing at myself right now for being so audacious as to believe I can get away with talking blogger speak. Thing is though, when you’re talking primary colours on a black background, ‘pop’ really does aptly describe the effect!
Primary colours aren’t usually my bag. I’m much more of a pastels or jewel tones kind of girl normally, shying away from the bold, bright primaries in case – god forbid – someone notices me. There is just something about pillar box red or cobalt blue that screams, ‘LOOK AT ME!!’ which isn’t a bad thing at all, but you know me – I’m more than happy to be a Wallpaper Wendy and blend in to the background! Red though, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, was a bit of an ‘it’ colour this year (ugh, I just did it again…) and I found myself drawn to it more and more, despite my usual tendencies. It’s a colour that is actually very flattering on us brunettes, and I seem to be acquiring more and more of it lately.
I haven’t completely changed though! I don’t think you’ll see me going head to toe brights just yet! For now I’m content with some subtle splashes of colour with classic neutral black, which really helps to showcase them. This folky, embroidered top was one of my Zara sale bargains earlier this year and has become a favourite ‘date night’ piece thanks to it not being too dressy, but still nicely pretty with that gauzy, spotted fabric. Also – the fact that it hides the telltale signs that I deffo ate a few too many pieces of sesame prawn toast on said date night…..!
Of course, any outfit featuring red needs the ultimate accessory – a slick of bold red lippie! Always a nice way to finish off, I find!
Love,
In this post: Embroidered Top, Zara (Similar) – Black ‘Eden’ Jeggings, Dorothy Perkins – Black OTK Boots, Primark (Similar) – Red Bag, Gifted (Similar)
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You look beautiful!
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That’s so sweet, thank you! x
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I love this outfit! Super chic xx
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Aw thank you! x
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That red lippie really suits you, you look amazing!
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Thank you so much! x
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aww!! cute outfit 😉. Happy Tuesday!! ❤
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Thank you Erin, you too! x
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A pop of color is always a good idea. Especially when its red!
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I wholeheartedly agree! X
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I loooove this outfit! You look amazing 🙂 x
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Thank you! It’s definitely a favourite! X
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What a cute outfit. I love the top ❤
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Thanks! It really is lovely, possibly one of my best purchases so far this year! x
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the little pops (lol @ blogger talk) of red in the shirt totally pull this whole look together! love that you kept everything else simple & that bag is amazing ❣️
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Aw thank you, the bag is so sweet, my Mum brought it back from Italy for me, I wish I had it in a few more colours! x
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Wow, fab look! I love pops of red on a total black!
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Thanks! A winning combo for sure, I always say I don’t really wear bright colours, but then red with black seems to be all I’ve worn lately! x
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You are just stunning! I love that top!! x
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Thank you so much! x
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Thank you so much Elisabeth! X
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