Pink and Red Style Inspiration

With Valentines day safely behind us,  I feel like it's safe to share my one of my favorite "trends" (I'm not sure I'm OK with calling two colors together a trend,  but you get the idea): Pink and Red.  Together.   Each time I see an effortlessly bright pink and red outfit, I file it away, because I just love how cheery the colors look together.

For me, It all started with Sarah Jessica Parker in a Prabal Gurung outfit at David Letterman last fall. 

Or maybe it was Emma Stone in this darling little Giambattista Valli   

 How darling are the layers of pink and red in this look? Even her lips and nails!(Found on

Pinterest)

 

Anh over at 9-to5 Chic wore a darling iteration of this "trend"  back in April.

Khatu shared a more winter appropriate iteration:

No shock, J.Crew had the Pink & Red "colorblock" combo in the Spring 2012 show:

I've been spotting this color combo in decor, too. Although it and easily skew "little girl" Red and Pink decor can be awesome when done right.  Check out this happy table from David Mikhail Architects.

 The red velvet sofa in this Miles Redd room just oozes glamour.

   

My Look: Gingham and Stripes

This is one of my outfits from last week... Nothing fancy, but I had fun layering patterns.   People mix patterns all the time,  but I think one of the easiest ways to do it is by sticking to a simple color scheme.  

I'm wearing:

Gap blue & white stripe shirt (old, a rip-off of this)

Forever 21 blue gingham button down (old, here is a similar at J.Crew)

Levi's legging jeans

Zara ballet flats

Red H&M necklace (similar to this J.Crew bauble)

--

The Perfect Outfit for a Holiday Soiree

If I was on Gossip Girl,  this would be my Christmas outfit:

Red long sleeve mini dress  with an oversized bow (Maria Garcia Hohan)

Statement Necklace: Dannijo rhinestone and chain necklace (Dannijo)

Shoes: Nude strappy suede platform sandles (Jimmy Choo here)

Bracelet: Gold stingray textured chain bracelet (Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) at Net-a-Porter)

Bangles: Hammered bangle set (Jigsaw)

What are you wearing for the holidays?

Shop My Outfit on ModCloth!

A couple of weeks ago I got an email looking for volunteers to shoot a look for ModCloth's "Shop Our Outfits"  section and I quickly signed up.  It was an awesome experience that I couldn't wait to share with you guys!  They brought a bunch of Bay Area locals into their offices for a lovely day of pampering and exploring - a total blast!  One of their stylists picked the look for me (below) based on my winter wishlist and I think she did a great job capturing my style.  Obviously, I'm not over red pants  and I also loved the coat and polka-dot chiffon top they put me in. (If I didn't already own multiple polka dot chiffon tops,  I'd have taken it home with me haha) I love how ModCloth always has  "real" girls model their clothes and I was honored to be a part of it.  Now,  if only I could get a professional photographer to capture my outfits more often...

Check out the pieces from the look here.

---

Don't forget to follow Style-Edition via RSS  or bloglovin.

Patriotic.

Leave it to EmersonMade to one-up my red, white and blue fashion statement with a sequin American flag vest.  Love it!