A Weekly Round Up of Everything RED

It's Friday - so I thought I would do a round-up of the week.  You might have noticed a theme - everything I posted throughout the week centered around the color RED.  Check back next week to see which color I have chosen. WARNING: this is a longer post - and hopefully you will make it to the end to see my picks for red summer shoes!

MONDAY
On Monday, I wore my $40 red split hem sweater that I picked up at Nordstrom. (In case you are wondering - it comes in a few other colors - like blue, navy, black, white, grey, and green.) And, it just happened that I was twinning with my blogging friend, Whitney over at Peaches in a Pod.  We both happened to both wear red v-neck sweaters on Monday!  

 SHOP MY LOOK

Sweater: Trouve //  Jeans: 7 For All Mankind (Under $100) 

 Watch: Michael Kors // Necklace: Kendra Scott (Similar here for under $20)

Bag: ZAC by Zac Posen c/o (Also here) / // Lipstick: NARS (Heat Wave)

TUESDAY
On Tuesday, I took my $40 red sweater - and re-created this look with black pants, Hunter boots, and a chambray for a simple layered spring look.

SHOP THE LOOK

1. Chambray Shirt: J. Crew ($20 option) // 2. Sunglasses: H&M ($8)

3. Sweater: Topshop ($40 option) // 4. Satchel: Forever 21 ($30) // 5. Jeans: H&M

6. Watch: Michael Kors // 7. Boots: Hunter (Short $55 option)

 

WEDNESDAY

On Wednesday, I joined my 14 friends at The Blended Blog to style a bright pants look.  My red jeans are the brightest pants I own, and it just happened that I was twinning again with Sarah at Foxy's Domestic Side. 

 SHOP MY LOOK

Jacket: old (Similar for under $100 here and here) // Jeans: 7 For All Mankind (Only $80)
Tee: Old Navy // Tote: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Similar here for $40)
Sandals: DvF (Similar here under $60) // Leopard Clutch: J. Crew (Similar here and here)
Rings: Similar here (Only $12) //  Watch: Michael Kors

Lipstick: NARS (Manhunt) // Necklace: Kendra Scott (Similar here for under $20)

 Also, Sarah's look with the white tee and leopard shoes reminded me of this style board I did back in February with this moto jacket, which is on sale for $40!

SHOP THE LOOKS

1. Blouse: H&M ($25) // 2. Necklace: Argento Vivo ($5 option) // 3. Dress (Worn as Tunic): H&M

4. Jeans: H&M ($35) // 5. Biker (Moto) Jacket: H&M ($40) // 6. Pants: H&M ($18)

7. Bag: H&M ($25 - Also in Black) // 8. Rings (Set of 3): Argento Vivo

9. Pumps: Sole Society // 10. Boots: H&M ($35)

THURSDAY
On Thursday, I showed two ways to wear black and white - in both a budget-friendly save option and a splurge version. Lace up tops are going to be big this spring/summer season, as well as wedge espadrille sandals. I also continued my game of which BLOGGER WORE which SHOES...

PEACHES IN A POD // VIVA LUXURY

PINK PEONIES // ATLANTIC-PACIFIC

I remember Pink Peonies from when I first started my blog.  At that time, we were both on a post hosted by the first blogger I ever followed - What I Wore.  I look at where Rach from Pink Peonies has grown to - and I feel a bit envious - she has grown to have over 700K followers on Instagram - and back in 2014 was said to have made almost $1M in affiliate income alone. It kind of reminds me that bloggers are like professional athletes - there is only a 1 and million chance we will actually succeed at it.

I try to remember that blogging cannot be about comparison - or it will be defeating.  Although, there is a reality check of - is this worth it? - and does anyone care if I post anything?  I have this gut check almost every week (actually on most days).  I am not ready to give it up just yet - but I really truly wonder if my time could be better spent somewhere else.  

FRIDAY

Lastly, I am looking for some new red shoes as I mentioned yesterday.   Here are just a few options - from flip flops to wedge espadrille sandals. 

SHOP THE SHOES

1. Espadrille Sandals: Dolce Vita // 2. Espadrille Wedge: Isola // 3. Sandal: BELLA VITA
4. Mules: BELLA VITA // 5. Espadrilles: Tory Burch  // 6. Flip Flop: Vince Camuto
7. Espadrille Sandal (platform): MARC FISHER LTD // 8. Espadrille Sandals: SARTO by Franco Sarto
9. Flats: Tory Burch // 10. Flat: Louise et Cie 


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