Red Hot, Orange Crush

The other day my colleague swung by my desk to show off her new lipstick.  It was bold, bright and a very happy shade of orangey-red.  I really liked it.  And in my excitement, which fed off of her excitement, I asked, "Where did you get it from?"  She said, "a little boutique called CVS."  Yea for funny girls!

If you look around orange and red are popping up everywhere: the fresh strawberries, the tart citrus, the tulips sprouting in the neighbor's flowerbeds, and the Spring 2011 runways.

LA Racked: Spring 2011 looks from (l-r): Prada, Vena Cava, Halston. Images via Style.com

For spring there are endless ways to this bright and vibrant hue; it speaks loudly and with confidence and requires an equally glowing smile. 

Red Hot, Orange Crush From L-R: Rouge Pur Couture by Yves St. Laurent; Acne Pearl Skirt at My Theresa; Tangerine Belted Paper Bag Skirt at Asos; Diane Von Furstenberg Gyls Dress at Bloomingdale's; Lenny Deep V Mailot at Barneys; 811 Mid Rise Skinny Jean at J Brand; Le Prairies le Paris Silk Crepe Blouse at La Garconne; Juicy Couture Fernanda at Zappos Couture; Kate Spade New York Straw Fedora at Zappos; Kenneth  Cole Reaction Slip Around at Zappos; Beaded Bracelet at Forever 21

So how to wear red/orange in real life...  

• Be confident in the shape of what you're wearing, the silhouette will make a huge difference. 
• Start with something small and work into larger statements.  In makeup maybe test nails before lipstick, in fashion shoes before a sheath
• Find the right shade for your shade, and find complimenting shades to pair it with
• Look to nature for inspiration, this is a color that if you're looking for it you'll find everywhere.
• Be happy - these are HAPPY colors!
  

Daily Batch Red Hot, Orange Crush Color Board