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Showing posts with label red. Show all posts
Showing posts with label red. Show all posts

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Sugar Plums and Winter Berries

It's no secret that we here at Ruby Mines love the color red and all its similar-hued friends, its the perfect way to make the holidays a little brighter and keep your winter wardrobe vibrant. 
Tanya Mityushina by Rony Shram for Hamptons Magazine
Coco Rocha for Elle Quebec May 2011 by Nelson Simoneau
Anouck Lepere by Asa Tallgard in Gucci for Elle Russia November 2011

Jacquelyn Jablonski  in J.Ccrew

Nina Ricci Fall 2011 RTW 

Mila Krasnoiarova by Louis Christopher for Elle Vietnam August 2011

L'wren Scott Fall 2011 RTW
Cold Play Lucky Magazine October 2011

Anna Jagodzinska for Le Château Fall 2011 Campaign by Max Abadian

Drew Barrymore for Neiman Marcus “Art of Fashion” Campaign by Norman Jean Roy 
Hailey Clauson Zara TRF Fall 2011 Campaign

Anthropologie Pleats Abounding Tank and Maxi w Paired with Starshine Bolero

Marc Jacobs Rose Guipure Lace Dress
Emilia Nawarecka by Marcin Tyszka for Glamour Poland October 2011 
Leticia Lamb by Jason Mickle for Elle Mexico
Ksenia v Zhang Elle Singapore July 2011
Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 RTW 
Svetlana Kuznetsova by Frauke Fischer for Fashion Gone Rogue
Bottega Veneta Fall 2011 Campaign Isabeli Fontana by Robert Polidori
Antonio Marras Fall 2011 RTW 
Anthropologie Gracia Dress
Anja RubikVogue Paris May 2011
Irina Shayk by Santiago Esteban for Elle Spain December 2011

Red is of course, gorgeous head to toe, but what I love most about these looks is that many are layered separates which allow you to mix and match various shades of reds and plums and the colors they play well with like neutrals, teal, mauve, or black, while enjoying the extra warmth of layers!

My favorite look right now is layering berries and violets with each other for a super rich look. If that look is too strong for you you can break up the reds and plums with lighter tones such as pinks, rosey-tones, lilacs and mauves.

Another striking look I'm looking forward to trying is layering these rich berry shades with a similar-hued shoe and then balancing the look with a neutral piece like a cardigan or a faux fur vest like the first photo or a short trench similar to the mauve piece Coco Rocha is wearing in the second.

If you usually don't wear vibrant colors like red - layering is a great way to safely introduce color without stepping too far out your comfort zone with a head to toe red look.

Either way, you can't loose; red is scientifically proven to be the most head-turning color,
and you me- I never argue with science...
Have a wonderful wonderful holiday everyone!!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

...You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto..

I always seem to reach for red when I'm not quite sure what to wear- something about wearing red always makes you look like you gave a tremendous amount of forethought to your outfit. This fall my favorite shade of red is tomato- a brighter medium red with slight orange tones.

Ksenia V. by Zhang Jingna for Elle Singapore July 2011

Nimue Smit by Serge Leblon for Another S/S 2011

J.Crew Souvenir dress Chili Pepper

Yulia Terentieva by Matthias Vriens-McGrath for Elle UK May 2011

Nadia Serlidou by Koray Birand for Harper’s Bazaar Turkey June 2011

Elisa Sednaoui by Nico for Harper’s Bazaar Spain July August 2011
Olivia Wilde by Tesh for Marie Claire US August 2011

Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2011 Vlada Nimue & Sara B
Eva by Adrian Mesko for Grazia Australia
Anna Rudenko by Bèla Adler & Salvador Fresneda for Si Style 
Laetitia Casta by Michelangelo di Battista for Elle France July 2011

I might be completely partially biased because red happens to be my favorite color but I find that having red on hand is as almost as useful as black.  While black makes you look chic and slim, red makes you look bright and vivacious. And the best part is that red, specifically tomato red, is a perfect transition shade.

Sorry we haven't posted recently, between trips to New York, working on our fall collection, and preparing for our move to Philadelphia we have neglected our blog. 
Thanks to all you lovelies for being so patient with us! :)

On a side note if any of you out there are in Philadelphia we'd love any tips, recommendations, suggestions.
Have a lovely day everyone!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Colors of the Harvest

Happy Fall Everyone! Being that today is the first full day of Fall, here are some gorgeous pieces inspired by the colors of the harvest.
Orange Sunset by night fate on deviant art
Cacharel Fall 2010 RTW (I'm in love with this)
Natalia Vodianovain Louis Vuitton, Vogue Russia September 2010

ASOS Mango Burnt Floral Print Ruch Dress

Tara Matthews dress in Net-a-porter Magazine
Dries Van Noten Spring 2010 (I would much rather wear this in the Fall)
J.Crew Ikat Bow Monde Dress
Malandrino Spring 2011
I hope these rich fall colors inspire you to keep color in mind as you shop for your fall wardrobes! Thats right- less gray, black, neutrals, and military,.. more color! :)
Have a lovely fall day everyone!