The Tangerine Files

Summer is all about color but making brights more sophisticated than fun can sometimes be tricky. While coral is perfect for summer weddings and the beach where you want a bright head-turning look, a more subdued tangerine can be more sophisticated whether head to toe or as an accent piece, separate or accessory.

 Mademoiselle en Fleur - Italian Marie Claire April 2011

 Behati Prinsloo for Madewell Looks We Love May 2011

 Giedre Dukauskaite by Paul Schmidt for Marie Claire Italia May 2011

 Ieva Laguna for Elle France by Takay 

 Massimo Dutti May 2011 Lookook Juji Ivanyuk

Luca Luca Spring 2011 RTW 

 Twinkle Resort 2011

Anais Pouliot by Max Farago for Vogue Japan May 2011

Opposed to coral that looks fantastic with white, tangerine is an excellent way to liven neutrals and earthy tones. The result is a easy, sophisticated combination with the perfect amount of color.

Have a lovely day everyone :)

Styling Inspirations: Red Pants

It's truly rare when pants make you look beautiful. Sure, they can be classic or edgy, cropped with flats like Audrey or slim with pumps and while all of that is pretty, its still very ordinary. I simply love the trend of colorful denim and what it can do in terms of style and flair- I particularly love red pants.

Isabeli Fontana for Mango Spring 2011 by Terry Richardson

Massimo Dutti April 2011 Lookbook Zuzana Gregorova by Gemma Edo

Barbara Martello in Red Slim Baliman Pants
 

Slim Rolled cuff red pants with black point pumps (photo credit: Zina on fashionvibe.net)

photo via The Satorialist

Andy of Style Scrapbook  - I adore this whole look + the length is perfect

Anna Jagodzinska for Sarar Spring 2011 Campaign by Koray Birand

Constance Jablonski by Greg Kadel for Harper’s Bazaar US May 2011

Red Pants Styling Tips:

• As you can see from all these looks red pants go great with Black, White and Cream. When you find the right pair, start by pairing it with any and all black, white or nude shoes you own.

• Based on what pairing you like adjust the length of the pants to go with your shoe's height and type by rolling the cuff or hemming if you want a permanent length. No matter what shoe you pick your pants length should make your legs look long and lean (be sure not to cut off at any akward length).

• Then start pairing with basic tops and layer jackets and jewelry- basics are great because you don't want to overpower the red pants.

Have a lovely day everyone!