Friday, 25 March 2011

Old red legs

Yesterday I was teaching and since I talk about colour and blather on about primary, secondary and complimentary colours as well as light reflection and refraction, I always make sure I wear a bit of colour. But, I'm having a complete graphic moment with my love of black and white and only want to wear a black or white palette. When I'm wearing neutrals I make sure I put colour elsewhere.

Earlier in the week I picked up a dress in Gap for £9.99 and decided to wear it yesterday with my red tights which I bought two years ago and wore a lot but then have left them alone. I've included a photo someone took of me in Feb 2010 at my MA showcase evening. I'm on the phone, it is tucked in between my right shoulder and ear and putting some things out, which explains my stance.


DVF dress, John Lewis red tights, Clarks purple suede shoes

Then here I am yesterday morning before going off to work. Please note the non Agent Provocateur mules in the background as pointed out to me by teawithonesugarplease on twitter!



Gap dress, John Lewis red tights & Zara shoes

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18 comments:

  1. Wildernesschic25 March 2011 at 06:55

    I love the red legs xx

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  2. Vix25 March 2011 at 07:51

    Fab red legs & both dresses are gorgeous on you. xxx

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  3. Sharon S25 March 2011 at 07:56

    Hi there-bang on trend with the red legs look, you look lovely too xx

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  4. Penny Dreadful Vintage25 March 2011 at 09:05

    Yum, what a great rich red. I can't remember where I bought my red tights from but the colour faded out horribly. John Lewis for me next time! xx

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  5. Perdita Tinsel25 March 2011 at 09:45

    Superb, love coloured tights. I like to brighten neautrals with a colour- tights, scarf, bag... but I am a bit of a monochrome addict at times!

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  6. Pearl Westwood25 March 2011 at 11:02

    Oh Kate you do let me down, I did have visions of of you in heeled mule slippers and a marabou trim gown!
    I have to say how much I LOVE that DVF dress, what a print! The red tights look great, I have a pair but have never worn them, might have to give it a go x

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  7. tor (fabfrocks)25 March 2011 at 16:18

    Wow love the dress and what a bargain! I might have to see if I can hunt that down!

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  8. Style At Every Age25 March 2011 at 19:11

    I am in love with the DVF dress!

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  9. HildeandSusanne25 March 2011 at 19:32

    Love the red tights and do the same with my DVF dresses, although they are just slightly longer. Also very much like the new look of your blog. Nice and clean. Have a great weekend.

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  10. teawithonesugarplease25 March 2011 at 19:53

    Tee hee Kate, love the new look blog,and really I do love those slippers too; after a day in heels I'm sure they are super comfy

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  11. Alex25 March 2011 at 21:27

    Oh Kate I absolutely adore the DVF dress. It's so beautiful.

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  12. CameronPoe240925 March 2011 at 23:06

    I love those red tights and how you put together the whole outfit! Fabulous! xx

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  13. Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted26 March 2011 at 00:11

    The DVF dress and the red tights are gorgeous xx

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  14. WendyB27 March 2011 at 03:43

    Dang...will I have to do another red legs post?

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  15. Queen Marie27 March 2011 at 21:59

    Red Legs = Wonderful

    DVF Dress = Beyond Wonderful!!!!

    QM
    x

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  16. Reddest Roar28 March 2011 at 21:07

    Well you know what I think of this lovely ensemble! That red is stunning, and definitely inspires me to milk the coloured tights look while it's still a bit nippy out! x

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  17. Anonymous29 March 2011 at 16:08

    Last year, a college student wrote a newspaper story for her Creative Nonfiction class on the nonprofit social service agency where I am employed. It turns out that creative nonfiction means that the author has a snarky, supercilious voice, ridiculing everyone in the story. And what did she choose to make fun of me? I am a grandmother and I wear colorful tights. I've had many people tell me 'I love your style and your tights! how dare she?' So, thank you for your post. It is most appreciated. I can smugly sneer at her now.

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  18. Tricia29 March 2011 at 19:28

    I love the photo of you on the phone, what a lovely DVF.

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