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Red hair & chunky white sneaks. Yikes. wiw 10.24.19

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As Angie reminds us: never say never. A few months ago ,I literally scoffed at all of the uber-trendy-girl chunky white Fila sneakers that were in all the top shoe stores. NO WAY would I wear those - and why would anyone even want to unless they were a 21 yr old instagrammer chick?

Never mind those, I would also NEVER have entertained the thought of reddish pants - ever.

So, the question begs: just because you can, does it really mean you should? Of course not. And I wonder if I'm getting too far away from my style goals here....but boy does this feel sharp and comfortable to hit the grocery store. I started out the day in the outfit in Pic#4 - same white embellished t, knit plaid wide leg cropped pants, new Blondo boots (which are HORRIBLE and hopefully going back) and a lined poly blend "car coat". Changed to the chinos, decided to haul out the white sneakers (which I've had for a month now and not yet worn - fear of having crossed the line maybe?) and a new fun plaid sweater coat.

My hair? I had it coloured about 9 days ago, and it faded pretty quickly into a weird dusty rust colour so we recoloured it yesterday . It's a little harsh and extreme right now, but I am happy with the decision to go back to red. Every single person (I'm not exaggerating) who has seen me has commented enthusiastically on it - especially the men, which is odd - and another subject altogether (why do people feel free to comment on someone else's appearance???)

None of this is translating very well colour-wise in these photos, and perhaps it's simply the limits of an iPhone camera (although it's a new phone) . Or the limits of the photographer

Anything red seems to literally vibrate off the screen on this site I've noticed, so I'm leaving the photos as they are.

Comments, hair and sneaker jokes - it's all welcome

plaid pants - Liverpool Jeans
tshirt - Garcia
coat - H&M (old)
boots - horrible, do NOT BUY THESE - Blondo
scarf - McQueen
jewellery - N&S and JJ/RR

same t
rust/red chinos - GAP
sweater coat - no tag - new this fall from an indie store
sneakers - Steve Madden (same as Angie's)

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Katerina

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First of all - I really like the red hair! Looks great on you and perfect with the chic short cut.
I must say I love both these outfits on you. You wear earth tones beautifully, but the black, white and grey are as good on you. You lucky you
The checked trousers are sensational!

Synne

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Swoon! You look cool and trendy and elegant! Exactly what I strive for myself. That checked coat is a showstopper. You rock the trendy sneaks, and I love the hair. I probably would have commented on it too

Christina F.

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Your hair looks great, and so do your outfits.

I am surprised to see the coat is old - looks very very current! I guess everything comes back around. ETA I was looking at the plaid coat. The other one looks good too though!

And cheers! I too got some chunky white sneakers (by Madden but a different style). They cushion my bum hip very well, very shock absorbing. Red pants elude me though, not for lack of trying, though I do have some rust colored ones.

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Sara L.

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Wow, I love the checked coat and red pants. Your hair color looks so good on you! What's wrong with the Blondo boots? Uncomfortable? The look great with those wide crops in #4.

Janet

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You look great! I think comments on hair are inevitable when there is a change in color — hair color is one of the first things people notice about one another. The red really does suit you, and how perfect is that whole color scheme with the reddish cropped pants and the plaid jacket! I also agree that you still wear that black ensemble perfectly well too. Great outfits!

nemosmom

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Love the red! Hair! Pants! Plaid! All of it is awesome!

Anonymous

It’s so nice to know I am not dining on my words alone. :p
Good thing too, because this all really works on you. Both outfits are interesting & flattering. The hair color is really spicy and a beautiful color.
I hear you on comments. It sometimes blows my mind what people feel free/feel the need to comment on out in public. But as yours were compliments, take ‘em & appreciate them!

mtnsofthemoon

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Both outfits look great! But I have a soft spot for Red - so #1 is my favorite. The red hair is beautiful (one red head to another ;-).

Angie

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I LOVE THE RED HAIR. KILLER GORGEOUS. It's your look.

I LOVE the earth toned outfit! KILLER. You have never looked better!

I LOVE the chunky white sneaks - wearing mine today. Super fun '80s flashback. No more scoffing from you, young lady.....

rachylou

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Yes. Slam!

Suz

(website)

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The hair looks great, Lisa! I guess it is understandable that it might take an extra time to get the colour to "set" right...love it with the coat and pants! Wow.

I also adore your checked pants.

Sorry the Blondo boots are no good for you!

Preppy Pear

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Yes to the red hair and pants! Are these a similar shade to the Anthro red crops? I love them, the sneakers, and again, your hair.
What about these outfits makes you wonder if you are following your style goals?
Thanks for sharing your outfits and your thought process!

Runcarla

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The dark outfit works perfectly, but it’s safe. The colourful outfit ROCKS! You look CONFIDENT! Modern without ‘trying to hard’ IYKWIM. The jacket with the eyelash trim sends me into orbit.

Sal

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1 is super fun and modern, 2 is modern edgy classic.

Both look great and so does your hair. And I think people are more confident commenting on hair than other things.

pil

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I think everything looks pretty fabulous.

Anonymous

Thanks, all. I do like my hair this colour and all it needs is a few more shampoos to settle down.

With regards to not feeling myself , or not meeting my style goals in the red outfit.......I feel loud and crazy, not sophisticated and "cool". Comfortable, yes, but not quite as "quality" as I would like. My god, sorry, those descriptors sound SO obnoxious, I know. I had a chat and a try-on session with the woman I see at Club Monaco every few weeks - she and I are former university friends, and her taste and look is superb. Of course it makes it even worse that she is a size 0 (whatever, she is super thin but nicely proportioned ) and has a pretty face and gorgeous hair. I felt like a huge, kooky , flustered lump beside her (wearing the black outfit) and wanted to get rid of my hair on the spot. She wears dark colours, pales, some colour, beautifully curated jewellery, no junk, nothing super trendy, and wears every look I wish I could.

Wearing crazy plaid pants and red hair and a mustard purse also made me feel overdone. UGH. I skulked around the grocery store hoping I wouldn't see anyone I knew. But of course I did.

I know we've discussed this before on the forum - where some of the outfits we post we never wear again, because they aren't really representative of how we usually dress.....I don't know what to think.

And vis a vis the GAP chinos, yes , almost the same colour as the Anthro pants, which have now been put away for next spring.

Anonymous

Carla - had to laugh at your comment regarding the sweater coat. I bought it off of the mannequin at a garden centre gift shop (haha) and there was no label on it anywhere. I have NO idea what it is, where it came from, or even what size it is. All I knew is that I liked it I've worn it with jeans and a t-shirt and boots and it's just a great, cozy piece.

Bijou

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I hope you don’t mind us commenting on how gorgeous you look. I love, love, love your red hair. These long line jackets are so stylish too.

Marilyn

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Oh stop! You look amazing. Both outfits are fantastic.....and the hair too. I know where you're coming from though. I gravitate to the dark, moody, "sophisticated" stuff too as you know but mixing it up with a bit of colour and such is fun too. I avoided white sneakers for the longest time but recently got a pair of slip on Keds (white but not super trendy) and I'm addicted to them now. I like wearing them with jeans / blazer outfits.

Yes, comments can sometimes be weird and tricky to navigate. Recently a young 20 something sales associate at a shoe store responded giggling with, "oh, you're so cute" when I asked a question about pairing boots with certain pants. Um, well I didn't want to look like the older woman wearing something totally wrong so....I asked. Then I tried on some boots and she said you're so "jacy". I said I have no idea what that means but hopefully it's good. She laughed and shook her head in the affirmative. I needed the urban dictionary to navigate that one. Nothing like a 20 something to make you feel ancient. LOL

Runcarla

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I thought it was H&M? (The red plaid coat with the eyelash fringe trim.)

nemosmom

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Oh, Lisa, I totally identify with this statement, "I feel loud and crazy, not sophisticated and "cool"."

I tried on a pair of snakeskin boots at an outlet store recently, and walking around the shoe department, it felt like I might as well have had disco balls on my feet. I felt SO out of place and weird. Of course, I brought them home anyway because they were so cool, but I didn't feel cool and I honestly wonder if I would ever feel comfortable in them.

Maybe that's fodder for a separate forum post... ??

Karie

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I love your hair color! Both outfits are super gorgeous and trendy. Love!

Jaime

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I think both outfits look great. Truthfully I prefer the red one a bit right now - more energetic and less serious. I absolutely relate to the tension between elegant and funky (my two somewhat opposing poles of attraction). What I really want is a blend, but that is another story.
I think a lot of people think it is rude NOT to mention a big appearance change - at least here in Israel it is considered polite/obligatory to mention a new hair cut.
And I love your red hair!

Anonymous

Carla - no, sorry. It looks like the pics posted in reverse order. The H&M coat is the black one.

kellygirl

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Wow, regardless of how you feel, you look utterly fab to me. The bright outfit is fun and modern looking--very hip and energetic. The monochromati outfit is totally you--the Lisa I'm more accustomed to seeing. Equally fab just more subdued and sleek. You do both SO well and I love your new hair color. So gorgeous!! What are the Blondo booties you are not recommending anyway? Are they the same ones that Suz has in the snake print?

Jane

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I love your red hair! It is stunning! The outfits both look really good. It is super to read your story about never say never - one for me to remember!

kkards

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ok, i'm going to start with the black coat/plaid pant outfit...it's great, the proportions are fab, the pattern mixing is well done and you wear it well...but, and i say this as some one who wears a uniform, it feels, well, expected.
the other outfit, the proportions here are also great, the statement tee with the jacket is fab, and this outfit is feels fresh and current....yes, i get it, its "loud" or at least "loud" for those of us who are used to wearing dark neutrals, but i think it's actually more fashionally sophisticated than the black/plaid outfit. why, because it takes more of an eye to put this outfit together and make it look "together". anyway, that's my take on it...

re the hair, i've had the same comments and react this week, as i've gone brunette after a couple of blonde(ish) years...like you, i'm not sure that to make of it.

lyn67

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Wow, YLF, Lisa! Love the red hair!!! And the checkered culotte in nr 4-did bought me a pair last night!:-) I also have a moment with these new shades of rusty-cardamom reds (red never really appealed to me before!) and I love both outfits!!! I said it you can wear no matter the color, if you ground it like in nr 2!-delicious!

Gail

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Oh Lisa I love the red outfit on you, it's fresh and to me it is SO you!
The other ensemble is nice too but I always think of you as daring and the red one totally fits the bill.

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