Bloggers Do it Better: Red

Quick: how many pieces of RED clothing do you own? If you’re like me, the answer is not many. I counted 4 red items in my wardrobe: a cardi, blouse, tank top, and pair of Christmas socks.

I’d say it’s about time to add this bold color to my life! One of my favorite fashion blogs, Pretty Shiny Sparkly, is hosting a challenge to help with just that. She’s asked bloggers to show how real girls wear real trends in her column called “Bloggers Do It Better.” Today’s assignment is simple: show us how you wear red!

Since I shared a few red-hot Valentine’s Day outfit ideas with you all a few weeks ago (here, here, and here), I figured it was only fair to reveal my own red Vday outfit. Here’s what I wore to dinner with my sweetie on Sunday night. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Shirt & Necklace – LOFT (similar blouse) // Skirt – Express (similar) // Belt – The Limited // Wedges – Bakers // Bracelet – Forever 21 (similar) // Purse – Ruche (see all their cute purses here)

And because bloggers really DO do it better, here are a few other red-inspired outfits from six fellow bloggers. This is also my sneaky way of sharing my fav fashion blogs with you all (seriously, check them out). Looking good, ladies!

Pretty Shiny Sparkly // Gal Meets Glam

Granola2Glam // Tick Tock Vintage

Mix and Match Fashion // M Loves M

———-
You might also like:
LOFT Georgetown Grand Opening
To Infinity… and Beyond!

Refinery29 Style Blogger Competition

Hey thrifty readers! Just a random post to share why I’m in a particularly excited mood :)

1) It’s going to be 67 degrees in Washington, DC today (seriously!?).

2) My lip glossin’ mug is up on Refinery29’s web site! What is Refinery29 you ask? Well, it’s an addicting style web site that offers its readers a boat load of awesome fashion and beauty tips. Refinery29 is currently hosting a competition for their The Next Big Style Blogger and I entered because… well, why not?! The grand prize is an internship and hey, that sounds pretty great! But I need to ask for your support. Will you vote for me?

It’s really simple to vote: just click this link, find Style Me Thrifty by scrolling down or doing a find, and click the heart icon to “like” me. That’s it! Thanks for your support — today and always!

Still Read Magazines?

As a blogger and gal working full-time in the digital world, I find it a bit ironic that I’m single-handedly keeping the postal system in business. I subscribe to 6 (yes 6!) women’s magazines. Helloooo snail mail! 

With the emergence of so many awesome style blogs (ahem), I’m curious if Style Me Thrifty readers still pick up style tips from printed publications.

I clearly do. In fact, over the holidays, I either received or gifted myself a subscription to Lucky, Glamour, and Real Simple. And I’m already a reader of Vogue, Cosmo, and People… albeit a little embarrassed to admit 2 of those! Sure, I love surfing the web and getting inspiration from fellow bloggers, but I also love laying on the couch with a glossy mag on my lap. Dogearing pages is so satisfying. Plus, magazines offer amazing deals for 1- or 2-year subscriptions, so I also feel pretty thrifty! $1 an issue? Yes, please.

So I’m wondering… am I alone here? Do you still read any fashion mags? If so, which ones? OR do you consider them a thing of the past? (a la acid wash jeans?).

Please share in the comments below!

———–
You might also like:
Lucky FABB: Entrepreneurs in Really Cute Shoes
Hair Tutorial: Loose Waves