The Red Shoes

Recently I've been watching the new HBO series, Mildred Pierce, and although I haven't found it that entertaining I have loved everything that Veda wears in it. Her clothing reminds me of one of my favourite films, The Red Shoes. I first found out about this movie from Design Sponge where they did a "living in" post about the film (which is obviously my favourite category on Design Sponge because who doesn't want to live in a movie). I just adore all the blues, pale pinks and reds in it!

 Today I tried to create a Red Shoes inspired outfit when I went to meet my friends for tea but I was missing something blue. After tea I decided to do a little window shopping at Holt Renfrew, mostly because I loved my outfit and wasn't ready to pack it in yet. I had a nice time looking through all the expensive clothing, but I have to say I wasn't that impressed by the designers they carried- except the Rodarte section, which was obviously so amazing. I did, however, find this beautiful blue barrette! I was so excited because I've been looking for barrette's so that I can begin to wear my hair swept to the side, but that is neither here nor there.

 

So I'm wearing my staple black kilt from aa, a pink top from urban outfitters that I bought years ago, my favourite cream tights with a black seam from aa, and "truly red" lipstick from Revlon (wink). 

 Luckily my mother came over tonight so I was able to rope her into gathering all Red Shoes looking things in my apartment for a small photo shoot. It was difficult to get the effect I wanted with the light- my mother was very patient with me asking her to change the amount of flash a hundred times. I do wish I know more about photography, but I suppose that will come with time. Well anyway, if you haven't seen the film, it's beautiful, that is, if you enjoy blue, pink and red as much as I do right now.