Fired Brick

Hello, and thanks for stopping by my blog!

One of the colors I have been seeing a lot of this fall and winter season

is a dark rusty red shade that Pantone calls Fired Brick

For this post, I thought I would put together a couple of outfits

 using this color in a print and a solid,

as well as taking the time machine back to see how I have styled

this color in the past few years

First, a dress with a black and ivory floral print on a Fired Brick color background

This dress is an easy to wear faux wrap style in a very soft and fluid fabric

The colors are fall-like, but the fabric is lightweight

 so for now, I layered a black blazer over the dress 

Winter is coming, but I can't make it thought the season without my beloved floral prints!

Carrying an ivory and black reptile embossed baguette clutch

To accessorize, I chose a burnished silver wire web cuff bracelet 

with a leaf pendant and bead necklace that I DIYed years ago

I haven't worn this necklace in a long time

so it's nice to get in out of the jewelry box!

Dark red suede ankle strap slingbacks to finish the outfit

Next, a solid color Fired Brick red shift dress 

It's difficult to layer this dress because it is a very thick and substantial knit,

so I usually highlight accessories when I wear it since it's such a simply cut dress

Carrying a black and tan mini bucket bag

For jewelry, a mixed gold and silver tone statement necklace,

bold gold and black leather strap bracelet

and faceted ball stud earrings

Full on matchy-matchy with the shoes and belt

I had the shoes well before the belt, and had no idea they would work

so well together-a happy accident!

I've had this dress for several years 

 and it's a great blank canvas for accessories 

Below is an outfit from fall of 2018

The giant bow, by the way, is pinned at the shoulder, it would never stay put, otherwise!

And here's an outfit in a similar dark red shade from fall of last year

I've been a big fan of this color, especially for the cooler seasons, for a long time! 

I hope you are all safe and well-enjoy your week!