Red tights finally done right

Ok, finally, finally I think I am happy with a red tight combo. I bought these red hot tights 3 years ago from Turkey and haven't found the right way to wear them yet. This is my third attempt in wearing an outfit with red tights and I was not crazy about the other two but this one I like a lot. I got the inspiration from the following Elle (I think) photo:

 Even though her outfit looks like a dress it is actually a skirt and a top so I figured I can simply wear a skirt and a top in all black as well to achieve the same look.

I paired my leather mini with the ruffle hem boucle sweater. The textures and the styles make a good contrast to work. So I didn't have a red resin bracelet but attached this silk rose pin to thinner black ones to give a pop of red on my wrists. And you will never guess where the pin is from? It was on the box of godiva's my husband gave me for Valentine's! And I already have plans to use it in another outfit in summer on my list.

I bought these shoes from Zappos after seeing a blue pair on Kristy from Monochroma.chic.

And just as she stated they are super sturdy despite their high platforms. They wrap your foot super firm and stay put. Love them over colored tights like these as well as on bare foot/legs.

I had been searching for a white fedora all winter long and never found it. Bought this one from Target couple weeks ago as they started bringing spring items. Bought it for the new season but totally works with this outfit as well.

Ruffle Hem Sweater - Victoria's Secret Catalog

Leather Mini Skirt - BCBG

Red tights - from Turkey

Hat - Target

Bracelets - Forever 21

Rose pin - Godiva

Platforms - Aldo (from Zappos)

Purse - Guess

Tonight's Activites: Funny how much my style has evolved since starting this blog. The purpose was to stop wearing sweat pants and dressing up a bit even with kids. I started as such but then found myself constantly look for edgier outfits, looks that make heads turn and totaly joy out of taking risks. I also discovered scarves, colored tights and hats (or any combo of) can single handedly take a simple outfit from 'blah' to 'wow'. I used to never have the guts to pull of a look as tonight's in public. But, now I don't even feel uncomfortable. My friends and family are also very used to my unusual outfits. But then again I am always surrounded by people who accept me the way I am in any stage of my life in any style or body shape. And that is the type of people one should be surrounded by.

So tonight the girls had some coupons for Corvette Diner (50's style retro hamburger and milkshake place) for 2 hamburgers for $10! We met at a wine bar across the street first and had $4 a glass happy hour wine. Then walked over to the diner for some crazy ambiance and giant hamburgers. Wasn't crazy about being in a 'kid friendly' restaurant when I am not with the kids but conversation with the girls is rarely around kids so it was refreshing regardless. We all excited about our upcoming girls' trip in 2 weeks! My first girls' trip since having kids!

Here are couple shots in Corvette's Diner