Red Haute

Come February and our teeny-boppers are making the most of the mushy season... :)

"Red" being the theme for the Feb issue of 'Cliq', Chennai's themed photography magazine, this one is for you scarlet-lovers.

"Whether your single or happily married, whether you celebrate this love-infused season with a romantic tete-a-tete or with your BFF for a wild night out, this is the time to pamper yourself to a fun and flirty make-over.

Red, the color of the season, symbolizes love, fire and flamboyance, but just how much of this color can you handle?

A recent interesting study states that red makes women appear more attractive and desirable. But does this help translate into a better date? In doubt, opt for a red dress. Ladies, vamp up your style with a drape dress or a strapless satin dress. Opt for striking scarlet tones with lashings of Gold accessories to embrace a vintage look. For variety, reverse the formula with a different dark colored dress and pair it with Red pumps and subtle red accessories.

Men, as much as we want to choose this shade, stay away from the ‘fire-engine’ shade of red. Choose colors in the family of red such as burgundy, vermillion, wine-red and maroon.

Wear only one to two elements of red. Avoid matching accessories, shoes and make-up to your outfit. It would be ideal for men to keep the color to a minimum. Ladies, your hair is your best accessory! Watch out for the latest up-dos.

Don’t compromise on style but be sure to pay a little extra attention to grooming yourself and you are sure to paint the town red!"