You know, that piece.
The one which makes you feel like a million dollars. That singular garment which makes all things appear possible and within reach. It’s truly amazing the power clothes have on one’s self-esteem, one’s self-confidence. And no matter what anyone says to the contrary, there’s nothing quite like a well-cut piece of clothing to make one feel as though one could rule the world.
In this particular instance, my superhero item is this glorious red dress from Amanda Valentine.
Which doesn’t need much in terms of accessories. Perhaps a tribal clutch.
Or a pair of killer heels.
This red dress makes me feel, well, invincible.
And oh so kickass.
What’s your superhero piece?
Love, Sheela
p/s photos by Eve
pp/s I’m going for the Mauve as well as Charcoal versions next, please don’t judge
Linking up with Style Elixir, Style To Inspire, Turning Heads, Let It Shine, What I Wore Wednesday, Myriad Musings, Style Me Wednesday, Confident Twosday, More Pieces Of Me, On The Daily Express, Personal Style, How I Spring, Watch What I’m Wearing, Walking In Memphis, Tremendous Tuesday, Sweaters Stripes & Sweets, Pumps & Push-Ups, Cappuccino & Fashion, Who’s Wearing What Wednesdays, Fun Fashion Friday, Casual Friday, Whitney a la Mode, and Midweek Muse.
I’m so in love with those heels so cute gonna share on my social:). Stopping by from the Shoes and Tell linkup:)
http://www.tipsyheelz.com
Cooolness!! And thank you so very much 🙂
Gorgeous monochromatic look! Red is not easy to do well in monochrome, but you did a beautiful job. Love your accessories, too!
– Anna
http://www.melodicthriftychic.com
I really appreciate that, Anna, thank you so much 🙂
Wow this is an amazing outfit! Each piece on its own is fantastic but together they are killah.
Really love it.
bisous
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com
Hey Suzanne 🙂 and thank you!!! I love love LOVE red but do not wear it often enough, unfortunately. I’m really very shy in person and veer away from anything which calls too much attention to my person. That said, I told myself I would try harder to explore this year so … 🙂
Red happens to be my favourite colour, so I have to say I love the ensemble here!
Hey fellow Malaysian 🙂 thank you!!! Incidentally, I’ll be in your part of the world next month 🙂
You look gorgeous in red and those heels and clutch are such perfect touches!
Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you Thursday.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Muack!!! Thanks very much for saying that, Alice 🙂 this ensemble is my personal fave for the entire year thus far.
Wow I’m in love with your classy red dress! And the tribal clutch is such a lovely accent, this outfit is so versatile for work and play! 🙂 xo~ Lena
http://www.felinecreatures.com
I quite agree with you, Lena GRIN I love this shift dress, and was so excited to see it still available on Amanda Valentine’s website as the other two colours I wanted were sold out in two winks of an eye. Sad face.
I love this red dress on you as it has that chic and classy flair; the tribal clutch adds such a wonderful accent too!! xo~ Lena
http://www.felinecreatures.com
And that clutch is everything. You know, I had it sitting in my closet for EVER because I forgot I had it in true Sheela form.
Oh I adore your red ensemble! Your tribal/beaded clutch is so special!
I’m a big fan of the all red look, here my post about it:
http://vivalaviv.com/2015/02/07/red-for-chinese-new-year/
Cheers~ to women in red!!! 😉
Vivienne X
Your red look is absolutely exquisite, Vivienne 🙂
Killer color on you- and loving those sandals!
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Thank you ever so kindly, ma’am 🙂 red is my colour and yet I never wear it quite as often as I should. It empowers me even as it intimidates me. Sigh. I need to stop over thinking things, it’s just a dress/colour.
Such a vibrant look – love those killer heels as well.
Thank you so very much 🙂
Very pretty red! Those shoes are super cute! I am a big fan of your bag! 🙂
Grace
http://colorandgrace.com
It’s from Zara 🙂 so beautifully beaded, I might just frame it up GRIN thanks for commenting, Grace, I’m a big fan of your style.
Red is one of my favorites over the LBD I like the LRD. You rock this and have the best shoe collection!
thank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thank you, Jess, thank you so much 🙂 once upon a time, pre-motherhood, I had over 560 pairs of shoes. Now, I’ve whittled it down to just under 60, I believe. Said shoe room was converted into (then) a playroom. Insert big sigh of nostalgia.
woow! You could have had a shoe museum and charged,! Another side job! 🙂 ( wink) that is good, 60 pairs.. I know, sometimes I look and my handbags about 15,, and think I can use one at a time! Playroom will create excellent memories!
I have about 2 dozen bags myself and I’ve since stopped. Only to begin an obsession with clutches LOL ah well. It is what it is.
Love this dress and the heels on you, def a super hero piece for sure.
Mimi & Chichi
I felt very empowered wearing it, that’s for certain 🙂
Gorgeous dress!! These fitted midi dresses are so ‘in’ right now and I just love it! Looks great!
Thank you for linking up with Friday Favorites! Have a great weekend!
Christie
The Closet by Christie
http://www.theclosetbychristie.com
And thank you, Christie, for hosting the link-up and for making time to stop by my blog, I truly appreciate it.
Very nice, you can’t go wrong with red!!! Thanks Sheela for lending your fabulousness to the #funsummerfinds linkup!
Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com
Awww, thank you, Shellie 🙂
Very cool outfit! I’m absolutely loving your shoes!
Beauty by Miss L Weekly Fashion Link Up!Â
Thank you SO much!!!
This red dress looks fab on you! I love it 🙂
xo,
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
Thanks so much, Abby 🙂
Red isn’t a colour that I wear very often, dear Sheela…but wow!! Does it ever look fab on you!! I love the beaded clutch, too; and those INCREDIBLE heels?! I truly have no words!! 🙂
http://www.StyleIsMyPudding.blogspot.com
~ blushing furiously ~ thank you so very much, Monika. I really appreciate your very kind words especially because red is such a bold and somewhat intimidating colour for someone like me who is, in real life, exceedingly shy, quiet and introverted.
that dress, those shoes!! wow!! just stunning!!
xo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Thank you, Sandy 🙂 it’s such an easy, versatile piece.
You look simply fabulous in red! And those shoes…
Hey Jennie, thank you 🙂 red has always been my colour but I don’t wear it very often, oddly enough. This year and the next, they shall be driven by the winds of change 🙂 xoxo
you look stunning in red and love that clutch!
cute & little
Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!! xoxo
LOVING this red dress on you SHeela!
Talk about a powerful look honey 🙂
xx
You are so right, Dana. It’s the very sleek simplicity coupled with that colour which makes it one heck of a powerful statement. This year, I’m going to venture out of many comfort zones and wearing red frequently is one of the first I intend to tackle 🙂
Hell yess!!
You’re one of the few that can make me scream “I am WOMAN dammit!!” at my computer, then put on something daring and bold.
Love you to pieces for it <3 <3
Hahahahahahahahahaha HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA and you just made me laugh that out very loudly at my computer, at work LOL MUACK love you to pieces too, babe!!
Amazing color and dress for sure Sheela. People have told me often that they think red is my color and so I know eventually I need to get some more reds in my closet for fall and winter.
Thanks for linking up to Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me, I hope you will join in next Tuesday as well.
Rachel xo
Garay Treasures
Thanks so much for visiting, Rachel. I’ve been told for years that Red = Sheela but I’ve shied away from it because I’m such an introvert, awkward and tongue-tied in person, and I didn’t want anything that would draw attention, you know? But but but I’m pledging to make 2015/2016 years of change and new adventures so who knows 🙂 you should add more red to your wardrobe!! We should all try that one intimidating colour at least once. Next on my list is bright yellow.
A truly amazing dress. And those sandals!! Gosh girl, you do have some awesome feetwear. I love the colour red and have way too little of it in clothes. When it is not on trend, it is hard to get. Especially a killer quality red jacket. (On my bucket list.) the fact upu have such lovely hair all draped over that dress, helps as well.
Greetje
I have this thing about shoes, if that wasn’t apparent yet 🙂 at one point (prior to being a mother), I had well over 500 pairs. These days, it’s somewhere between 50-60 pairs and still I feel as though I’m always in need of yet another pair. I wanted to thank you, Greetje, for being the catalyst which led to the creation of that red leather jacket post. If you hadn’t mentioned being on the hunt for one, I would never have remembered having one hanging in my closet xoxo
I love the shoes, such a beautiful look.
http://stylediarybyosy.blogspot.com/
Many many thanks!!! I’m having second thoughts on whether to keep them or not 🙂
Stunning, nothing beats a red dress! #iwillwearwhatilike
Oh Sheela – HOW stunning do you look? Not only a va-va-voom red dress but incredible heels too. You look the proverbial bomb ;))
Thank you for linking up to #iwillwearwhatilike – no problem to link a lot, the more the merrier!! Can’t wait to see what you link up next Monday, no theme – anything goes!
Catherine x
http://www.notdressedaslamb.com
Wow you look amazing in that dress and heels…..Red is a perfect color for you! xx
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