The Multitasker's Blog

Entrepreneur, diplomatic wife and mother of two, Sophie Devonshire is founder of e-boutique Babes with Babies London. She divides her time between London and Tallinn Estonia & divides her life between motherhood, friendships, her relationship and running her own business.

Her favourite things in no particular order are: Smythson stationery, baby giggles, Rococo chocolates, & Plymouth Gin.

Her favourite online shops are John Lewis, Cult Beauty, and Suzannah.

Painting the Town Red

Published on Thursday 11th February 2010

My sartorial task of the month is seeking out colourful alternatives both for me and for Babes with Babies. Black is chic, slimming and can be smart. However it drains people’s complexions badly and so can be dull and wrong for a tired new mum. Dark chocolate, plum or navy are all striking and more flattering alternatives.

And my office at the moment is awash with so many beautiful colours it looks like the MAC make up counter exploded rather gorgeously. It’s about finding one that looks good against your complexion. “The best colour in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you” (Chanel, naturally).

My favourite colour for now is simple and it’s red. Not the best colour for baby’s rooms (definitely not calming) but a great colour to wear. It’s the colour of energy.

And a great colour to exude confidence. Wear to stand out and feel strong. There’s nothing like a rich, delicious red to get you in the winter party mood and look supremely confident. And sexy. It may feel obvious but Chris de Burgh is not the only man to have a bit of a thing for a Lady in Red.

It’s also a colour of drama and no wonder that it works so well on the bottom of Louboutins. Above all, it’s a great colour to give you energy and a little lift.

My favourite five red ‘lifts’ at the mo:

1. Inspi(Red): Shopping with a conscience thanks to Gap’s Red collection (which is sadly not online).

2. The Little Red Dress – killer dress, scary price tag.

3. A bag of beauty: Lift an outfit with a gorgeous bag; red leather is so luscious. The Mia Baby Changing Bag (Cate Blanchett’s choice) is our top selling bag at the moment.

4. Best red lips – award-winning lipstick 3 Customs Colour in Ballet Russe from Cult Beauty. If there’s one thing you buy this season, let this be it.

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