Dress: H&M. Lipstick: MAC in MAC Red. Handbag: Balenciaga City. Shoes: Manolo Blahnik. Belt: H&M. Ring: BCBG. Sunglasses: Chanel.
A Little Black Dress & Red Lipstick. . . two simple elements for an easy, pulled together look. If you don’t own both of these items, get yourself to the mall asap. (Shhh, don’t tell but I bought my first ever red lipstick last week. I don’t know what took me so long. Thank you to the wonderful woman at the MAC counter who helped me select this perfect shade.)
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Love the outfit Jenny, you look amazing! Loving that shade of red lipstick looks great, also check out YSL red lipsticks, they are my have!
xo Amy
Leopard and Lillies
Thanks so much Amy! I usually only buy MAC makeup. . . I really should expand my horizons! I’ll definitely check out YSL!
Totally agree with you Jenny!! How can a woman live without at least a LBD and red lipstick??? And BTW you’ve taken the best decision possible by buying your first red lipstick at M.A.C. They’ve got the best red lipsticks on earth!!!!!!!
xoxo
Patricia
http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com
Thanks Patricia! I pretty much only buy MAC. I love their products and colours!!
Jenny!!
You look gorgeous!! Love this dress and those details on the shoulder and I agree with you with the red lipstick.
I have yet to find a perfect shade for me but perhaps I should check out my MAC counter too!!
XOXO
http://www.princessmartha.com
http://www.facebook.com/princessmarthablog
Yes, definitely check out MAC. I’m hopeless when it comes to choosing makeup colours on my own, and they have the best staff to help!
Hi Jenny,
That dress is GORGEOUS! love the shoulder detail and that lipstick is perfection! i just found the perfect pink lip color..i was looking forever and of course i found it at sephora!
sheree x
http://www.itsnotthatdeep.com
Sephora is my back up after MAC. Such an awesome store! I bought a great hot pink when I bought my red too!
You do simple chic so well! Those shoes are amazing!
http://www.fashionloving.co.uk
Awww, thanks so much!
You look great Jenny!! I love how you pulled this look off!! Perfect!!
P.s. I tried red lipstick only a couple of months ago. You look great in it. But I think I’ll stick to lipgloss.
Happy Monday Pretty girl.
http://www.iwouldsorockthis.blogspot.com
Thanks Shea! I’m definitely a lip gloss girl too. This is not only my first red lipstick, but it’s my first lipstick too! Crazy, I know.
Aww Jenny, I love your hair bun sooooooooo much. Looks amazing and you should wear it more ofente, totally underlines your pretty face
. Great shade of red lipstick, flatters your skin tone perfectly. AND that black dress with the preals detailing is simply beautiful and so feminine. You look pretty from head to toe my dear :-*
http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de
You are just so super sweet Ani! Thank you so much! You were my inspiration for putting my hair up!
OK so now that we worked on the hair there is one last request
—- A post without sunglasses! hahahhaaha 
Ha ha ha, I know. . .I definitely need to do that too!
Baby steps. . . .
Oh my goodness!! Rock it girl! Very nice!!!
Oliviamoone.blogspot.com
Thanks so much Olivia!
Another gorgeous H&M dress, love the bead details and how you paired it with a red lip, so classic!
xo
Alison
Thank you for your sweet comments, Alison!
Isn’t red lipstick the best?! I love all the MAC range too. I love the shoulders on your dress!
Maria
http://www.daintyanddecadent.com
Thanks Maria! I think red lips might be addictive. . .I just want to wear it around the house now!
Hi! I love your blog and enjoy seeing all the different ways you put together outfits! I just started a blog and would love if you would check mine out!
Thanks so much Katherine! I’ll check it out!
I dont own any red lipstick yet, or any lipstick for that matter! I feel ready to own some though…and red seems like a good start. You look beautiful and I loved the embellished sleeves on your dress, such a nice detail!
Stephanie
Thanks so much Stephanie! Too funny, that was my reasoning for buying lipstick too. I figured I’m in my thirties and should know how to apply lipstick!
Pretty! You look so classy in red lipstick, I on the other hand look like a clown when I try it
That’s totally what I thought until I had the MAC girl show my how to apply it. I also think it was because I wasn’t wearing the right shade of red for my skin tone. Definitely give it another try!
PRETTY AS ALWAYS AND I LOVE THE HIGHLIGHT IN YOUR HAIR.. THAT REMINDS ME IT IS TIME FOR ME TO VISIT MY SALON SOON
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MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY where fashion and food collide!
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Ha ha, thanks so much Mrs C!
Soo true- these two simple items are must have! Ashamed to admit that I didn’t find my perfect red lipstick yet:(! Every time when I travel I look for it in a duty free and buy a pink one instead(not brave enough to get a red one):)
Xo
Elena
http://dcinstyle.com/blog/
Ha ha, I totally understand. Definitely get a staffer to help you. . .I would have never been able to pick it out on my own! Thanks Elena!
Love this Jenny! The pointy-toe heels and the shoulder detail are to die for. Those red lips are the perfect touch!
XoXo Brenna
http://www.chicstreetstyle.me
Awww, thanks Brenna!
Love the detailing on the shoulders of the dress. With that you don’t need anything else (accessory wise). And you polish the look so well with the red lipstick!
Clare
Understated Classics
Thanks Clare! Yes, I don’t have to worry about jewellery with this dress!
You look fabulous, love the details on the dress, amazing look hun:)
Thanks so much Joy!
Dying over the shoulders on that little black dress!
And I am still a little nervous about red lipstick. I just feel like it’s so fancy and grown up! When will I feel that way!!
Ha ha, I totally agree! It felt so weird actually looking my age!
You look very polished and classy! The dress is gorgeous, especially with those details in the shoulders and you look great with RL!
Jenny
http://www.jensoutfitjournal.com/
Thank you so much for the sweet compliments, Jenny!
AA (Absolutely adorable) Jenny
….LBD & RL will always be timeless & classic!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Ha ha, thanks so much Rebecca!
Love the red lips! That color is perfect for you
(Love the 2nd photo too – great composition!)
xo
Thanks so much Jess!
It’s funny because my post today disses LBDs – BUT this is not your typical LBD so I approve (not that you need my approval, of course). Great red too!
Sarah’s Real Life
Ha ha, funny, I don’t often wear LBD’s, but I do think we all need a great one in our wardrobe! Thanks so much Sarah!
love the detail on the sleeves, gorg! xO!
http://www.thehautecookie.com
Thanks so much!
That dress is amazing! The should details set it apart from all other LBDs.
And that’s a great shade of red for you!
Meredith
http://www.createthatoutfit.com
Thanks Meredith! I definitely think LBD’s need something special to them, and these shoulder details really sold the dress for me!
Wauw that shade is so gorgeous on you!! I have red lipstick for a long time but I don’t wear it very often haha
I should try a look like yours, you look so beautiful! Your dress is gorgeous and I LOVE your bag 
xxx
That is just so sweet!!! Thank you so very much Emilie!
This outfit is gorgeous. I actually wear red lipstick pretty much every day. It’s really my go-to color. It adds a bit of drama to every outfit!
Totally adds drama. . .agreed!! Thanks so much Krista!
So gorgeous! I love this dress and the shoulder details, how pretty!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Thank you so much Yi-chia!
I love this look – and you know I’m a fan of the red lips!! You look so pretty!
http://www.highheelstosneakers.com
Yes you are. . . you look so amazing in bold lips Jessica! Thanks so much!
OMG! I love your dress!!
http://cravingforbarneys.com
Awww, thanks!!
That dress is fabulous! Looks way luxe for H&M. And the dark nails and bold ring look great with it.
-Erin-
http://onetwosummer.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much Erin!!
Very elegant outfit!
Thank you ever so much!
the shoulders on the dress are stunning!
Thanks so much Becks!
Great look! Congrats on the red! That dress is amazing!
http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/
Thanks Amy!
that dress looks amazing on you! So chic!
xo,
nancy
Thank you so much Nancy!
Simple and chic! Timeless look! http://violetcatstyle.blogspot.com/
Awww, thanks Irina, and thanks for stopping by!
jenny you look absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much Molly!
Love this outfit, it is so chic and classic!!!! The bun looks really pretty on you
Marta
Awwww, thanks Marta!
You look gorgeous. And I love your hairdo. Could you please share how you make the hair bun so perfectly like this? Thank you!
Thanks so much Tina! I watched a few YouTube videos and it’s just really that easy to do. I cut the end off of a small, thick sock for this bun because my hair is short. I can’t remember exactly which ones I watched, but you could try the video from Wendy’s Lookbook. Hers is simple and easy to do.
Very classy Jenny! Love it!
By the way, I have nominated you for the Liebster award. Check out my blog http://jagstyle.blogspot.com/2012/08/liebster-award.html for more info.
Katherine
PS I’m sure you have more than 200 followers! : )
Katherine, that is just so super sweet of you! Thank you so much for thinking of me for that award!!
You look stunning and the red lipstick totally works for you! I’m in love with the sparkly shoulders on this dress. Fabulous as always!
<3
katsfashionfix.blogspot.com
Thank you so very much Kathleen!
Oh my goodness you look gorgeous. I can’t decide what I like best about this outfit! Your hair is also amazing!
Creamy
Ha ha, thank you so much Emily! You are always so sweet!
Lovely! I really like it! X
Thank you so much!
That dress cannot be from H&M?!?!?! It is so STUNNING! looks really expensive
probably because you are wearing it and you are so chic it just looks so amazing! Love your hair this way, every detail of this is perfect!
xoxo,
Rachel
Ha ha, that is so kind of you to say! Thank you so very much Rachel!
I’m lovin the chic hairstyle! So beautiful!
Thanks Evani!
love this dress!!!! is this a recent or old purchase?? I need this in my closet!!!
http://fitfashlife.blogspot.com
Awww, thanks Lori! Unfortunately, this is an old purchase…at least a few years old.
Cute
xx
Thanks so much Carmen, and thanks for visiting!
Hey there! Love the look and the lips. LOVE the hair esp with the band! Your new do
Thanks Whitley! Definitely time for me to change it up with my hair!
Perfect again, Jenny! You look so classic and elegant. No one can go wrong with and LBD and red lips! I’m shocked you just bought your first red lipstick! Hehe. Love seeing your hair up too, it looks really pretty
Thank you so much Miranda! I’m shocked too. . .I don’t know why it took me so long!