Current Color Obsession: Red

I have a confession to make: I’m a woman who doesn’t own a single red lipstick. I know—gasp!—how can that be? I think I may have painted my nails red once, a long time ago. And as for my wardrobe? Not a single piece of clothing in red. Red has never felt like “me.” Or at least, that’s what I thought—until recently.

Lately, I’ve been obsessed with red. I really don’t know why. Usually, during the winter months, I’m drawn to warm, cozy colors, but nope—I can’t stop gushing over all things red! I even made a Pinterest board dedicated to the color, and for some reason, it feels so satisfying right now.

I don’t know why, but red feels different to me these days. It’s not just a color—it’s an attitude. Red is bold and unapologetic. There’s also something transformative about red. It feels like a color of change, a color of movement and transition. It reminds me of growth—how something bold and fiery can emerge from something quieter. Red is a color of courage. Maybe that’s why I’m drawn to it now. It’s feminine, but not in a sweet, girly way. It’s fierce, confident, and strong.

Red has a unique way of evoking emotion. It’s a paradox, really—it can represent love and passion, but also anger and danger. It can feel romantic and intimate, yet it’s also the color of stop signs, fire, and warning labels. Maybe that’s why it’s so captivating—it’s never just one thing.

I think I like it right now because it feels like a reminder to be fearless, to take chances, and to be bold. Red doesn’t shrink into the background. It doesn’t ask for permission. And maybe that’s exactly what I need more of in my life—a little bit of that boldness, that courage to be seen, to take up space again.