Red and ready

 




Angela Lansbury in red outfit. Photo by Angela Lansbury.  Copyright. 

Red skirt label Jacques Vert.
Red jacket Anthony Sicari Evenings.

My friend Neka's vintage Prada bag has a handy shoulder strap.



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