Roses are red, violets are blue, on this Valentine’s Day you can wear red too. Pantone, Inc., the provider of professional color standards for the design industries, says Rococco Red is one of the ten colors for spring 2008. With a small burst of red you can add a festive flair to your wardrobe. Don’t limit yourself to wearing red only on holidays. Red is a great accent shade that can add a pop of color to any drab outfit.

Popular items for this season are red heels or flats. Pairing these with neutral-colored outfits adds the perfect accent color. Put on red jewlery to add a touch more color to the outfit, a bracelet or cuff will add the perfect amount of red to accompany a red shoe.

This season the red peep-toed cork wedge is the popular shoe to flaunt. It has gained its popularity through celebrities like Reese Witherspoon. A pair looks sensational with skirts, shorts, pants — you name it.

Throwing an oversized red bag over your shoulder is a great way to add a burst of red as well. Katie Holmes has been spotted flaunting this classic look by pairing a beige trench coat with an oversized red bag for flair.

A simple and classy way to be festive in your appearance is red lipstick. Choosing a bright red lipstick will not only add a pop of color, but will also make your teeth appear shades whiter. Remember when wearing a red lipstick to go with soft neutral colors on your eyes. You only want one feature to be the star of the show, so let those lips hog the spotlight and take it easy on the eye makeup.

Painting your nails a candy apple red is a simple way to introduce red to your appearance. When wearing black or white, red nails add a small but powerful punch and look great with almost any outfit.

Guys, don’t think that girls are the only ones who can pull off wearing red. You can be festive as well. Throw on a red jacket, not one like Michael Jackson sported in his music videos — a lightweight jacket will do the trick. Go vintage, and try a red Members Only jacket.

Not daring enough to wear that much red? Try a button-up shirt with red detailing in the stitch or in the pattern. Wearing red shoes is not limited to the ladies, go bold and wear a red basketball shoe, like Converse All Stars. A simple T-shirt, like one in Biola’s very own Adam Sjoberg’s Red Line collection would be an easy and stylish way to wear red. Sjoberg’s designs are sold now in the Biola bookstore, so you don’t have to travel far.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year by being festive and in style all at the same time.