Splashes of red work wonders if you’re not up for getting dressed head to toe in scarlet.

Chilli, apple, crimson and any permutation of red are the colours to be seen wearing right now. With the Lunar  New Year arriving in a matter of weeks to days, think decadent fabrics of velvets; floral prints to add an oriental touch or play it up with volume and go for textured silhouettes. And if you rather lounge with a muted hued slip dress, simply glide on a brick red lippy, pick up a patent leather purse with pumps and you’re set. Here are a few ways to conquer the fiery shade.