Showing posts with label color. Show all posts
Showing posts with label color. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

What Do Your Color Choices Say About You?


Often what color we choose to wear can depend on what activity we are going to be involved in.  Are you going to the beach or are you going to work?  Depending on the work you do, darker colors may be more appropriate versus brighter colors.  Do you want to appear creative or conservative?  The color you wear makes you feel and project certain feelings and gives different impression to others.   Color choice is very much intertwined with psychology. 

Red is a great way to grab the attention of others.  It is visually strong and makes a psychological impact by telling people that you are strong, bold, and to beware.   Just like if you were to wear a red bikini you will certainly be noticed. 

Pink is nonaggressive compared to red.  Pink is warm and calming and soothing compared to red which just gets you stimulated.  Pink is equated with femininity, so when you see a man in pink, it makes him appear less aggressive and more gentle.  That explains why women find men who wear pink attractive! 

If you want to be sunny and cheery all day, then yellow is the color for you.  Yellow is a very optimistic color that stimulates the creative senses.  When you wear yellow you appear friendly and can uplift people's spirits at the same time.  However, too much yellow can be overpowering and it can backfire on you.  A little yellow color can go a long way, so go easy on it.  We don't want to have to wear sunglasses around you. 

Orange is a great way to jump start the party mood!  Put it on and people will think you are fun and enjoy having a good time.  If you are tired of wearing red, then orange is the next attention grabbing color to go to.  Orange can stimulate the senses and makes you look and feel ambitious.  If you want everyone to notice you at the beach then put on an orange bikini. 

Kings and queens wear purple, so if you feel like a princess then this is the color for you.  Purple is not only associated with royalty, but also with wealth, wisdom, and sophistication.  Again, don't overdo it because you will lose the effect.  Just like yellow, a little purple can go a long way. 

Blue is calming just like the blue water you see at the beach.  Depending on the hue of blue you wear, you can appear cold and cool in personality too.  However, in general blue will make you feel and project intelligence, calmness, and trustworthiness.  It is most people's favorite color! 

Nature is green, so when you wear green it makes you feel more at peace with Mother Nature.  If you look carefully, green is located right in the middle of the color spectrum and things in the center are balanced.  This explains the peacefulness you feel when you wear green. 

Every women has black in her wardrobe.  Black is amazing because it says so much and can do so much for you.  Black helps you look sophisticated, intelligent, authoritative and strong.  Black gives a strong message, but it can help us hide at the same time.  It makes you feel safe.  Just like any other color, it is not advisable to wear it completely from head to toe because that will send a different message.  Too much black makes you appear self-absorbed, so not a good idea. 

Grey is totally depressing, so let's not wear too much of that.  That is better kept for home on a day you plan to not see anyone or go anywhere. 

Color psychology is interesting and helps explain the way we feel when we put different colors on.  Of course, at the beach you can certainly mix and match your swimwear colors.  It's always a party at the beach!







Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Summary of Fall 2013 Fashion Trends

So you didn't make it to New York, London, Milan or Paris for any of the Fashion Week big reveals. Don't worry, you can still be fashion forward, in style, fashion fierce, trendy, you name it. This is a quick run down of what is trending this fall.  Most of us don't have thousands to spend, but that does not mean you can't look good still.

Now, get your note pad out.... Get yourself some nice outerwear.  A cool parka, nice leather, just to name a few, are all good.  Different lengths, colors, fabrics are great to experiment with, so have fun.  A great coat will be the focus of your look.  Be careful! If you put on a striking coat, don't go crazy with the outfit underneath.  Keep it simple. The coat is the article of clothing you want to emphasize, not compete with.

Next, get yourself a cute hat.  Didn't think you had the head for it?  Well, this is the year and season to try it.  A beanie goes with everything! If you want to experiment, try a cool fedora, knit, or even a baseball cap.  There is a hat for every occasion!

Classic prints are back!  Put away the florals, and crazy designs.  Houndstooth is the print to have. It adds a chic and professional look to your wardrobe, so wear it to work. It goes with everything, so you cannot go wrong.  You thought you had to put the leopard print away?  You can keep it for fall. You can jazz it up with different colors of leopard...pink or red are options.

Let's talk about colors now.  If green is your favorite color, you are in luck. It is the color to have. Emerald green is perfect for the fall.   Heels and bags are other ways to wear this fabulous color.  The military inspired look is trending this fall, so that means khaki green is also going to be a popular color pick.  Good news! You can still wear white after Labor Day.  It is called winter white! This will be great against all the dark fall colors. 

Layering is also a hot trend this fall.  Mixing different textures with bottoms and tops is a definite do.  However, do not put so many layers on that you look bulky. Sheer is good for this and keeping the pieces looking streamlined is key.  Don't go crazy with too many different colors and patterns and end up looking like an eyesore.

Peplums are still here.  If you have not tried this type of top, you may be surprised.  It can help add curves and define your waist.  It can look great depending on what you select, so take the time to find the right one for you.

Finally, leather is great to have this fall, so invest in a nice piece or two. Just don't wear it from head to toe, unless you want to look like you belong on the back of a Harley.

So, ready to go shopping to jump start your fall wardrobe and look fashion forward?