Color Talks

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Color can inspire. Color is the first thing we notice and the last thing we forget. If used properly it can be a powerful tool. It is the doorway to our deepest thoughts and feelings and desires. Once upon a time, we lived in a black and white world. TV was black, printed publications were predominantly black. All that has changed now and our little world is more colorful than ever. Color can influence and have a huge impact on our lives. In the area of fashion, color is crucial. Just as styles are popularized by fashion, so is color.

Color is the most important attention getter. As humans we bring our own tastes to the world. How do we choose which color to be identified with? What is the right color? Sometimes there is no right answer; you just have to take your best shot. A surefire way to play up your assets is to choose colors that complement your hair, eyes and skin tone. Illusion is the focus. Use color as your tool, to create the illusion you desire. Take time with yourself to play with colors and patterns. This is the only way you will gain understanding of who you are in terms of color.

Many people prefer to wear natural colors, which reflect the environmental issues. White is a classic color for clothes and furnishings. It is associated with all that is pure and clean. Some designers use a lot of white in their collections from bags to shoes. White clothes naturally require a lot of care but this is rarely a problem with today's easy care fabrics. However, one must remember that white can make the body appear larger than it is. Other neutral hues are also associated with certain fabrics. Cream, beige, fawn and off-white are a way of giving clothes and furnishing that raw look.

When some people wear earthen colors, they reflect the natural landscape. Shades of green, brown, orange and red are used separately or together to give fashion an earthy feel. Fabrics that use these tones are also printed with leaf, insects and floral designs to incorporate wild life into the look

Some people prefer wearing bold colors. In this case, the colors will be brighter and more vivid than ever. In fact many of the neutral colors go well with the brighter hues. Colors that can add a spark to the wardrobe include fuchsia pink, custard yellow and lime green.

Wearing contrast colors is in vogue and always bear in mind - Anything goes in fashion.

You will no longer be relegated to picking outfits exactly as they are in the catalogs. Nor will you be stuck with a boring wardrobe for fear of experimentation. Make up you mind as to what you want your look to be and then work some color magic on yourself. Finally, four valuable words one should follow: ' Show your true colors! '

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