There are two special times that the world turns to RED as their fave color of expression. That time is December for the Holidays, of course, and the other is the fast-approaching month of February as the color of love for Valentine’s Day and equally important to me, the month to pay attention to your heart, both physically and emotionally.(February is Heart Month) However, it should be noted that RED is becoming one of the most popular colors year-round. It has been called the number one “pop color” that works with everything in your wardrobe and others have taken it far enough to say it has become a neutral like navy, black, white, nude/camel, grey….in that it can be worn with any other color, by all skin types and for any occasion. As the fashion elite that have come before me, namely Diana Vreeland and still currently, Valentino to name two, I love Red….no secret and here are some of the reasons why so many are joining the flock.
Top Ten Facts About the Color RED…
1. RED is a warm and positive color associated with our most physical/emotional needs
2. RED is the color of energy, passion & action
3. RED is strong-willed & can give confidence to those who are shy, just by wearing it
4. RED is the color of sexuality & passion
5. RED is often used to express love as in Valentine’s Day
6. RED can stimulate the appetite and is often used in restaurants for this purpose
7. RED in Eastern cultures such as China is the color for good luck; although in changing times many Chinese brides now wear white; it has been the traditional color of weddings
8. RED is attention-getting…great for entering a room, a definite entrance maker, particularly in evening wear; not great if passing a police car….do red cars really get more tickets?!
9. RED…a little can go a long way; great as a pop color, gaining popularity as a head-to-toe look but be careful too much can cause aggressive behavior; anger….beware!
10. RED is a great color for eyewear, making hard-to-see, a chic concept……it works for me?!!!
For Some RED Hot Inspiration
Red Hot Home
Our own Managing Editor, Julie, recently posted on her blog all about red for the home, with some fabulous inspiration shots. Click HERE to check it out.
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red facts taken from www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com/color-red