In a colour analysis session, conducted over 5 days, a few days ago, there were a few colours that emerged right at the top of the list as favourites.

The top 3 colours were:

Pink (big favourite of women between the age of 22- 45 years old), Purple and Black. The other colours which followed were white, blue and emerald green.

Colours have a great impact on how we feel and look. Wearing the right colours for clothes and make-up, to suit your skin tone will make you appear healthier, energetic and youthful.

 How do these colours affect our mood?

Pink is a colour of feminity and passiveness. It is a calming colour and is associated with romance. Wear pink on your first dates in warm shades to evoke attention.

Purple, symbolising power, luxury and ambition, is associated with royalty. To encourage creativity wear purple. people wearing purple are perceived as creative and individualistic.

Black is associated with power and authority. This is a favourite, simply because of its illusory effect to make one appear slimmer and taller; but too much black can be overwhelming as it evokes strong emotions.

Black has both positive and negative psychological effect. It conveys seriousness and classic taste and can also convey conservative, conventional outlook.

Try wearing other darks closer to black like dark purple or dark blue to create the same illusion of slim figure. Contrary to popular belief, blacks are not suitable for most skin tones, so wear your blacks away from your face. Wear a combination of black and white at work to create an authoritative look.

White is best worn to evoke feelings of fresh, new beginings and to evoke trust, as it signifies purity.

Blue causes the body to produce chemicals that are calming, because of which people are more productive in a blue room, as they can be more calm and focused. Not all shades of blue have that effect and too much blue can come across as cold. Blue is a colour to wear when interacting with men on a professional level.

Wear dark blue to evoke confidence and dependability and lighter blue to convey faithfulness and calm.

Green is the colour of peace and harmony and creates a pleasing feeling. Presenters and speakers get a favorable response when they wear blue-green. Green is the colour of nurturing, hence helps to wear green when you feel the need to renew and restore energy.

Colours are a part of your visual image, wear them well and wear the ones that suit you the best.

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