I Prefer Living In Color
David Hockney said it and I couldn’t agree more.
I did it with my paintings….
…and for a long time, I did it with my clothes. But when I let my hair go grey, my choice in clothes shifted to black and white.
My closet overflowed with black and white. I realized that I was only wearing clothes that would compliment my grey hair and my changing skin color.
I think I made it work. I adore charcoal grey. I always made sure that it was not the same color as my hair.
I feel the same way about whites. My best color is that bright whiter than white, white.
Black? I know it’s great with grey hair but is it too somber? I grew to prefer navy to black and I now revel in pattern, too. I used to think it didn’t work with grey hair, but I love it.
I decided to be even more adventurous and began looking for more pattern and more color. I’ve always looked for outrageous colors in my accessories. My shoemaker loved working on my shoes because they were always so out there. I often bought them in the colors that no one else would buy.
What fun the search has been! Seeking out vibrant accessories, bracelets, purses, and scarves to accent what I was wearing.
These explorations have also led me to wearing bold, bright and adventurous lipsticks. I’m obsessed with orange in my lipstick these days.
Have you tried any of them?
Whether it’s lipstick or clothing, I try not to wear boring.
So what I’ve learned is not to worry about color charts or rules.
Look in the mirror.
Do you like the way you look?
If you like it, if it makes you happy, go for it.
If not now, when?
There’s more delightful color information on CindyHatterslydesign.com and Jennifer’s Awellstyledlife.com blogs today.
Here are some other valuable resources which can help you with your makeup and clothing choices.
Trinny of London How to Build Color on Youtube Love her creativity.
Susan of Unfemme.net gets a color and style reset from Red Leopard. It’s fascinating watching Susan discover what colors work and don’t work on her. Including style tips.