Red: A Colour that awakens your senses
February is undoubtedly one of the months that I like and enjoy the most in the year.
It is the month of Love, and since I live in Asia, I have learned to know, respect, admire and understand Chinese New Year. And in Korea they celebrate “Lunar New Year”, a tradition par excellence in Asian culture.
But what amazes me the most, is to see the different shades and intensities of RED that are out there!
Have you noticed them?
Here some fantastic red shades…
Which one is your favourite one?
RED RED RED…!
This is a colour that we pay the most of our attention to, it is the warmest and most energetic colour in the spectrum.
It is the colour of confidence, passion, energy, love, aggression, and danger. It raises pulse rates, blood pressure and increases respiration.
It’s associated with strong emotions, and bright red is best worn in moderate to small amounts.
What better, than to look at the REDS that nature gives us, which we use to show off in different ways, like in clothes, accessories, or simply enjoying a plate of wild fruit..
DID YOU KNOW ?
In China, RED is the colour of prosperity and happiness and may be used to attract good luck.
RED is also used as a holiday and wedding colour.
Chinese babies are given their names at a RED-egg ceremony.
Some examples of traditional dresses for Chinese new year!
They are fascinating, aren’t they?
In Greece eggs are dyed red for good luck at Easter time.
In India it is the colour of purity (weddings outfit)
In Russia it means beautiful.
In South Africa, RED is the colour of mourning
ASSOCIATIONS
LOUBOUTIN and wealth with the red soles shoes
Warm pinks – activity and sports
Love, desire and St. Valentine’s Day
There is so much more to say about red… and as you can see, it is an extremely versatile colour. It awakens reactions, so the next time you want to be in someone’s memory, go for RED!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
GONG XI FA CAI !
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!
