“Mere colour, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” Oscar Wild
When we think of our favourite colour it gives us a feeling and creates a mood. Colors are connections of the soul and can be used to enhance and express our emotions, personality and style. Therefore choosing the right colour is absolutely vital when making that first impression.
Colour is a powerful styling tool and we all need to be styled individually. There are particular colors for each of us that will compliment more than others. This is determined according to our skin tone, eye and hair colour. Wearing correct colours can make you look younger, vibrant and even help diminish wrinkles and dark circles. Why not have a ‘colour analysis’ - a sophisticated way of determining your colour palette and the combination of colours that work best for you and your skin tone. Discover new colours and how to wear them in your outfits, find confidence and be adventurous with your styling choices.
When you look good you will feel good, the most important part of colour is that you feel connected to yourself and what you do. So have more fun and experiment with your outfits. With this recession we see a colour progression. This seasons collection we can see a lots of colour hitting our stores. Trends are brighter, block and acidic colours, why not choose a colour that suits you this spring.
The aim of colour is to create balance, harmonise and aesthetically look pleasant to the eye. Enhance your colours with correct accessories, jewellery, make-up and hairstyle.
Remember to wear of colors that will enhance your features and suit your personality!!
See you next month when we look at how accessories decorate your greatness
"Laughing Heart"
So how are we all doing now? Feeling full of health and vitality? You should be breathing and moving, doing something different daily? And more importantly are you enjoying yourself?
You must all know Brave Heart ? Now meet ‘Laughing Heart’. This month I wanted to share some laughter with you. Learn to relax and enjoy each and everything you do to reap the benefits of greatness. Change your mindset and think more positively.
Do you remember when you laughed so much your jaw started to ache, your stomach started hurting, eyes tearful, by now your rolling on the floor and cant speak or even breathe. Doesn’t it feel great!
In the last few decades, researchers have studied laughter’s effects on the heart and body and how it affects us:
15 psychological and physiological benefits of Laughter
Eight Psychological
Seven Physiological
I love laughing and anyone that knows me can verify that indeed it is one of my fortes. Enjoy these simple pleasures of life and share laughter because it has infectious and beneficial side effects. Having a daily dose of laughter will advance your greatness so begin to laugh and laugh loud from the heart!!
(Poem by Soraya Ackrim: 12 years old)
Laughing’s fun laughing’s great
It leaves you in an ambarrassing state
On the floor, tears strolling down
The last thing you want to do is frown
First its giggles then it explodes
Until it all comes tumbling out loads
And loads
Laughing’s fun, laughings’ great
Laughing will always be my fate.
The Serpentine Gallery
Located in Kensingston Gardens, The Serpentine to me is one of London’s best-loved galleries for modern and contemporary arts. Open seven days a week and admission is free; it is estimated to attract 800,000 visitors in one year.
I invited my friend Huma to view the ‘Indian Highway’ exhibition. The Indian Highway reflects on emerging global economies and features India’s most innovative artists and cultural practitioners and embraces art, architecture, film, literature, dance and music.
Exhibiting were 21 artists from India, I found their work to be vibrant and alive. Dayanita Singh really capturing India at night and Indian highway a timely presentationatoim, of the remarkable rapid growth, social and ecumenical developments in India in recent years.
Another artist I wanted to applaud is M.F. Husain, he is one of India’s most respected artists, born in (1915), how one can think, imagine and conceive concepts such as religion, history and culture.
Why not join The Serpentine - Parton Scheme where you receive a range of benefits from first viewings and priority purchasing the unique art collections before anyone gets their hand on them. Each year the Serpentine hosts a summer celerity party, a really wonderful occasion and celebrations of the gallery’s greatness throughout the year. Being a patron means that you can get your tickets early and guaranteed. Please contact Louise M’Kinnen – 0207 298 1546 for further details on how to become a Patron.
Involved with educational programmes for young people, The Serpentine holds many lectures and training throughout the year. I was particularly impressed by the culture promotion and social inclusion multi-cultural projects within communities.
Do visit March’s Exhibition: Rebecca Warren lives and works in London. Her work is mainly clay sculptures. She was nominated for the Turner Prize 2006 at Tate Britain and Vincent Award 2008 at Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.
Simple, sophisticated and stunning: The Serpentine.
Hello Kitty!!
Hello Kitty is one of the best-known of many simply drawn fictional characters produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. Designed by Ikuko Shimizu, the first product, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974. The Hello Kitty line has since developed into clothing and jewellery.
My little niece Maria is Kitty crazy but you don’t have to be 3 years old to enjoy this icon, the likes of Maria Carey, Carmen Electra, Brooke Shields and Britney Spears share Kitty love.
Kimora Lee Simmons has some created, special edition designs for Hello Kitty fans. Feel and look like a star with this glamorous and icy Hello Kitty diamond pendant. This is a popular choice with Myle Cyrus and Rihanna costing $1,395.00. This diamond pave pendant has onyx eyes and a yellow gold nose with an elegantly sweet pink and yellow sapphire flower set in rose gold. .33 total carat weight.
This month Hello Kitty sees itself in make-up. M.A.C Cosmetics launched a special, limited-edition collection of colour, finishes, glitter and shine. Accompanying a fanciful range of exclusive It-Kitty accessories: the season's most sought-after collectibles!
www.maccosmetics.co.uk
www.sanrio.com - Hello Kitty
Rigby & Peller - The fine art of lingerie
As this is a special Women’s Issue I am would like to recommend to you all a woman’s essential styling item.
It has been established that 80% women are wearing the wrong bra.… Ladies if there is anything you need to splash out on, that’s a the perfect under garments.
Our bodies are architecture, without a solid foundation, we cannot build a great structure. In order to keep our beautiful structures why not give ourselves all the support and help that is it out in this under garment world.
There are several places that I would suggest buying a bra and underwear however if you are looking for something special, spoil yourself with tailor-made bridal underwear. I would like to recommend Rigby and Peller in London. Rigby and Peller specialise in designer underwear from luxurious lingerie brands including that include Lejaby, Aubade and Prima Donna.
Make an appointment or you can walk in to any store and get yourself fitted by their friendly and experienced staff. Indeed, Rigby and Peller are much more expensive than your average bra shop, starting prices of a bra are £43 upto £90, however this tailor made quality bra’s will give you your ultimate shape.
These tremendous benefits include:
The perfect bra and underwear is an investment in you! It will make you feel confident and your clothes will automatically start to sit better on you enhancing your body proportions.
With age and gravity against us women, your bra is your Best Buddy. It’s with you every day and everywhere so ensure that you are comfortably contained and stylish !
