Blog post 4: How Does Colors Affect Our Mood?

"Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions."

-Pablo Picasso

Living in a world where colors come in different shades and values, remembering all sorts of colors available becomes hard.  Each shade and value may represent a feeling or two, but like features, colors follow the changes of emotions.

As a girl, the way I look to other people is  really important. For us girls, we make sure that we always look presentable to everyone. Our eyes, cheeks, and lips must look good. And one way to look nice is to apply some make-up. This article focuses on: the lips. Let's take a look on how these changes of emotions are applicable to a girl's lipstick color. 

Red, for example, is often associated with emotional intensity. This association is further established by our biological responses to the color. According to  an article "The Hidden Meanings in Lipstick Colors"  by Chloe Sekouri of Suite101, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. When a woman wears red lipstick, they actually gives the guys a "look-at-me" message. In relation to the real meaning of the color red, it shows the qualities of being fierce, strong, and unbeatable. So when a woman wears a bright red lipstick, it means she wanted to catch everyone's attention. However, this color only suits a certain skin color. An article by John Barrymore of How Stuff Works, "Matching Lip Color to Skin Tone" stated that Cherry red lipstick suits a lady with a very fair skin tone. It actually helps them accentuate their porcelain features.So ladies, take note of this tip!

Orange on the other hand, is actually an invigorating color. In fact, it is a jolly color that releases emotion, and communicates youthfulness, energy and excitement. According to the same article, when a girl wears an orange lipstick, she's trying to say that she is an adventurous one and is always confident. In relation to the real meaning of orange, it often attracts attention of the young. Maybe that is why the orange lipstick tends to be more applicable for young ladies.But did you know that this color doesn't really suit everyone. Yes, only ladies with beige skin tones are suitable for this lipstick color.

As how Chloe gave meanings to lipstick colors, the color brown, on the other hand, is a serious and down-to-earth hue that signifies stability, structure and support. For most of us, it is the color of security, protection and material wealth. I think this is because brown is an earth color, right? For ladies, this lip color makes them "perfect for work". It is usually the easiest to wear in glossy or creamy formulations. In relation to the real meaning of brown, it signifies that a lady is on duty and responsible. However, John Barrymore emphasizes that nude lipstick usually suits a lady with pink undertones. So if you don't have that skin color, then maybe take another look on you lipstick color preference because it might just ruin your whole outfit!

Above all these facts that I've shared, I know that color definitions still varies on each and every person. Others may see a color as a symbol for negativity, but others may see it the other way around. It's just that whether we like it or not, these colors truly affect our mood. It's up to us, people, on how to accept and handle all the factors and reasons why we feel the way we do. For girls, choose the right lipstick color for it conveys not only one but a lot of meanings to guys and to other people as well. Take a second look on your color preference so it won't destroy the whole you today. "Choose the right one!" :)