Pretty Green

Colours have to power our moods and behaviour. Based on this fact scientists have come up with the concept of psychology of colors, and they say that different colors have the tendency to alter our emotions and state of minds in different ways. Although different cultures have different associations with colors but in general these colors have a similar effect on us. One such example is the color green. There is something really refreshing and soothing about pretty green; whether it is the darkest of the green such as a bottle green or the lightest shade of lime we associate green with nature. Those of us, who have tried meditating, would know that when we close our eyes and imagine ourselves in a calm place we often see ourselves surrounded by lush greens. Green has a soothing effect on our senses. Due to this soothing effect, green is often used to decorate rooms. Often guests waiting to appear before television cameras wait in the ‘green room'. We see subtle amounts of green used in spas and saloons. This is because these businesses understand the effect the color green has on our minds. Some firms even use nice pastel shades of green in their conference rooms to get that calming effect. One study revealed that those who had green in their work spaces suffered from lesser stomach aches. Green has been long considered the symbol of fertility. It was a popular choice for wedding gowns in the 15th century. Iranian brides still wear green at the time of the religious ceremony. Green continues as a popular choice among fashion houses. They go for darker shades during the winter seasons and lighter hues in the summers. One of the main reasons is that there is great variety in the palette of green. So everyone can find a shade to suit their skin color and personality. We can wear dark shades such as forest green and sometimes olive-green in winters, since lighter shades such as lime green or pistachio green give you a refreshing feeling during the summer months. Green is that one color that makeup artists recommend to all women despite of their eye and hair color. Of course not every shade is for everyone but due to its cool and warm undertones (blue and yellow) pretty green is worn by practically everybody. A recent trend is to mix shades of olive-green to the typical black ‘Smokey eye' to give it a softer look. Surrounding yourself with pretty green and using it in your wardrobe will have positive effects as there is something about the color green which inspires a sense of renewal and openness.