Wear the Color of the Universe

While heading for a little vacation last week to Sedona, Arizona, I noticed the turquoise many women were wearing.  Not only were they wearing the turquoise in jewelry form, but in their clothing and other accessories as well.  I should not have been surprised as turquoise IS the color of the universe and has captivated people for thousands of years and even helped to shape the face of many civilizations. People have been drawn to this color for centuries and is considered a healing stone that offers spiritual and mystical healing properties such as good luck, the ability to ward off evil spirits and the enhancement of positive energy. 

As I sat in my seat on the plane and opened the fashion magazines I had in my bag,  I noticed the many pictorials of women and accessories were also in this exciting yet tranquil hue.  As I read on, many designers such as Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Blumarine, Celine, Diane Furstenberg, Mark Jacobs and Stella MacCartney had selected this bright and fresh color to enhance the urban women of fashion with handbags, shoes and clothing.  There is something about this vibrant color that seems to also universally look good on everyone. But the effect of this color is contradictory and actually there might be nothing contradictory at all in calling a color, both exciting and tranquil. The turquoise color will vary depending on where the stones from - from the variation in green hues from light green to a deeper green color and even brown.

Still how can one truly describe the effect of colors? But the effect of colors is important. In fashion, colors can be used to electrify and excite depending on the sheen and fabric.  Or it can be calming like with cotton for a more organic and "earthy" feel.

Effects are important. The right effect is important for fashion. So turquoise should be used to create the right fashion effect and right look and the right look needs the right fabric, style/design and also perhaps the right patterns, where the turquoise hue is part of a pattern with whites and other lighter hues or perhaps with more powerful hues like red.

Just imagine turquoise as having that loose effect, loose feel, effect. Perhaps it can be described as a color suitable for casual wear but to be more exact, it is a color for Spring and Summer where the casual look is important. It is suitable for the world of the beach or clubs or used for the popular gypsy dresses and the popular 70s styles which are in vogue. And turquoise is of course an illuminating color which means too that it is a powerful color so a simple turquoise chemise dress might be the right look. One might need subtle designs. Turquoise is a pure, simple color but powerful too and one might just need another color/hue for contrast as with white. And then there is black which combined with turquoise can create an edgy, stylish look. And one can move into the world of prints but here the effect of turquoise might be lost when combined with reds, purples, violets.

Turquoise clothing and accessories can be used for different social functions/gatherings/parties and seems unlimited in how one may be able to wear it.  In fact, this vibrant and illuminating color can be used at any time during the year and always draws and overwhelmingly positive and pleasant reaction from other people.

Ladies - Since this color inspires thoughts of soothing and comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world - keep a few pieces out for the remainder of the year to ensure a sense of wellbeing. 

Maria

Maria Walden-Sullivan

Vintage & Vogue

www.vintageandvogueclothing.com