Monday mood boost...colour those lips ladies ;-)

Have you ever wondered why you choose that dull outfit when you've climbed out of bed with the wrong foot?  On these days, correct make-up and hair that will make people stop and stare is most probably not on top of your list of priorities.  Scientists say that there is a very good explanation for this phenomenon:

‘Colours reflect your mood but can also help alter how you feel, and lip colour works as a great tool for a quick mood boosting fix'.  This is why you would deliberately choose that read power dress number when you know that you simply have to look your best.  The opposite also applies - sometimes we just want to 'blend in', disappear in a crowd, without attracting any attention whatsoever.  It's on these days that we opt for the neutral, brownish colours in our closet and make-up bag.

Don't know which shade to choose for that instant mood boost?

• Pink encourages calmness,
• Red evokes feelings of excitement,
• Tranquil neutral tones can make you feel peaceful. If pinks and reds seem a little scary, blend it with lip balm to create a subtle stain, and you’ll be smiling (Psychologies Magazine, June 2011).

The psychology of colour is a very interesting subject and is widely applied in industries such as marketing, sales and design. Read more on how different colours may affect your mood in everyday life.