The Power of Color

I thought writing about color would be simple—easy peasy lemon squeezy.
Ha! The deeper I dipped my brush into the subject, the more colorful (pun intended) things got.

Let’s face it: color is a big deal. Whether we realize it or not, color plays with our mood, dances with our emotions, and nudges us into making choices—from what we wear to what we buy, even how we feel walking into a room. I mean, tell me a moody gray day doesn’t hit different than a bright turquoise sky!

We see it everywhere: on our walls, our cars, in the seasons, in our closets (especially ours, darling), and of course, in fashion. My own shopping bags often reveal my emotional weather report. One day it’s mellow earth tones, another day it’s a parade of sparkles and sass. Both are me. Both are keepers.

But here’s the real kicker—color has a history. Like, drama-filled, globe-spanning, centuries-old history. Wars were waged over pigments! Cultures built entire identities around hues! There’s passion, art, royalty, rebellion… all told through the power of color.

As an artist (and lifelong color flirt), I was thrilled to stumble upon a gorgeously written deep dive into this history. It's not a quick scroll—more of a curl-up-with-tea kind of read—but it’s beautifully done and bursting with juicy tidbits.

Click here to read: The History of Color in Fashion – A Love Letter to Color Through Time

Let their words carry you across centuries of style and symbolism. You’ll never look at your red lipstick the same way again. (P.S. That pink handbag? Totally a power move.)

Now, back to that age-old question: “What’s your favorite color?”

Is it the one that lifts your spirits in the mirror? The one that makes friends say “Wow, you look great today!” Or maybe it’s time to surprise yourself. Dip a toe—or your whole fabulous self—into something new. Add some zest to your everyday best. My BFF swears by black (so NYC), but even she lights up when I sneak a little fuchsia or citrus yellow into her outfit.

Go ahead, experiment. Color isn’t just for canvases—it’s for living.

And of course, CarolEntin.com is packed with playful, magical color stories just waiting to brighten your day (and your wardrobe). Every handbag is its own little splash of happiness.

With color, curiosity, and always kindness—
Carol Entin 🌈