What the colours of your accessories say about you...

Sayings like “seeing red,” “feeling blue” or “green with envy,”  are often used to describe an emotion- But can colours really have an effect on our mood?

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have concluded that colours do in fact alter the way we feel and react to stimulus.

Subjects performed tasks with images or words displayed against blue, red or neutral backgrounds on computer screens. 

Red groups did better on tests of recall and attention to detail, like remembering words or checking spelling and punctuation. Blue groups did better on tests requiring imagination, like inventing creative uses for a brick or creating toys from shapes.

Another study carried out by Andrew Elliot of the University of Rochester showed that men considered women shown in photographs with red backgrounds or wearing red to be more attractive than women with other colours.

Colours have been used as therapy in many ancient cultures including the ancient Egyptians and Chinese and are still used holistically today. So how can we utilize colour to our advantage? Here are some ways to accessorise with colour that will say a lot about your personality and even boost your mood…

Red is the colour of passion. It denotes strong feelings and grabs attention. Red could be the perfect colour for you if you are looking to stand out in the crowd or increase a certain someone’s pulse rate!

Choose a bright pink hue of red for a more playful and sweet shade of passion, such as this Poppy Pink Fenice ipad cover.

Black is the colour of authority and power. It can often denote mystery and is timelessly chic. Vamp up your outfit with this Fenice Prada Black iphone 4 cover 

Blue is tranquil and relaxing. It can also stimulate creativity. Blue is also thought to be the colour of loyalty so is an excellent choice to wear to a job interview. Give off the vibes of trustworthy dependability with this Fenice denim blue ipad cover.

 Orange is uplifting and zingy. It is great for stimulating action and enthusiasm and relieving lethargic periods of inactivity.This juicy orange Fenice iphone 4 cover would get you moving even on the coldest of Monday mornings!

Men’s key fashion trend: Blue

This Spring blue is having it’s moment in the fashion sun (or snow as the case may be!). From azure and pale blue through to cobalt and deep navy, blue is the colour of the season. Here are some great ways to wear the trend.

This Hartfordunstructured slim-fit blazer (£275) could be warn with anything- from casual jeans to tailored shorts. Perfect as an extra layer in thes uncomonly chilly Spring months, this blazer will smarten up any outfit while giving the look of casual effortlessness.

This Burberry Brit padded gilet (£350) is also a perfect wardrobe staple in this unpredictable weather and will see you through to next season with its classic, casual style.

This Fenice Diario Denim Deep Blue Galaxy S3 Case (£19.96) is ultra thin and light; Using patented Magic Tape technology that sticks your phone securely to the case without the need for bulky casing.

This Fenice Diario Denim Dark Blue iPhone 5 case (£19.96) also uses magic tape technology, so you can protect and accessorise your phone without spoiling the sleek, elegant lines of your phone.