My latest colour crush

My latest colour crush

23 Apr 2008 10:36 AM | Posted by Editor

Call it early-onset seasonal affective disorder, call it a plain old colour crush, or, if you're a chakra channeller, say it's got something to do with my solar plexus, but I've had a weird thing for all things yellow lately. And it's approaching obsession status fast.

I've been trailing after sunflower-like brollies as they bob along the street, I'm eating bananas by the bushel (potassium intake covered) and I'm seeking all sorts of ways to inject sunny spots into my mornings.

The colour therapy theory says that, tuned into my third (possibly malfunctioning) chakra, yellow is a power colour – it rules will and autonomy while promoting energy, spontaneity and non-dominating strength. But I just say it makes me feel all zingy and awake, so…

For those can't-tear-yourself-out-of-bed mornings, may I suggest…

Garnier Body Tonic Sugar Scrub ($11.99) to slough the dullness away and get you glowing with grapefruity goodness.

For flat-hair moments…

RPR Haircare Pump Up My Volume Shampoo & Conditioner ($15.95 each) to help you froth and bubble your way to frangipani-, grapefruit- and lime-scented bounce.

To help your face radiate like the sun peeking through a cloud…

Decleor Source D'Eclat Radiance Revealing Peel-Off Mask ($80). This brightness-boosting vitamin hit wakes up sleepy skin faster than you can say 'double espresso'.

I'm not quite brave enough to try the sunshiny shadow as beaming on our model here, but if I were, I'd wear…

I Nuovi Trucolour D30 Eyeshadow in Yellow Flash ($35) for a touch of shock-factor chic.

I told you. Obsessed. Blame it on my chakras.

Member Comments (46)

Posted by: leesax (Australia)

I love bright colored eye shadows, just like that girls! Like you, I'm a bit scared of wearing them out though! Maybe after lots and lots of practise applying I'll be game..

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 11:02am)

Posted by: hotpink1986 (Member since 2008, Australia)

I love bright colours and it makes you feel so happy when wearing them.

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 11:14am)

Posted by: Girl_with_curls (Member since 2008, Australia)

I think it's the continuous dull weather; it's starting to bring on S.A.D and yellow is such a lovely bright and energetic colour. I wish I had a bit more yellow in my wardrobe. I'm inspired to go shopping! Love the yellow eyeshadow the model is sporting but not sure i'd be brave enough or that I could get away with it.

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 11:14am)

Posted by: ZoutLiquorice (Member since 2007, Australia)

Hmmm, yellow really isn't my colour (though I did have a lovely yellow top last summer) Definitely couldn't wear yellow eyeshadow. At the moment I'm a little obsessed with turquoise....I blame my Beauty Heaven turquoise flower...

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 11:14am)

Posted by: Gem xxx (Member since 2007, Australia)

I love the colour yellow, such a vibrant happy colour.
I just can't wear it unfortuatley as it makes me look too washed out...but I love colour, anything that will liven up my day...the yellow brolly sounds a 'bright' idea...
Hey...its that beautiful model Olivia?
It looks just like her! xxx

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 11:15am)

Posted by: sharna2 (Member since 2007, Australia)

i cant wear yellow!
it just doesnt suit me!

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 11:49am)

Posted by: Beauty Obsession (Member since 2007, Australia)

The model looks gorgeous! I do love the colour yellow :) I love a glass bowl on a bench with lemons. I think it looks so refreshing and the smell is divine! I don't think I can pull off lemon eye shadow however I like a burnt orange colour in summer and have found a lovely trio shadow pack from Inglot which I'm yet to purchase.

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 11:58am)

Posted by: Reiyel (Member since 2008, Australia)

Yellow is an interesting colour. :) Not quite my favourite, a bit too happy for me, but I have no qualms about using products aside from cosmetics that're 'yellow'! :D thanks!

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 12:02pm)

Posted by: Loretta (Member since 2007, Australia)

Yellow is a great colour - but I can't wear it, it makes me look ridiculous! I do like having bright colours like yellow around me though, especially in the gloomy weather (I think we're all a bit water-logged in Sydney at the moment)

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 12:10pm)

Posted by: Jacq (Member since 2007, Australia)

Yellow reminds me of sunshine and now we are getting into the doom and gloom winter months its great to see things brightening up.. However I do like yello to look at but it cannot come near me.... (Pale Skin + Freckles + Yellow = Eeeek!) happy to admire from afar

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 12:11pm)

Posted by: lgauci (Member since 2008, Australia)

I will try and wear yellow eyeshadow nice for a night out

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 2:38pm)

Posted by: Katie_B (Member since 2007, Australia)

Yellow is a nice colour,but I wouldn't wear yellow eyeshadow. The Garnier Body Tonic scrub sounds like one to try though.

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 3:32pm)

Posted by: Spiteful (Member since 2008, Australia)

I dont think i could pull off the super bright yellow. The various bright yellow products are a great idea to get through the depressing fall into winter weather.

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 3:56pm)

Posted by: anjeru (Member since 2008, Australia)

i like the colour yellow, but just not to dress up in the colours.
i do however want to try the body tonic SUGAR scrub! :D

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 4:11pm)

Posted by: melmeko (Member since 2007, Australia)

Yellow is not for me at all, but it definately looks great on Asian complexions.

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 4:13pm)

Posted by: glamourcat (Member since 2007, Australia)

Surprisingly fun summery yellow dresses really suit me - I had no idea yellow would work for me, but one day shopping my 6yo demanded I try on a yellow frock, hey presto, cute as! But I'm not so sure that yellow eyeshadow would do me any favours! ;)

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 6:39pm)

Posted by: Princess75 (Member since 2007, Australia)

I am one of the fortunate ones too glamourcat that can wear yellow. I really like it, especially those beautiful soft yellows, vibrant but not OTT. as for yellow shadow, I might be a bit too chicken to try so I'll stick with the gold.

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 8:29pm)

Posted by: ad0rkable (Member since 2008, Australia)

Yellow is gorgeous and happy but it washes me out completely because I'm so pale.
My colour crush is definitely fuschia!

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 8:51pm)

Posted by: bash2220 (Australia)

the eyeshadow is amazingf and u;d be surprised how good it does look

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 9:14pm)

Posted by: mishmashmama (Australia)

The only time I've been game enough to wear yellow eyeshadow was when I did myself up to attend a Matildas (Australian female soccer team) game - green and yellow eyeshadow as a sign of national pride, hoorah!

Posted on: April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 11:34pm)

Posted by: Kathleen (Australia)

Yellow is meant to be a 'happy' colour. But I tend to wear it in summer only.

Posted on: April 24, 2008 (Apr 24, 2008 9:43am)

Posted by: Sugar n Spice (Australia)

Yellow is a nice colour. I have a few yellow tops in my wardrobe, never tried the yellow eyeshadow. I'm not that game.

Posted on: April 24, 2008 (Apr 24, 2008 9:49am)

Posted by: fluttrgrl (Member since 2007, Australia)

Oh wow, what a daring look! Yellow must be about the only colour I have not tried on my eyes. But I think it would make me look like I have jaundice. I'll stick with gold!

Posted on: April 24, 2008 (Apr 24, 2008 10:38am)

Posted by: glamourcat (Member since 2007, Australia)

hey Princess, yeah I had no idea yellow was a 'me' colour at all... especially at my ripe old age! :) it is a bit too 'happy' tho, that bubbly bright colour yellow - makes me feel a bit too Doris Day... lol :)

I do love Tracey blaming it on her chakras! haha... lol :)

Posted on: April 24, 2008 (Apr 24, 2008 12:36pm)

Posted by: onigurl (Australia)

I love the colur yellow although i probably couldnt pull off the yellow eye shadow look!

Posted on: April 24, 2008 (Apr 24, 2008 1:46pm)