Complementary

“There are colors which cause each other to shine brilliantly, which form a couple which complete each other like man and woman.” — Vincent Van Gogh striking and vibrant complementary colors high stakes energy *.  *.  * Individually and together, foreground and background, leaves and blossoms stand out in the brilliance of each other • … More Complementary

Showy

“Color is powerful. It is almost physiologically impossible to be in a bad mood when you’re wearing bright red pants” — Jessi Arrington rosy red stand-out not plush or overly bold yet eyebrows still rise *   *   * Stand-out ~ Male House Finch completes his outfit with feathers of rosy red • Photo by Jan … More Showy

Momentum

“To stand out from the crowd requires you to stand up and stand for what you believe in.” ― Gift Gugu Mona sustain momentum treading water not enough take active measures *   *   * Holding One’s Own ~ Colorful Koi fish outweigh tiny turtle at Morikami Japanese Gardens Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Momentum” haiku poem … More Momentum

Best Appearance

“The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.” — Paris Hilton *   *   * Downright showy — Male house finch, photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018