Red does the trick when you want someone to notice you or your online/printed materials. 
Just be careful how much you use. A bright red dress or suit will certainly attract attention… but did you want THAT much of it? Most of all, using touches of red is preferable. This creates passion and excitement without overpowering others.
Wear a red statement necklace, tie, or scarf. Red Shoes are a terrific option.
RED is an emotionally intense color. When you see red, your heart rate increases, breathing speeds up, and you are ready for action. In addition, it is a strong color that is associated with passion and excitement.
Red is a power color. Most noteworthy is Red Carpet service… geared towards VIP’s. In China, Red is the color of happiness and prosperity. Consequently, red suggests confidence, speed, and even danger. (the traditional RED flag as a warning)
Is Red YOUR favorite color? Then you are:
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passionate and fiery
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action oriented
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An Optimist
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Love Excitement
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Light up a room when you enter
Sounds good so far, right? Here are the downsides. You
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crave attention
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are easily bored and easily angered
I use red sparingly in my designs. You guessed it… my favorite color is NOT red! I tend towards the deeper oranges and browns. That being said, once in a while wearing a bright red necklace makes me feel good about myself.
Some of the gems to consider for your touches of red are Rubies and Red Cor
al. Keep in mind that most Red coral is actually dyed. Most natural red coral is depleted or protected from harvesting. This tiny fact does not diminish the beauty, though.
Go ahead… break out that RED accessory you have been keeping in the back of the closet. Then watch as you are showered with attention.
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Alene Geed
Arizona designer Alene Geed is the creator of artisan copper, sterling and gemstone jewelry. Her designs are unique, artsy and feminine with an American Southwest Influence. Designs are available for purchase at http://www.alenesadornments.com
Arlene, thank you for making me want to pull out my red dress! I don’t wear bright red very often, but I love it! Nothing like dressing in black and red to make me feel like a million dollars. I am going to put my pastel colors aside for a day and break loose!
thanks Trisha. Go for it!
I love red. A nice blue red is one of my best colors, but like you, I save it for a hint here and there. Red lipstick with a little black dress, a red scarf, or a touch of red in my jewelry. But I have noticed that wearing red as a power color is very effective. When worn tastefully, it makes an incredible impact.
thanks Jennifer. Appreciate the feedback. I agree. Touches of Red can be very effective.
Perfect timing! I have been assembling some Polyvore sets, and was thinking that just a dab of red will do it. Now I have validation!
Thanks Robin. Great idea? Do you use Polyvore a lot?
Great tips about color. I’m going through rebranding and figuring out colors right now. I used to wear a lot of red but stopped years ago. I like red accessories like you mentioned and the occasional red top.
Thanks Tandy. I am the same way. Have some great red shoes and scarf. Other bold colors like purple are my favorite though
Red isn’t a color I wear a lot either… it made me look heavier when I was heavier (in my head likely) and I do have a few now.. but not many and I don’t think I have ever worn red jewelry other than a piece with Rubys in it. ON another note, red is not the best for websites.. it’s hard on the eyes when the only color and when used often and often thought of as a stop color so great for drawing attention to a special but not all the time. Good info though!
interesting about red for the web site. I agree. This particular post is using more red than normal (for obvious reasons) but normally I would only use it for a headline or an emphasis.
I always get compliments when I wear read. I guess I should buy more. I always think it will clash with my red hair.
thanks Carol. Looks like you are wearing red right now in the photo! I think certain shades of red look terrific with red hair. How lucky you are to have such a beautiful hair color to work with.
For me it’s the color black and I’m not sure who said it but I agree…”I’ll stop wearing black when they invent a darker color”.
love that quote! Sort of like Henry Ford when he invented the automobile.You can get it in any color.. as long as it’s black 🙂