Enhance Magazine March 2018 Enhance | Page 48

did you know Fashion FENG SHUI What your clothing says about you “That shirt is so you!” Have you ever heard anyone say it? Whether you realize it or not, the way you dress says a lot about you. The material, shape, color, and pattern of your clothing paint a picture of you that’s presented to the world before anything else. It influences how others react and how others interpret your actions. Separate from how the external world views your clothing and appearance, our choice of attire impacts our emotions and self-confidence. Our clothing creates an energy field that can either enhance certain qualities and opportunities in our lives, or it can hinder our ability to thrive. In Feng Shui, the elements and their relative color, shape and pattern are important concepts to understand when it comes to your wardrobe. Discover what The Five Element Theory in Feng Shui says about your style preferences. As the saying goes, you are what you eat, and by the same token, you are what you wear. fire Bette Midler The Pleasure Seeker The Fire element is associated the energy of the sun. It is fun, impulsive, captivating and full of life. If you want to experience more excitement, magnetism and passion, this is the element you want to bring into your wardrobe. This includes clothing styles that are more dramatic, flattering, and even sexy, which can be anything from low cut tops and above-the-knee styles and pointy heels for women, as well as angular, geometric and fitted styles for men. COLORS: Reds, purples, hot pink PATTERNS: Geometric, angular, v-shaped triangular, zigzag TEXTURES: Clingy, shiny and shimmery SILHOUETTE: V-shape, fitted, angular style lines FABRICS: Animal prints, hide, fur, synthetic, Lycra, satin, silk, wool JEWELRY: Triangular, geometric shapes, leather and fire colors CELEBRITY: Bette Midler 48 HACHEALTHCLUB.COM water The Philosopher This style, much like water itself, is soft, flowy and smooth. Qualities you might find this style can strengthen are flexibility, expansiveness, and adaptability. The Water element is known to promote creativity, artistry, freedom, depth, sensuality, and spirituality. The clothing style of the water is soft and emphasizes a unique sense of stylishness and individuality. COLORS: Black and blue TEXTURES: Fluid, sheer, gossamer PATTERNS: Abstract, ruffles, paisley, tie-die, wavy SILHOUETTE: Asymmetrical, flowy and layers FABRICS: Chiffon, crepe, fine knit, gauze, rayon, silk-velvet JEWELRY: Swirly or asymmetrical shapes CELEBRITY: Deepak Chopra Deepak Chopra by Kristin M. Wistar