By Community Correspondent Linda Pitts

Have you noticed that when the sun is out people smile more? It's the same with colour. Don't you feel more full of life when you wear colour? Colour has a huge effect on our moods and how others see us. Now is the time to wear colour and the shops have plenty to choose from !

It's always easy to default to our safe neutrals but injecting colour in your wardrobe will not only be a great confidence booster but it will also bring a smile to everyone around you too.

There are many striking colours out now and some can be scarey! Wearing the right colours for you will make you look and feel younger, more confident and fabulous.

When wearing colour take care with your make-up and try not to overdo it. Clashing is not a good look and if you're planning to wear strong colours such as reds, pinks or oranges, watch out that the shade on your lips is lighter than the colour you are wearing. If you want that confidence booster alongside the clothes, you can always treat yourself to a makeup lesson or application for a special occasion. Like with clothes it's easy to get into a rut with applying makeup and a few seasonal updates can make all the difference.

Happy Spring !

Linda Pitts, Colour & Image Consultant, Colour Me Beautiful, linda.pitts@cmb.co.uk tel: 07831 688 275 http://www.cmb.co.uk