Photo Love {Inspiration}: Expressing yourself with color

April 4, 2011
 I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.

Georgia O’Keeffe



I’ve been fascinated by the Hindu festival of Holi ever since a good friend told me about it.  Celebrants douse each other with color to commemorate how good triumphs over evil in the defeat of the evil Holika.  While I don’t celebrate the holiday, these pictures of joyous and jubilant Holi participants puts me in a brighter state of mind.  



These bright colors also make me want to wear jewel tones in a variety of colors this spring and summer.  I may not be the most eloquent speaker or a talented artist, but I am someone who appreciates the freedom of expression.  What better way to welcome spring and a fun attitude than to wear a jewel toned scarf or fuchsia flats?


Here’s to wishing you great fun with color!
 
Have a lovely week!

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  • shooting star April 4, 2011 at 08:27

    holi is indeed a very unique festival…we have crazy fun on this day!!!

  • Kristin Hjellegjerde April 4, 2011 at 08:39

    What beautiful pictures! I wish my culture embraced colors more!!
    Have a lovely day!

  • Ann April 4, 2011 at 09:44

    I love seeing all those colors…
    easily makes my mood cheerful and happy.

    What are those that the man is selling? Is that face and body color? The colors are just so vibrant, it can’t be spices right?

  • Josie ♥ Savoir Weddings ♥ April 4, 2011 at 10:00

    I’m hopefully going to be working on a Hindu wedding for next year and am so looking forward to all that colour!

  • Miss Walker April 4, 2011 at 11:26

    How stunning are these colours! Just discovered your blog, love it, now following! Check out mine Miss Walker xoxo

  • tjalaine April 4, 2011 at 11:39

    This holiday has always been interesting to me, too! Those colors are so beautiful! I am definitely looking forward to incorporating more color into my wardrobe this year! I wore a bright yellow dress with pastel green heels yesterday, and it really put me in a great mood!

  • Jessica April 4, 2011 at 13:20

    These photos are incredible, not to mention inspirational! We should all embrace color in this way. (I say this as I’m wearing a black turtleneck sweater!)

  • Twenty.Something April 4, 2011 at 13:29

    Wonderful post! Holi sounds like such a great festival… love the idea. The colors are gorgeous!!!

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  • michelle_ April 4, 2011 at 13:52

    awesome & inspiring pics ! <3

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  • Kim April 4, 2011 at 13:55

    Lovely images. Jewel tones are my favorites – I’m so glad they are trendy for this Spring!

  • Tanvi April 4, 2011 at 13:57

    Oh! You made me miss home 🙂 We love colors. Nudes and Black And White is just not our thing … Contrary to Western Fashion Sensibilities .. (but you already know that!)

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  • Chic 'n Cheap Living April 4, 2011 at 14:36

    @Ann – it’s colored powder and is usually a baby/talcum powder that is dyed!

  • Diana Mieczan April 4, 2011 at 14:52

    This post totally made me smile. Each image is sooo beautiful and happy. I totally want to put on something colourful and bright. Fantastic! Happy Monday, sunshine

  • Julie and Lauren April 4, 2011 at 14:55

    These are amazing and puts me in the mood for summer and wearing jewel tones! Stunning pictures.
    Xx

  • quintessence April 4, 2011 at 15:13

    LOVE this – what a happy colorful celebration!! And great shots!

  • calla April 4, 2011 at 15:18

    everything is so bright and colorful… i love indian colors… i would soooo love to visit that country!

    ps- i just opened up my etsy store for silk/satin studded and spiked turban headbands- check it out! i’m doing a giveaway too 🙂

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    xx
    calla
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  • Briana + Stephanie. April 4, 2011 at 15:27

    ugh, it’s one of my dreams to go to the holi festival! love the pictures!
    xx

  • Kayla April 4, 2011 at 15:38

    The color is always fascinating to me. So vibrant and gorgeous. I just want to stick my hands in it.

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  • very married April 4, 2011 at 16:00

    yes! I have always wanted to take part in this festival. When I lived in India, I didn’t get to participate in any – i missed Diwali by a couple days!

  • Dancing Branflake April 4, 2011 at 16:43

    Lovely photos! That would be so fun to participate!

  • Couture Carrie April 4, 2011 at 17:05

    Absolutely gorgeous photos!

    xoxox,
    CC

  • Plami April 4, 2011 at 17:14

    These images are so amazing!!! Thank you for inspiring me!

    XoXo
    Plami

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  • Kristin April 4, 2011 at 18:00

    What beautiful examples of color!

  • BigAppleNosh April 4, 2011 at 18:01

    My go-to work flats are fuchsia, and I can’t help but feel cheerier when I wear them!

  • Debby April 4, 2011 at 18:04

    I agree… I am a big lover of color. I think a bright scarf or flats is a great, quick way to add a pop of color!! xo

  • this free bird April 4, 2011 at 18:14

    That first picture is just lovely. All these colors so bright and wonderful!

    xo,
    C

  • drollgirl April 4, 2011 at 18:17

    so bright and cheery and festive and fun!!! perfect visuals for my glum monday! 🙂

  • little t April 4, 2011 at 19:28

    Great photos- perked me right up!

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE April 4, 2011 at 19:32

    I’ve been looking at photos of it for weeks now! Isn’t it just gorgeous? Thanks for sharing these. I can’t help but be happy looking at them 🙂

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION April 4, 2011 at 19:39

    So beautiful and such amazing colors! xo

  • Jaclyn April 5, 2011 at 01:38

    This celebration looks so wonderful, I love looking through photos of it.

  • Jess April 5, 2011 at 01:52

    Beautiful! Perfect for a Monday 😉

  • style'n April 5, 2011 at 01:54

    beautiful pictures and colors and yes it is such a wonderful and happy festival

  • Jaime @ La vie...J'aime April 5, 2011 at 02:12

    these are beautiful! i esp like that last photo.

  • Sandy a la Mode April 5, 2011 at 02:21

    these are such beautiful photos!! i LOVE color in every form!!! 🙂

  • Beauty Style Addict April 5, 2011 at 02:38

    wow such beautiful colours.. it looks like so much fun; laughter and togethernesss. The bright colours reminds me of pretty much the colours that are in for Spring and Summer ^-^

  • LyddieGal April 5, 2011 at 03:14

    that sounds like a fun holiday to be a part of!
    But i guess i’m more than happy to just incorporate bright colors into my wardrobe!

    Chic on the Cheap

  • Ellinor Forje April 5, 2011 at 03:15

    The colours are amazing. They match your cool header. Thanks for sharing the photos and drop by me too, soon.

    Cheers.

  • ellie April 5, 2011 at 03:43

    So colorful!

  • heather yalin April 5, 2011 at 05:15

    beautiful bright colors, how could they not perk ya up a little! love your new look here too (i’ve been gone such a long time!)

  • plamka April 5, 2011 at 07:38

    great photos! :)) like it!
    come to me and follow if you want.
    have a nice day!
    xoxo
    plaamkaa:)

  • Kimia Kline April 5, 2011 at 23:52

    loving these photos! my husband actually just participated in holi!

  • Kimia Kline April 5, 2011 at 23:53

    my husband was just there!

  • honey my heart April 6, 2011 at 03:36

    i love color. wearing hot pink, yellow, and coral all make my mood extra cheery 🙂

    hope your week is lovely, too!!

  • Heather Taylor April 6, 2011 at 03:45

    I went to a Holi event once to cover it for a news story. Definitely a day of bright colors everywhere!

  • TimbarikaDoll April 6, 2011 at 10:12

    Ahh..I would love to go to this, would be an amazing experience!! I’m in high need of colour just now, its just rainy and grey here, am loving these pictures!! Thanks 🙂 Hope you have a lovely day!! xx

  • Alena April 7, 2011 at 12:13

    I love all the beautiful and bright colors.

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