FASHION

Colorful THIS WINTER

By Shirin Mehdi

Love is an amazing emotion. It is, in fact, the most powerful emotion that can make the whole world go into a tizzy. Believe it or not, it is what takes over even when you go shopping. It is only when you fall in love with something you buy it, isn’t it? By the way, did you know that emotions play a big role when it comes to dressing?

Studies say that the way you dress can reflect how you feel. You wear your best clothes when you feel good and do not make much of an effort to dress up when you feel the blues. That’s where color comes into play. There is an important relationship between color and psychology so no matter how you feel, the colors you wear can influence your mood.

You are about to feel that warm, fuzzy emotion called love, as you scroll through these beautiful boiled wool pieces from pirkko.com. Based in Seattle, Pirkko showcases

Scandinavian designs that are simple yet sophisticated. They believe in fashion with a purpose and therefore host a collection of extremely versatile pieces that are classic and evergreen.

THE YELLOW IFA JACKET BY RITVA FALLA

Yellow is the most vibrant color of the visible color spectrum. It is the happiest color that stands for all things optimistic. This jacket is an ode to all things retro while still being extremely fashionable.

THE ORANGE AHO COAT BY MARIMEKKO

Orange is a color that evokes warmth and enthusiasm and that is exactly what this dropped sleeve coat will bring with it in the cold winter months. You wear your best clothes when you feel good and do not make much of an effort to dress up when you feel the blues

THE SOFT PINK MOLLA COAT BY MARIMEKKO

Pink is the universal color for love. It is also the epitome of all things sweet and feminine. This lovely lose fitted coat will accentuate your girly side with both its color and its cut.

For those of you wondering what boiled wool is, it is a type of felted wool that is made by processing wool with hot water. The fabric shrinks, thereby creating a dense felted texture that neither frays nor shrinks. That means – easy care!

THE SANOA COAT BY MARIMEKKO

Made of a boiled wool blend in dark blue. The coat is unlined and has large patch pockets, and a front concealed snap button closure.

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CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY

By Ann Jarema VALENTINE’S DAY WILL BE HERE BEFORE WE KNOW IT. DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. THOSE WHO TAKE THE TIME TO PREPARE NOW WILL BE FAR MORE LIKELY TO PLEASE THEIR LOVED ONES. WITH SO MANY THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO SEE, THERE ARE SO MANY OPTIONS OTHER THAN THE TYPICAL HUM-DRUM DINNER OUT. Want something unique that will be sure to win some brownie points this Valentine’s Day? Consider these 14 unique suggestions.

1Take a dance lesson –What better to do not get your own canvas and paints, lay out some on Valentine’s Day than to twirl around your loved one and have them end up in your arms?

2Go to a winery and take a wine lesson the north, bundle up in your favorite parka, boots, –A little wine is sure to warm you up and bring a blush to your cheeks.

3Attend a poetry reading–No poetry never visited before.

6Get a couple’s masreadings in your area? Then head to your local library and look up some poems from a romantic poet like

Wordsworth, Keats, or

Blake. Then, end the night by writing your own love poem together while enjoying a glass of rosé.

4Paint a picture together–We’re not start your day with a trip to the best place in town talking about those classes where everyone paints the same thing (though those are cool too). Why plastic sheeting, and get crazy together?

5Go on a winter hike–If you are in and hats and hit the trail. If in the south, look for a unique trail that you have sage, spa service or pedicure–Nothing like relaxing while tantalizing the senses!

7Start your day early by enjoying the sunrise–Who says a Valentine’s Day activity needs to wait until the evening? Why not to watch the sunrise? Then, why not partake in a hike together followed by a breakfast at a local bakery?

8Take a cooking class –Love to cook? Or not good at cooking? Sign up for a cooking class hosted by a professional chef.

9Cook a meal together –Not into the cooking class idea but you’re both self-proclaimed foodies? Why not find a new recipe, head to the local grocery store to pick up fresh groceries, and then head home to cook the meal together? Be sure to enjoy it by candlelight when done! 10Visit a psychic for a tarot card reading–

Try something completely new. It doesn't matter if you are into astrology or mysticism. If anything, the experience will make for a great conversation starter. 11Spend the evening in a historic hotel–

We’re not talking about the

Hilton or Marriott located downtown. Do some homework and look for a hotel with a story to tell. There are hundreds of unique hotels located across the country that have some amazing history–find one, book the room and enjoy your night. 12Go skydiving or ziplining–Nothing will take your breath away quite like the exhilaration of a zipline tour across the tree-tops or jumping out of an airplane. 13Create a scavenger hunt–Feeling like something unique, adventurous and sexy? Plan a scavenger hunt for your partner that has you making some pretty fun stops around town (you can even make it a day-long activity and build in some of the before mentioned suggestions).

End the day with something sexy and romantic, or coordinate your activities to prepare for a long, romantic, intimate evening. 14Renew your vows (or relationship)–

Why not jet-set across the country to Vegas and renew your vows? Look for the craziest opportunity possible so that you can enjoy the actual renewal, but also get some great giggles out of the experience. Or, set up a twinkle light romantic evening for a private vow renewal in your backyard. Write your own vows to each other and renew that kindred spirit.

Why not start your day with a trip to the best place in town to watch the sunrise?

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