The best events happening around Ireland this weekend
The best events happening around Ireland this weekend

Sarah Gill

In Her Shoes: Silvana Landa McAdam of LANDA
In Her Shoes: Silvana Landa McAdam of LANDA

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Conductor Orla Flanagan: ‘This concert explores human existence in different spheres’
Conductor Orla Flanagan: ‘This concert explores human existence in different spheres’

Sarah Gill

This 1970s Galway semi-d has been refreshed and revived
This 1970s Galway semi-d has been refreshed and revived

Nathalie Marquez Courtney

Material Intelligence: Meet the emerging designers from Ireland’s leading fashion colleges
Material Intelligence: Meet the emerging designers from Ireland’s leading fashion colleges

Ruth O'Connor

Faye O’Rourke of Soda Blonde: ‘I think being open about your failings creates more interesting art’
Faye O’Rourke of Soda Blonde: ‘I think being open about your failings creates more interesting...

Sarah Gill

A red carpet first-timer brings us behind the scenes at Cannes Film Festival
A red carpet first-timer brings us behind the scenes at Cannes Film Festival

Kara O'Sullivan

Garden designer Peter Dowdall on the best places to find unique pieces for your garden
Garden designer Peter Dowdall on the best places to find unique pieces for your garden

Megan Burns

Key trends and challenges shaping the job market in 2025
Key trends and challenges shaping the job market in 2025

Leonie Corcoran

Inside this five-bedroom Edwardian Terenure home
Inside this five-bedroom Edwardian Terenure home

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How To Beat The January Blues? Wear Colour


By Marie Kelly
11th Jan 2017
How To Beat The January Blues? Wear Colour

When writing about florals in the January issue of IMAGE Magazine, I referred to something called “unclothed cognition”. Basically, this is a convoluted way of saying that our behaviour is affected by our choice of clothes. My point was that we shouldn’t be saving cheery florals for summer, because wearing them in winter will brighten our mood when we most need it. Similarly, making a concerted effort to wear vibrant colour this month can?go someway towards chasing away the January blues. Here are some?brights that will help keep a smile on your face during these dreary January days.

Mustard is proving a surprisingly popular shade for SS17. What’s wonderful about this padded coat is that it’s reversible, so when you need a boost, wear it as you see it here, and when you’d like to look?a little more restrained, wear it with the navy side facing outward. The texture of the furry hooded trim will also?help you feel nicely cocooned?when you’re zipped up and battling the elements.

Reversible anorak, €89.95 at Zara

This shade of coral is so cheery. Although it looks like quite a summery colour, it actually works really well with autumnal, earthy hues. Pair it with an inky navy blue or a rich?burgundy to give it more depth.

Cropped trousers, €59.95 (reduced from €99) at uterque.com

This is a terrific time of year to invest in good-quality outerwear. This square-shaped coat from online retailer bimbylola.com is a beautifully warm shade of red, ideal for pale Irish skin tones. It’s also reduced by a huge 60 per cent.

Red wool coat, €132 (reduced from €330) at bimbaylola.com

H&M has been especially strong the last couple of seasons. I love this unfussy’shirt dress from its?new collection. The fabric has a satin sheen, which contrasts nicely with the utilitarian nature of the piece, and the dress?has a drawstring waist if you prefer a more fitted silhouette.

Shirt dress, €49.99 at H&M

Yellow is not a great colour for me as I’m very pale, but if you have a slightly warmer skin tone, this piece would look fabulous layered over dark skinny jeans and a navy polo-neck. It doesn’t get cheerier than citrus yellow.

Hello print midi dress, €252 (reduced from €315) at bimbaylola.com

Choosing an ordinary, everyday item like a rain coat in an interesting colour adds a point of difference to your look and shows a strong attention to detail. I love this shade of blue, which works beautifully with dark denims. Plus, this coat will work in every season, and goodness knows it’s no harm to have a pretty raincoat to hand during an Irish summer!

Rain coat with hood, €49.99 at H&M