In addition to the color’s all-around customizable trendiness, coral is known to bear mythological properties, most notably the ability to protect from evil. Sea’s Garden, as coral is also known as, represents the story of Medusa’s death; her blood is said to have dripped into the sea and created the healing crystal, coral, as representation of her once beautiful self. This ancient tale symbolizes transformation of evil to good, thus appropriately giving coral the ability to aid positive change.
Whether you wear the coral stone for its mythological symbolism or to simply bring radiance to your outfit, enjoy the beauty and positivity the color naturally emits with the following five style ideas.
- Accessorize. Coral is easily coordinated with other colors. Find a versatile accessory such as a simple scarf or jewelry piece that is coral, or incorporate another color (such as mint!) into a coral color palette. It will add a simple pop of color to your wardrobe.
- Lips. Lipstick and lip-gloss are easy ways to update a look for the new season. If boldness is what you’re looking for, go with pigment-popping lipstick. If you prefer a sheer look, add lip-gloss for a natural, more subtle pop.
- Get jeweled. Coral jewelry is a stable in the fashion world, and always has been. Precious or red coral is the common name given to marine coral used to create jewelry. The coral skeleton is extracted for use, which is extremely durable and intensely colored. In its natural state precious coral is matte, but can be polished to a glassy shine. If you believe in mythology, it will also hold dual purpose; not only will it protect against evil, but it will also turn heads as a fashion piece.
- Go bold. Coral is also worn well with other bold colors. Try pairing two solid colors, such as coral and pink, for a color-blocked style. The best ways to wear this combo is as a blazer, tailored shirt or potentially a skirt. Be careful what else you pair with color-blocked items; it is typically best to keep the other pieces more neutral. Coral and pink, for example, can be quite a statement, and therefore we want to make sure other pieces don’t compete for the spotlight.
- Just face it. Some women don’t like to wear color on their lip, and prefer a more neutral lip color. If that’s the case, incorporate coral into another item in your make up and beauty routine. Try a coral-shaded blush for an extra pop of color on the cheeks and match it with a coral nail polish.
Ashley is a marketing professional and worked as a makeup artist in NYC and GR. She started a cosmetics line which celebrates the idea that all women start as a Blank Canvas. Find BC Cosmetics on Facebook.
