Remember how I said during my red month that I had nothing to wear? Well, welcome to violet month, where things are even worse! My wardrobe’s violet section is tiny. I have one CrossFit T-shirt, a winter jacket my mother-in-law gave me, a hoodie my husband brought back from a trip (I still remember being a bit surprised he picked violet, haha), and one deep violet dress. That’s it.
So once again, Christmas came to the rescue! I added some violet items to my wishlist, and lucky me, a few of them made their way under the tree. I also ordered a couple of sweaters and pants online to fill in the gaps. Oh, and let’s not forget the easy, everyday updates: a violet nail polish and a phone case. These are small, but since I see them all the time, they’re like little reminders of the project.
And yes, I do own an amethyst bracelet and earrings — but let’s be honest, I have those stone bracelets in almost every color, haha.
Transitioning from Red to Violet
As the parcels started arriving in December, I was still completely in love with red. Trying on the violet clothes felt a bit… meh. They didn’t make me excited or want to start wearing them right away. Honestly, I didn’t want the red month to end!
But as January got closer, my curiosity started growing. Sure, I wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye to red, but I started wondering: What will violet bring? The excitement was more about the project itself and less about the color. That’s not to say I dislike violet – I do enjoy certain shades, especially the tints (those soft pastel versions mixed with white). But diving into a whole month of violet? That felt like a big step.
What’s the Difference Between Violet and Purple?
Here’s a fun fact: violet and purple are not the same! Violet is a color that appears in the spectrum of light and has its own wavelength. It’s a pure color, like red or blue. Purple, on the other hand, is a mix of red and blue. It doesn’t exist in the spectrum and is more of an „invented“ color. Violet tends to be cooler and slightly more blue-toned, while purple is warmer and more red-toned. If you’re interested in this topic, I came across a great blog article that explains it really well. You can check it out here.
For this project, I’ll be wearing both hues and exploring how they make me feel.
General Thoughts About Violet
Violet is often associated with mystery, creativity, and spirituality. It’s a color that has been linked to royalty and luxury for centuries because purple dyes used to be very expensive. Violet is also connected to imagination and wisdom. Some believe it has calming and inspiring effects, making it popular in art and meditation spaces. I’m curious to see if I’ll notice any of these effects as I dive deeper into the color.
Broadening the Rules
For red, I had limited myself to just one or two specific shades. This time, I’m keeping it open. I’ve decided to explore all shades and tints of violet and purple. That said, finding violet clothes I actually liked wasn’t easy. Warmer violets, medium value, which suit my skin tone better, were especially hard to find. But for the sake of the project, I’ve taken what I could get. It’s not perfect, but that’s okay – this is about experimenting.
What’s in Store for January
I’m curious to see how violet influences me this month. To make it more interesting, I’ll be using violet light therapy with my new * light therapy device.
So, here we go: a month of violet adventures awaits! I’m stepping into January with an open mind, a slightly expanded wardrobe, and a lot of curiosity. Let’s see what this mysterious, creative color has in store.
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