I catch the train to work. Everyday, I look forward to my morning observation of what women are wearing. It’s something to do with the fact that I spent 8 years in fashion.  There are days I miss it because nothing made me happier than a woman walking away feeling great about herself.  I don’t stare at people, but I will casually glance around as I read my book.

Almost every woman looks the same, the women on the bus, the women walking to work, waiting at the bus stop or standing in line for a coffee.  It’s like we are wearing a unified black uniform.

If you love to feel and look good, or if you’re in need of some cheering up, keep reading. If you’re a woman who loves attracting attention, read, read and read some more and if you’re bored of the way you dress every day, you should read all of this.  Because from today, I challenge you to try something different. Something that will remove you completely from your comfort zone. It’s called colour.

Jennifer Hawkins

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Kim Kardashian

Victoria Beckham

A-line, colour-blocking dress - $110 at Mamamia.com.au/shop

Stephanie Pratt

Cobalt colour-blocking top - $34.95 at Mamamia.com.au/shop

Camilla Belle

Iman

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Emmy Rossum

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Garcelle Beauvais

Printed, colour-blocking top - $59.90 at Mamamia.com.au/shop

Hailee Steinfeld

Sarah Jessica Parker

Orange and pink, colour-blocking dress - $145 at Mamamia.com.au/shop

Michelle Obama

The Queen

Emerald-green A-line skirt - $49.95 at Mamamia.com.au/shop

Printed, colour-blocking top - $59.90 at Mamamia.com.au/shop

Colour-blocking panel dress - $39 at Mamamia.com.au/shop

Colour-blocking panel dress - $155 at Mamamia.com.au/shop

Carey Mulligan

Blake Lively

Elle Macpherson

Claire Danes

Jennifer Aniston