Fun Facts About The Color Black:
A black cat crossing your path is
considered bad luck in many cultures, except in England, where spotting a black
cat is considered good luck.
The color black is associated with
sophistication and power... tuxedos, limousines, judge's robes, and priest's
attire are all typically black.
The color black is so widely regarded as
sophisticated in fashion that the term "the new black" is often used to describe
and give merit to a color trend.
In the west, black is the color of
mourning but the custom of wearing unadorned black clothing for mourning dates
back at least to the Roman Empire, when the Toga pulla made of dark-colored wool
was worn during periods of mourning.
One old wives' tale claims that if
a woman is buried wearing the color black, she'll come back to haunt the family.
And no outfit is complete without an appropriate makeup look... My version of "Apocalypse" eye makeup:
