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Color Expert, Tori Hartman, Reveals the Meaning Behind the Wardrobes

Chosen by Presidential Candidates on Debate Night

If you’ve been watching the candidates, you’ve been watching two very different styles of dress, particularly in their choice of colors, or lack of them. 

The articles of clothing in question on debate night?

McCain: Grey suit. Light blue shirt. Red and white tie.

Obama: Grey suit. White shirt. Red tie.

Both candidates wore grey suits to “neutralize” themselves on television and Internet viewing. The color grey lets people know that both candidates stand in the middle of the road…that neither is an extremist.

McCain wore a light blue shirt and a red and white tie, most obviously to represent patriotism. Looking deeper, however, blue communicates truth. McCain is driven to speak up what he feels is his truth. He will always articulate what he stands for. The red and white tie tells that he is deeply rooted in staying detached. Red signifies passion and self-motivating energy, yet in McCain’s choice of tie, it is tempered by white, a color that deflects. McCain is a man who understands the need to stay cool under fire. All soldiers are trained in this, and it was the message of his color combination. 

I give McCain an “A” for his well-chosen colors. They show he is able to stand for his convictions.

Now for Obama.

In many pictures of Obama, we see his white shirt sleeves rolled up. This, of course, is an indication to us that he is literally ready to roll up his sleeves and get the job done. This message is congruent with his choice of wardrobe colors on debate night. White indicates an ability to receive but not necessarily absorb information.  He considers but does not take personally what is being conveyed.  The ability to stay detached and uninvolved in others opinions is evident in a white shirt. 

The most interesting choice of color was Obama’s deep red tie. Red is the color of service, and since the tie was on the darker end of the red spectrum, it suggested the idea that Obama is in deep contemplation. His thoughts are profound and heartfelt. 

I also give Obama an “A” for communicating his concern and caring through his colors on debate night.

Let’s now look at the color choices of the potential First Ladies.

Cindy McCain always chooses to wear something bold to convey the strength of her convictions. Her pure red suit during the debate reveals the message that she is in charge. She is the power behind the throne, and McCain relies upon her to be his supporter. Theirs is a traditional marriage.

Michele Obama, on the other hand, has been working to convey the image of traditional wife and partner. Her energy is very strong and in an effort to support rather than outshine her husband, she tones down her style. For the debate, Mrs. Obama wore a multi-colored outfit in olive and red. As I mentioned, red indicates contemplation and caring, while shades of green are associated with the heart and healing. This combination was chosen to subdue the powerful aspect of her role in their modern marriage.

As you can see, color is revealing. Now, if only the colors chosen by the candidates and their wives could tell us who, in fact, will win the election!

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Tori Hartman, color expert, author and intuitive of the Berkley style book, Fabulous You! Unlock your Perfect Personal Style, transitioned from fashion guru to Hollywood psychic and recently launched her new line of spiritual accessories, available at www.ToriHartman.com.

My Practice

In the early 1990s, when I started doing psychic work, I had so many people phoning me for readings, I had to start charging money. Time didn’t allow me to do anything else.

This line of work started several years prior when I had a near death experience (NDE). I had gone to the doctor and just as she got to me, I fell backwards. As I fell, I turned and saw myself pull out of my body. I watched as the doctor reached to catch me and yelled out. But everything was silent.

Then, everything went dark, and I heard a steel door slam shut. I was floating and peaceful, and it was wonderful. Ahead of me, through the darkness, I saw light and what appeared to be dark shadows moving back and forth. In a flash, I realized that it was too silent there. I didn’t hear my own breath! I began to struggle and started falling at a speed faster than I can describe.

I slammed back into my body, sat up and gulped for air. I was back… startling the group medics around me, I can assure you!

While in the hospital during the following days, I began to “know” things.

I informed the nurse who came to take my temperature: It’s good your boyfriend moved to Rhode Island, because he’d been seeing someone else all along. Startled and upset, she burst into tears and ran out of the room.

The head nurse then came in to inform me it wasn’t nice to gossip about the nurses. I had no idea what she was talking about, since I knew no one. I just closed my eyes while she took my blood pressure. Then came the voice in my head again: Your stepson is not gay. He likes women, and ballet is the perfect way to meet them.

She leaned in to me: Where are you getting your information?

I shrugged. This was a New York hospital, and I didn’t want to wind up in Bellevue.

It didn’t take long before I realized that anyone who touched me got a reading…whether they asked or not! I soon learned how to control this and today, I only read people if I first get their permission.

But back then, it was a different story. I told a doctor to check his tires before going skiing.

His conversation with me was the most meaningful. He came in two days later and asked me about the tires. Apparently, I had assisted him in averting a dangerous situation.

Well, if I told you I heard a voice, I’d end up in psych, right?

He laughed and nodded. Probably.

I smiled and told him I didn’t know.

My world has changed since then. I have since been blessed with understanding that those of us who know things are given this information for a reason. Often, it’s because we are here to give information that will alter the way others experience life.

Over the years, my practice has grown. People often ask me what type of readings I give, and honestly, they vary. Sometimes, it’s about work or the path to take. In those cases, I will suggest a product to assist in grounding my clients in an intention for work, love or health.

Sometimes, my readings are about seeing what is coming and telling someone.

And other times, a deceased loved one or friend will show up to speak.

My products grew out of my desire to assist people in attracting what they want, especially when the direction they’re heading in is taking them somewhere else. The products were created to form a roadmap, a spiritual light that allows the universe to identify you as someone to send a particular package to. It’s like putting your name on the spiritual mailbox.

I will be writing more about the work I do and how I use the to give you a solid understanding of the power of intention.

Let’s talk law of attraction.

What you think about you bring about, right? Hmm, not always.

Here’s the key: you must EXPECT that the very thing you are focusing on will happen!

My friend, Katherine Woodward Thomas, in her book, Calling In The One, terms it “holding the high watch.”

Years ago, when I needed $3,000 desperately to pay my bills, I began my journey into this work. I wrote out checks for all my bills, put them in the envelope, stamped them and put them on my table. I had set my intention to draw in this money, and then I prepared for its arrival.

Someone asked me where I was going to get this imaginary cash.

I replied, “From wherever it is now.”

And it did arrive…thanks to an intention I had set months prior.

I had referred a friend of mine to a lucrative speaking and consulting assignment. I had not heard anything, so I completely forgot about it. But the day after I placed my checks out to be paid, a check arrived for $3,100. My friend had gifted me 10% of her job!

I just EXPECTED something to happen. And this is the secret I want to share with you.

What are you expecting today? Whatever it is, prepare for it. Do everything you can to get ready!

Imagine, for a moment, expectant parents. They have just learned to expect their first child…they’re very happy. What do they do after the news? They start to get the baby’s room ready. Why? Because they’re in EXPECTATION of the child. They don’t wait until the baby arrives to prepare the baby’s room.

It’s called expecting, because the arrival is imminent.

Are you starting to catch my drift?

As you probably know, I recently launched my online store, ToriHartman.com. Part of my intention in creating my products was to serve as daily reminders for my customers to EXPECT miracles. My products are tools that support the arrival of your intentions.

To manifest the life of your dreams, you must be in harmony with your expectations.

Get into harmony with the belief that what you desire is already in the bag. And if you choose, my products will serve as daily reminders. May the law of attraction be with you!

You can check out other blogs and Products at www.torihartman.com -Or- www.myspace.com/torihartman

Many Blessings

-Tori