Kicking off the lunar new year in style

While the West tries to understand if 2015 is the Year of the Ram, Sheep or Goat, the East is focused on how to get the lunar new year off to a positive start.

Curious how your style can affect your start to the new lunar year? Avoid wearing black and make sure to wear red. Oh, and refrain from showering! Here's a few more style choices to help you "ward off bad fortune in the coming year."

Still looking for other ways to hit the refresh button? Check out this list of lunar new year rituals - including releasing the old and worn (clothes that don't fit, anything broken), and creating a new image for yourself (new haircut, stylish accessory updates - may we suggest a Style Rx?).

Wishing you gung hay fat choy! (Translation: Congratulations, happiness and fortune).