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The seasonal method for colour analysis

So what is the ‘seasonal method’ for a colour analysis session?

THE SEASONAL METHOD – When a range of coloured fabrics are placed across your chest it becomes immediately obvious which colours enhance your looks and make you glow and which colours drain you, doing nothing for you at all. From this test Maggi can determine which of the four seasonal colour categories you personally fall in to.

What are the four seasonal colour categories?

Spring

spring

The colour profile is LIGHT, BRIGHT, WARM

The natural look of Spring is

VIVID, LIVELY, GOLDEN, FRESH, SUN-KISSED


Summer

summer-season

The colour profile is LIGHT, MUTED, COOL

The natural look of Summer is

ELEGANT, SOFT, DUSTY, ASHY, DELICATE, TRANSLUCENT, ‘English rose’


Autumn

autumn-season

The colour profile is DEEP, MUTED, WARM

The natural look of Autumn is

RICH, EARTHY, BURNISHED, TAWNY


Winter

winter-season

The colour profile is DEEP, BRIGHT, COOL

The natural look of Winter is

 DRAMATIC, BOLD, STRONG, ICY, STEELY

HAVE YOU FOUND THE RIGHT PROM DRESS?

PROM SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER!

DO YOU HAVE YOUR DRESS?

One of the best days of your life.  A day which is so special, so you have to get it right.  How  exciting to choose the style of dress and the colour.  However, is it a fun, easy exercise or a stressful one!

I wanted to share the dresses that Daisy tried on.  All very different with the styles and colours.. but which one did she choose and which one was right for her shape, colouring and personality?

After speaking with Daisy, she wanted to have a dress that matched her personality.  With her style preference being Classic/Dramatic, she wanted a dress that had the wow factor as well as  some elegance.

Dress No1 – Daisy’s first idea was to have a white wedding dress with gloves and a tiara.

Loving this idea, she chose this one.  Technically it works for her straight body shape, being cut in a straight shape, the dress is a lovely classic shape, the neckline works for her long neck.

Why it doesn’t work – the white colour is a little harsh against her skin tone, the fabric on the lower half has movement, which doesn’t work as Daisy has no curves, but overall, it lacks the wow factor.

Dress No2 – This time we went for colour, this suits her muted skin tone.  Same shape as before, more of an evening look. The fabric is better on Daisy’s straight angular body shape.

It doesn’t have the wow factor and the neckline reduces Daisy’s bust, not very flattering.

Dress No3 – A beautiful dress, the soft pink is a gorgeous colour for Daisy.  Sadly, it doesn’t show in the photo, but the dress has a wonderful shimmer effect, making the dress look expensive. The cut is fuller, making it more wow.  It also has a lovely criss cross shaping at the back looking very sexy.

Again the neck line is not the best and it could be better!

Dress 4 – WOW! WE HAVE THE DRESS!!

It is so true, that when you know you have the dress you know… well we both did!  It is very Daisy, she wanted class, simplicity and drama  What a beautiful dress! Check out those trendy pockets. The neckline is better for Daisy, it gives her a beautiful shape, the grey/blue colour is one of her top colours in her pallet, the fabric is stiffer, matching her straight angular body shape, making the fabric sit better on the body …it has shimmer, class, drama and definitely has the wow factor.  I love the green showing through at the front of the dress.

Watch this space when we have the whole look to show you on the day!

When choosing an outfit, the first thing you need to get right is to ensure the garment represents YOU  If it isn’t you, you won’t like wearing it.  Do you know your style preference?

Colour is so important, having the right colour will make you look radiant, well and sit in harmony with your hair, skin and eye colour.

The FIT is crucial .. if this isn’t right, the dress will look wrong.  Ensure that you know your body shape, proportions, scale and other rules that you can show off or hide if you wish to, to look the best version of you.

group colour analysis

We did very much enjoy our session with you; it was interesting and fun. Such a surprise to find out quite how much colour can change ones complexion and vitality.

I’m definitely off black now and Terry is rocking the silvers and blues!

Thank you so much. We won’t hesitate to recommend you.

Terry and Liz     Trowbridge and Crediton