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| Less is more, when you know your colors |
When you buy something new, you really would like to
find the best colors in everything you choose. After all, what you wear and
use, are an extension of yourself - the inner you, that wants to look best and
project the best impression to the world.
If you want to disguise yourself and be someone else
than you really are, that of course, is another matter, and if that is what you
want, that is ok too. Most of us, however, want to bring out the best in us and
give an impression that pleases the eye - our own eye, as well at the eyes of
those around us and those, who we come into contact with.
Shopping is not always easy, especially since the
lighting in many shops is not the best for looking at all the difference in
colors. That is what we are all up against.
Everyone can look great in red, but not in all reds,
everyone can look great in blue, but not in all blues and so it goes on with each
and every color. Before going shopping, try to determine which colors you are
looking for and which ones you are trying to stay away from. If possible, take
with you some piece of clothing that you already have and like, so that you can
compare that with what you are thinking of buying. The decision is easier, when
you have something to compare the colors to.
Before doing anything else, have a look at www.coloraija.com and read a bit on
different shades and intensities of color and how it makes a difference on what
colors go well with people of different coloring. Everyone has beautiful
colors. We just need to find out which beautiful colors are our own so that we
can choose everything else to look like an extension of the colors we already
have.
The 6 Steps:
No. 1
Go to www.coloraija.com
and have a look at the 6 color pie charts. One color pie represents the colors
of a person with the same distinct coloring as in the color pie. The choices
are: LIGHT, DEEP, WARM, COOL, SOFT and CLEAR. There are all the same colors in
the pies – only the shade and intensity varies.
No. 2
Take a look at yourself in the mirror and write down,
what colors you see. What color is your hair, what color is your skin, what
color are your eyes and try to put each one into one of the six categories.
No. 3
Talk to a friend (who is not color blind) and ask
her/his opinion on what they think and on how you have rated your colors. Do
they agree or do they think otherwise. We are talking about the natural colors you
were born with. The coloring of most people change as they get older. If you have dyed your hair, then try to think
of the real color.
No. 4
If you are not sure of which dominant color
characteristic would resonate best with your own coloring, then choose two
pies. It will be easier to have a wider range of colors to choose from, when
you are starting out.
No. 5
Black is a color most people like nowadays.
Unfortunately it is a very difficult color to look great in due to its intense
color. It demands attention on its own. If
you are a blond or a redhead, and want to wear black successfully, you need to
put on a lot of make-up, because otherwise, the black will overpower you and everyone will
either see a person, who looks like they are going to a funeral or to a Halloween
party. Well, maybe that is a bit of an over statement, since we are in period
of time, where everyone is wearing black, because so many think it is a safe
color to wear “because it goes with everything”, although that is not true.
Have an honest look in the mirror and wear black without make-up and see if you
have that inner glow or not. That will tell you whether black is something you
should invest your money in or not.
No. 6
When you have chosen one or two of the color pies that
you like and/or think are your best colors, then it is time to pick a color or
two out of those color pies and try to match them with the colors in your
closet. Wear them and see what happens. Are you getting positive comments and
admiring looks or not? Then try a couple of the other colors. Then see, if you
get better comments.
This way you can test which colors work with or
against you by using the trial and error method, in a controlled way instead of
wearing just any old color. By taking one color pie at a time and testing the colors
on yourself will teach you quite a bit and help you get on the right color path
with future purchases.
To help you get a glimpse of the bigger picture
instead of just looking at the color pies, please have a look at this little CHEAT SHEET, I put together for you. It is completely FREE without obligations. Good luck!
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