Amidst looking at all the colors for Spring we are all wondering, “what colors look good on me?”
It is helpful to know what your skin tone is to answer that question. Basic rules of skin tones are divided into “seasons” Winter, Summer, Autumn and Spring.
Winter complexions have blue or pink undertones. Skin can be pale white, yellowish-olive, or dark. Winter people are generally brunettes, with deeply colored eyes. Many Asians and African Americans fall into this category.
Summer complexions, like winter complexions, have blue or pink undertones. Skin is pale and pink. Summers are often natural blondes or brunettes with pale eyes.
Autumn complexions have golden undertones. Often redheads and brunettes with golden brown eyes fall into this category.
Spring complexions have golden undertones and are usually creamy white or peach. Spring people generally have straw-colored or strawberry red hair, freckles, rosy cheeks, and blue or green eyes.
It is important that you honor your natural skin tone and choose colors that will enhance your natural beauty.
If you are unsure of basic coloring try on a few colors to determine how they affect your appearance using a mirror.
Use the following cool and warm colors for your analysis:
Warm tones look better in the colors to the left, Cool tones look better in the colors to the right:
Ivory/Pure white
Yellow green/Blue green
Bright orange/Bright pink
Red orange/Burgundy
Dark brown/Black
Ask yourself
1. Does my skin glow (in a good way!)?
2. Does the color cause skin imperfections or wrinkles to be less noticeable?
3. Does the color bring out the highlights in my hair?
4. Do my eyes sparkle with this color?
• Place the color’s complement next to it. Example: Green with red hair, purple with blonde hair.
• Combine the color with a neutral color. Example: Light pastel with dark brown hair.
• Repeat a large amount of the same color in a lower intensity near it. Example: Grayed blue with clear blue eyes.
• Repeat the same color in a brighter intensity, but in a small amount. Example: Emerald green scarf with green eyes.
To de-emphasize a personal color:
•Avoid complementary colors. Example: Sallow skin looks more yellow when purple is worn.
•Use color of brighter intensity in large amounts. Example: Bright rust with auburn
Your eyes are one of your most endearing aspects. Look in the mirror closely and find the colors that are there, wear those colors close to your face, in scarves, jewelry even eye shadows!
Make sure you check out the new Spring collection here at Christa-Taylor today!
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