After my divorce twenty years ago I signed up for a dating app. Every day the app’s algorithm would cough up a series of profile photos it thought I’d like. (“Like you, he has a cat.” “Like you, he doesn’t smoke.” Wow. They found my soulmate!) I’d look at each one for no more than […]
As I told my color colleague in LA, Denise Lampron, I am color-greedy. I like having a lot of options in my color palette, even though I mostly use just a few of them in a season. When I saw her palette had about half as many color sticks as I do I was intrigued, […]
Moment of Truth: capsule wardrobe? I HATE packing for long trips. I own one suitcase, a carry-on, into which I must cram six weeks worth of clothing plus “gubbins.” (Gubbins = lotions, potions, makeup, cords & chargers, COVID test kits, masks and remedies, etc.). The backpack is for my laptop, notebook & airplane amusements. Whine whine whine (First […]
Mask mandates are about to be lifted in many areas across the country. I have mixed feelings about this shift. Dropping our masks means we can see each other smile, but it also means scary times for people with compromised health conditions. For the sake of those folks (and myself as an older person) I […]
As you may well have experienced for yourself, within just a few seconds of meeting a new person our brains make a snap judgment about them. That judgment may change if you spend time with the person, but your initial impression must be overcome by the new evidence. When I ask my color clients what image […]
What image do you want to convey to other people? To yourself?Most people want to look more approachable, credible, confident and competent. The right colors will do it
The arrangement of fabric sticks in a personal color palette is very intentional, and guides the person in how best to use each color. This is a guide to that arrangement. The color analysis system originated with Suzanne Caygill in the 1940s.
Challenge: can I make 365 different outfits out of the clothes already in my closet, without buying any new ones in 2020? Could you? A custom color palette makes it easy.
Is it self-serving to love the quote that opens The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair? Yes. But so what. It’s from the 18th Cent. artist John Ruskin: “The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most.” The book is a fascinating exploration of the crazy histories of 75 different […]
Make them look in your eyes! What you wear for your job interview depends on what you’re interviewing for, so only you know whether it should be a power suit or jeans. Whatever you wear, make sure it’s clean, appropriate and fits well. For the purpose of this post, however, let’s assume you’re seeking a […]