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 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
How we feel about how we look and what we’re wearing can shape our behavior in surprising ways. You will probably recognize yourself in the first two scenarios but be surprised by the third one. Scenario #1. You wake up and look in the mirror. It’s not pretty. You not only have bed-head, you also […]
The Spring type: animated, natural, no fuss Each Spring person is unique, and a personal color analysis demonstrates that each has a unique color palette. The custom color palette is based on their skin tones, hair and eye color, face shapes and personality. Some Springs are light and cool, and some are darker and warmer. […]
Where to look: Face or Feet? Your custom color palette helps you choose clothes that will draw positive attention to your face, making you seem as attractive, authentic and credible as possible. Shoes are as far from your face as you can get. Why so much focus on the face? Because we unconsciously seek clues about who we’re dealing with by looking at a […]
Job recruiter extraordinaire Connie Dorigan asked me to write a guest post for her blog. Sharing it here for my friends. Feel free to share it with your friends. If you have questions, give me a call at (360) 903-3659 or email me here. Guest Post: Do You Speak Color’s Secret Language?
I’m heading out for a five week trip, mostly in France. Long trips send many people into a packing panic. Not me. I’ve created a capsule wardrobe that fits nicely into a single carry-on bag. [Ok, I’m also bringing a backpack for my laptop and reading matter. Mid-trip I’m going to Lisbon for three days and will ditch the laptop and use the backpack for a […]
Should you wear black? The color black is beloved by women from Paris to New York. That doesn’t mean it’s a great color for them, and it doesn’t mean it’s a great color for you, either. In fact, of all the personal color palettes I’ve done for clients, only about 15% include any black. Interestingly, […]
Megan: A Sandy Spring Megan is the seventh client we (personal stylist Margo Passadore and I) took to Nordstrom in downtown Portland for a “Before and After” photo shoot. Megan is a sporty gal who bikes across town to work at the Nature Conservancy, which suits her environmentally-conscious lifestyle. She is a Sandy Spring, which means she looks best […]