Spicy
Cinnamon or Ruby Red:
How to Select Your Best Colors
By Lakeysha Green
From
sultry wines, to sophisticated blues,
its no surprise that color is one
of the most important elements of
a woman's wardrobe and almost critical
when it comes to making the best
impression. Choosing the right shade
can awaken tired skin, and even
visually take years off our appearance.
Colors have the power to impact
the way we look and feel; affecting
our moods & even those around
us.
But
how do we determine which colors
work best for us? It may not be
as tricky as you think. The colors
we see in clothing and cosmetics
fall into one of two categories:
blue based colors and yellow based
colors. Blue based colors look best
on cool skin tones, while yellow
based colors look best on warm skin
tones.
What
is My Skin Tone?
The
best way to visually determine if
your skin tone is cool or warm is
to look at your skin in natural
daylight against a white, neutral
surface. Easiest way? Wrap a white
towel around your hair and another
around your body, leaving your shoulders
and face exposed. When under natural
daylight (i.e. the light source
coming in through a window) look
at the under tone of your skin in
your reflection. Cool skin tones
can be rosy, olive, or blue-black,
while warm skin tones are more golden
or peachy.
Choosing
the Right Colors
Cool
skin tones look radiant in rich
vibrant colors, and cool pastels.
Some of your best colors include
royal blue, emerald green, ruby
red, silver, rich plum, frosty pinks,
and aqua blues.
Warm
skin tones look wonderful in warm
earthy colors. Some of your best
colors include bronze, coral red,
olive green, soft ivory, mocha,
cinnamon and rich pumpkin and gold.
Making
it Work
The
next time you are out shopping,
check the color along with the price
tag. Have a look at your reflection
and ask yourself the beow.
Does
it bring out my eyes?
Does it add a warm glow to my skin?
Do I look refreshed?
And
lastly, dont forget to experiment
with new colors! Its the only way
to find your winning combination.
