Style Harmony

Color Analysis is a hot topic right now. I don't think it has been this top-of-mind since the 1980s when Color Me Beautiful came out. Thanks to those TikTok filters, there has been a new resurgence of interest. I warn you against those filters. There are just some things that technology can't see, can't do and I wouldn't trust them over a trained eye. Now, you might be thinking, "Getting my colors done by a trained analyst is expensive and this is FREE." Well, my friend, you get what you pay for.  When you think about the impact that knowing your perfect colors has on your wardrobe, the fee is quite small. An accurate color analysis by a trained professional will help you save time and money when you shop. You will be able to build your wardrobe around these colors, which means you will spend LESS on clothing that doesn't suit you. MUCH LESS than the fee a trained color analyst charges. The opposite is true if you go by a free filter on TikTok. Do you REAL...

 Going back to your days in art, what do you remember about color contrast? When you use opposing colors to create art, it can be very visually appealing. This is particularly true if you are trying to create energy, excitement, drama, or tension in your artwork.  But what if you want to create a sense of calm, harmony, balance, or tranquility?  If you want to create those feelings, you will choose low contrast colors instead, or colors that are closer together in their depth or brightness. High Contrast Medium contrast Low Contrast As you can see in the images above, the High Contrast outfit is very bold and attention-grabbing. It's created by using 2 colors that are across the color wheel from one another. The Medium Contrast outfit has colors that are in the same color family, but still there is a relative difference in the depth of the colors. Finally, the Low Contrast outfit, while a bright color and high intensity, was created by using 2 colors that are very close t...

 We have all seen the memes about experiencing 4 seasons in one day, right?! Early in Spring it is a very real problem. You may walk out the door wearing a sweater and then be sweating and uncomfortable later in the day when the temperature has risen 40 degrees IN ONE DAY!  So, what's a girl to do to stay stylish and comfortable with the swing in temperature? My Fave Tips to Navigating Wild Temperature Swings Layer Up One of the best things that you can do during the transitional seasons like Spring is to layer up. Instead of grabbing a pull-on sweater to wear, choose something that can easily be removed. In my honest opinion, adding a third layer is almost a non-negotiable if you want to create a stylish look anyway!  Swap out your heavy sweaters for a button-up or open cardigan that goes with what you are wearing (or maybe even amps it up)!  If you can get away with wearing a denim jacket over your outfit (depending on your office requirements), that is a super sty...