It is not you! It is the color!

Every once in a while some of us reach that pinnacle point where we look in the mirror and see that life has started to pass us by. We are busy, we have kids etc and we have gotten stuck in a rut where what worked maybe two, five or even ten years ago no longer serves us. Or in my case I adored a certain celebrity and wanted to do my makeup and dress like her and boy did I create some color disharmony in my life!

Case in point, it is not you mostly likely it the colors you put on. We all have colors that work naturally and harmoniously with our own coloring. When we are not in harmony with our natural coloring we look in the mirror and feel drab. Our whole demeanor changes and thus our day or life is not as spectacular.

Growing up I was shy and felt like wearing what I wanted to wear color and style wise I wasn't worthy enough for. How could such a shy person wear such bold colors!? I loved classic glamour and the 1950's. But I did not understand how well that could serve me until this past year when I realized it is OK to be myself but also why I felt so down on myself had more to do with the color I was wearing than anything.

So I am going to show you some photos of me, with color disharmony and harmony. The first is a disharmony of me trying to copy that celebrity. I look pale, lifeless and really sallow. I look much older than I actually am.

Now the next photo is me in what I truly love but would I would wear as a Halloween costume because I couldn't see how wearing such a bold face would match such a quiet and shy person. But.....it is more color harmony then anything. I look alive, youthful and felt much more at home in my body!

Is this even the same person!? YUP!
These are the two best places to find your color harmony on your own:  Expressing your truth and The chic fashionista

There are several factors that play into how we feel about ourselves. But color is the quickest and easiest way to turn your mood around. Accepting that what you once wore does not serve you and letting it go is like being on a gluten free diet and you have to give up all your favorites but once you do you will feel so much better and you will not miss those old favorites anymore!

More examples:

Spring's warm blonde = something is missing

Summer's neutral mix of warm and cool = great but not AMAZING

Autumn's fiery red brings out my redness = I will pass

Winter's cool dark, saturated shine = harmony, contrast

Have a beauty inspired day all!