The other day I ran out of coffee and decided to try Nossa Familia, the espresso shop around the corner from my condo. I was the only customer at that moment, and since I was a newcomer to the shop the friendly barista asked me a few get-acquainted questions while assembling my coffee, including “what […]
Category Archives: Using color
A Gallery of Spring Types
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. […]
What should I wear to my job interview?
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 […]
What shoes should I wear?
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 […]
Do you speak color’s secret language?
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?
Packing panic? Personal Palette to the Rescue!
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 […]
Understanding BLACK in your wardrobe
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, […]
Before-After Photoshoot at Nordstrom: Megan
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 […]
Can’t find the color you want? RIT to the rescue!
My colleague Margo Passadore recently went shopping for a jacket in one of her more dramatic dark neutral colors, forest green. She found a jacket that had a flattering fit and feel, but it was only available in light gray. Gray is too dull a color for someone with Margo’s bright Spring coloring, and wouldn’t coordinate well with […]
Before-After Photo Shoot at Nordstrom: Pat
Pat, a Rose-Tone Summer Pat is the seventh client we (personal stylist Margo Passadore and I) took for a photo shoot at Nordstrom in April. Every client (like every person who has ever gone clothes shopping!) has some sort of “issue” that makes finding the right style, fit or color so challenging. Pat’s issue was a significant change in her shape after […]