We�re just coming out of winter here in New Zealand and I�ve been wearing a lot of black. Black is almost our national colour because so many Kiwi women wear it exclusively.
I knew I was being a bit naughty and not doing myself justice though because black is very harsh on my colouring. It is for a lot of women actually, and I even heard that it makes the dark circles under your eyes stand out and your skin look older. I don�t want that!
I had my colours �done� in the nineties and I am a Soft Summer which is summer tending towards autumn. I thought this was quite apt as late summer/early autumn is my favourite season. I have muted colouring that is easily overwhelmed with bright, clear colours (and black), and my best shades are in the image above.
Even though it was very trendy to have your colours analysed then, I�d still recommend it now because the right colour (especially near your face) really makes all the difference between looking fresh and youthful or� not.
I still have my colour wallet so I am going to go through my new season (the season is new, my wardrobe is not) clothing and see what it looks like to only put soft summer colours in my closet and leave out the rest. I think what I�m afraid of is that there might not be much there.
Another great tip which I�m sure I have mentioned before is that your hair colour, eye colour and skin colour are three excellent shades for you to wear in clothing. In my case these would be light taupe/grey, dark blue/grey and blush pink. I have a linen shirt in a dark blue/grey and receive compliments every time I wear it. My black tops? Never.
Do you love the colours you wear and what are your favourites?
Have you ever had your colours done?
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