Color Blog
What Is a Color Season, Really?
You’ve heard your friend say she’s a “True Summer.” But what is a color season? Seasonal color analysis is a way of figuring out which colors actually flatter your skin tone, hair, and eyes. The idea is that everyone has a natural palette—and when you wear colors that match it, you look more alive, fresh, and glow-y.
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How I Use My Soft Summer Colors When Shopping (and How It Takes the Stress Out of It)
As someone who’s always loved clothes but hated feeling like I was guessing what would look good on me, I can honestly say knowing my color season has totally changed the way I shop. I'm a Soft Summer, which means my best colors are those cool, muted tones. Think dusty rose, soft mauve, muted teal, and smoky blues. Once I found my color season, shopping went from overwhelming to kind of fun (yes, really!). I Keep My Color Palette Saved on My Phone First things first: I never shop without my color palette. I have my Soft Summer color palette saved as a photo in my favorites folder on my phone, and I pull it out anytime I’m thinking about buying something. Whether I’m at Target, scrolling through Nordstrom’s sale section, or eyeing something in a boutique, I literally hold up my phone next to an item and compare. Does this sweater match one of my dusty blues or soft lilacs? If not, I know to skip it. It’s like having a little color expert in my pocket. And honestly? It takes so much of the stress out of shopping. I don’t waste time trying on a dozen things that are “meh” on me. I already know what shades are going to flatter me. Shopping Online? I Filter by Color First When I’m shopping online I always use the color filter first. I’ll head straight to the “blu,e” or “green” categories and scan for shades that look like they’ll fall into my Soft Summer world. Once you know what tones work for you, it’s easier to spot when a “blue” is too bright (hello, Clear Spring) or when a “green” is too warm (probably better for a Warm Autumn). Filtering by color saves me from endless scrolling and frustration. And bonus: I’m not constantly returning things because “it just didn’t look right” when I put it on. How Accessories Like Scarves Make Everything Work One of my favorite ways to make an outfit look pulled together — even when I’m working with a closet that’s not perfectly Soft Summer yet — is to throw on a scarf in one of my best colors. Like, I can be wearing a super basic white tee and jeans, but if I add a scarf in that perfect muted plum or dusty teal? Instantly looks intentional. Hats work too — a Soft Summer taupe or soft gray beanie has saved many a rushed school drop-off look for me. Why This Makes Shopping (and Life) Easier Before I knew my color season, I would stand in stores holding things up and hoping they’d look good. I’d buy something because it was trendy or on sale, only to let it sit in my closet untouched because it made me look tired (and who needs that?). Now? If something doesn’t fit within my colors, I don’t even bother. And the stuff I do buy? I actually wear it, because it looks like it was made for me. Want to Find Your Color Season? If you’ve ever wondered, what’s the best color for me? — that’s literally why I started My Color Season. I wanted to make finding your color season simple and affordable (because I didn’t have $300 and a whole day to go see someone in person either!). You just send me a few selfies, answer some easy questions, and I’ll do the color analysis for you. You’ll get a personalized color palette, like the one I keep on my phone, so you can start shopping with confidence too.
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Quiz vs. Pro – Can You Really Trust Online Color Tests?
Think you're a Cool Summer because a quiz told you so? Online color season tests can be fun. But they’re rarely accurate. In this post, we break down why self-diagnosing your color season is tricky, and why a professional online color analysis (done by a real person) gives you better results.
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Why Knowing Your Color Season Changes Everything
Have you ever put on an outfit and felt like something was off, but you couldn’t quite figure out why? The answer might be color. Finding your color season can make shopping easier, styling effortless, and even boost your confidence. What is Color Season Analysis? Color season analysis is the process of identifying which shades work best with your unique skin tone, hair, and eye color. Rather than guessing what suits you, a personalized color season analysis helps you build a wardrobe and beauty routine that naturally works with your coloring. The Benefits of Color Season Analysis Streamline Your Wardrobe: No more wasted money on clothes you never wear. With your best color season in mind, every purchase is intentional. Better Makeup & Skincare Choices: The right tones can enhance your natural features, making it easier to pick the perfect foundation, blush, and lip color. Effortless Styling: Understanding your season and sub-category makes it simple to mix and match pieces that always look cohesive. Save Time & Money: When you know what works, you avoid costly mistakes and endless trial and error. How to Find Your Color Season Traditional color analysis can be expensive and time-consuming. That’s why I created The Glow Guide, a fast and affordable way to discover your season—all from the comfort of home. Simply submit a few selfies, and we’ll do the analysis for you. You’ll receive a customized guide with your best colors and combinations, plus tips on how to work with what you already own.
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