FB LIVE: Color Consulting 101

What is color consulting? Why should you have your colors done?

During this LIVE want to briefly discuss color consultations . There are thousands of colors out in the world. With the tons of shades, tones and tints, it can be overwhelming at times when you’re shopping. Many of my clients don’t know where to start when it comes to incorporating color into their style because there’s so much to choose from. I get asked “if I wear color, will I stand out in a bad way? I only like neutrals, do you think I could wear colors well?” I always tell them that if you’re a little intimidated by color, the best place to start is to have your colors done. But before we dive in, wanted to give you a quick introduction, I’m Emmaline Chappell and I’m a certified personal stylist. I have my own company called Emmaline’s personal styling. I work 1:1 with successful, everyday women helping them develop a personal style that reflects their vibrant individuality.

Today, I want to briefly discuss color consulting and why you should have your colors done. So one of my services that I offer is color consultations which is where I determine a person’s best colors to wear for their wardrobe. Knowing what your best colors are is super beneficial because not all colors look flattering on us. We all have a specific color palette that makes us look our best. Knowing your best colors will save you lots of money shopping, it’ll make shopping more efficient because you know which colors you should choose and it’ll give you a boost of confidence when it comes to getting dressed. Playing with color wont feel as daunting because you’ll know for certain what your best colors are to experiment with in your outfits.
So how do color consultations work? Essentially, it’s an hour and a half process where you’ll come to my studio and I’ll perform multiple tests that will help me determine what your best colors are. The type of color consulting method I’ve been trained and certified in is the seasonal flow method. Through this method, I analyze your natural personal skin coloring to determine what your season is. There are 16 seasons you could be. In those seasons there are specific colors that look best for that individuals personal coloring. When I say seasons what do I mean: color consulting started back in the 80s with only four seasons a person could be: autumn, winter, spring and summer. As the years have gone by, color analysts realized that there are far more seasons that a person could be. There are four sub seasons within each of the 4 main seasons. And that’s how the seasonal flow method of color consulting was created. It’s a much more accurate and precise form of color consulting. Because it takes into account all of the variations of skin tones and coloring in the world. One of the main tests that I use during a color consultation is the drape test. I have a special set of colored drapes that cover the 16 seasons that I’ll place each drape right beneath your face to analyze how each color is effecting your natural complexion. Some colors will make your skin glows and looks dewy, it’ll brighten your eye color and make your appearance look very flattering. And there are other colors that may do the opposite for your complexion. So for example a coral colored drape may look super flattering one person during the consultation but someone with a completely different skin coloring will look drained and washed out from that color. These effects are what I’m looking for as a color consultant. Through this process of elimination with the drape test, I’ll be able to determine what your season is based on the effects the drapes had on your personal coloring. The best part about color consultations is that you’ll receive this custom color card that fits in your wallet which displays 87 of best wardrobe colors from your season. This is great tool to use when shopping so you can make sure you’re buying your best colors. You also have the option of having this card in a color fan form. Color consultations are great because they’re customized to you and your personal skin coloring. It’s a lot of fun for the clients to be able to see the diverse range of colors they can wear that make them look their most radiant. I highly recommend everyone to get their colors done, you wont be disappointed. If you have any questions about this video please leave a comment or send me a direct message and I’ll answer you asap or if you’d like to have your colors done or would like any help with your personal style or your wardrobe, reach out through my website.

Work with me! As a personal stylist and style coach, I believe you deserve to feel amazing in your clothes and have a wardrobe that you love to wear. With my guidance and expertise, you’ll have a closet that works and a style that makes you feel confident and fabulous.