There's no doubt about it. To create a wardrobe that really works -  one in which every item looks great on you and it all works together - the foundation MUST be top-quality, individualized color information. Those old Four Season swatches from the 80's just won't do the job. (And if you don't even have those, it's time to get going on color.)   We select from nearly 1300 colors the precise hues, values and intensities that spotlight your unique personal coloring.  No limiting categories. You’ll discover your personal power neutrals, your most flattering shade of “white”, most effective accent colors, the best metallic for jewelry and accessories and much more.

You’ll learn which color combinations add authority to your look, which ones make people relate to you more easily and which ones add the most youthful glow to your appearance.   The interactive process lets you see just how the information is developed, so you can adopt the recommendations with complete confidence. You get customized fabric swatches and coaching in how to interpret and apply them.      2 sessions - $189   Scroll down to see how improved color choices transform Christina's appearance.

Christina's entire face appears lifted and smoothed, simply by surrounding her with colors that are more in harmony with her deep, rich, warm personal color palette.  Her hair looks more lively and filled with highlights and she appears younger and more rested.  Each of the photo sets on this page was taken just moments apart, without altering the lighting, touching up the woman's makeup or changing anything else except the colors draped across her shoulders.

Patty has exquisite, delicate coloring, so the harsh black-and-white color scheme overpowers her, making her look drained and severe. We chose black and white for all the "not-so-good" examples because the fashion industry promotes it as universal, when in fact very few people are flattered by such extremely bright such extremely bright colors, especially in such a high-contrast combination.

These softer, paler shades repeat Patty's personal color pattern so the whole effect is soft, but not washed out.  Her skin glows and her eyes become a stronger focal point, helping others make and sustain eye contact with her more readily. Now the attention goes right to Patty's face, not to the strong pattern in the fabric.

Shary has strawberry blonde hair and a peaches-and-cream complexion.  The "universal" black and white combination dulls her hair and throws a glare on her face that acccentuates fine lines and gives her an almost ghost-like pallor.But wait 'til you see the difference color can make.

Shary really comes alive.  You'd never guess it was late at night when we snapped this picture.  Her complextion is glowing, the golden red shows more richly in her hair, and you see stunning cheekbones instead of the gaunt look in the photo above.  Her personal color scheme becomes one with the garment colors, creating a beautiful, harmonious whole.

Even as Marcy's hair has become silver, her look retains a distinct sparkle.  But the abrupt color scheme in this drape is too strong even for her.  When her hair was very dark she could have worn this combination just fine, but now a soft/bright look will be much more flattering.  Many women feel that as their coloring softens they need brighter colors to enliven them.  But in fact staying in harmony with their changing color pattern is the best way to look lovely at any age.

These soft but saturated pinks and purples, mixed with shades of gray and an outline of black, are one example of the perfect balance for Marcy.  Notice how the print and the person become one unified picture.  And do you see how the focus moves from her nose (in the top photo) to her eyes (in this lower one)? I apologize for having only Caucasian examples here.  The concepts apply equally to women of color, and next time I have my camera and willing models in the same place, I'll add some ethnic examples.

Nancy Nix-Rice  -  1512 Ann Ave  -  St. Louis MO  -  63122  -  314-803-4445  NancyNRice@hotmail.com

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