Episode 50: Cosmetics for Your Season

In today’s show… Anna Lazarska of Perfect Mood Board in Poland  is our guest. We learn about the recent launch of her cosmetics brand for the EU. Anna tells us about the products and colours available for the 12 Seasons via her webshop, and we discuss various other topics related to wearing the most beautiful

Episode 49: Colour Analysis for the Next Generation

In today’s show… We enjoy a conversation with Michelle (Boni) MacIsaac, one of our youngest colour analysts, with a studio in Florida.  As a Korean-American, Michelle shares her colour analysis experiences as we explore the influences of age, culture, TikTok, Korean trends in beauty and skin care, and finding our personal beauty. Duration total: 43.42

Episode 48: Neutral Combinations for Springs

In today’s show… The unique properties of Spring’s neutral colours, how they participate in all-neutral outfits, and how we  manage the challenges. (begins at 0.00) Neutral combinations for True Spring. (32.55) Neutral combinations for Light Spring. (38.10) Neutral combinations for Bright Spring. (46.20) Duration total: 54.17 minutes Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

Episode 47: Neutral Combinations for Summers

In today’s show… We discuss the following questions: What’s easy and less easy in creating elegant combinations with neutral colours for Summers? (begins at 0.00) Neutral combinations for True Summer. (18.57) Neutral combinations for Light Summer. (41.45) Neutral combinations for Soft Summer. (50.57) Duration total: 1hr 03 minutes Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and

Episode 30: Shopping for Colours Online

In today’s show… Jorunn and Christine discuss how they use online shopping for themselves, their clients, and their websites. They explain their colour choosing process in detail, and reveal their hits, misses, and the colours and products that cause them anxiety. Duration total: 68 minutes Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube by navigating

Episode 46: A First Look at NDU Colors

In today’s show… We are joined by Terry Wildfong and Larell Meier, creators of the new (and amazing!) NDU Colors palettes for the 12 Seasons of personal colour analysis (PCA). We’ll hear about the planning and purpose behind the (many!) products and learn the opening date of the online store for our calendars. Duration total:

Episode 45: Neutral Combinations for Autumns

In today’s show… We discuss the following questions: Creating interest with Autumn neutrals colours (begins at 1.57) Neutral combinations for Dark Autumn (at 8.55) Neutral combinations for True Autumn (at 23.12) Neutral combinations for Soft Autumn (at 34.23) Duration total: 46.29 minutes Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube by navigating to Chrysalis Colour

Episode 44: Colour Analysis Q&A Part 2

In today’s show… We discuss the following questions: Can you do colour analysis online?  (begins at 1.12) “I don’t like my Season.” (at 4.57) Does every colour in the Season suit every person or should some be avoided? (at 23.44) Should our best colours bring us into focus, blur imperfections, or both? (at 48.09) Duration

Episode 43: Neutral Combinations for Winters

In today’s show… Today, we share ideas for creating elegant yet understated looks for Winters using their neutral colours. Duration total: 51.35 minutes Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube by navigating to Chrysalis Colour Analysis, and on LinkedIn on Christine’s profile page at Christine Scaman.  Show Notes: The Questions discussed in today’s show:

Episode 40: Colour Analysis Q&A

In today’s show… We answer general and Season-specific questions from our audience about colour analysis and how to apply their colour palette to their own appearance. General: Should I change my lipstick with different outfits? (3.21) Bright Winter: How does an introvert wear bright colours? (10.01) Bright Winter: Choosing eyeglass frames. (17.55) Dark Autumn: Looking

Episode 39: Texture and Colour

In today’s show… We discuss the relationships between fabric texture and colour, shine in textile and skin tone, and the fabrics we find most evocative for the 12 Seasons of natural colouring. Broad categories of texture, including weight, weave, drape, and shine. (at 1.34) Why does texture matter, adapting to our Season, and texture ‘stereotypes’.

Episode 38: Season Stereotypes

In today’s show… We discuss the values and limitations of Season stereotypes, those categories that describe ‘average’ or ‘general’ appearances of persons in each of the 12 groups of natural colouring. Where do they come from,  why do they exist, and how might they help or hinder us with our own colour choices? Duration total:

Episode 37: Colour, Style, and Magic with Cate Linden

In today’s show… We meet with style and image analyst, Cate Linden of Louisville, Kentucky, USA, and are inspired by Cate’s approach for merging science and technique with beauty, practicality, and soulfulness. Becoming a style analyst and Cate’s vision for clients (3.00) PCA (Personal Colour Analysis), PIA (Personal Image Analysis), and Cate’s style and colour

Episode 36: Meet Mississippi Colour Analyst Mary Steele Lawler

In today’s show… We meet SciART and 12 Blueprints colour analyst, Mary Steele Lawler of Luminosity in Mississippi. A wonderful storyteller, Mary Steele shares personal and professional insights about colour in a warm climate. Mary Steele’s journey as a colour analyst and upcoming business relaunch (1.27 min) How Mary Steele never stops thinking about colour

Episode 34: A chat with style blogger Jennifer Connolly

In today’s show… We chat with a style blogger with a focus on mature women about Personal Colour Analysis (PCA). Jennifer Connolly of A Well Styled Life tells us of her journey to know her colours through various eras, PCA systems, and results, and shares what sets the SciART system apart. Duration total: 43.30 minutes

Episode 33: Wardrobe Challenges

In today’s show… We discuss our own colour challenges and invite each Season to try activities to flex and strengthen their colour muscles. Christine’s challenge (5.46) Jorunn’s challenge (12.51) Challenges for Winters (30.09) Challenges for Springs (38.37) Challenges for Summers (46.29) Challenges for Autumns (55.23) Challenges for all (66.01) Duration total: 1hr16min Find us on

Episode 31: Dyed Hair or Going Silver?

In today’s show… We share an honest conversation about the hidden costs of chemical hair colour with a focus on women over 40 and the choice to wear silver hair. This is not an episode about which colour to dye for your Season (covered in Episodes 12-17 under the Podcast tab). It is an episode

Episode 29: Body Image

In today’s show… We speak with nature, professional, and brand photographer, Viktorija Gedrimiene, about her latest venture in boudoir photography. Join us for a candid conversation about the challenges of body image self-perception, the standards that women face, and how seeing ourselves as beautiful can be a first step in healing. Duration total: 39.10 minutes

Episode 28: Men Wearing Colours

In today’s show… We discuss how men’s reasons for having a colour analysis differ from women’s, as does their experience of the process and application of their Season colours. Takeaways for Summer (at 26.06) Takeaways for Springs (at 28.56) Takeaways for Autumns (at 28.56) Takeaways for Winters (at 32.15) Duration total: 45.05 minutes Find us on

Episode 27: Interiors and Weddings

In today’s show… We discuss managing colours for groups of people with different colouring, specifically a family home and a wedding party. Interiors and home decor (0.39 min) Wedding parties and groups (25.50) Duration total: 41.09  minutes. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube by navigating to Chrysalis Colour Analysis, and on LinkedIn by

Episode 26: Grays

In today’s show… Our conversation takes a practical approach to shopping for gray for the 4 True Seasons and their 8 Neutral (combination) Seasons. What is ‘neutral gray’? (at 4.05) Is there a gray that goes with everything? (6.50) What are warm and cool gray? (8.07) How do I choose ‘saturated gray’? (9.30 Autumn grays