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
Author: Christine Scaman
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 35: Jennifer and Her Many Colour Analyses
In today’s show… In Part 2 of our conversation with style blogger, Jennifer Connolly of A Well Styled Life, Jennifer tells us of her recent colour analysis with SciART analyst, Terry Wildfong, and shares some of the colour advice she’s received over the years. Duration total: 34.44 minutes Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and
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 32: Things We Get Asked
In today’s show… We discuss the questions that colour analysts are asked often (or wish we got asked!): So, what Season am I? (1.30 min.) “I can’t tell warm from cool.” (5.31 min.) My Facebook group said…(14.20 min.) Is colour analysis (PCA) only for Caucasian skin tones? (25.20 min.) Are the 12 Seasons evenly distributed
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
Episode 25: Using Your Colour Palette
In today’s show… We discuss ways of using your Seasonal colour palette to see colours as they are and make beautiful choices when shopping. Duration total: 53.56 minutes Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube by navigating to Chrysalis Colour Analysis, and at LinkedIn on Christine’s profile page at Christine Scaman. Photo credit: Artem
Episode 24: Jorunn and Christine’s Makeup Hacks
In today’s show… We discuss shortcuts, tips, and tricks for makeup to apply and appear the way we want. Our conversation is informal, with topics generally covered as follows: Lipstick and concealer to avoid ‘resting bitch’ face as per Lisa Eldridge (video link in Show Notes), at 6.14 min Lipliner, at 10.14 min Concealer around
Episode 23: Eyeglass Frames with Debi Rushworth
In today’s show… We begin with our chat with Debi about her process for choosing frames (from 2.00 – 21.00 min). Within this period, the discussion for the image below captioned Soft Summer frames begins at 827 min. Our thoughts about Jorunn’s glasses, for the image captioned Jorunn’s rimless and navy frames below, begins at
Episode 22: Align Style Analysis with Florentina Mossou
In today’s show… We are joined by the creator of the Align Style Analysis system, Florentina Mossou in The Netherlands. We learn how our body dimensions are translated to clothing shapes and designs in harmony with our own. Florentina also introduces the Align Makeup Masterclasses, a series of blog posts here on Chrysalis under the
Episode 21: The Magic Third Ingredient
In today’s show… Style Coach, Anna Lazarska, of Perfect Mood Board, is with us for the third part our conversation. Today, the discussion centres around what makes your styles and colours truly personal and individual, and how you choose to express your preferences, tastes, and lifestyle in how you dress. Duration total: 33.05 minutes Find
Episode 20: Pets and Celebrities
In today’s show… We enjoy an informal conversation about Seasons for pets and celebrities. Pets begins at 2.20 min. Celebrities begins at 11.29 min. Duration total: 38.30 minutes Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube by navigating to Chrysalis Colour Analysis, and on LinkedIn via Christine’s profile at Christine Scaman. Show Notes: The Questions
Episode 19: Image Archetype with Anna Lazarska
In today’s show… Style coach Anna Lazarska of Perfect Mood Board in Poland joins us once more. In this episode, Anna explains image archetype and how knowing your type leads to your most flattering clothing styles and designs. *at 2.03 min., Christine should have said “…adjusting the data to fit the results…” rather than the
Episode 18: Style Coach Anna Lazarska
In today’s show… Anna Lazarska is our guest as we discuss colour analysis, image archetype, and how the strategies she used to find the common ground between them in her personal style led to the creation of a style coaching business. Duration total: 24.25 minutes Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube by navigating