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 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

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