by Anna Lazarska (Poland, Europe) Dark hair doesn’t make you a Winter. Learn where this color analysis myth came from, why it fails, and 3 signs your Season label is wrong.
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How To Test Neutrals vs. Colors in Your Seasonal Palette
by Tracy Kay (West Virginia, US) Why Neutrals Are the Trickiest Colors in Your Palette When most people think about seasonal color analysis, they imagine the beautiful chromatic colors — the blues, greens, pinks, and corals that make their complexion come alive. These colors are often the easiest to evaluate because their hue, chroma, and
5 Things I Love About Being a Light Summer
by Kate Stoltzfus (Pennsylvania, US) Series – Part 2 When I discovered I was a Light Summer, it took me some time to embrace it and then, a few weeks later, I felt like everything suddenly made sense—my instincts, my preferences, even the colors I’d always been drawn to without fully understanding why. The Light
Contrast and How You Can Use It to Your Advantage
by Jorunn Hernes (Norway) Exploring how you can make the most of your contrast level in outfits Each of the 12 Seasons has their own inherent contrast level. Knowing the contrast level of your Season and using it when planning outfits in addition to picking colours from your colour palette, helps express your Season’s essence.
Color Analysis as an Event Activation: A Standout Success at PCMA 2026
by Shannon Keppley (Pennsylvania) In January 2026, three Chrysalis Colour affiliates — Rachel Nachmias (Philadelphia, PA), Kate Stoltzfus of My Colors Pop (Lancaster, PA), and Shannon Keppley of Season Me Pretty (Mechanicsburg, PA) — were commissioned by Pinnacle Live to create an interactive color analysis experience at the annual Convening Leaders conference hosted by the
5 Things I Love About Being a Bright Spring
by Johanna Järvinen (Finland) Series – Part 1 We all have our own perspective on colour, and certainly on our own colour palette. I’m going to start with just mentioning my own colour journey, so that you’ll be better able to understand my reaction to finding my correct palette. Initially, I guessed myself to be
Welcoming your Bright Season palette: A new guide for Bright Spring and Bright Winter
by Christine Scaman (Canada) When we first discover our Season and receive that beautiful fan of colours, many of us feel a mix of excitement and hesitation. The palette is gorgeous, unforgettable even, but how do we take these 60 or more colours into real life? How do we build a wardrobe that suits our
Three Faces of True Winter
by Anna Łazarska (Poland) When you were draped as True Winter you probably went through makeup recommendations and makeup looks for your Season with a mix of excitement and horror, wondering how to apply them to your personal situation and lifestyle. Chances are that you were slightly intimidated by the bold lipstick colors and could
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
Makeup for 12 Seasons in Europe
by Anna Łazarska (Poland) and Christine Scaman (Canada) In the past 3 years the world as we used to know it has dramatically changed, which affects us even on such a mundane level as makeup availiblity. The Covid pandemic, Brexit and wars in different parts of the world changed our lives more than we expected.
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
Have You Got Your Perfect T-shirt Yet?
by Anna Łazarska (Poland) One of the first clothing items I purchased after my PCA was a purple t-shirt. Keeping in mind my analyst’s advice how I needed time and practice in order to learn how to recognize my colors, I avoided major closet investments in the first couple of months. I figured buying just
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: