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
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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:
Studio St. John is Traveling
Studio St. John is traveling! Studio St. John travels to Norwalk, Connecticut and Charleston, South Carolina in March of 2023 for Personal Color Analysis. Spring is in the air! Personal Color Analysis is an opportunity to instantly refresh your appearance by enlivening your natural coloring with hair, make-up and clothing choices that complement the inborn beauty that is already
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:
Soft Summer Inspiration WITHOUT USING BLUE
by Jorunn Hernes (Norway) I get the most wonderful inspiration from the readers of my Nordic Simplicity blog. I loved this comment from my reader Mandy, who is a Soft Summer and shone a light on the (blue) elephant in the room. Challenge accepted. Blue is an easy colour for Summers, perhaps too easy, to
The Misunderstood Season
by Terry Wildfong (Michigan + California) During my almost 30-year career as a personal color analyst and doing colors in both the 4-season and 12-season systems, one thing remains consistent – the misunderstood season. In the early 90s, before the internet and social media were the norm, my clients came from my talking with people
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
