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
Tag: seasonal colour analysis
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Announcing FREE Aligned Makeup Masterclass with Florentina
by Florentina Mossou (The Netherlands) Featuring 12B colour analysis and Align style analysis You’re invited! The real magic of makeup is to draw attention to the eyes. Harmonious colours, proportions and textures do not distract the gaze, but guide it. The viewer settles peacefully on the eyes. Body type is key to knowing how to
Episode 17: Hair Colour for Autumns
In today’s show… We discuss hair colour suggestions for the 3 Autumns, True, Soft, and Dark, including natural and chemical colours and colours to be avoided. True Autumn (natural colours begins at 8.11 min; chemical colour at 16.06; to avoid at 22.25) Soft Autumn (natural colours at 23.37; chemical colour at 26.07; to avoid at
Episode 16: Hair Colour for Springs
In today’s show… We follow the order of True, Light, and Bright Spring, divided into natural colour, chemical colour, and colour to avoid: True Spring: natural (begins at 9.19 min), chemical (at 13.16), to avoid (19.02). Light Spring: natural (20.33), chemical, 22.21), to avoid (25.52). Bright Spring: natural (29.11), chemical (31.24), to avoid (39.35). Duration
Episode 14: Hair Colour for Summers
In today’s show… We follow the order of True, Light, and Soft Summer, divided into natural colour, chemical colour, colour to avoid, plus two real world examples. True Summer: natural (begins at 3.40 min), chemical (at 9.05), to avoid (14.25). Light Summer: natural (15.33), chemical, 17.23), to avoid (20.11). Soft Summer: natural (20.45), chemical (24.08),
Episode 13: Beautiful Silver
In today’s show… We discuss wearing our natural silver hair most beautifully, how to manage the transition stages, and tips for choosing hair colour while we still want to cover gray. Duration total: 38.42 minutes. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube at Chrysalis Colour Analysis, or on LinkedIn on Christine’s page at Christine
Episode 2: Colour Basics
In today’s show… We discuss the following questions: What do Seasons have to do with natural colouring? (begins at 1.52/20.25) What happens during and right after a colour analysis? (at 8.02/14.10) Why does the Season concept work for choosing clothes and makeup? (at 10.33/11.44) Does Season change with age? (at 15.18/7.01) Duration total: 22.17 minutes
Episode 1: Welcome to the Colour Podcast
In today’s show… Welcome to the first episode of a podcast series dedicated to straight talk about understanding your colours, using your Season’s palette, and applying both to the best shopping decisions you could make. In this show, you’ll meet your hosts, Christine and Jorunn, hear about their personal areas of interest as colour analysts,
That Moment of Wonderment
by Lisa Kelly (Ontario, Canada) That Moment of Wonderment in your Colour Analysis: A Valentine for you I can still feel my gasp, looking in the mirror when the headscarf (which had covered my hair during the analysis) came off. Was that MY hair? That subtle gorgeous mix of shades – bark, sand, teak, frost