What are my colors?

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cosmo22

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#1
This is a girly question for the ladies and the gay dudes and the I suppose the metrosexuals.

Is there a place in NYC where you can go and they tell you what colors to wear with your skin tone? I often buy things that I think are a nice color but then they are a horrific color on me.

I know there are places where you can get a list of the colors that are in your color pallette... Do people know of these places?
 
GoldDustWoman

GoldDustWoman

difficult but worth it
#2
#2
I bet if you asked Rachel "Rachelicious" she would know this kind of stuff. She's good about those things. tell her I sent you! She has applied colors to my face and critically appraised my wardrobe, all for the good. And I'm sure she would know the pros, too.

- Michelle who is clueless and resistant to change.
 
Rosie

Rosie

Code 4 "SASSY-ASS!"
#3
#3
Go to the cosmetics wing of a department store like Bergdoff Goodman's or Macy's and ask the consultants for info- re: promotions calendar- upcoming events like free facials and make-up consultations. Generally if you get a make-up consultation- or free make-over which they do, do rather often- the artist will undoubtedly tell you what shades are best for you or just ask them about color consultations/ making your skintone to to your wardrobe and make-up.

I hate myself for knowing this by the way.
 
'licious

'licious

Sparkly
#4
#4
I was lucky w/ GDW, b/c we have very similar skin tones. I'm happy to try to help.

My instinct is peachy colors for your lips and cheeks but I could be horribly wrong. Go with the experts...

And let's not forget BrownstoneBrat! Lady, holla if you have any recommendations.

1) For makeup: Bobbi Brown. Go to the counter during a low traffic time of day if you can. Have them do a day look and a night look for you. You can always try to find similar products at a lower price point. I do recommend their eyeshadow - it's pricey, but it lasts forever and I've never had one break.

2) For wardrobe colors try Saks or any department store that offers personal shopping services. Confirm that they can help you with your ideal clothing colors and cuts. Make an appointment, be prepared to spend some money, but milk them for information.

3) If you prefer DIY, you could try Color Me Beautiful, of Roger & Me fame. It's been around for eons and was recently updated. I haven't read so, I can't recommend it's purchse, but the library should have it. There's also a more recent title.

4) If I find anything on Our Friend the Internet, I'll post it here.
 
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Brownstone Brat

Brownstone Brat

Hates the LAX-JFK redeye
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#7
For make-up:

Look no further than your friendly neighborhood MAC store.

Unlike many of the women at cosmetic counters in Department Stores, MAC only hires trained make-up artists to work at their stores. Go to the MAC store in Soho (but go during off hours, so that you get all the attention you deserve), I've had really good experiences there. Plus, MAC makeup is fantastic (there's a reason all the drag queens swear by it). They have the best colors, the shadows don't fade, the mascara doesn't flake and the blushes are just darn pretty. And, it's cheaper than a lot of other make-up lines. I bet you'll be surprised what kind of colors you can wear.

For Clothes:

Shop with a friend you trust, who you think dresses well and who will, above all, tell you the truth.
 
MarkOn10th

MarkOn10th

What do I do?
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Are the colors that one looks good in during everyday life the same colors that one looks good in on stage or on camera? (I suppose this applies to make up, but as I wear none, to clothes too.)
 
Billy Merritt

Billy Merritt

Stay on the floor!
#9
#9
If you live in New York your color is black, with some grays, for formal maybe brown or other earth tones. But don't fuck around, put on your blacks.

Appearance guy,
The Billy
 
A

Alison

Ali, Baby
#10
#10
I believe under the lights is more of a "night" look, rather than an everyday look. (Usually darker eyes, darker lips, bronze cheeks- not pink, etc.) Nothing too extreme, just your normal stuff- but more of it.

As for clothing- my girlfriend and I had this same question once, so we went into H&M (which sorts its clothing by color) and picked 3 or 4 shirts in ever color group, but with different hues. We then went into the dressing room and tried them on by color category, asking each others opinions as to which color we could get away with. Now I tend to buy a lot within the same two or three colors, and then add other colors every now and then. I think I go by what makes me feel the best.

Also, if you tend to get a compliment in the same shirt, try and remember the cut of the shirt and the color, and find similar styles.

And If you don't have time to try on something before you buy it, always wrap it around your neck like a scarf and see how it looks next to your face.

Final Thought:You can never go wrong with wearing colors in the same family as your eye color!
 
'licious

'licious

Sparkly
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#11
Brownstone Brat said:
Look no further than your friendly neighborhood MAC store.
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Right-o. MAC has a much wider range of colors than Bobbi. My experiences with their makeup artists have not been so good. But as BB said, try the SoHo store.

MarkOn10th said:
Are the colors that one looks good in during everyday life the same colors that one looks good in on stage or on camera? (I suppose this applies to make up, but as I wear none, to clothes too.)
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Avoid red, black and patterns for on-camera. Shoot for jewel tones and pastels.
 
edna

edna

footloose and fancy free
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#14
This thread reminded me of a turquoise shirt that I bought. Everytime I wore it i recieved tons of compliments. It was very plain, and boring...but i loved it. And my damn laundry lady took it. I'm almost positive she took my "disneyland" sweatshirt too.

Freaking no english speaking clepto hooker.

I do not agree about the dark colors for on camera. Depends on what you are selling.
I do agree that jewel tones are pretty and should be worn more...where is that shirt?
 
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