WHY Color Matters!
At the risk of appearing to be a rebel here, in addition to struggling with a capsule wardrobe concept (see MORE on how and why I converted my thinking on this HERE), I also struggled to narrow my focus on COLOR. While YES I can be a bit of a rule breaker (I don’t like to be confined in my options!!) I came around on this topic of color and here’s why — bottom line is SIMPLICITY.
While I don’t always like rules or to be told I can’t do something what I’ve learned is that some rules or guidelines are there to HELP me and keep me on track and that is what I’ve discovered is truly the secret of the knowing and creating a wardrobe that is aligned with your COLOR CODE.
No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening - it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained this way. (Hebrews 12:11)
So as we first seek to understand what the Color Code System is, it’s important to know that it’s based on the fact that God created us all unique! Each one of us as women was created with unique characteristics that make us who we are and that includes the color of our hair, our eyes, skin tone, facial features, our gifts & experiences - all of it!! SO of course how color applies to each of us and what brings out our natural features best is going to differ because of that uniqueness!! For some - yellow is a beautiful color! It compliments their skin tone and features like a ray of sunshine! For others - yellow washes them out and makes them look pale and pastey! This difference is based on each of our dominant color characteristics.
Back in 2007, Shari Braendel created the Color Code System to help women find the BEST colors that compliment their natural features. Through this system, there are SIX Color Code collections that highlight what colors work best for YOU, based on hair color, eye color and skin tone. Using this system enables women to identify what colors can best camouflage imperfections while bringing out their best features. Color has the ability to transform the way you see yourself and how others see you as well. It can make your skin look fresher and younger, your teeth look whiter, and your eyes look brighter. When you are wearing the colors that are best for YOU, you will naturally stand out and SHINE. Others will notice and you’ll receive compliments such as, ‘Wow - you look fabulous! Are you doing something different?’ or ‘You just shine today!’. The right colors will make you stand OUT.
You are here to be light, bringing out the God-colors of this world. (Matthew 5-14)
Another key benefit that I’ve grown to LOVE about the Color Code System is it’s convenience and efficiency. As I have learned what colors work BEST for me, I have built my capsule wardrobe around those colors that have enabled me to literally mix and match everything that I own. I use a few key neutral colors for essential key pieces (e.g. trousers, blazers) and then add a POP of color for tops and accessories here and there to mix things up. When I maintain a color theme for the season, I can basically grab any piece from my closet and it will go together. Basically my closet is full of mix and match items (think Granimals for adults!!) that not only are colors made for ME, but also make getting dressed easy and simple! I don’t know about you but I could use a few LESS decisions to make during the day, amiright?! It makes getting ready in the morning so much less stressful!!
SO - this rebel has officially been CONVERTED! Now that doesn’t mean that I always follow the rules (let’s be REAL ;-)) BUT it does make my life SO much easier and can do the same for you!!! Ooooh and PS - if you aren’t sure of your Color Code, there are a couple of options available to you:
You can take the online Color Code assessment for FREE by clicking this link HERE or
If you want more of a hands on approach, I offer 25 minute Color Code consults for $35 and will walk through it with you! To set up a consult, reach out to me HERE and we can set up a time!
Now go and shine BRIGHT my friend!