When I first learned about the whole length-balancing thing, I was pretty confused. For one, I tried to measure everything to the inch, which is not at all necessary. Later I learned that there are a finite number of classic formulas, like a knee-length skirt or dress, and within an inch or two is close enough. If I …
Gone are the Color Me Beautiful days, when color temperature was queen and color swatches were prime minister. Want a color philosophy that is timelessly flattering to you? Learn to mimic the way your personal coloring combines colors. Color characteristics: What hues are present in your coloring? How do they relate to each other on …
In Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45 , my new favorite author, Christopher Hopkins, shows how to work with color blocking, that is, where dark colors versus light colors are worn. It’s an under-used concept. Consider, for example, the fact that the Type A figure is the most common figure type. Consider …
