Thanks, Luana. Do you think I look good in black? I never think pure black and pure white are my best. I do much better when they’re with other Dark Winter colours. The hair is very dark here too. But, thank you for the compliment. Who is ever objective about themselves? I think I just felt too dramatic.

Aah, I missed that there were two pictures of you in blue. I meant the dark blue top. I read that link earlier, while I was browsing the blog; it was most helpful.

I can see to look at your picture that we’ll enjoy this session. You will be enlightened, inside and out!

You new colours look great on you. It just goes to show what an awesome change getting your right colours can make.

Your skin definitely looks a lot brighter and fresher in the after photos and the new makeup colours are beautiful as well. I am looking forward to get my analysis done and having the same great results:)

Look at http://www.coloranalysis.com

If you type http://www.sci-art-global.com, you should get a page that redirects you when you click a link.

Let me know if you don’t find it.

I’m sorry that some of your messages are being lost. I’m certainly answering everything that comes through. I’ve had some internal issues with the site myself, probably all resulting from a hosting service migration in early July. I’m hoping this will settle itself with time, as it appears to be doing from my angle.

My best no-smudge mascara recommendation is Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero Smudge. I moisturize several times a day, I smear on sunscreen and it does not move. Removes easily with water and a little massage.

Lipsticks that don’t bleed, I will be less useful. I’ve read on Paula Begoun’s site that she battles that issue. I’d suggest you search there.

I like MAC Powerpoint eye pencil. Give it 20 seconds to dry and it stays put well.

Thanks
Cathy

I’d begin by not changing a system that you feel works and just see what you (and others) think. If you are Dark Winter, your predominantly cool skin will carry gray, silver, white, or any combination well. A sharper gray might be better than a soft gray (George Clooney vs Paul Newman). The sharper the gray, the more likely makeup can stay the same. You could choose more gray in your clothing to repeat your new hair colour and gray down your makeup as well.

You might find yourself able to wear even cooler clothes and makeup, more like True Winter, as the gray takes the warmth out of your hair. You may move to a cooler position on the scale but still be Dark Winter. I doubt you’d actually get to True Winter since it requires your skin to change and it won’t likely happen to that extent. The PCA system I believe in doesn’t involve hair colour, remember, only skin colour and its reaction to the drape or clothing colour.

If your gray is softer, you might reduce the intensity of the makeup but be careful with that. As we age, our features blend into our face more and need cosmetics for better definition. The colours to use are basically the same just a little brighter or more intense.

What makes this fascinating and frustrating at once is that every single person is unique unto themselves. You can generalize but you could miss with someone who falls outside the average. You know what I’d do? Let your hair become the shade you want (not because it affects the PCA, but to adjust what you see in the mirror and to fully transition to those possibly softer-cooler years) and then have yourself analyzed. You’ll have the right answer to your questions.

I’m glad that readers can perceive a change. I feel like the edges are crisper, both inside and out, like I’ve finally settled into my own skin.

Did you mean that you wondered about the makeup colours? The season Colours Book that I use to choose clothing and makeup is from Sci\ART Dark Winter.

There was a recent article called Makeup Palette Adjustment that will show you the specific makeup colours. I really don’t buy makeup anymore, so there haven’t been any changes. I believe the final pictures are in MAC Scant lipgloss, MAC Breath of Plum blush, Clinique Black/Brown eyeliner, Merle Norman Mink eyeshadow, and I think that’s it. I mix Clinique Fair Neutral Repairwear and MAC Studio Sculpt in NW15 foundations because the Clinique alone is a good neutral but still a little too pink.

As an aside, there was a reader in Oakville recently who asked when I could do PCA for clients. The answer is anytime. I apologize that I’ve mislaid your name, so if you are interested, please e-mail me. Also, my wonderful trainer, Terry, is holding a PCA training session in London, Ontario for 4 students, hopefully in September. You can get the info at the Sci\ART site. They usually look for models as well. Puh-lease, if you register for the course, mention that you learned of it here. I receive a little present of Colours Books, you see. Women gotta help each other. It’s what we do best. I will be there, so you even get to meet me!!

Absolutely love the tranformation! Could you tell us what colours you are wearing?

Thanks
Cathy