My True Colours

look great, feel confident, be yourself

'Dress shabbily, they notice the dress; dress well, they notice the woman' (Coco Chanel)

It takes 30 seconds to make a first impression that persists for 7 years -
you don't have to be rich, vain or famous to want that impression to be a good one!
Knowing how to dress well is not about buying new clothes, or dressing expensively or fashionably,
but simply understanding the best colours and styles for your colouring, shape, personality and lifestyle.
When you feel confident that you look fabulous, you can express who you are in an instant by what you wear,

IMPORTANT NOTICE - ONLINE SERVICES
During lockdown (and until I think it is safe to work face to face), I am offering online colour analysis, and finding it works very well.

I will need some up to date photographs of you, and any useful information about your current hair colour. You will need somewhere with some good daylight to put a device with a camera and a Zoom connection, and a bit of space for the analysis drapes. Otherwise the session will be carried out as if we are face to face, as you will have the drapes to hold against you (these are quarantined between clients, and posted or delivered to you once we have booked the session).

I will send you the swatch wallet afterwards, and when it is safe to do so, you can come for your makeover and any aspects of the consultation we have been unable to do.

Skincare and make up are available as usual, from me, or via the colour me beautiful website (click here)
Contact me for advice on colour and application, and I can discuss with you via a phone call or video chat.

'Lovely new experience this morning - looked at myself as I passed a mirror and smiled at what I saw. You've given me so much confidence' (client 2019)

Most of us wear 20% of our wardrobe 80% of the time. That's a lot of clothing doing nothing. Meanwhile, the UK is the most wasteful nation, buying more clothes than anyone else, and throwing away more as well. It is estimated that 11 million garments go into landfill every week, and while we are recycling more, the places that receive our recycling are getting so much stuff, that they are now putting it in landfill. Yes, we should also shop ethically, ensuring we are not supporting exploitation, and giving thought to sustainable fabrics. But perhaps we should also buy less in the first place. Our planet can't afford fast, cheap fashion; neither will it do you any lasting favours - just furnish a wardrobe of clothes you don't wear.
I can show you how to have more outfits with less clothes, buying well, but only once, and ensuring you know how to put together outfits from what you already have. You don't have to compromise on style: knowing what suits you means that you can look good, feel confident, and be yourself, without harming the planet.

Need help with these dilemmas?

you are not confident with how you look?
you wear too much black (or beige, or blue...)?
you feel frumpy or stuck in a rut?
your colouring or body shape has changed, and you are not sure what works for you?
you have too many clothes, but still seem to have nothing to wear?
you often return clothes you have bought?
you often buy make up but don't know if it suits you

Would you like to?

save money by knowing how to wear everything in your wardrobe, not just the 20% that you wear 80% of the time.
save time by being able to quickly put together an outfit that works.
shop faster and more easily, without expensive mistakes
buy a small amount of make up in the right colours for you
look great, because everything you have suits you.
be confident because you look the best version of yourself, always.

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Why wait? Call (07557 439317) or email, and look great, feel confident, right now.

‘Compliment coming your way! My dad said he saw you and he said how pretty you were and how clever because red really suited you and you looked amazing – totally unprompted. Mr. Charming!!!’ text received by a colour client following her consultation, who also said 'I can honestly say I have had more compliments in the last few days than I have had for years – all thanks to your great advice' ND

'thankyou for all you have done...without your skills and knowledge I would still be a dowdy 55 year old. I now have the confidence to dress quickly and smartly, and I feel alive!' GG

Here is the news for April

After a long, dark and isolated winter, it feels good to have the sun shining and a few more possibilities in what we can do. I am so grateful for all the loyal clients who have continued to order makeup and skincare; also for those new clients who have braved a Zoom analysis and are now waiting for their face to face follow up. I will let you know when I am fully open again (probably when my household have been vaccinated), but until then, Zoom services will continue, and you can collect purchases from my doorstep with a remote payment link.

It would appear that 2021 is set to be a colourful year, and I'm expecting to see a riot of bright shades. My go-to brand for colour is Kettlewell, a company that is as passionate about colour as I am (and it also ticks the boxes for quality and ethical manufacture). You will find a plethora of basic pieces in vibrant, cheery shades such as Hot Pink, Lime and Aqua, and plenty of more muted colours too. Ignore the seasonal labels and just look at the colours. Remember that how you put colours together is just as important as what the colours are.

If you need a new top (first shop your wardrobe), the Essential V Neck shown above is bang on trend, as shades of orange are expected to be huge this season. If 'Nectarine' isn't your thing, you can choose from twelve other shades.

Spring Masks

Matching your mask to your hair accessories is also a trend right now. The ones above are from Etsy (purchase here).

Sadly for many of us, face coverings are here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future: all the more reason to find one that you like. Of course, they're not meant to be a fashion accessory, but given that they cover most of your face, why not have aesthetically pleasing ones?

After you have considered functionality (more important than anything else), you can't go wrong with your best neutral colours. Depending on your palette, these could be shades of stone, pale grey, coffee, nude, navy and forest green (to name but a few). A good tip is to pop a mask of the same colour as your jacket/coat/trench into the pocket. That way, you will always have one on hand, and it will match your outerwear.
Prints can look fabulous but are also restrictive, especially if you want to achieve a coordinated look. Some brands offer masks matching their clothes - a great solution if you have a special event to attend.

Natural fabrics such as cotton and silk will help you keep cool in warmer months - something to consider if you suffer in the heat.

Gloom-busting Colours

Can the colour you wear really affect your mood? Yes, it can. You can influence your mood each morning as you select which clothes to wear. Yellow evokes positivity; red is stimulating, whilst green represents harmony. Blue will give you confidence, and orange is synonymous with energy.

Of course, it's important to select your best shade of any colour, or it could end up wearing you, or worse, make you appear tired and unwell.

So, as you get dressed tomorrow morning, choose a colour that will reflect how you want to feel. Try it, you may be surprised.

Spring Clean your Makeup

Chances are, you've not been wearing much makeup since lockdown. Don't forget that it has a shelf life, and keeping it for a long time is a recipe for bacteria and other nasties. If anything has been open too long, throw it away, and wipe over everything else to clean it up.

Then think about freshening your look. When you know what you actually need, a makeup routine can take as little as one minute.

When we can meet face to face, you may want to book a makeup refresh session. I will show you your best colours, and advise on what you really need, based on your personality, colouring and lifestyle.

Keep an eye on the website, so you know when I will be open for consultations in person again.

Buy well, buy once, buy less
- your bank balance will be happier, as will the planet.

I will help you translate this season's key trends into your wardrobe in a way that makes you look and feel fabulous. One or two pieces will update your wardrobe, and if you get colour and style right, will give you value for money in years to come.

Get in touch today to book your appointment, whether you need a review of your colouring, a complete start from scratch, help with sorting your wardrobe, a gift for someone else, or a FREE make up or skincare refresh.

for more information, or to book, contact PAULINE BISHOP
telephone 07557 439317 email pauline@mytruecolours.co.uk

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