Let Color Work For You

Dec 29, 2008 Author: tanya | Filed under: Advice, Droolery, Tasty, gift ideas

As you may have noticed, lately I’ve been thinking about color. I’ve decided to continue on with this theme after my two-week series on the traditional Christmas colors red and green.

This week we are going to look at how celebrities (or, quite likely, their stylists) use color.

What’s Your Favorite Color?

You probably have a favorite color. If you’re not sure, go take a look in the closet – is there one color you predominantly wear?

Make sure you wear colors that work for you, not against you.

Clueless? Ask a trusted friend or, better yet, someone at a department store make up counter to tell you what colors work best with your complexion and hair.

Ready to commit?

If you want to have your own ‘color’, consider purchasing high quality apparel in classic styles: a coat, leather boots, a purse, a cashmere sweater, a wool skirt. Then you can mix and match with your other clothing.

Not sure?

If you’re not ready to commit to one color, or not sure if this will work for you – buy accessories instead. Hat, scarf, umbrella, gloves, purse, and perhaps one nice cardigan. These purchases will help you incorporate your new color into your clothes without too much expense. This will also allow you to change your color every year if you like.

Examples from the Stars

I’ve selected two funny celebrities who have a serious talent for color. They both show that you can have a classy style and be hilarious at the same time.

Ellen Degeneres

Ellen wears a lot of blue in different shades. This color accents her beautiful eyes.

Blue Ellen

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Parker Posey

Parker Posey is one of my favorite comic actors. She also shows us that you don’t have to look goofy to be funny. Notice how wearing one solid color is the perfect setting for jewelry – Parker Posey allows her red clothing to highlight the beautiful necklaces she wears.

Parker