DIY Color Analysis

Do you know how to wear the right color? We allHow do you decide which undertone you are? Simple
have tons of clothes in our wardrobe, but are theyway is to look at underarm of yourself and if you
the right one for your skin tone? Color analysis it thecan do comparison with your friend to see if you
answer to this question. It is also known as skin tonehave golden, peachy color of your skin or it looks
color matching or color seasons. I hope this is not avery pale yellow to it. (Refer to what I said above)
new term for you, and actually the first person 
brought this idea can be dated back to 1840s.Once you've determined the undertone of your skin,
 then you can try to find the best color for your skin
I know you're not here for the history, then why isin particular. Basically, warm complimented with
this important for you? Wearing a right color canwarmth, while as cooler undertone is best with colder
enhance you and brings out you, while if you wearingcolors.
the wrong one the color could wash away you and 
makes you look tired. A right color can make yourSure you can always consult with your stylist if you
look radiant, your eyes brighter and clear, your hairdon't have one, as most of us can't afford that. We
reflects the highlights. Sure you will often hear thedo it by ourselves. Let's begin with the preparation.
complements—as "you look great!"You will need a natural lighting best is the day light
 but not too sunny. Then you should have a natural
We all want to make good impression for others,background no color distractions best color is white.
especially the first impression. Do your own colorThen take out all the colors you have, not necessary
analysis can help you to wear the most appropriateto be clothes. So try on colors like white or black
color in your big days like wedding, interviews andfirst, if it looks good on you, you're probably a cool
other important occasions.undertone. If not, we try the grey, navy, or brown.
 If that looks better you're a warm undertone. Keep
So the there are basically two color undertones:trying all the colors you have and see which one is
warm and cold. Warm tone refers to those whoseyour color? Remember when you are comparing the
skin has very dark brown with golden undertones;color, you have to notice whether the color takes
brown with golden undertone; medium with goldenaway from you or the color brings more attention to
undertones or pale with peach or gold undertone. Butyour face. Observe what does the color do to your
cold refers to: very dark brown with reddish or blueeyes (is it brighter?), hair (reflect highlights?) and
undertones; brown with pink undertone; true oliveface? We always want the color brings more
(most Asian and Latinos); medium with no color inattention to our face more than the color does itself.
cheeks; medium with faint pink cheeks, pale with noIf you can't decide let your family member or friends
color in cheeks; pale with pink in cheeks; pale withto help you.
pink undertones, and ruddy-pinkish red. 
 Now have fun and be your own color analyzer.