I had my colors analyzed because I kept hearing about seasonal color analysis and was curious to see what it would tell me.

I remember standing in fitting rooms holding up different tops and trying to decide which color looked better. My main strategy? Looking at my eyes.

If a color made my eyes look brighter, I figured it must be a good one.

Color analysis taught me to look at the whole picture instead.

My skin. My eyes. My hair. My natural coloring. And most importantly, how all of those things work together.

Once I understood my colors, I started noticing things I hadn’t noticed before.

Before color analysis, I was mostly guessing

There were colors I liked, but I wasn’t always sure how they looked on me.

I didn’t necessarily think, This color makes my skin look dull or This top is overwhelming my features. I just knew that sometimes I liked what I was wearing, and sometimes I didn’t.

My hair was another piece of the puzzle. I had gotten used to seeing myself with lighter hair, but I didn’t realize how much it affected the overall balance of my coloring.

And black? It was an easy choice because black works with everything, right?

Well…not necessarily.

Looking back at my before photo, I can see what I couldn’t see before my analysis. My skin looks flatter, my hair color washes me out, and the black shirt feels disconnected to my natural coloring.

And yes, there is a cute puppy. Some things are always a good choice.

Then I found out I’m a Spring

Color analysis showed me that I’m a Warm Spring.

And honestly? I love that.

I love color. I love art and design. I like things that feel a little unexpected and a little different. So finding out that my best colors are brighter and more colorful than what I tend to see people wearing felt very fitting.

I could actually lean into color. It’s not like I was excited about wearing black and gray, they were just easy colors to build a wardrobe around. Now, it makes me happy to see a colorful closet that’s still easy to mix-and-match.

My palette has warmth, brightness and a level of contrast that works with my natural coloring. And seeing all of those colors together helped me understand why certain colors felt better on me than others.

It also changed the way I looked at color.

Before my analysis, I was mostly looking at my eyes to decide whether a color worked.

Afterward, I learned to look at my whole face.

Does the color brighten my skin? Does it bring clarity to my eyes? Do I have a jawline? Does it support my features, or do I notice the clothing before I notice the person wearing it?

That shift made a huge difference.

The difference is subtle, but you can see it

In my before photo, the black top is an easy to wear basic tee. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it doesn’t feel connected to my natural coloring.

In the after photo, the warm red-orange top feels much more at home.

My skin looks brighter and clearer. My natural hair color feels more harmonious. The warmth and vibrancy of the color bring out my features instead of competing with them.

And I look more like me.

That’s one of my favorite things about color analysis. You not making drastic changes. You’re simply using color to enhance what’s already there. For me, I went back to my natural hair color, selected makeup with my warm spring color season in mind, and put on a dress in one of my best colors.

How I suggest my color analysis clients use their color palette

You can take your palette and use it however you want. I give you the information, you decide how to use it.

If you love black, wear black. I’ll tell you if there are colors that are more flattering on you than black. If you still want to wear black, I’ll give you a few strategies to help it work better for you. If purple is your favorite color (it’s mine), we’re going to figure out which purples work best for you.

During my color analysis sessions, I spend time helping you find the colors you actually like within your palette. We also look at the colors you’re already wearing to either affirm a color or find a replacement.

Because knowing that you’re a certain season is one thing. Being able to walk into a store, pick up a blue top and recognize that’s my blue is much more useful.

Maybe you’ve always loved green but weren’t sure why some shades feel better than others.

Maybe you wear a lot of neutrals and want to know which ones make the best foundation for your wardrobe.

Maybe you’re standing in a fitting room holding two nearly identical tops and thinking, Which one?

That’s where understanding your colors can really help.

Color analysis can change the way you shop, too

Once you know what you’re looking for, you don’t have to rely quite as much on guessing.

When you know your personal color palette, you know:

• Which neutrals work best with your coloring
• Which shades of your favorite colors suit you
• Which jewelry metals complement your overall coloring
• Which makeup colors feel more natural on you
• Which colors you consistently love seeing on yourself

It doesn’t mean every item in your closet suddenly needs to match your palette.

For me, it means I have a better understanding of the colors I like on myself and why others don’t feel right. You’ll see me in coral, tomato red, turquoise, and orchid a lot with camel, nude, and leather brown replacing the blacks and grays that were my default neutrals.

And I’ll be having fun.

Maybe your colors are worth exploring

If you’ve ever wondered why certain colors make you feel great and others just feel…off, that’s exactly what color analysis can help you understand.

You might have a closet full of clothes but still reach for the same few pieces.

You might love a color on someone else but never feel quite right wearing it yourself.

You might wonder why the lipstick that looks amazing on your friend doesn’t have the same effect on you.

Or you might simply be curious.

That’s how I started.

My curiosity turned into a passion that led me to become a seasonal color analyst. I offer in-person seasonal color analysis in Chanhassen, Minnesota, serving the Minneapolis and Twin Cities area. We’ll look at your natural coloring, determine your 12-season color palette, and spend time exploring the colors that make you feel like yourself.

You’ll leave with a better understanding of your colors, plus a personalized palette you can use when you’re shopping, getting dressed or choosing makeup and accessories.