Let’s be honest, most of us could use a little nudge (or a full-on makeover) when it comes to figuring out what really suits us. Whether it’s clothes, accessories or make-up, having a second opinion, especially one that’s expert and totally unbiased, can make all the difference.
This is where Colour Me Beautiful steps in. Their colour consultations are designed to help you figure out exactly how to show off your best self. I actually had one of their full consultations gifted to me years ago, and yes, we’re talking about 15 years ago now. It was such an eye-opener. I walked away with a much clearer idea of what worked for me and how to wear it with confidence.
So when Colour Me Beautiful got in touch recently to see if I’d like to try their Express Colour Service, I didn’t think twice. Who wouldn’t want a quick colour refresh with expert advice, all without spending hours in front of the mirror wondering if that shade of green is your green?
As I arrived at the house of my Colour Me Beautiful consultant, Ann Skidmore, she greeted me with a big smile and instantly made me feel completely at ease. Ann brought out a selection of colourful capes—just like the one you can see in the photo—and started holding them up to me one by one. Honestly, I was amazed at how quickly it became obvious which colours worked for me. The right shades made my skin glow, while the wrong ones left me looking a bit washed out.
Once Ann figured out my colour type, she took me through exactly which hues were my best friends and even gave me a handy little card with all my perfect shades on it. It’s the ideal size to pop into your handbag, making it super easy to keep with you whenever you’re out shopping.
My colours came out as Warm and Golden, and I was given a handy little card with ten shades that suit me perfectly. Not only did it list the colours, but it also included suggestions for how to combine them in a way that works beautifully for me. I really loved that extra detail because it sparked a few outfit ideas straight away. I can already see it being super helpful next time I go shopping and want to pick up a few bits to fill the gaps in my wardrobe. There were tips for accessories too, plus make-up suggestions to complete the whole look.
One of the things I enjoyed most about the consultation was that it felt like proper, uninterrupted me-time. You get around 40 minutes with an expert colour consultant who’s completely focused on you and what works best for your colouring, style and confidence. It’s all about helping you discover how to make the most of yourself through colour, and it feels like such a treat.
After the colour chat, we moved on to make-up and tried out a few products together. It turns out I’m much better off using browns around my eyes instead of black. I’ve always used brown eyeshadow, but now I’m officially a brown mascara convert. We picked out a few lovely bits for me to take home, including the brown mascara, a mossy green eyeliner, a lip liner and a lipstick. We also chose a lightweight Olivia scarf in a beautiful rust shade, which I’ve already worn a few times to add a pop of colour or the perfect finishing touch to an outfit.
I went into the consultation feeling fairly confident about which colours suited me, but the Express Colour session really reinforced that. It also helped me appreciate just how much of a difference the right colour combinations can make, and I came away with some brilliant make-up tips too. I’m definitely feeling more confident now, both in how I dress and how I do my make-up. It’s amazing what a little colour know-how can do.
Disclosure: I was gifted the Express Colour consultation by Colour Me Beautiful. As always, all opinions are my own.