Having your colors done?

[Gothampc]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 6:12pm

I was on an elevator last night, and a man was telling a woman how colorful she looked. And she said she was a "bright autumn". Then she asked the guy is he had had his colors done?

Question: Isn't having your "colors" done a 1980's thing? Do people still do that?

[Joshua488]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 6:14pm

I thought this was a thread about Steel Magnolias!
Updated On: 5/5/05 at 06:14 PM

[gettinhep]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 6:19pm

I don't know if it still applicable for everyone. But, I do know that the colors in the 'Winter' chart do suit me, while other 'seasons' do not.

Yes, I'm a 'Winter.' Dramatic, don't you think?

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 6:59pm

Yeah, Carole Jackson, et al were an 80's phenom. I had my colors done in the 80s and even now, if I stick to the "winter" colors, I look best. I think once you know what you look good in, you always keep it in mind.

[Pinky]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:12pm

I think I need to get my colors done...I'd die if pinkwas not one of my colors!!!

Updated On: 5/5/05 at 07:12 PM

[LittleFish8386]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:15pm

I have no idea what the hell "having your colors done" means...

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:16pm

Pinky - There are different shades and tones of pink. There's a pink for every 'season'.

Oh, geez, I'm sounding like a friggin Color Me Beautiful consultant. What's next - Mary Kay?
Updated On: 5/5/05 at 07:16 PM

[LittleFish8386]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:19pm

What?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:23pm

Bluemoon, I'm a winter too!!! Yay!! Not that I have any idea what colors to wear - I just know I'm a winter.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:24pm

Color Me Beautiful - it was a color and wardrobe consulting group in the 80s. Very popular. They looked at your hair color and skin tone and told you what season you were: spring, summer, etc. Each season had a palette of colors that would look best on them - as well as colors that would wash you out or make your skin tone look bad.

LF, let me save you the $100.00 consulting fee - you are a spring! And a beautiful one at that!

[My Fair Lady]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:26pm

I had my colors done. I'm an Autumn.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:29pm

The only reason I know what this means is because of "Roger and Me"- Michael Moore getting his colors done was hilarious. I think he was an Autumn.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:31pm

Rath - I figured you were, just from your ethnic background. Wouldn't you say LF is a spring (blonde hair, fair skin)?

MFL - do you have red/auburn hair? I spent a year with lots and lots of auburn highlights and told myself I could wear brown and gold, etc. No way. The olive green stuff is still in the closet.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:33pm

I only know I'm a winter. I can't assess anyone else, Bluemoon, but you seem to be an expert so I'll trust you.

What colors should I be wearing??

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:41pm

Oh crap, Rath there are @ 40 of them! lol

Let me think - deep rich colors - navy blue, burgundy, black, teal, forest green, deep purple, anything with a blue tone to it.

Also "clear, icy colors" - icy, pale pinks, blues and greens

Avoid: anything with an orange or yellow tone (like no fire engine red - use a red with a blue tone; bluish greens instead of lime green)

Ok, step right up and get your horoscope as a bonus.....

[My Fair Lady]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:50pm

Bluemoon-I have dark brown hair, almost black. I wear a lot of olive green and I'm told it's a nice color for me.

[LittleFish8386]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 7:58pm

But how did you figure out I was a spring? Did I miss something? Is the only reason I am not getting this b/c I havent slept in 3 days and am a blonde?

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 8:01pm

Is this for makeup... or clothing in general...

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 8:04pm

Being blonde has nothing to do with it - the 3 days without sleep? That explains a lot! Finals???

The picture of you that you has as your avatar told me you were a spring. Blonde with plae skin. Fun colors (my sister is a spring). Pinks, corals, greens, bright blues, etc. When you get some sleep, try to find an ols copy of "Color Me Beautiful". It's kinda fun.

[LittleFish8386]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 8:10pm

I guess you are right, considering today I am wearing a pink and white stripe collared shirt, and an argyle vest that is comprised of mostly pinks and purples....I see now.

Yes, I just finished finals, but the lack of sleep has nothing to do with that. I think I am getting sick or something.


Can Springs wear leather pants? I really want a pair...
Updated On: 5/5/05 at 08:10 PM

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 8:20pm

DayDreamer - the original book had clothing color and styles (a real hoot, looking back at the 80s styles now), but also had make up color guidelines. Carole Jackson - the founder - actually produced her own make up line for a while based on the seasonal color schemes. I have to hand it to her - her book said my eyes would look best with a dark, pine green eyeliner and it has made all the difference. On the other hand, if I use brown eye make up people tell me I look really tired. I'm sticking to the green!

Welcome to the board, by the way.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 8:21pm

LOLOL.....all I kept thinking is, who's dying their hair now?

Updated On: 5/5/05 at 08:21 PM

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 8:27pm

"all I kept thinking is, who's dying their hair now?"

Answer: everybody, it seems. It's kind of fun to do.

Queen Vicky looks lovely today, Elphaba.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 8:37pm

Should I be wearing pine green eyeliner? Will the ladies swoon?

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 5/5/05 at 8:53pm

The ladies will love you no matter what you wear - or if you wear nothing at all! You are simply lovable. Green eyeliner is for those of us who need to try harder.

:looks around empty room::

Ok, *I* need to try harder.