DISCOVER YOUR BEST COLORS QUIZ!

Finding the right colors that complement your skin tone and enhance your natural features can make a significant difference in your overall appearance. Answer the following questions to uncover the palette that suits you best. Be honest and choose the response that best reflects your preferences and characteristics.

  1. What is your natural hair color? a) Blonde b) Brown c) Black d) Red

  2. How would you describe your skin undertone? a) Warm (yellow or peachy undertones) b) Cool (pink or blue undertones) c) Neutral (a mix of warm and cool undertones)

  3. What color are your eyes? a) Blue b) Green c) Brown d) Hazel

  4. Which metal jewelry do you prefer? a) Gold b) Silver c) Rose gold

  5. When you're outside, what happens to your skin in the sun? a) It burns easily b) It tans evenly c) It sometimes burns but then tans

  6. What colors dominate your wardrobe? a) Warm tones (reds, oranges, yellows) b) Cool tones (blues, greens, purples) c) Neutrals (whites, grays, blacks)

  7. Which of the following looks best on you? a) Earthy tones (olive green, mustard, terracotta) b) Jewel tones (emerald, sapphire, amethyst) c) Pastels (soft pinks, mint green, lavender)

  8. What is your favorite lip color? a) Coral or peach b) Berry or plum c) Nude or pink

  9. Which season do you feel most drawn to? a) Spring b) Summer c) Fall d) Winter

  10. How do you feel about bold, vibrant colors? a) Love them – the bolder, the better! b) Like them in moderation c) Prefer more muted and neutral tones

Scoring:

  • For each "a" response, add 2 points

  • For each "b" response, add 1 point

  • For each "c" response, add 0 points

  • For each "d" response, add 1 point (if applicable)

Results: 0-8 points: Your best colors are likely in the cool-toned spectrum. 9-16 points: Your best colors may lean towards warm tones. 17-24 points: You have a balanced palette and can experiment with a variety of colors.

Remember, these are general guidelines, and personal preferences play a significant role in choosing your best colors. Enjoy exploring and embracing the hues that make you feel confident and fabulous!

 

 

-HAIR-

Roots. If you dye your hair, touching up your regrowth three days before your photoshoot is ideal.

Get a Trim. Neat, healthy hair is youthful and vibrant. If it’s been a while since your last haircut, even a subtle trim can make a world of a difference.

-HANDS-

If you paint your nails, soft neutral colors work best. Otherwise, neatly shaped and clean nails are great. If you wear one, clean your wedding ring. Using a toothbrush and toothpaste is a great day-to-day way to clean your ring, but most professional jewelers have sonic cleaners that make it sparkle.

-CLOTHING- 

Your portraits should be a reflection of you, just more polished. Choose outfits you love and feel good in. Fitted clothing is always the most flattering. Flowy and billowy clothes that lack structure will add extra volume to your body shape in a photo.

A wrap style dress or wrap shirt is always a flattering choice on any body type. The wrap accentuates your waist and gives you shape in the photo and the v- neckline frames your face and shoulders.

High waisted slacks and skirts are great. For every size woman, high waisted pants look fabulous and give you more options for posing. 

Textures work well and can evoke a soft, warm, and approachable feeling. Texture creates interest in an otherwise smooth and simple outfit. They can be incorporated into your outfit with fabrics such as wool, flannel, tweed, corduroy, linen, silk, said, leather, or velvet.  

Bright and busy patterns should be avoided on shirts that will be worn without jackets as they are distracting from the subject. Patterns work best as accents with accessories to add interest to an outfit. Matching more than two patterns is not recommended . You can match any two types of patterns, as long as they are different sizes and densities. 

Pattern rule: You don’t want the pattern to distract from you. Large print florals, soft pattern, animal prints and vertical stripes can add personality. The easiest way to add this to a look is under a jacket, blazer or sweater, or with accessories such as a scarf. Or to just go all out like the image above.

Blue is a universally flattering color. Covering your upper arms and no cap sleeves appears most appropriate for a professional headshot.

Matching your outfit to your eye color is always a good move.

V- necklines are flattering on everyone because they create a natural frame for your face and narrow the shoulders.

Jumpsuits are a great alternative to a blazer look as they photograph with a professional vibe but tend to shape the body and do not add extra bulk when posed.

Accessories are important. They give you an intentional look. Choose earrings that do not take attention away from your face but accent your jaw line such as a simple drop earring. Necklaces can add personality, so if you love a chunky necklace - go for it! If you wear bold jewelry and it is your signature, then please include it in your look. 
*My stylist will also have jewelry options for you on the day of your photoshoot. 

THE DAY-OF CHECKLIST

-The night before, get a good night’s sleep. A little self care goes a long way on the day of your shoot.

-Please come in wearing makeup.

-For hair: please come with dry and styled hair - how you’d wear it professionally.

-Clean nails, neutral color if painted are best, but if you wear bright colors normally-  go for it!