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- Self-esteem & Positive Self-Affirmation
- Self Care and Healing
- Overcoming Grief and Negative Patterns
- Dating Tips by a Family Therapist
- Divorce with Integrity
- Breaking Up is Hard to Do
- How to Wear Color Schemes Effectively
- Supporting Children through Divorce
- How to Handle a Break Up
How to Wear Color Schemes Effectively
by Kimberly Law, Image Consultant
Throughout history, clothing color combinations have been made more complicated than they need to be because fashion has always dictated what we should wear. However one of the nicest things about being an image consultant is that I get the privilege of showing my clients what colors look great with their coloring and what they should wear based on their personality, body shape and goals. Instead of focusing strictly on fashion, they are shown how to bring out their personal best with color.
In general there are two types of color schemes - related and contrasted.
Related combinations are color schemes where the colors have
something in common. An example of this is an analogous color scheme,
where colors are side by side on a color wheel. Monochromatic color
combinations are another related color scheme. These color
combinations refer to colors that are made from the same base color.
The color is altered by toning with grey, adding black, white or a
small amount of another color. When these colors are worn together they
appear tone on tone.
Contrasting color schemes are colors that have nothing in common.
They are on different sides of a color wheel. When side by side they
draw attention to each other and stand out. Complementary color
schemes are the most contrasting. Complimentary color schemes are
when the colors are exact opposite to each other on a color wheel.
For example: red and green; blue and orange; violet and yellow;
another example of a contrasting scheme is using three colors all
equal distance apart on a color wheel. An example of this is would be
wearing red, yellow and blue together in a combination.
To look more elegant, softer, more approachable or harmonious opt for related color combinations. To appear more dynamic, fun or energetic use contrasting combinations.
I highly recommend playing with color and creating your own color schemes with a box of Crayola crayons or paints.
Kimberly Law, AICI CIP
Personal Impact International
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Burnaby, BC, Canada V5B 1N1