Hello everyone! As we settle into autumn, here are some outfit combinations that feature the same casual sweater with varying levels of warmth. I’ve thrifted all of these items and have chosen petite sizing to better accommodate my smaller frame (5’3″ or 160 cm). Easy to thrift brands that have a wide range of petite …
Exploring the Winter Color Palettes: Dark, True, and Bright Winter
Welcome back to my seasonal color exploration series. Today we’ll compare the sub-seasons of Winter (Deep Winter/Dark Winter, True Winter/Cool Winter, and Bright Winter/Clear Winter) and observe the progression of dominant color qualities throughout. Scroll to the bottom for the full video on my YouTube channel. Philosophy on Color SeasonsBefore immersing ourselves in the realm …
Exploring the Autumn Subseasons in the 12 Seasonal Color System: Soft Autumn, True Autumn, and Dark Autumn
Hello everyone. Here is the Autumn installment of my 12 Seasonal Color exploration series. I’ve curated photos that embody the different qualities and “energies” of the sub-seasons to hopefully help you recognize and develop a more instinctual and inspired connection to and understanding of their different dominating color qualities. Autumn Reds & Oranges Autumn, a …
Exploring the Delightful World of Summer Colors: A Guide to the 12 Seasonal Color System
Welcome back, everyone! I’m excited to introduce a new series that delves into the captivating world of the 12 seasonal color system. In this blog post, we’ll focus on the four main seasons and explore the unique characteristics of each sub-season within summer. Instead of isolated shades, we’ll take a visual journey through photos to …
Guide to the 12 Seasonal Color System: Pt. 2: Physical Color Dimensions and the 12 Seasons
In this post, I’ll elaborate on the color dimensions discussed in Part 1 of this color series, but first, let’s address the purpose of this entire endeavor. What is the Purpose of Any Seasonal Color System? The “best” colors are the ones that harmonize and enhance whatever subject they surround- whether it be a person, …
Guide to the 12 Seasonal Color System: Pt. 1: Color Dimensions and the 4 and 12 Seasons
If you are interested in exploring or utilizing the wonderful 12 Season Color System but feel overwhelmed with the terminology, this post is for you! I’ll explain the underlying theory and color dimensions in a way that is relevant to the 12 Seasonal Color system so that you can familiarize yourself with these very important …
Guide to the True Summer Seasonal Color Palette
The True Summer Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, True Summer (also known as Cool Summer) is a season dominated by coolness, and softness or muted-ness. (Cool and Soft). True Summer falls between Light Summer (Light and Cool) and Soft Summer (Soft and Cool). The palette focuses on colors with lower chroma …
Guide to the Light Summer Seasonal Color Palette
The Light Summer Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, Light Summer is a season dominated by lightness, coolness, and a bit of softness. (Light and Cool). Light Summer falls between Light Spring (Light and Warm) and True Summer (Cool and Soft). The palette focuses on colors with relatively moderate chroma (in between …
Guide to the Light Spring Seasonal Color Palette
The Light Spring Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, Light Spring is a season dominated by lightness, brightness, and warmth. (Light and Warm). Light Spring falls between True Spring (Warm and Bright) and Light Summer (Light and Cool). The palette focuses on colors with relatively high chroma (far from very muted), a …
Guide to the True Spring Seasonal Color Palette
The True Spring Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, True Spring (or Warm Spring) is a season dominated by warmth, clarity, and brightness. (Warm and Bright). True Spring falls between Bright Spring (Bright and Warm) and Light Spring (Light and Warm). The palette focuses on colors with high chroma (far from very …