Low Value Contrast refers to colours that are only 1-3 shades apart on the grey scale. This creates a soft, blended look that feels elegant and understated. It doesn’t matter where on the grey scale the items sit, just they need to be close to each other in depth of colour. What it doesn’t mean…
There are lots of great colour schemes you can put together in your outfits to create interest and excitement in your outfit. So many people tell me they don’t know how to mix colours, and really it’s not hard. There are a few key tips to consider. Mix colours of similar intensity Mix colours of…
Colour has such a profound impact on our appearance. It really does. Because of this impact, I’m passionate about colour and you will see me wearing colour more of the time than less. It can make you look: younger or older brighter or duller more vibrant or more tired I don’t know about you but…
Contrast seems to be a topic that many find kind of tricky so I wanted to post more pictures to give you examples of different kinds of contrast. Here I’ll be showing you examples of Medium-High Contrast which sits in between Medium Contrast (that is a medium depth colour with either a very light or…
Colour contrast tells you how many colours and what kind of colours to wear at a time, in the one outfit. How Many Colours to Wear in One Outfit Colour Contrasttells you if you should predominantly wear: Neutrals – and you can find out what is a neutral here and here – this is ideal…
Those in the Northern Hemisphere are just coming into spring, whilst we in the Southern Hemisphere are in Autumn (or Fall as you North Americans call it). Pantone has just released its predictions for the fashion colours of Fall/Winter 2016 and interestingly, neither “colour of the year” Rose Quartz or Serenity are anywhere to be…
With Valentine’s Day approaching I thought I’d dedicate a thought or two to the colour red, and how best to choose the right red for you. When to Wear Red Red is an exciting colour. It has some amazing psychological affects, studies have show that wearing red in sports competitions can give you an advantage…
I was recently asked by a reader about whether or not she could wear a beige jacket over the top of her column of colour outfit as she wanted to use the beige as her neutrals with her cool colours. How to Distinguish Between Warm and Cool Beige Now of course anyone can use beige…
More Inside Out Style readers nominate their favourite blog posts here. What would you add to this list? Please share in the comments! Lucie – I would nominate the Fibonacci blog post as my favourite – it was a real aha moment as to why some things ‘felt’ wrong and I had to get changed!…
Depending on your colour contrast (and you can find out how to discover yours here) and personality, you may want to add an accent colour to your outfit to make it pop. So how do you add that extra colour so it makes the outfit look cohesive, rather than as a random element? It’s as…
Thank you for your posts – I really enjoy them and find them useful. I have a question about mixing the colour navy. I tend to wear a lot of (brighter) navy to work (can’t do black) but wonder about mixing different navy pieces, particularly plain navy pants and a jacket/cardigan not from the same…
It’s Spring here in Melbourne (and all the Southern Hemisphere) and Pantone has released it’s forecast for Spring 2016 (Northern Hemisphere). These colours echo many of the colours from the previous colour forecast for Autumn/Winter 2015 and Spring 2015, but are just a lighter or slightly brighter version. Universal Colours Snorkel Blue Limpet Shell Buttercup…
The other day as I was walking through my local shopping mall I glanced in the doorway of Country Road (the Australian version of J Crew or Banana Republic) and discovered that it was awash with olive/khaki type greens. Pantone had forecast that Dried Herb would be a big colour this year, and here it…
One of the questions I get asked most about since changing my hair colour so radically from deep brunette to light blonde, is how have the colours I wear changed. In a word, black, used to be my go-to dark neutral. Particularly in the 15 years where it was impossible to buy anything in navy…
Reader’s question: How do I create more interest and excitement in my outfits? 1. Add Accessories Accessories really make a difference to your outfit. They take it from plain to interesting. They add personality. They add excitement. You want to wear them. Don’t be scared, nobody died from accessorizing. In fact, what most people…
As many people go grey their skin cools down along with their hair colour, but not everyone has cool grey hair and cool skin. Some people’s skin remains warm even though their hair has cooled and greyed, and if they choose not to colour it, find that it can look a little odd if they…
I received an email from Maria of Colour Me Happy who was asking on behalf of one of her readers about choosing Makeup Foundation Colours. It’s a tricky task, and I see so many people with the wrong colour, so here is my guide to help you choose. Undertone and Overtone of Skin The undertone…
Pantone Reflecting Pond is one of my favourite colours of 2015 as it’s just so versatile. It’s a warm deep navy so can be worn by everyone as it’s a truly universal colour. Reflecting Pond is a brilliant neutral that should replace black in so many wardrobes as it will flatter your skin and can…
Hi Imogen, Your northern hemisphere fans need your help. Spring, summer is on it’s way, I’ve searched your incredible archives to find a summer wardrobe capsule featuring your ” column of color” for petites, but alas, I can only find fabulous fall and winter. Please help! It’s getting warm in Southern California. A faithful fan,…
As promised, here are some colour pairing examples with the new Pantone colours of Fall 2015. First up for this series is Marsala – the colour of 2015 mixed with a few of the other Fall 2015 colour predictions. If you’re warm try Marsala and Cadmium Orange (which is a more gentle slightly pink based…
OK, so I’m unlikely to ever be asked to the Oscars, or any such award ceremonies, but when I’m choosing a client’s signature colours, one of the criteria I may run past the colour is “would I dress this person head to toe in this colour and it would look truly WOW” as in, if…
