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(Video) Color and Contrast – Low Contrast

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

Low Contrast Level

Cate Blanchard lends the perfect example of low contrast.

Her hair and skin values, along with the value of her eyes are consistent.

Now that you’re filled with all this good knowledge on color contrast, view Oscar De La Renta’s 2011 Spring Fashion Runway Show with a new set of eyes.

 

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(Video) A Look at Color as it Relates to Contrast – High Contrast

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

High Contrast

Wearing colors that are in sync with your natural color scheme play a significant role in your overall look. But don’t be fool. There’s more to the color equation. Identifying the level of contrast that exists in the colors of your own body and then repeating that level of contrast in what you wear is the little secret many color consultants fail to mention.

How to identify your contrast level

•  Take a self-photo and convert it to black and white.

•  Determine if your hair value is dark, medium or light.

•  Determine if your skin value is dark, medium or light.

Take a look at this picture of Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The high contrast between her hair and skin is easily recognizable.

 

Converting this same picture to black and white, notice how her dark colors appear very dark and her light colors appear very light.

Now, look at supermodel Alek Wek. Do you think her contrast level is high, medium or low?

Alek, too, has a high contrast level. Notice how the whites of her eyes and teeth contrast highly with her dark skin.

Alek’s high contrast is even more prevalent in this picture, as here we see not only how the whites of her eyes contrast with her dark skin, but also the contrast of the reflected light on her face.

 

Both look fabulous in high contrast color-combinations. Another winning look is wearing colors that contrast strongly against their hair

or skin

Now, take a look at this video. Note how all the models have dark hair; not one blond. Medium Contrast


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(Video) Rhianna Works the Cover of Rolling Stone Magazine

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

I caught a glimpse of Rhianna’s “Rolling Stone” magazine spread today and it set off my internal fire alarm. Talk about a visceral reaction!

Those flaming red locs, coupled with her Goddess curves . . . Lawd have merCY! What’s in that Barbadian water? Quick, call the fire department!!

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Honeysuckle Offers a Little Something for Everyone (Video)

Friday, February 25th, 2011

It's not the fragrance of the honeysuckle flower that draws the hummingbird to its nectar; it's the color.

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Honeysuckle.  According to Pantone Color Institute, it’s the color of the year, but for most men, even the name intimidates.  What’s more, this color’s mere pink hue is enough to turn many men off.  But honeysuckle is not a little girl’s pink; this sophisticated pink is for grown folks.  Used in smaller dosages, honeysuckle can work quite well even on the most testosterone-driven man.

About honeysuckle.  It’s said that the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree, and honeysuckle’s mother, red, is the most physical, viscerally alive hue in the spectrum. Be prepared for an immediate boost in your look and overall feeling when you don this color.  

Here’s an interesting fact:  It’s not the fragrance of the honeysuckle flower that attracts the hummingbird to its nectar; it’s the color.  With that said, expect a bit of magnetism when you wear this hue.

How to incorporate honeysuckle into your wardrobe. Men can inject instant verve and vigor into their spring wardrobe by incorporating bits of honeysuckle. For the daring, pair a honeysuckle colored shirt with a navy, grey or charcoal suits. Alternatively, for a more corporate look, choose a striped design tie to offset the color with more masculine hues such as brown, navy or grey. Do keep in mind that this is a high intensity color. Make sure your attitude mirrors that intensity. Honeysuckle is a great color for warding off the winter blues. Try it! Add this lively hue to your wardrobe today.

Want to know more about the hot hue for Spring 2011? Image Consultant and Color Expert Indigo Zuri aka The Color Gurl has just what you’re looking for.

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(Video) Style Ingredient – Color Matters

Monday, February 21st, 2011

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of speaking to the women of Way of Life Christian Church on my favorite topic; color. Here’s a snippet.

Recipe of Style – Color Matters from The Colour Gurl on Vimeo.

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