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BEST LIGHT COOL neutral LOOKS

30/7/2017

BEST LIGHT COOL neutral LOOKS
These outfits have been put together to create a better understanding of how to mix and match colors, contrasts, and materials to get that right look for your appointed group.

Lilac and lavender hues are great light, neutral, and fresh colors on the LIGHT COOL neutral. It's a color that is really similar on both the LIGHT COOL and the LIGHT WARM chart, so it really brings out the unique look of this sub-group.

This type of soft golden yellow is probably the closest a LIGHT COOL will come to orange on their chart (next to the tomato red and peachy pink). However, the LIGHT COOL neutral has enough influence from the LIGHT WARM to pull of some shades of orange. So, orange is not impossible for this sub-group.

Both light and bright shades of both neutral, warm, and cool toned pink, are really great colors for this delicate, low contrast group flowing into the LIGHT WARM.

Bright shades of green can also be a good look on the LIGHT COOL neutral. Just pay extra attention to the shade of the color, as this is not emerald green or typical mint green. These colors have a blue undertone, and has been softened. That means that these colors have been lightened to fit this group.

Navy blue is also a great color for the LIGHT COOL neutral. Just make sure you remember that this navy blue (coat and skirt) is actually a lot lighter in color than the typical very dark and deep navy (purse). Accessorize with neutral or similar tones to makes sure the look doesn't become too bold. The best way to do color blocking for this type is to do it monochromatic, or use colors that are close in shade and intensity.

Here are three examples of a good kind of red for the LIGHT COOL. This first type of red is the more pink toned red with a blue undetone, and more true to the cold color family. However, since the LIGHT COOL neutral is not purely cold, they can do both with even greater success than the other LIGHT COOL types. Pattern or color blocking is best done either monochromatic, all light colors, or pairing dark and bright with soft and light.

Light and soft shades of neutral and cool toned pink, purple, and blue, are really great colors for this delicate, low contrast group.

Light shades of blue is one of the best colors on a LIGHT COOL neutral, next to the the other light and or neutral shades. So if you want a colorful everyday look, blue is a great color. These blue shades are actually so good on this type that it can even be matched with black without it becoming too harsh. Light colors will still be a better accessories look, though.

If you like an edgy look, it's best to do one in your own best colors. You don't need to go all black to be edgy.
Pick an edgy shape or material in a LIGHT COOL color, and it will look a lot more natural and fresh on you.

Soft white, baby pink, and baby blue, are all incredible colors on the delicate and light toned LIGHT COOL neutral. The low contrast level and light skin makes them perfect for this snow queen look. This type can combine a lot of light and soft colors, without looking childish.

The LIGHT COOL neutral, just can't go wrong with a light ballerina pink or a soft and light blush. These colors brings out the absolute best in this delicate and light toned type.

Nude, beige, greige, grey, stone, taupe, and all these soft neutral colors are a great look for the LIGHT COOL. They are also your best colors for accessorizing a bold or dark colored look, as it will help soften the overall impression and keep it light. This dark purple-brown is very much a LIGHT COOL color, but you should still be a little careful with pairing it up with other dark or bold colors. A very dark look can easily become a little dull on this type.

Most shades of cold, soft, and light blue will look lovely on this type. You could even say that light blue might be the LIGHT COOL neutral's absolute best color. Combined with silver, it gives a icy feel few other than this type can pull off.

A great way of pulling of a "black and white" look, is to switch it around and go for a "white with black" look. For this to work, the soft white should dominate the look and the black print has to be gentle. Combine it with a neutral tone for a soft look.

This light coral is also a great color on this type. Just don't confuse it with very saturated shades of coral. Also, if you want to wear black and white patterns, this kind of small print is the best way to do so. The black and white actually comes off as grey and gives a softer look. It's technically a little "color cheating", but that's how you do your version of what's traditionally more of a bold and CLEAR look, using LIGHT COOL colors.

Purple is an amazing color on the LIGHT COOL neutral, just make sure the shade is not too bold, but rather has a softness to it. Dark or light, the color should not be very "loud". Try to separate a deep and dark or highly saturated color, from the soft, light and delicate version. If it has a little grey or white added to it, it will make the color appear more calm.

This is a raspberry red and almost more of a hot pink shade, and a great look on the LIGHT COOL neutral.

Silver, platinum, white gold, pearl white, gold, and a silver and gold mix are the best metallics for the LIGHT COOL neutral. Silver is your absolute best metallic, but these others are a close second. Gold works really well on this neutral sub-group too, because it's flowing so much into the LIGHT WARM.

Icy grey and ballerina pink are both great examples of a neutral and striking look for the LIGHT COOL neutral. Grey is the LIGHT COOL's version of black, and great for basics and accessories. Light and medium pink is a lovely look that will bring out this sub-groups delicate features.

Chiffon yellow, is the absolute best type of yellow on the LIGHT COOL neutral. A neutral can get away with a lot more yellow than any other LIGHT COOL, but the best color will still be what's right for their type.

This watermelon, shades of pink, and colors similar to these, are part of the reason why it can be so difficult to separate LIGHT COOL and LIGHT WARM colors. Not only do their color charts actually share a lot of colors, with only slight differences to set them apart. But, on top of that, the LIGHT COOL neutral is so borderline the LIGHT WARM, that they actually look good in many of the same colors. Sometimes because the colors on the chart are similar, and sometimes because they can borrow colors from eachothers.

This "baby colored" outfit, would look really childish on most of the other color types. However, on the LIGHT COOL neutral it just looks too good not do it, and it comes off as fresh and flattering instead.

The other type of green a LIGHT COOL neutral can use, is a dark type of cold green. However, these types of darker LIGHT COOL colors has been lightened to fit the LIGHT COOL color family. This is to make sure the shade doesn't become too dark or saturated, so it can still match the low intencity of this type. If you compare it to dark shades on higher contrast groups, you will notice that this is a softened version of the color.

This third version of the best kind of red for the LIGHT COOL neutral, is a type of light tomato-red. It might look a more of a warm color, but it looks surprisingly fresh on the LIGHT COOL. It will still look a bit more orange on a LIGHT COOL than it would on a LIGHT WARM, but it's still a very pretty look. Just make sure the tomato-red you pick is the lightened, soft and fresh version, not the bold, dirty and fiery version.

When accessorizing the LIGHT COOL colors, you want to use soft white, light grey, nude, beige, greige, silver, or something similar. A LIGHT COOL neutral looks it's best in delicate color combinations. Even a LIGHT COOL color can become a little harsh if combined with a high contrasting color, so keep it light.

As any good little summer group, a LIGHT COOL neutral has to look good in grey-ish shades of brown. If you want a casual and neutral toned look for every day use or basics, grey-brown, taupe, grey, stone, navy blue, soft white, nude, beige, greige and so on, are your colors. Black is best left to days when you can do a full face of makeup. Gold will also work really well on a neutral.

This color is a grey-green with blue undertones, similar to the qualities of the color stone. It's a great "dark" color on the LIGHT COOL neutral, as it comes of deep and rich without actually being dark and saturated. It also has that cold toned look that makes it brilliant as an ice queen colored metallic. If you want to use black accessories, it's best to pair it with soft, delicate, and light, LIGHT COOL colors.

DETERMINE YOUR COLOR GROUP

(Photos in this post are borrowed from HM.COM, Jollychic.com, and a few are random pictures from Tumbler or Pinterest or found on Google. Unknown source.)

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BEST LIGHT COOL soft LOOKS

13/7/2017

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BEST LIGHT COOL soft LOOKS
These outfits have been put together to create a better understanding of how to mix and match colors, contrasts, and materials to get that right look for your appointed group.

Most shades of cold and light blue will look lovely on this type. You could even say that light and soft blue might be the LIGHT COOL soft's absolute best color. Combined with silver, it gives a icy feel few other than this type can pull off.

A pink with a blue undertone looks really great on the LIGHT COOL soft. Combine it with other soft colors to make sure the look doesn't become too saturated. If you must use black, either use makeup to krank up your contrast level, use it on small areas, keep it far from your face, or on accessories. The soft has a slightly higher tolerance for the deeper colors, so dark accessories such as these, can work well enough on this type. Dark grey would be better than black though.

Most shades of cold and light blue will look lovely on this type. Light blue is such a great shade on you, that you need to pick a really wrong shade for it to look bad.

Chiffon yellow, is the absolute best type of yellow on the LIGHT COOL soft. Also, when accessorizing the LIGHT COOL colors, you want to use a light or soft color, like the soft white and silver in this example. A LIGHT COOL soft looks it's best in soft color combinations. Even a LIGHT COOL color can become a little harsh if combined with a high contrasting color.

This red is what you could call a light red or a soft coral red. It's similar to the tomato-red in the previous outfit, but the difference is that there is a drop of pink in this one which is more true to the a COOL color family. Just make sure the color you pick is the lightened and soft version, not the bold and bright one.

This soft salmon pink, is another reason why it can be so difficult to separate LIGHT COOL and LIGHT WARM colors. Because they do actually share a lot of colors with only slight differences to set them apart.

Both cold grey and soft teal are great shades on the LIGHT COOL soft.

This purple, taupe/grey-brown look with a black purse, is a good way to do a dark toned look on the LIGHT COOL soft. The many toned look softens the contrast between the shades, and makes it look less harsh (even the black).

Silver is your best metallic.

Soft white is an incredible color on the delicate and light toned LIGHT COOL soft. The low contrast level and fair skin makes them perfect for this snow queen look.

Bright shades of green can also be a good look on the LIGHT COOL. Just pay extra attention to these particular shades, as they're not as saturated as they may appear. They have a blue undertone and has been softened, which means that these colors have been lightened to fit this group. Stronger looking colors such as these are best accessorized by using light and neutral tones, for a low contrast look.

Purple is another amazing color on the LIGHT COOL soft. Just make sure the shade is not too bold, but rather has a lightness and a softness to it.

The LIGHT COOL soft, just can't go wrong with a light ballerina pink or a soft and light blush. These colors brings out the absolute best in this type. The LIGHT COOL can actually pull of "baby" colors without it coming off as a childish look.

Light and soft shades of neutral and cool toned pink, are really great colors for this delicate, low contrast group.

Nude, beige, greige, grey, stone, taupe, and all these soft neutral colors, are all great looks for the LIGHT COOL soft. They are also your best colors for accessorizing a dark colored look such as this purple-brown skirt, as it will help soften the overall impression and keep it light.

Another great way of pulling of a "black and white" look, is to switch it around and go for a "white with black" look. For this to work, the soft white should dominate the look and the black print has to be gentle. Combine it with a neutral tone for a soft look.

As any good little summer group, a LIGHT COOL true has to look good in grey-ish shades of brown. If you want a casual and neutral toned look for every day use or basics, grey-brown, taupe, grey, stone, navy blue, soft white, nude, beige, greige, jeans blue, and so on, are your colors. Black is best left to days when you can do a full face of makeup.

Another type of red for this group, is the more pink toned red with a blue undetone. This one is more true to the cold color family, but since the LIGHT COOL soft is not purely cold, they can do both. As I've mentioned before, combine a saturated, bold look with either neutral colors or another light tone to keep it LIGHT.

Silver, platinum, white gold, and a silver and gold mix are the best metallics for the LIGHT COOL soft. Silver is your absolute best metallic, but these others are a close second.

Soft shades of pink, such as blush is a really great color for this delicate group. Combined with grey, it's the ulitimate soft look.

If you want to wear black and white patterns, this is the best way to do so. The small print appears a lot softer and actually comes off as grey. It's technically a little "color cheating", but that's how you do your version of what's traditionally more of a bold and CLEAR look, using LIGHT COOL colors. Patterns and color blocking is best done either monochromatic, all light colors, or pairing dark and bright with soft and light.

Icy grey is a great example of a neutral and striking look for the LIGHT COOL soft. Grey is the LIGHT COOL's version of black and great for basics and accessories, as it brings out this sub-groups delicate and light features. This is also a great example of a "soft and delicate" print. You don't want your prints and patterns to overpower your low contrast level.

Because the LIGHT COOL is flowing into the LIGHT WARM, it's not as cold as the other cold toned groups. This makes this type of light tomato-red, look surprisingly fresh on the LIGHT COOL soft. It will still look a bit more orange on a LIGHT COOL than it would on a LIGHT WARM, but it's still a very pretty look. Just make sure the tomato-red you pick is the lightened, soft and fresh version, not the bold, dirty, and fiery version.

This soft golden yellow, is part of the reason why it can be so difficult to separate the LIGHT COOL from the LIGHT WARM. Because they do actually share a lot of colors with only slight differences to set them apart. If you pay really close attention there are differences, but just not very easy to notice.

This "baby colored" outfit, would look really childish on most of the other color types. However, on the LIGHT COOL, it just looks too good not do it. It comes off as fresh and flattering instead.

Mint green with a blue undertone is a LIGHT COOL color, but the "soft" has to make sure the look doesn't get too saturated by adding some softer colors.

If you must use black, either use makeup to cranck up your contrast level, use it on small areas, keep it far from your face, or on accessories. Or do all of the above, and combine the look with a great light and soft color such as nude, to lighten the overall look.

This color is a grey-green with blue undertones, similar to the qualities of the color stone. It's a great "dark" color on the LIGHT COOL soft, as it comes of deep and rich without actually being very dark and saturated. It also has that cold toned look that makes it brilliant as a metallic, for a frosty vibe. Also a great color for combining with other LIGHT COOL shades.

Gold and rose-gold can also look pretty good on the LIGHT COOL soft, because of it's LIGHT WARM sister-group, as well as flowing into the SOFT COOL. Since gold and silver are neutral tones, gold will still work pretty well even though this group is more cold than warm.

DETERMINE YOUR COLOR GROUP

(Photos in this post are borrowed from HM.COM, Jollychic.com, and a few are random pictures from Tumbler or Pinterest or found on Google. Unknown source.)

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BEST LIGHT COOL true LOOKS

6/7/2017

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BEST LIGHT COOL true LOOKS
These outfits have been put together to create a better understanding of how to mix and match colors, contrasts, and materials to get that right look for your appointed group.

The LIGHT COOL true, just can't go wrong with a light powdery blue, icy grey, or light ballerina pink. These colors brings out the absolute best in this type. The LIGHT COOL true can actually pull of "baby" colors without it coming off as a childish look.

Purple is an amazing color on the LIGHT COOL true, just make sure the shade is not too bold, but rather has a softness to it. Dark or light, the color should not be very "loud". Try to separate a deep and dark, or highly saturated color, from the soft, light and delicate versio. If it has a little grey or white added to it, it will make any color appear more calm.

The other type of green a LIGHT COOL true can use, is a darker type of cold green. These types of darker LIGHT COOL colors has been lightened to fit the LIGHT COOL color family. This is to make sure the shade doesn't become too saturated, so it can still match the low intencity of this type. If you compare it to dark shades on higher contrast groups, you will notice that this is a softened version of the color.

Navy blue/dark blue is also a great neutral color for the LIGHT COOL true. Just make sure you notice that the LIGHT COOL's navy blue is actually a lot lighter in color than the typical very dark and deep navy.

An all icy grey outfit, is a really great look on the LIGHT COOL true. This is one of your go-to safe colors, instead of black. Combining light grey with black, is also a good cheat so that you can soften a high contrast look into a more calm one (and actually get to wear black, even if it's not your color). Always make sure that your prints and patterns are delicate.

Soft shades of pink, such as blush is a really great color for this delicate group. A lightened version or coral and some shades or peachy pink will look really fresh too.

As any good little summer group, a LIGHT COOL true has too look good in grey-ish shades of brown. If you want a casual and neutral toned look for every day use or basics, grey-brown, taupe, grey, stone, navy blue, soft white, nude, beige, greige and so on, are your colors. Black is best left to days when you can do a full face of makeup.

This soft salmon pink, is part of the reason why it can be so difficult to separate LIGHT COOL and LIGHT WARM colors. Because they do actually share a lot of colors with only slight differences to set them apart.

If you like an edgy look, it's best to do one in your own best colors. You don't need to go all black to be edgy.
Pick and edgy shape or material in a LIGHT COOL color, and it will look a lot more natural and fresh on you.

Soft white is an incredible color on the delicate and light toned LIGHT COOL true. The low contrast level and fair skin makes them perfect for this snow queen look.

Chiffon yellow, is the absolute best type of yellow on the LIGHT COOL true. Also, when accessorizing the LIGHT COOL colors, you want to use soft white, light grey, nude, beige, greige, or something similar. A LIGHT COOL true looks it's best in soft color combinations. Even a LIGHT COOL color can become a little harsh if combined with a high contrasting color.

Because the LIGHT COOL is flowing into the LIGHT WARM, it's not as cold as the other cold toned groups. This makes this type of light tomato-red, look surprisingly fresh on the LIGHT COOL true. It will still look a bit more orange on a LIGHT COOL than it would on a LIGHT WARM, but it's still a very pretty look. Just make sure the tomato-red you pick is the lightened, soft and fresh version, not the bold, dirty and fiery version.

Another type of red for this group, is the more pink toned red with a blue undetone. This one is more true to the cold color family, but since the LIGHT COOL true is not purely cold, they can do both. As I've mentioned before, combine a saturated, bold look with either neutral colors or another light tone.

Cold shades of medium to light blue, looks like perfection on the LIGHT COOL true. Few people can look so delicate, fresh, and sweet in blue as this type can. Since the LIGHT COOL true pretty much has the overall look of an ice princess, any color resembling ice or snow will just underline that nordic and fair colored look.

Nude, beige, greige, taupe, and so on, are all great neutral shades for the LIGHT COOL. A lot of types would look incredibly dull in an all nude toned look, but on the LIGHT COOL it just works. Less is more, is a very good rule for this delicate group.

Light shades of blue is the absolute best color on a LIGHT COOL true, next to the light neutral shades. So if you wan't a colorful everyday look, blue is a great color. These blue shades are so good on this type that it can even be matched with black without it becoming too harsh. Light colors will still be a better accessories look, though.

Again, if you're a LIGHT COOL true, purple is your color. This shade might seem dark, but as all LIGHT COOL colors, it has been lightened or softened compared to similar colors on other groups color charts.

Silver, platinum, white gold, and a silver and gold mix are the best metallics for the LIGHT COOL true. Silver is your absolute best metallic, but these others are a close second.

Most shades of cold and light blue will look lovely on this type. You could even say that light and soft blue might be the LIGHT COOL true's absolute best color.

Bright shades of green can also be a good look on the LIGHT COOL true. Just pay extra attention to these particular shades, as this is not emerald green or typical mint green. These colors have a blue undertone, and has been softened. That means that these colors have been lightened to fit this group. Strong colors such as these are best accessorized by using light tones such as grey, for a low contrast look.

Nude, beige, greige, grey, stone, taupe, and all these soft neutral colors are a great look for the LIGHT COOL true. They are also your best colors for accessorizing a bold or dark colored look, as it will help soften the overall impression and keep it light. This dark purple-brown is very much a LIGHT COOL color, but you should still be a little careful with pairing it up with other dark or bold colors. A very dark look can easily become a little dull on this type.

If you want to wear black and white patterns, this is the best way to do so. The small print appears a lot softer and actually comes off as grey. It's also a great way of doing a black, white, and "bold" colored look. It's technically a little "color cheating", but that's how you do your version of what's traditionally more of a bold and CLEAR look, using LIGHT COOL colors. Patterns and color blocking is best done either monochromatic, all light colors, or pairing dark and bright with soft and light.

Another great way of pulling of a black and white look, is to switch it around and go for a "white with black" look. For this to work, the soft white should dominate the look and the black print has to be gentle. Combine it with a neutral tone or a LIGHT COOL color. This look can handle a lot more because of it's lightness.

This "baby colored" outfit, would look really childish on most of the other color types. However, on the LIGHT COOL true, it just looks too good not do it. It comes off as fresh and flattering instead.

This type of soft golden yellow is probably the closest a LIGHT COOL will come to orange (well, next to the tomato red and peachy pink). The LIGHT COOL has enough influence from the LIGHT WARM to pull of hints of orange in other colors, but not enough to actually pull off orange it self.

This color is a grey-green with blue undertones, similar to the qualities of the color stone. It's a great "dark" color on the LIGHT COOL true, as it comes of deep and rich without actually being very dark and saturated. It also has that cold toned look that makes it brilliant as a metallic, for an ice queen vibe.

Gold and rose-gold can also look pretty good on the LIGHT COOL true, because of it's LIGHT WARM sister-group. Silver would still be the absolute best choice, but gold and silver are neutral tones, so it will still work pretty well. Gold comes in third place, after all the other metallics mentioned.

DETERMINE YOUR COLOR GROUP

(Photos in this post are borrowed from HM.COM, Jollychic.com, and a few are random pictures from Tumbler or Pinterest or found on Google. Unknown source.)

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Summer documentary recommendation: EMBRACE

5/7/2017

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Just watched this today, and loved it. It shined some light on some important topics that affects us all. Very feel-good.
It's "bikini season", so I thought you guys might need a little extra body positivity in your life.
Watch the trailer below, and see if you want to check it out.
It's available on Netflix in several countries: https://www.netflix.com/title/80162341
I've also seen it available on iTunes.

(Not an add)

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BEST LIGHT COOL neutral LOOKS

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Summer documentary recommendation: EMBRACE

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