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Right, all this talk about colours has me confused....

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lucysmam · 06/10/2013 08:51

I can't afford to have mine done atm, I have tried working it out through one website but couldn't figure it out Confused

Does anyone know any websites I could try? (pref dead simple for my brain to understand it....for some reason I just can't get it!)

ty Smile

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Hopefully · 06/10/2013 09:09

It just isn't possible to do it online, it really really isn't. What you can do is find a palette that you like and start using it - your whole look will improve a bit and look more expensive from everything being co-ordinated and in harmony, even if it isn't doing wonders for your skintone.

Some consultants I know let clients pay in instalments, incidentally (am a HoC consultant).

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closetcat · 06/10/2013 09:09

Are you stuck between two? We might be ale to narrow it down for you. I was ok 'til they brought in three types of each season!!! I'm meant to be an Autumn but my dark eyes dominate so maybe I'm a Winter but then again I'm a bit pale and have no high contrast so I'll stick wth deep autumn for now Confused

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closetcat · 06/10/2013 09:09

*able - not ale - it's too early for beer

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cardoon · 06/10/2013 09:20

cat, if you have dark eyes and pale skin is that not contrast? Confused

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lucysmam · 06/10/2013 09:24

closet I'm not even stuck between two.....I just don't have a clue!

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closetcat · 06/10/2013 09:24

cardoon you make a very valid point that I hadn't considered! Grin

I thought the whites of my eyes had to be super white to be the contrast Confused

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lucysmam · 06/10/2013 09:24

Hopefully....I will have to save then. My dad usually gives me money for my birthday so can save that too Smile

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closetcat · 06/10/2013 09:25

lucysmam in that case wear what you like - you'll look fabulous! Grin

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cardoon · 06/10/2013 09:27

[grin]@cat

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cardoon · 06/10/2013 09:28

You could be right though....Confused

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ShotgunNotDoingThePans · 06/10/2013 09:30

I would definitely save OP. Even if it takes a year or more, you'll have the information forever and it'll save you money in the long run.

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LegoCaltrops · 06/10/2013 09:30

Hi OP have you looked at this site? I got directed to it the other day as, like you, I can't afford to get 'done'. For me it was quite accurate & helpful.

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lucysmam · 06/10/2013 09:48

I'll take a look on the laptop later on, thanks Lego....might give me some idea while I save.

Closet Grin ...I'm not so sure...tried out a charcoal eyeshadow the other day.....NOT a good look on me Hmm

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lucysmam · 06/10/2013 10:14

Have googled, there is a HOC consultant near me (very in fact) so I will save my money & go get my colours done.....in the meantime, I think I'll stick to fairly light neutrals which seem to suit Smile

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babySophieRose · 06/10/2013 11:03

You should look at the colour of your veins on your arm. If greenish you are warm season ( spring or autumn) if blue you are a cool season ( summer or winter). Then take your other features as eyes, hair colour...to decide which season you are.

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babySophieRose · 06/10/2013 11:04
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babySophieRose · 06/10/2013 11:05
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lucysmam · 06/10/2013 11:28

hmmmm, maybe it's my dyed blonde hair that's confusing me Confused It's naturally mid brown ish with a bit of red iyswim....should I try with that maybe? Rather than the blonde?

Who would have thought it could confuse sooooo much!

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SirChenjin · 06/10/2013 11:29

Really like that Personality Cafe Smile

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Hopefully · 06/10/2013 12:03

The personality cafe thing is interesting, but it makes me a Deep Winter and I'm an Autumn.

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Hopefully · 06/10/2013 12:04

I look like a dead person in Winter colours.

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sedgieloo · 06/10/2013 12:22

That personality cafe is great! I've had the same question. Except I could find the £ (probably) but not the time because of childcare and bf stuff. It seems to be a full day when I looked I reckon I can narrow it down with this as there some colours I know work for me v well. Thanks to whoever posted!

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QueenCadbury · 06/10/2013 12:38

All online quiz' put me as a summer of some sort because of my blonde hair. I'm actually a winter though and look much better in the bright colours than the soft muted summer shades.

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AmberNectarine · 06/10/2013 12:41

Hopefully that link says Deep Winters can wear persimmon - please say its true!! Wink

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Hopefully · 06/10/2013 13:14

Amber having met you i feel confident saying you would turn orange wearing persimmon.

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