SO…...WHAT’S YOUR COLOUR? - JUNCTION STORE

If you are finding it difficult to incorporate more colour into your wardrobe, don’t worry. We are back again to help you figure out the most flattering shades for you! JUNCTION STORE Stylist will not only help you choose the right shades but also help you wear colour which makes you stand out in a crowd.

Let us take glance at what experts in our industry have to say about skin tones and colours.  Cristina Ehrlich  says “The first thing I do with a new client is study their skin tone and figure out what’s going to look best. It’s easy to wear black, but colour can be so beautiful.” Not to forget our very own personal stylist Trish Murray, who says ‘when it comes to selecting colours that compliment your complexion, there are three aspects to take into consideration: skin tone, hair colour and eye colour.’

                                                           Cristina Ehrlich – Lady behind Priyanak Chopra’s famed  MET GALA looks 

Wondering where to start from? Don’t fear when JUNCTION STORE Stylist is here! Scroll down to read what JUNCTION STORE  Stylist has to tell you about skin tones, colours and much more.

ARE YOU COOL, NEUTRAL OR WARM?

 

Surprised to know that your skin undertone will tell you Your Colour? Well, Yes! The first and foremost step in assessing what colours would suit you is determining your skin undertone. Don’t get alarmed with this fashion industry jargon ‘skin undertone’. Your skin undertone is nothing but hue that comes through the skin from underneath its surface. If your complexion has more blue, pink and red hues then your undertone as ‘cool’. Yellow, peach and golden hues, are considered ‘warm’. Those who do not have cool or warm undertones are said to have ‘neutral’ undertones. Too tricky to understand? Don’ worry! JUNCTION STORE  stylist has some simple tricks to help you determine you skin undertone.

 

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SKIN TONE TEST ?

 

Have you been hearing too much about the CORONA TEST ? Let us break this monotony and update you about yet another test..The Skin Tone Test! Just quickly roll up those sleeves and  get ready for your Skin Tone Test. Now simply check the colour of your veins in your hand. ” Is it purple or blueish? That implies your undertone is cool. Is it green? Then your skin undertone is warm. If you do not have a specific colour dominating your veins then your skin tone is neutral! “

GET , SET , GO !

Once you’ve figured out you skin tone there you are ready to start shopping. Buy clothes that will compliment your skin tone. The thumb rule for colours is pick up warm colours for a warm undertone and cool colours for cool-toned complexions. For example, in the green colour family, olive colour would make a warm Indian girl’s skin tone glow, while turquoise will suit girl with a cool skin undertone.

For warm colour turn to red, peach, coral, orange, amber, gold, and yellow, live, moss, orchid, and violet-red. For cool colours you can choose bright blues, emeralds, and deep purples will look great, along with frosty shades of lavender, ice blue, or pink, ruby, bright rosy red, or super-pale yellows. With neutrals, you can rock cool gray, bright white, and navy.

GET IN BETWEEN TIPS AND TRICKS BY YOUR OWN STYLISTS OF JUNCTION STORE :-

A super important tip to all our lovely readers out there from our Stylist is that NEVER rely on the lights in the changing room to determine whether a colour suits your skin tone or not!  The poor lighting which can alter the appearance of colour of clothing as well as your complexion, so be mindful of this when shopping. It’s important extremely important to review your garments in natural light. So don’t forget to try that dress which caught your eye in the showroom, at home before you dump it in a corner and disregard it as a favourite.

1. WHAT COLOURS TO AVOID !

Warm skin toned people should avoid icy blues or jewel tones like sapphire or amethyst because they can make your skin look greyish.  Whereas cool skin toned people should avoid orange, tomato red, and strong yellows, which clash with your skin tone completely.

2. AFRAID YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR DOESN’T MATCH YOUR SKIN TONE?

If after reading our current blog you are scared and worried since your realised your favourite colour doesn’t match your skin tone! JUNCTION STORE Stylist is here to help you with that too. If your favourite colour is the one that does not compliment your skin tone just wear it at the bottom! If you’re a cool skin tone yet you love orange, why not go for an orange skirt? And pair it up with some cool coloured top!

Don’t forget to share with us your experience on the skin tone test at share@junctionstore.com . Share, read and stay tuned!