Winter colouring is all about striking contrast which is reflected in the winter colour palette. An individual with this seasonal palette will have dark or light skin contrasted with dark or ice feature contrast. These contrasts are shown in their dark hair or eye whites. When shopping, winters should look out for true, blue, vivid, sharp, clear and icy garments and accessories. Winters can be easily dressed in pure white and jet black unlike other seasons.
The winter makeup palette has a range of dark, bright and strong colours. As a winter you need to stay clear of beige, camel and cosmetics with yellow tones. These colours will give you a yellow hue making you look washed out.
There are several types of winter complexions however they mainly have dark hair and eyes. Some winters have darks eyes, hair and skin e.g. African or Indian complexions. Others have olive skin, dark hair and eyes e.g. Latino, Asian or Middle East. A rare and stunning look is fair skin, light eyes and black hair e.g. Jennifer Connelly (from the movie A Beautiful Mind)
Winter and summer palettes both have cool colourings. The difference between each season is the intensity of the colour. Winter colours are deep and intense compared to summer’s muted palette. Winter can wear bright vibrants colours as long as it is not influenced by the warmer bright colours of spring.
Famous winter colour people include Salma Hayek, Kristin Davis, Anne Hathaway, Selma Blair, Penelope Cruz, Halle Berry and Catherine Zeta Jones
The winter makeup palette has a range of dark, bright and strong colours. As a winter you need to stay clear of beige, camel and cosmetics with yellow tones. These colours will give you a yellow hue making you look washed out.
There are several types of winter complexions however they mainly have dark hair and eyes. Some winters have darks eyes, hair and skin e.g. African or Indian complexions. Others have olive skin, dark hair and eyes e.g. Latino, Asian or Middle East. A rare and stunning look is fair skin, light eyes and black hair e.g. Jennifer Connelly (from the movie A Beautiful Mind)
Winter and summer palettes both have cool colourings. The difference between each season is the intensity of the colour. Winter colours are deep and intense compared to summer’s muted palette. Winter can wear bright vibrants colours as long as it is not influenced by the warmer bright colours of spring.
Famous winter colour people include Salma Hayek, Kristin Davis, Anne Hathaway, Selma Blair, Penelope Cruz, Halle Berry and Catherine Zeta Jones
Look for colours that are sharp, stark and clear such as white, black, navy blue, red or shocking pink will go well with you winter complexion.
Wear solid colours or garments with simple pattern and few colours as complex busy pattern does not compliment your appearance .
Choose rich and vibrant winter tones such as cool, blue-based, clear or pure colours as well as dark, bright and icy contrast.
Buy fabrics with refined finishes rather then textured surfaces.ADOID
Wearing makeup with yellow undertones.
Don’t purchase garment in these colours beige, orange, browns, gold or any warm yellow based colours.
Never wear pastel colours instead try to look for icy colours when shopping.
Keep earthy tones, muted or powdery colours away from your face, as they'll make you look washed out.
Never bleach your hair.
Highlighting is not recommended.
Avoid adding red or streaks.
If dye hair is desired select one to two shades lighter or on shade darker than natural hair colour.
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