I have an old book that I bought in the early to mid eighties called Color Me Beautiful by Carole Jackson. It teaches you what colours suit you based on your skin tone, whether it be warm or cool. The book was originally published in 1973 (you can still buy it) and I was surprised to see that there is now a website with even what make up will suit your skin tone. I really believe this works, there is a handy test for you to find your season here (fall, winter, spring or summer).
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Sounds like an interesting read, enjoy! Hugs, Valerie
I made a professional test in the 80 ties at a women fair for beauty and I am a "summer" and got also a little booklet with all the colors that are good for me.
Instinctively I always choose and has chosen the right colors - but the booklet can help very much if one is not sure about it. The only thing I do often is to wear black even though as a summer type I should avoid black!
Hugs, Susi
A collector's item.
God bless.
Sounds really interesting. I'll check out that website.
I remembered this book as soon as I brought up this post lol,, I read it as well,
I have this book, too!
That was back in the era when I wore make-up...tons of it!
Not anymore! I outgrew that phase of my life in the 1980's :)
I've got that book too and bought it in the mid 80s. It made so much sense to me when i read it that first time. It was a sudden eye opener. I then went for a consultation which just confirmed I was warm Autumn . And the make up. I still have a lip pencil and eyeliner of CMB. Not from the 80s though but more recently.
It's a nice title
I remember that book! Never read it, though. Will head over to the website.
Thanks, Christine!
never heard of the book, but i've never been one to really care of the colour of things I wear lol if its not too covered in paint, its ok to wear :p
wow i owned this book at one time - have no idea where it went. I did get rid of a lot of books about 8 years ago and now I miss them.
This book sounds great ❤
My sister goes by the skin tone/seasonal colors! There are some colors she just refuses to wear.
This organisation has certainly lasted the test of time.
I googled Carole Jackson, she is 76 and looks great.
Hugs Peggy xxxx
Thanks for the idea, of course she is wearing her perfect colours.
good for her!
I should look into the makeup, which I don't wear often anymore though.
I know what you mean, although I did wear makeup this year for 2 special occasions.
The little booklet sounds perfect!
sounds amazing and fun Christine!
I can remember 'Colour Me Beautiful' … I am 'summer' !
All the best Jan
I remember that! Now I just wear multi-coloured things!!!
I remember when the color theory was the rage and had the book as well.
I did a test like this a long time ago. I'm an Autumn and Spring!
Ivy can you be both? I think you are an Autumn for sure.
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