Blair Massey
My Color Journey
My love affair with color began when I read Carol Jackson’s famous book, Color Me Beautiful. This was the book that ignited the seasonal color revolution in America. Suddenly everyone was asking, “What is your season?”
Like many women I wanted to know what clothing and makeup colors looked best on me. Based on the book’s information I thought I was a Spring. Years later I found out I was actually a True Mellow Autumn. I’ll share more on that in a bit.
Early in my career, I worked as an aesthetician in the San Francisco Bay Area. When I married, we moved to Sacramento and I pursued my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business. While working my corporate sales job I obtained my Color Me Beautiful Color Analysis certification. I enjoyed doing color analysis as a side business for many years.
When my son entered high school I called Color Me Beautiful to see what was new in the world of color. I was delighted to learn they had a new individualized color system as well as advanced style and image training. I jumped at the chance to learn these new skills. And yes, I finally did find my very best colors.
As I mentioned previously, I thought I was a Spring after reading the original Color Me Beautiful book. I looked good in some of the colors however I didn’t wear all of the colors because many were too light and bright for me. That really limited my color options. When I had my colors done professionally I was analyzed as a Soft Autumn. While this classification was better, it wasn’t completely hitting the mark. My swatch packet had several colors that didn’t look that good on me. They were too dark or just not right.
Then I had my colors done with the Color Alliance® system. Wow! What a difference! My coloring came alive, especially my eye color, which up until that point I had considered to be a dull grey/blue-green. I learned that my most flattering colors are from the lighter end of the Autumn season with the addition of some colors from the Spring season. That is why my True Mellow Autumn palette includes a dash of Spring colors (see my palette below). Mystery solved! I also learned that my eye color is actually teal. My new color palette and coordinated makeup make them really stand out. No more dull looking eye color. I am beyond ecstatic!
In the past, color analysis put people into general “seasons” – Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter. These broad categories were helpful but many people didn’t fit neatly into these “boxes”. I am a prime example! Even systems with 12,16 or 18 categories don’t provide enough individuality. Human coloring is much more diverse.
In the Color Alliance® system, there are 372 different classifications with millions of possible color combinations within each classification. There is no other color system that can provide a higher level of precision or individuality.
If this excites you, I would love to work with you. See the Women’s Packages, Men’s Image Service and A la Cart Services for more information.
You can also contact me for a free, 30-minute Image Assessment. Together we will identify which services will help you achieve your goals.
Here’s to always looking your best!
Blair Massey
Personal Stylist and Certified Image Consultant
Education and Training
Color Alliance Certified Color and Image Consultant
Color Me Beautiful Certified Color Consultant
Certified Personal Stylist
Esthetician’s License
Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Marketing, Sacramento State University
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