Do you really know the colours that suit you?

Just googled it and checked the cost. WOW!! You are one very lucky lady kitty ?

Yes! I had my colours done years ago: a friend came round and told me she'd just had her colour's analysed and I said "No! What a waste of time and - what's her number?" Loved it. And it makes economic sense cos you never make a mistake again. Plus it felt like she gave me permission to wear all my favourite colours, blues, turquoise, greens, pinks. Fab.

I, too, think that what suits us changes as we age. I used to veer towards black and now I find it too harsh, so I end up with warm grey with some bold accents. Lately ventured into bright turquoise!

Climate also affects what looks good. I am very lucky and spend long periods in sunny climes where bright colours look great. Unfortunately, they don't look so good in northern grey skies.

(Annifrance - I too am synesthesic! Been for brain scans to help with neurological research!)

When my oldest daughter turned 40 I treated us both to a colour consultation, a really fun time together. It confirmed what I thought i.e. that I look better in strong vibrant colours, so a good confidence boost. My daughter was disappointed to hear that black, her usual choice for work, is a no no for her but took the advice given and now brightens it with scarf. Apart from anything else it was worth the money just to hear her listen to good advice for a change!! Hope you enjoy your treat kitty

I remember the 'Colour Me' around over 20 years ago, I didn't realise it was still going either. enjoy kitty and come back and tell us about it?

I don't buy clothes that are too bright or too boldly patterned but I wear any colour if I like the style.
I can't say I've ever thought about it.

I had my colours done years ago. I'm pretty good with colour anyway as I have synaesthesia (emotional response to a sense), so I got most of it right. But I did have the usual browns etc and in vogue colours in my wardrobe. The consultant said look at your clothes and if the ones that you don't wear very often or don't feel 'right' in then it probably isn't on your colour spectrum. Very good advice.

when I was younger, I couldn't go near reds and yellows. Now with silver hair and older skin, I wear red regularly, not keen on yellows...
Yes it is the skin colour and texture that changes - it is often a mistake to keep to the colours one suited when young.

I didn't know Coloiur me Beautiful was still going. I went to a "small group" one a few years ago and although I wasn't chosen as a guinea pig it was revealing as the girl's face seemed to light up with the right tones. Of course it is going to prove very expensive for your DH "kitty* imagine the fun of choosing a whole new wardrobe?.

I had one of those about 3 years ago, kitty and at the time while I enjoyed it ("me time") I was initially disappointed that my favourite sludge brown/camel/beige/olive green were given a definite thumbs down. Since then I have given up colouring my hair so it is now silver and guess what? I cannot wear those colours. So I think the consultant was right all along and you should find that your own preferences are confirmed! Enjoy the experience.

Did anyone else encounter the Duke Of Edinbrugh bronze award scheme called ' Making the most of yourself'? We talked makeup and good colour choices for clothing. That was 38 years ago for me - /I thought it very racy then ... I am probably wearing the same colours now LOL.

kittylester, enjoy the experience - what a lovely idea for a gift.

For our last wedding anniversary dh bought me a Colour Me Beautiful voucher which I had wanted for ages. My appointment is on Friday next week and I'm quite worried that my normal palette of black, pink and purple will have to be ditched in favour of yellow and green - eekk!