Color of Style : A Fashion Expert Helps You Find Colors That Attract Love, Enhance Your Power, Restore Your Energy, Make a Lasting Impression, and Show the World Who Y

by Zyla, David (Author)

• ISBN13: 9780525951537
• ISBN10: 0525951539
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-02-04
• Publisher: E P Dutton

Summary

We are at our best when we feel comfortable, confident and at ease-when we know we look fantastic. That's when we nail a presentation, land a job, snag a date, and click with friends-and yes, all of this can be influenced by color. There's a secret to knowing what to wear and when to wear it so that you can maximize any opportunity, whether it's in love, at work, or with family. The Color of Stylewill give you the key to harmonizing your wardrobe colors with what you wear every day: your very own body. You have 8 basic colors. Here's what they are and how to find them: There are 5 colors that express who you are: * Your Essence Color: Your vulnerable color; your version of white, a skin tone that harmonizes the colors in the palm of your hand * Your Romantic Color: Your passion color, your version of red found by gently pinching a fingertip-or the color of when you blush * Your Dramatic Color: Your "look at me" color, your version of blue, found in the color of the veins in your wrist * Your Energy Color: The color that supports you when you need a pick me up, taken from the darkest part of your iris (but not the ring around the iris) * Your Tranquil Color: Your peaceful color, taken from the lightest part of your iris And 3 neutral colors that complete your wardrobe basics: * Your Version of Black: the most flattering dark color for you, taken from the ring around your iris * Your Version of Brown: a more casual, medium-dark shade, taken from the darkest part of your hair * Your Version of Khaki: your best light color, taken from the lightest part of your hair David Zyla's system shows how to wear each of these colors-as an accent in a print, an accessory, or a solid, and solves the mystery of what color to wear to any life event, from formal to casual, from job interview to first date. The Color of Stylewill tell you what colors your winter coat should be, your spring sweaters, your summer dresses, your business suit and your black tie outfit (stay tuned, because it's probably not black). Armed with the 8 colors, and your style DNA archetype (you have 24 to choose from), you'll spend less on clothes because you'll make fewer mistakes. And if you've already made a few bad choices, The Color of Stylewill show you how to fix them without spending a dime. David Zyla's mission is to show you how to color yourself with your own pop- from-the-pack brand and what colors to wear to attract love, enhance your power, restore your energy, make a lasting impression, and show the world who you really are.

Author Biography

David Zyla is the Emmy-nominated head costume designer of All My Children. He has worked on feature films and Broadway productions, and has his own fashion label. Zyla writes an online column for ABC called "ABC style with David Zyla".

Table of Contents

Introduction: what Color Is Your Style	p. 1
Showing Your True Colors
It's All in the Palm of Your Hand: Learning How to See	p. 15
Three Colors That Can Change Your Life: Identifying Your Essence, Romantic, and Dramatic Colors	p. 31
Color Me Energized: Finding Your Energy and Tranquil Colors	p. 47
Getting to Third Base: Choosing Your Versions of Black, Brown, and Khaki	p. 61
It's Only Natural: Discovering Your Season	p. 77
From Prom Queen to Sensuous Backpacker: Claiming Your Archetype	p. 91
Ready to Wear
Shades of Emotion: Choosing Colors and Clothes for Every Occasion	p. 163
Re-creating Your Closer: Deciding What to Keep and What to Let Go	p. 181
Transforming Your Wardrobe: Turning So-so Outfits into Wows, Making Every Outfit Go Further, and Figuring Out What to Buy	p. 203
Seeing the World Through Lime-Colored Glasses: Shopping for Your Authentic Style	p. 219
Conclusion: The Colors of Your Life	p. 233
Acknoledgments	p. 241
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