https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 03:09:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-149228 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:21:58 +0000 cciele 149228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes sense about the make-up, Itari. Thanks for clarifying!</p> <p>Have you gone to different make-up counters for some make-up application? Each line has a different look, and perhaps one will work out for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-149183 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:18:24 +0000 Debora 149183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome itari! You are lovely and you've gotten some excellent advice from the ladies. I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this already, but a great way to start adding some color to your wardrobe is through accessories, such as scarves, belts, shoes and bags. This is also a great way to add a color that you love but are unsure if it suits your coloring. Instead of wearing it next to your skin, sport it as an accessory instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-149182 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:11:59 +0000 Kristine 149182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was reading a book about style and one idea was to create an inspiration board. Collect pictures and articles that you're drawn to, they can be anything, not just fashion. Over time you might start to see a pattern. For me, I found I was drawn to clean lines, warm neutrals, deep blues and greens. I collected a picture of Marilyn Monroe, but on the beach with loose hair. Some people might be drawn to more ornate styles or warm colors. Your inspiration board can give you some insight into your own personal style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-149124 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:07:01 +0000 Itari 149124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eh, I think I weren't clear enough. I don't really want to be a copy of Dita (although she's gorgeous!), nor I'm going to wear such dramatic make-up. My point was about feeling good in make-up; Dita doesn't look natural, but her appearance is a part of her. If she went out in jeans and trainers, without make-up, that would be much different from her usual style and a bit fake, I guess. She seems very deliberate.</p> <p>My top priority now is to create my individual style, a sort of identity. I might end wearing make-up everyday. I might realize that I don't really need it. It's all about finding the right things. Now I know that I'm not going to wear hot pink and dye my hair Barbie-blonde. The real trick is about being myself and feeling good in clothes. Maybe I'm a bit naive, but I came to YLF forums to learn and to have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-149110 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:28:47 +0000 malcontent 149110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Itari, I wear makeup daily but I would be hesitant to do full-on Dita Von Teese makeup because I think she looks a bit costumey. She's a beautiful woman, but I recall seeing her on television and her skin looked heavily powdered and the overall impression was artificial. Now, I think artifice has its place, but she is a performer and I am not. My coloring is like Dita's, though my hair color is natural. So, I could do a very similar look and occasionally do. But I keep it sheerer and only wear such makeup by evening. Dita's look is retro and women once were that unabashed about wearing cosmetics. But today's formulations are lighter and more subtle so we simply are not used to seeing dark brow/red lip/flawless skin combos very often. And with coloring like Dita's or mine (and yours is somewhat similar too) a red lip is even more high drama than it would be on a blonde. So, I'm judicious about when to wear my red lipstick, because even though I'm very comfortable with makeup, there are times when I would feel clownish in it too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-149082 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:15:35 +0000 chewyspaghetti 149082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>itari- the look that you like is not a natural look, though. No wonder you can't reconcile yourself to it. That's a very made up and stylized type of make up, and you would have to adjust your eye to seeing that on yourself. I still think that you should experiment with some blush for a natural look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-149069 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:53:54 +0000 Itari 149069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not that I don't like make-up. For me, both make-up and fashion are a kind of art and science mixed together. I love creating things, from drawings, through digital painting to computer source code and I can appreciate beautiful things. I like make-up on people, but apparently not on myself. I would wear make-up (not everyday, though) if it didn't look unnatural on me.</p> <p>I want to look more like this... <a href="http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2007/02/ditavonteeseREX_450x623.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2.....50x623.jpg</a></p> <p>...but it always ends like this: <a href="http://www.ballslist.com/celebrity/butterfaces/kelly-osbourne.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.ballslist.com/celeb.....bourne.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-148931 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:31:08 +0000 malcontent 148931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both the greens are smashing on you. And I think every one of the colors you played with works. Jewel tones should definitely be your go-to colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-148922 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:12:02 +0000 rae 148922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the cerulean on you as well as the color in the original photo. Although I have darker skin, I follow the rules of a Winter, too. The color palates that others have posted were a big help to me in the past; even though I don't love bright colors in outside of my office, I was able to pick and choose the darker colors that flattered AND appealed to me... so I guess my point is you don't have to wear any color just because it's your season... take what you like and leave the rest.</p> <p>IMO, makeup is overrated. Most days, I go out only in blush and chapstick. I think I read somewhere that blush is the most important thing for Winters, although I can't remember why. It looks like you have very nice skin, so you don't need to wear makeup unless you want to. </p> <p>P.S. Nice job on the Photoshop - what a great tool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe/page/2#post-148906 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:18:25 +0000 Kate 148906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look great in all of those colors! I'm so excited to see how you start adding them to your wardrobe.</p> <p>In terms of makeup, I agree that you shouldn't buy things you won't use. If you are looking for other ways to add some style to your head you can always try a haircut - mine used to be long and straight, and adding bangs (and now cutting off 10" into a styled bob) made a huge difference no matter what makeup I had on. It was such a fast way for me to dramatically increase my style quotient, and cheaper than buying a bunch of makeup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148870 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:56:37 +0000 cciele 148870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really do have stunning eyes, Itari. Is there any reason why you feel that you need to wear makeup? I don't wear any makeup 90% of the time, and my skin is a lot older and eyes a lot less brighter than yours </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148864 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:42:36 +0000 Itari 148864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think my previous post wasn't clear enough - you can see the described make-up on my pictures. Sorry!</p> <p>Maybe I'll try something different tomorrow (and trying means borrowing clothes in various colours from other people)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148854 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:25:11 +0000 JennyK (NC) 148854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cerulean blue and the purple are my favorites. I'm looking forward to seeing you try some of these colors out for real! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148848 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:04:40 +0000 chewyspaghetti 148848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That green is gorgeous on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148830 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:18:57 +0000 Itari 148830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello :)</p> <p>My camera is back! I've got some pics and I'm wearing some make-up: Vichy foundation, a cheap, black mascara (need to buy something better) and some transparent lipgloss (my eyebrows are different too!). No eyeshadow, no blush, no lipstick. I still feel artificial with any make-up Something is definitely not right. I thought about going to Sephora and getting nice things, but why should I buy something I won't use?</p> <p>On the other hand, I wore something green - dark pine green. Here is the picture:<br /> <a href="http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/original.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i867.photobucket.com/al.....iginal.jpg</a></p> <p>(sorry about the background)</p> <p>Using a bit of computer magic, I created some different versions:<br /> forest green <a href="http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/green.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i867.photobucket.com/al...../green.jpg</a><br /> cerulean <a href="http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/?action=view&#038;current=cerulean.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s867.photobucket.com/al.....rulean.jpg</a><br /> midnight blue <a href="http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/blue.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i867.photobucket.com/al.....f/blue.jpg</a><br /> royal purple <a href="http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab233/fouloleitari/ylf/?action=view&#038;current=purple.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s867.photobucket.com/al.....purple.jpg</a></p> <p>Which one do you like the best?</p> <p>(password - ylf2010) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148338 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:33:08 +0000 April 148338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Itari, there are more than a few of us here on YLF who don't love colorful color on ourselves and who mainly rely on neutrals (Taylor and myself being just two examples), but Angie's advice to branch out and mix in some non-black neutrals is very wise. </p> <p>You may never combine red with purple and you may never feel that you've missed out on anything, but I would be willing to bet that if you add some other neutrals to your palette, you won't regret it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148245 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:46:56 +0000 malcontent 148245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Itari, I use the "Orgasm" blush myself and I am very cool/wintry in appearance. I have near-black hair, fair skin with yellow undertones, and blue-green eyes. Believe it or not, the sheer golden-peach is a good color for me. Perhaps you could try it out, along with some other shades/brands at Sephora or a similar store?</p> <p>Because I am cool-toned, I actually try to avoid making my makeup colors too cool on an everyday basis. The cooler the colors, the more vivid and artificial they can look against my skin. I'm not sure how to explain why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148201 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:50:42 +0000 Kristine 148201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think blush would definitely work for you! It doesn't have to be (and shouldn't be) even that noticeable and definitely not clowny. That's why I like cream blush, it gives a sheer slight flush. I think your pretty complexion would really glow with some blush. </p> <p>Blush is also a good way to balance out black if you're wearing it next to your face. If I'm wearing black (or white) I use a little more make-up, definitely nothing drastic, but just a bit more color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148199 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:46:35 +0000 Itari 148199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm, I like your ideas. That "Dolce Vita" lipstick looks very nice, although "Orgasm" blush seems warmer than cooler - it's described as "peachy pink".</p> <p>I've got Vichy Normateint foundation, but it looks a bit pasty on my face. I'm using "Opal" shade, which is the lightest. The next one, "Nude", it's too orange. My sister uses it, but she's a bit tanned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148188 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:57:31 +0000 malcontent 148188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Itari, I believe your coloring would allow you to wear certain strong colors that would coordinate with your black wardrobe. However, I would strongly suggest adding another neutral to your wardrobe so black doesn't end up the inevitable pairing for each new colored item. You can definitely wear a rich chocolate brown. It's the beigy browns you need to stay away from. </p> <p>As far as color, you really should try some forest or emerald greens to set off your eyes. A dark red would look lovely against your fair skin--think of trying a rich crimson. Cobalt blue might also be a good option for you. </p> <p>Also, if you are not strongly opposed to makeup, I think it could help you make your color choices seem more flattering. Like you, I have fair skin, light eyes, and naturally lighter-colored lips paired with darker hair, though my coloring is more extreme. It is easy to look washed out when you have higher-contrast coloring but it also easy to look vivid and striking with a few judicious touches. Lipstick and blush will make the biggest impact. You can wear eye makeup if inclined. You are lucky to have such dark, beautifully defined brows, so I think you could get away with just lip and cheek color until you feel more comfortable with makeup. Start with a rosy lip gloss or sheer lipstick and a bright but sheer blush. Use a big blush brush and apply the color lightly. If I may recommend a few foolproof colors, I'd say that NARS "Orgasm" blush and NARS "Dolce Vita" lipstick look good on most fair-skinned women. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148175 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:20:06 +0000 chewyspaghetti 148175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's what I used to think about myself as well- that blush was not for me. But it is- it *so* is. People like us with pale complexions and no natural blush really benefit from it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148170 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:11:10 +0000 Itari 148170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks again!</p> <p>Louise - I browsed your WIW pictures and loved it! In fact, although I'm um... much larger than you, I think that your body shape is a bit similar to mine.</p> <p>chewyspaghetti - I'm not really sure about some blush. I'm not completely against it, but I'm afraid that any colour would be too striking against my pale skin.<br /> And that's where I live (sorry, I've just read the article and loved it!) <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/travel/25next.html?pagewanted=1" rel="nofollow">http://travel.nytimes.com/2010.....gewanted=1</a></p> <p>Everybody else: I love your advice. I'm a bit shocked that all of you noticed my eyes. I always thought that they're dull and colourless. Now I recall something I was told 2 years ago when talking about colour analysis: that person said something like 'you're not a winter, because winters have bright eyes!'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148137 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:08:54 +0000 Anonymous 148137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have received some great advice. I just want to say that you are beautiful and have the same color eyes as my son. They look outstanding in greens and blueish reds as well as blues (not pastel). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148135 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:02:11 +0000 chewyspaghetti 148135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wanted to add my hello!<br /> Try some blush on the apples of your cheeks, and maybe a colored lip balm or light gloss. I don't know where you are, but Target has a line of E.L.F. cosmetics that contains a all over color stick that is great for cheeks- and it's only $1. It will look natural, but brighten up your face a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148124 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:12:16 +0000 Louise 148124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*waving* Angie I did see the similarities too but didn't trust my judgement! x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-148095 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:40:19 +0000 stringy 148095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a silky top in a dark green/emerald would look just stunning on you for more dressy occasions. That way you could still wear some black and stay close to your comfort zone without having it too near your face. </p> <p>As for makeup, you could experiment a bit with some sheer lip-glosses - they add a little colour without being too out there. A sweep of a soft brown eyeshadow often looks good with eyes that do that switching between blue/green/grey thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-147913 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:28:28 +0000 Angie 147913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am mesmerized by your beautiful eyes. WOW. Thanks for posting a pic and for trying to embrace colour. </p> <p>Straight off the bat, here are a few simple thoughts: </p> <p>o you'll look better in dark charcoal and ink blue than black – less harsh.<br /> o Wear jewel tones and keep them cold rather than warm – that is, go for colours with blue undertones as opposed to yellow undertones. Does that make sense?<br /> o Stay away from pastels but wear muted shades too. So instead of going pure in colour, wear a few tones blue from it.<br /> o If you were my client, you would be wearing a lot of blue, purple and green - and not so much black. At all :0)<br /> o Wave to Louise! Her colours will probably work well on you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-147894 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:34:30 +0000 Katiepea 147894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are beautiful! Gorgeous eyes and lovely shaped lips. You are a very lucky young woman! </p> <p>I so totally understand the whole "looking like a clown" fear with makeup. Whenever I have had someone "do" my makeup I feel like I look ridiculous and really want to scrub it off. That said, I do like a light application to just bring a bit more balance and flawlessness to my face. </p> <p>I use a tinted moisturiser (with SPF) as a foundation (you could try this too as you have lovely skin) because I hate a "caked on" foundation look; a nude shade of eye-shadow with just a smudge of darker colour around the edge; a very light plummy blush and a nude shade lipstick. The one thing I do dark is a black mascara to play up my eyes more. I like to have one feature drawn into focus on my face, mine is my eyes. Oh, and I always check that my eye-brows are not going wild. A touch of hairspray holds them in place. </p> <p>In fact, Hmmmmmmm, &lt;Katiepea strains her brain for a moment&gt; if you are not wanting to really wear makeup at this point but are wanting to start experiment with looking more "groomed" so to speak, maybe you could try having an eye-lash tint and maybe a brow wax? You have lovely brows, it's just that I find that when I have these two things done at a beautician's, I instantly look more groomed, whether I have make-up on or not. It is not a "dramatic" as in people would say "What have you done to yourself?!" more along the lines of a subtle "Itari is looking nice today, what's different, I can't pinpoint it!" </p> <p>I can also totally understand how the thought of going from black to pink could bring on a heart-attack! It would be a very dramatic change as you are so used to wearing black. The ladies have suggested some lovely colours for you to try. The first practical step would be to go to the shops and try a range of colours on in the changing rooms and see how they look. Sometimes you may LOVE a colour, but it looks rubbish on. Sometimes you may not be instantly drawn to a colour, but when you put it on.... WOW!!! (I have had this experience with purple and teal lately. Never worn the colours before in my life. Thought I'd give it a try and I am amazed!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-147882 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:10:27 +0000 Losermom 147882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are such a stunning girl! Your eye color is very similar to mine. My eyes change color depending on what I'm wearing. If I wear blue they appear blue or grey. If I wear green they take on a more greenish cast. I would love to see you in some pretty greens. As far as make-up goes, less is more. I would just try a tinted moisturizer, mascara, a light dusting of blush and a translucent pink lip gloss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-colours-to-my-wardrobe#post-147870 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:18:19 +0000 Kate 147870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I've stuck to a 4 season system just because narrowing it down to 1 of 4 can be hard enough But I think you could also be a cool winter (<a href="http://www.prettyyourworld.com/cool-winter-season.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.prettyyourworld.com.....eason.html</a>) like Lauren Graham or Jennifer Connelly. It looks like a good resource, but I think at the end of the day what matters most is how the color looks on you and makes you feel, not which type of winter it's best for. So I wouldn't limit yourself to a certain type of winter colors while you're trying to figure out what looks good on you, and then later if you find the colors that are best for you tend to be clear or cool winter you can follow those guidelines. </p>