https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:34:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style/page/2#post-923949 Fri, 03 May 2013 04:08:41 +0000 DonnaF 923949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sveta; <br /><br />Don't amethyst, cobalt, red, and emerald pretty much go with each other, except that red + green brings up Christmas associations and are hard to wear in equal quantities?&nbsp; You could probably get at least three to work together most of the time.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style/page/2#post-923866 Fri, 03 May 2013 01:43:30 +0000 Sveta 923866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I completely get what you are trying to say. It is funny but I really have a problem deciding what are my "signature" colors. Amethyst purple of course, and cobalt, and clear red, and emerald green, and deep teal - I cannot really choose, I love them all! <br />Scarlet, it may be very much so :-)<br />Vildy, this is interesting to know.<br />Joy and Freckles, this may be very reason why I could not limit my colors - afraid to get bored?<br />Tara, thanks for sharing your experience. Pinky peach - wow, I remember that fear of color and&nbsp;"black only" wardrobe...:-) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style/page/2#post-923852 Fri, 03 May 2013 01:22:56 +0000 tarzy 923852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just wanted to chime in to say that I have been on a journey of figuring out "my colors" for a while now, and for me, it's been freeing rather than restrictive. I used to have a closet full of black. Literally - nothing but black. Today I'm wearing a light pinky peach. Unheard of!<br /><br />I am actually considered neutral - I am warm, but not very warm. I need softness with my warmth (no mustard yellow or bright orange) and I can't go too dark or the color overwhelms me. For me, having a prescribed palette makes it incredibly easy to get dressed. If I follow my palette, I can literally reach into my closet and pull things out and know that everything will "go" together because they all fall within the same range of warmth and saturation. (I think of it as my color version of Garanimals!) For someone like me, who doesn't have a natural eye for color, these boundaries/guidelines really help. <br /><br />Also, I do believe that there's a version of blue, or red, or pink, or whatever color you're looking for that works for everyone. Some blue has a lot of black in it - too dark for me. Some blue has a lot of red in it - too cool for me. Some blue has a lot of green in it - this makes it warmer and that's better for me. I would have a hard time finding these differences on my own, which is why I rely on a "system," but you certainly can do it on your own.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style/page/2#post-923439 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:16:27 +0000 Freckles 923439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sveta it is so interesting to me that you have these concerns when you always look so fabulous.<br />I have been wondering about this myself, see a nice idea and then think of looking in my closet and realizing it would bore me to death. &nbsp;This is shocking to me as my wardrobe is still mainly black.<br /><br />I love all the advice you have been given and look forward to seeing what you decide to do. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style/page/2#post-923355 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:46:17 +0000 Anonymous 923355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I've not read all your replies but want to say that more than once I've tried to limit colors to streamline the wardrobe but have mostly failed because I've discovered that I can be energized by introducing a new color, like blush or the yellow raisin skirt.<br /> One thing that may be helpful is to think of neutrals in terms of light and dark and pick a couple of favorites in each area to concentrate on. Example: My best dark neutrals are charcoal, navy and chocolate, but I'm leary of navy because there are so many shades and they don't work together. My light neutrals are soft white, silvery light grey and maybe blush. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style/page/2#post-923260 Thu, 02 May 2013 10:57:23 +0000 Vildy 923260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the two neutral limit was popularized by Janet Wallach in her couple of books on building capsule wardrobes. One is Working Wardrobe. People credit her with popularizing the idea of capsules. Usually one would be a darker neutral and one a lighter.&nbsp; She would show a broad selection of two color themes from which to choose, the better to mix all your pieces. Though she did allow as to how some women will prefer to have dress capsules, which seems to throw the whole idea out the window. :D<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style/page/2#post-923232 Thu, 02 May 2013 06:52:50 +0000 Scarlet 923232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't read all the comments, although I will cause it looks like an interesting read, but I just wanted to say my initial reaction to your post was along the lines of Jonesy. It seems like color mixing is a kind of signature for you. At least in my mind it is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style/page/2#post-923202 Thu, 02 May 2013 04:48:00 +0000 Suz 923202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see deciding on some key neutrals and colours as freeing vs. restrictive. It is the way that artists use constraint to make a stronger piece. That is how I understand your wish to narrow things a little bit, Sveta. As the decision to concentrate focus for greater impact and drama, which, since you require drama to look your best, is a really good idea! So, maybe it would just be best to pick the ones that make you feel happiest! Maybe four or five -- whether they are related or not -- but then see if those ones work together. <br /><br />And figure out your neutrals, too. As you see, both Vix and I have a lot more neutrals than two. The way I see it, you can actually have as many neutrals as you like! I think the old advice for two (one dark, one light) was when people believed women would be buying shoes and bags in those neutrals and would need one for winter, one for summer. But there is no reason not to have more than one per season.&nbsp;<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style/page/2#post-923132 Thu, 02 May 2013 02:58:38 +0000 Vix 923132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh sorry -- I just say "color-color" to distinguish from neutrals. And given my black on both sides history,&nbsp;to remind myself there <b><i>is</i></b> another category besides neutrals, ha.<br /><br />I know that both subsets are colors, pinky swear. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-923122 Thu, 02 May 2013 02:52:10 +0000 Sveta 923122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Vix, I have to admit I don't completely understand what you mean by color-color - can you explain what you mean by this?<br />I also don't see it as restrictive&nbsp; - more like perfect selection for YOUR style. I think we all have different needs for color in our life so our selections are different. For somebody wearing 2-3 colors only your selection would be overwhelmingly big. For some Technicolor experts like MaryK your selection would be pretty restrictive. And it is just right for you!;-)&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-923110 Thu, 02 May 2013 02:32:17 +0000 Vix 923110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ cross-posted with Sveta, who explains why I do what I do better than I. <br /><br />*****<br /><br />It's interesting that others feel putting fairly liberal&nbsp;parameters around what colors one buys/wears is "restrictive" -- I tend to think that applies to people who only wear a single color (ok, maybe 2).&nbsp;<br /><br />I see setting boundaries around my color choices as being <b><i>selective. <br /></i></b><br />[Much as I try to frame avoiding candy as the main part of&nbsp;breakfast, lunch, and dinner as "opting in" to healthier choices vs restricting my food picks. That one's a much tougher sell!]<br /><br />Aside from starting from scratch with limited funds&nbsp;or creating a travel capsule,&nbsp;I haven't read the "choose 2 neutrals" thing. Does it come from the 50s, when most middle-class women wore dresses or skirt suits? <br /><br />I do limit the neutrals and color-color buys I make each season (~ 3 times a year) in order to maximize being able to wear the new stuff together as well as with older stuff. <br /><br />But as you can see from my Spring/Summer palette below I can't even limit my neutrals to fewer than 7, ha -- and that's counting the variations of taupes,&nbsp;greys, and deep browns as 1 each!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-923100 Thu, 02 May 2013 02:26:56 +0000 Sveta 923100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Caro, I wear mostly silver - because my jewelry has to be on the big and bold side and real gold is too expensive and I have no seen a fake gold color I liked yet ;-)<br />Gold goes better with my skin color but silver in too bad either.<br />As for the favorite colors - deep jewel colors are my favorite ones and they also the most flattering. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-923099 Thu, 02 May 2013 02:24:48 +0000 Sarah A 923099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! Suz and Vix, you gals really have got this figured! Sveta, I cant say I have anything to add, I do think you are onto something to help the planning and purchasing, but appreciate the read.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-923096 Thu, 02 May 2013 02:21:29 +0000 Caro in Oz 923096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry I missed this (too much going on here).&nbsp;<br /><br />Do you wear mainly silver or gold metal Sveta? Sometimes this is the place to start as a lot of neutrals look best with one or the other imo. Also do you have any favourite colours - not in clothing, just in general? I've found these questions sometimes reveal more than questions about clothing as we have been bombarded with information about fashion rules&nbsp;all our lives.<br /><br />I love the idea of repeating our eye, skin &amp; hair colours in clothing. Letting my hair go grey has really changed my neutrals in a big way. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-923090 Thu, 02 May 2013 02:18:04 +0000 Sveta 923090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz, I tried but I cannot see anything but brown It is not a dark brown, more like amber...whatever specks are there are still from the brown family :-(<br />Maybe if we go for NAS together you can have a look https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-923080 Thu, 02 May 2013 02:07:11 +0000 Sveta 923080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Zap, Janet, Jonesy and Angie - it is not that I want to limit my colors but rather streamline them. Now when I consider a purchase I sometimes agonize with the color choice - I like this one and that one and another one is so flattering and they all would work with my wardrobe - so what to go for? I feel that if I can identify my primary palette of neutrals and colors which work for my coloring, style persona&nbsp;and emotional happiness it may be easier to make these choices without future regrets. It does not mean I want to limit my colors - cannot have that, I like color too much for it - but get better organized with them.<br />And telling the truth I really like the idea of signature colors - call me silly but it sounds very appealing to me. Every time I read here about someone's signature colors I think - well, why I don't have them? :-)<br />Also I think I need to get organized with neutrals. They do not carry as much emotional weight for me so I need a more scientific approach to them. I would really like to determine which are my best 4-5 neutrals - both in flattery and&nbsp;&nbsp;stylewise - and use them as a core group to make purchasing decisions easier.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Amiable, talking about color flattery - I found that virtually any color can work for anybody - it all depends on the shade and saturation. I am sure there are green tones which should work great on you, don't&nbsp; give up on the color you love! Maybe green is like blue for me - I thought it does not suit me at all and now some blue shades are the best for me!<br />Ruth and Nancy, thanks for sharing your experience.<br />Vicky and Claire - thanks for moral support!:-)<br />Ingun, this is an interesting question. Before it was definitely color on top, neutral on the (curvy) bottom. It began to change when I bought my yellow skirt and discovered how versatile it is and how much variety colored bottoms can add to one's wardrobe. I still have more colors on tops but working on getting more on the bottom as well https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-923067 Thu, 02 May 2013 01:52:01 +0000 Suz 923067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sveta, look <b>deep</b> into your eyes. There are so many browns. Some are tinged with black. Some with amber. Some with green. Some with gold. Some with blue. Some with all of these! I have many brown eyed people in my life. Not one of them has eyes that look the same to me. So....I think there are probably many tones there to work with.&nbsp;<br /><br />My husband's eyes are a warm, dark chocolate&nbsp;brown. But his skin tone is cool and even pinkish in places. His hair used to be dark brown and now is silver.&nbsp;He looks good in cooler tones but can also wear the occasional warm tone.&nbsp;<br /><br />My daughter's eyes are a cool&nbsp;brown with hints of black. She looks good in the very same colours that I do &nbsp;-- except more intense versions. She is Asian, so obviously her skin tone is very different from mine (and her hair). But she is cool-toned, nonetheless.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-923065 Thu, 02 May 2013 01:44:11 +0000 Sveta 923065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carole, I think we are on the same 'doubtful' wavelength with you!<br />Rae, I think my main problem may be that I am drawn to a lot of colors emotionally and very often the ones I am drawn too really suit me. <br />Suz and Vix, you are getting the award of the month for the best detailed color tutorials EVER! Honestly it blows my mind just thinking how much time and effort you put into those comments - thank you!<br />Firecracker is right, I hink I need to explain better my "dilemma": it is not so much about determining which colors suit me - I think I have a pretty good idea about this now - but more about how to determine my main color palette I can use to build my wardrobe in a more organized manner. I have noticed lately that I am limiting number of colors I wear in one outfit, very often to one color with neutrals. &nbsp;This is&nbsp; a very big shift for me because before YLF the majority of my clothes were colors with hardly&nbsp; a neutral in sight - and no wonder&nbsp;I had problems dressing then. I also did not wear black because it was not as faltering on me as brown and thought that all blues are horrible for me because I have warm coloring.<br />Since then I re thought the whole color theory for me. I have discovered that I can wear certain blues really well if they have enough red in them - like cobalt - or when they are very dark - -like navy and ink. Actually these blues are among my best colors! That was blowing apart my color theory because navy is a not good color for warm toned people - how come it suits me? Then came black and you are right, Suz - it is the drama of it combined with white which works for me. However I have noticed that black is easier for me now when my hair is darker.<br />I think the trick to look at the hair / eye color to determine your colors does not work as well for brown eyed and haired gals. What colors are in my eyes - well, brown and nothing else. The same is for hair&nbsp; - if I even can remember what is my natural color anymore Anyway in my youth it was brown with reddish and golden highlights - hence warm coloring - but still shades of brown! For the life of me I cannot detect my very best colors from there (cobalt, deep purple, deep teal...)<br />Vix, I would need to per-use your suggestions in more details (too tired now) and look at your blog. Thanks for the tons of great info! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922647 Wed, 01 May 2013 18:34:41 +0000 Ingunn 922647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sveta, I understand your desire for exploring this so well. You got me started, too! FWIW, I find your style really fab, and I think you can wear a wide specter of colors. I think your coloring are not that different from mine, as I feel that many of the parameters you mention fit me, too: Medium to high contrast, not too much pastel, careful with neon, a mix of warm and cool etc. When I look into my closet, I mainly see blue and neutral colored tops, and more colorful bottoms. Where is the color in your wardrobe - on the top or bottom? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922627 Wed, 01 May 2013 18:24:11 +0000 nancylee 922627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sveta, your wardrobe is fabulous as is...but I totally get your desire to have a more streamlined color palette to work from. &nbsp;This kind of color focus does make shopping and putting together a cohesive wardrobe easier, but it takes some effort and a lot of trial and error.<br /><br />I spent a LOT of time last year trying to discern my best colors, with help from YLF. (Suz and Vix are especially good at colors, so it's great that they chimed in early on this.) &nbsp;What really helped me was determining whether I was "warm" vs. "cool" and "soft vs. "strong." &nbsp;Mid-tone colors work best for me, as they might for you if both brights and pastels wash you out. &nbsp;Of course, you can always *make* a color work for you through clever combinations (as Angie suggested).<br /><br />Here are the links to my "what are my best colors?" odyssey. &nbsp;Can't wait to see what you discover. &nbsp;<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-i-be-a-soft-autumn-difference-between-soft-and-warm">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....t-and-warm</a><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closing-in-on-my-colors-yay">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....colors-yay</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922611 Wed, 01 May 2013 18:01:57 +0000 Vicki 922611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sveta, you've raised so much interest here that my head has ideas going round like a color wheel! &nbsp;Honestly, I think you've been doing a splendid job of making brilliant color choices and I, too, see you in the gorgeous muted jewel tones and the color-blocking neutrals.<br /><br />With Suz's outstanding process and Vix's knowledge, you can test these ideas for color confirmation (that you are and have been&nbsp;correct), and&nbsp;I would also add to&nbsp;trust what you have been doing, because you do this naturally, Sveta, with great flair and style. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922583 Wed, 01 May 2013 17:31:51 +0000 Anonymous 922583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There are differences in the various color analysis systems, and I've struggled to make sense out of them. The one that works the best for my personal coloring is the 12-season system by Color Me Beautiful. Their soft summer palette has proven to be perfect for me. I no longer look washed out (from wearing dark, bright, or pale colors) or yellow (from wearing colors that are too warm) or gray (can't think of a better term for this; it's from wearing colors that are too cool). I look healthy and alive, both in person and in photos, and am finally at peace with my color choices. Hope this helps. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922564 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:57:54 +0000 amiable 922564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm no expert, but wanted to chime in with a book that I found helpful (and need to re-read), and which says much of what Suz had said:&nbsp; Color Your Style by David Zyla.<br /><br />He discusses finding your best colors based on eyes, hair, skin and vein colors.&nbsp; <br /><br />My main problem with his idea on me is that it includes no green for me.&nbsp; I like green, and am continually trying to find a way to make it one of my best colors <br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922558 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:48:32 +0000 Sveta 922558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am quickly responding here to say thank you all for taking your time and providing your advice. I am going to read and re-read it all and reply in details but cannot do it now from the office(work continues to be CRAZY)<br />You ladies are the best - thank you so much! A lot of food for thought here... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922551 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:37:31 +0000 Angie 922551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Suz's advice is so fab! And Vix makes the process virtually scientific! Great read, ladies. Thanks :)<br /><br />Sveta, I'm with Zap and Jonesy. Your style is at all time high. It does not need "colour tweaking", and you wear all your outfit combinations to perfection. Sure, you wear some colours better than others - but it STILL ALL LOOKS FAB! Not need to simplify on my account - unless you have a dire need to wear a small subset of colours. Personally, I encourage a non-restrictive colour palette. <br /><br />Furthermore,<i> you have to work with colours in combination</i> - not in isolation. For example, blush does not pass the complexion test on me at all. Horrible!! Yet when I wear it WITH cream, white, acidic colours, black and light blue, the visual is greatly changed. Details :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922547 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:30:57 +0000 Janet 922547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah, I see Jonesy chimed in with something along the lines of what I was going to say. :-)<br /><br />Sveta, my initial reaction was, "Why are you looking to limit your palette?" You wear a pretty wide range of colors very well, but I think your wardrobe is quite cohesive. Why limit yourself? If you are enjoying the colors you have, continue with them! If there are some that suit you particularly well and that you feel especially fab in, well, there's your answer as you make future purchases.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922534 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:00:58 +0000 Jonesy 922534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do you *need* a more restricted color palette? I guess I'm wondering what is driving the desire, if your wardrobe is humming along so efficiently and effectively as is, right now :)? I mean, it seems like you are the mix master, in terms of coming up with endless combinations of items, using all different color combos. Are you feeling like you'd like to simplify or something like that?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922479 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:52:15 +0000 Anonymous 922479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great advice here Sveta. I thing jewel tones are a no-brainer for you. I also love you in mixed neutrals. Like Suz, I think the old advice to choose one or two neutrals is outdated; I wear as many different ones as I can.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922454 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:37:23 +0000 Vix 922454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ BTW, I'm so looking forward to seeing what decision you make, if it alters your preferred combinations, etc!&nbsp;<br /><br />ETA forgot to attach palettes I was thinking you could explore -- both have some warmth, so&nbsp;you may be able to wear most from each. ;)<br /><br />****<br /><br />If interested, I do blog about building a color-based wardrobe. Disclaimer: not at all straightforward-y how-to in nature, but visuals included!<br /><br />This post has links that hit most of my writing on my efforts:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://buildingacolorfullife.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/o-no-not-you-again-of-closets-and-color-capsules/">O no not you again: of closets and color&nbsp;capsules</a><br /><br />This post is about helping a pal choose core colors and includes tips from stylist Bridgette Raes about choosing prints/patterns based on one's levels of contrast and more:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://buildingacolorfullife.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/fizz-flies-the-coop-with-a-pocket-full-of-prints-pt-2/">Fizz flies the coop with a pocket full of prints [pt&nbsp;2]</a><br /><br />Another friend, another core-colors post:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://buildingacolorfullife.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/eileen-exorcises-her-wardrobe-demons-pt-1/">Eileen exorcises her wardrobe demons [pt&nbsp;1]</a><br /><br />And of course you've seen my YLF post on choosing my colors for this Spring/Summer (slated to be a blog post when time permits) but I'll stick it here for easy reference:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cherry-picked-trends-for-my-spsu-mostly-work-capsule-color-palette">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....sule-color</a> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-determining-the-color-palette-for-my-style#post-922446 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:31:38 +0000 Anonymous 922446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I personally think that your features are more high contrast and that your coloring works really well with more saturated colors ( Perhaps your early 2012 wardrobe). However, I do think that the more neutral based tones you have been sporting lately, although not as conventionally flattering, work really well also. Overall, I think you should continue business as usual. I think that picking a palette works really well to some extent, but it can become limiting. </p>