A woman has only one opportunity to be beautiful, but there are a hundred thousand opportunities to be attractive. (C. Montesquieu)
Today, as promised, I continue to share with you information that can help you decide on the color scheme of hats, accessories and, of course, clothing in general. And today, as you may have guessed, we will talk about the autumn color type.
Let me remind you that I previously wrote about how to choose the perfect headdress taking into account the shape of your face, if you haven’t read it, then you are welcome: Choosing the perfect headdress>>.
Why this time we will continue to understand the intricacies of the autumn color type, bypassing the summer one? It's simple. The color types Spring and Autumn are considered warm and sometimes confusion arises, because... It is not always possible the first time to clearly determine which color type a particular girl belongs to.
I’ll tell you a little secret: when determining the color type of a woman’s appearance, I first of all pay attention to what color her natural hair color is and what kind of glow it gives, warm or cold. If it’s warm, then I’m 70% sure that it belongs to the spring or autumn color type, if it’s cold, then it belongs to the winter or summer. But of course, hair color is not enough for an accurate determination; you need to look at the whole picture and not forget about exceptions to the rules.
And now I want to share with you the information that I received while preparing this article and which slightly shocked me. For many years I firmly believed that I belonged to the spring color type and never doubted it. For me everything was extremely simple and clear. Having written a previous article on how to choose the ideal headdress for the Spring color type (How to choose the ideal headdress color for the Spring color type>>)
I received interesting reviews that although according to the description the girl belongs to the Spring color type, those colors that suit her are those that are strictly contraindicated. I tried to figure out what could be the reason.
The first thing that came to my mind was that there are girls whose appearance is difficult to accurately attribute to the spring or autumn color type, and perhaps the color type was determined incorrectly.
I also thought that the colors that are indicated have a lot of shades and in this regard, if a person likes a certain color, then by varying the shades, you can choose the one that suits him, despite the negative recommendations.
Understanding the information received in this way and preparing this article so that I could compare the description of appearance and draw any conclusions, I, probably fooling around to a greater extent, decided to take an online test and once again make sure that I belong to the Spring color type. And then a surprise awaited me...
Based on the results of analyzing the color of my hair, eyes and skin, I finally got the result that I am Soft Autumn. I’ll be honest with you, I haven’t fully figured this information out yet and I’ll also analyze, as much as possible, the description of the appearance of this color type and recommendations for it, but I can’t say that I categorically disagree with this either, a seed of doubt has nevertheless arisen in my soul .
So let's get to know who this AUTUMN GIRL is?
These girls catch your eye and are remembered for a long time. After all, nature has endowed their appearance with warm golden tones, which gives them a rich and at the same time soft appearance. Girls of the autumn color type do not need a ton of cosmetics and a riot of colors. The main thing is to emphasize that very “golden spot”. This is noble beauty that does not lose its effectiveness.
Let's immediately give up the myth that only red-haired beauties belong to this color type. This is wrong. It is much more diverse and now together we will try to determine what exactly it is.
Let's take a closer look at the main characteristics of the appearance of the AUTUMN color type:
1.Girls' hair should be a warm shade. This includes beauties with hair of brown, red, chestnut, and light brown shades. There are even blonde charmers. The shades that hair can be cast in are copper, bronze, golden chestnut. Usually, if there is a red streak in a girl’s hair, it is definitely classified as autumn.
2.Skin is another feature that you should pay attention to before classifying you into any type. In this case, the skin can be either completely white or dark. Even black representatives of the fair sex are included in this color type. The most common skin type is pale, or at most slightly tanned. But tanning doesn’t stick to fair-skinned beauties. They get burned. Usually there can be a lot of freckles on the skin, especially for fair-skinned red-haired girls. A bright blush is not typical for autumn ladies, although they usually just blush. As for dark-skinned and dark-skinned beauties, they tan easily, but they also have freckles. The peculiarity of the skin is the absence of a pink undertone. The tone is even and beautiful. Girls can boast of excellent photogenicity.
3.The eyes of autumn beauties can be different. Their color ranges from almost turquoise to deep brown. Girls have green eyes, ocher, blue, amber, golden and other warm shades. In addition, the contrast between the white and the iris of the eye is also different. For example, the white may be slightly yellowish in color. This color will only emphasize the beauty of the eyes. But girls are especially proud of their thick eyelashes and eyebrows, which are usually the same color as their hair, although they can be a little darker or lighter.
The AUTUMN color type is conventionally divided into several subtypes. Let's look at the features of each of them.
Soft Autumn
It is this color type that “suffers” from frequent errors due to which they are mistakenly identified both in warm autumn, and in different summers, and even in spring. The main shades of appearance are honey and nut. There are few color contrasts in her appearance; she seems to be shrouded in a light haze.
Most often, the skin is light, with a peach tint; there is even a dark tone. It is generally accepted that red-haired people have very thin skin, which is susceptible to sunburn and inflammation. But it is not always the case! Most often it is dense, smooth, without flaws and has a beige, bronze, or olive undertone. The tan applies evenly and lasts a very long time.
Hair can be light or dark, but always in warm shades: chestnut, light brown, ash blond.
Eye color can be completely different, from light blue, gray, gray-green, to cognac and amber. Your look is languid and mischievous at the same time. Eyelashes and eyebrows have a light brown or red color.
Recommended colors and shades in accessories and clothing:
The palette should be rich in noble and complex shades that will freely intertwine with the natural range of appearance; it is rich in greenish-beige, golden-beige and golden-brown colors. Shades of brown are preferable to warm tones - beige, coffee, chocolate, cinnamon, etc. Green shades - from soft turquoise to rich emerald - will emphasize and highlight the natural color. The ideal white shade for soft autumn is milky, the color of baked milk. It is white with a dash of yellow and gray mixed in. Replacement for black is anthracite, the color of wet asphalt, gray-black. It will look black on you.
Knitted beret, shirt-front, mittens “Vanilla Mood” is a version of the set in beige tones for Soft Autumn.
The dark palette includes warm gray-brown shades, dark greens and turquoise, dark blue and purple in a warmer way than in summer color types.
The bright palette for the soft autumn color type has many warm, pleasant shades - honey yellow, warm beige shades, khaki shades, pine and emerald notes, terracotta and peach tones, slightly muted red. In this palette you should choose festive outfits, evening dresses, accent jewelry, hats and other accessories.
A light palette for this color type: warm beige, peach and coral shades, light green and bright green notes, lavender purple and slightly muted blue.
Invite autumn into your home, into your soul
As you know, there is cyclicity and continuity in nature, day follows night, one season follows another. And human life, as a part of nature, certainly obeys its rhythms. Therefore, autumn changes in our existence, consisting in the appearance of fatigue, sadness, and some lethargy, are a natural phenomenon. And, therefore, it is not worth resisting this with all your might.
Instead, it is better to invite autumn into your home and soul. Let the autumn colors into your home: place a burgundy-colored pillow on the sofa, throw on a blanket with a golden tint, and buy an orange towel.
You can create an autumn atmosphere with the help of special lighting. Light a salt lamp or candles in the evenings, while enjoying the colorful twilight and silence. Turn on calm music, use aromatic oil.
Warm autumn
Warm autumn color type - beauties with dark eyes and warm hair tone. In contrast to the warm spring color type, the appearance of such girls is more saturated; darker and more saturated tones suit them.
The skin is often slightly dark with a beige, peach tint. You can see a light scattering of freckles on your face.
The hair is always dark: brown, red, chestnut with a copper tint.
The eyes are brown, green, hazel, dark gray, gray-green, you can often find gray-blue, blue, amber.
Cold and too pale combinations are contraindicated for Autumn women - but warm shades from caramel and peach to olive and soft blue-green tones are recommended.
In order to emphasize the natural color and image as a whole, you should use rich, rich colors - dark and deep blue, green, rich blue, marsala, burgundy - in combination with a laconic style of clothing will perfectly emphasize the advantages of the type in question.
The dark palette includes many warm brown shades, dark green and dark turquoise, dark blue and deep soft blue-violet; in general, the tones of autumn are warm and muted.
The Josephine hooded collar in dark aqua is an example of a headdress from a dark palette.
The bright palette for the warm spring color type has many rich, warm, pleasant shades - honey yellow, warm beige shades, shades of spring leaves that have just blossomed, rich shades of peach, warm red. In this palette you should choose festive outfits, evening dresses, accent jewelry and handbags.
A light palette for this color type: warm beige, peach and coral shades, light green and bright green notes, lavender purple and slightly muted blue.
Coming up with successful combinations of clothes to add color to the warm autumn will not be difficult - for delicate and soft looks, combine pink and beige shades with muted brown or blue; for casual looks, use a wine palette, khaki shades and mustard shades in different proportions.
Invite autumn into your body
Autumn is harvest time. Enjoy the gifts of nature characteristic of this time. Fill your body with nutrients contained in grapes, plums, nuts, apples.
This year's fresh wheat flour bread, fresh cheese or cottage cheese are good choices for breakfast or dinner. Perhaps your family has dishes or foods that you prefer to eat in the fall. For example, watermelons. Their joint use by all family members will unite him and give him the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the autumn season.
This will also be facilitated by preparing cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, cabbage, compotes and jam for the winter, to which it is recommended to involve children. This is a great opportunity for generations to come together and appreciate the tastes, colors and aromas of autumn.
How do I deal with autumn depression? Autumn is the best time to create!
It’s not for nothing that autumn is called a dull time; it is during this period that people most often experience depression. This is due, first of all, to a decrease in daylight hours. Bright summer colors are replaced by dull ones, and the weather deteriorates, which is also an important factor. The body begins to produce less and less serotonin and this affects mood.
However, I associate autumn with the beginning of the year and new achievements. It was during this period that most of my achievements related to creativity occurred.
For example, in September 2014 I was invited to shoot at Auto LEHMANN, then I was just starting to take photographs, so this event was etched in my memory.
And a week before the beginning of September, I was lucky enough to photograph the last concert of Lyapis Trubetskoy. And work with a professional model, who, by the way, has now opened an entire school and often appears on TV screens. Universe? Maybe.
In October 2020, for the first time I went behind the scenes of a fashion show at Gostinny Dvor and saw high fashion from a different side.
On October 9, the first publication in a glossy magazine with my work was published, on October 29, my photo was published in Vogue.it, happiness knew no bounds.
Autumn 2020 was remembered for the search for harmony, this year I picked up paints. And today, September 5, 2020, I continue to create!
You may mistakenly think that I am simply not prone to depression, but, unfortunately, this is far from the case. In order not to become discouraged, you will have to work a little on your lifestyle and let in creativity.
The main thing is to get enough sleep! For a truly sound night's sleep, add a little lavender essential oil to your pillow.
Enjoy the music. My morning starts with my favorite compositions. The melody can be relaxing or invigorating, the main thing is that you like it, and then the most dull morning will seem beautiful and full of possibilities to you.
Flowers. If you are not satisfied with the option of flowers in a pot, then at least place a small bouquet of cute garden flowers in a prominent place. This fall I bought myself bright yellow chrysanthemums, they are pleasing to the eye and give me an invigorating mood.
Memorable photos. To boost your mood, print out at least a couple of photographs of people and situations that make you smile just by remembering them.
Pet. Nothing lifts your spirits like a purring, furry bundle of joy next to you. I have two of these!
The main remedy for any depression is a hobby. Still don't believe me? If you don't have a hobby, then it's time to start one. This way you can unexpectedly find a new hobby and even open your own business. A hobby can talk about what is missing in life or what is in abundance. Whether it reflects a person’s character or fills an emptiness in the soul, it is necessary to understand its starting point. Target. It can be anything:
• Understand and get to know yourself • For pleasure • Psychological release • Discovering talent, purpose • Live more interestingly • Combine business with pleasure • Stay in shape • Get additional income • Don’t go crazy with everyday activities or just kill time
A little less serious than work, a hobby challenges the monotony and boredom of life. Reveals hidden talents and even unrealized dreams. Helps you not to drown in the cliches of everyday routine and monotony. It gives a new impetus to the implementation of ideas and subconsciously makes a person solve difficult problems easily and interestingly.
Ordinary collecting mugs or learning foreign languages can unexpectedly transform into a different quality - a new project or business. Even while shopping, you can become a professional!
What are your favorite activities? • Calm – relax or help to concentrate, teach self-organization skills. • Active and extreme – provide an opportunity to splash out adrenaline or test yourself. • Self-development – expands skills, gives the opportunity to expand the range of possibilities, helps to feel that anything is possible. • Creative – reveal hidden and obvious talents, help to realize oneself. • Scientific – quench the thirst for discovery and learning new things. • Exotic hobbies can be found in any of these areas.
Any of them, making a person happier, raising him a step higher and opening new paths, can turn into a professional occupation.
How to find something you like? It seems incredible that there are people who do not know where their soul lies. But a hobby is like friendship or love. Having a hobby implies having interest or knowledge in a certain area, a desire to do what you like.
Only trial and error will help you understand this. Only by tasting different dishes do you understand the difference between spicy, fresh and exotic cuisine, through trial and error.
And in order not to ask the question “Where can I get the money to do what I love?”, you can also make it profitable. In the next article I’ll tell you how you can start making money on your own from almost any hobby!
