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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR - WHAT YOUR OUTFIT COLOURS SAY ABOUT YOU
We’re diving into the fascinating psychology behind colour—what your outfit says about you, how others interpret it, and, most importantly, how to harness colour to boost your confidence, elevate your mood, and align with your personal and professional goals.
Let’s explore how you can dress with intention and let your colours do the talking.
OUTFITS FOR EVERY SEASON - SPRING EDITION
What if getting dressed in the morning felt easy? Not just manageable — actually easy. The right pieces, the right colours, no second-guessing at the till.
That's exactly what understanding your colour season gives you.
In this guide, I've put together two real, wearable outfits for each season — Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter — to show you how your personal palette translates into looks you can actually reach for and wear. Not mood boards. Not runway fantasy. Real combinations for real life.
Whether you're a warm, luminous Spring, a softly sophisticated Summer, a rich and grounded Autumn, or a high-contrast, jewel-toned Winter — your colours are waiting for you. And once you know them, you'll never shop the same way again.
AUTUMN/WINTER COLOUR TRENDS YOU’LL LOVE THIS SEASON
This season is full of rich, expressive colours that work beautifully across all four palettes. In this article, I’m sharing three key directions you can explore to elevate your winter wardrobe — and to help you shop more mindfully as the January sales approach.
SEASONAL LIPSTICKS - HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT COLOUR LIPSTICK FOR YOUR SKIN TONE
If you’re looking to discover the best lipstick shades for your skin tone then you’re in luck. I found some of my top picks at my recent event with Charlotte Tilbury to celebrate the launch of their eyeshadow palettes based on colour theory at their Covent Garden store in April 2025.
HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR MOOD USING COLOUR
Which colours can elevate your mood? In this blog, I share the top colours to wear, which effects they can have on your mood, and which colours work best with them, so you can start adding even more colour to your wardrobe!
HOW TO COMBINE COLOURS FOR DIFFERENT STYLE PERSONALITIES
If you want to add more colours to your outfits, but you’re not sure which combinations will work for your personal style, then this article will help you discover the different personal styles and how they combine colours to create looks they love.
THE ROLE OF MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING IN PERSONAL STYLE
Beyond just enhancing our features, makeup and hairstyling have the ability to sculpt, accentuate, and illuminate our unique features.
Something many of my clients find the most transformative from my colour clinics is understanding the ways in which they can use their hairstyles and make up to transform their confidence. We’ve all been there – gone to a hairdressing appointment and left feeling on top of the world (or in some cases ready to run and hide!). Understanding your face shape and colourings means you can play with the hairstyles that would accentuate your features in the best possible way, and the colours you may want to try out.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A COLOUR ANALYSIS?
Have you ever seen someone and thought they look particularly radiant and stunning?
Well, that could be because of the colours they are wearing!
A Colour Analysis (or as we call them at One of a Style a Colour Clinic) can help you find the right palette of colours that will make you feel and look your best, every day. So we share what you can expect from a colour analysis, and the benefits, in this blog.
HOW CAN I ADD MORE COLOURS TO MY WARDROBE?
As spring is welcomed here in the UK, the colours are bright and abundant. This is usually the time when people yearn to add colours to their outfits. If this feels alien to you, and you are wondering where to start with colours, then I am here to help.
If you are just beginning to dip your toe into adding colours to your outfits, or haven’t yet tried to do so and are feeling overwhelmed, then here are my tips for adding colours to your wardrobe.
TOP COLOUR TRENDS FOR AUTUMN 2022 (and how to style them)
As the seasons change, the catwalks and shops will show off the latest trends. From colours to shapes & styles, you may want to invest in a few current pieces to update your wardrobe.
What are the top colours to add to your wardrobe for your season and how can you style them?
Here are my favourite colours for Autumn 2022, and how you can make them work in your wardrobe, so you can invest wisely!
THE GIFT OF (THE RIGHT) COLOUR
With the arrival of Spring, and lockdown being lifted, clothing brands are reacting with colour – and boy do we need it in our lives.
Something I love about what I do is helping my clients find clothes more enjoyable, with a focus on the colours that work beautifully for their skin, personal style, and personality.
So, what are the new trends in terms of colour, available to us during Spring 2021, and which colours can work best for you? Let’s dive in!
HOW COLOUR CAN HELP YOU LOOK AND FEEL GOOD (during the lockdown)
During the lockdown we have been having to, in some cases, completely transform the way we are working, particularly as mumpreneurs. Our business lives are being swamped with online video calls, our kids are with us, and often our partners are also with us. To add to this, an overwhelming amount of emotions we seem to be going through, from highs from being able to spend more hours with our loved ones, to lows where we feel almost trapped within our own homes. I wanted to share a few tips to help build your positive mindset and confidence using something as simple as colour!
FIND THE PERFECT RED LIPSTICK
For some, lipstick is a daily essential, for others, it’s a sea of colours and confusion! Whether you are one or the other (or just dipping your toe into the world of lipsticks) I hope this piece will help you find the perfect shade for you, and hope to give you some red lipstick confidence boosting in preparation for International Women’s Day this month.