So I Got My Colours 'Done' - Here's What I Learnt... | The Anna Edit

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[@melanieholmes5022]

Pretty sure I'm a soft summer but I'll wear black forever. I know it's not my best colour but there's something magic in black, it gives me confidence. I often do a last minute change before I walk out the door from a colour into black.

[@MikhilaMcDaid]

I think that first line is a direct JayZ quote 😂

[@wakingtheworld]

Black is at least in that season's spectrum though. If I wear black, I look like death warmed up!

[@patriciamarouvo]

Loved this video! Always thought you were a winter, but true autumn actually makes a lot of sense. Let's go full 80s: give us a kibbe body type analysis next! I have a feeling you might be a natural, given you look incredible in texture.

[@busrad1713]

Honestly I remember your an another story purple jumper from many many years ago which looked so good on you. Even years later when I think about you thats whats come to my mind as clothing.

[@Claudia_K.]

I’ve wanted this darn Arket jumper for ages and it was always sold out! I loved Anna in it, it suited her so well!

[@caralum]

Came here to say: I know this exact jumper you’re talking about 😍

[@fridaskarin9671]

Somebody has probably already commented this but my first thought was this also could be super helpful when looking at makeup palettes! Like what blush suits you and what eyeshadow palette actually does something for your overall hue. I want to book an appointment right now!

[@wakingtheworld]

The 'Colour Me Beautiful' (UK) consultants include an (optional) make-up sesh along with your colours.

[@meganl3600]

I am the same season, I find that there are so many shades of black you can find one that works for you. A faded black with a warm undertone suits me much better than a harsh/cool black. Also love to pair it with coffee browns or other neutrals that really agree with me to warm it up.

[@wakingtheworld]

Black drains me - I'm soft Autumn - but charcoal. Wow! I love it and painted 3 walls of my living room that colour too. It's gives a warm vibe, not the harsh coldness of black.

[@LA-yi1om]

So interesting! I am a soft autumn so black is my worst color. However, I have a lot of black in my wardrobe. I didn’t go crazy and declutter all my black stuff, but since getting my color analysis, I have done the following: 1) move black further away from my face (I have loads of black pants/ jeans and accessories like bags/ shoes), 2) I have stopped buying black clothes that sit close to the face, and 3) when I do wear a black jacket I wear a scarf in a color that suits me and when I wear a black top I wear a gold necklace. Also, in summer I find that black looks less harsh on me when Im slightly tanned

[@bequietbambi]

I’m a soft summer and I second this!! (except I go for silver)

[@mariamillanconsulting]

Loved this Comment ❤️ I'm doing this for sure 💪

[@wakingtheworld]

Great vid Anna... and you look gorgeous in that brown top. Clearly an 'Autumn'. I first went to a CMB (Colour Me Beautiful) consultant some 35yrs ago.... when all they had were the 4 seasons. I remember ditching my jacket & buying one in (the right) green & the Mums at school were like "You look SO well". I was no more 'well' than the previous week; all I'd done was changed the colour of my jacket! I recently had an update, as my skin tone has changed & I now dye my hair. I'm still the same season - Autumn - but can no longer wear those bright shades. Now it's 'soft & muted' versions of the same. Funny but the "You look so well" thing came up again after I bought a puffa winter jacket in olive green. This stuff works & you feel so good in yourself wearing the right colours. Your 'black thing' is like my 'burnt orange thing'. I adore this colour but can no longer wear it; well I could, but then it'd be a question of the outfit making an entrance, not me! I liked how Jo went through the colours of the rainbow first & the pre-consultation questionnaire sounded good too, not that I'm faulting the sesh I had. ♥

[@leahsapaden_]

I love that you got this done, it’s so on brand for you! It’s so interesting too! It gives me more food for thought. You’re really coming into your own and you are thriving, keep doing what you’re doing ❤

[@mnoeliarc]

I think the Bridget Jones' Diary books are responsible. The mother is always advising Bridget to have her colours done 😂

[@dogberryandmoth]

Colour Me Beautiful was well known in the 80s, long before Bridget Jones.

[@BUMOKA]

I just love the vibe and setting of your videos so much! And your approach to fashion and style is so inspiring. 🤎 Lots of love from Germany!

[@kayramchurn7097]

I’m so envious of your colour palette. I so wanted to be autumn as those are the colours I love. But I turned out to be winter. Still coming to terms with this, four years after having my colours done!

[@lauratreslove]

My Mum took me to get ‘my colours done’ as an 18th birthday pressie (20 years ago now!😮). It felt like such a fuddy thing to do at the time but it has been so useful! I’m a ‘Leafy Autumn’ so black does not work for me either but navy does and that’s a great alternative. My sister in laws are both ‘Jewel Winters’ and black and white are some of their best colours!

[@spacebar9733]

Awe I love those names, which analysis do they come from if you know? They’re way more romantic.

[@NeidaTeresa]

This is so exciting for me 🤭 I’ve been obsessed with color analysis for the past year and have been honestly intrigued to know what yours are!

[@hillary898]

Love that you had this done!! I had mine done over a year ago and have really noticed the benefits when shopping for new things. I also feel like I can’t stop guessing people’s colours! I know I miss the mark sometimes but it’s a fun people watching habit. I’m so glad you ended up with a warm palette since it has seemed like you gravitate that way generally. My theory (before this vid) is that you would’ve been a deep autumn and deep winter would be a sister season for you meaning you could also suit black because I’ve always thought you looked great in it in photos. I love the take away and really interested to hear about your experience. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@stinefriishals]

Had my colours done earlier this year, and I’m a true summer, so all the sub groups from the summer season will suit me. I find it soo interesting, and use it a lot when buying clothes now. I had to basically redo my wardrobe after giving birth so it was Nice to get some pointers. I really love the autumn pallette on you! Makes so much sense.

[@LittleWoba]

Thank you for this! I'm also a true autumn and chocolate brown, terracotta, warm purple, deep salmon, prussian blue, hunter green, forest green, grey-olive green, and caramel are my best colors for sure. My eyes are olive green, hair is auburn and I've got lots of freckles. Muted gold is best for jewelry. I wear black, navy, denim on my lower half only and it looks great. Loving that chocolate brown on you!

[@maree8470]

Given you are a neutral girlie (me too) you could introduce your rainbow colours initially in accessories. Gorgeous red bag, touch of colour in a belt, vest top under a shirt with denim etc. Great video thanks x

[@ktfromia]

This was so fascinating! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@ALittleObsessed]

SO glad you had this done! I had mine done almost a year ago and it's so helpful!

[@travellingfemme]

There was a makeup video you made over 10 years ago and you were wearing a bronze colored top and immediately I was like wow that is her color! She looks so cool. Like, made enough of an impression that I still remember it. Anyway loved this video.

[@yasminmaley2237]

Love the idea of colour theory!! ❤

[@barbb1672]

So funny, I just got my colours done this week. The colour consultant I went to uses the tonal system (which is slightly different from the seasonal system). I am soft-warm-deep, which resulted in my best colours being very similar to yours. I found this incredibly useful, it’s very freeing actually, I feel I can now focus on the colours that really fit me and ignore all the trends and what other people wear.

[@joboydstyling]

Thanks for your comment, yes, many colour consultants use the tonal system, it's similar to the seasonal system, but the descriptive words used are slightly different. As a soft, warm, deep you would fall into the deep autumn category in seasonal. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience!

[@BriLamberson]

I actually think that yellow dress looks so good on you!

[@EEN63]

I’m so happy for you that you had this experience and you came away with another level of fashion knowledge that you can implement into creating your best wardrobe! I think it’s always a good idea to know what colors look best and which ones look worst and ways to use colors that might not be ideal into a look that’s more complimentary! Now what would be interesting is to gift Mark with a color analysis and see if he suits the same warmer tones as you. 😉😃🤔

[@travellingfemme]

Loved this!

[@veesvoyages]

I'd love to get my colours done, I'm so curious to know what my results would be! Loved hearing what your results are, the colours that were selected will look gorgeous on you!

[@Rubyisgrowing]

OMG I assumed that we would be the same because we both have pale skin and dark hair, but listening to you speak I am definitely a cool tone. The vein tip is genius, mine are SO blue

[@trishhykes5574]

Got my colors done a few weeks ago! I did in person drapes but a virtual analysis since there was no where near me to do it all in person. True summer here!

[@mariagalantefialhoreis466]

Anna I am so happy to know that we are the same colour palette!! I was struggling to find inspiration for outfits since my wardrobe was almost black/grey! Please share more outfits and tips!!!

[@Make-upBySandra]

Thank you for the lovely video❤ very interesting 😊

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hey Anna 🤗 I had no idea what this video was about, I must be living under a rock 🫣 this was super interesting so thank you for sharing ♥️ xxx

[@hazelrogers2455]

I’m a soft summer so navy and a silver grey are my neutrals . Like you I can wear black but away from my face or combined in a dress . Fascinating video today .

[@belorama8]

Hell yes! As another mother of a small boy, last year was like discovering my style all over again. You always cover a topic right when im getting into something. I found Allison Bornstein and then you started talking about her method. So glad to see A seasonal color video because I have been intrigued And really confused about it for a couple months now. 😂

[@anesit]

Sunday dose of love ❤

[@sharondawilliams7707]

Pops of red would be nice in your existing wardrobe….♥️!!! Nice video

[@kei-chwan]

I am a deep autumn with a sister in dark winter. I have warm olive undertones, green veins, deep brown hair and eyes that get cognac red in the sunlight. I can borrow some tones from dark winter like for ex. deep fuchsia (I rarely do) but I look like a 🤡 in neons, pastels, I'm instantly sick-looking when wearing cold tones and pretty much all peach and pink shades xD It is VERY useful to know what colours look best on you but I always say that colour theory is just a guideline and you should always just wear what you truly like! ❤️

[@alexlovesdietcoke]

LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEE this video!!!! Fascinating!!!! I want to get my colours done now

[@hatzinescalante663]

I found out I am a true autumn and I just bought a green trench and I love it!!!

[@mdkinfrance]

Love your colours! For your audio situation, I think that there are fluffy pop filters for that type of mic.

[@alexandrathomas5694]

LOVED this! I’m the same as you. Always wearing khaki and camel so this is really informative. Sometimes, black is the one so I’ll also keep wearing it!

[@heathernelson4886]

I had my colours done years ago and am a true Spring (and luckily love the colours), also always knew black didn't suit me. I generally avoid it near my face, but have black trousers and skirts.

[@rachelkleimann1294]

I think black looks great on you though! but do love the browns too 😍

[@mariawest546]

I’ve been thinking for a while that you’d really enjoy having your colours done and that colour analysis would be your thing and I was really excited to see that you’ve gone for it 😀 I had my colours done for the first time (!) a few years ago, but the practitioner in question didn’t use the seasonal system, so I had them done again, recently, online. It was a very confusing and frustrating experience. I thought my original “result” (warm undertone) would simply be confirmed and clarified further, but instead, I received the opposite result: according to them, I was cool toned! I was so shocked by this result that I booked another 2 online appointments with different practitioners (using the same photos), and again, I got different results, one leaning warm and one, cool. Now, I’m trying to make sense of these different results and understand what suits me by draping myself in clothes I already own, taking selfies and training my eyes to see the impact of different colours on my ‘naked’ skin, but it’s really hard…. I’d be really curious to see whether you’d get different results if you went for one or more online consultations: it’d be so fascinating to have a comparison of in-person and online results! xxx

[@wakingtheworld]

I'd say you need to have an in-person consult where you're sat in front of a mirror opposite a window. Your reaction will usually tell you whether you have cool or warm undertones. I went for a CMB (Colour Me Beautiful) sesh - UK based - and like the one Anna had with Jo, she used scarves. It's not cheap but so worth it. Get your family to club together & gift one to you.

[@ewagornisiewicz-kusiak6814]

Yes! So happy you've got this done! Every time you wore a blue shirt in the past I was like - wait a minute 🤔😅

[@piafleig]

ooooh, such an interesting video!

[@user-gy7ep7er8b]

I feel like the brown t-shirt and the orange glass kinda gave it away at the beginning of the video hahhaha joking! I was sure you were an autumn, you look absolutely stunning with orange/warm brown eyeshadows and instead, whenever I put them on I look horrible hahah I'm a cool winter and I feel knowing it makes such a difference. I've been waiting for this video for ages, thank you for doing this!!

[@danabennett4206]

Dark autumn here! Ummmm where is that gorgeous cup from? 😂

[@ldeponte]

I think we’re the same palette! I have fair skin and very dark hair and LOVE warm muted neutrals

[@HK4seven]

It's so funny, I used to wear black ALL THE TIME, but once I got my colors done and found out I'm a soft summer, and saw my better colors compared to my not-as-great colors, I've hardly worn black on the top half of my body since. It's like once you see the difference, you can't unsee it.

[@giuliantoneIIi]

Also, remember that these colours are "not for you" close to your face! You can still wear black trousers even if you're an autumn

[@princessoftides87]

This is so interesting! I’ve read a couple of articles and find it hard to determine my season. I wonder if it’s something about being mixed race that means my look isn’t quite conventional. Now I’d like to know your Myers Briggs and your Enneagram 😉.

[@allybiz7737]

I think turquoise is a great color for you.😍 Also, the yellow dress would be great in turquoise! 😍

[@aoj9123]

I feel like black is for everybody! But I can see how it can be best for some and not for others, or mix it with other colors

[@auroracharming5531]

Yay finally 🎉

[@victtayl]

I'm a Light Summer, so it's zingy pastels for me. I can borrow some colours from Light Spring as long as they aren't too warm.

[@ManinaPizza]

THIS!!!!!!!!

[@thefrenchmode]

To be fair, black isn't in most people's "best colours", but sometimes it can give you a bit of edge, some contrast, which is interesting too !

[@buzzi2k]

I like Ellie Jean Rodal's phrase of creating an 'effect' but going outside what's 'best' for you

[@martelangeland]

I think that’s quite important - someone like Billie Eilish, who is a summer, uses winter colors for effect, and I think it works for her! It’s a little off, but in a good way, probably because she’s young and seems to have close to perfect skin…

[@mariasophiafranco9747]

A trick that I use: if you want to wear a color that doesn't suit you, in your case black, even on top, you can use a lipstick and a third piece that's in your pallet, so you can carry it more gracefully

[@mp3Cali]

Love this concept & video! Could you do it for Kibbe body typing next? or is that too weird?

[@DeborahM116]

I think there are many exceptions to the “you either suit gold or black theory”… most people of colour with dark dark brown/basically black hair will suit black naturally and can also pull off gold jewelry. Skin tone (as well as undertone) definitely plays a large factor.

[@wakingtheworld]

Some people of colour can and do, suit the cool spectrum. I was told that even if I tanned, it would be the undertone of my skin that would still be important.

[@nikiluv408]

Yay we are the same color!

[@elisakindaso]

can i just say how much i love this setting!

[@beauty_enthusiast]

I wish there was a clothing company that organized their clothes by seasons so that we could automatically shop easier.

[@mrsr559]

When I was a kid in NZ in the 80s, there was a clothing store in the mall where everything was organized by colour seasons! This was at the height of the 80s craze of getting your colours done 😆

[@darlinglittlethree5860]

​kettlewell, myellement boutique and an online thrift shop Curated by Katrina are a few shops that separate by color season!

[@CAPagan]

Kettlewell Colours is a UK clothing site that you can shop using your season.

[@beauty_enthusiast]

Maybe someday there will be a filter so that we can pull together a wardrobe across all online shops by colors! That would be so helpful!

[@ceceliajohnson7954]

I love your videos but your mic is super distracting to someone with audio sensitivity. Needs to be held further away or with a fluffy cover to help

[@glamouriseverything]

From the Tiktok test I thought you were autumn, feeling so clever over here 😂❤

[@E-A.]

Black isn’t my colour also but there’s something about it, that when you find a really nice piece in black, you feel sexy and chic

[@yvonneedwards5789]

Love 💓

[@juliaf2614]

muted violet silky dress would look soooo good on you

[@supermassiveblackink]

oh oh also I have questions! do you think Joe would be up to a video where she answers your followers and/or your follow up questions? :D

[@inafilipina5807]

Black suits absolutely everyone in my opinion! And your best outfits for me have always been your black outfits!

[@whynot5698]

Interesting.. you look like a typical winter, cool with high contrast 😅

[@Ania_In_UA]

I'm basically the same coloring, just with hazel eyes, but I will never say no to my oversized blue button down shirts.

[@szfrj]

I remember your yellow coat! 😅

[@remolatza]

I'm from Spain and Warm Autumn . Welcome to the warm-dusty jungle!

[@cindicleee]

❤❤❤

[@roses1419]

Your yellow dress is complimentary imo to your tones.

[@szfrj]

❤

[@Stephanie-hl8jo]

I love color theory stuff but my unpopular opinion is that there is too much emphasis on warm vs cool. I see both cool and warm tones in your coloring. I think black is beautiful on you. Everything about your hair color screams that black would suit you. The darkness of your hair has a high contrast against your lighter skin which makes black really work on you. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@joboydstyling]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. If a person has very dark brown or black hair or features, they can be classified in tonal analysis as deep which means they can wear both the deeper shades from the autumn and winter palettes, this would include black. It all depends on your dominant feature, if that's warmth then warm colours will suit you best and you should go the dark colours from the warm palette such as dark olive, navy, chocolate brown etc. as black can be a little harsh right next to the face

[@johannawulff7746]

I had analysis done and I’m deep autumn which I guess is what you’re calling true autumn. It was definitely my own guess but still helpful to have it done. I’ve never thought black is your color and it’s never been for me. I swear it makes me look so dead and I feel like I’m going to a funeral 😂

[@pollystye3270]

True autumn is a different sub category than deep autumn. Deep autumn tends to favour darker colours than true autumn, and skews slightly more neutral.

[@joboydstyling]

@@pollystye3270 yes, this is right, thank you. Deep autumn is a darker palette and has similarities to deep winter but the undertone is warm rather than cool

[@gingerhalo123]

I’m a dark autumn so we’re close!

[@electrictwilight]

I agree with the color analyst. You are more yellow toned, but prone to redness.

[@foziamahmoodali6491]

I’d like makeup and hair colour suggestions with the clothing colour suggestions - is there anyone in the uk who does it all and does it well?

[@mrsr559]

I think the word you may have been searching for at 11.00 is saturated. I'm the same as you-I look terrible in washed out or pastel colours!

[@trishagoodwin4069]

Yes, I would have said you were some sort of autumn, you look pretty warm and muted to me. However, I have to say from personal experience that draping IS the only true way to find out for sure. Surface skin colour is also no real indication of whether someone is warm or cool toned. The draping tells again!

[@kathleensmith8365]

I had my colors done yesrs ago. It made shopping so much easier. I wonder if you have tried turquoise jewelry set in gold? It would be beautiful with the yellow dress. And, it pops against black! Just a thought. Kendra Scott is a well known American jewelry designer. She is young and works in 24k as well as costume jewelry with her own gorgeous stores. She is currently partenering with Target in store and online sales. Good opportunity to take a peek.

[@annadodgson435]

Would love to see how you apply this x

[@tracymeserve5627]

Dark winters can wear black and gold. :)

[@joboydstyling]

Hi everyone, I did Anna’s colour analysis! If you have any questions at all I’ll be answering them on my IG account today x

[@emmabarnes609]

hi

[@kmrymy7088]

please do a challenge with styling outfits without black for a week!!!

[@kettlewell_colours]

We love this Anna! So pleased you're getting the message out there about Colour Analysis. Give us a shout if you're in need of basics in some of your best colours!❤🌈

[@askalemuralia]

I'm pretty sure I'm everything but pastel sky blue. I'm so neutral, I'd probably drive a colourist mad. 😂

[@stephaniex8776]

interesting video

[@carmengrauwels]

I found color analyse such bs Everyone can wear any color it's about the tones mostly Like I love a red tee but if I would go for the color theory ? I should stay away from it, but on a bad day (confidence wise) but still wanna wear my red? I wear it underneath a crewneck sweater so it peeks out a bit but then on the worst days? I go for a red bag, a red sock Etc... Just 💁🏻‍♀️

[@joboydstyling]

Hi there, yes, you're right everyone can wear any colour it all depends on three elements, the tone, depth and clarity of a colour, so with red there will be a shade of red to suit everyone, it's just about finding the right one for you

[@viviennem7546]

In nature there is no black color, shadow also isn't black, cause black is artificial color and has no life. So I think black can suits when we were makeup with even base and blush/bronzer. On me black suits when I wear makeup even minimal, but if I wear black without makeup, it pulls dark and dull parts of my face forward. And I look ill

[@annetidwell4807]

See, I'm a winter and black looks fantastic on me when I have no make up on. It makes my skin look normal, where brown or light grey can make me look greenish/ill.