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Mother of Dragons!

11/26/2018

Game of Thrones!

I'm a huge fan of the George R.R. Martin book series and I can't stay away from the TV show either.

So, Emilia Clarke. You've been wondering too, right?

I love Daenerys. But that white-blonde Targaryen hair is so not her. Her coloring's not delicate like that. It makes her seem ghostly.

So probably no Light Spring or Light Summer here.

The natural brown's so much better, isn't it? Just look at this. So real. So beautiful.

The black blazer isn't quite the thing, though. Much darker than she is. Ixnay on any palette that contains black. (That's all three Winters, Dark Autumn and Bright Spring.)

Just to belabor the point: NOT a Winter.

My very first thought about her was Soft Summer. My first thought is often wrong, but in this case I think it may have been correct.

These Summery colors are not at all bad, but don't they need to be just a little deeper and warmer? Emilia's skin is a tad richer than these hues.

This is fantastic. Is that one of Soft Summer's teals? It looks like it could be.

True and beautiful. These look like Soft Summer colors to me.

Soft Summers, what do you think? Is Daenerys Targaryen one of you?

Try figuring out your own true colors at home.

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Huge Black Friday Sale!

11/19/2018

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Happy Thanksgiving, beautiful women!

It's a stressful time for many of us. I hope you can make time to reward yourself a bit with some goodies from the Truth is Beauty store.

From Wednesday, Nov. 21st through the following Monday, everything on the site will be 30% off.

That's 30% off of all Shopping Guides, Fragrance Guides, What Not To Wear Guides, Swimwear Guides, seasonal color palettes, seasonal makeup lists, and home draping cards. And, of course, 30% off the perennially popular Style Identity Calculator!

Use the discount code TURKEYJOY !

Additionally, virtual analyses booked between now and next Monday will be $229, not $279.

Enjoy!!

Note: Due to the anticipated high order volume, please allow up to 2 days for any non-downloadable documents to appear in your inbox. I'll try to be faster than that, though. :-)

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The Best Prints and Patterns for Natural Style Types

11/12/2018

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Stripes can be Natural. They're especially likely to be Natural if they are irregular, or various in size, or if they read as relaxed, not aggressive.

Vertical stripes, which elongate the vertical line, are usually better than horizontal stripes (which are good for Gamines.)

Irregular stripes.

These striped feel relaxed, mainly because the garment itself is unstructured.

Checks and plaids can be Natural if they read as something you would find on a fleece -- they should look farmer-ish, not preppy. (Preppy plaids are Classic.)

These checks feel country, not preppy.

This feels like a farmer plaid, not a preppy plaid.

Large, stylized, somewhat abstract nature motifs read as Natural, as long as they're not aggressive-looking (which would add Dramatic) or neatly repeating (which would add Classic).

Nature prints that are more photorealistic read as Gamine or Ingenue. (The youthful essences get more literal images.) Nature prints that feature flowers will automatically bring in Romantic (if they're larger and stylized) or Ingenue (if they're smaller and more realistic.)

Paisleys are often Natural, because they're stylized nature motifs that read as a little "tribal" (which is a word I don't love; what's a better word?)

Stylized nature patterns are often Natural, so that includes many paisleys.

A paisley that's very tiny or very detailed is less likely to read as Natural.

Prints with abstract geometrics that seem to be randomly distributed and are largeish in size can be Natural. Go for blunt-edged geometrics; sharp-edged geomtrics will read as Dramatic (if they're large) or Gamine (if they're small.)

An oversized, abstract, blunt-edged print. (Notice the stylized nature motifs mixed in too.)

Prints you find in textiles of indigenous peoples are often Natural. Again, the print is more likely to read as Natural if it's large and not incredibly detailed. A Natural print will not fee aggressive or high-energy.

Large shapes and a neutral color palette make this otherwise somewhat busy print read as rather Natural.

A print or pattern, by itself, adds a lot of detail to a look. And Natural style calls for a very low level of detail. So if you're a pure Natural and you're going for a print, keep your silhouette and garments extra simple, and your other details very, very plain.

Women who are pure Natural and Natural blends, what prints and patterns have you found work for you?

If you're not sure of your style type, try the Style Identity Calculator or consider a Virtual Analysis.

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Easy Ways to Do Dramatic Style

11/5/2018

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Of the seven basic style archetypes, Dramatic perhaps feels the most formal.

Yet we live in an era of casual fashion. What used to be called "sportswear" is the expected everyday clothing for most of us.

Dramatic asks for stiffness and tailoring, but most of what's available in department stores is unconstructed and soft, and the stiff, tailored pieces are expensive!

Dramatic asks for avant-garde pieces, but some women who are Dramatic blends aren't comfortable with those looks, or don't have access to those items.

Dramatic asks for an aggressive energy, but some Dramatic types don't feel comfortable channeling aggression.

So if you are a Dramatic blend Dramatic, what are your easy options for creating a Dramatic impression?

A visual element that's very important for Dramatics is the impression of an unbroken vertical line.

You can buy pieces as a set... or you can create a visually unbroken line by simply matching your bottoms to your top. If the color is continuous, people will perceive the line as being elongated. The monochromatic look is also visually intense, which reads as Dramatic.

If it's practical, choose the heel-length or floor-length option of a skirt or pants, and tops with overly long sleeves.

Tall, narrow heels are good for Dramatics, because they increase the impression of length. But heels are uncomfortable and often impractical. You can skip heels, and instead just make sure your flats are tapered or pointed in the toe.

If you have long hair, a bun or a slicked-back low ponytail is a very quick Dramatic hairstyle. Show off those striking features! If you have very short hair, slick it back with gel. (This actually looks great for long hair too.)

Blocks of black and white read as Dramatic, and you can create this effect even if you're a Light or Soft season; just combine your versions of black and white, and it will read as Dramatic.

If you're not comfortable coming across as intimidating, focus instead on projecting a silent intensity with your ensemble.

If you don't have access to avant-garde garments, you can do sleek, simple minimalism in your clothes, and then bring the avant-garde energy with one or two very edgy, minimalist, sharp-edged, oversized accessories you find online.

If your garments aren't constructed, at least keep your silhouette narrow.

Women who are Dramatic blends: what are some quick tips and tricks you can share for implementing Dramatic in an everyday wardrobe?

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