Fit is one of the most powerful personal style tools available — and the one most of us were never taught to leverage. In this post I'm walking you through why fit matters more than price or trend, four quick fitting-room checks to do right now, and how understanding your proportions and body lines helps you choose silhouettes that feel supportive, intentional, and unmistakably you.

Color analysis is transformative, but it's only one piece of the puzzle. Knowing your best colors can make you look radiant — but true confidence comes when your clothing also reflects who you are, supports how you actually live, and honors your natural shape. In this post, we're going beyond the color drape to explore why personal style analysis is the missing piece so many women need to finally feel at home in their wardrobes.

Think knowing your color season means following a strict set of rules? It doesn't. As a certified 12 tone color analyst, I'm breaking down the six biggest myths I hear from clients — and replacing them with the truth about what your palette can actually do for you.

Spring cleaning your closet hits differently when you know your personal color palette. A certified 12 tone color analyst walks you through using your personal color palette as the ultimate edit tool — clearing out what dulls you and uncovering the hidden gems already hanging in your closet. Less clutter, more color, and a wardrobe that finally feels like you.

Knowing your best colors following your personal color analysis appointment can enhance your appearance. Look to your personal color palette to find your best options for hair color. The three dimensions to your personal coloring (hue, value and chroma) can be applied to hair color as well as colors for clothing, makeup and accessories to create a head-to-toe cohesive YOU.

Worried that personal color analysis will restrict your choices when it comes to fashion? As a personal color analyst, I am here to tell you that personal color analysis and your personal color palette is a tool, not a rule. You are not “doing it wrong” because you love a bold festival outfit or a black leather jacket. Have a favorite color outside your palette? Wear it with joy! Personal color analysis is a tool to help you understand harmony more intentionally.  As Pablo Picasso famously said, "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist."

So, you've just booked an appointment for new headshots or a branding photoshoot? Now comes the planning! How do you achieve the most iconic pics that showcase you and what you do? I sat down with photographer Carrie Miller to learn more about branding photography. A picture really is worth a thousand words - make sure to carefully plan around your color story too. Read on for suggestions from Carrie for ways to get the best shots and ideas from me to leverage the power of color to make you look your very best.

So, you've just left your TCI personal color analysis appointment—congratulations! You now know the neutrals and colors that best compliment your unique combination of skin, hair, and eye color.

But what comes next? How do you actually use your beautiful new True Colour International palette in your daily life? How can you incorporate your new colors without feeling overwhelmed or like you need to replace everything in your wardrobe?

Read on for 5 steps to help integrate your personal colors with ease and confidence.

Welcome color lovers! I’m starting a blog as a place to share some tips and ideas to help you incorporate color harmony into your life. Follow along to become more color savvy!