Book of the Month: Visual Intelligence by Amy E. Herman
Why This Book Caught my Attention As both a visual artist and an image consultant, I spend a lot of time helping people to see colour, contrast and harmony more accurately. Always on the lookout for a book that teaches new ways of thinking, I was immediately intrigued by Amy E. Herman’s argument that observation […]
The Serious Power of Joy: Why Beauty, Color, and Delight Matter More Than We Think
In a cutlture obsessed with productivity and optimization, Ingrid Fetell Lee’s Joyful offers a compelling case for beauty and delight as essential ingredients to the human experience.
FLIPPING THE FASHION CHALLENGE: HOW MICHELLE OBAMA’S STYLE JOURNEY TURNED OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITY
This month’s book of the month is by none other than the woman who took on the role of First Lady and transformed it from a position into a verb: Michelle Obama. While many of us are familiar with her as a bestselling author and masterful orator, this book offers a compelling glimpse into her conscious […]
From the Italian Alps to Fifth Avenue: Rebecca Palladin and the Courage to Dream
The final Seasonal Colour Analysis of 2025 and the first ColourAddict post of 2026 The final seasonal colour analysis of 2025, and the first ColourAddict post of 2026, is dedicated to all the dreamers out there, especially the delightful Rebecca Palladin. Like many women who find themselves in my seasonal colour analysis chair, Rebecca is […]
One of the many impressive women I met recently at the WIN conference in Rome was Teresa Fracasso.
One of the many impressive women I met recently at the WIN conference in Rome was Teresa Fracasso. Teresa has a her roots in Brazil, Germany and Italy and together with her equally multicultural husband, she co-founded Plexus, a wellness center in Rome. At Plexus, they teach the Plexus Method that they developed together, a […]
Recently, I had the pleasure of helping Heike Hoerdermann discover the colors that enhance her inner radiance.
Recently, I had the pleasure of helping Heike Hoerdermann discover the colors that enhance her inner radiance. Named after a Norse goddess, her evocative name embodies strength and a deep connection to nature—an inspired choice by her parents. Tall, blonde, and athletic, Heike is a striking figure who radiates good health, good humor and a […]
One of my favorite seasonal colour analysis sessions of 2024 was with the delightful and insightful Sile O’Broin.
One of my favorite seasonal colour analysis sessions of 2024 was with the delightful and insightful Sile O’Broin. A fascinating world citizen who had a peripatetic childhood that sparked a lifelong thirst for adventure, Sile has worked as a business nomad in over 25 countries and is fluent in five languages, in addition to a […]
One of the most rewarding aspects of a seasonal colour analysis is seeing the transformative effect of colour on the person I am analyzing.
One of the most rewarding aspects of a seasonal colour analysis is seeing the transformative effect of colour on the person I am analyzing. By the end of the session, especially after makeup artist Natalia Darina applies makeup colors in the seasonal palette, the client has a new spring in their step, a twinkle in […]
It was an absolute joy to perform a seasonal color analysis on the beautiful, beatific and brilliant Helen Bannigan.
It was an absolute joy to perform a seasonal color analysis on the beautiful, beatific and brilliant Helen Bannigan. Helen is a fascinating woman of great depth and many talents. As founder and head of Bannigan Communications, she is an accomplished global leadership coach and cross-cultural consultant with a rich tapestry of experiences. Having grown […]
What to do when you find out unexpectedly that you need to be in a video to be broadcast on national television and you feel like you don’t know what to wear?
What to do when you find out unexpectedly that you need to be in a video to be broadcast on national television and you feel like you don’t know what to wear? have your color consultant come to you!Here’s a recap of what we did in our “SOS” house call: 1. **Determine Color Season**: Identifying […]