I have heard from many of my clients that once they start shopping using their True Colors and Authentic Style that they assemble fantastic wardrobes, but often end up with the odd pieces that they love but don’t wear. As a result, I am launching the following service:
Complete the Look
Is your closet currently a working one?
Have you curated a wardrobe full of your True Colors and recommended styles, but still have a section of items that you have yet to wear because you feel that they need “that certain thing” to complete them?
Let me come up with a plan to activate these pieces with specific suggestions on styling, and ideas on what to acquire to incorporate them into full outfits.
More information is on the Services page.
Research shows that by age fifty-six, there is an eighty-six per cent chance that your hair will have at least some grey in it.
When your once raven-colored hair is now speckled with wisps of silver, do you cover or embrace it?
The answer: It is a personal choice.
While nothing beats the natural harmony of your eyes, hair and skin…you are wearing the hair and need to be comfortable in it.
If you do decide to color it, remember it is something that you will be wearing every day, a permanent accessory, so choose wisely. Dying your hair properly is both an art and a science — you want it to complement your skin tone, but you also want to stay away from the color it was when you were a child. Returning to the hair color you had when you were seven will end up looking very harsh. Shoot for the softer shades of your true tones, and be sure to give the hair depth, achieved with both highlights and lowlights.
Remember that by embracing the platinum, silver or oyster tones in your hair or covering them, there is going to be a shift in the balance of your coloring. You may discover that some of your favorite colors in clothing and makeup now look a bit strident, or are not as dynamic as they once were. Take this opportunity to cast an objective eye over everything in your closet and makeup case. Clothing in your closet that is not worn and makeup on your vanity that is not applied has no value, so make the necessary edits and free up space for clothing and makeup in your True Colors!
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Looking to Color Your Style? I am based in Los Angeles, and offer consultations throughout the United States and Europe. Here is the current schedule of dates and cities where I will be offering private Color Your Style Custom Color Palettes as well as Palette Extensions, Color Your Home, Shopping and Ultimate Style Sessions:
November 2-10 Los Angeles, CA
November 14-17 Dallas, TX
November 18-26 New York, NY
November 30-December 2 Savannah, GA
If you are interested in another major city, please reach out and we will add you to the list.
About a session: An initial private two hour consultation includes a custom color palette, as well as in-depth information on fabrics, patterns, design inspirations and the reveal of your archetype. This is “the plan” that will be used for all future shopping.
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To book an appointment please contact Alex at alex@davidzyla.com.
Are you traveling out of town this holiday season? If so, minimize time and money spent at the airport (and look absolutely fantastic the entire trip) with my advice on how and what to pack in a carryon bag.
We all possess in our natural coloring a unique set of True Colors. These are the tones found in our eyes, hair, and skin, which make us “pop” and look alive when we wear them. By assembling versatile pieces in a tight palette of these most flattering colors, we not only look fantastic but avoid the risk of overpacking. The best and most versatile travel wardrobe is one created with a trio of these “True Colors,” consisting of a neutral or “ 1st Base,” an “Energy” tone, and a “Dramatic” color.
To find out which neutral color to pack, look at the ring around your iris. What color do you see? It will be a dark neutral, possibly even black. You might see charcoal, olive, navy, chocolate, or eggplant. Use this base color in various shades for the basic wardrobe pieces for your trip such as skinny jeans, a coat, dress, and heels. Remember that this color is a neutral and while it supports and flatters your coloring, it does not “do” anything such as give your skin an extra glow or pop your eyes. Therefore, you should add two more colors to your travel wardrobe that will do exactly that.
The second color for your wardrobe should be an “Energy” color that pops your eyes. Use the darkest color in your iris. Some candidates for this color include slate, rust, grass, butterscotch, and pine. In brown eyes, it is not always an obvious color, so try putting swatches or clothing items up to your eyes to see colors like marigold, eggplant, and olive appear. Use this “Energy” color in a sweater, blouse, and scarf or tie. The color makes you look friendly and approachable and takes little effort to wear.
Finally, to add a bit of pop to your basic wardrobe pieces, employ your “Dramatic” color. This color is the greatest contrast to your skin, and therefore the most dramatic. It is found by looking at the veins on the inside of your wrist. This color will no doubt be a version of green, blue, and purple and can range from kelly to emerald, turquoise to periwinkle, and royal to grape. This is the perfect color to employ for your most festive “look at me” attire and great to use in a dress, sweater, or jewelry.
The perfect way to pack a carryon suitcase is to layer your items like a Jenga game tower. If you have a soft case suitcase (which will give you a bit more space), you will find a pair of slats across the bottom dividing the case into three sections. Start your packing by “filling in” these sections with small items such as rolled underwear and socks, creating an even surface across the bottom. Then by alternating the waistband ends, layer your pants. Follow with shirts folded flat around 8½-by-11-inch pieces of card stock, alternating collared ends. Add sweaters on top to cushion the items most likely to wrinkle.
A sample packing list for a woman embarking on a three-day vacation, including the outfit worn on the plane will fit nicely between your carry-on bag and in your personal item. In the “base” color, choose two pairs of casual pants or skinny jeans, a basic coat, a jersey dress, a pair of dressy heels (a metallic is great), a pair of flats or boots, a belt, socks, a pair of tights, and a basic purse. In the “Energy” color, bring a patterned scarf (also featuring your “1st Base” color in the pattern), a sweater or blouse (maybe a print with your “energy” and “base” colors in it), and a bracelet. In the “Dramatic” color, pack a dressy dress, a sweater, jewelry (including a statement necklace), and a scarf.
For a man, I suggest using the “1st Base” color in two pairs of casual pants, a basic three-quarter-length coat, a blazer (textured or with a subtle pattern), a zip-front, V-neck, or crew-neck sweater, a crew-neck T-shirt, a pair of casual slip-on shoes or boots, a pair of dress loafers, a basic belt, and socks. In the “Energy” color, pack a patterned scarf (best is if it has your “1st Base” color in the pattern), a pair of casual pants or corduroys, and a turtleneck or button-front shirt (this could be patterned with your “Energy” and “1st Base” colors.) In the “Dramatic” color, pack a v-neck or crew-neck sweater and a button-front dress shirt.
Have a fantastic trip!
