Color Me Pretty

What season are you? There is a tried-and-true method for determining the colors that flatter you most, identifying you as a spring, summer, autumn or winter. The quickest way to determine your season (color palette) is to 1/ describe your hair color as light or dark and 2/ further describe your hair as having golden/red highlights or not. Here’s a quick summary:

• Spring. Blondes with golden/red highlights–Nicole Kidman and Jodie Foster–look sunny in shades like turquoise and watermelon.

Jodie Foster in a Spring Shade

• Summer. Blondes without golden/red highlights–Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon–look luminous in pastels and other serene colors like rose or periwinkle.

Reese Witherspoon in a Summer Shade

• Autumn. Brunettes with golden/red highlights–Angelina Jolie and Julia Roberts–look sultry in rich earth tones like russet and moss.

Julia Roberts in Autumn Shades

• Winter. Brunettes without golden/red highlights–Catherine Zeta Jones and Penelope Cruz–look stunning in red, black/white, and jewel tones.

Catherine Zeta Jones in a Winter Color