Color Me Confident: Change Your Look - Change Your Life! Paperback – January 1, 2008

This book has taught me how to totally "work" my natural coloring.I never read Color Me Beautiful aside from a quick flip-through at the library years ago-- I think I was kind of put off because I fell into the "Winter" category but so did a LOT of colorings that were radically different than mine, and trying to weed out which of the winter recommendations applied to me was difficult. This book makes it much more obvious which specific coloring you are.What I _really_ love about this book is that it not only tells you which colors are best for you, but also gives you LOTS of suggestions on combining your colors that I had never thought of before. I skeptically tried out some of the color combinations in department stores and was truly surprised by how good they looked. This book had me trying on colors I had previously passed over with great results.I even changed out my lipstick shades and blush from warm to cool shades and it made my eye color pop and I look a lot more vibrant.The dressing-for-your-body type was also helpful for me as well as dressing for your style (there were more great color combination recommendations there, too).I cleaned out my closet of clothes that were in colors that don't suit me and had no regrets.I recommend that you get this book, take note of the suggestions and put aside your personal opinions "oh that won't work on me." Get yourself to a department store and try things on in the colors and combinations they recommend. You'll be surprised!5 stars!

Used this as a resource back in the day! Decided to revisit it. Practical and efficient wardrobe management. Read it in the space of a few days. Culled my close, makeup and accessories. Made my shopping list. Am feelin confident!

I devour all books written on this subject since it is my passion. This book is beautiful looking and talks about much more than color. About half of the book offers suggestions on how to dress your body shape, find your personal style, and apply makeup. The color theory presented here is a modern improvement on the seasonal color system introduced over 20 years ago in Color Me Beautiful. However this book no longer uses seasonal references for color types, possibly as a way to appease women who think that being a 'season' is outdated. But it is based on the very same principles of color intensity, values, and hues. I particularly liked the photos and suggestions for each type on how to wear black when it is not an ideal color for you. But I caution readers that determining your personal color type from a book can be difficult. My own coloring could fit into three different categories based on the checklists of hair, skin, and eye colors suggested. Read the book for its great information but then see a skilled colorist to be professionally typed using an objective hands-on process to confirm your ideal palette. I've seen too many people who have self-analyzed their coloring using a book who have then built entire wardrobes around a less than ideal palette. The results of an accurate color analyis are too wonderful to leave to chance.

As a image consultant is like my Bible of the color!

I have had the original "Color Me Beautiful" since the mid 1980's and have referred to it over and over again. However this book has enhanced what I had learned about myself. It has expanded my color choices and given me a more precise definition of my coloring. The photos for comparison are also much better. I read a review that had me somewhat confused until I realized that the reviewer had mistaken a photo of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy for that of Catherine Deneuve. Also, the book does not limit you to three pairs of dress shoes but RECCOMENDS three pairs PER SEASON. It is simply a SUGGESTION in order to minimize your wardrobe. So don't take someone else's opinion get the book and judge for yourself!

I'm an idiot and always wore whatever I wanted.This has helped me in matching colors and getting an idea of what to do when shopping... And what not to wear - who knew you weren't supposed to pick clothes that stopped at the widest parts of your body, such as my hips?! I didn't.The outfits are dated though... I haven't seen any women wearing all pink and wide flappy pants like that, I'm sorry... I will not be bringing that back.

This is a variation on the color system that assigns people to the four seasons. It is an interesting addition to that idea, I was only disappointed that they spent as little time as they did on the color information. A good part of the book is dedicated to body shape and styling tips. By the way, David Kibbe's theories in his book Metamorphosis are the best ideas ever re dressing to suit one's shape, the very best, and yet he seems to get very little attention. People interested in this book might want to check out his, as well. It is out of print, but available used and therefore inexpensive. "Color Me Beautiful," by Carole Jackson is about the original color system--seasonal--and is still a good read.

This book is def a must have for all women!Not only teaches u to pick the right colors to wear, but tells u too what kind of clothes looks good on your body shape and teaches u how to use makeup to improve your best features... I loved it! :)