I really like the subtler colours on you than the red but I like that's because you have a natural face and naturals tend to look best in more understated natural colours.
Super helpful video I just got typed yesterday by HOC as a blue autumn after years of assuming I'm a winter, and it makes SO much sense now why I've always gravitated to autumn tones in makeup and more recently have been loving gold jewelry, but I always gravitated toward rich jewel tones in clothes, which tend to be on the cooler side. I am so excited to level up my closet now that I know exactly which vibrant warm shades to look for to best match my features.
I'm glad it was helpful! It's so interesting that we naturally gravitate towards colours that look good on us without realising what we're doing. I hope you enjoy your new colour journey! :)
Thanks for this! Learned a lot. I'm a true autumn (self diagnosed/ draped). The site "colorwise me" typed me as either DW or DA (depends on pics) because I have dark hair, eyes & medium skin (like J Lo). I'm a POC and I think online sites/ apps type POCs as default DW or DA. I watched lots of color analysis vids & draping before I finally draped myself. I'm warm & muted, contrast is medium, so I'm pretty sure that I'm a True Autumn. Also, the TA colors look good on me, as do the "leaf autumn" that you mentioned. I also learned abt the 3 types of reds from your other vid. I look forward to more autumn content from you. Btw, for info vids like this, I suggest to put timestamps in the description area or a pinned comment. Cheers!
Online sites never work for colour analysis, it really needs to be done in person with drapes. Sounds like you're a true autumn to me! Thanks for the suggestion about time stamps, I've finally figured out how to do them haha
I so appreciate you doing a video on this! I started following you when I got HOC analyzed as an Autumn Leaf and you have been so helpful navigating this process! And you look stunning, the hair, makeup shirt color look so good on you!!!
Vicki this was so helpful! I've just had my colors done, I am an autumn (who always thought i was a spring/summer). Thank you so much for your post!! I'm a vibrant autumn (with a bit of blue autumn) so those bright clear autumn colors look best on me.
In the 80s I got an analysis from Beauty for All Seasons and was typed as Contrasting (pale with darker hair and colored eyes) Autumn Panache (brown hair with gold or red highlights, peachy-pink or golden beige skin, blue green, green-grey eyes). That sounds like a blue Autumn in the HOC system. I've softened over the years, so I'm thinking I'm a Soft Autumn now. I have a high pink overtone on the surface of my skin (sun damage/old age) which always throws me off thinking I have a cool tone now. Not enough discussion of how the Overtone of the skin affects analysis.
I agree, not considering overtone definitely confuses things. It's all about the undertone. Yes sounds like your subseason may have changed but the term 'autumn panache' is a new one on me!
That sounds like me… blue or blue gray eyes, olive undertone but light skin, freckles, brown hair with a lot of red so I’m Autumn panache or blue Autumn then?
I was recently analysed as a true autumn /autumn leaf and I was shocked because I don’t fit the description lol! I have dark brown hair that’s neutral, very dark golden brown eyes so I was adamant I’d be DA… those drapes don’t lie. Being an outlier is super interesting but the change has been amazing
Oh yay another autumn leaf :) That's the thing with typical depictions of seasons, there'll always be people who don't fit the stereotypical mold. You're right that the drapes don't lie :)
I'm a dark/ sweetpea summer. I find your videos really interesting and would love you to do one for summer. I only had my colour consultation in March, so I am very new to all this.
I do like to see how the different colors,hues etc. work together. Muted Autumn is what I least gravitate towards and there's been a lot of it in the last 20 years,but all the seasons are something I can appreciate being put together well and love the variety of outfit assembly combinations, as opposed to current fashion. There was one video I can't - remember which channel, mentioned how to put a brown outfit together - can't recall the exact word she used - something along the lines of variegated shades rather than solid brown . I've never liked brown on anyone except one friend who was actually blue eyed, blonde, and looked great in blue as well. Much as brown eyed people and muted skin tones loved brown and muted greens it just added a lifeless look and didn't bring any richness or compliment their coloring - I preferred purple or red on brunettes. It was positively interesting to see how the way the outfit was put together did a lot to the look so they don't look like mud head to toe. I don't understand people getting as upset with color analysis as they give more suggestions and aren't as limiting as trends.
Such an interesting comment, thank you! Agree there's been a lot of muted autumn colours out there recently, as it's very soft I see how it leans itself to current trends of quiet luxury and richness. I suppose some people go into their session with a season they'd like to be assigned as and when they're given something it can be a let down. But once you start playing with your new colours and finding pairings that work together you can see how freeing it is :)
I agree…there are many trends that only people in certain seasons and subtypes look good in, or certain body types. There are also trends which flatter no one. Trends are designed to be a passing thing, like planned obsolescence, so you will need to buy something else. The only time I really love color trends is when one of my power colors comes in style, as has happened in recent years with coral, light olive, and recently, dreamsicle orange. I’m a Light Spring.
@@sciencenotstigma9534 coral and light olive are spring? What about light salmon? I found the light pinks in the 0's decade were always leaning into this slightly...
@@sciencenotstigma9534 that’s why I don’t pay much attention to trends as I agree with what you said, they only suit certain people and are fleeting. I’m liking the latte makeup trend at the moment though cos it’s very autumnal!
@@vickilouise7764 turns out I’m a spring! And a blue spring at that! I’d never in a million years have guessed that, even my consultant thought I was muted rather than bright, but when she started comparing autumn versus summer it became apparent that neither were right. I was so surprised because I was so sure I was an autumn 😂 the autumn leaf colours are my absolute favourite!
Got this done recently oddly enough I'm blonde but my wow colors were mostly blue autumn and soft autumn. This makes sense because I had colors that looked slightly winterish that I thought looked good now I know it is because of being a blue autumn
I think that at least for some soft autumns, the softness factor is a lot more important than lightness. They can do colors that are a bit darker as well, as long as they are on the muted side. Edit: I am realizing that this system is a bit different from the one I know. Maybe this version of soft autumn does prioritize both soft and light.
I think with HoC the lighter, less saturated colours are suggested but I agree that softness rather than lightness is sometimes more important, especially for some of the autumn blues.
Exactly, especially for anyone with darker skin. I can wear darker colors just fine, as long as they are muted and soft and warm. Dark heathered colors look great.
Great content! I'm a soft autumn. I struggle with purchasing the correct color items for me. Any suggestions on getting it right? Your makeup looks spot on in this video!
Thank you! It can be difficult with online shopping as colours can look different on screen compared to real life. If you're shopping in person take a colour fan with you. Look for harmony with some clothes that are already in your season.
Thank you for this video! I had my colors analysis done about 6-months ago by HOC. I am an autumn. But my sub season was not identified. Only that I was an autumn. I was wondering what are the 16 sub seasons, and now I understand the 4 sub seasons of autumn. Thank you for explaining. My HOC professional didn’t explain them to me or put me into one. Is that something that is done later, during a style analysis? She did give me a book which identified my best colors, and rated all the autumn colors on me. Now I’m trying to figure it out!
You should’ve been told your sub season during your colour analysis appointment, but I think sometimes they forget - there’s a lot to talk through! You can try to work it out from your wow colours, or if not, you can get back in touch with your consultant and ask 😊
Brass grey is neutral/warm so that would work fairly well for a deep/warm autumn. As it's a bag it's not close to your face so even if it's more neutral than warm it won't have a direct affect on your face (accessories are a great way to wear colours outside your season) :)
Im dark autumn but my best colours are forest green , dark/medium olive , deep blood red , oxblood/maroon, the darkest chocolate brown and a muted rust. I wouldnt say blue is my colour, i cant imagine blue being the best colour for all dark autumns. Although,I think the marine navy could look good too it wouldn't be personally my best colour. I think dark autumn is warm neutral and there is a spectrum of that. Some DAs are closer to neutral and some closer to warm. I learn closer to the warm side . Turquoise , teal , aubergine , plum and burgundy all look fairly good when I have a tan but when I'm pale they are no good . When I'm pale these colours just bring out the blue/Grey in my skin 🤦♀️ I didn't know burgundy had so much blue in it untill I put it against my pale olive skin and then compared the burgundy top to the colour of my deep red top .
Those colours are beautiful on dark autumns! Marine navy would look lovely too but a hard colour to find as it's much lighter and warmer than a typical navy. Yes I agree about the spectrum, there will be DAs that are warmer than others. Thanks for watching :)
those are my best colors too, plus deep orange and tomato red, although I also find that the purples and blues can work quite well if they are very dark and a little bit muddy, and even better if they are part of a small, intricate pattern that is broken up by off-white or golden brown. That being said, I bet two people could be the same season and not have quite the same colors working for them.
@@vickilouise7764. I have worn corals with more of an orange base, which are probably the closest thing. I have seen similar in a darker shade, as well. Some colors are truly more warm than cool, like orange and yellow, but there are warmer and cooler shades within those colors, nonetheless. I have often wondered how true it is that all colors can be warm or cool. I think there are some whole colors I would do better to avoid! 😂
You could be either. In the House of Colour system, eye colour doesn't matter too much. Best way to tell is to drape yourself in different autumn shades and see which works best on you.
Not necessarily, you can still wear your neutrals! Or any colour tbh, colour analysis isn’t about what you should or shouldn’t wear, just your best shades 😊
That brown top looks great on you
Thank you!
I really like the subtler colours on you than the red but I like that's because you have a natural face and naturals tend to look best in more understated natural colours.
Thank you! I prefer subtler tones too but do enjoy a red lip from time to time :)
You look stunning in your autumn colors.
Thank you so much 😊
Super helpful video I just got typed yesterday by HOC as a blue autumn after years of assuming I'm a winter, and it makes SO much sense now why I've always gravitated to autumn tones in makeup and more recently have been loving gold jewelry, but I always gravitated toward rich jewel tones in clothes, which tend to be on the cooler side. I am so excited to level up my closet now that I know exactly which vibrant warm shades to look for to best match my features.
I'm glad it was helpful! It's so interesting that we naturally gravitate towards colours that look good on us without realising what we're doing. I hope you enjoy your new colour journey! :)
A blue autumn? ??
Thanks for this! Learned a lot. I'm a true autumn (self diagnosed/ draped). The site "colorwise me" typed me as either DW or DA (depends on pics) because I have dark hair, eyes & medium skin (like J Lo). I'm a POC and I think online sites/ apps type POCs as default DW or DA. I watched lots of color analysis vids & draping before I finally draped myself. I'm warm & muted, contrast is medium, so I'm pretty sure that I'm a True Autumn. Also, the TA colors look good on me, as do the "leaf autumn" that you mentioned. I also learned abt the 3 types of reds from your other vid. I look forward to more autumn content from you. Btw, for info vids like this, I suggest to put timestamps in the description area or a pinned comment. Cheers!
Online sites never work for colour analysis, it really needs to be done in person with drapes. Sounds like you're a true autumn to me! Thanks for the suggestion about time stamps, I've finally figured out how to do them haha
I so appreciate you doing a video on this! I started following you when I got HOC analyzed as an Autumn Leaf and you have been so helpful navigating this process! And you look stunning, the hair, makeup shirt color look so good on you!!!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you've found my content helpful :) let me know if there's anything else I can help with!
I was told I'm Autumn leaf.
Thank you 🙏...yes, I think i am a leaf 🍃 autumn too... maybe a touch of blue 💙 autumn 🍂?
Nice! Suprisingly (well to me at least lol) a LOT of autumns suit a lot the blues.
@vickilouise7764 yes, I love blue 💙....orange too!
Vicki this was so helpful! I've just had my colors done, I am an autumn (who always thought i was a spring/summer). Thank you so much for your post!! I'm a vibrant autumn (with a bit of blue autumn) so those bright clear autumn colors look best on me.
You’re very welcome! And welcome to the autumn family 😊
thank you- love this video, I'm a warm Spring..
Glad you liked it! 😊
Loved this! I'm learning so much about being an autumn x
Thank you! Glad it’s helpful 😊
Really great video. You look beautiful in your colors.
Thank you so much! :)
In the 80s I got an analysis from Beauty for All Seasons and was typed as Contrasting (pale with darker hair and colored eyes) Autumn Panache (brown hair with gold or red highlights, peachy-pink or golden beige skin, blue green, green-grey eyes). That sounds like a blue Autumn in the HOC system. I've softened over the years, so I'm thinking I'm a Soft Autumn now. I have a high pink overtone on the surface of my skin (sun damage/old age) which always throws me off thinking I have a cool tone now. Not enough discussion of how the Overtone of the skin affects analysis.
I agree, not considering overtone definitely confuses things. It's all about the undertone. Yes sounds like your subseason may have changed but the term 'autumn panache' is a new one on me!
That sounds like me… blue or blue gray eyes, olive undertone but light skin, freckles, brown hair with a lot of red so I’m Autumn panache or blue Autumn then?
But I look terrible in mustard yellow So can’t be leaf…maybe soft autumn?
@@hawthorne1504 maybe a blue autumn, play around with some blue autumn tops/scarves and see what it does to your complexion.
@@vickilouise7764 ok thank you!
Thanks for this info! I recently had a consultation and was told that I'm a blue leaf autumn. So interesting!
You're welcome! Hope you have fun exploring your autumn colours :)
I was recently analysed as a true autumn /autumn leaf and I was shocked because I don’t fit the description lol! I have dark brown hair that’s neutral, very dark golden brown eyes so I was adamant I’d be DA… those drapes don’t lie. Being an outlier is super interesting but the change has been amazing
Oh yay another autumn leaf :) That's the thing with typical depictions of seasons, there'll always be people who don't fit the stereotypical mold. You're right that the drapes don't lie :)
I'm a dark/ sweetpea summer. I find your videos really interesting and would love you to do one for summer. I only had my colour consultation in March, so I am very new to all this.
Thank you so much! Ah well you might wanna come back to my channel tomorrow morning 😏
I do like to see how the different colors,hues etc. work together. Muted Autumn is what I least gravitate towards and there's been a lot of it in the last 20 years,but all the seasons are something I can appreciate being put together well and love the variety of outfit assembly combinations, as opposed to current fashion.
There was one video I can't - remember which channel, mentioned how to put a brown outfit together - can't recall the exact word she used - something along the lines of variegated shades rather than solid brown . I've never liked brown on anyone except one friend who was actually blue eyed, blonde, and looked great in blue as well. Much as brown eyed people and muted skin tones loved brown and muted greens it just added a lifeless look and didn't bring any richness or compliment their coloring - I preferred purple or red on brunettes. It was positively interesting to see how the way the outfit was put together did a lot to the look so they don't look like mud head to toe.
I don't understand people getting as upset with color analysis as they give more suggestions and aren't as limiting as trends.
Such an interesting comment, thank you! Agree there's been a lot of muted autumn colours out there recently, as it's very soft I see how it leans itself to current trends of quiet luxury and richness.
I suppose some people go into their session with a season they'd like to be assigned as and when they're given something it can be a let down. But once you start playing with your new colours and finding pairings that work together you can see how freeing it is :)
@@vickilouise7764 😊
I agree…there are many trends that only people in certain seasons and subtypes look good in, or certain body types. There are also trends which flatter no one. Trends are designed to be a passing thing, like planned obsolescence, so you will need to buy something else. The only time I really love color trends is when one of my power colors comes in style, as has happened in recent years with coral, light olive, and recently, dreamsicle orange. I’m a Light Spring.
@@sciencenotstigma9534 coral and light olive are spring?
What about light salmon? I found the light pinks in the 0's decade were always leaning into this slightly...
@@sciencenotstigma9534 that’s why I don’t pay much attention to trends as I agree with what you said, they only suit certain people and are fleeting. I’m liking the latte makeup trend at the moment though cos it’s very autumnal!
This is very helpful. Thank you!
@@shannonthompson7214 I’m so glad! You’re welcome ☺️
I am definitely autumn as well. I love learning from you.
Thank you! :)
I’m getting a HOC analysis in a weeks time and I’m so excited! Im fairly sure I’m an Autumn of some sort or possibly a spring
Good luck! Please let me know your result :)
@@vickilouise7764 turns out I’m a spring! And a blue spring at that! I’d never in a million years have guessed that, even my consultant thought I was muted rather than bright, but when she started comparing autumn versus summer it became apparent that neither were right. I was so surprised because I was so sure I was an autumn 😂 the autumn leaf colours are my absolute favourite!
@@honorcollins6962 the drapes don’t lie! Hope you have a lot of fun exploring all your new beautiful colours 😊
@@vickilouise7764 thank you! Xxx
Great content- because of you I'm finally sure that I'm a blue autumn .Thank you so much 🍂🍁🥰
You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!
I was draped by HOC in January as a Blue Autumn. Still learning. 😊
Hey fellow autumn! The learning process takes a long time, don't know if it ever ends! It's fun though, I'm still enjoying it :)
Got this done recently oddly enough I'm blonde but my wow colors were mostly blue autumn and soft autumn. This makes sense because I had colors that looked slightly winterish that I thought looked good now I know it is because of being a blue autumn
Yes as blue autumn borders winter you'll suit those more neutral of the warm shades :)
I think that at least for some soft autumns, the softness factor is a lot more important than lightness. They can do colors that are a bit darker as well, as long as they are on the muted side. Edit: I am realizing that this system is a bit different from the one I know. Maybe this version of soft autumn does prioritize both soft and light.
I think with HoC the lighter, less saturated colours are suggested but I agree that softness rather than lightness is sometimes more important, especially for some of the autumn blues.
Exactly, especially for anyone with darker skin. I can wear darker colors just fine, as long as they are muted and soft and warm. Dark heathered colors look great.
Are you gonna do a try on of your other glosses? I was hoping you’d search that rust and coral gloss in the vid :)
I will try my best to wear them in a future video!
I’m a jewel winter according to my HOC consultant 😊
Oh beautiful! :)
Great content! I'm a soft autumn. I struggle with purchasing the correct color items for me. Any suggestions on getting it right? Your makeup looks spot on in this video!
Thank you! It can be difficult with online shopping as colours can look different on screen compared to real life. If you're shopping in person take a colour fan with you. Look for harmony with some clothes that are already in your season.
Thank you for this video! I had my colors analysis done about 6-months ago by HOC. I am an autumn. But my sub season was not identified. Only that I was an autumn. I was wondering what are the 16 sub seasons, and now I understand the 4 sub seasons of autumn. Thank you for explaining. My HOC professional didn’t explain them to me or put me into one. Is that something that is done later, during a style analysis? She did give me a book which identified my best colors, and rated all the autumn colors on me. Now I’m trying to figure it out!
You should’ve been told your sub season during your colour analysis appointment, but I think sometimes they forget - there’s a lot to talk through! You can try to work it out from your wow colours, or if not, you can get back in touch with your consultant and ask 😊
Very interesting! Thanks! It’s pronounced “sue” city after the Sioux Native American Tribe 😁
Thank you for the correct pronunciation!
Hello thx for your video! I'm a deep / warm autumn. Can I wear a bag in brass grey?
Brass grey is neutral/warm so that would work fairly well for a deep/warm autumn. As it's a bag it's not close to your face so even if it's more neutral than warm it won't have a direct affect on your face (accessories are a great way to wear colours outside your season) :)
@@vickilouise7764 thank you!! I just purchased the Coach Willow bag in brass grey 🤗🤗
@@1dyC888 nice!!! Enjoy the bag ☺️
What if my brown hair has reddish highlights that are only visible in the sun? I wear True Autumn colors because I feel they suit me.
Sounds like autumn to me, especially if you feel like the autumn colours suit you :)
@@vickilouise7764Thanks
Pretty sure my consultant is an autumn leaf - Sophia Carter if you fancy a look!
I follow Sophia on socials and she’s a great reference 😊
Fantastic content! Thank you from an official Soft Autumn.
Aw thank you ☺️
Im dark autumn but my best colours are forest green , dark/medium olive , deep blood red , oxblood/maroon, the darkest chocolate brown and a muted rust. I wouldnt say blue is my colour, i cant imagine blue being the best colour for all dark autumns. Although,I think the marine navy could look good too it wouldn't be personally my best colour. I think dark autumn is warm neutral and there is a spectrum of that. Some DAs are closer to neutral and some closer to warm. I learn closer to the warm side . Turquoise , teal , aubergine , plum and burgundy all look fairly good when I have a tan but when I'm pale they are no good . When I'm pale these colours just bring out the blue/Grey in my skin 🤦♀️ I didn't know burgundy had so much blue in it untill I put it against my pale olive skin and then compared the burgundy top to the colour of my deep red top .
Those colours are beautiful on dark autumns! Marine navy would look lovely too but a hard colour to find as it's much lighter and warmer than a typical navy. Yes I agree about the spectrum, there will be DAs that are warmer than others. Thanks for watching :)
those are my best colors too, plus deep orange and tomato red, although I also find that the purples and blues can work quite well if they are very dark and a little bit muddy, and even better if they are part of a small, intricate pattern that is broken up by off-white or golden brown. That being said, I bet two people could be the same season and not have quite the same colors working for them.
@@calliope6623 yes I agree, colours can look different on people in the same season just as people from the same season can look very different!
I don't think there is a cool orange. But I get your point about being draped with cool vs. warm colours to determine your undertone
Yeh you’re right, I guess I meant I was draped in a spring orange and autumn orange! 🍊
@@vickilouise7764. I have worn corals with more of an orange base, which are probably the closest thing. I have seen similar in a darker shade, as well. Some colors are truly more warm than cool, like orange and yellow, but there are warmer and cooler shades within those colors, nonetheless. I have often wondered how true it is that all colors can be warm or cool. I think there are some whole colors I would do better to avoid! 😂
@@sciencenotstigma9534 I think most colours can be warm and cool, but yes there are definitely those I need to avoid too! 😅
Great video!
Would you do the same for all the other seasons?
Of course! I'll add it to my list of videos to film :)
My HOC consultant assigned me "Blue Autumn Leaf". Love the colors, but the blue Autumn clothes are difficult to find.
Yes the blues can be hard to find, especially navy. Maybe try Kettlewell as you can get exact matches for some of those harder to find shades.
What is your hair color? It is gorgeous.
Sorry. You described your hair color in the video. Thank you.
Aw thank you so much! Technically it's blonde but dark warm/honey blonde but can look more brown/auburn depending on the day haha!
Yeah, I can't tell what sub season I could be. I've tried but 🤷♀️ it seems autumn colors are just autumn colors on me and they look the same.
If you know you look great in autumn colours then that’s enough! You don’t need to know a sub season 😊
I'm a soft summer
Vickie,
Sioux City is pronounced "Sue.". It is named after the Native American Indian tribe. Hope that helps.
Knew I’d get it wrong 🤦🏼♀️ thank you for the correction!
I have the same hair color as you but my eyes are dark brown, I am a true autumn or deep autumn?
You could be either. In the House of Colour system, eye colour doesn't matter too much. Best way to tell is to drape yourself in different autumn shades and see which works best on you.
Muted doesn't mean autumn. It's a sub category. So whether you are autumn, summer, you can be muted.
Yes summer and autumn are muted, spring and winter are bright.
@@vickilouise7764 Not quite, muted is a sub category
Can’t figure out where Shoe City is. I’m American and I’m confused.
It’s cos I mispronounced it 😅 Sioux City
My fella is a soft Autum,my son leaf autum.
It's pronounced "Sue City." Sioux is a Native American tribe. :)
Thanks! I will remember that 😊
It is pronounced Sue City, Sioux City, Remember Sioux City Sue.
Thank you!
Bye neutrals 😅
Not necessarily, you can still wear your neutrals! Or any colour tbh, colour analysis isn’t about what you should or shouldn’t wear, just your best shades 😊