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Happy Tuesday, friends. Welcome to the continuing saga of me...Living as a Spring Palette Woman.<\/strong><\/p>\n I confess that living as a spring palette woman has been a bit of a challenge for me.<\/p>\n While I have worn versions of the colors for a long time, I do not own many of the best colors.<\/p>\n Like the velvet top I am wearing today…it is an older John Mark top from Dillard’s that I wore on a cruise long before I learned that I am spring.<\/p>\n There are a few greens I can wear…but this shade is not one…though close enough I think it works.<\/p>\n Last year, after learning I was a spring, I ended up wearing mostly corals, the flamingo pink (Chico’s dried roses color), soft yellow, and off whites.<\/p>\n I think it is time to up my game this year…so after the closet re-do, this will be my plan.<\/p>\n LIVING AS A SPRING PALETTE WOMAN: ONE NEW WORD<\/strong><\/p>\n Last week, I was studying my spring palette swatch book from House of Colour, and one word jumped out at me that I had not noticed before.<\/p>\n SPLASHY! <\/strong> Synonyms of “splashy” are noticeable, dramatic, commanding, visible, notable, even…flamboyant. I like that!<\/p>\n So, it occurred to me that I have been playing my spring palette a little too safe.<\/p>\n When I saw chocolate in my palette, I was relieved…I had plenty of brown and loved wearing brown. But, chocolate doesn’t make my face light up as other colors do.<\/p>\n I could see it when I sat in the chair at our local House of Colour…I could see that the brighter colors brightened my complexion just as the new hair color does.<\/p>\n The challenge has been to match the exact colors in my book and to focus on the words bright and warm….yes clear and light are important; but I believe I need more of the bright and warm.<\/p>\n (I hope this isn’t confusing)<\/em><\/p>\n SHOPPING GOAL NUMBER ONE: LOOK FOR BRIGHT, WARM, AND SPLASHY<\/strong><\/p>\n LIVING AS A SPRING PALETTE WOMAN: IT’S IN THE STARS<\/strong><\/p>\n Last year, I was excited to find ANY COLOR in my spring palette swatch book in a garment I liked.<\/p>\n But, in order to be my best warm and bright self, this year I have a different plan.<\/p>\n My color specialist, Kim, went through my book and put three stars on my very best colors; and two stars on the next level.<\/p>\n After evaluating my purchases last year, the majority were two stars.<\/p>\n Again, that is not a bad thing…I just want to strive for the stars this year! It also depends on the colors that hit the racks.<\/p>\n My three star colors (which I know you cannot see them)…are:<\/p>\n Chocolate Brown is a three star neutral<\/p>\n Bright navy<\/p>\n Coral Geranium Red<\/p>\n Flamingo Pink…this was an exact match to the Chico’s dried roses<\/p>\n Kerry Green<\/p>\n Mint Green<\/p>\n Canary Yellow<\/p>\n Bright Blue<\/p>\n Violet<\/p>\n Aqua<\/p>\n SHOPPING GOAL NUMBER TWO: MAKE THREE STAR COLORS THE PRIORITY SHOPPING…TRY NOT TO SETTLE<\/strong><\/p>\n LIVING AS A SPRING PALETTE WOMAN: COURAGE TO CHANGE<\/strong><\/p>\n Last year, my courage to change to a spring palette was slow going.<\/p>\n This time when I organize the closet, I want to move out more of the old colors in my wardrobe and commit fully to the new ones.<\/p>\n Why do this when I like many of the old colors?<\/em><\/p>\n Because, I do want to look vibrant, youthful, healthy, and splashy! Wearing the spring palette helps me to look that way.<\/p>\n Now that I have new eyes…the better to see colors with my dear<\/em>…I can make more informed decisions. It is amazing how different the colors look after the surgery.<\/p>\n I am kind of shocked at how different the swatch book looks!<\/p>\n Except for just a very few pieces, the majority of my jewelry is already gold.<\/p>\n And I do prefer wearing gold.<\/p>\n So, accessories are good…though I might go back through the scarves.<\/p>\n Thank you so much for being here today as I think through Living as a Spring Palette Woman.<\/p>\n As I said, there is much to be done…but this kind of work is the fun kind.<\/p>\n Now, what are you shopping for this spring…any colors you would like to add?<\/strong><\/p>\n I hope to see you tomorrow with another illustration of how I can step up my game….until then…<\/p>\n EMBRACE TODAY & KEEP SMILING!<\/strong><\/p>\n By Pamela Lutrell<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n For all your shopping, please use the links on my SHOPPING PAGE<\/a>\u2026thank you, thank you to all who shop this way and show support for this blog. It means the world.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"spring](\"https:\/\/over50feeling40.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Living-as-a-Spring-Palette-Woman-3-1024x1022.jpg\")
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