Colour Confidence: A Practical Handbook to Embracing Colour in Your Home

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do I have a lot of contrast in my features (e.g., dark hair with a light/bright eye) or rather more blended features (e.g., mid depth hair and softer eyes)? As you can see from the colour wheel, there are 'warm' and 'cool' colours within it. These can be used to your benefit depending on where the light and sun flows into your home. Ruth Mottershead, creative director, Little Greene, explains: I'm A Celeb's Grace Dent sparks concern with her 'scarily unwell' appearance after one week in the jungle: 'I didn't even recognise her' Red is typically seen as the colour of confidence. It’s bold, fierce, and exudes dominance and passion.

Princess Martha Louise shares snaps of her partying after winning business woman of the year for her clothing brand at Elle Norway Gala Knowing what your skin’s undertone is can guide you when it comes to making wardrobe colour choices. Warm undertones look particularly good against colours like coral, honey, and cream – or earthy and rusty tones such as deep greens, reds, and oranges. Though skin undertones can be a helpful guide when deciding what colours to inject into your wardrobe, there’s no reason why you can’t experiment with an array of different shades to determine what makes you feel happiest and most confident.

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Omid Scobie's new truth bombs: Harry and Meghan's pal says William 'embodies' the Firm and hints Duke's rift with King Charles could be 'on the mend' It’s normal to feel worried about what people might think or say when you start wearing brighter outfits. Or, to feel that you need time to adjust to and accept the idea that people might notice you more. However, you might be surprised at how many compliments you receive or how many more people are drawn to you once you start wearing colour. Experiment with color combinations. Combining different colors can create a powerful effect. For example, pairing a bright yellow top with a navy blue skirt can create a bold and eye-catching look that can boost confidence.

If you’re not feeling confident wearing a bold colour in a piece of clothing yet, use accessories to add pops of colour. I'm A Celebrity fans convinced Nella Rose will follow in Grace Dent's footsteps and be the next to QUIT the show While the colour wheel is without doubt a handy tool, designers like to make the point that there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to colour and interiors. Lean into the discomfort and know that if we fear others opinions it will stifle our confidence and creativity and will prevent us from showing up in the world as our authentic self.

I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec reveal it took two HOURS to film Tony Bellew's hilarious drinking trial How Grace Dent overcame family tragedies to take part in I'm A Celeb before sensationally quitting show when she reached breaking point Omid Scobie's new book is branded 'vicious' as he claims Charles, Camilla and William conspired to undermine Harry and Meghan