The MidWeek / MidWeeknews.com • Wednesday, Oct 6, 2021 MIDWEEK
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ON THE RECORD ... with Laura Harcar Who would you like to see go on the record? Let us know at readit@midweeknews.com DeKALB – We wear 15% of our clothes 85% of the time. Laura Harcar of DeKalb, an image consultant with House of Colour, wants to help change that. Harcar, a DeKalb native whose maiden name is Smoltich, runs her House of Colour franchise out of her home, helping people determine what colors look best on them based on skin tone and under colors and what styles look best based on body architecture. Harcar spoke to MidWeek reporter Katrina Milton about House of Colour, color and style analysis and how wearing the right colors make a big difference. Milton: What is the color palette theory? Harcar: The whole concept began in the 1940s by the Bauhaus school of design in Germany. The idea behind the color palette is that if you wear the right colors, you will harmonize with your outfit: you will look brighter, clearer, cohesive. The right colors will play off your features and show your God-given beauty. People will immediately know something is different about you. Milton: What is a color analysis? Harcar: A personal color analysis con-
You will leave with a palette of colors within a book to keep in your purse when you’re out and about shopping and a new confidence in yourself.
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Laura Harcar of DeKalb is an image consultant with House of Colour. sultation is a three- to four-hour service that uses a sophisticated process and principles of color science. I will use a time-tested color analysis process to discover your color palette. I will match mineral powder and blush to your personal coloring, and then help you find your perfect lipstick. This very personalized service is part of what is called the “90 Second Makeup Miracle.”
Milton: How do you do a color analysis? Harcar: I use a scientifically proven process using color drapes. The person comes in all natural, with no makeup or spray tans, and I do the session in natural light. Everyone is born with a skin tone that has under colors: yellow or blue, warm or cool. Tones correspond with seasons: autumn and spring are warm yellows and winter and summer are cool blues. Once you determine your season, I give you a wallet of 36 colors. There are many more colors than those 36, but those are a great start to your color palette. Milton: Does each season have a color? Harcar: Every season has their own colors, but they each have different shades and hues. For example, autumn is orange-y red and winter has a true vibrant red. The little differences in color really make a big difference. Milton: How can learning your color season help? Harcar: It goes hand-in-hand with
confidence and how we’re perceived. In 30 seconds or less, people make assumptions and decisions about us based on how we look. Wearing the right color palette really does make a big difference. … It’s really cool to see the reaction people have when they’re sitting in my studio chair. They’re shocked at what they see. I don’t have to tell them what colors look better or worse, they can immediately see a difference. Once they find the right shade, they’ll notice a dramatic difference. They’ll feel pretty and confident, simply based on having the right coloring. Milton: What is your color season? Harcar: I’m an autumn. I look best in warm, earthy, muted tones. By knowing my color season and knowing words that describe my season, if I’m out and about and see a shirt I’m interested in buying, I can ask “is this warm and earthy and will it fit into my palette?” Milton: What is a style analysis? Harcar: This life-changing session teaches you how to create a wardrobe that allows you to look your best every
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