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7/21/2020 9 Comments

My Journey with Color, Makeup & Color Analysis


My Origin Story: it's about Eyeshadow..

When I was in the 6th grade, I noticed that some of the girls I envied were wearing makeup. Since I wanted to be beautiful like they were, I decided it was time to start wearing it, too. So off I went, to buy a Bonne Bell lip smacker.

But then, I realized I needed eyeshadow, too. And because it was what they were wearing, I chose powder blue as my very first eyeshadow color. And I layered that color on like I was frosting a cake!

Well, as you might imagine, that color looked a lot better on my classmates than it did on me, but that completely escaped me, and I thought I was too cool for school. Until one day when my teacher asked me to stay after class for a moment.

I was worried that somehow, I was in trouble, but as it turned out, she wanted to talk makeup. She told me she had noticed that I was beginning to wear eyeshadow but thought maybe I needed a little less.

I think she gave me tips for putting it on in a less intense way, but to be honest, it was all blah blah blah from there on out, because I was so surprised to be having that conversation at all. I did begin to wear less, though.

But just think - if she had been a well-trained color analyst, she could have said, "Jeanine, that powder blue is not doing you any favors." And maybe gently suggested a warmer color.

I also wonder what would have happened if there had been more options at the drugstore. Would I have been drawn to the warmer colors I normally wore in clothes?
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Do you have any makeup confessions? Tell me in a comment.

See you tomorrow!

Love, Jeanine
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9 Comments
Karin
7/21/2020 01:09:31 pm

Oh that’s too funny! That was probably so tough to hear from your teacher! Great story!

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Jeanine Byers link
7/22/2020 12:43:19 am

Thanks!! It was super embarrassing, that's for sure.

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Roy A Ackerman, PhD, EA link
7/21/2020 03:57:06 pm

I've only worn makeup when on stage. And, then, it's applied to me and for me.

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Jeanine Byers link
7/22/2020 12:44:20 am

Well, that makes sense! I'd love to hear more about your life on stage someday.

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Cindy Rae Fancher link
7/21/2020 07:48:18 pm

Great story and all of us needed someone to help us didn't we? Enjoyed the video! BTW I tried the blue also and it wasn't for me either!

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Jeanine Byers link
7/22/2020 12:51:02 am

Thanks, Cindy!! Yes, we all need some guidance at one time or another. LOL! You tried it, too? I think many of us did back then.

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Martha link
7/21/2020 09:35:52 pm

I'm only 71 and haven't started to wear makeup yet. Maybe when I grow up. LOL But they other day I was in Alex's room with Lia and she found one of mommy's eye shadow brushes. She went to the mirror and carefully brushed it over her eyebrow like she was a pro. LOL

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Jeanine Byers link
7/22/2020 12:52:09 am

Wow! She did? I love Lia!

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Barb link
7/22/2020 09:18:37 pm

I loved your story Jeanine, it made me smile! A great way to share your message. Thanks!

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    ​Hi, I'm Jeanine Byers :)

    I'm an author,  Christian image consultant, proud former homeschool boy mom of a college student, Hallmark movie fan and big cuppa tea drinker. 

    I believe that creating your signature style is a spiritual calling. It's about seeing yourself as God does and delighting in your own beauty and style.

    I'm specializing in color analysis and signature style for black women.

    As women of color, we often aren't analyzed correctly when we receive color analysis. And all of our lives, we have been given sometimes subtle, and sometimes more overt societal messages about not meeting the cultural standards of beauty.

    My mission is to help you discover, embrace and celebrate your own beauty and style. 

    Thanks for dropping by! I'll see you soon.

    Love, Jeanine

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