If you’ve ever tried on clothes and wondered whether the colors suited you, you know how nice it can be to have a friend nearby for a second opinion. And finding just the right shade for makeup can be equally daunting. But if you’re friends aren’t great with colors, or you’ve always been curious about your optimal look, it might be time to call in the experts.
Lexi Morrison and Brooke Svec opened House of Colour Central Scottsdale in 2021 and are ready to rescue you.
“During a color consultation, we will discover your color palette using a time-tested color analysis process,” they explain. “In addition to learning which colors are your best, you will also have a personalized makeup application using your best shades, as well as get to see all of your season’s colors on you. Knowing which shades are best for you when choosing clothes, accessories, and makeup ensures that you are investing in pieces that will make you look and feel your best.”
Seasons—winter, spring, summer, and fall—are long used as color types since people already associate certain colors with specific seasons.
With two years under their belts, they’ve had time to think about their favorite parts of the job.
“For me, it’s the relationships,” says Svec. “I always tell my clients that they’re a friend and not just a customer. I have met so many incredible people through this work, and it has become this really powerful community. I get to help dress people for major events in their lives, and instill in them tools to simplify getting ready so they can feel put together, even amid a chaotic season of life.”
And for Morrison, the best part of this career is that “aha moment” clients have when they learn their best colors or style.
“I love to see their faces light up when they see how beautiful they truly are, and knowing that they will leave with knowledge that will last them a lifetime for how to dress confidently,” she explains.
If it sounds like a fun job, it’s because it is. When asked for any special memories over the years, they each had several to share.
“One that sticks out in particular was from a mother-daughter pair who came in for a color analysis,” says Svec. “The mother shared that she did not like to shop and had worn the same things for years because it was so much easier than trying to find something new. She didn’t wear makeup and didn’t have a lot of confidence in how she looked. Through the analysis, we learned she was a spring, which is a gorgeous season filled with lots of bright and splashy warm colors. After applying a little makeup, including a fun lipstick shade, and draping her in her best colors, she exclaimed that she looked and felt really pretty! She couldn’t stop smiling, and we all got a little teary looking at her and reveling in her reaction. Being able to give this woman (and so many others like her) the tools to feel confident and beautiful again is just the best.”
“My favorite memories are working with clients who are family members,” says Morrison. “First of all, it’s a bonding experience for loved ones to share, and second, I get the opportunity to know the whole family. One of the most fun days in my color studio has been with four male clients, three of whom were brothers. We laughed so hard and had a great time discovering each of their seasons. In fact, each of them ended up being a different season. It is rare to have all four seasons in one day!”
In addition to color analysis, House of Colour also offers style analysis. During a style analysis, Morrison and Svec will discover your clothing personality, which is derived from your body architecture, personality, and lifestyle. You will learn which styles of clothing and accessories best honor your whole authentic self.
“With both of these services, you will walk away knowing how to invest in clothing items that allow you to look and feel your best every day,” the pair says.
To learn more about these services, schedule an appointment, and see more color and style inspiration, follow along with House of Colour Central Scottsdale on Instagram at @houseofcolour_cscottsdale.
"I love to see their faces light up when they see how beautiful they are, knowing they will leave with knowledge that will last them a lifetime for how to dress confidently." - Lexi Morrison