Your Color Style
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Your Color Style podcast is all about expressing your true amazing self with color. We dive deep into topics like color theory, color analysis, authenticity and your signature colors. Your host, Jen Vax (formerly Jen Thoden), is the founder of Your Color Style. She is a master color analyst, life coach, personal stylist, best selling author, speaker, mixed media artist, blogger, entrepreneur, loud laugher, mom-of-the-year (not) and an art journaling junkie. Her mission is help women in midlife discover the creative playful fearless loving girl that is their true nature and create a life that expresses who they truly are. Join Jen as she chats about topics to help you learn how to wear colors that make you feel like YOU. You can learn more about Jen at: https://JenThoden.com and https://YourColorStyle.com
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The Characteristics of Color - Part 3 of 3
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBLearn a tip on deciding if a color will work for you. Plus, we're learning about color temperature and what that means for you when wearing it. Understanding color can help you to identify if a color will flatter you and belong in your color palette. No visuals here, but I hope you learn something new! Join us in Color Mastery Take the free class: 3 Steps To Discovering Your Best Colors Come on over to Your Color Style where there's even more content!
The Characteristics of Color - Part 2 of 3
March 29, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 2.85 MBYesterday, I talked about Chroma and what it means if a color is bright or soft. Today, we learn another reason why a color may not feel right on you. Understanding color can help you to identify if a color will flatter you and belong in your color palette. No visuals here, but I hope you learn something new! Join us in Color Mastery Take the free class: 3 Steps To Discovering Your Best Colors Come on over to Your Color Style where there's even more content!
The Characteristics of Color - Part 1 of 3
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.85 MBUnderstanding color can help you to identify if a color will flatter you and belong in your color palette. I hope you learn something new! Join us in Color Mastery Take the free class: 3 Steps To Discovering Your Best Colors Come on over to Your Color Style where there's even more content!
Your Blushing Colors
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MBOne of your signature colors is your blushing colors. These are the colors that you can wear to feel romantic and appear more approachable. Listen and learn what your blushing colors and how you can wear them. Take the color analysis quiz Join the ColorStyle Membership Check out Jen's book "That's My Color: Discover Your 5 Signature Colors And Transform Your Life" on Amazon
The Power of Wearing Your Signature Colors
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBWearing your signature colors can be a true expression of self. Listen and learn what a signature is, your five signature colors and how you can wear them to: feel more like you create a personal brand feel balanced feel powerful Take the color analysis quiz Join the ColorStyle Membership Check out Jen's book "That's My Color: Discover Your 5 Signature Colors And Transform Your Life" on Amazon
Season 4: Your Color Style is back!
October 13, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWelcome to Season 4 of the Your Color Style podcast. This is a quick episode to reintroduce the podcast. I started this podcast a couple years ago and it was basically the audio from my YouTube videos where I teach color analysis and color theory. I then went off on a bit of tangent and rebranded the podcast to Becoming You, thinking I was going to focus on personal development topics like confidence, self expression and rediscovering yourself. I did like 4 episodes and it just didn’t resona...
How To Be Unapologetically You with Julie Harbour - Stylish Paradox
September 08, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBJulie Harbour from Stylish Paradox chats with Jen about authenticity, midlife, divorce, self discovery and finding your tribe. Find Julie at https://stylishparadox.com Follow Jen's Facebook Page, where she shares daily inspiration and tips on living your life on your terms. You can learn more about Jen at: JenThoden.com YourColorStyle.com
Discover Your Core Values
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBWelcome to the Becoming You podcast (previously known as the Your Color Style podcast)! We believe that it is never too late to reinvent yourself. To be truly happy, you gotta be your amazing authentic self. And the only way to be yourself, is to know yourself. In today's episode, Jen explains what your core values are and why they are critical to living your life on your terms. Plus, she gives you an exercise to help you discover your top 5 core values. Get ready to take some notes and tak...
Getting to Know Yourself
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MBWelcome to the Becoming You podcast (previously known as the Your Color Style podcast)! We are all about reconnecting with your authentic self. We believe that it is never too late to reinvent yourself. To be truly happy, you gotta be your amazing authentic self. And the only way to be yourself, is to know yourself. In today's episode, Jen shares an exercise that will get you started reconnecting with your authentic self. She shares with you why this exercise is so important. It's a lot of ...
Season 3: Becoming You
August 17, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MBWelcome to season 3! The Becoming You podcast (previously known as the Your Color Style podcast) is all about reconnecting with your authentic self. We believe that it is never too late to reinvent yourself. To be truly happy, you gotta be your amazing authentic self. And the only way to be yourself, is to know yourself. You'll hear conversations about midlife, transitional moments, redefining ourselves, getting to know ourselves again, mindset and personal development awesomeness.Your host...
How To Become the Leader of Your Life with Lori Kirstein
August 14, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBJen interviews leadership coach Lori Kirstein. Lori shares her story of being homeless for 3 years to becoming an entrepreneur and doing what she loves. She talks about action steps, authenticity, leadership and perserverence. Find Lori at goodbyegoodgirl.com Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions ...
How To Silence Your Inner Critic with Cara Wykowski – My Girlfriend Voice
June 22, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJen interviews Cara Wykowski from My Girlfriend Voice. They discuss that inner voice that can knock us down and hold us back from being who we really want to be. Cara is also a personal stylist and the combination of her message is powerful. Find Cara at https://mygirlfriendvoice.com/ Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with...
Sewing a Colorful Wardrobe with That's Sew Monica - Monica Tetteh
June 10, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBMonica Tetteh from ThatsSewMonica.com shares her creativity and colorful style while sharing her love of sewing. Jen and Monica talked about taking risks, sewing apparel as a beginner and their love of color and creativity. Find Monica on social media @ThatsSewMonica Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or q...
Your 7 Chakra Colors and How To Apply Them To Your Life
June 07, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBEnjoy this special episode where Jen invites Dr. Ellen back for a tutorial on our 7 chakra colors. Watch and learn watch each mean and how to apply them to your life. Download Your Chakra Booklet Learn more about Dr. Ellen here: DrEllenAlbertson.com Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may h...
Rock Your Midlife with Dr. Ellen Midlife Whisperer
May 06, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBJen interviews Dr. Ellen, the Midlife Whisperer. They chat about confidence, authenticity, how to be happy in your next chapter and the virtual summit Rock Your Midlife. Register for the summit Rock Your Midlife Learn more about Dr. Ellen here: DrEllenAlbertson.com Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or que...
Going Grey - How To Ditch the Dye with Katie Emery
April 29, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBJen interviews Katie Emery, founder of KatieGoesPlatinum.com. They chat about going grey, how to ditch the dye and being true to yourself. Learn more about Katie Emery here: KatieGoesPlatinum.com Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may have.
How To Look and Feel Put Together Everyday with April Grow
April 22, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBJen interviews April Grow, founder of StunningStyle.com. They chat about classic style, authenticity, getting dressed and being true to yourself. Learn more about April Grow here: StunningStyle.com Free Masterclass - 5 Steps to Find the Right Clothes for You: stunningstyle.com/masterclass Classic Style Twist Quiz: stunningstyle.com/style-quiz Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your b...
Cool Undertones
August 07, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBDetermining your undertones is a hot topic in color analysis. Most people believe that it’s the magic pill to figuring out what colors you should wear. I think that learning your undertones helps you know what colors to avoid. In this episode we take a deep dive into understanding cool undertones. How do you know if you have cool undertones... what does that actually mean... what colors you should wear and what colors to avoid. Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and produ...
Jodie Filogomo - Breaking Rules, Midlife and Finding Your Tribe
May 24, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBJodi Filogomo is the fashion editor of JTouchofStyle.com. Her over 50 blog features outfit ideas and style tips for women in their 50s, 60s and 70s. Our conversation weaves between breaking style rules, midlife and finding your tribe. Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may have.
Sara Delaney - Notes From A Stylist
May 17, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBSara Delaney is the lifestyle and fashion blogger of NotesFromAStylist.com. Her over 50 blog features outfit ideas and style tips. Our conversation weaves between inspiration, life changes and a really fun and creative tip for your wardrobe. Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may have.
Pamela Lutrell - Over 50 Feeling 40
May 10, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBPamela Lutrell is the creator of the over 50 fashion blog Over50Feeling40.com She is from San Antonio Texas (she wants us to know she is a Texan) and loves to share her experiences on styling herself over 50. We talk a lot about reinventing yourself over a certain age and how she went through her process of reinventing herself. She shares an amazing exercise for finding your personal style. It's called her "Foundational Five". Pamela shares inspiration and sage advice plus she is truly delig...
Deborah Boland - How To Be Fabulous After 40
May 02, 2019 20:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MB"Life is too short to be frumpy!" Deborah Boland, from the popular blog FabulousAfter40.com, took the time to chat with me about style after 40. She shares all kinds of amazing style tips and advice for looking fabulous as you get older. Her blog, FabulousAfter40.com, shares outfit ideas and style tips designed to inspire us ladies to find our personal style and to look great at any age. This was such a fun and inspiring conversation. We talk about getting older… finding your personal sty...
Warm Undertones
March 22, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.76 MBDetermining your undertones is a hot topic in color analysis. Most people believe that it’s the magic pill to figuring out what colors you should wear. I think that learning your undertones helps you know what colors to avoid. In this episode we take a deep dive into understanding warm undertones. How do you know if you have warm undertones... what does that actually mean... what colors you should wear and what colors to avoid. Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and produ...
6 Levels of Intensity and Contrast
March 15, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.39 MBWe talk about contrast and intensity. This is really an extension on the topic of bright or soft chroma. If you’re confused on whether you’re soft or bright… or if you feel like you’re right in the middle… learning your intensity may be a huge aha moment for you. What I’ve discovered as I’ve developed the Your Color Style system is that there’s a little trick to wearing your color palette. I am Bright & Warm. I wear colors from the same color palette as another person that is Bright & Warm....
The Trending Colors of Spring/Summer 2019
February 25, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.06 MBDiscover the trending colors of spring and summer 2019. These are the colors you're going to see everywhere in the stores this season. They are very bright and warm. Listen as I describe these colors and tell you who can wear them best and how to wear them. If you want the visual guide that goes along with this podcast, visit YourColorStyle.com/member Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected]...
Understanding chroma and how it affects the colors you wear best - Part 2
February 15, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.52 MBOne of the most common misunderstandings in determining what colors look best on you is the chroma of a color. In this episode, I break down the first step in the Your Color Style methodology so that you can understand, right away, what types of colors will look best on you. We focus on chroma of a color and your personal chroma. Then we dive into what it means to be "Soft" in Your Color Style. What you learn in this episode may surprise you and hopefully, steer you in the right direction fo...
What does chroma have to do with color analysis? Bright vs Soft
February 08, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.96 MBOne of the most common misunderstandings in determining what colors look best on you is the chroma of a color. In this episode, I break down the first step in the Your Color Style methodology so that you can understand, right away, what types of colors will look best on you. We focus on chroma of a color and your personal chroma. Then we dive into what it means to be "Bright" in Your Color Style. What you learn in this episode may surprise you and hopefully, steer you in the right direction ...
Who can wear orange?
January 31, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.75 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com/quiz/ ~ Orange is one of those polarizing colors. Either you love it or you hate it. Especially when we talk about wearing the color. It can be bold and bright... and not very flattering on everyone. The color orange breaks the color analysis rules. Watch and listen to Jen's response to the question "Who can wear orange?"
Can I be deep autumn and have hazel eyes
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MBJen answers the question "Can I be deep autumn and have hazel eyes?" Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may have.
100 - Can I be deep autumn and have hazel eyes
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.42 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com/quiz ~ Jen answers the question "Can I be deep autumn and have hazel eyes?" Watch the video for her response.
Can Anyone Wear A Very Light Color Regardless of Skin Tone
January 24, 2019 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.65 MBJen answers a question from one of her followers. "Can Anyone Wear A Very Light Color Regardless of Skin Tone?" Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may have.
99 - Can Anyone Wear A Very Light Color Regardless of Skin Tone
January 24, 2019 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.66 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com/quiz ~ Jen answers a question from one of her followers. "Can Anyone Wear A Very Light Color Regardless of Skin Tone?" Watch the video for her answer.
Do we soften as we age? At 52, am I now warm or cool?
January 11, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.72 MBJen answers a question from her audience. "Do we soften as we age? I'm 52. If i didn't color i would have white hair with a bit of red...should i be looking for softer warm colors?" Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may have.
98 - Do we soften as we age? At 52, am I now warm or cool?
January 11, 2019 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.73 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com/quiz ~ Jen answers a question from her audience. "Do we soften as we age? I'm 52. If i didn't color i would have white hair with a bit of red...should i be looking for softer warm colors?" Watch the video for Jen's answer.
Color Analysis Case Study: Grey Hair with Grey-Green Eyes
January 03, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutes - 5.56 MBJen does a color case study on a member of her course Discover Your Color Style. She has grey hair blended with light brown hair with grey-green eyes. Watch and learn what she recommends her best colors. Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may have.
97 - Case Study: Grey Hair with Grey-Green Eyes
January 03, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutes - 5.58 MBhttps://yourcolorstyle.com/the-course-discover-your-color-style-a/?utm_source=youtube Jen does a color case study on a member of her course Discover Your Color Style. She has grey hair blended with light brown hair with grey-green eyes. Watch and learn what she recommends her best colors.
Light Colors In Deep Color Palettes - Bright or Soft
December 27, 2018 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.8 MBJen answers a questions from one of her viewers. "I see so many light colors in deep color palettes, but I really don't look good in light colors at all. I can't decide if I'm bright or soft either because I don't look good in anything too muted but I don't look good in anything too bright either. I think maybe I need to come up wit my own palette :)." Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learni...
96 - Light Colors In Deep Color Palettes - Bright or Soft
December 27, 2018 13:00 - 6 minutes - 2.82 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com/quiz/ ~ Jen answers a questions from one of her viewers. "I see so many light colors in deep color palettes, but I really don't look good in light colors at all. I can't decide if I'm bright or soft either because I don't look good in anything too muted but I don't look good in anything too bright either. I think maybe I need to come up wit my own palette :)." Watch the video to hear her response.
What colors look good on me? Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes, Tan
December 21, 2018 12:00 - 6 minutes - 3.1 MBJen answers a question from one of her viewers. "What color type are you, Jen? I think I have similar coloring with golden blonde hair, bright blue eyes and tan easily. I know I'm bright, but I can't figure out if I have warm undertones or cool undertones." Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you...
95 - What colors look good on me? Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes, Tan
December 21, 2018 12:00 - 6 minutes - 3.11 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com/quiz/?utm_source=youtube ~ Jen answers a question from one of her viewers. "What color type are you, Jen? I think I have similar coloring with golden blonde hair, bright blue eyes and tan easily. I know I'm bright, but I can't figure out if I have warm undertones or cool undertones."
Color Analysis Case Study: Dark Hair, Dark Hazel Eyes - Neutral Undertones
November 19, 2018 16:00 - 17 minutes - 8.11 MBJen does a color case study on a member of her course Discover Your Color Style. She has dark hair with dark hazel eyes. Olive skin tone. She is neutral. Watch and learn what she recommends her best colors. Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may have.
94 - Case Study: Dark Hair, Dark Hazel Eyes - Neutral Undertones
November 19, 2018 16:00 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBhttps://yourcolorstyle.com/the-course-discover-your-color-style/?utm_source=youtube Jen does a color case study on a member of her course Discover Your Color Style. She has dark hair with dark hazel eyes. Olive skin tone. She is neutral. Watch and learn what she recommends her best colors.
Dark Hair with Hazel Eyes
November 17, 2018 14:00 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBJen answers a question from a viewer that has dark hair with hazel eyes. Take the color analysis quiz Ask Jen a color analysis question Please visit Your Color Style to discover more info and products on learning your best colors. And please email [email protected] with any comments or questions you may have.
93 - Dark Hair with Hazel Eyes
November 17, 2018 14:00 - 3 minutes - 1.87 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com ~ Jen answers a question from a viewer that has dark hair with hazel eyes.
92 - Neutral Undertones
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.76 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com ~ Jen explains how she sees neutral undertones and why you still may not be completely neutral.
91 - What is a Light Summer in Your Color Style? Bright, Soft, Cool?
October 29, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.61 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com ~ In Your Color Style, Jen describes a light summer as bright cool and light. This is confusing because in the seasons, a summer is described as cool and slightly muted. Jen explains why she describes light summers and cool summers as bright and not soft.
90 - Soft, Muted, Chroma?
October 08, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com ~ Jen explains the terms soft, muted and chroma. Color systems use these words interchangeably. Watch this video and learn how they might describe you and what that means for the colors you might wear.
89 - Blonde, Hazel Eyes, and Pale – Where do I fit?
October 05, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com ~ Jen answers a viewers question about where she might fit in the different color types. She has dishwater blonde hair, hazel eyes and fair cool skin. Where does she fit?
88 - Auburn Hair – Cool Undertones or Warm Undertones?
October 04, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.65 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com/quiz ~ Jen answers the question "Does Auburn Hair make you have cool or warm undertones?
87 - 10 Questions in 10 Minutes – Q&A With Jen Thoden
October 02, 2018 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.7 MBhttps://YourColorStyle.com ~ Jen, with the help of her son Matt, answers ten questions posted by her followers. Topics include soft vs bright, warm undertones, cool undertones, wearing black and more.