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Pretty Your World
Illinois, USA
Interests: Color Analysis, makeup artistry, animals, environmental issues
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Results of Facebook contest featuring Rihanna
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Thanks to everyone who weighed in on my lasted Facebook contest guessing celebrity Rihanna’s season. It’s a good thing I didn’t give out a prize on this one because there would probably be a LOT of debate about it (though I get a fair amount of disagreements regarding my celebrity... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2013 at Lora Alexander's blog
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A Clear Winter you can check out for yourself on CNN
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Finding a Clear Winter (or “Pure Winter” in the 4x4 System) is kind of rare. There definitely are many out there, but in relationship to all the other seasons, they are some of the hardest to find. That’s why I get excited when I find one. Not just a photo,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Does an In-Person Draping GUARANTEE an accurate analysis? Answer: NO
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After receiving some feedback from a person (not my client) telling me that a virtual color analysis can never be accurate because of the lighting variations, monitors, etc., I feel the need to again address the question: just how accurate can a virtual color analysis be? Or put another way:... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2013 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Real Person: Toned Winter
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Want to see what a Toned Winter looks like? Here you go… My client, I’ll call her “Stefania” offered to let me use her as an example and I’m so happy because I haven’t had a lot of Toned Winters and definitely none who wanted to volunteer to be my... Continue reading
Posted Jan 22, 2013 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Real Person: Another Cool Summer~
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“Dena” was another Cool Summer who volunteered to share her photos with everyone. Here is how I came to her Cool Summer conclusion: Her skin, eyes and hair were all cool (which means Summer or Winter) While I can see some cool winter colors looking good on her, I felt... Continue reading
Posted Jan 22, 2013 at Lora Alexander's blog
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PYW's New Organic Skin Care Line: NYR Organic!
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I am super excited to introduce the new certified organic skincare line I am offering at Pretty Your World! Learn more about it here... NYR Organics, known to most of the world as Neal's Yard Remedies, is an award-winning, internationally recognized, organic skin-care line. Neal’s Yard Remedies are true pioneers... Continue reading
Posted Jan 11, 2013 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Cool Clarifying Colors
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For some reason I get a lot of clients who have been misdiagnosed, either by themselves or by a 3rd party, as everything but what they actually: a Cool Summer. I’m not sure why exactly. Perhaps it is because people assume that if they were to be a Cool Summer... Continue reading
Posted Dec 29, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Staying "Deep" as You Get Older
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“Jackie” was another gracious client who offered to let me use her photos on my site. Jackie is a good example of a DEEP season who still has enough depth in her to stay DEEP. Conventional wisdom tells us that it is usually best to lighten and/or soften your colors... Continue reading
Posted Dec 29, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Real Client example: Sitting between two seasons
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Another client of mine has graciously offered to let me use her photos to help my visitors visualize a particular season from a ‘real’ person (non-celebrity). First is her testimonial: “For much of my adult life, I have worked as a professional singer and have been able to combine my... Continue reading
Posted Nov 13, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Exclusively for PYW Guests: Special Half-Priced Image Consultant Training!
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Long before “What Not to Wear” became one of TLC’s most popular shows, Ferial Youakim was helping men and women around the world look their best. A certified international image and makeover consultant, Youakim has helped individuals achieve their personal style goals since 1987. Now, over 20 years later, she’s... Continue reading
Posted Nov 12, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Perfect example of a Toned Spring (Light Spring Soft)
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I'm always thrilled when someone lets me use their photos on my blog. Lauren offered to let me use her before and after photo without me even asking! (I've stopped asking since I almost always here "no".) But she felt like other people would benefit from her picture and I'm... Continue reading
Posted Oct 17, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Perfect example of a Tinted Autumn
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I do appreciate when someone offers to let me use their photos as an example for other woman. Cristina graciously offered - I didn't even have to ask. She is a perfect example of a Tinted Autumn (or Soft Autumn Light). Her coloring is more light than dark. However, light... Continue reading
Posted Jul 17, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Q&A: Question about the new "Tinted Winters"
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Question: "I have just downloaded the new version of your book. I have to say I am perplexed! I am a cool/true winter (very dark hair/eyes, cool light olive skin, look awful in warm, orange, gold, and dusty colors)and I'm wondering how someone like myself is now a "tinted" winter,... Continue reading
Posted Jul 5, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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By Request: Dramatic Light Spring
Lipstick Face Concealer Continue reading
Posted Jun 27, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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By Request: Dramatic Warm Autumn
Cocktail Dresses Sandals Continue reading
Posted Jun 27, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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By Request: Dramatic - Soft Summer
Long Skirts Boots Continue reading
Posted Apr 21, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Sneak Peek at the new 16 season system with celeb examples
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I took my advanced training in the 16 seasons with Ferial over a month ago and I promised updates soon after. Unfortunately it has taken me longer than expected to get my site updated and my eBook done. I am in the process of updating both, but in the meantime... Continue reading
Posted Mar 29, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Your Style Personality
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In the coming weeks I will be revamping Pretty Your World. It’s not just going to look different but it will be expanded greatly. I will be talking about color analysis, of course, but I will also be talking about skin care, makeup, and Style. I became certified by Ferial... Continue reading
Posted Mar 17, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Samples of upcoming wardrobe looks
Hi Everyone! I'm on hiatus this week getting ready for my week training in Florida to learn the new 16 Season color system. During this time I am still 'working', just on other areas of my business. I will be updating my entire website soon and adding many more celebrity... Continue reading
Posted Feb 5, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Tina Fey Gets Golden for the Globes with Votre Vu
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Pretty Your World's skin care line Votre Vu is showing up all over the place. Celebrity Makeup Artist Gita Bass prepped 30 Rock’s talented Tina Fey for last night’s Golden Globes using Vu’s Tragic Magic Rescue Crème, Tout Le Monde Eye Gelée, Champagne Kisses Lip Balm, and Tarte D’Amande Body... Continue reading
Posted Jan 21, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Cold Weather looks for the Cool Summer, by request
Per special request from Kelly, here are a few wintery looks for Cool Summer. Coats by Nanette Lepore Boots by Two Lips Coats by Victoria's Secret Boots by Reed Krakoff Continue reading
Posted Jan 12, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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LIGHT SPRING look for winter weather
Naturally stores are filled right now with traditional winter clothing choices for the Winter seasonal types. If you are a Light Spring, instead of the deep and cool colors, opt for your light and warm palette by choosing camel as one of your neutral winter coats. Lots of accessories in... Continue reading
Posted Jan 4, 2012 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Q&A: Two out of Three ain't Bad
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QUESTION from FX: “Hi Lora. Great article. Btw, I have a few questions. I'm still a bit confused about the skin tone, particularly skin undertone vs. overtone. I know the definition of both but I'm absolutely clueless as to determine if one's skin color is its actual undertone or overtone.... Continue reading
Posted Dec 14, 2011 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Q&A: Why No Red Headed Winters?
A recent question from a client: I love your site but do have a suggestion. As a cool redhead (auburn), I think that you need a page dedicated to redheads & how we "fit" into the seasons. For instance, it took me FOREVER to figure out that I'm a Clear... Continue reading
Posted Nov 5, 2011 at Lora Alexander's blog
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Cool feedback from a Cool Summer
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I get asked often to show more examples of ‘real’ women, not just celebrities. Believe me I try. I ask most of my clients if they would mind me using them as an example on my site. Most respectfully decline. So I’m delighted when someone says “sure, no problem” like... Continue reading
Posted Oct 30, 2011 at Lora Alexander's blog
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