Well to tell the truth, as an artist I thought this was a book about color as an artist would use them. What we have is a book the helps individuals determine 'their' color and the color schemes that go with 'their' color. I didn't understand how to determine my own personal colors. The book was very comprehensive with a lot to say about how everything worked together. I am sure this is a concern with some people but not I.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this publication.
This is a current take on "Color Me Beautiful" from the '80s. It has a great fresh vibe and new, fresh colors.

I’ve spent way too much time lost in the rabbit hole of online color analysis, only to end up more confused than when I started. Personal Color's step-by-step process helped me narrow down my season in a way that actually made sense—no more guessing between conflicting opinions or trying to decode blurry Pinterest charts!

What really sets this book apart is how comprehensive it is. Instead of vague rules or limited examples, it provides clear explanations, side-by-side comparisons, and practical exercises that take the guesswork out of finding your best colors. The examples were especially helpful—I could actually *see* why certain shades worked better than others, which made applying the concepts so much easier.

I also love that this book isn’t just for fashion. It expands into makeup, hair, and jewelry, showing how color theory can enhance different aspects of personal style. Whether you're looking to refine your wardrobe, find the perfect lipstick, or choose jewelry that flatters your complexion, this guide is a game-changer. It cuts through the noise of online advice and delivers a resource that’s both practical and empowering.

Personal Color by Anuschka Rees was so fascinating to me that I read it cover to cover in two days. The first section goes deep into color theory and it reaches far beyond personal colors and would be just as applicable to home décor and graphic design. The second part of the book is also very thorough and I followed the detailed step by step guidance to determine my season, although I still am torn between 2 types, which is frustrating. But I think it's often easier to assess other people rather than ourselves.

The wide-range of models and their different skin tones and hair types was refreshing to see. Although I would have liked a final breakdown of each model's chroma, contrast and undertone and their season classification. I love that there are so many color swatches in this book and advice that ranges from what hair color will look best to lipstick choices. Despite not reaching a definitive conclusion about my own season, I know I'll revisit this book time and time again.

Thanks to NetGalley and Clarkson Potter/ Ten Speed Press for sending this ebook for review. All opinions are my own.

Wow. This book set me up for awesome fashion advice. Really, it could suit anyone. Especially those interested in the art, interior design or even fashion designer fields. It was incredibly informative on the process designers use to match colors to you. As an artist and someone who loves fashion, it was an incredible read. It goes step-by-step how to match colors from things like age, skin tone, eye color. What was interesting also was that this book didn't discriminate or make anyone feel less either. I think that the author took a lot of care and detail in including everyone. That was one of my preconceived ideas coming into this book: was would the author try to include everyone? She did not disappoint!
The amount of work, time and skill this author has put into this book from start to finish, incredible.
Loved, loved, loved every second of it.

Thank you for approving this arc to me.

This is the color theory guide I didn’t know I needed. Rees breaks down everything from finding your seasonal color palette to selecting makeup and hair shades that genuinely flatter you. The step-by-step instructions are simple to follow, making it approachable even if you’re new to color analysis. What sets this book apart is how thorough and inclusive it is. The example photos showcase people of all races, genders, and ages, making the advice accessible to everyone.

With oodles of color swatches and visual references, this is a book you'll keep reaching for—and it would make a gorgeous coffee table addition.

Thanks to NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was around when the whole find your season color trend came around the first time (I think I was a spring) and I have occasionally picked up books on the subject again over the years. It’s kind of fun the first time. These books never work for me now though because for the last 15 years I have been hennaing my hair and my complexion, eyes and hair are now different seasons from each other.

According to this book and others I have read, I’m supposed to change my hair color to match my light, cool complexion. Henna doesn’t work that way. You don’t pick a color in a box. It permanently stains your hair over your natural color, so dark brown hair might be burgundy and light blonde goes light, bright red. I love my hair color and it is profoundly me, and suits my complexion and eye color no matter what these books say. I tend to wear colors that bring out my fiery hair color like greens, blues and browns, but go for shades that work with my skin tone. Those pastel spring tones of my teens don’t suit my current coloring or my current personality.

All that said, if you want to find your colors this is an updated take on it. It makes it far more complicated than the original (there are now all kinds of subcategories) but there are lots of photos and the people shown are wonderfully diverse.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.