the colours by sue journal

Colour, Makeup & Style Guides

Practical, Perth-specific advice on personal colour analysis, makeup, undertones and confident wardrobe building.

Why Do Some Colours Make You Look Tired? — Colours by Sue
Colour Analysis

Why Do Some Colours Make You Look Tired? | Colours by Sue Perth

Ever wonder why some outfits leave you looking washed out? Discover how the wrong colours make you look tired — and how a Perth colour consultation with Sue can help you glow.

16 July 20266 min read
Colour Analysis Perth — Your Complete Guide — Colours by Sue
Colour Analysis

Colour Analysis Perth: Find Your Perfect Palette in 2026

Discover what colour analysis in Perth involves, how it works, and how to find the shades that make you glow. Book a Currambine studio or mobile session.

18 Dec 20257 min read
Personal Colour Analysis Explained — Colours by Sue
Colour Analysis

Personal Colour Analysis: The Complete 2026 Guide

What personal colour analysis is, how the 12-season system works, and how to know if it's right for you. From a certified Perth consultant.

14 Dec 20257 min read
What Colours Suit Me? How to Find Out — Colours by Sue
Colour Theory

What Colours Suit Me? A Step-by-Step Self-Test (Perth Guide)

Five practical tests you can do at home in Perth daylight to discover which colours suit you — plus when to upgrade to a professional consultation.

10 Dec 20257 min read
Seasonal Colour Analysis — All 12 Sub-Seasons — Colours by Sue
Colour Analysis

Seasonal Colour Analysis: The 12 Sub-Seasons Explained

Bright Spring, Cool Summer, Deep Autumn, True Winter — and the eight other sub-seasons. A plain-English guide from a certified Perth consultant.

6 Dec 20257 min read
Warm vs Cool Undertone Skin — Colours by Sue
Skin Undertones

Warm vs Cool Undertone Skin: How to Tell the Difference

Clear tests to identify whether you have warm, cool or neutral skin undertones — plus the foundation, jewellery and clothing colours that flatter each.

2 Dec 20257 min read
Choosing a Colour Consultant in Perth — Colours by Sue
Local Perth

How to Choose a Colour Consultant in Perth (Checklist)

Seven questions to ask before booking a colour consultant in Perth — certifications, draping method, take-home materials and red flags to avoid.

28 Nov 20257 min read
Colour Analysis Near Me (Perth) — Colours by Sue
Local Perth

Colour Analysis Near Me: Perth Studios & Mobile Service

Where to find colour analysis sessions near you in Perth — Currambine studio, mobile metro service, and what to expect at each.

24 Nov 20257 min read
Colour Analysis Quiz vs Professional Session — Colours by Sue
Colour Theory

Colour Analysis Quiz vs Professional Session: What's the Difference?

How accurate are online colour analysis quizzes? Where they help, where they fall short, and when a Perth in-person session is worth the investment.

20 Nov 20257 min read
Online vs In-Person Colour Analysis — Colours by Sue
Colour Analysis

Online Colour Analysis vs In-Person: Which Wins?

The honest pros and cons of online colour analysis compared with in-person Perth sessions — accuracy, cost, take-home materials and follow-up.

16 Nov 20257 min read
Free Colour Analysis Options (Perth) — Colours by Sue
Colour Theory

Free Colour Analysis in Perth: What's Actually Worth Your Time

Free colour analysis options for Perth women — what to expect, what to avoid, and when paid is worth it.

12 Nov 20257 min read
Private Makeup Lessons in Perth — Colours by Sue
Makeup

Private Makeup Lessons in Perth: One-on-One at Currambine

Book a one-on-one makeup lesson at our Currambine studio. Personal tuition on your own skin, undertone and goals — available by request.

8 Nov 20254 min read
Bridal Makeup Lesson in Perth — Colours by Sue
Bridal

Bridal Makeup Lesson in Perth: Learn Your Wedding Look

One-on-one bridal makeup lesson at Currambine. Learn a long-wear wedding look matched to your colour palette and practise it before the day.

4 Nov 20254 min read
Private Makeup Lessons at Currambine — Colours by Sue
Local Perth

Private Makeup Lessons at Currambine, Perth

One-on-one makeup lessons in a calm Currambine studio setting. Personal tuition on your own skin and colour palette — by request.

31 Oct 20254 min read
Private Makeup Lesson in Perth — Colours by Sue
Makeup

Private Makeup Lesson in Perth: One-on-One Tuition

Skip the generic class. Book a one-on-one makeup lesson at Currambine and learn techniques tailored to your own skin and colour palette.

27 Oct 20254 min read
Makeup for Mature Skin — Colours by Sue
Makeup

Makeup for Mature Skin: A Perth Consultant's Guide

Updated 2026 makeup techniques for mature skin — hydrating bases, eye lift effects, lip definition. From a certified Perth makeup artist.

23 Oct 20254 min read
Best Foundation for Your Undertone — Colours by Sue
Makeup

Best Foundation for Your Undertone (Australian Brand Guide)

Match your foundation to your warm, cool or neutral undertone — with specific Australian and international brands stocked in Perth.

19 Oct 20254 min read
Lipstick by Colour Season — Colours by Sue
Makeup

What Colour Lipstick Suits Me? By Colour Season

Find your perfect lipstick shade — by colour season, with specific reds, pinks, nudes and berries that flatter Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter palettes.

15 Oct 20254 min read
Capsule Wardrobe for Perth — Colours by Sue
Style

Capsule Wardrobe for the Perth Climate (2026 Edition)

Build a 30-piece capsule wardrobe tailored to Perth's climate and your colour season — what to include, what to skip, and where to shop.

7 Oct 20254 min read
Perth Summer Colour Guide — Colours by Sue
Style

Best Colours to Wear in Perth Summer (By Season)

Which colours flatter you most in Perth's intense summer light — broken down by colour season and skin undertone.

3 Oct 20254 min read
Perth Winter Colour Guide — Colours by Sue
Style

What to Wear in Perth Winter (By Colour Season)

Layering colours for Perth's mild but variable winter — what flatters each colour season and what to layer over the top.

29 Sept 20254 min read
Interview Outfit Colours — Colours by Sue
Style

Best Colours to Wear to a Job Interview (Perth Edition)

Which colours project authority, warmth and competence in a Perth job interview — by industry and by your colour season.

25 Sept 20254 min read
Colour Analysis for Grey Hair — Colours by Sue
Life Stage

Going Grey? How Your Colour Palette Shifts (or Doesn't)

Grey hair doesn't always change your colour season — but it can shift your sub-season. Here's what changes, what doesn't, and when to refresh.

21 Sept 20254 min read
Colour Analysis After Baby — Colours by Sue
Life Stage

Colour Analysis After Baby: Rebuild Your Wardrobe With Intent

Postpartum bodies and wardrobes change — colour analysis helps you rebuild efficiently. A Perth guide for new mums.

17 Sept 20254 min read
Return-to-Work Wardrobe Reset — Colours by Sue
Life Stage

Returning to Work Wardrobe (Perth Mums and Career-Switchers)

Build a confident return-to-work wardrobe in Perth — combining colour analysis, capsule strategy and budget reality.

13 Sept 20254 min read
Colour Analysis Over 50 — Colours by Sue
Life Stage

Colour Analysis for Women Over 50: What Changes

How colour analysis evolves for women over 50 in Perth — softer contrasts, makeup adaptations, and rediscovering shades that flatter.

9 Sept 20254 min read
Warm Autumn Colour Palette — Colours by Sue
Palettes

Warm (True) Autumn Colour Palette: Complete Guide

The full Warm Autumn colour palette — neutrals, accents, makeup and metals — with shopping tips for Perth boutiques.

5 Sept 20254 min read
Cool Summer Palette — Colours by Sue
Palettes

Cool Summer Colour Palette: The Complete Guide

The Cool (True) Summer colour palette — neutrals, accents and makeup recommendations for women with cool, soft undertones.

1 Sept 20254 min read
Cool Winter Palette — Colours by Sue
Palettes

Cool Winter (True Winter) Palette Guide

Complete Cool Winter colour palette — the cool, clear, high-contrast shades that flatter True Winter women.

28 Aug 20254 min read
Bright Spring Palette — Colours by Sue
Palettes

Bright Spring Palette: Clear, Warm, Energetic

The full Bright Spring colour palette — clear warm shades that bring out the natural vibrancy of Bright Spring women.

24 Aug 20254 min read
Soft Summer Palette — Colours by Sue
Palettes

Soft Summer Palette: Muted, Cool and Elegant

The Soft Summer colour palette — muted, cool, low-contrast shades that flatter dusty undertones.

20 Aug 20254 min read
Deep Winter Palette — Colours by Sue
Palettes

Deep Winter Palette: Bold, Cool and High-Contrast

The complete Deep Winter colour palette — rich, dark, cool shades for the most dramatic of the Winter sub-seasons.

16 Aug 20254 min read
Soft Autumn Palette — Colours by Sue
Palettes

Soft Autumn Palette: Muted, Warm and Low-Contrast

The Soft Autumn colour palette — gently warm, dusty earth tones that flatter low-contrast warm women.

12 Aug 20254 min read
Light Spring Palette — Colours by Sue
Palettes

Light Spring Palette: Soft, Warm and Luminous

The Light Spring palette — warm, light, delicately bright shades for the gentlest of the spring family.

8 Aug 20254 min read
Find Your Skin Undertone — Colours by Sue
Skin Undertones

How to Find Your Skin Undertone: 5 Reliable Tests

Five at-home tests to identify warm, cool or neutral undertones in your skin — with a Perth consultant's tips on what to trust.

4 Aug 20254 min read
Olive Skin Undertones Explained — Colours by Sue
Skin Undertones

Olive Skin Tone: Warm, Cool or Neutral?

Olive skin tones often confuse undertone tests. Here's how to identify whether your olive skin is warm, cool or neutral — and how to dress and make-up to suit.

31 July 20254 min read
What Colour Season Am I? — Colours by Sue
Colour Theory

What Season Am I? Reading the Quiz Results Honestly

How to interpret colour season quiz results, what they get right and wrong, and when professional analysis is worth booking.

27 July 20254 min read
Best Jewellery for Your Colouring — Colours by Sue
Style

Gold, Silver or Mixed? Best Jewellery For Your Colouring

How to choose gold, silver, rose gold or mixed metal jewellery based on your skin undertone and colour season.

23 July 20254 min read
Choosing Glasses Frames by Colour — Colours by Sue
Style

Best Glasses Frame Colours For Your Face & Palette

Choose glasses frames by your colour season and face shape — practical, Perth-specific advice from a stylist.

19 July 20254 min read
Colour Analysis Gift Vouchers Perth — Colours by Sue
Gifts

Colour Analysis as a Gift: Vouchers & Group Sessions in Perth

Give the gift of colour analysis in Perth — vouchers for birthdays, milestone occasions, or mother's day. Mobile and studio options.

11 July 20254 min read
Hen's Party Colour Analysis Perth — Colours by Sue
Events

Hen's Party Colour Analysis (Perth): The Different Idea

Skip another pottery class — try a hen's party colour analysis session in Perth. Each guest learns her palette, plus the bride glows for the wedding.

7 July 20254 min read
Mother-Daughter Colour Analysis Perth — Colours by Sue
Events

Mother-Daughter Colour Analysis Day (Perth)

A meaningful Perth mother-daughter day — colour analysis for two with shared coffee, take-home colour samples and styling tips.

3 July 20254 min read
Corporate Styling Perth — Colours by Sue
Business

Corporate Styling in Perth: Headshots, Conferences, Speakers

Corporate colour analysis and styling for Perth executives, speakers and brand teams — building confident, on-brand looks.

29 June 20254 min read
Wedding Guest Outfit Colours — Colours by Sue
Style

What to Wear to a Wedding (By Colour Season)

Best wedding guest outfit colours by your colour season — Perth-specific advice for summer beach weddings, vineyard receptions and winter Hills celebrations.

25 June 20254 min read
School Ball Makeup Lesson Perth — Colours by Sue
Events

School Ball Makeup Lesson in Perth: One-on-One at Currambine

One-on-one makeup lesson for school balls and formals at Currambine. Learn a flattering, age-appropriate look for your own skin.

21 June 20254 min read
Engagement Photoshoot Outfits — Colours by Sue
Events

Engagement Photoshoot Outfit Colours (Perth Locations)

Choose engagement photoshoot outfit colours that flatter both partners and the Perth location — by colour season.

17 June 20254 min read
Bridal Makeup Lesson Checklist — Colours by Sue
Bridal

Bridal Makeup Lesson Checklist: What to Bring to Currambine

What to bring to your one-on-one bridal makeup lesson at Currambine — so you leave confident doing your own wedding makeup.

13 June 20254 min read
Skin Tone Chart Explained — Colours by Sue
Skin Undertones

Skin Tone Chart: Where You Sit and What to Do About It

Practical skin tone chart guide — depth, undertone and colour matching for foundation and clothing.

9 June 20254 min read
Colour Draping Explained — Colours by Sue
Colour Analysis

Colour Draping: What It Is and Why It Works

What colour draping is, how it's performed, and why it remains the gold standard test for identifying your colour season.

5 June 20254 min read