DO YOU KNOW WHICH COLOURS SUIT YOU BEST? DO THIS FUN QUIZ AND FIND OUT!

Colour is one of the best weapons in our armoury of beauty aids! To make the most of our looks, it's important to know which colours best suit our skin tone, hair and eye colouring. Although only a personalised colour consultation can confirm for sure which colours are right for you, we all fall into a colour season and there are some guidelines that we can follow to immediately enhance our personal appearance. Take this quick and fun quiz to find out if you are likely to be Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter:

1. Is your natural hair colour?

a) Strawberry blonde/light brown

b) Ash blonde/mid brown/ cool grey

c) Red/auburn/salt and pepper grey

d) Dark blonde/dark brown/silver grey

2. Which describes you best?

a) Friendly, open and bubbly

b) Reserved, considerate and gentle

c) Analytical, earthy, rebellious

d) Direct, creative, powerful

3. Which house appeals to you most?

a) Light and airy house with large open kitchen

b) Elegant house with understated decor

c) Cosy period house with rustic charm

d) Contemporary, spacious house in a fashionable city

4) Which gems suit you best?

a) Aquarmarine and light emeralds

b) Amethyst and pearls

c) Amber and topaz

d) Diamonds and rubies

5) How does your voice come across to other people?

a) Friendly with a tinkling of laughter

b) Softly spoken with strength behind the reserve

c) Husky and inquisitve with attention to detail

d) Direct and to the point

So which season are you likely to be?

• If you answered mostly A, it's likely that you are Spring. You will suit the fresh, crisp colours of nature such as bright green, rich orange, buttercup yellow, light peach and dark golden brown
• If you answered mostly B, it's likely that you are Summer. You will suit softer, muted, cool shades such as soft pink, rose brown, icy blue, soft lilac and true grey
• If you answered mostly C, it's likely that you are Autumn. Your colours have a warm, rich, golden undertone and include dark coral, pumpkin, moss green, orange and rust
• If you answered mostly D, it's likely that you are Winter. You will sparkle in vivid, primary colours and those with strong contrasts such as bright pink, blue grey, black, royal blue and royal purple

As we say goodbye to the balmy days of summer and the falling leaves of autumn, our thoughts inevitably turn to the one thing that makes winter bearable – fine knits, comfy cardies, elegant jerseys and eye-catching footwear. Who says the best things about winter are log fires and red wine? Well, they’re worth looking forward to as well. But it’s the clothes that make it all worthwhile. And this season, fashion designers have conjured up a veritable treasure trove of dazzling outfits that will see us out and about strutting our style instead of huddling up indoors.

So what can we expect? The answer is to think red. Shoes, bags, coats, jackets, scarves, red in all its various hues seem to be the colour of choice this winter.  From ruby to burgundy, scarlet to cherry, red is the show-stopping colour of the season. Team it with soft silvers and muted greys for tops, skirts and pants and you’re dressed to thrill!

Fortunately for those who loathe the cheery, chilly days of winter, cardigans and coats are making a huge return to the local fashion scene.  The new cardigan comes in a variety of guises – long and draped for wearing with pants; short and sassy for teaming with narrow pencil skirts and elegant jewellery; and cardigan coats for wearing over chic dresses and business suits.

Coats are fitted with detail at the waistline to create the illusion of an hourglass in even the roundest of shapes. Reliable black is still around, but rather be more daring and opt for something in teal, red or cream.

And have you noticed that the forties seem to be back in fashion? Tailored skirt suits with structured silhouettes in clever cuts that create the illusion of tiny waists. What’s not to love? Even shoulder pads are making a come-back but in a power-dressing design that won’t leave you looking like you belong on an American football pitch. Princess Grace, eat your heart out!

On the opposite end of the elegance scale, military is still making an impact. Gold trimmings, antique buttons and epaulettes are turning ordinary jackets into martial works of art.

If you prefer to leave the epaulettes to the army, then shimmer and dazzle in a sprinkling of sparkles and opt for the new passion for sequins. No longer confined to evening wear, sequins are popping up on cardigans, wrap tops and even jackets.

And don’t forget about your all-important accessories. Jewellery is jumbo-sized; bags are either small and shiny or large and metallic; heels are high and hot; boots are thigh-high, knee-high, buckled and belted; scarves are softly patterned; umbrellas have hooked handles and bright hues.

So don’t feel sad about packing away the shorts and sandals. Wrap up in the enticing, colourful warmth of your new winter wardrobe and enjoy the effect you create!

HAVE A FACELIFT IN JUST 10 MINUTES WITH NU SKIN TECHNOLOGY

New You Image Consulting is now offering clients skin care treatments using the Nu Skin Galvanic Spa. The results of these treatments are amazing! Within just 10 minutes, skin is visibly tightened, firmed and lifted resulting in refreshed and energised skin, and a more youthful complexion.

Using a small, hand-held Galvanic Spa Instrument combined with specially formulated treatment gels, the skin is gently massaged to focus cellular energy and enhance circulation.

Georgina gives 'New You' make-overs to Leisure Books Competition Winners

New You Image Consulting recently joined forces with Leisure Books/Leserskring in a competition that offered free make-overs to two lucky Book Club members.

Leisure Books is South Africa's largest book club, boasting 180 000 members who order more than 1 million books worth more than R130m per annum! With discounts of up to 20% on normal book retail prices, it is little wonder that the Club is so popular.

The two fortunate ladies who won the  make-overs were Felicity von Willingh and Penny Louw and Georgina recently spent a day with each of them.  New You sponsored the colour coding, personal make-up, body shape /personal style analysis and hair restyle for each winner whilst Leisure Books sponsored lunch, photography and a R1500 shopping trip for each winner.

I HAVE JUST EXPERIENCED THE ULTIMATE FACELIFT!

SAY GOODBYE TO SUN DAMAGE, FINE LINES AND WRINKLES WITH FREE SKIN PEEL