Chapter 24: Ease + Confidence in Dressing: Rediscovering the Art of Getting Dressed
Welcome to the twenty fourth edition of Behind The Drapes—your exclusive, all-access pass to everything going on behind the scenes at My Authentic Colors. This isn’t just about fashion; it’s about uncovering who you are and expressing that with confidence and joy. Whether you're a longtime color enthusiast or just beginning your style journey, I’m so glad you’re here.
🏡 Studio Updates
Signature Style Packages Launch + Price Increases
I’m thrilled to announce the official launch of my Signature Style Packages — thoughtfully designed to help you align your style with your truest self. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or ready for a complete transformation, there’s a package created just for you:
🔹 POP UP Color Analysis – $130
A quick dive into the hues that highlight your natural beauty.
🔹 MINI Color Analysis – $187
A quick and powerful session to uncover your most flattering shades.
🔹 FULL Color Analysis - My Authentic Colors – $397
A full color analysis experience to help you wear your hues with confidence.
🔹 Align My Style – $750
A combination of color and body shape analysis to help you dress in alignment with your natural beauty.
🔹 Curated Masterpiece – $2500
Includes color and body shape analysis + a full wardrobe audit to elevate what’s already in your closet.
🔹 My Authentic Closet – $5700
The full transformation: color, body shape, wardrobe audit, personal shopping, and a full wardrobe remix.
Important Update on Swatch Wallets & Pricing
I wanted to keep you in the loop and be open & honest. Due to recent tariff changes affecting imported materials, the cost of ordering the swatch wallets has increased. I have tried my absolute hardest to keep pricing as afforadable as possible but with the tariffs, shipping costs, and rise in costs for myself to purchase the wallets, I have had to make a tough business decision to raise the prices of the wallets. As a result, there will be a price adjustment starting 10/27.
Swatch Wallets: $100-110
These packages are more than services — they’re a gateway to confidence, clarity, and authenticity in how you show up every day. If you’ve already receieved a Color Analysis with me, the price will be reduced. Plus…maybe an early bird rate with a special discount code will be entering your emails to get the best rates possible!? You’ll have to check your emails to find out.
✨ New Travel Policy – Effective September 1st ✨
Beginning September 1st, all private house parties booked with My Authentic Colors will include a travel fee.
🔹 Mileage will be billed at $0.70 per mile (round trip).
🔹 A set travel fee will also apply based on the distance from the My Authentic Colors office to the event location
• 30 minutes or less → $50 travel fee + mileage
• 30–60 minutes → $100 travel fee + mileage
• 1–3 hours → $200 travel fee + mileage
• 3+ hours → $350 travel fee + mileage
⚠️ Please note: All travel fees must be paid in full before our arrival to confirm your event.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to bringing the full My Authentic Colors experience directly to you!
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✨ GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!
You can now purchase Gift Certificates on the website! Here are some directions on how you can purchase Gift Certificates
Head to my website www.myauthenticcolors.com
Click on the Top Right corner and click on “Color Analysis Consultations.”
Click on “Book an In-Person Color Analysis Consultation.”
Scroll to the bottom, where you will find Gift Certificates under “Products & Packages.”
We only have Gift Certificates for the full amount of our Full 3-Hour and Mini (60) Color Analysis Consultations at this time.
Did you know that I was a guest on the Wake Up New Bedford Podcast? I talk about my journey from being a fitness professional to talking about how I started the journey as a Color Analyst. My episode is broken into two parts and you can watch and listen to them down below.
📅 Upcoming Events
Here’s where you can catch me next—and yes, I’m bringing the full-color energy:
Boutique on the Buyway
📍 Falmouth, MA | 🗓️ November 6th | ⏰ 5PM-7PM
The Seaport Inn
📍Fairhaven, MA | 🗓️ November 9th | ⏰ 11AM - 4PM
Indy Clover Boutique
📍 Wakefield, MA | 🗓️ November 15th | ⏰ 10AM - 1PM
Blonded by Betsy
📍 Dedham, MA | 🗓️ November 30th | ⏰ 2PM-4PM
Community Perk: As part of my vibrant community, you can book a 30-minute Color Analysis Consultation for 20% off with a special discount code “BTD20”—for any of my 30-minute Color Analysis Pop-Ups! Physical Products included in my 3-hour Consultation are not included in my Mini Appointments and can be purchased separately.
Don’t miss your chance to get draped and dazzled at a discount!
Today’s Topic: Ease + Confidence in Dressing: Rediscovering the Art of Getting Dressed.
There’s something magnetic about a person who dresses with ease. Not because they’re chasing trends or trying to impress, but because they know what works for them. Their clothes feel intentional, their colors feel alive, and their style feels effortless.
That kind of ease isn’t about perfection, it’s about confidence. And yet, so many of us have lost touch with it.
Since the pandemic, the rhythm of dressing has changed. Comfort became our default and for a while, it made sense. But as life picked back up, many people found themselves staring into their closets, unsure where to begin. The result? Outfits that feel more like obligation than expression.
It’s not that we’ve stopped caring, it’s that we’ve forgotten how to connect what we wear to who we are.
The Modern Struggle with Style
Today, getting dressed can feel more complicated than ever. Fast fashion tells us to keep up. Social media tells us to stand out. The “norm” has become blurry, and with it, the sense of personal style many once had.
I hear it from clients all the time:
“I have so many clothes but nothing to wear.”
“I used to know what I liked — now I’m not sure what suits me anymore.”
“I want to feel confident again, but I don’t know where to start.”
That uncertainty doesn’t mean you lack style. It simply means your life and your identity have evolved. Your wardrobe just hasn’t caught up yet.
I’ve Been There Too…
For over 14 years, I worked in the fitness industry. My world revolved around movement, function, and comfort. I’d tell myself, “Why do I need to get dressed? I’m not going anywhere special. I don’t work in a professional environment — does it even matter?”
But deep down, I loved getting dressed. And when I finally allowed myself to explore that part of me again, something shifted.
The simple act of choosing an outfit — intentionally, beautifully,and confidently has changed how I felt about myself. I realized dressing well isn’t about the event, the job, or who might see you. It’s about how you show up for yourself.
That mental shift opened my eyes to how much power there is in personal style. Not just in terms of vanity, but as self-respect, self-expression, and self-assurance.
The Luxury of Ease
True ease in dressing isn’t about owning more, it’s about owning better. It’s about knowing your colors, your proportions, your essence. When everything in your wardrobe supports who you are, getting dressed stops being effort and starts being alignment.
You stop second-guessing. You stop comparing.
You start feeling grounded every morning, without overthinking it.
That is real luxury: the quiet confidence of knowing you are exactly where you belong in your clothes.
Why Working with a Stylist Matters
Working with a color analyst or personal stylist isn’t about being “fashionable.” It’s about freedom.
The freedom to express yourself clearly, to feel at ease in your own skin, to rediscover what makes you feel most alive.
When we work together, we uncover your personal color palette, a.k.a. your authentic colors. We identify your best silhouettes and refine your wardrobe so it fits your lifestyle and your energy. The process is part science, part artistry and the result is clarity.
When you understand yourself visually, getting dressed becomes the easiest part of your day.
A Return to the Art of Dressing
The art of dressing isn’t lost; it’s simply waiting for us to reconnect with it.
To slow down.
To choose with intention.
To wear clothes that tell our story, not someone else’s.
Style is for everyone! Every body, Every lifestyle, and Every season of life. When you approach it with ease and confidence, it transforms not just how you look, but how you feel.
If you’re ready to rediscover that feeling — to fall in love with getting dressed again — consider this your invitation.
Because when you’re dressed in harmony with yourself, confidence isn’t something you put on.
It’s something you embody.
💖 Swatch This/Scratch That
Your weekly scroll through the glossy, the gaudy, and everything in between. I’m serving a mood board of what’s in… and what’s getting cut out. Let’s go! This week, I’m talking about Personal Shopping, one of the most transformative (and yes, underrated) parts of my Signature Style Packages. Once we’ve defined your shape, proportions, and personal aesthetic, I hit the racks — in person or online — to find the pieces that bring it all to life. It’s not just shopping. It’s strategy. Let’s talk what’s going in the cart… and what’s getting left behind.
Swatch This:
Shopping With Intention
No more aimless scrolling or dressing-room meltdowns. Every piece I pull has a purpose — to complement your proportions, enhance your energy, and fit your real life. Shopping becomes focused, not frantic. We add pieces that workand skip the ones that just fill space.
Silhouettes That Celebrate You
Once you know your natural lines, shopping shifts from guessing game to guided mission. You stop trying to “fix” your body with clothes and start dressing to highlight what makes you, you. When a cut or drape honors your shape, that’s a forever piece.
Quality and Fit Over Fast and Flashy
It’s not about chasing trends — it’s about curating longevity. I look for tailoring, thoughtful design, and fabric that moves with you. Because great style isn’t about how much you buy, it’s about how well it fits your life and your body.
Confidence, Delivered to Your Door
Personal shopping isn’t just about convenience — it’s about clarity. Imagine opening a fitting room (or a box) where everything is chosen specifically for you. You’ll try things that feel right, not random. Getting dressed becomes less guessing, more glowing.
Scratch That:
Impulse Buys With No Plan
We’re done with buying because it’s “cute” or “on sale.” If it doesn’t serve your style goals or harmonize with your shape, it’s not worth the closet space. Shopping with intention beats shopping for distraction — every time.
Copying What Works for Someone Else
What looks amazing on an influencer, a mannequin, or your best friend might not honor your proportions. You deserve pieces that celebrate your individuality, not mimic someone else’s vibe.
The “Someday” Purchases
You’re not shopping for a future version of yourself — you’re shopping for the powerful, present you. Every piece you buy should fit and flatter now, not “when.” Style is self-respect in fabric form.
Buying Oversized to Hide, Not Highlight
Oversized can be chic — but only when it’s intentional. If you’re reaching for baggy because you want to disappear, it’s time for a reset. I’ll find pieces that give you shape, ease, and presence — not overwhelm.
🎨 The Color Connection
Formerly a general guide on color theory and branding, this section now dives deeper into specific brands and how their products align with seasonal color analysis. Whether you're a True Autumn or a Cool Summer, I’ll help you discover the clothing, makeup, and accessories that work with your season, not against it.
From curated brand breakdowns to seasonal must-haves, think of this as your personalized style compass—no guesswork, just great finds.
You’ll also be able to shop everything directly through my ShopMy Storefront. Let’s make color work for you.
A quick note before we get started: This guide is based solely on what’s available through the brand’s website and my personal understanding of seasonal color theory. Keep in mind that product photos can be edited and may not always reflect the true color in person. For the most accurate match, always refer back to your swatch wallet when making final decisions.
You may also notice that some seasons receive more attention than others, or that only neutrals were available for certain palettes in the ShopMy Storefront. This simply reflects the brand’s current offerings—not an intentional omission on my part.
With all that said, let’s jump into our featured brand of the week:
MAC Cosmetics
Known for its extensive shade ranges, pro-level formulations, and iconic finishes, MAC is a favorite among makeup artists and beauty lovers alike. But with such a vast selection, it can be easy to choose colors that almost work—or completely clash with your natural tones. That’s where this guide comes in.
I’m breaking down which BLUSH shades, finishes, and product categories from MAC work best for each of the 16 color seasons. Whether you’re a Soft Summer looking for rose-taupe blushes and muted mauves, or a Bright Winter hunting for high-impact contrast and cool, saturated pigments, this is your shortcut to choosing products that flatter your unique undertone.
I’m showcasing a couple of product picks per season here, but you’ll find even more handpicked MAC items curated for your palette on my ShopMy Storefront.
Let’s bring color harmony to your makeup bag—whether you're getting ready for a photo shoot, nailing that polished Zoom look, or just playing with color for fun.
🍃 SPRING – Fresh, Radiant, Uplifting
🍁 AUTUMN – Rich, Earthy, Grounded
🌊 SUMMER – Cool, Calm, Romantic
❄️ WINTER – Bold, Crisp, Dynamic
☀️ WARM – Radiant, Rich, Inviting.
🌊 COOL – Elegant, Fresh, Refined.
🌑 DEEP – Intense, Powerful, Grounded
☁️ LIGHT – Airy, Delicate, Soft
⚡ BRIGHT – Vivid, Energetic, Playful
🌫️ MUTED – Subtle, Calm, Understated
💸 Discount of the Week
✨ The Discount of the Week is BACK! ✨
We couldn’t stay away for long, your favorite weekly deal is making its return (and it’s a good one).
For a limited time only, we’re taking $1000 OFF our “My Authentic Closet” package—the ultimate style experience designed to help you rediscover your confidence, refine your look, and align your wardrobe with who you really are.
But don’t wait—this offer disappears after 11/2.
Use code REALDEAL1000 at checkout to claim your savings and step into your season with intention, authenticity, and undeniable style.
💌 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
Thanks for spending time Behind The Drapes. I’ve got so much more in store, and I want your input! Do you have a burning-style question? A favorite color combo? A topic you’d love me to cover next? Email me your ideas at info@myauthenticcolors.com—I’m all ears (and full spectrum lighting).
If you haven’t followed me on Instagram yet, this is where I hang out the most! I’m pretty cool on there if I say so myself.
Until next time, keep shining in your authentic colors. 🌈
With color and care,
Mac Carvalho
CEO, My Authentic Colors
