Chapter 7: I’m a Personal Stylist! What to expect for the future of My Authentic Colors.
Welcome to the seventh 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
✨ GIFT CARDS NOW AVAILABLE! You can now purchase Gift Certificates on the website! Here’s some directions on how you can purchase Gift Certificates
Head to my website www.myauthenticcolors.com
Click on the Top Right Hand 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) minute 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.
Did you know that you can host a Private Party with me? This is a fabulous event to do for your employees if you own a business or for a fun girl’s (or guys) day! Email info@myauthenticcolors.com for more information.
✨ MINI Appointments: Did you know that I started offering 60-minute Consultations every Tuesday and Friday based on your requests? More time, more insights, more YOU.
📅 Upcoming Events
Here’s where you can catch me next—and yes, I’m bringing the full-color energy:
Books & Bulldogs Market Pop-Up
📍 Norwood, MA | 🗓️ June 28th | ⏰ 10AM–5PM
The Residences of Cedar Dell (Private)
📍 North Dartmouth, MA | 🗓️ July 11th | ⏰ 2PM-5PM
Summer Jam Pop Up at Westend Grill
📍 New Bedford, MA | 🗓️ July 12th | ⏰ 3PM–7PM
Diversity Consignment
📍 Jamaica Plain, MA | 🗓️ July 26th | ⏰ 11:30pm-7:30pm
Boutique on the BuyWay
📍 Falmouth, MA | 🗓️ July 31st | ⏰ 4PM - 7PM
Back To School Event at Westend Grill NEW
📍 New Bedford, MA | 🗓️ August 16th | ⏰ 3PM–7PM
Halloween Extravagnza at Westend Grill NEW
📍 New Bedford, MA | 🗓️ October 18th | ⏰ 3PM–7PM
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: I’m A Certified Personal Stylist! Now What?
When I first began My Authentic Colors it was about more than just Color Analysis—it was about uncovering your truest self, your authentic colors. Now, I’m thrilled to announce a bold new step in that journey: I am officially a Personal Stylist!
This new offering is a natural extension of what My Authentic Colors stands for—empowerment through self-understanding and visual authenticity. Whether you've already had your color analysis and want to take the next steps, or you're just beginning your journey of self-discovery, personal styling is a perfect continuation!
Why Personal Styling?
Once you know your colors, the next question is often: Now what?
Color gives you the foundation, but styling brings it to life. It's how you translate your authentic colors into daily expression. Personal styling allows us to bridge the gap between knowing and living your colors—through textures, silhouettes, outfit formulas, and overall vibe that’s uniquely yours.
Styling isn’t about trends. It’s about alignment. Alignment with who you are, how you want to feel, and how you show up in the world.
But before we get into the details...we need to discuss the who, what, when, why, where and how’s of when exactly Personal Styling services will be offered at My Authentic Colors.
The Styling Experience: What’s Coming Your Way
Starting October 13th, you’ll be able to work with me 1:1 in a whole new way. These offerings are designed to help you not only know your colors—but wear them, live in them, and embody them with full confidence. Here’s what you can look forward to:
✧ Body Shape Consultations
We’ll decode your natural shape and proportions to find silhouettes that truly celebrate your body—instead of working against it.
✧ Style Personality & Energetics Consultation
Ever wondered why you’re drawn to certain styles & aesthetics? This session explores your personal style archetype and the energetic themes behind your choices. It’s intuitive, affirming, and incredibly insightful.
✧ Wardrobe Audits & Closet Clean Outs
We’ll go through your wardrobe together and figure out what serves you—and what doesn’t. I won’t be doing closet organization (that’s a whole different service world), but I will help you make aligned, empowering decisions about what stays and what goes.
✧ Personal Shopping With Me
This is where we curate your wardrobe with intention. Depending on the package you choose, this could include curated shopping lists, direct links, or even virtual shopping sessions together. Let’s find pieces that feel like you—and that work beautifully with your existing wardrobe and color palette.
Are there any other styling services that you would be interested in? Please send me your thoughts at info@myauthenticcolors.com
Packages & Perks
There will be a range of personal styling packages, each tailored to different needs and depths of support. The more in-depth the package, the more hands-on support you’ll receive.
✨ Special Launch Pricing
From October 13th, 2025 through January 5th, 2026, all packages will be available at exclusive launch pricing. After that, they’ll return to regular rates—so if you’re ready to transform your wardrobe, this is the moment to do it.
✨ Early Access for Color Analysis Clients
If you've already had a Color Analysis with me, you’ll be getting early access to book your styling package before the general launch. Consider it a thank you for being part of this journey from the beginning. Date Coming Soon!
Why Styling? Why Now?
Color is your foundation. Styling is the structure you build on top. When you combine both, you unlock a level of confidence that’s magnetic.
This expansion is about giving you the tools to live more colorfully, more consciously, and more you. Whether you’re navigating a career change, post-baby body, new chapter, or just ready to feel really good in your clothes again—this is for you.
💖 Swatch This/Scratch That
Welcome to 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 making the cut… and what’s getting cut out. Let’s dive in.
Swatch This:
Dressing for the Life You Want, Not Just the One You Have
I’m currently loving the idea of dressing as a visual affirmation—choosing clothes that align with the version of yourself you're stepping into. It’s a gentle, stylish form of manifestation. Whether it’s a tailored blazer for a future CEO or bold lipstick for your “main character energy” era, your wardrobe can be a vision board you wear daily.
The Power of a Signature Piece
Let’s face it, you know I love a statement piece or 25… LOL. But the power of a signature standout piece is extremely powerful. Whether it’s a bold pair of glasses, a standout necklace, or a red lip—a signature piece can ground your style and make you instantly recognizable. It’s confidence in one wearable detail, and I’m here for it.
Closet Cleanout ≠ Style Clarity
Here’s the truth—I love a good purge, but lately I’m obsessed with what comes after the cleanout. True style clarity doesn’t come from tossing everything; it comes from rebuilding with intention. I’m really inspired by helping clients thoughtfully reintroduce pieces that reflect who they actually are, not who they were.
Scratch That:
Wearing Neutrals Because You're Scared of Color
Neutrals have their place, but wearing beige-on-beige because you're afraid of “getting it wrong” with color? That’s a no from me. Style should feel alive, expressive, and yours—not washed out or hidden. Let’s stop hiding behind taupe and start embracing hues that actually make you glow.
Buying What’s on Sale Instead of What’s in Alignment
If it’s not in your color palette, doesn’t fit your shape, or doesn't make you feel incredible—it’s not a deal, it’s a distraction. Sale rack splurges that never get worn are just clutter dressed up as bargains. You actually spend more money in the long run buying items on sale that aren’t in alignment with the person you are wanting to be versus buying an investment that checks all the boxes.
Saving Clothes for “When You Lose the Weight”
Style is not a reward for achieving a goal body. Clothes should fit and flatter the person you are right now. Let’s stop shrinking ourselves to fit into clothes and start finding clothes that fit our current lives, bodies, and confidence levels.
🎨 The Color Connection
This week, we’re luxuriating in the lush calm of the most balanced, grounding hue on the color wheel—green. If yellow sings with light and curiosity, green hums with harmony, renewal, and vitality. It’s the color of nature, growth, and fresh beginnings—and unlike some colors, green can be molded into soft pastels, rich jewel tones, or earthy neutrals.
Here’s what makes green truly captivating: it’s the center of the spectrum—equally calming and energizing. Whether you’re a Cool-toned Summer or a Warm-toned Autumn, there’s a green in your palette that enhances your natural coloring and spirit.
Let’s explore green not just as a symbol of nature, but as a versatile, emotional color that reflects every season and every mood. 🌿
🎨 Color Theory: Green
Secondary Color: Formed by mixing the primaries blue and yellow. Its temperature depends on which is dominant.
Color Temperature: Can lean cool (jade, emerald) or warm (olive, moss), depending on undertones.
Visual Characteristics: Calming and stabilizing. Green is often perceived as restful to the eye and emotionally centering.
Complementary Color: Red. Together, they create contrast that’s both natural and striking (think holly berries on evergreen).
Tint (Green + White): Mint, seafoam—light and refreshing.
Shade (Green + Black): Forest, pine—deep and enveloping.
Tone (Green + Gray): Sage, eucalyptus—muted and sophisticated.
🧠 Psychology of Green
Emotional Associations:
Balance & Harmony: Green is associated with nature’s equilibrium and inner peace.
Growth & Renewal: Symbolizes beginnings, abundance, and rejuvenation.
Security: Suggests safety and prosperity.
Physiological Effects:
Lowers stress and promotes tranquility.
Enhances concentration and steadiness.
Cultural Significance:
Ireland & Islamic Cultures: Deeply symbolic of faith, land, and life.
Western Cultures: Tied to luck, nature, and eco-consciousness.
China: Can represent health and prosperity, but also has nuanced associations.
Marketing & Branding:
Common in eco-friendly, health, and financial brands (e.g., Whole Foods, Spotify, Starbucks).
Often used to communicate growth, reliability, and calm.
🌱 What’s Every Season’s Best Green?
Green has a shade or tone for everyone. Its spectrum moves from zesty to soothing to bold—making it one of the most wearable and livable hues.
True Spring: Lime Green
True Autumn: Olive Green
True Summer: Seafoam Green
True Winter: Emerald Green
Warm Spring/Autumn: Kelly Green
Cool Summer/Winter: Jade Green
Bright Winter/Spring: Mint Green
Deep Autumn/Winter: Hunter Green
Light Spring/Summer: Pale Jade Green
Soft Summer/Autumn: Sage Green
Green is a color of balance, life, and versatility. Whether you wear it as a grounding neutral or a bold statement, there’s a green that reflects your inner equilibrium and outer energy.
Up next in our Color Connection series: Blue—a hue of calm, trust, and depth, spanning from serene sky to moody navy. 💙
💸 Discount of the Week
🎉 Discount Code: STYLESTARTSNOW
Get $45 OFF your Color Analysis Consultation—because discovering your authentic style is the first step to dressing with confidence and clarity. 💫👗
Valid through June 29th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
💌 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
