Welcome to the third 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 COMING SOON! I’m still working on this. I promise you all will be the first to know when they will be available.

✨ Scavenger Hunt - SAVE THE DATE!! June 2nd (ends June 9th) If you’re a new entrepreneur like myself, I’m hanging up my business cards all over town to spread my colorful message all over town. If there’s a bulletin board, chances are, I’m leaving it up! But I have 10 special business cards with my signature “MAC face” that I’ve hung in certain locations that I want you to look for. Here’s how it will work; every time you see one…

Take a selfie with my business cards with the “MAC face”
Post it on your feed or your stories on Instagram Use the hashtag #MACSCAVENGERHUNT” and tag My Authentic Colors on Instagram
Post it on your feed or your stories on Instagram
Each time you find me; you’ll have a chance to take 10.00 off an In-Person Color Analysis Consultation. The more you find me, the more money you’ll save off of your consultation! You could potentially save $100.00 off of my Consultations so you’re looking at a possible $200.00 total (regularly $300.00) for an In-Person Consultation which is the LOWEST we’ve ever discounted our services.

There will be a video posted on June 2nd on Instagram with clues about where the special 10 business cards will be and explain everything in detail! Once the scavenger hunt ends on June 9th, I will be sending those who participated in the scavenger hunt a DM with their special discount code, you will have until June 11th at 11:59 pm EST to book a consultation with your special code. When June 12th comes around, the codes disappear! If you have questions, email me at info@myauthenticcolors.com

✨ Fitness & Fashion Soiree: I’m STILL looking for a host site that would be willing to host me for a soiree that would bring my two passions, fitness & fashion together for a fun event. I’m a fitness instructor as well as CEO of My Authentic Colors and I want to bridge the two together in a creative way. I have an idea of how I want to go about it but I’m all ears if you have suggestions.

✨ SOOOO Many Events!!!: My Calendar is BOOKED & BUSY with events galore!! I have some booked into JULY already! This is all thanks to you!! I couldn’t have done it without your support so thank you. You can read more about it in the next section.

✨ 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.

Book Your 60 Minute Color Analysis Here

📅 Upcoming Events

Here’s where you can catch me next—and yes, I’m bringing the full-color energy:

👑 RoyalT Pop-Up
📍 New Bedford, MA | 🗓️ May 31st | ⏰ 10AM–2PM

🧖‍♀️ Amore Boutique Grand Opening NEW
📍 Taunton, MA | 🗓️ June 6th | ⏰ 2PM–8PM

🧖‍♀️ Skin Spot Grand Opening
📍 Taunton, MA | 🗓️ June 7th | ⏰ 10AM–3PM

🧖‍♀️ Diversity Consignment NEW
📍 Jamaica Plain, MA | 🗓️ June 14th | ⏰ 12PM–6PM

👗 Gloria & Co Pop-Up
📍 Marion, MA | 🗓️ June 20th | ⏰ 12PM–6PM

🧖‍♀️ Pretty Boutique MedSpa Grand Opening NEW
📍 Westport, MA | 🗓️ June 21st | ⏰ 3PM–7PM

📚 Books & Bulldogs Market Pop-Up
📍 Norwood, MA | 🗓️ June 28th | ⏰ 10AM–5PM

🧖‍♀️ Summer Jam Pop Up at Westend Grill NEW
📍 New Bedford, MA | 🗓️ July 12th | ⏰ 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!

Book Your Mini Color Analysis Here

🎒 Today’s Topic: ✈️ Smart Style & Sanity-Saving Tips for Traveling

Let’s face it—traveling can be exciting, but it can also be a lot. Between long security lines, chaotic boarding, and trying to stay comfortable 30,000 feet in the air, there’s a fine line between “cool, calm traveler” and “why did I wear this again?” traveler.

Over the years, I’ve picked up a few tricks that make flying smoother, cleaner, and way more comfortable—and today, I’m sharing them with you.

🌯 **Grab Your Food & Drinks Before You Board**

Airport food may not be gourmet, but trust me, it’s better than plane food. Especially the drinks. That free airplane coffee? Hard pass. Plane water and coffee often come from the onboard water tank—and those tanks are notoriously hard to clean. Bring your sealed beverage and snack onto the flight that you got from the airport. You’ll thank yourself at cruising altitude.

🩳 Skip the Wide-Leg Pants (Especially If You’re Using the Plane Bathroom)

They may be chic, but wide-leg pants and airplane bathrooms do not mix. The floors are cramped and often questionable. If your pants are sweeping the ground, they’re probably picking something you don’t want to bring with you. The bathrooms may not be as clean as you think they are if you catch my drift. Go for something tapered or cropped—you’ll stay cleaner and feel less fussy.

🧥 Rethink the Heavy Coat

A thick coat at the airport sounds smart—until you’re sweating in the security line with nowhere to put it. Trust me, unless you have made space for your winter coat in your carry-on or luggage, it gets cumbersome lugging it around with you. Instead, wear a lighter jacket or a layered outfit that gives you warmth and flexibility. You’ll breeze through TSA and won’t be the person juggling a parka at Gate B23.

⚡ Get TSA PreCheck or CLEAR If You Travel Often

This has been a game-changer for me. TSA PreCheck or CLEAR can save you so much time and stress, especially during peak travel seasons. PreCheck lets you keep your shoes on and laptop packed, and CLEAR gets you to the front of the line in minutes. Worth every penny if you fly often. I wish I had done this sooner!

📱 Keep the Essentials Within Easy Reach

Have your boarding pass, ID, and credit card ready and accessible. Not buried in your tote or stuck in your suitcase. A belt bag or small zip pouch makes this super easy—and you won’t be that person holding up the line while digging through your bag.

👟 Wear Slip-On Shoes (With Socks!)

Security lines mean shoes off, and trust me: you don’t want to go barefoot on that airport floor. Choose shoes that slip on and off quickly, and always wear socks. It’s cleaner, faster, and honestly, just more respectful to your feet and everyone around you.

🎧 Bonus Tip: Curate a Travel Ritual You Love

Whether it's a playlist, a podcast, or a skin mist that makes you feel refreshed mid-flight, having a tiny ritual can help you feel grounded while you're literally in the air. I personally

Traveling doesn’t have to be stressful. With just a little prep and a few smart choices, you can feel calm, clean, and confident—from TSA to touchdown.

💖 Things I’m Loving (And... Not So Much)

Welcome to Loving vs. Not Loving—your weekly mood board of obsessions and eye-rolls. This week, I’m stepping into the world of traveling. I just came back from Kansas City, Kansas and I wanted to share some things that I enjoy when I travel for work and things that I find to be quite an annoyance. Let me know if you’re with me on these or if I’m out of my mind.

💍 Loving right now:

Getting to your destination early.
When the plane arrives at your location earlier than you expected? Truly iconic for me.

Chic Outfits at the airport.
Look, I love a great sweatsuit just like the rest of you. I love being comfortable when I’m traveling for work or a vacation. But when I see someone dressed to the nines at the airport and taking the time to style an outfit together, it’s refreshing to see. Even better when it’s in a color palette that harmonizes with them.

No screaming babies on my flight.
Before all the moms who follow me give me hate, I totally understand why babies have a hard time being up in the air. And of course, you’re not going to leave your young kid at home when you travel. But when I’m traveling on a plane at the butt crack of dawn, the last thing I need is a kid kicking and screaming the entire time. So when I don’t see a baby on the plane, it makes me a happier traveler.

🙅‍♀️ Not vibing with:

People who rush to stand up to get off the plane.
Look, I know your butts are hurting for being in those seats for a long time…mine is too. But why do people feel the need to stand up to not go anywhere for at least 15 minutes to grab your carry-on?? Especially when you’re way in the back row? I can’t handle it.

TSA Screaming at you to put your stuff in the bins.
TSA I’m sure is under a lot of stress. But do not take it out on us paying customers going about our merry way. Especially when it’s way too early in the morning or late at night. RELAX.

Delayed or Cancelled Flights.
Especially when you just arrive at the airport to find this out… the absolute worst!

🎨 Color Combinations I’m Loving.

This week, I’m shifting focus from the classics to the unexpected—specifically, surprising colors tailored to each of the four seasons. These colors might not be traditional, but they are aligned—and alignment is what makes a look truly impactful.

I’m not diving into flow palettes this week, but if this sparks your interest, I’d be more than happy to explore that next time. For now, let’s lean into the unexpected and reimagine what colors for each of the home seasons can look like.

**Safety Yellow for Winters** - When you think of the Winter color palette, you picture jewel tones, pure black, icy whites—but yellow? Probably not. Most yellows lean warm, but Safety Yellow (or any variation of Neon Yellow, Highlighter Yellow, or Lemon Yellow) has an acidic, almost electric quality that makes it feel sharp, cool, and totally Winter-appropriate. It clashes with gold (a dead giveaway it's not warm) and shines best when paired with silver, black, or crisp white. Is it a staple shade? Not quite. But if you're a True Winter craving yellow, this is *your* yellow.

**Rose Browns for Summers**: The Summer palette is all about softness—cool blues, smoky grays, muted pastels. Traditional browns like camel, cinnamon, and chocolate? Way too warm. But *rose brown* is different. With its cool, pinkish undertone and subtle softness, it fits beautifully into a True Summer wardrobe. It’s brown, but make it chic, muted, and wearable. If you're a Summer looking for a brown that won’t wash you out, this is the one.

**Dove Gray for Springs:** True Springs shine in light, bright, warm tones—think golden browns, fresh corals, and creamy ivories. Gray? Not exactly a go-to. But *dove gray*, with its soft yellow base, can work in small doses. It’s the warmest of the grays, making it one of the few that won’t dull a Spring’s natural glow. Still, it’s more of a supporting act than a star. If you need a neutral or want to wear gray, it’ll do—but your best bets are still those sunny, light browns.

**Salmon Pinks for Autumns:** True Autumns are rich in earthy tones—burnt oranges, mossy greens, and golden browns. Pink? It’s not a major player in this palette. But if you *must* have one, *salmon pink* is your best bet. With its soft, yellow-based warmth, it blends seamlessly with Autumn’s cozy, grounded hues. It’s not the star of the show, but it won’t clash either. For the pink-loving Autumn, this is the pink that plays nice.

💸 Discount of the Week

✈️ Take $60 off any in-person or virtual color consultation with code JETSET60—now through Sunday, June 1st at 11:59 PM EST.

P.S. This code is just for you—think of it like TSA PreCheck for your wardrobe. We’re keeping it exclusive (and stylish), so please don’t spread it around. Unless your seatmate on the plane compliments your palette—then maybe we'll look the other way. Deal? 🧳😉

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💌 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).

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