Living in Color

by Renae Knapp

Book Overview

Features illustrations on every page. **Lightning Print On Demand Title This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0910019754
• ISBN13: 9780910019750
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing Group
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Crystalized my view of color ...

I've never thought of myself as someone lacking in color sense. I have a good understand of skin undertones and the components of color whether in clothing, interior design or cosmetics. However, the whole Color Key Program of Ms. Knapp's is quite expansive and enlightening. I found the book to be a very good introduction to the theory, and then went to her website ([URL]) to purchase the 'Color Dictionary,' a thick fan of color swatches in both Color Keys. This is so much more than just warm vs. cool colors. In less than a day I understood why some colors which *should* have looked good on me, according to the seasonal color theories, did not. I rapidly figured out my personal colors based on my body's color scheme and sorted through clothes and makeup. I also spotted which components in different rooms of my house were not working and why, and because of the book knew how to fix them. If you are at all interested in color I recommend this book and also her first one, Beyond the Color Explosion, and do take a look at the color tools on her website. Not only is this great fun, but it can save you a fortune on clothing and cosmetics.

Natural advice for natural beauty

I proofread this book while working for the publishing company and along with my co-workers, found the simple, natural ideas in this book to be fascinating! Renae and her staff work with your natural color and the colors of nature to make your skin balanced with your clothing. She even touches on shape and size of glasses frames, various types of makeup, color mistakes and even tooth color! It all makes sense!

Great information/beautiful book

A beautiful book with a really good premise, much better than the old spring/summer/autumn thing. I've heard Renae Knapp speak in person and her color system is like nothing else. The book explains in detail how the system works and helps apply it to make-up, clothing, etc. I ordered the free video offered through the book but haven't got to watch it yet.