Colour Analysis for Redheads

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So, I've been trying to figure out the best colours for me lately, and classic colour analysis seems to assume redheads can only have a warm complexion.  I'm half Irish, and I have dark auburn hair reminiscent of Michelle Fairley's (Catelyn Stark on Game of Thrones).  However, my skin has very obvious pink undertones, although it's milky white.  I have dark hazel eyes.  What sort of colour palette would look good on me?  I tend to gravitate toward greens and blues, but I'm trying to add some other colours to my wardrobe.  Any ideas?

 
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I wish I had that deep red, it's so pretty! I have a very orange-red, or light red some would say. (see my pics for an accurate portrayal =p )

I'm mostly Irish with some unknown - I am very pale, green eyes, and skin is cool-tone/pink.

Purple is stunning on redheads, as is any earth tone (this includes the obvious browns, greens-but also includes coppers and burnt orange-think fall colors!). And mixing a little gold into the equation-trust me-can glam up even a boring brown without being obnoxious. 

[some makeup tips - especially with the darker red hair- the eyes are a great place to insert colors that you might not wear on your body. Like, if you like hot pink but wearing a hot pink dress makes you look washed out, do a hot pink smoky eye! Just go for it. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I do so many bright looks, since I wear so little color (since I do not feel bright colors look good on me, personally). The possibilities are endless when you just let go and experiment. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Need a baby step into color? Do a natural look, maybe a neutral smoky-esque eye and use gold in the inner corner of your eye and blend it out.
Or try a basic cat-eye liner, and then go right above the eyeliner with a color of your choice.
Just suggestions that have worked for people in the past :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> ]

Just make sure that if you do a very colorful eye, your lips aren't too vibrant- unless you're going to a drag show or some other appropriate location to look a little out-there (which I love too, but everything has a time and a place and I'm assuming you want a wearable look).   

But back to fashion- I generally stick to darker colors (since my hair is so bright), but I think with darker hair deep reds, maroons, or black-lace-covered anything would look great! (and of course what I already mentioned before). And I think coral-pink colors look good on your type too.

Hope I helped a little =p

 
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