Colorful Lives, Cool Winter Julie Warner

January 06, 2026 2 min read

Indigo Tones Cool Winter client at a color closet refresh with her clothing and swatch book

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of working with a Cool Winter client whose colors I had done many years ago. She had tried to shop for her colors but wasn't really motivated to stay true to them until more recently when she brought her daughter in for a color analysis and remembered the WOW when seeing someone draped in the perfect shades. 

Julie was eager to get some new things and have her closet purged of those things that were way off and asked me to do a closet refresh and online shopping session.  Many of the things she had ordered were spot on (Hoorah!) so she was off to a good start.  Most of the other items in her current closet were actually Dark Winter which is very common as they are so readily available.  It only took a few hours and she was organized and empowered with a bunch of great pieces and some new ones on the way. 

I was thrilled to receive an email from her a few hours later:

Hi Kerry! I enjoyed our time together so much today! As always, I learn something(s) new every time I’m with you! I’m excited that I have a “swatch” in my closet and dresser! Will be so helpful as I continue to build my cool winter wardrobe throughout the year.

I also enjoy catching up with you when I see you. It’s nice to share experiences and life stories that we have in common.  I’m sharing with you now one of the great rewards of your service….
Today I left my house without my swatch book and my phone. Of course, I had to go back to get both, as i don’t ever leave the house without either one! When i got back to the house, my cleaning woman and her husband were just arriving.  I said hello and told them I had forgotten something and would be leaving again.

When I came back out, phone and swatch book in hand, they both complimented me on my appearance and outfit. They told me how great I looked today - "so adorable", "such a cute outfit put together" (and listed specifics),  and asked "what did I do differently?"

When they usually see me, I’m not put together. I am usually walking my dogs or babysitting the grands. The fact that they both noticed and both acknowledged that something was “different” about my appearance today is proof that wearing your colors and working with your seasonal characteristics brings out “your magic”.

I told them that my color analysis specialist, Kerry Jones was here today and I had to wear my colors for her! They couldn’t give enough compliments! I shared your story of what you do, Indigo Tones, and showed them my swatch book. This whole incident really proves that what you do, what you teach really makes a difference. I told them having my colors done was life changing! 
Such a joyful day!
Julie


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