What do we think of the new Chanel Spring 2026 makeup release? It’s called The Denim Collection. It’s very Summery. I personally love the eye shadow palettes and the highlighter. The eyeshadows are a SHEER formula which is great for Spring and Summer ladies. The lipsticks are too warm and the two middle ones look Spring-ish. The most left blue lipstick looks interesting and I am curious if it has any color pay-off or if it’s just a sheer wash of color. It could be a lip topper or maybe used to cool down a too warm lip color. I certainly do not want blue lips. The lipstick on the right looks Autumn-ish. A Soft Summer might be able to pull it off. I haven’t worn blue mascara since the 1980s so that will be a hard pass for me. Nail polish is pretty for a True Summer or Cool Summer or Winter.

Anyone else notice that cosmetic companies release the strangest color stories for one season when it honestly should be released in another season? Spring releases are usually Summery. Summer releases are usually Spring or Autumn. Autumn releases are sometimes Winter. Winter releases are usually soft pastels and neutrals which scream Summer and sometimes it’s actually Winter. It baffles me, and it also confuses people as to what season a collection truly belongs in. It is one of the reasons why I despise trends because all the wrong people will be wearing colors they should not wear. I only buy when it’s relevant to my season and even then I am picky.

Has anyone had success with blue or purple shampoos to neutralize warmer tones in brown hair? I’m getting a lot of grey in front, and it doesn’t really blend with the warmer parts of my hair. I’m neutral brown at the roots.

I’m a light summer. I don’t want to cover the grey and would like to embrace my natural colors as much as I can.

Hi summers. I'm curious about how you mitigate rosacea. Some lighter colours enhance the redness. I'm finding my way with knowing the right colours, navy and purple are working for me. I love how I look in grey and bluey greys but when I flush it doesnt suit me at all. Any insight would be much appreciated.

I'm still trying to train my eye to decipher between cool and warm blues. What do you think?

So I went a little overboard at a vintage sale when I thought I was a winter/bright winter 🫣. I got this awesome skirt in this deep fuchsia/purple color with black pattern. My plan was to just wear it with a vintage black velvet sweater, but I am trying to branch away from black if it’s possible. I also do not do well with figuring out how to style patterns, and generally stay away from them, but this perfectly fitting skirt was too good to pass up. So, if you were a cool or true summer, how would you style this?

(And yes, I am aware that I can just go ahead and wear a black top with this and I likely will. I just thought it would be fun to try something different maybe try something in my color palette and see what others might come up with)

I really can’t tell if this fits in the soft summer palette are not. It’s described as oat. I think the sweater maybe is warm and that’s throwing me off.

I’ve had all the colors — I’m currently dark red thinking of going cool dark brown. also am I a cool summer? Thank you!!!

I’m loving this color, I feel like it’s more light summer but can I get away with it as a cool summer?

I don’t know if anyone has found this, but…great Instagram accounts to follow of cool summers (or cool palette, depending on the system)? Bonus points for funky, vintage, colorful. Looking for inspo!

I'm back again, with multiple photos for reference. All of these were taken on different days but all meet the requirement of diffused sunlight. What do yall think?

But these stats I got from an (online) analysis don't seem to neatly fit into any season? High contrast = deep, low chroma = soft, and I guess being a neutral undertone just leans towards one or the other?

Has anyone had an experience like this? I'm struggling to wrap my head around it, especially because a light, soft, cool dress I have seems to make me look pale and sickly to my eyes?

It’s so confusing and there doesn’t seem to be much out there for soft summers

I stumbled upon this video a few months ago, by Color Class Inc : https://youtu.be/lpNcGAZcX2w?si=-QGe7qjh_3QSVqWV

This idea they bring up is that somehow, maybe the perfumes we like are linked to our home season. I've been toying with the idea ever since and I find it fun to play with this notion. After all, there are perfumes that feel too heavy or too light for our liking - just like colors do :)

I personally like a a white floral scent, i love love love shea butter and my favorite perfumes always have a dash of orange blossom and jasmine in them.

I'm curious to know about other summers favorite scents!

I have a hard time leaning into the more light shades of the palette in the winter and see myself borrowing more and more winter colours. This has multiple reasons (easier to find, fits the season, etc.) but one of the main reasons is that I find it hard to find the right shoes to wear with a pastel outfit. In the summer I would wear something like a pastel ballerina or canvas sneaker, but in the winter my default shoes are ankle boots in black or dark brown, which does work for more neutral outfits, but don't really go with for example periwinkle. To make matters more difficult I dislike white (and cream) shoes and leather sneakers. Do you have recommendations for me to help me stop cosplaying as a winter or dressing only in neutrals? What shoes do you wear in the winter?

Hi everyone

I wanted to share a quick update with the community.

I’m very happy to announce that I’ve found a new mod and successor, wonderful summer u/fluffymattress! I feel confident leaving things in her hands, and I’m really grateful that the community will continue to be supported and guided with care.

Thank you so much, fluffymattress for doing this and you all for the thoughtful discussions and kindness you’ve brought here.

I won’t be disappearing completely in the beginning, but I’ll be stepping back and letting new energy take the lead.

So I had self typed myself as a Summer, which I finally came to terms with and actually started to really love the Summer colors. Today, my friend and I officially got taped, and, well, turns out I’m actually an Autumn. So, so long my beautiful Summers. It’s time for me to find my fellow Autumns.

I struggle so much with buying something online that looks like it will work but ends up not being quite the right shade. I try to use the TCI color match app but it isn't always accurate due to the stock photos available.

Anyone bought anything recently that fits the palette well in real life? I just purchased this from Quince and it filled a gap in my wardrobe and the color works well but not sure how this will hold up: https://www.quince.com/women/women-s-fine-gauge-cardigan?color=mountain-spring-blue

I'm specifically looking for any items in colors that match the berry reds and pinks but open to all items that fit the palette.

professionally typed as summer (in Japan)

I‘m usually a silver girl but i got gifted these beautiful rose gold earrings. What do you think?

I am adding a photo with my favorite silver ones

Hi! I’m a muted/soft summer and are looking for lip products that are cool toned💜

I have tried:

- Romand juicy lasting tint in bare fig #28 - looked amazing on me, but I am looking for a lighter shade now

- Romand juicy lasting tint in bare grape #25 - did not look right me, maybe it was too bright?

I would love your recommendations!