Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s the most fun you’ll have playing with scarves as an adult! And you’ll learn about yourself on a deeper level! Color analysis involves draping someone with various colors that have differing undertones, values, and intensity. We start by figuring out your undertone, then your home season, then your flow season, and your final palette. Excuse the lingo, what really matters is that the color analysis is all about analyzing your skin, complexion, and more to find which colors really make you shine. After your analysis, you will know which colors make you glow — helping you gain confidence and take the guesswork out of shopping.

  • Maddie completed in-person mastery training at the International Image Institute and practices the 23 season method. She has completed over 100 hours of training in color theory coursework and practice live sessions.

  • Something Blue is located inside of Dude IDK Studios at 2801 N. Downing St, Denver, CO 80205.

    • Please come in a light or white shirt without a bulky collar or neckline. Have your hair tied back and out of your face.

    • Please do not wear any makeup. If you have any permanent makeup, including micro-bladed eyebrows or false eyelashes, please indicate this on your pre-appointment survey.

    • If you wear glasses but are able to wear contacts, please do so. We’ll need to remove your glasses periodically. Please do not wear colored contacts to your appointment.

    • If you have facial piercings and are able to remove them, please do so before your appointment. Are your ears part of your face? Yes! Please remove earrings too.

    • If you have an appointment scheduled and get a bad sunburn or rash beforehand, it’s best to reschedule!

    • If you are taking medication that changes your surface coloring, please reach out via email and let’s chat prior to your appointment.

    • If you have acne or rosacea, we can still do your analysis!

    • If you get a natural tan, that is also ok, but it’s best to wait at least a week after a fresh tan before getting your analysis. If you have a spray tan, we will need to move your appointment until it has faded.

    If you know you’re going on a tropical vacation or getting a spray tan, it’s best to book your analysis further out!

  • A non-refundable $50 deposit is required upon booking your appointment. The remaining amount can be paid up front or at the time of your appointment. If you need to reschedule, please do so within 72 hours of your appointment. Missed appointments will result in the full appointment amount being charged. Refunds are not offered.

  • There is plenty of free 2-hour street parking right outside of the studio!

  • YES! Maddie made it a priority during training to get experience analyzing people of all skin tones and ethnicities.

  • Something Blue loves the girls, gays, theys, and beyond. Maddie has experience analyzing people of all genders, including trans and non-binary folks. Your pronouns are asked for on the pre-appointment survey.

  • Of course! Maddie analyzes people of all sizes. As a plus-size person and owner of plus-size vintage store, Big Gay Pants, Maddie loves connecting with other plus-size folks and helping them glow in their best colors.

  • YES! Your colors matter at every stage of life and Maddie has experience analyzing people of all ages (just not under 20 — sorry, babes ya gotta get to full adulthood first). If you have grey hair, we may cover it to isolate your skin attributes.

  • Yes! If possible, please wear a white head covering. If not possible, we will cover your head covering just like we would cover dyed hair. We will need to be able to see all of your face and right underneath your chin.

  • AI is an unreliable source for a lot of things, but it’s especially bad at delivering accurate color analysis results. That’s because it generally looks at surface coloring and does not factor in undertone. It also tends to give out trending palettes, which is why it types so many people as a “soft summer.”

  • Different systems have different color analysis checks, different color palettes, and various amounts of training. If you were analyzed by someone with training outside of the International Image Institute, your palette might be different. If you don’t feel like your current results are harmonizing, I recommend booking another analysis in a different color analysis system. However, if you feel good in your original palette, it’s best not to seek out additional color analyses. It can be really confusing.