Colour Me Beautiful Malta

Leave trends behind. Wear what belongs to you!

It's tempting to get carried away when the new season's colours appear. Olive, royal purple and aubergine are everywhere right now - and yes, even those gorgeous elevated neutrals, rich browns and soft burgundy that are all over my feed last week.
But while they may be on trend, that doesn't mean they'll make YOU glow.
That sludgy olive khaki? It can drain a Cool complexion. That beautiful warm chestnut brown? It can overwhelm a Light.

That's exactly why I created my September Colour Express Special.This month only, in just 60 minutes for €95 you get:

✓ The 10 most important colours in YOUR personal palette - not trends, YOUR colours

✓ The NEW autumn neutral trend colours - tested against YOUR skin tone, so you know which browns, burgundys and taupes actually belong to you

✓ My expert tips - how to wear this autumn's greens (think Spruce, Pine & Teal for Cools), purples and neutrals without looking sallow or washed out
Quick, fun and the perfect introduction if you've never had a professional colour analysis before.

Because trends fade.
Your colours stay.

Ready to find your 10 best?
📍 DM me: EXPRESS
🌐 www.colourmebeautiful-malta.com
📱 +356 77993360

*Purchase by 30th September
*Redeem your appointment until 31st October

Love is like a butterfly
As soft and gentle as a sigh 🎶🦋

Colour has a wonderful way of communicating who you are before you even say a word.

The right colours can lift your complexion, bring out your natural features and help you feel more confident and comfortable in yourself. When your colours feel right, you naturally look and feel more like you.

Get in touch to book your colour consultation with me.

Monika Zammit
www.colourmebeautiful-malta.com
email: monika@colourmebeautiful-malta
WhatsApp: +356 77993360

5 Common Style Dilemmas & How To Fix Them

*5. Finding the Right Print Scale for Petites

The Issue:
Large, dramatic patterns like oversized florals or massive polka dots, can visually overpower a smaller frame. The key lies in visual scale. When a pattern is too large, it dominates the outfit and creates the illusion that the wearer is smaller and overwhelmed by the design.

The Fix:
Match the scale of the pattern to the scale of the body. Petite frames look beautifully balanced in small to medium-sized prints. A delicate micro-dot, ditsy floral, or fine houndstooth allows the garment to look proportionate and intentional.

Style Tip:
Look for prints with vertical lines to elongate

5 Common Style Dilemmas & How To Fix Them

*4. Short Legs & Long Torso

The Issue:
A long torso and shorter legs can make a person appear shorter overall, as the natural waistline sits lower.

The Fix:
Raise the perceived waistline. High-rise trousers, midi skirts, and cropped jackets are excellent for shifting the visual focus upward and making the legs look endlessly long. Use detail and print on the top half to draw the eye upwards.

Style Tip:
Match the colour of footwear to the trousers or tights being worn. Keeping a continuous line of colour down to the floor prevents the leg line from being visually chopped up. Avoid ankle straps and squared-toed shoes.

5 Common Style Dilemmas & How To Fix Them

* 3. Creating Curves on a Straight Silhouette

The Issue:
Rectangle or athletic body shapes often find that clothing hangs straight down, lacking definition or a focal point.

The Fix:
Fake a waistline by using colour blocking, slight shaping at the waist. Draw attention to bust and hips making them appear full so giving the illusion of a waist

Style Tip:
Peplum tops, fit-and-flare dresses, and trousers with hip details and Princess-line dresses give the illusion of shape.

5 Common Style Dilemmas & How To Fix Them

2. Elongating a Short Torso

The Issue:
When the distance between the ribs and the hips is short, high-waisted trousers or thick belts can make the torso look compressed, throwing off natural body proportions.

The Fix:
Create the illusion of a longer upper body by wearing tops untucked, or utilising a "front tuck" (tucking just the very front centre or side of a top into the waistband) to keep the vertical line open.

Style Tip:
Look for drop-waist dresses and longline jackets left unbuttoned to draw the eye downward. Trick the eye by wearing the same colour top and bottom.

Stay on the next few days to learn about the other three style dilemmas.

Getting dressed should be a joyful start to the day, yet almost everyone has moments where an outfit feels slightly "off." Often, it isn't the clothes themselves that are the issue, but how they interact with you!

Today I start with five of the most common styling challenges, along with the simple tweaks I pass on to my clients to solve them.

Stay on to learn about the 5 Common Style Dilemmas & How To Fix Them.

1. Balancing A Large Bust

The Issue:
High necklines, bulky fabrics, or shapeless cuts can create a "tent" effect from the chest down, hiding the waist and making the upper body appear heavier than it actually is.

The Fix:
Opt for open necklines like V-necks, scoop necks, or wrap-style tops. Look for tailoring that defines the waist to create curves, or directly under the bust if you carry your weight around your middle. Good foundations are important to ensure the bust is in the right place for shaping on clothes - get measured regularly!

Style Tip:
Avoid heavy chest details like ruffles, double breasting, or pockets. A simple silhouette or a classic wrap dress works wonders.

With Malta’s long, hot summers and endless sunshine, staying cool while looking your best can be a challenge.
Here are my favourite style and wardrobe tips to help you feel comfortable, confident, and effortlessly elegant all summer long.

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* Choose lightweight, breathable fabrics such as cotton, linen, bamboo, or lightweight viscose.

* Loose weaves allow better airflow and help heat escape.

* Moisture-wicking fabrics can help keep skin dry and comfortable.

* Light-coloured fabrics reflect more sunlight than dark colours (but remember your palette guidance!).

* Natural fibres often feel cooler against the skin in hot weather.

* Loose-fitting garments improve ventilation and comfort.

Monika Zammit
www.colourmebeautiful-malta.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +35677993360