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Carolyn Rector
Austin, TX
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Hi y'all! I'm Carolyn, HOC stylist helping you communicate your individuality and authenticity with how you dress. My focus is to bring out your natural beauty by showing you how to surround yourself with the best colors and shapes for YOU with House of Colour’s unique and tailored Color and Style Analysis services.
My studio is located in North Austin. Expect to be dazzled!
I can help you find confidence from within by, first and foremost, honoring you as an individual. No two people are alike and as a result, we should not be expected to dress alike. The clothing, makeup, hairstyles, and jewelry we put on our bodies is an expression of who we are as humans on the inside and communicates who you are without saying a word.
My Services
In addition, to Color and Style Analysis, I also offer Personal Shopping, Wardrobe Edit, and Makeup!
Style Analysis
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Discover the science behind personal style by unlocking the power of you. During a style analysis, I'll teach you how to combine who you are with how you dress so you can step out into the world looking fabulous as your authentic self. We consider your proportions, personality, and preferences to give you a style framework- we call this a “Clothing Personality. You will confidently know which fabrics, prints, patterns, and accessories, necklines, details, and silhouettes flatter your unique body architecture best. Because we factor your personality into this framework, our style analysis goes a step further to help you identify how you feel in different styles and pieces so your clothing not only looks great but also represents who you are.
For this appointment, you’ll bring 5–10 items from your closet that you LOVE and 5–10 that make you wonder why you don’t feel good when putting them on. We'll use this information to help you discover why you gravitated toward and loved certain pieces and what it is about the others that weren't working for you, so you save time and money in the future! At House of Colour, we believe clothing needs to be adjusted to you, not the other way around. It is our goal to make sure you feel your most confident as who you are and how you look right now.
You’ll leave with a book with detailed information specific to you that we'll fill out during the appointment and a Clothing Personality card with keywords that will help guide you when shopping. If you've already had a color analysis, this card can be inserted into your fan which will make shopping easy and efficient!
Color Analysis
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Get dressed every day with purpose, ease, and JOY! A color analysis provides you with life-changing information. Using precision-dyed drapes and my extensive training I will prove to you the value of knowing your season; a palette of colors customized to your unique undertones. We apply this information to women, men, and children of all races, ethnicities, and genders. Your season will never change so this is information you can carry with you for a lifetime.
There are three parts to every color session. First is our world-class, scientific draping process that we have refined for excellence and accuracy over the past four decades. Next, I will provide advice on jewellery, watches, glasses, and when applicable: hair and makeup based on your season. Our makeup products will take the guesswork out of choosing colors that highlight your natural beauty. Finally, we'll dive further into your season and choose the best colors for your casual and professional life, discovering your list of WOW colors.
You will leave your appointment with a fan of your seasonal swatches and a brochure full of tips and reminders specific to you that you can reference later to make shopping and wearing your new colors a confident experience!
You should arrive at your analysis free of spray tans and makeup for optimal accuracy. No pictures will be taken without permission, nor are they shared on social media without your consent.
Testimonials
My clients are the reason I love this job!
I found a mother of the bride dress, finally! Thanks to your Color and Style Analysis, this wasn't a painful process.
View TestimonialI found a mother of the bride dress, finally! Thanks to your Color and Style Analysis, this wasn't a painful process.
Lee C.
I don't venture out much, but a recent work event had me reaching for a new blue suit…and let me tell you, the compliments rolled…
View TestimonialI don't venture out much, but a recent work event had me reaching for a new blue suit…and let me tell you, the compliments rolled in! “That color looks amazing on you!" and “This suit is a ten!” were just a few. It's amazing what a little color confidence will do. New motto: Take the adventure with you and bring color with you.
Brandey B.
For years, my sister and I would go back and forth trying to figure out our seasons. We were interested in color seasons to help…
View TestimonialFor years, my sister and I would go back and forth trying to figure out our seasons. We were interested in color seasons to help build a capsule wardrobe. We were so excited for our color analysis with Carolyn! She was so personable and easy to connect with. She welcomed us into her office and began explaining the history behind color analysis. We came in with our own guesses for our season but we’re quickly amazed when we were actually an Autumn (my sister) and a Summer (myself). Seeing the colors against our skin made it so obvious! Our jaws dropped! Ever since our appointment, we have had fun putting new color combinations together. I feel comfortable in my clothes with colors that fit my season! I highly recommend a color analysis to empower women so they can own their look with confidence!
Nicole G.
My daughter and I came to see Carolyn to get our color analysis. It was AMAZING! Carolyn was sweet and very knowledgeable. It was so…
View TestimonialMy daughter and I came to see Carolyn to get our color analysis. It was AMAZING! Carolyn was sweet and very knowledgeable. It was so eye opening as she moved between the different colors to see how they changed our skin, eyes, and areas under our eyes. I love that as a 16 year old, my daughter will be able to use this information to help her make WOW choices on prom dresses, her wedding dress, etc... I am so excited to implement everything I learned to begin wearing colors in the Autumn season, so that I can feel my very best!
Chrysty L.
I got my colors done and a whole new world was opened to me (after YEARS of wearing nothing but black and grey). But there…
View TestimonialI got my colors done and a whole new world was opened to me (after YEARS of wearing nothing but black and grey). But there was still a piece missing. Getting my style done by Carolyn helped me understand why textured, more natural-leaning clothes looked bulky and frumpy on me, no matter how much money I spent on them! (The most expensive cashmere duster won’t do jack all for a romantic classic who needs structured lines and a defined waist!) I’ve gradually started to fill my wardrobe with more rounded, tailored, romantic classic pieces and I regularly get stopped and told how put-together I look!! Whether I’m dressing down for my manual/messy job as a florist (in joggers, sneakers, and a fitted t shirt) or dressing up to attend a friend’s wedding (in full a blown 1950s-inspired dress and heels) I feel 100% aligned in who I am and who I’m presenting to the world. Super extra bonus points for Carolyn’s focus on jewelry scale, makeup, and hairstyle. I’ve just slightly shifted the jewelry I buy, the lipsticks I wear, and the way I get my hair cut and and I can’t believe how much more like myself I feel! Really love this service and will continue to gush to everyone I know about the importance of getting your colors AND style done!
Shelby F.
Style with Carolyn taught me so much about what worked for me and how to determine which trends to try & which to skip. I…
View TestimonialStyle with Carolyn taught me so much about what worked for me and how to determine which trends to try & which to skip. I feel so much more confident in my purchases and have saved so much money by steering away from things that don’t suit my body architecture!
Kelley B.
I absolutely loved having my style analysis done last year. It has made such a huge difference in how I shop and what I choose…
View TestimonialI absolutely loved having my style analysis done last year. It has made such a huge difference in how I shop and what I choose to buy. I am so much happier with the outfits I am able to put together and feel like it gave me so much more confidence.
Emily R.
My experience with Carolyn/HOC Austin Avery Ranch was nothing short of amazing. I've gone my whole life struggling with clothing and finding my sense of…
View TestimonialMy experience with Carolyn/HOC Austin Avery Ranch was nothing short of amazing. I've gone my whole life struggling with clothing and finding my sense of style. Carolyn was so sweet and informative with all the information. I never once felt judged or told "you can't wear that color" which is what I was afraid of bc I love mustard yellow but sadly it's not in my fan haha. Now I know how to still incorporate it while show casing my best colors to make me feel confident and comfortable in my own skin
Benni B.
I loved my Color Analysis experience. Thankfully many of my favorite colors are WINter (whew) but I also learned a lot about what colors I…
View TestimonialI loved my Color Analysis experience. Thankfully many of my favorite colors are WINter (whew) but I also learned a lot about what colors I should avoid and the best makeup colors that make me shine. It’s clear that Carolyn has a passion for color and making sure we are in our best.
Faith D.
This is how I used to dress!?!? Definitely dressed to fit the role of teacher and mom instead of Jackie!! My old outfits look like…
View TestimonialThis is how I used to dress!?!? Definitely dressed to fit the role of teacher and mom instead of Jackie!! My old outfits look like they are drowning me. So so so thankful for you and the journey with House of Colour!!!
Jackie R.
New hair, who dis?!?! Embracing my summer self with a cooler color and angular face with a fresh cut. Not to be dramatic but my…
View TestimonialNew hair, who dis?!?! Embracing my summer self with a cooler color and angular face with a fresh cut. Not to be dramatic but my day with you kind of changed my life.
Sara R.
I got the hair closer to neutral! Thank you for helping me on this journey to rediscover who Paige is.
View TestimonialI got the hair closer to neutral! Thank you for helping me on this journey to rediscover who Paige is.
Paige J.
My Color Analysis was surprising to me but also very exciting. I thought I was an Autumn for years, but Carolyn helped me discover my…
View TestimonialMy Color Analysis was surprising to me but also very exciting. I thought I was an Autumn for years, but Carolyn helped me discover my Summer colors. I'm so excited to start exploring my new color palette.
Debbie D.