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Summer’s here in full swing as I sit here in the 76 degree weather of my Southern California home. I have two words (sounds?): Woo hoo!

Some women look put together even when they are out, walking the dog. Their shoes match their pants and their headbands coordinate with their backpacks. Many women, though, struggle to choose tops that match pants or skirts and get frustrated when prints create creative chaos in wardrobes. You can learn to make matching clothing color less of a chore and turn yourself from fashion tragedy to trendsetter.

Finding the right colors for your skin, eyes and hair can help you to look your best. You’ve probably noticed that you have favorite colors or garments that you feel good wearing and these can be a valuable clue toward the right colors for your skin tone. Determining your personal color palette requires that you consider whether your skin is warm or cool and the intensity of your coloring. Color palettes include spring, fall, winter and summer colors.

Don’t let gray hair make you feel drab and dowdy — some of the most fabulous women in the world sport gorgeous silver, white and gray manes. Diana Lewis Jewell, author of “Going Gray, Looking Great!” features on her website profiles of beautiful, powerful women whose locks run the gamut from iron gray to pure white. Her profiles include actress Diane Keaton, Dolce & Gabbana model Cindy Joseph and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, so if you’re going gray, you’re in great company. Jewell also points out that embracing your gray hair may mean changing your fashion palette and choosing colors that make the most of your skin, eyes and hair.

Nail polish can help you look put together and professional or add a pop of color to a party outfit. Whether you opt for a pale neutral, classic red or a deep steely gray, consider what your polish says about you. Choose a polish shade that works with your skin tone, your outfit and your overall look.