What Kate Covets
Seasonal Color Analysis
Meet Kate:
Meet Kate
I come from a long line of women with style and substance, so fashion, beauty, and authenticity have always been part of my DNA. My mother was a pink Cadillac-driving Mary Kay lady, so let’s just say I know my way around an eyeshadow palette. :) My first introduction to seasonal color analysis was in the 80s; back when the 4-season system was all the rage!
My own career was built in Media and Publishing in New York City, where I learned from celebrity stylists at Us Weekly and the true fashion authorities at New York Magazine and The Cut. That experience shaped my eye; aspirational, but always grounded in what actually works. I was very much a dressed-in-black NYC woman, but now I truly crave color.
I began studying the 12-season color system in 2017, and I am still captivated by the undeniable impact color has on enhancing your natural features.
What has made me so successful in this work—beyond experience and a lifelong study of style and beauty; is an innate ability to see the good in people, especially the features that make them uniquely beautiful. Nothing brings those features forward quite like the right colors.
What is seasonal color analysis?
Seasonal Color Analysis is a method for identifying the shades that naturally enhance your skin, eyes, and hair. It draws inspiration from the four seasons of nature and organizes color into a system that shows you which tones create brightness and balance in your features. I work with the 12-season system, which looks at undertone, depth, and contrast to create a palette designed specifically for you.
Color has measurable effects on how the skin appears. Undertone influences how pigment interacts with your complexion. Certain colors can highlight redness, unevenness, or shadows, while others create lift and harmony. Research also shows that the colors we wear influence mood and shape the way others read our presence, energy, and confidence.
Once you understand your palette, everything in your routine becomes easier. Shopping feels more intentional. Makeup blends effortlessly. Hair color decisions become clear. Even your closet starts to feel more aligned. Seasonal Color Analysis removes the overwhelm by giving you a guide that supports you every day.


