Discover the Colors That Were Made for You
Los Angeles & Virtual Color Analysis
Color analysis is one of the most transformative things you can do for your wardrobe — and your confidence. I'll help you find your season with a detailed, personalized experience you'll use every time you shop.
100% of clients recommend The Frankel Filter
Certified Color Analyst
Fashion & Art Background
In-Person · Virtual · Group
Los Angeles, CA
Why It Works
The right colors change everything. Here's the science behind it.
Color analysis is built on three things: hue, value, and chroma — or in simpler terms, your undertone, your depth, and your brightness. Together, these three characteristics define which colors are in true harmony with your natural features and which ones work against them.When your clothing colors align with all three, the effect is immediate. It's about what's genuinely in harmony with you — and once you know it, getting dressed and shopping will never feel the same.01
Look more radiant — without trying harder
When your colors are right, your skin looks clearer, your eyes brighter, your features more defined. It's not magic — it's alignment. The right hues simply bring out what's already there.
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Stop wasting money on clothes that don't work
Knowing your palette means buying with intention — and actually wearing what you own.
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Get dressed with confidence
The guesswork disappears. You'll know exactly what to reach for, what to skip, and why — and that clarity changes how you feel before you've even walked out the door.
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Results you'll reference for a lifetime
Your season doesn’t change. Your personalized palette is yours to keep — and use every time you shop, for the rest of your life.
Services
Choose Your Experience
Every service is thorough, personal, and held to the same high standard of detail.
A full color season deep-dive from anywhere. Submit your photos and get your season, palette, and a personalized color report delivered straight to your inbox.
What's included
Full color season determination
Personalized color palette report
Makeup recommendations
How it works
Book your session, then submit your photos following the guide I'll send you. Allow 5–7 business days for your full report, delivered straight to your inbox.
I analyze your photos in depth and deliver a comprehensive written report you'll reference for years.
Photo submission with my step-by-step guide
Full written color season analysis report
Digital clothing swatches
Digital makeup swatches
A full color season deep-dive from anywhere. Submit your photos and get your season, palette, and a personalized color report delivered straight to your inbox.
What's included
Full color season determination
Personalized color palette report
Makeup recommendations
How it works
Book your session, then submit your photos following the guide I'll send you. Allow 5–7 business days for your full report, delivered straight to your inbox.
A full color season deep-dive from anywhere. Submit your photos, get your season, palette, and a personalized color report — then we'll walk through it all together live.
What's included
Full color season determination
Personalized color palette report
Makeup recommendations
Live Zoom walkthrough
Real-time color comparisons
Categorized closet photos
Live Q&A + seasonal deep dive
How it works
Book your session, then submit your photos following the guide I'll send you. Allow 5–7 business days for your full report. Once it's ready, we'll schedule your Live Consult — a 30 minute Zoom session to walk through everything together.
Everything in the virtual analysis, plus a 30-minute video call where I walk through your results with you and answer every question.
Everything in Virtual Analysis
30-min 1:1 video call with Michele
Deep dive into why your colors work
Live Q&A on your results
Confidence to use your palette immediately
A full color season deep-dive from anywhere. Submit your photos, get your season, palette, and a personalized color report — then we'll walk through it all together live.
What's included
Full color season determination
Personalized color palette report
Makeup recommendations
Live Zoom walkthrough
Real-time color comparisons
Categorized closet photos
Live Q&A + seasonal deep dive
How it works
Book your session, then submit your photos following the guide I'll send you. Allow 5–7 business days for your full report. Once it's ready, we'll schedule your Live Consult — a 30 minute Zoom session to walk through everything together.
There's nothing quite like seeing your colors in person. I come to you, anywhere in Los Angeles.
What's included
Full in-person draping session
Full color season determination
Digital color swatch card
Makeup color guide
Live walkthrough of your results
How it works
Book your session, and I'll reach out afterward to confirm your date and time. We'll meet in person for your draping, then I'll walk you through your results live.
The most immersive experience. I come to you anywhere in LA with professional fabric drapes, and you'll see your colors come alive in real time.
Live draping with professional fabric swatches
Verbal consultation throughout
Full written color season report
Digital clothing + makeup swatches
I come to you — anywhere in LA
There's nothing quite like seeing your colors in person. I come to you, anywhere in Los Angeles.
What's included
Full in-person draping session
Full color season determination
Digital color swatch card
Makeup color guide
Live walkthrough of your results
How it works
Book your session, and I'll reach out afterward to confirm your date and time. We'll meet in person for your draping, then I'll walk you through your results live.
Group session also available – inquire now
What To Expect
A thorough experience,
start to finish.
Here's exactly how it works — no guesswork, no surprises.
Book & receive your prep guide
After booking, you'll hear from me same-day with a short questionnaire about your style goals and my detailed photo instructions (for virtual) or session confirmation (for in-person).
Submit photos or meet in person
For virtual: submit your photos following my guide — I'll walk you through exactly what to wear and how to set up the lighting. For in-person: I arrive with everything I need.
I complete your full analysis
I carefully evaluate how different tones interact with your natural features — your skin's undertone, your hair depth, your eye clarity — to identify your season with confidence.
Receive your detailed report & swatches
Your written report explains exactly what season you are, what that means, and why — plus your digital clothing and makeup swatches, ready to reference whenever you shop.
Leave with clarity and confidence
You'll know exactly which colors to seek out and which to skip — and you'll feel the difference immediately. Clients tell me they look at their closet completely differently after.
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Client Love
What My Clients Say
"Michele took the time to thoroughly explain how she arrived at her results. It was informative, so helpful, and unlike anything I expected — I've already started using my palette when shopping."
— Jessica M.True Autumn
"My first color analysis and it was thorough and well explained. Michele made the whole process easy and fun. I feel like I understand my own style so much better now."
— Matty S.Deep Autumn
"I was blown away. The report was comprehensive and detailed — it explained not just my season but exactly why certain colors work and others don't. So, so helpful."
— Allie Y.Soft Autumn
"Incredibly detailed feedback and thoughtful explanations. Michele genuinely cares about the results she delivers — you can feel it in the quality of the report."
— Casey S.Deep Autumn
About Michele
Fashion background. Genuine passion.
I'm Michele — a certified color analyst trained by the Style Academy International, with a degree in fashion merchandising from the University of Delaware and a lifelong love of art, color theory, and the way color interacts with the human eye.
Color has always fascinated me. The way certain combinations create harmony, the way undertones shift perception, the way the right shade can make someone look completely different — these aren't just style observations to me. They're the foundation of everything I do.
My approach is educational by design. When you book with me, I don't just tell you your season — I walk you through exactly why. I start by identifying your undertone, establishing whether you're warm or cool, which immediately narrows your season by half. From there I compare depth and brightness to determine your home season, then refine further by comparing drapes across your season and its sisters until we arrive at your personal color season with confidence.
You'll leave knowing not just what your colors are, but why they work — and that understanding is what makes the difference between a result you use once and one you carry with you for years.
Certified Color Analyst · BA Fashion Merchandising
In-Person & Virtual · Based in Los Angeles
FAQ
Common Questions
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The short answer: I don't just tell you your season — I make sure you understand it. My approach is educational by design. I walk you through exactly why your best colors work and why your worst ones don't, explaining the role your undertone, depth, and brightness play in every recommendation. I take my time, I answer every question, and I don't consider a session complete until you feel genuinely confident in your results. Most clients tell me they leave with a completely new way of looking at color — and that's exactly the goal.
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Yes — with the right photos. I've developed a detailed photo guide that walks you through exactly what to wear, how to do your lighting, and what angles work best. Many clients are surprised by how thorough and accurate the virtual results are.
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After booking, I'll reach out same-day with a short questionnaire about your style goals and a detailed photo guide that walks you through exactly what to wear, how to set up your lighting, and what angles work best. Once I receive your photos I'll complete your full analysis — evaluating your undertone, depth, and brightness to determine your personal color season. You'll receive a comprehensive written report along with your digital clothing and makeup swatches, within 7 business days. If you've added the 1:1 consult, we'll schedule a 30-minute video call where I walk through everything with you in real time.
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I come to you — anywhere in Los Angeles — with everything I need. Using professional fabric drapes, I'll work through your undertone, depth, and brightness in real time, so you get to see your colors come alive right in front of you. I'll talk you through every step of the process as we go, explaining what I'm seeing and why. You'll leave the session knowing your personal color season, and your full written report and digital swatches will follow shortly after.
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Both include the same full written analysis and digital swatches. The consult adds a 30-minute 1:1 video call where I walk through your results with you in real time — so you can ask questions, see examples, and leave feeling fully confident in your palette.
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Yes — group sessions are one of my favorite things to do. They're a great option for friend groups, birthdays, bachelorettes, or anyone who wants to share the experience. I come to your location in Los Angeles and analyze each person individually while the group watches and learns together. Get in touch to discuss availability, group size, and pricing.
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Typically within a few business days of receiving your photos or completing your in-person session. I take my time because the detail in the report is part of what makes the experience worthwhile.
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Yes — I travel to you anywhere in the Los Angeles area. After you book, I'll reach out same-day to confirm the date, time, and location.
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You can reach me directly at thefrankelfilter@gmail.com or through the contact form on this site. I typically respond within 24 hours. You're also welcome to DM me on Instagram @thefrankelfilter — I'm always happy to answer questions before you book.
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