How Color Analysis Changed My Life... the Story behind Carol Thompson's Beauty Secrets

Can a 45 year old woman with 5 kids, a high school education become a successful entrepreneur?

You bet she can.

I fell in love the day I started college, not with school but with my car pool driver who I have been fortunate enough to be married to for 48 years.

My college career only lasted one semester.

The early days of our marriage were busy with raising four sons. When my fourth son was born the oldest just turned five.

People have asked me how I did it. To tell you the truth I have no clue. I guess you just do. Five years later our daughter arrived on the scene.

I would like to mention at this point I was never looking to have a career.

Back in 1983 color analysis became the "in" thing to do. Now mind you, I was no fashion plate. At the age of 45 I never wore makeup. About the only thing I insisted on in my daily life was a nice hair style. I resorted to making my own clothes to complete this basic picture.

How I Found my Passion

Then, one day I managed to get some "get out of the house alone" time and I went to J.C. Penney’s to have my colors done. That day changed my life forever. I found my passion, color analysis and 26 years later it is still my passion.

Why did I get so wrapped up in this color thing?

Color works.

After training I started my business by doing color analysis at our local department store and it wasn't long before I opened my own studio offering color analysis and complementing my service with makeup lessons.

How the Business Grew...

I also developed my own brand of cosmetics and skin care (Carol Thompson Cosmetics).

My business grew and I upgraded to a store front in Madison, Wisconsin in 1992.

I also wrote a book "Secrets to a Beautiful You", which covers all the areas of personal style:

• color analysis
• makeup, skin care
• dressing your body type
• wardrobe planning
• accessorizing
• and eyewear.

My passion has turned into a very rewarding career. Of course my first love is my family which has expanded to five married children and thirteen grandchildren.

This Carol Thompson Beauty Secrets website is a culmination of all the beauty secrets I have experienced over the years.

I hope you enjoy your journey to be the best you can be.

Carol Thompson

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