Style Exploration and Refinement
As much as I love to stress the importance of separating aesthetics from the Kibbe IDs when assessing possible outfits and garments, I must equally stress the importance of contemplating the underlying “essences” that give the Kibbe IDs a more recognizable persona. I believe these essences offer a chance to more deeply resonate with the…
In Part 1, I covered the more practical elements of style that need to be honed in and specified in order to choose the best garments you can access to create outfits that look AND feel great. Curating an eye for style requires extra attention to technical details. Still, even if you have access to…
Welcome to a new series in which we delve into the McJimsey Body Types or Style Essences. Please note that while I do my best to stick to the original ideas, I cannot help but perform interpretations as I try to expand on these concepts. McJimsey Style Essences and Yin/Yang Concepts Author and stylist Harriet…
Welcome to a new series in which we delve into the McJimsey Body Types or Style Essences. Please note that while I do my best to stick to the original ideas, I cannot help but perform interpretations as I try to expand on these concepts. McJimsey Style Essences and Yin/Yang Concepts Author and stylist Harriet…
In this post, I’ll elaborate on the color dimensions discussed in Part 1 of this color series, but first, let’s address the purpose of this entire endeavor. What is the Purpose of Any Seasonal Color System? The “best” colors are the ones that harmonize and enhance whatever subject they surround- whether it be a person,…
If you are interested in exploring or utilizing the wonderful 12 Season Color System but feel overwhelmed with the terminology, this post is for you! I’ll explain the underlying theory and color dimensions in a way that is relevant to the 12 Seasonal Color system so that you can familiarize yourself with these very important…
The True Summer Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, True Summer (also known as Cool Summer) is a season dominated by coolness, and softness or muted-ness. (Cool and Soft). True Summer falls between Light Summer (Light and Cool) and Soft Summer (Soft and Cool). The palette focuses on colors with lower chroma…