Style Exploration and Refinement
Welcome back. Today’s post is an exploration of the bohemian archetype: its roots, its shifts over time, and how style continues to reflect a layered cultural identity. Where the Word “Bohemian” Comes From The word “bohemian” comes from the French bohème, originally used to describe the Romani French, who were thought to have come from…
Hi friends. Welcome back! I know I usually focus on personal style especially in the context of fashion, but today I want to zoom out and explore style through the lens of art, illustration, and visual storytelling. I’ve always been drawn to fairytales and mythology, and I’ve always loved the Art Nouveau aesthetic. So it…
Welcome back! As requested, I’m diving into John Kitchener’s interpretation of the Natural Essence. This is different from the Kibbe Natural and also distinct from the McJimsey Natural video I’ve made in the past, which is linked here. Let’s get into this often misunderstood and beautiful essence. What Is the Natural Essence? The Natural Essence…
Finding the Right Style System Hey everyone, welcome back to my channel! It’s Nona here from TheAlignedLover.com. I’ve been thinking about this question for a while, and I’m finally making a video on it: Which style system is right for you? With so many different systems out there, how do you know which one will…
Welcome back to my channel! Today, I am tackling the often misunderstood ethereal essence. What is the Ethereal Essence in Style and Beauty? In this discussion, I am focusing on the angelic or ethereal essence without accounting for other essences that may be present in our subjects. People have multiple strong essences, and their prominence…
Hi everyone, welcome back. Today marks the last video in my series where I go over all 12 seasonal color palettes for men. We have finally arrived at the True Winter palette. What is True Winter? To give you some context, True Winter sits in the middle of the Winter season. It is the coolest…
Welcome back! I have another video for you in my series where we go through all 12 seasonal color palettes for men. Today, we are looking at the Bright (or Clear) Winter palette. What is Bright Winter? To give you some context, Bright Winter sits between True Winter and Bright Spring. Like True Winter, it…
As promised, I have another Essence exploration video for you today. If you haven’t seen my previous video, I compared the Gamine and Ingenue Essence. Today, we’re adding another layer of complexity by looking at the Romantic Gamine versus the Natural Gamine Essences. A Quick Disclaimer Before I go into this video, I want to…
Understanding Essences: Gamine vs. Ingenue Welcome back! .I want to make more videos on essences, and this is the first in the series. The Essence system differs from the Kibbe system in that it focuses more on facial features rather than body silhouettes and strict categorizations. If you prefer a face-centric, holistic, and intuitive approach…
Hey everyone, welcome back! I have another video in my series where we’re going through all 12 seasonal color palettes for men. Today, we’re looking at Bright (Clear) Spring. Where Bright Spring Sits in the Seasonal System Bright Spring sits between Bright Winter and True Spring. What Makes Someone a Bright Spring? The Bright Spring…