Style Exploration and Refinement
We’ll be concluding our series on the Intro to the McJimsey Style Types by exploring the Ingenue Essence. Remember to scroll down to the bottom of this post to watch the full video. McJimsey Style Philosophy Before we dive in, let’s briefly revisit Harriet McJimsey’s approach to style, which incorporates the Yin-Yang spectrum to create…
Welcome back! Today we’re continuing this series on the McJimsey Style Types. We’ll be exploring the Gamine Essence, which is the Yin version of the Natural Yang. Scroll to the bottom of this article to watch the full video. The McJimsey Philosophy Harriet McJimsey developed her style system based on the Yin-Yang spectrum, which considers…
Let’s continue our series on the McJimsey Style Types by taking a closer look at the Romantic Essence. Before we dive in, I want to give a brief overview of Harriet McJimsey’s philosophy. She believed that style should reflect not only our physical traits but also our expressive qualities, such as mannerisms, persona, voice, and…
Today, we’ll be delving into the Classic Essence, an intermediary type in the McJimsey system that combines elements of both Yin and Yang. Let’s dive in! See the end of the post for the full video. The McJimsey Philosophy: Before we delve into the Classic examples, let’s briefly go over the McJimsey philosophy. Harriet McJimsey…
Welcome back, everyone! I’m excited to introduce a new series that delves into the captivating world of the 12 seasonal color system. In this blog post, we’ll focus on the four main seasons and explore the unique characteristics of each sub-season within summer. Instead of isolated shades, we’ll take a visual journey through photos to…
There are no “lines” for a certain Kibbe type. Kibbe lines don’t exist. There are only YOUR lines. Remember, the Kibbe system has a certain end goal- to accommodate YOUR silhouette. It differs greatly from other styling systems like the “fruit” system that seeks to impose an hourglass silhouette on everybody. The Kibbe system is…
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…