I haven’t posted in a video in a while due to a broken laptop screen, so I decided to try a new format. Here is a super lowkey little ramble about style. In this episode, I discuss clothing as a wearable amulet, how to build lore and rich storytelling around your wardrobe, and how to …
A stylist who draws heavily from the Kibbe system is telling you to…stop using it? Yes. And no, this isn’t for clickbait or one of those reverse-psychology lists. Though I genuinely adore and love the Kibbe system and all Yin-Yang based style philosophies, I’ve witnessed too much frustration and rigidity around these structures. For some, …
Welcome to my new series! Let’s delve into some of the styling specifics that I often bring up in my videos and posts. Today we’ll tackle a very common piece of advice that works exceptionally well for petites or anyone who needs to define their waist. The concept centers around dressing in thirds vs halves. …
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 …
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 …
Perhaps you’ve experienced this frustration. You’ve settled on a Kibbe Identity or Kibbe Type, you’ve compiled lists of suggestions and outfit ideas, and you’ve shopped for items that should work with your lines but still…you feel even more lost. Your outfits should work in theory, but when you look in the mirror or play back …
Style is a way of communicating in which certain forms are utilized as tools of meaning, clarity, and symbolism. Every piece of clothing you own communicates a certain message. By wearing that garment and combining it with other pieces, you morph, alter, and expound upon that original message. Ultimately, your entire look (hair, makeup, jewelry, …
