Style Exploration and Refinement
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…
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…
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…
Minimal-ish Capsule Wardrobe Ideas for the Kibbe Romantic Refining your wardrobe into its most versatile and adaptable form requires an understanding of your style and personal priorities. If one of your priorities is enhancing the natural shape of your silhouette and the innate “vibe” of your beauty, then the Kibbe system can help fulfill your…
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 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…