- The Bohemian Archetype: Style, History, and Evolving Identity
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 the region of Bohemia. This community, migrating from northwest India, brought with them music, performance, acrobatics, and mystical…
- Exploring the Natural Essence in John Kitchener’s System
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 is a yang essence and is considered the most dynamically active of all the essences. This makes it…
- The Ethereal Essence: Understanding Angelic Beauty in Style
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 can shift based on styling, mood, and demeanor. Mannerisms, gestures, and overall presence play a significant role in…
- Romantic Gamine vs. Natural Gamine: Essence Exploration
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 clarify that I am attempting to compare Essence combinations that I think are very evident in our lovely…
- Gamine Essence vs Ingenue Essence
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 to understanding your style and beauty type, I highly recommend looking into essences. The system is attributed to…
- Intro the The McJimsey Types (Style Essences): Exploring the Ingenue Essence
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 a system of archetypes. This system considers both physical and intangible traits, such as mannerisms, voice, persona, and…
- Intro the the McJimsey Types (Style Essences): Exploring the Gamine Essence
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 both physical attributes and expressive qualities like mannerisms, voice, and expression. The goal is to help individuals curate…
- Intro the to the Romantic Essence in the McJimsey Style System
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 expression. Each person resonates with multiple archetypes, and embracing these archetypes helps create an authentic and personal style.…
- Intro the the McJimsey Types (Style Essences): Exploring the Classic Essence
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 used the Yin-Yang spectrum not only to assess physical attributes but also expressive qualities such as mannerisms, voice,…
- Intro to the McJimsey Types (Style Essences): NATURAL/ATHLETIC (Softened Yang)
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 McJimsey described various essences based on Yin/Yang concepts in her book “Art and Fashion in Clothing Selection” (1973).…
- Intro to the McJimsey Types (Style Essences): DRAMATIC Yang
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 McJimsey described various essences based on Yin/Yang concepts in her book “Art and Fashion in Clothing Selection” (1973).…
- Possible Kibbe Type, Seasonal Color, and Beauty Essence: Anya Taylor Joy Style
Hello all, In this video, I use my 3 favorite systems (Kibbe, 12 Season Color, and Kitchener/McJimsey Essences) to delve into the beauty and style of the talented and enigmatic Anya Taylor Joy. Enjoy! xx Nona
- Kelly Rowland: Kibbe, Essence, Hair, and Seasonal Color Exploration
Not only is Kelly Rowland an amazing vocalist and performer, but she is also so charming and likable. It is almost impossible to not smile when watching her during an interview. She has that infectious smile and bubbly energy that makes her such an interesting study in terms of Kibbe ID and Essence. I believe that Kelly best resonates with the Dramatic ID due to the strong vertical, sleek angularity, and overall svelteness…
- Taylor LaShae: Kibbe, Essence, and Hair Exploration
Enjoy the video above to see my full exploration of Taylor LaShae’s body type, essence, and the effects of her amazing hairstyles. I am a huge Taylor LaShae fan. I find her so beautiful, stylish, and charming- she’s equally adorable and mysterious and her presence seems very authentic and effortless. I really love her image and personal branding, so I wanted to go into some of the nuances of her body type and…
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 the region of Bohemia. This community, migrating from northwest India, brought with them music, performance, acrobatics, and mystical…
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 is a yang essence and is considered the most dynamically active of all the essences. This makes it…
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 can shift based on styling, mood, and demeanor. Mannerisms, gestures, and overall presence play a significant role in…
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 clarify that I am attempting to compare Essence combinations that I think are very evident in our lovely…
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 to understanding your style and beauty type, I highly recommend looking into essences. The system is attributed to…
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 a system of archetypes. This system considers both physical and intangible traits, such as mannerisms, voice, persona, and…
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 both physical attributes and expressive qualities like mannerisms, voice, and expression. The goal is to help individuals curate…
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 expression. Each person resonates with multiple archetypes, and embracing these archetypes helps create an authentic and personal style.…
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 used the Yin-Yang spectrum not only to assess physical attributes but also expressive qualities such as mannerisms, voice,…
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 McJimsey described various essences based on Yin/Yang concepts in her book “Art and Fashion in Clothing Selection” (1973).…
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 McJimsey described various essences based on Yin/Yang concepts in her book “Art and Fashion in Clothing Selection” (1973).…
Hello all, In this video, I use my 3 favorite systems (Kibbe, 12 Season Color, and Kitchener/McJimsey Essences) to delve into the beauty and style of the talented and enigmatic Anya Taylor Joy. Enjoy! xx Nona
Not only is Kelly Rowland an amazing vocalist and performer, but she is also so charming and likable. It is almost impossible to not smile when watching her during an interview. She has that infectious smile and bubbly energy that makes her such an interesting study in terms of Kibbe ID and Essence. I believe that Kelly best resonates with the Dramatic ID due to the strong vertical, sleek angularity, and overall svelteness…
Enjoy the video above to see my full exploration of Taylor LaShae’s body type, essence, and the effects of her amazing hairstyles. I am a huge Taylor LaShae fan. I find her so beautiful, stylish, and charming- she’s equally adorable and mysterious and her presence seems very authentic and effortless. I really love her image and personal branding, so I wanted to go into some of the nuances of her body type and…