MY STYLE PERSONALITY. This course is truly amazing and eye opening. Nice breakdown of the process. She will have to recognize the cycles of transformation, something we explore in the Maiden Masterclass, in order to recognize her opportunities to evolve into the highest level of her archetype. Ice Gray Pixie. I look like Im wearing a bathrobe. In fact, you may not even own a pair of jeans, or if you do, you wear them as if they were dressy trousers. It will probably be a combination of a few of these style profiles. Celebrity examples:Meryl Streep, Princess Diana and Emma Thompson. I cover some Flamboyant Gamine Style Foundations in this blog post. Im a romantic/classic which was somewhat surprising to me, but not to others who know me. Celebrity examples: Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts and Elle McPherson. Gamines are usually petite and not necessarily in terms of height (a few extra inches can provide enough Yang in their Yin-Yang balance, but they won't be extremely tall anyway). Both of which limit what I have access to model and photograph. Naturals love denim and tend to live in jeans. Everything suddenly started to make sense. Each section is golden nugget after golden nugget. Celebrity examples:Penelope Cruz, the young Sophia Loren, Salma Hayek and Gloria Estefan. A Soft Gamine will not: be tall have a rail-thin or extremely straight body type have a large or broad bone structure have large hands and feet or exotic facial characteristics be symmetrical in body type, bone structure, or facial features have sharp bone structure Recommendations: Im an analytical learner though, whereas some people are more intuitive/visual. Unkind? You can also subscribe without commenting. Over the last 2 years in particular Ive been buying larger tops in order to conceal my belly when in fact I should have tried petite tops with fabric thats more structured. Ive stopped thinking that losing weight is going to completely change what I can wear. I had an initial exchange with the Red Leopard Ladies and didnt resonate with their suggestion of classic. Much of it was confirmation of styles good & bad that Id figured out on my own. I look at the style personalities as starting points, and a way to be able to quantify why certain styles feel right or dont. Its so inspiring! I do believe that most women have an innate sense of their personal style based on the garments that they reach for the most. achieved in these long years : clarity in what I'm going through and why. Your guidance goes so much deeper than attracting men, its a life philosophy. Off to check out the curated closet. GAMINE style type. The part of your post that resonates with me is the jacket length. Answers: mostly A under all sections. One thing that REALLY helped me is you coming to terms with a different silhouette and breaking through myths about your body and how you should wear clothes. I may be a little adventurer/classic also. I want to build up my wardrobe so I have quality options, then spend more time in my closet just playing and creating outfits. Clean shapes and unfussy styles (no tiers, ruffles, big splashy prints), but with interesting small-scale details. At the end of my style consultation, Ally created a personalized Pinterest board for my style. Yes, thank you. The interview was illustrated with a photo of her in her then London home in a green chiffon dress ! Now, all of these are tools, not rules. Im adapting some of the Gamine style guidelines for our lifestyle, which is mostly casual, and for our locale (Southern California) where being too done up feels out of place. Im 55 with similar shape and like to do long shirts/cardigans over slim jeans, skirts and shorts. Celebrity examples:Ellen deGeneres, Carey Mulligan, Judy Dench, Emma Watson and Audrey Hepburn. I like what you said about these being tools, not rules. Lots of straight, sharp, short narrow tapered hemlines. Gratitude to you! It is sensual, strategic, spiritual, emotional, receptive, creative, and so much more. I was so fully satisfied after listening to Lover I didnt want to spoil my taste buds by listening to Maiden. Why do some of us love vintage clothes and others prefer to dress down most of the time? Parkgate House, 40 Parkgate Road, Battersea. Necklines: turns out I can wear crewnecks, as long as they arent higher than my clavicle. The feminine style personality is all about softness, drape colour, and curls. Also, have enjoyed the replies. 2. a diminutive or very slender girl, esp. Rondi, When Id encounter really quite terrible jealousy and meanness (which there was a lot), once again, I couldnt understand why. One of the young men even said that although grandmeres sac was not for me, my grand-peres shoes were fabulous! My style muse is Lauren Hutton, so of course the Adventurer/ Natural category best suits my lifestyle and personal taste. I think we can all embrace our own style profiles without demeaning those of others. Nothing can fool the eye that much. Im so glad I had Ally to walk me through it all. The Princess: pretty, delicate, feminine, with small-scale, petite features. A gamine is a slim, often boyish, elegant young woman who is, or is perceived to be, mischievous or teasing.. True personal style is always custom-made Its impossible to describe your style in a few words. I think beginning the quest with knowledge of style categories helps those who need a starting point. Quirky, funky elements. Have you ever considered the reason why you wear the clothes you do? Think Audrey Hepburn, Emma Watson, Carey Mulligan, Audrey Tatou. Thank you so much! a diminutive or very slender girl, especially one who is pert, impudent, or playfully mischievous. In this video I share with you the mos. Haha). . I gave all the coatigans to my 59 daughter and they look wonderful on her. Essentially calling it the default look for old ladies is a bit unkind. Susan, I just love your deep dive into your style personality. Get dressed with ease, confidence and style. Ayesha is a graduate of Yale University and a former television journalist. Josephine Baker enchanted Paris with her uninhibited dancing, playful charm and cosmopolitan sophistication. It's really worth being yourself, anytime, anywhere, from head to toe. I lead from the heart, not the head.". I love that book! Its helping me to build a cohesive wardrobe but with a little more color and interest. adjective of or like a gamine: a gamine personality; clothes for the gamine figure. Avoid: Pixie cuts. Yes, yes, yes! They also looked at my face shape and features. Thank you so much, I think you saved my soul with your videos. Think about these as archetypes, or even pantomime figures, and see who resonates with you. I went in to buy my very fist luxury bag, and was intent on the classic double flap, but the Boy caught my eye. These keep the body looking slender. Thus, the gamine style looks best on a petite and boyish frame as the feminine qualities of the clothing stand out. Gamine is the French word for a kid who tends to be energetic and make fun of fashion. or anything that adds extra interest is preferable over plain designs, Style Followers : Emma Watson, Winona Ryder and Natalie Portman, Gamines look best in compact, tailored, small-scale designs and shapes. Black Ankle . Gamine. In my younger years(20s) I wore a very short pixie tended to dress boyishly ( read gender neutral street urchin)and my Father commented many times on my gamine look. 12. I look good in separates, need clean lines and some structure. Gamine is the French word for a kid who tends to be energetic and make fun of fashion. More Style Type Systems. Take the Quiz to See What Makeup Archetype Matches Your Face Still wondering what your Dear Peachie makeup archetype is? They are a more coordinated version of natural personality. I dislike most of the loafer, brogues etc and prefer booties, ballet flats, suede boots have an enviable wardrobe of cashmere items. If we look at FG, he says that FG is nearly equal A and E answers (Dramatic and Romantic) with extra B answers (Natural). But that wasnt the extent of the style analysis, just the starting framework. I just wanted to write to say thank you for your amazing work. Celebrity examples:Kate Winslet, Sophie Dahl and Julianne Moore. It was inactive before below 70%. For jewellery choose beads or stones that will go with many of your clothes. She lowers defenses, possibly with with humor, precociousness, or intrigue, and she elevates our moods, naturally drawing out the paternal aspects in a mans personality. Sorry this is so long but I have been inspired to think about all this by your most interesting posts about your developing style directions . Bags: small to medium sized, with some structure. I definitely notice a theme in that my best ones have lots of layers and/or an element of drama. As a general rule, the Kibbe gamine style icon will stick to sleeker and slinkier fabric for dresses and skirts. Its the in-between stuff that doesnt quite work on us short women (Im also 54). Body type: straight and angular, may tend to long or sleek musculature (sinewy or lithe). Long over lean is a very attractive and classy look. Think Emma Stone, Natalie Portman, Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried. Gamines like clothes but not anything fussy instead choosing slim fitting styles. Nobody has ever explained this the way you just did. After going through the Lover programme, I thought there is no way that the Maiden programme could touch it or come even close. However Id like not to be in one category of style maybe because Im still figuring it out or maybe because I feel it a bit limiting for me. ROMANTIC style type. Feminine Power, Self Discovery & Sacred Sensuality by Ayesha K. Faines. I wish one could like your posts because they are so good generally and spark interesting debates . Susan its been so interesting to watch you go through your style analysis and color palette analysis! I am very interested in your color experience and hope to one day go to the Red Leopard myself! I can wear longer coats if they are structured. My most beloved and worn pieces are a white tee, an olive utility jacket, a faded chambray shirt, and a great fitting pair of jeans. When Ive tried I just become boring/get bored . This part was like a bolt that was preventing the wheels from running smoothly. Your email address will not be published. I can see now, the fashion du jour can have a lasting effect on our views of ourselves, no wonder we new help! The gamine style is sweet, childlike, gentle, innocent and adorably charming. House of Colour aren't unique in educating people about clothing personalities. The results rang true and it was so thorough that it couldnt hurt to take the Feminine Odyssey course. And the best part is that she also provides actions or habits that we can do to ignite the different archetypes within us. I think Im a mix of Romantic/Classic. Celebrity examples: Ellen deGeneres, Carey Mulligan, Judy Dench, Emma Watson and Audrey Hepburn. While there are some recommendations-peplums, bolero jackets, bouffant skirts-that can apply to both, a Soft Gamine does not need the ruffles and daintiness that an Ingenue does. This is the Robin Hood figure or the outdoorsy wholesome type that keeps accessories and make-up simple and natural. Do you know your style personality? Ayesha, I appreciate the work you've put into creating such dynamic content. Delighted, because in general its a style Ive always loved and been drawn to. The Bohemian/Natural Romantic: Feminine, sexy, glamorous, earthy. If so, then just choose elements from each one in your clothing and accessories, hairstyle and make-up. Thank you, Greetje my style isnt on the list either:-). 1. a neglected girl who is left to run about the streets. I do wish you would show more pictures of you or other non models wearing the clothes . ETHEREAL style type. They are guidelines to help one visualise what it means to be a Gamine , Classic, Princess etc. It is second nature to them. Necklines are best when neat. I can even wear shirts buttoned all the way up, depending on what Im wearing them with. 6. Small geometrics and angular asymmetric designs, short and broken vertical or horizontal lines etc. I am glad Susan qualified that description of gamine! Fun, unexpected color combos: burgundy and ice yellow, lavender and red, orange and purple, etc. Heres whats on my list to buy next: Ally encouraged me to try some paper bag pants eek! Would love to hear from anyone who can clearly differentiate the two types. Maiden women who remain in their child phase, may find themselves in a string of relationships with emotionally unavailable, dark and even abusive men. Here are some more suggestions for dramatics: If you have a Romantic Style Personality you are often very creative and expressive too and often have womanly curves! Innately, you are strongly Yang in inner energy (your drive, charisma, and strength), with a secondary Yin evident in your youthful freshness and bubbly charm. Ingenue and pretty: think sheer fabrics and feminine, delicate florals and detailing. Just curious. Boyish Designs : Straight, sharp, and narrow designs rather than rounded and soft. If you are a lady of a certain age and are interested in looking and feeling your best then this blog is for you. If you're struggling to define your own style essence, The Concept Wardrobe has a great overview. I cannot carry it off but many can. They also can easily adopt fashion trends or play with fashion looks. She is best known as a featured panelist on "The Grapevine". I'm literally crying, because in a day binge watching your videos you achieved what nobody (parents, psychologists, friends, quotes, books, consulting etc.) All content 2022 Kelsey Williams // Design: joajean, Family adventures + simple fashion + other lovely things. This is a case of others reading into someones text that which is floating through *their* minds. But yet there was a part of me that I didnt understand. Hairstyles need to be neat rather than flowing. Evening fabric suggestions are lame, brocade, jacquard and velvet. Thanks so much for sharing your style journey. I'm excited to start with Soft Gamine, which is my body type. A great example of how terribly a woman's charm is affected by dressing up as a different type of beauty was casting Michelle Williams (Gamine) as the all-time sex bomb Marilyn Monroe ( Romantic ). Ally gave the example that you wouldnt put a circular tablecloth on a rectangular table, and that really clicked for me. (I had on my trusty SAS Herman Munster-esque travelling shoes). After so many years wearing the long over lean style, something must have drawn you to it. You probably dont like dressing up unless you really have to and when you do, it has to be not only comfortable but practical and able to be worn on multiple occasions. Baby steps is an excellent idea in so many domains. A Gamine needs small, sharp geometrics, Precision fitted and crisply tailored. I guess my emphasis is much more on getting the colours right rather than a style mantra. Under this style personality is also Bohemian and if you are this, you like to mix many patterns and colours in your clothing. See synonyms for gamine on Thesaurus.com noun a neglected girl who is left to run about the streets. NATURAL style type. Now on to gamines! I am enjoying your process as well. The key is to play with color and textures to break the lines and keep a rather fitted silhouette. I suspect I am a Huntswoman with Gamine feet (I can really rock the loafers, even though I frankly cant stand the looks of them) and a Musketeer soul (Helena Bonham Carter is my spirit animal). Straight, sharp, and narrow designs rather than rounded and soft. Nothing too stiff, but I do need some structure. In just the last two weeks there have been so many things to make me excited about making some changes in my life. Thank you for the educational post. The INGENUE Your unexpected mix of girlish charm and womanly sensuality enthralls. In order to bring more Yin to your appearance, you should emphasise your waist. Mid-thigh is actually my worst length for jackets or cardigans. At the same time, the influence of androgenic features is more significant.. Do you miss it? The founder of Women Love Power, Ayesha K. Faines is a writer, media personality, and brave new voice for feminine power and social change. I look forward to your post every day. As crazy as my mood C. Long and beautiful D. Neat and well styled E. Worn in the latest style 3. We use these words to describe a certain look or clothing personality which is the Style of clothing for each individual. The Gamine is equal parts Yin and Yang, always maintaining a natural contradiction that is the basis for her physical makeup. Which gives me some guidance. Oh gheeze, how wrong I was, I entered a goldmine once more. Not anywhere as good as an in-person evaluation but definitely helpful. QUIZ Question True or false? I learned a lot and wanted to share my experience! I took the Maiden and Lover bundle and it was so informative and scarily spot on. A style or wardrobe personality is really just a way of dressing on the outside who we are inside. We were asked to bring 5-10 items from our closet that we loved and 5-10 items that we dont love. See also Who's judging you? Gamine is originally a French word that means waif or playful child. DRAMATIC style type. Composed, sleek and elegant with a timeless, effortless and uncluttered wardrobe. Or they understand why they wore something to death. Bobs and pixies are good choices. So for clothing other than my own, I need to rely on retailers images. Always drawn to Audrey photos and her fabulous look. This goes even more strongly for the Royals here in the UK . It appeals to women and men who are petite, with a boyish look. Some boxier styles are actually OK. (Again, demonstrated with some of the pieces I tried on during the session.) . The only thing that has stayed the same is my colouring which is winter maybe a dash of summer. The amount of effort you put into studying, the volume of information you've curated for our understanding and the immaculate production is truly noteworthy. Thegamine manages to maintain her youthful charm in spite of the sobering nature of adulthood. These courses are what I've been looking for. adjetivo. I am enjoying all these reflections and modifications following your Red Leopard Consultation. Here is a breakdown of style personalities with an example of a dress for each style personality type. And I felt that pressure. Such as sheath, shirt and baby-doll dresses, Short Hemlines : Lots of straight, sharp, short, cropped, narrow, tapered hemlines with sharp edges. https://www.pinterest.com/womenlovepower/the-gamine/. Kibbe's Gamine. Mary, I agree. I never meant long over lean is the default for old ladies. Maybe I am lucky having been raised by artistic/designer parents who pushed the boundaries of their personal style ( albeit mother was a partial hostage to her 1950s cohort phoney belief about ladylike:). I have always thought you look great, even before your style redo. Shoes need to be embellished with diamante or bows. I hope you enjoy reading my blog. We all need to use what works for us and disregard the rest. After my personality quiz and measurements, Ally categorized me as Natural Dramatic (I was really close with Snappy Casual! . In truth, a few lines, nor even a paragraph can really truly give justice to this body of work. 73 Pins 2d C Collection by Truth is Beauty Similar ideas popular now Clothes Women's Fashion Casual Outfits Leather Backpack Leather Crossbody Cute Gifts For Girls Upcycled Purse Bike Print Canvas Purse Little Bag Small Crossbody Bag Enclosure $24.50 Slightly tousled hair that is moderate to long in length looks best, but evening styles will work for formal events. I took the archetype quiz again after incorporating some of your recommendations. Choosing clean, rounded lines with sharp corners and edges is one method to do this. McJimsey, Zyla, Caygill, Northrup, Kitchener's. More Kibbe Types Resources. Diver's Style Watch and Quirky Colored Cuff: Simple, classic accessories add character to neutral basics. Nothing too rugged or distressed. Perhaps all counsellors should do your program as a part of their studies! This is when I feel most like me. My Lover archetype has increased above 70%. Longer garments made me feel ridiculous while others look glamorous. A far better choice is body acceptance, and clothing that makes us look our personal best at our size and shape. Required fields are marked *. She is best known as a featured panelist on The Grapevine. The lesson that my energy is a gift and I inspire people as a Lover woman is so true and something I have been told often but your course allowed me to fully believe and embrace it! Feminine, pretty, glamorous and girly, but provocative at the same time. Gamine body type is a combination of Yin's face (feminine / soft features) and Yang's body (masculine/sharp features). Want to know more about your colours and the styles that are right for YOU? I can also tell a difference in my attitude, emotions and my thoughts. My outfit posts almost always consist of clothing and accessories Ive purchased for my own wardrobe. I recall many years ago when Joan Collins was still in Dynasty that she said she was always expected to look super glam like her character but that her personal style was much more casual . Get an original copy of the Metamorphasis Book. Small scale patterns and accessories are best for Gamines. This is what she says about style: Be authentic: Forget conventional style typologies like classic or bohemian and create your own unique look. Required fields are marked *. Susan, after your Red Leopard visit I was inspired to make my own. In their style taxonomy, a Gamine can be any shape. Your receptive spirit, compassion, sensuality and depth separate you from the rest. Im a romantic/classic which somewhat was surprising to me, but not to others who know me. They also natural fibres such as linen and cotton. Because Im very short (51) I need to wear Petite sizes (which arent often carried in brick and mortar stores) or have regular sizes altered. Which isn't to say Gamines aren't incredibly attractive. Yes, Im petite, but with more curves and softer contours than I usually associate with the iconic gamines (Jean Seberg, Audrey Hepburn). Mixing and matching colours and patterns in unexpected ways shows their creativity, Lots of Details : Lots of outlining (collars, cuffs, waistbands, lapels) with piping of contrasting colours or fabric, braiding, beads, etc., oversized buttons, small crisp ties (ribbon, leather, etc.) The past informs the present in this course! Both are compacted silhouettes, making them ideal for us ladies 5'4 and under. I have gone to church, to business seminars, etc. Oct 26, 2022 - Explore Sarah Hamblin's board "Gamine Style: Natural Gamine", followed by 197 people on Pinterest. Education and input are so valuable. Cute, sharp, neat and funky. I, too, relate closest to that style but I am of a certain age so have not been comfortable with a lot of looks Ive seen referenced. A big yuck to the Fall/spring colours for me:( Boatnecks are good and shallow v-necks. As your program states, I guess I saved my sanity over the years by developing the Sage aspect. Thanks! Id rather replace that with some sort of smart casual expression though a single word eludes me. Its also helped me to appreciate the uniqueness of my physical self. With the maiden as her dominant archetype, the gamine may be excessively compliant, sexually inhibited or feel stuck in a Peter-pan like existencean extended adolescence. And its tomboyish vibe matches makeup styles like Airy Boyish and Soft Grunge looks. I dont have to embrace [this one look] just because Im a woman of a certain age does not, in any way, say that anyone out there reading this should identify with the look, the age, or the idea that you are judging an entire group of people. As long as you keep your under layer fitted and the . It was a full day all about clothes, which is my idea of fun! I would have called myself classic at one time but the word is now used for jeans which I never wear partly because they appear to have become mandatory ! Thanks also for the comment from Brenda Kinsel. Jewelry and Accessories: they suggested smaller post earrings for daytime, which Im beginning to incorporate. Again, thank you for taking the time and effort. Ankle boots, loafers, low-heeled shoes. But what David says to FGs is that the need for short hair is part of your head-to-toe look and long hair or medium hair just doesn't work. Unconventional, fun-loving and original Doesnt this all feel a bit limiting? Here are some ways you can express your natural style personality: If you have a Gamine style personality, you are usually slim and petite and so need smaller scale clothes with smaller patterns and lighter weight fabrics. Compact, short, sharp designs with crispy material and lots of fun details. Do you know your style personality? I have always been a gamine style even before I knew what it was called. I'm a firm believer that getting older should not mean that we get frumpier or cease caring about what we look like. Style personalities dont work for me for this reason. What a great post to start the week with! Are not these public styles dictated by stylists ? This is not unusual at all; readers usually do put their own inflection on others written words. I am now excited about being in my own little Paradise and letting my energy attract what I wish to create! Huntswoman/Natural Classic seems closest for me except for the word sporty. Here are the other Style Personality Profiles that Red Leopard uses. My inclination is Classic, but my lifestyle is anything but elegant and dressy. See more ideas about fashion, style, clothes. ". I just know when I put on something if its me. I always thought I looked best in shorter jackets (and I think you do too) I have suffered through the tunics and long over lean look trying to convince myself it was a good look for me. They are incredibly attractive. People describe me as petite, pretty, delicate, feminine, animated ( as I like to dance), a surprise to me!
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