DYT Lip Color Doppelgangers

 Merriam-Webster Dictionary says that a doppelganger is:

something or someone that strongly resembles another 

Dress Your Truth makeup colors tend to be spot-on for me, but I'm not always happy with the quality (wear time). I buy the DYT colors, then head to Ulta to find a color in my preferred brands that "strongly resembles) the DYT color.

DYT Alexa

 DYT Berry Jam 

DYT Cinnamon Frost

 DYT Classic Coral

 DYT Crystal Rose

DYT Dragonberry

 DYT Honeymoon

 DYT Icy Orchid

DYT Magical Mauve

DYT Nob Hill Red

• MAC Powder Kiss in M.A.C. Smash

• MAC 24 Hour in Gutsy
  

 DYT Orange Fizz

DYT Poodle Skirt

DYT Red Fantasy

 DYT Royal Flush

DYT Shopaholic

DYT You Wanna?

Kibbe body type and what it means to me - Soft Classic

That's what the quiz gave me, I'll need to see where it goes. There are things that I really like - a corduroy skirt (not soft or visually light) and I have some "statement jewelry) that are not "clean, elegant, delicate, and sophisticated."

Key points from Gabrielle Arruda: 

1. How soft is the fabric? (Soft, visually light) 
2. Does the piece have soft tailoring or shaping? (Yes)
3. Does the shape of the garment allow for soft waist emphasis?  (Or allow for a french tuck or tuck to enable waist emphasis?) (Yes)
4. Does the garment have any overwhelming design elements that immediately draw your focus? (No) 
5. Is it cut so that your curves are “accommodated”?  Look at the shape of the hips for a curved line, gathers, pleats, or anything that allows your hips to breathe.  Similarly, look through the torso to the waist for the same general curve shaping. 
6. If it has a print, is the print subtle and elegant or over the top and bold?  (Generally, we are shooting for more subtle ones). 
7. Is anything over the top, glitzy or flashy?  (No) 
8. Do you like the garment itself?  ( NEVER just dress for Kibbe guidelines, you are the most important aspect of your style and David Kibbe doesn’t want to box you in)
   

 

Wrap up 2024

 

What I've learned (style-wise) this last year...

 

Stepping away from "Type 1" and "Bright Spring" was a good thing, overall. I still refer to those systems, but largely have leaned into descriptions, not labels.

 

• Warm (undertones) - although looking at the "cool" color fans, I feel like I might have misjudged that)
• Bright (bright clear chroma colors)
• Medium (medium dark hair, eyes or skin)

 

Style wise, I "took the quiz" and ended up with "elevated casual"

 

That piece took me beyond color, and more mindful of lines - I have a couple of skirts in wonderful colors, but I look like a throw pillow!

 

Anyway, that's what learned...

Boho Chic - or not?

 From "over 50, feeling 40" - https://over50feeling40.com/2024/06/2024-fashion-trends-boho-chic.html

Boho Chic is a thing. I have a difficult time describing the difference between Boho Chic and Hippie Chic (I prefer to think of myself as Hippie Chic - maybe so I can wear bell bottoms -er...flares- without guilt)

Is the name "Boho Chic" disrespectful? Maybe, but it takes a few steps to get there.

The French word bohemién was first used in France in the 1400's, to label the Roma people - they were believed to have come from Bohemia (a mistake) and were also referred to as gypies (which *IS* disrespectful.

https://www.projectcece.com/blog/459/is-boho-fashion-cultural-appropriation/

However..."Bohemian" seems to be more of a mindset than it is an ethnic label. One site I found said, "Boho style is a free-spirited aesthetic that mixes different cultures and artistic expressions into an eclectic style with an emphasis on organic elements and nature. When putting together your boho style space, mixing patterns, metals, woods, materials, animal hides and trinkets from your travels is highly encouraged."

 

So...Boho-Chic.

“a modern, sophisticated take on bohemian style that combines bold bohemian details with simple contemporary pieces.  It is characterized by its unconventional and free-spirited essence, while still being curated and self-expressive.  This style can be carefree, worldly and eclectic, blending old and new.”

 

 

For more reading on the history: https://www.britannica.com/topic/bohemianism

Leaning into Secondary 3

 I'm also writing a post on using a description, rather than a label. That's important here.

When I use a "label" - it's a kind of box. I *must* be...[fill in the blank].

Even the Spring palettes I have show me a selection of floral/stripe/whatever patterns that this label should utilize.

Using Descriptions leaves me in a different space.

The description doesn't tell me what I should be, it tells me what I already know.

I AM

• casual
• zesty
• textured
• confident
• artsy
• creative
• and all the thing

Moving away from a s2 and leaning into s3 hasn't made a lot of difference, except I'm pairing more substantial jewelry that's been sitting in my drawer.

And it's hot here, so no jackets right now...but the jackets that I felt guilty for loving - the fabric/texture is in the "three range" so I can wear them with joy.

The sweaters that should have been a comfortable s3, but made me feel like a flannel-graph...they can stay in the back of the closet...

So for me, moving to a different secondary isn't so much about a change...but more about accepting what already describes me.

Narrowing Down the KeyWords

 Here's the list 

I want my "carry card" to focus on fashion, not personality, so I'll cross off those 

Today (7/17), I think

- vivid, zesty, textured

T1

• friendly
• expressive
• playful
• festive
• fresh
• creative
• zestful
• vivid
• outgoing

T3

• social 
• assertive
• informal
• casual
• no fuss
• earthy
• textured
• social
• zesty
• 
  

The list of the things (style and color)

 

Personal Color - Bright, Warm, Medium...leaning into Light

DYT 1/3/2/4 (for Elements of Style)

Kibbe: Romantic

Kitchener: Natural Essence, relaxed, textured

 

Myers-Briggs (INFP-T, Sanguine, optimistic, confident, hopeful - turbulent)

 

 Your Color Style: Elevated Casual (50% Casual, 20% edgy, 20% romantic, 10% Hippie Chic

 

Style Words

(narrowed down)

T1

• friendly
• expressive
• playful
• festive
• fresh
• creative
• zestful
• vivid
• outgoing

T3

• social 
• assertive
• informal
• casual
• no fuss
• earthy
• textured
• social
• 
   

Type 1:

• bright
• creative
• expressive
• festive
• fresh
• friendly
• impulsive
• informal
• light
• outgoing
• playful
• trendy
• vibrant
• vivid
• zestful
• 
  
  
  
  Type 3: 
  
  
  • assertive
    casual
    complex
    earthy
    edgy
    informal
    no fuss
    rustic
    social
    textured
    vivid
    zesty

Other system key words:

• Hometown
  smart casual
  Artsy
  relaxed
  textured
   

 

(Don't know...Alchemy of Style...DKDC)