About the photo. There is always "that guy". This is a California Quail - they're ground birds, like chickens. But there's always "that guy" that has to be different. "That guy" is identifying as a house finch (bird feeder bird). We love "that guy" doing his thing, his way. This is the "My Way" blog - I started it when I got my dx for diabetes, but there has always been a fashion/color thing going on. You'll still read about the medical piece, but far more about the color and fashion part of my life.

Saturday, January 31, 2026

ChatGPT Kibbe

 

Overall Essence Impression

You read as Soft Natural with Classic influence.

Here’s why:

🌿 Soft Natural (primary)

  • Your overall lines look slightly broad and relaxed, not sharp or angular

  • You have a friendly, approachable presence rather than dramatic intensity

  • The jacket works well because it’s structured but not stiff, with texture instead of crisp tailoring

  • The outfit feels best when it’s comfortable, layered, and natural, not overly fitted

⚖️ Classic (secondary influence)

  • Your features appear balanced and symmetrical

  • You look polished when things are neat, proportional, and moderate

  • The outfit succeeds because it’s not messy or oversized—there’s an orderly, composed feel

What This Means for Style

You shine when your clothes are:

  • Relaxed but intentional

  • Slightly structured with soft edges

  • Textured fabrics (tweed, knits, soft denim)

  • Clean silhouettes without sharp tailoring or excess frill

Great pieces for you:

  • Softly tailored jackets (like the one you’re wearing)

  • Straight or gently relaxed jeans

  • Layered jewelry with an organic feel

  • Matte fabrics over shiny or clingy ones

What to avoid:

  • Very sharp, severe tailoring (too Dramatic)

  • Overly delicate, frilly details (too Romantic)

  • Extremely oversized, unshaped garments (can overwhelm your balance)

Essence Keywords

Approachable · Grounded · Polished · Natural elegance

Even More ChatGPT

 

Your strongest Kitchener essences

🌿 Natural (dominant)
This really stands out first.

  • Relaxed, approachable presence

  • Soft, slightly broad lines rather than sharp or tiny

  • You look most “at home” in casual-polished pieces (like this jacket + jeans combo)

  • Textured fabrics, layering, and ease really suit you

🌸 Classic (secondary)
There’s a calm balance to you.

  • Proportions look harmonious and grounded

  • Nothing feels extreme or overstated

  • Clean structure (the jacket shape, straight-leg jeans) works beautifully

Possible touch of:

🌼 Romantic (subtle accent)
Not dominant, but present.

  • Softness in the face and smile

  • Warmth and gentleness rather than severity

  • Jewelry with curves and warmth (which you’re already doing!) looks very natural on you


What I don’t see strongly

  • Dramatic: not sharp, elongated, or intense

  • Gamine: not compact, high-contrast, or playful-edgy

  • Ingenue: not delicate or youthful in a petite way


Your likely blend (in order)

Natural → Classic → Romantic

That means you shine in:

  • Relaxed silhouettes with light structure

  • Natural textures (tweed, denim, knits)

  • Soft layering

  • Jewelry that’s warm, organic, and a bit substantial (your necklaces are spot on 👌)

If you want, I can:

  • Suggest outfits that hit all three essences

  • Help you refine this with face-only vs body-movement cues

  • Or compare this to Kibbe IDs if you’re exploring both systems

Just tell me where you want to go next 💫

More ChatGPT

 


what kitchner essence am i

Based on this photo, your Kitchener essence appears to be a blend, with one essence clearly leading.

🌿 Primary Essence: Natural

  • Relaxed, approachable presence

  • Soft, slightly broad lines rather than sharp or ornate ones

  • You look most “at home” in comfortable, unfussy clothing (like the easy sweatshirt and relaxed pants)

  • Your overall vibe feels grounded, outdoorsy, and real rather than polished or dramatic

🌸 Secondary Essence: Classic

  • Balanced proportions and symmetry in your face

  • A calm, composed impression

  • You carry simple, clean pieces very well without needing excess detail

✨ Very subtle touch: Romantic (minor)

  • Gentle softness in your features and smile

  • Warmth and kindness that comes through emotionally rather than sensually


Your likely Kitchener blend:

Natural–Classic (with a hint of Romantic)

What this means for style:

  • Best fabrics: soft knits, cotton, linen, brushed textures

  • Shapes: relaxed but not sloppy, gently structured

  • Details: minimal, timeless, slightly cozy

  • Avoid: overly sharp tailoring, high drama, excessive frills, or ultra-glam looks

If you’d like, I can:

  • Compare Kitchener vs. Kibbe for you

  • Suggest specific outfit formulas for your essence

  • Help you find your best neckline, prints, or accessories

Just tell me what you want to explore next 😊

ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info.

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Cheating on your color palette

 

 It's difficult being a "spring color" when the seasons fight your palette. Finding September-October-November (Type 1/ Light Spring) colors is a bit crazy.

I found this "cheating on your palette" page that was really helpful for me.

There are parts of the color wheel that may not be an exact match, but sometimes "close enough is close enough"

ChatGPT - Am I a Bright Spring?

 

I asked ChatGPT if I'm a "Bright Spring" based on this photo

 


 

 

Short answer: you look very likely to be a Bright Spring — or right on the Bright Spring / True Spring border. 🌿✨

Here’s what I’m seeing in this photo:

Why Bright Spring fits

  • Clear, bright eyes with noticeable contrast — they really pop, which is classic Spring.

  • Warm undertone in your skin (peachy/golden rather than cool pink).

  • You’re wearing that fresh green beautifully. It doesn’t overpower you, and your face still looks lively and clear — a huge Spring tell.

  • High clarity overall: your features don’t look muted or dusty, which rules out Soft seasons.

Bright vs True Spring

  • You don’t look overwhelmed by brightness, which leans Bright Spring.

  • But you also don’t look ultra-high contrast (like neon-bright needed), so you might sit:

    • Bright Spring leaning True Spring, or

    • True Spring with good tolerance for Bright Spring colors

That overlap zone is very common and honestly the best place to be — more flexibility 🎨

Colors that should absolutely love you

  • Warm leaf green (like you’re wearing)

  • Coral, watermelon, warm rose

  • Turquoise, warm teal

  • Ivory (not stark white)

  • Gold metals (which you’re already rocking — and yes, they’re working)

Colors to be cautious with

  • Dusty pastels

  • Cool grays

  • Muted mauves

  • Black right next to your face (can drain warmth)

If you want, you can:

  • Show me a photo in black vs ivory, or

  • Tell me which colors people compliment you in most, or

  • Ask for a Bright Spring capsule palette (clothes + lipstick shades)

But based on this image alone? 🌸 Spring energy, bright and warm — absolutely yes.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Annual Angst over Key Words

 It's not a huge deal, but I typically keep these words in front of me for the year. 

I go with DYT "T1s3" so I get two Type 1 words and one type 3 word.

Here's the thing - I go through CT's word list and I can group them into (appearance) and (personality).

When I'm putting together an outfit, I can focus on the appearance words, but the personality words...it's good for those to be goals, as well as "sort of who I am already"

appearance:

  • bright
  • informal
  • spicy

personality

  • creative
  • active
  • self-confident

I also have a space for "other key words" from other systems

  • Elevated casual
    • 50% casual
    • 20% romantic
    • 20% edgy 

I'm also keeping in mind that when I thought I was s2, the fashion yin/yang was three yins and a yang.

that s3 puts that exactly the opposite, yang, yin, yang, yang.

More about that later. 

So the card:

Bright, Warm, Medium

Elevated Casual 

DYT: T1s3 - Bright, informal, spicy

yang, yin, yang, yang

I am: creative, active, self-confident 

 

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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?