ChatGPT says that all are within the warm-bright-medium palette.
Current eye shadow shades:
NYX volatile
Pig 01
Urban Decay colors
Freelove
Roach
Blunt
Psych
Fazed
MAC
Princess cut
Amber lights
Woodwinked
Vintage selection
Tilt
Bougie
Last dance
Bare study
Joie de glizt
Celebutante
Expensive pink
Ethereal
All that glittersbrue
My tweedy
R.E.M.
Totes
ColourPop
Roy g., biv
You read as Soft Natural with Classic influence.
Here’s why:
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
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
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
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
Very sharp, severe tailoring (too Dramatic)
Overly delicate, frilly details (too Romantic)
Extremely oversized, unshaped garments (can overwhelm your balance)
Approachable · Grounded · Polished · Natural elegance
🌿 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
🌼 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
Dramatic: not sharp, elongated, or intense
Gamine: not compact, high-contrast, or playful-edgy
Ingenue: not delicate or youthful in a petite way
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 💫
Based on this photo, your Kitchener essence appears to be a blend, with one essence clearly leading.
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
Balanced proportions and symmetry in your face
A calm, composed impression
You carry simple, clean pieces very well without needing excess detail
Gentle softness in your features and smile
Warmth and kindness that comes through emotionally rather than sensually
Natural–Classic (with a hint of Romantic)
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 😊
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"
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.
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:
personality
I also have a space for "other key words" from other systems
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
Merriam-Webster Dictionary says that a doppelganger is:
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:
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
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
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.
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
T3
T3
I don't remember which facebook group I got this idea from, but I think it might work
Take a closeup of your lips (done)
Open it with a photo editor (I use paint.net - it's free)
whatever method you use (I just eyeballed it) crop the photo down to the darkest part of your lip.
Ratchet the saturation to 100% -
that's your best red.
Yikes???
Or...Wowser?
Or...MAC Lady Danger? (the lipstick is closer to the red in person than it is in the pic)
You are attracted to freedom and individual expression. You have an adventurous spirit and a love for cultural diversity. You prefer comfortable, flowy clothes in a mix of colors and prints, reflecting your love for the carefree life and your desire to explore the world.
You love incorporating ethnic elements such as embroidery, fringes and artisanal fabrics into your clothing, creating a bohemian and exotic look.
Your way of life, tastes and values celebrate diversity, authenticity and connection with nature and the cultures of the world. You are always ready to embrace freedom and personal expression with your free bohemian aesthetic. Remain a free and radiant spirit on your journey through life!
Your aesthetic is serene and charming. You are attracted to the calm and delicacy of soft aesthetics, characterized by its comforting softness and its connection with nature. You prefer clothes in soft, pastel tones, with light and comfortable fabrics that flow gracefully around your figure.
You often incorporate natural elements such as flowers and soft prints into your clothing, creating an ethereal, slightly romantic and carefree look. Accessories like headbands, dainty necklaces and beaded bracelets add a charming finishing touch to your ensembles, bringing a sense of peace and harmony to your look.
Always maintain your connection to the beauty and serenity of the world around you. You are always ready to radiate calm and charm. Continue to be a gentle light in a busy world!
I carry a card with me, with my "fashion sense information."
It currently has:
Might end up with:
Myers-Briggs Introvert, iNtuition, Feeling, Perceiving - Turbulent
So...it was suggested that I rethink my secondary 2, and consider secondary type 3.
It fits, and also suits my preferences for fabric types and style lines.
Putting it here because I'll lose it otherwise.
Trying to figure out “essence” in context of the systems I already know. (I maybe just need somebody to tell me what essences I am and how to apply that information.)
I’ll start with DYT and the Yin/Yang lineup (publicly available)
DYT doesn’t have a T/s team that is pure yin or yang, so it isn’t a true lineup.
But if I look at (for example) my cluebomb of T1s2 (which does fit me), that’s about 2/3 down the “yangishness” list.
If I go about 2/3 of the way down the Kitchener essences, I end up at Ingenue (T1?) and Romantic (s2?) and maybe a touch of Angelic.
In the “your color style” quiz I ended up with “casual” and went with “elevated casual”
I know that for some, these won’t line up at all.
For some, they’ll make sense.
I know, I’m trying to cheat by not putting a whole lot of time and brain power into figuring out my essences, if it’s right there on the list. 😉
T3s1 = Yang, yang, yang, yin
T3s4 = Yang, yang, yin, yang
T1s3 = Yang, yin, yang, yang
T4s3 = yin, yang, yang, yang
T3s2 = yang, yang, yin, yin
T1S4 = Yang, yin, yin, jang
T4s1 = Yin, yang, yang, yin
T2s3 = Yin, yin, yang, yang
T1s2 = yang, yin, yin, yin
T4s2 = yin, yang, yin, yin
T2s1 – yin, yin, yang, yin
T2s4 – yin, yin, yin, yang
Dramatic
Gamine
Natural
Classic
Romantic
Ingenue
Angelic
