Classic First, Romantic Second Soft Classics are characterized by Balance First, Softness Second. Honor your balance and symmetry first, then add softness and roundness. Going to either extreme of Yin softness or Yang sharpness will look like you are trying too hard. A good approach is to wear an overall…
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Dramatic Classic | Key items and Shopping Guide
Classic First, Dramatic Second A Dramatic Classic is the combination of a balanced skeleton with added Yang in their face or frame. Kibbe describes Dramatic Classics as the “Tailored Chic” woman. This is characterized by a slightly angular physicality with a cooly sophisticated essence. Note that any two Dramatic Classics…
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Kibbe Image ID Comparisons: Surprising Similarities and Differences
So since there is no limit to what I can accomplish when I’m supposed to be doing something else, I have recently fallen down a serious rabbit hole of analyzing Kibbe Image IDs, and it led me to this rather interesting – or at least, I hope you will find…
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Spring trends 2021: Sewing Pattern Roundup
I mentioned this in my last post on spring trends, but just a quick reminder that I am in no way implying that trends should dominate the way you dress (unless you want them to). I just think it’s fun to see where fashion and styles are going and what…
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Spring Trends 2021: Colors, Prints, and Fabric Roundup
Never feel like you have to participate in a trend if it doesn’t suit you or interest you. Personally, I just like being aware of trends because sometimes they inspire me to try something I otherwise might never have considered. For example, I never thought I would be an over-the-knee…
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A Guide to Finding Your Kibbe Image ID
How I find people’s types (and how you can, too): I use a three-fold process: If you’re typing yourself, your first mission is to get a great photo. No fancy lighting or slimming angles here, though! Squarely face the camera (propped on a level surface or on a tripod) with…
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Soft Dramatic Shapes and Movement – Comparing All Kibbe-Verified Celebrities
The Kibbe-Verified Soft Dramatics PLEASE NOTE: These are all generalizations for the purpose of finding commonalities and there are exceptions to every rule. David Kibbe has only 10 image IDs devoted to describing the overall body shape, movement, and demeanor of millions of people – there is going to be…
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Soft Natural | Key items and Shopping Guide
Natural First, Romantic Second A Soft Natural is the combination of a blunt or soft Yang skeleton with added Yin to their face and frame. Kibbe describes Soft Naturals as the “Fresh & Sensual Lady”. This is characterized by an appealing essence of charisma, ease, and approachability. Note that any…
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Zyla’s Seasonal Color System: An Overview
In my opinion, if you are on a journey to overhaul, or even just refine, your personal style, the FIRST thing you should do is figure out your personal color palette. Not just your color season, but a personalized set of colors that are unique to you. The traditional color…