Here’s how you find your AUTHENTIC personal style 

The next part is out tomorrow and I think it might help tie some of it together! 🥰🥰

@@Gabriellearrudadesign and then we take over the world 🔥

@@jaclynwoodyer222 💪 definitely!

🥰🥰🥰 I’m so glad it helped!! It’s so exciting to hear

I so agree omg 💗 deserves to be seen!!!

Thank you so much! Part 2 is actually up “how to build a closet you actually love”

Yay! Thank you!! 🥰🥰

Haha... 😂I did it at the end

I’m on the exact same journey ❤

Implementing all my tastes into one cohesive personal style has been the hardest part of my journey to acquire a personal style

⁠@@JadedForAlwaysI mean, I don’t think it’s super necessary for them to all be the same thing, but rather to have elements from one aspect kind of “bleed over” into elements of the other aspects 💭 Like I think these styles are so some extent applicable to everyone. For me my work and casual clothes have less distinction. So lets say my casual clothes are vintage / cottagecore ish, and work clothes are kind of either super modern businesswear (silk blouse with khakis in some form) or dark academia. Then party wear is bright colors and revealing. To bridge the gap I’ll take elements of vintage style and incorporate it in the others- So for clubwear maybe opting for lace and frilly details but the piece will be distinctly too revealing to wear in the other contexts. OR incorporating a more modern look to vintage silhouettes, by having a long below the knee a-line dress that also has funky cutouts. Dressing things down is easy IMO so much of my clothes are kind of business casual or fancier; pairing any dress with a fanny pack and tennis shoes or sneakers effectively dresses it down as does wearing almost any top with bike shorts. I think accessories become so critical in bridging the gap too; I have pieces that are pretty iconic for me that I use in all occasions, dressed up, dressed down, dressed right, dressed left, dressed backwards lol 😝 What I’m saying is those accessories can really be used to define you. A pendant necklace with a symbol that speaks to you can be worn dressy or casual; a statement bracelet people will begin to see as “yours” and so it doesn’t matter what context you wear it in it becomes signature. Same with shoes, like “oh there’s their classic yeezys” (or whatever shoes lol idk) Either way kind of blurring the lines is the key I think to there being less distinction between each different way you need to show up in your life 💭 And taking that personal history of influences should influence that decision!!!

@@tessarae9127 Hi! Thanks for this explanation. Love your advice. After I wrote the comment, I did Gabrielle’s moodboard exercise and came to a similar conclusion. I enjoyed hearing about your tastes. Luckily, I know what I like in terms of fashion. I generally know what colors do not work on me. I have classic and natural tastes. When I say natural, I mean simple, made to last materials. A good t-shirt and bootcut-leg pant/dark jean. I’m into certain bold pieces like leather, dark near-knee high laced boots I love the look of dainty clothes, but feel like I’m playing pretend when I wear them. I wear my hair curly and love a good Diana Ross big hair moment. I follow the fingertip rule when it comes to hemlines + I don’t do crop tops. V necks and wraps complement me. Super into pops of color showing up in the outfit. Thin vertical stripes here and there. People sensing who I am through my clothes is the dream - I’ll feel like I did my job well. Most of my time is spent at work (business casual too) or doing outdoor activities like runs, bike rides, rollerblading, etc. I’ll begin trying to combine elements of my style interests in casual dressing. Casual is the hardest form of dress for me, personally. I never know what to wear. I end up in athleisure or jeans and a shirt (which is terrible in the summer).

😂 yes! It's coming this week!

I’m working on a full video now digger deeper into personal style maps. Don’t be afraid to find your own head to toe looks that personally manifest those inspirations

@@Gabriellearrudadesign right, i guessed so after your last video and the super informative short. Can't imagine you nerding even deeper))

I'm glad you found it helpful!

It’s the sag curse 🙃

@@Gabriellearrudadesign 😼 i love you more now .

Glad to hear it! 😊

Awesome- I’ll have to check those out, thanks for sharing!! 🥰

Can you point me to where I can get Simon Doonan’s best pointers? Thank you very much! Also, which guest post on the Lingerie Addict was so helpful?

@@BbGun-lw5vi I don't know if you've read Doonan's book Eccentric Glamour, but it is a laugh riot in addition to being genuinely helpful as far as a general road map for personal style. As for the blog post on The Lingerie Addict, the title escapes me, but it was a detailed guide on how to make sure your lingerie matches your personal aesthetic.

@@AngryTheatreMaker Thank you so much for answering. I’ve never read his book. But I love reading and I’ve seen him in videos and like him a lot so that will be my next book. Thanks again.

Sounds fun! Will look that up!!

I’m so glad!! 🥰

You’re welcome 🥰

I think you can include anything up to your current age, as long as it made an impact. The more you look at your style map (when you create it) the more you can hone it down. But the history list is kind of a brain dump to see all those style influences and aesthetics over the years, and any common threads.

Thank you so much! I’m so glad- and welcome!

Im so glad it’s been helpful 🥰🥰

Thanks so much 🥰

It's up! { build a caloset you love, video}. Glad you liked this one!

🥰 working on it!

Thank you!! 🥰

You're welcome!

@@Gabriellearrudadesign You are welcome! So enjoy your content and so helpful. Appreciate all that you do. Blessings.

I'm glad you took some time and came back to it. Going at your own pace is so important. It should be a fun process, not stressful. And I think giving yourself time to process where you want your style to go makes the results more successful. Keeping a strict color palette can be difficult. When I found my color season I shopped/purchased way less because so many of the initial things I liked were warm toned. Now, I try to keep my overall wardrobe in my color palette, but I do make exceptions for when I use my essence a bit more in an outfit, or if I'm ok with the color being noticed before me. Do you shop online? You can sometimes use the search function to try to limit the colors you are buying. And at times you can even borrow from sister palettes. But, if it feels limiting, just take it one step at a time. You don't have to feel confined by your palette. It's a tool to use when you want people to see you first, as opposed to noticing the clothes first.

Thank you! 😊

thank you!!

It’s actually a top - I got it from the real real a couple years ago- Jonathan simkhai I believe! And I’m so glad you like the video 🥰

Yes! I’ll add it to my list! Have you done the previous worksheets (it’s in the same download but different files) about history and preferences- those should help you fill your boards

@@Gabriellearrudadesign Thank you so much! I've done the history list, the personal style foundation map, and answered some of the questions from the second video in this series (wardrobe function, non-negotiables, fit, how I want to be seen in different settings). Were there more worksheets that I missed? I'm really just having trouble getting a sense for the, for lack of a better word, aesthetic manifestations of the information on the worksheets.

This was such a kind and meaningful compliment, thank you so much!! And I'm so happy you are so in tune with your personal style, it can be so liberating🥰🥰

Makes total sense! I think essences can help put the missing puzzle pieces together. And Sounds like you have a great method to adding those romantic touches

@@Gabriellearrudadesign It took a while but when everybody says they think of me as being an artistic person and a creative person I thought well then why don't I gravitate towards more boho or artsy craftsy fashion? That's not me at all. I like glam and refinement and I thnk that is found to some extent in the Soft Classic it's just I lean a bit more heavily into romantic than the average Soft Class is supposed to. INteresting stuff

It’s amazing 🤩🤩🤩

YESS! love it

I'm so glad!!🥰

I got it from "Wicked Clothes" (it was a targeted insta ad lol)

It can take some experimentation. I tend to throw everything on the board- step back and see what outfits the board sparks. Try those outfits out- then re-evaluate. I’m doing a video next on examples that include creating outfits from your boards/style parameters which might help to see as well!

If kibbe isn't working for you, it's not a requirement. It's just one potential tool to use. If you feel good in those clothes, and like the way you like, then that is first and foremost.

@@Gabriellearrudadesign yeah totally. Ig I'm just a little disappointed. It's a rlly cool system tho

@@jenesaissubliminals1159 it is, but if it’s not working for you now that’s ok. The only other thing I’d consider is to ask if you’re 100% confident in your id? It can take awhile with alll the nuances to id yourself correctly, and ppl usually go through a couple ID possibilities before landing on theirs

@@Gabriellearrudadesign I'm not rlly sure. Everyone on reddit said I look like a pure d but then again the pictures were taken from a lower angle. Since I'm 5'9" I only have like 2 other options

Yes, I think we all have our comfort outfits and moments where we just want to wear t-shirts and jeans...and that's totally ok! It's not rigid, it's making your clothes work for your lifestyle. A t-shirt and jeans can still be a personal style.🥰

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Just tested them and they worked for me. You can always try copying and pasting them into your browser 👍🏻

I’m confused- I don’t hate dramatic at all, I have dramatic essence and a yang leaning style

Haha, not surprised- I have a lower singing voice as well

Thank you so much! That’s so nice of you to say and it means a lot 🥰🥰🥰