"Why does this outfit STINK!?" What impacts your personal style and how to fix it 

As someone who knows how to sew it’s VERY labor intensive but a very cool skill to have

I've been sewing since I was young and I love having the freedom to make things in my style. That's also why I started. As Gabrielle mentioned you do need a lot of patience especially when starting out but I'm my view it's worth it.

Oh my gosh, you’re too kind!

Thanks for letting me know, it's so sweet of you!!

That's so kind, thank you so much!

Proportion video is up! And yes, color can impact so much!

Yes, t-rex in tutus for the win. I will definitely include info for tall and petit in the proportions video 🥰

Your questions are worthy of serious study and they are an integral part of the discipline of fashion design. You may be interested in checking out some books in the design section of your local library. There you’ll hopefully find books on things like the history of pattern-making, of ornaments, etc.

Your questions are brilliant. They had me evaluating where the gaps in my knowledge are. I’m also particularly interested in how to wear/combine loud or colourful patterns with other design elements… without - as you put it - looking like a couch cover 😂

Oh my goodness, thank you so much! So sweet to say. And yes, I'll add that to my video for sure🥰

@@Gabriellearrudadesign 😍 thank u queen

Yes! Completely agree with Kate’s points - I’m in the same boat and would LOVE some guidance!

@@cmonell1 I have a proportions video up! I’ll probably add a part 2, so if anything’s missing let me know 🥰

Thank you!!

Ok, I wish i could add an annotated picture to the comments but I'll do my best to describe. In the far left look, if we look at the seaming and the pockets we want to look what type of space is around those shapes. The pockets (because they are the same color as the garment) don't create a loud statement and the garment as a whole doesn't create a lot of contrast- it's giving it a more classic silhouette. Then there is the pink dress with the red flower focal point. Because the space around that flower is open (no obvious seaming, prints, trims etc) but the flower shape is a different color than the "background" pink garment, an obvious focal point is created. Whereas the first look the pockets don't create a focal point (same fabric, no obvious shapes created). And then if we move on to the far right outfit- the busy print, the shape of the fuzzy collar, it basically creates "zero" background space because everything is "competing" (not in a bad way) with eachother. So it creates a more bold, trendier look. Is that a bit more helpful?

@@Gabriellearrudadesign oh I see! Now I get it😅😋 thanks so much for taking the time to explain! I always enjoy your videos. Love from Europe❤️‍🩹❤️

That video is out already 👍🏻👍🏻

Ok! I think it’s from Amazon (or shein maybe?) I can double check when I’m home. I always grab a few trendy/affordable tops for summer 👍🏻

thank you!!

You're welcome 🥰

Thank you!!🥰

You're welcome!

Ah, thank you! I haven't gotten to wear out yet because NYC weather has been so chaotic, so I was probably too excited to wear it for the video😂❤️

it's out!

Glad it was helpful!

The video should be out next week, I hope the info helps!

Thank you! 🥰

Thank you!!

The proportion video (part 1) is already out!

They definitely have a big impact! I will work on this!

thank you so much!🥰

That is so nice of you to say, thank you!!

I plan to include both tall and petit in the proportions video- and how to look at the balance of your outfit/body. And that could be a cool separate video- udnerstanding the fit of clothes and tell tale signs your clothing isn't fitting as well as it could, Thanks for the great suggestion!

It's an Arne Jacobson Egg chair dupe I got years ago (I loved it so much but couldn't afford the real one🥴)

🥰 cat snuggles are pretty nice

so exciting, good luck with the wardrobe! And thank you!!

So I have a couple more videos up that might help- one on essences and how to integrate them (the last section of it might be helpful) and the closet building video. Also the proportions video is up! I think it’s great you know all your IDs/descriptions, now it’s just about expanding that knowledge together and building the wardrobe you like/that reflects you. I’m working on an example video about blending all the systems that should be out at the end of may. My kibbe Id is a bit debated if you look at my kibbe video comments. However, I identify as an FN. I’m a bit over 5 ft 6 🥰👍🏻

Sounds very cool!

Haha ive collected so many clothes over the years, you might need to be more specific 🙃

Thanks! Love her 🥰