Femininity comes through the long silhouettes with an hourglass curve inward at the knees. The longer silhouette is somewhat the opposite of dainty--more dramatic, but then the style is quite casual. I think all of these outfits worked great for you, the piece you might try that would see a big difference is adding more hair volume on the top of your head. If you tried out some of the big rollers for a few mornings, I would be interested to see how you felt about the same outfits with slightly bigger hair.
I would love to get volume in my hair but I find it such a struggle! I do have some rollers so perhaps I'll try that and keep my fingers crossed lol. Thanks for your input :)
I like those colours on you alot but the tan brown belt and cream shoes clash. I think belt and shoes should be same colour. So all that I would change is tall tan brown boots with a heel (not too high). Or tan slingbacks same colour as belt. Or black belt and tall black boots. I am similar coloring and quite inspired by your choices. ❤
Outfit number 15 would look more elevating with knee high boots in a dark shade (I'd go with black) and a black belt, the lighter shade in between the deep shades doesn't balance well. Hope that helps. X
So pretty! It's fun to see your style evolving to suit your wants & needs. Have you considered the Fire style root? It's got that more mature femininity ...
Here is what I noticed overall - you need *something* going on: colour, structure, or interest. Every time an outfit came up that I loved, it had a more vibrant colour, an interesting neckline and/or silhouette, or an interesting detail like leopard print shoes. The outfits I disliked most were neutral, crew necks, plain, where you looked like you were disappearing. I was fascinated to see how adding an element of interest lifted things immediately. I watched your first video on style roots, where you were pondering Fire, and I agree with another commenter here that it would be interesting to see what Fire would be like as a style root for you. I think that mature femininity fits well with Soft Dramatic, whereas Flower can be almost too delicate. I enjoy the more vibrant True Spring colours on you and slightly more interesting necklines, both of which fit with Fire. The other thing I noticed is that my favourite outfits here were not the most minimal Mushroom ones, but the most structured Mountain ones. I really liked the bootcut jeans, and the structure of the thicker fabric and the stronger silhouette both felt more like Mountain to me. You looked really confident! This was a fascinating exercise to see - you are inspiring me to try this!
Thank you so much for this comment, it was really interesting to read and I'll definitely bear in mind what you said about me needing 'something'! I agree about neutrals, crew neck (not flattering on me but keeps me warm in the winter, questioning how I can combat that?), plain outfits. For me I think Fire is a style root I wished I had but I will definitely look more into it and see how it can incorporated as a third smaller root, like flower is. And also fire fits into the research I've been doing recently on astrology and personal style (I'd like to do a video on that!) It's so obvious to me now that mountain is a key style root of mine, not sure why I discounted it previously! And I feel better and more like me when I incorporate mountain. I'm glad you liked it! If you give it a go please let me know :) And thanks again for a great comment! x
You DEFINITELY have mountain (structure, luxe, minimal, formal, vertical) and earth (textures as well as colours, cosy, relaxed fits). To me, your choice is between mushroom (cosy, minimal, neutral) and flower (delicate, light, feminine). I’d go for flower since most mushroom elements are covered by mountain & earth. Maybe once you replace your autumn colours with more pastel-type spring ones like the peppermint jumper, I’d replace earth with mushroom. I love how luxurious so many of your outfits look & hearing your thought process.
That's interesting to read your thoughts, thank you! It seems so obvious to me now that mountain is one of my style roots, don't know why I previously discounted it! Thank you :)
In the summer- maybe try some linen- i find that is a way to add structure to my summer outfits without it not making sense for the season. Clearly linen is not as structured as a turtle neck or other fabrics but I find it adds more structure than other summer fabrics.
I’m a House of Colour fan so have been thinking about their style categories as I watch and in your 3 favourite outfits I see classic. Did you do their style analysis? Points of interest is something I learnt about from HoC but there has also been a recent Kettlewell live where they talked about it. Might be worth checking out as accessories also contribute to your style personality. Points of interest are things like jewellery, belts, make up, texture, interesting features in garments such as shoulder details or tucks, interest on bags like detail on straps or an added scarf tied round a strap, detail in your hairstyle (that slight wave in your case) etc. Even on days when you don’t wear full make up adding lipstick would count as a point of interest. Also wonder if you’ve thought of going back to your HoC consultant to say you’re considering you might be an Autumn? They would want you to be happy with the result. It’s expensive to change your wardrobe, even gradually! Also the merits of an in person consultation. Just my thoughts 😊
Yes, I did HoC style analysis and I'm a natural classic. I do usually have on some accessories but what I've noticed in pictures of my final outfits is that jewellery can often get lost. Perhaps I need to try bigger pieces of jewellery. Well it was HoC that did my in person colour analysis and I came out as a true autumn, my true spring result was online with Carol. I feel better in the spring colours so I'm happy to stick with that for now :)
love your style! thanks for sharing your process with us! :) outfit 15: i had a similar issue (isshoe?) recently. it needs a shoe that either covers that part of the body completely (tall boot) or that covers the toes but not the top of the foot. and/or changing the value of the colors in the shoes & clothing to be more in line with each other (light/light, light/mid, mid/mid, mid/dark, dark/dark instead of light/dark). i think that's my only constructive critique about any of your other outfits - you're not high contrast and need a long line, so the outfits that have a high contrast between top & bottom cut your line. ex: outfits 8 & 12. outfit 7 is also high contrast but your line isn't disrupted so it suits you.
Haha isshoe! Yep totally agree, needs taller boots and a darker value colour. That's interesting to remember about contrast and a long line, thank you 😊
I think slightly feminine outfits like with your skirts suit you very well. I think the 'flower' element suits your your natural features (face, hair, body type). I see this more than 'earth' or 'mountain' to be honest.
Outfit 18 is sooo nice on you!! I wish i could order Kettlewell without it costing an arm and leg to be sent to New Zealand. There are quite a lot of Kettlewell clothes I love. And 100% agree about the tan brown boots. 😊
In this current cycle, is there anyone who's going to advocate for polyamides OVER natural fibers? When someone says "this style category prefers natural fibers", I raise an eyebrow. It smacks of the gimmicky marketing that has made a fast fashion brand like Quince a consumer base.
I love the A-line skirt , I find it gives you that structure and sophistication you're after ❤
Thank you! I agree :)
You really suit all the outfits that accentuate your small waist 😊x
Oh thank you! :)
Femininity comes through the long silhouettes with an hourglass curve inward at the knees. The longer silhouette is somewhat the opposite of dainty--more dramatic, but then the style is quite casual. I think all of these outfits worked great for you, the piece you might try that would see a big difference is adding more hair volume on the top of your head. If you tried out some of the big rollers for a few mornings, I would be interested to see how you felt about the same outfits with slightly bigger hair.
I would love to get volume in my hair but I find it such a struggle! I do have some rollers so perhaps I'll try that and keep my fingers crossed lol.
Thanks for your input :)
No.15 different shoes!
What kind? Boots? And a darker colour or is the colour ok?
@@vickilouise7764 I would say either knee high boots or a more feminine type of flat shoes.
I like those colours on you alot but the tan brown belt and cream shoes clash. I think belt and shoes should be same colour. So all that I would change is tall tan brown boots with a heel (not too high). Or tan slingbacks same colour as belt. Or black belt and tall black boots. I am similar coloring and quite inspired by your choices. ❤
Darker colour... knee high or ankle boots??
Outfit number 15 would look more elevating with knee high boots in a dark shade (I'd go with black) and a black belt, the lighter shade in between the deep shades doesn't balance well. Hope that helps. X
Totally agree the shoes just shout at you as they are too light. Darker shoes, dark brown possibly
That's interesting, thanks for your insight! 😊
So pretty! It's fun to see your style evolving to suit your wants & needs.
Have you considered the Fire style root? It's got that more mature femininity ...
Thanks! I did originally consider Fire but I think that's more of a 'desireable/want' style root rather than one I actually have
I enjoy your videos so much, you’re really helping me understand where I can improve my own outfits x thank you 🙏
I'm so glad! You're very welcome :)
# 15 try the camel skirt for a bit more contrast from the darker green and different shoes. Love the top!
Good suggestion, thanks :)
Great video! Love outfit 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 12, 17 and especially 18😊❤
Thank you! 😊
Here is what I noticed overall - you need *something* going on: colour, structure, or interest. Every time an outfit came up that I loved, it had a more vibrant colour, an interesting neckline and/or silhouette, or an interesting detail like leopard print shoes. The outfits I disliked most were neutral, crew necks, plain, where you looked like you were disappearing. I was fascinated to see how adding an element of interest lifted things immediately.
I watched your first video on style roots, where you were pondering Fire, and I agree with another commenter here that it would be interesting to see what Fire would be like as a style root for you. I think that mature femininity fits well with Soft Dramatic, whereas Flower can be almost too delicate. I enjoy the more vibrant True Spring colours on you and slightly more interesting necklines, both of which fit with Fire.
The other thing I noticed is that my favourite outfits here were not the most minimal Mushroom ones, but the most structured Mountain ones. I really liked the bootcut jeans, and the structure of the thicker fabric and the stronger silhouette both felt more like Mountain to me. You looked really confident!
This was a fascinating exercise to see - you are inspiring me to try this!
Thank you so much for this comment, it was really interesting to read and I'll definitely bear in mind what you said about me needing 'something'! I agree about neutrals, crew neck (not flattering on me but keeps me warm in the winter, questioning how I can combat that?), plain outfits.
For me I think Fire is a style root I wished I had but I will definitely look more into it and see how it can incorporated as a third smaller root, like flower is. And also fire fits into the research I've been doing recently on astrology and personal style (I'd like to do a video on that!)
It's so obvious to me now that mountain is a key style root of mine, not sure why I discounted it previously! And I feel better and more like me when I incorporate mountain.
I'm glad you liked it! If you give it a go please let me know :) And thanks again for a great comment! x
You DEFINITELY have mountain (structure, luxe, minimal, formal, vertical) and earth (textures as well as colours, cosy, relaxed fits). To me, your choice is between mushroom (cosy, minimal, neutral) and flower (delicate, light, feminine). I’d go for flower since most mushroom elements are covered by mountain & earth. Maybe once you replace your autumn colours with more pastel-type spring ones like the peppermint jumper, I’d replace earth with mushroom. I love how luxurious so many of your outfits look & hearing your thought process.
That's interesting to read your thoughts, thank you! It seems so obvious to me now that mountain is one of my style roots, don't know why I previously discounted it!
Thank you :)
I think the cream color shoes are just too light for you. Maybe they would work better in the spring?
Yeh they are very light! That's a good point, I think they'd work a lot better in the spring months.
In the summer- maybe try some linen- i find that is a way to add structure to my summer outfits without it not making sense for the season. Clearly linen is not as structured as a turtle neck or other fabrics but I find it adds more structure than other summer fabrics.
I had some linen shorts which I wore a lot but still felt a bit slouchy in them. Maybe linen trousers and shirts will help, thanks 😊
I’m a House of Colour fan so have been thinking about their style categories as I watch and in your 3 favourite outfits I see classic. Did you do their style analysis? Points of interest is something I learnt about from HoC but there has also been a recent Kettlewell live where they talked about it. Might be worth checking out as accessories also contribute to your style personality. Points of interest are things like jewellery, belts, make up, texture, interesting features in garments such as shoulder details or tucks, interest on bags like detail on straps or an added scarf tied round a strap, detail in your hairstyle (that slight wave in your case) etc. Even on days when you don’t wear full make up adding lipstick would count as a point of interest.
Also wonder if you’ve thought of going back to your HoC consultant to say you’re considering you might be an Autumn? They would want you to be happy with the result. It’s expensive to change your wardrobe, even gradually! Also the merits of an in person consultation. Just my thoughts 😊
Yes, I did HoC style analysis and I'm a natural classic.
I do usually have on some accessories but what I've noticed in pictures of my final outfits is that jewellery can often get lost. Perhaps I need to try bigger pieces of jewellery.
Well it was HoC that did my in person colour analysis and I came out as a true autumn, my true spring result was online with Carol. I feel better in the spring colours so I'm happy to stick with that for now :)
love your style! thanks for sharing your process with us! :)
outfit 15: i had a similar issue (isshoe?) recently. it needs a shoe that either covers that part of the body completely (tall boot) or that covers the toes but not the top of the foot. and/or changing the value of the colors in the shoes & clothing to be more in line with each other (light/light, light/mid, mid/mid, mid/dark, dark/dark instead of light/dark).
i think that's my only constructive critique about any of your other outfits - you're not high contrast and need a long line, so the outfits that have a high contrast between top & bottom cut your line. ex: outfits 8 & 12. outfit 7 is also high contrast but your line isn't disrupted so it suits you.
Haha isshoe! Yep totally agree, needs taller boots and a darker value colour.
That's interesting to remember about contrast and a long line, thank you 😊
I think slightly feminine outfits like with your skirts suit you very well. I think the 'flower' element suits your your natural features (face, hair, body type). I see this more than 'earth' or 'mountain' to be honest.
Thank you! That's interesting to note about flower.
Love this video but I need to know what lipstick you are wearing. It is stunning and I want to get. .
@@DonnaHonohan thanks! It’s Coralberry by Revlon ☺️
What would it look like if you wore your long cream sweater over the green boatneck and long brown skirt? Might add some lightness...
Yeh that's a good point! I'll try it :)
Outfit 18 is sooo nice on you!! I wish i could order Kettlewell without it costing an arm and leg to be sent to New Zealand. There are quite a lot of Kettlewell clothes I love. And 100% agree about the tan brown boots. 😊
Thanks! It's nice to add some spring brightness into my wardrobe 😊 Ah that's a shame about shopping from Kettlewell!
#15 - more contrast needed. You look fantastic, but the color combo reads a little tree-like. Maybe the camel skirt instead?
That's the problem with green and brown lol, you can end up looking like a tree
In this current cycle, is there anyone who's going to advocate for polyamides OVER natural fibers? When someone says "this style category prefers natural fibers", I raise an eyebrow. It smacks of the gimmicky marketing that has made a fast fashion brand like Quince a consumer base.