I absolutely ENVY your ability to be so incredibly articulate and accurate in your verbal expression of something so intangible and intuitive as essence in the English human language. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh whoa! Thank you!!!! These types of videos are definitely scripted out so I can keep things concise. This is the type of subject that can get muddled real quick. So I really appreciate that you noticed how much thought I put into this video. Lol sometimes I create these videos and I never really know where the creative process is going to take me 🙈 And then by the time I’ve edited the video I find a million things I should do or redo....but I’ve learned to walk away and just post the damn thing. So getting feedback like yours is very reassuring and greatly appreciated!!!
@@elyssa_aesthetic ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!!!!!!! You're such an inspiration, and your wrestling with perfectionism sounds like something I'd do. Thanks Elyssa for sharing this work with us.
That is so true! No matter how well you try to fit into flowy feminine dresses, you won't if the essence is telling otherwise. Even if they fit right, your confidence, self-perception in them will just be off, and as a result you will feel like at a costume party.
Thank you! Yeah those headshots are top notch! These videos take for ever for me to put together because I search and search and search to find the right images that depict what I’m explaining. I though about showcasing Denzil Washington because that headshot of his is brilliant, but it kind of morphed into featuring the 3 women. Anyways, thanks for tuning in and I’m glad you enjoyed it 💛
Elyssa Yes, it was seamless. Very great. The headshots were so great I immediately saw the personality points that you would later touch on. Fantastic job!
I am ethereal...and look ridiculous in modern clothes. I have modeled for schools art classes for years.....I look best in long skirts and semi classic boho blouses. It can be quite the challenge.🌷 Having three ft long hair helps put the look on point. Thankyou also for pointing out the appropriate fabric and the visual weight. Brilliant.
I found it so helpful to see the comparison between the celebs in the outfits that flattered them vs not quite right style. All of them look so gorgeous when they're in the style that's right for them.
I love this so much. I got so lost in Kibbe’s lines and rules, and forgot that essence is important! I’m pretty sure I don’t have mine nailed, as people always tell me that I’m not what they expected.
What if your face and look does not match your essence. Over the years people have often made assumptions about my personality based on how I look which they then find is not how I am.
I suppose then you can use the way you are perceived by others to try and present yourself more like who you are. Like the example she showed of Emma Watson in the leather dress and the jumpsuit. One kind of sexy outfit didn´t look right on her, while the other did. Though I don´t know if it is possible to apply this on any personality and essence.
Finding the harmony is how you *look* and how you *are* is the aim. For instance if you look like Amanda, but your manifested essence is more dynamic then perhaps you could reflect your bold side through jewelry, prints and perhaps even silhouettes. I’m curious, what is your “look” vs your manifested essence?
@@lynnfox8376 I think youve identified the clash of opinions yourself. Wearing certain clothes gives us a particular feeling and we can take on a certain persona when wearing them ie power dressing for women. Maybe when you’re in your office/formal clothes you’re presenting to others a false image generated by the clothes you’re wearing. Can you adapt your office wear somehow to be more in line with your essence? 😊
Okay... this is amazing 😶✨I love how intuitive this is! So ahead of the curve. I can totally remember myself dressing up in a soft natural look, very womanly, relaxed and kind of boho and thinking 'okay... that don't feel right'. I've always struggled with that part in finding my personal style, I just loove dramatic, serious and very yang lines of clothing but when I put something like that Its just feels like I am in a disguise. At the same time when I put Ingénue lines it matches my body lines and face but not so much some aspects of my personality. Now I can totally see something in the middle and adjust accordingly to my essence. Thank you for these explained videos btw ... it really helps the way you show us why you're choosing that type of line for the body and not just saying 'the gamine type should use this'. That way we can be more free to interpret our own lines. Keep doing this type of content please... 🤩✨
This makes so much sense! My sister looks beautiful in florals, long skirts, and jumpers whereas I look better in a-line dresses, jeans and cardigans, and blazers with leggings. Kind of a classic, timeless look. I look awful in anything too trendy or overly frilly.
I just found your videos, I love how direct and descriptive you are! My essences are gamine, ingenue, natural, I feel like it's a weird and contradictory blend. I'm embarking on the quest to learn how to better describe and implement my unique essence blend. ❤️
Totally not weird!! I personally type my clients and varying blends at varying percentages for a fully custom experience. I also outline the principles which best suite them from each archetype within their blend. Because it’s not a one size fits all. For example, sometimes as a gamine, ingenue, natural blend you might need the texture and earthy use of color from the natural, but not the languid lines. Totally just depends on the individual’s beauty and what best brings their features forward 💛 Wishing you the best on your quest!!!
This is literally the perfect approach to style. I love it. Kibbe hivemind, I have a request. I will take any and all aesthetic concepts in which Winona Ryder played Bella Swan. This is the style I desire.
Love this video. Finding your essence takes time and fail and error. It is impossible to view yourself unfiltered. I have been looking for essences on and off for a year because I kept buying clothes that didn't feel right. And different essences overlap a little bit, which also makes it more complicated. But hopefully I now have a formula that makes me feel good in my clothes.
I think i am a soft natural. I have a very down to earth essence and can blend in with pretty much any crowd. I’m definitely not delicate but i love love wearing dresses. I struggle because i’m more plus size and curvy than straight size and i cannot figure out how to dress more natural without feeling like a box and wider than i am. Maybe a plus size video in the future?
This was absolutely mindblowing! I tried to find my personal style via Kibbe Typologie, Ethereal Typologie, Color anaylsis with both four and twelve seasons and NOTHING really worked. Now, after watching this amazing video I used photos of myself and the stuff people said about my qualities to determine my personal essence. In Kibbe, I Type TR (Theatrical Romantic) but I always had the feeling of being more on the Gamine side and I am very tall (182cm). I also typed soft autumn in colouring and it kind of made sense, but wearing the Color’s and the guidelines for both TR and Gamine did not work at all. Ethereal Typologie by Olga Brylinska was the closest I got to feeling good in my clothes but I just did not see the most important thing about myself until I saw this video. I always had this kind of dreamy and feminine side to my way of being but what people kept saying about me and what the pictures I took of my face and myself wearing different clothes was more of a no-bullshit kind of way and a cold aura that did not get matches wearing the lofty warm colour palette of soft autumn. Taking pictures of my face the main two things I found were a kind of softness in my overall skin perception but also a very harsh contrast to my gaze that was very very deep but had nothing to do with my eyes and eyecolor but with my stare and pupils (which are, of course, BLACK!). Now I tried some of my dark clothes and black and white (harsh white absolutely does not work on me so I only had like off white colored items for tops) and matches them with black and white checkered pants and when I took a photo of myself I found that my overall essence was matched so much better then wearing warm Colors or wearing TR lines. I look best wearing something that is a casual and minimalistic kind of Mermaid Ethereal (look at Olga Brylinskas side if you want to see more about that, it is kind of lightweight, dreamy and romantic) and something that is straight, comfortable and linear. I also found my perfect Color palette in the French Ethereal. So I think I am not so much a TR but a kind of Romantic with an overall Gamine-like essence and a minimalistic, harsh, no bullshit kind of attitude that apparently does show A LOT in my essence and is perceived first and foremost by other people. The soft side is also there and it kind of is important and I think I will implement it secondary and in my make up and hair.
Your video has appeared to me as if done on purpose, I wish I could allow your help... I am going to turn 30 and I have never known how to feel self-confident, nor be clear about my aesthetics. It is something that I have been after since I can remember. I do not have many clothes, my wardrobe is rather "scarce " btw.... I don't like to take risks with changes and I always end up falling into a style that I call "teenage skater/rocker" in which I also can't feel satisfied. In short, as I have said, your channel has appeared in one of the most frustrating moments of my life in terms of searching for what you call "essence". I don't know if I'll get to anything but the least I can do is watch your videos! By the way, you have a wonderful voice, have a nice day! :)
I personally have 3 looks..just 3.. A homeless man a 12 yr old boy and a hooker..3 looks 3 looks...and that's it ❤ I adore videos like this thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge! I'm definitely going to shed my 3 looks for essence styling!
You’re lovely and well spoken with a rich and very descriptive vocabulary. I hope your health issues and life circumstances have resolved for you so can continue doing what you love. One question…What happens when your essence is deep, sad and melancholic or disengaged or guarded but you don’t want to proyecto that to others?
Something that might be cool is tying in Myers-Briggs or Enneagram types. Both are personality typing mechanisms and might add to the essence conversation. For example I’m an ENTJ (The Commander) and a type 8w7 (The Maverick), interestingly these two correspond to each other really well. I gravitate towards leadership and can be intense and “powerful” (their words lol). That would undoubtedly affect my essence.
@@elyssa_aesthetic hahaha true! The enneagram would be much easier if you were inclined to wade into this. There’s 9 basic types and then if you want to go in deeper there are “wings”. Those are the in betweeners like how there’s soft gamine and flamboyant gamine there’s 4s, 4w5s, and 4w3s, etc. It’s so fascinating to me, but maybe it’s a lot for this channel😂
I am very fascinated by Princess Diana, she was a Flamboyant Natural but she comes off as so delicate and graceful in her face expressions, her gaze, voice, mannerisms, even the way she walks and carries herself. I wonder if she has Ethereal essence along with Classic and Romantic. That makes for a very graceful and feminine combination, I think Cate Blanchett has the same essences (probably without romantic though).
This is a very thoughtful commentary on style that goes beyond body lines and fashion to touching the central issue of identity brought alive by aesthetic choices. Look forward to more of your videos!
I have ADHD and truly have a hard time being consistent in my energy and how I show up. Partly because after years of therapy I’ve had to learn to emotionally regulate and adopt social norms that were putting a damper on relationships (like being mindful, not oversharing or interrupting, etc.). Others have informed me I have a high spirit essence even though I’m tall, which checks out but I’m also having a hard time dressing like this and being taken seriously and as if I’ve “done the work”. Sometimes, I’m very into meditation and spirituality and feel very a peaceful can calm confident when I’m trying but it does take effort unless I’m really good at consistent practice. I have been told I have “far off” ethereal blue grey eyes. I have a classic body type - strong shoulders and a long torso with a bit of curve (minimally defined waist). I’m a hard worker who feels strong in put together office wear - pantsuits, blazers, dress pants and maybe a softer blouse. In high school my friends called me “the sexy librarian” or a “cheesewheel” but my style mantra was “sleek, sophisticated, and sexy”. I have a strongly square and short jawline and high cheekbones but also some roundness with fleshy cheeks and a bum chin. Some people have said they see a bit of youthful in me. My nose is average sized and straight and forehead a bit tall. Trying to put all this together is difficult. Particularly being authentic in a way that I am still respected.
I don’t know if you’ll see this this far after posting, but thanks for this video. It made me realize I have a transformative balance that is actually similar to Mila’s. My Kibbe type is TR, and I definitely need something like a wardrobe compromise between the frills and the drama. I look younger than I am & I am definitely physically yin in many ways, but I have a serious and assertive personality that goes with my physically sharper yang elements. If I wear something too frilly, I look like I’m cosplaying a child. Too severe and I look like my own grandmother. The balance is not easy to find, and I often gravitate toward things that come off as “boring” on me, I think because I want to express my seriousness that underlies the softer elements of my physicality. The problem is, I can go far too plain & severe because I’m less comfortable with expressing the yin. This video definitely helped me understand what is happening. Thank you.
I have recently learned about the kibbe system and the whole personal style thing and I must say: it takes a lot of careful observation and sensibility to do what you do, Elyssa. Congratulations on the amazing work
What a great video, really good explanations! I tend to get obsessed with other people's and character's aesthetics as well and it just doesn't work on me, but one day I realized I can just channel those aesthetics into interior decor and it's a lot more rewarding. Sometimes I forget that my body isn't the only thing I can decorate.
Finally a perspective that is complex enough to capture people's distinctiveness and contradictions.... which I am full of personally! I have been viewed as intense and sharp (when I'm insecure), but also bubbly and perky and warm (with people I like, when I'm feeling myself). I can come across as a little cold to outsiders (in dramatic and harsh lines), and FG shapes (shorter, extreme silhouettes of narrow and frilly outfits) express my bubbliness, and make me feel more positive. I've tried to dress more casually /classically /softly, but it comes off bland (and people have expressed concern).
Unrelated but you have the most pleasant and relaxing voice and diction. And you explained this very well! I wonder if essence changes according to the things one experiences in life. Imagine a little child that was naturally happy and spontaneous but grew up in such a cruel and abusive environment that you actually see in the photos over the years all the joy and spark being replaced with sadness and abandonment... surely that means there was a massive change in their essence? But then again, a person simply trying to fit into a style that doesn't match their essence often doesn't work. Maybe it only happens if the catalyst for the change is so traumatic that the individual's own personality changes?
I love what you said about aesthetic taste. It's really hard to tell when my mood board shows my authentic personal taste vs. social influence. I'll see how characters in movies react to other characters, and it's hard to tell if that influenced why I like their style. Or I'll notice people in real life admiring certain looks or talking down others, and no doubt that commentary seeps in too. P.S. thanks for the trip down the Nashville memory lane. I forgot all about that show! Scarlett's style was so glowy and soft ❤
Hey Natalie 👋🏻 Yeah, the internet is rich with visually stimulating images and it’s so easy to loose ourselves and become almost hypnotized by them. I’m so guilty of letting media characters take influence over my wardrobe. I wanted so desperately to start a 1940’s wardrobe after watching Hollywood on Netflix over the summer. Thank goodness I’m aware that I can take inspiration, but 1940’s vintage is not my authentic personal style lol Yeah I’m such a people watcher and I’m more curious about their story, how they ended up where they did and how they perceive themselves. Omg Nashville was such a good show. It had all the things! Drama, love entanglements, music, clashing cultures....ugh so good 🙈
Somehow I find that these essences are really visible in wedding dresses. When I watch 'say yes to the dress' I can totally feel when the dress is not in line with the eccence of that person! But maybe also because the styles of wedding dresses are more extreme, so you can compare essences much more easily than with 'normal clothes'.
I think I *finally* understand why people so often compare me to Mila Kunis, and it goes beyond our similar hair, eye, and skin colour. Even though our body types are different (I’m more angular and sharp) we definitely have a very similar essence. Sultry, a bit dramatic, and slightly youthful. Even our voices and movements seem similar. I often have people tell me I have an edgy vibe, and I very frequently have people asking me what my ethnicity is, even though I’m just Scottish and Irish. It’s starting to make sense now
I started off with the Dressing Your Truth system. I like what you add to my understanding of physical characteristics, body type, etc. I never understood who I truly was until I went through that system. I realized I'd been trying to fit into a mold that just wasn't made for me my whole life. Even after DYT, I was still dressing wrong for my body type. Right colors, fabrication, materials, etc. Wrong fits. I was completely covering up my curves for most of my life. I'm a type 1 secondary 2 in the DYT system. Marilyn Monroe was a Type 1 Secondary 2, as well. When I really looked at myself, I was shocked. My hair was all wrong, too. Changing it up and putting on the right fit of clothes completely transformed me. I always knew I was an hourglass figure, and now I have all of the information I need to put together a look that is right for me. As a 1/2, I'm bright, bubbly, and animated. Romantic fits both aspects of who I am with my primary and secondary types. DYT does go into the yin/yang energies, too. I think having a good understanding of the systems can help us all really discover more about who we are.
Really helpful analysis, I think this makes me feel less restricted than just using your physical lines and more excited to explore and mix up different elements. After watching this, a photo I put on a curly girl group was described as ethereal - this is not the first time I have been described as this, but I wouldn't really have used it of myself, but can understand as I am very pale with silver hair!
This is so amazing. I’m so confused about my own essence because I feel conflicted about my style and energy. I am heading to your website now as I think it’s time I reached out to a professional to help me out. I buy clothes I love and then hate them on me, or I just stick to very oversized items to hide myself because I don’t know what suits me. Help!😂
I’m definitely here to help 💛 And I know exactly what you mean! It’s hard to get good perspective on what will actually harmonize vs. what we’re gravitated towards. I think it all depends on our motives. Are we being honest and authentic or are we reaching for something because we have an established pattern (which could be entirely subconscious) to under or overcompensate for something. All we need is the truth ✨
Such helpful examples & expert analysis! Happy to have come across your channel. This video just changed a lot for how I am going to shop for myself & my loved ones in the future!
Amazing video! The editing, the words that you chose, it didn’t feel like 31 minutes at all! Your videos always have a calming vibe, I think it’s because of your voice 💞
You're honestly so good at this stuff! Learning about essence and body types has really helped me home in on my style! I'm an ingenue gamine, but have been wearing all of the wrong things for 36 years! I finally understand why so many styles feel off on me!
I love your videos! It's so interesting! But what I love the most is the way you explain it. I'm curious about more Classic examples just like Grace Kelly. I never see people talking about a more moderate Yin Yang body type and essence like hers.
Grace is the epitome of a classic both physically and essentially. My husband’s grandma has this balance and I just admire her so much. She’s just naturally poised, a little witty and has the gentle assertiveness to her. She’s basically a better version of Martha Stewart lol I’d love to feature her on my channel, but she lives about 7 hours away from us and I’m not sure she’d be up to doing something like this. Anyways, I’ll keep my eyes peeled for a *pure* classic to feature. Thanks for tuning in!
@@elyssa_aesthetic thank you for your reply! Oh, I understand it, don't worry! But I really hope you can find a pure classic, I think it would be a interesting analysis! ❤
It must be so cool to see people through your perspective. I bet you find everyone so interesting, because you are so good at stepping back and picking up on all of the little quirks and unique traits that build a person and their whole vibe. That must be so cool! Watching your videos makes me truly appreciate how special we all are. I wonder how this all falls in with astrology too. I definitely fall into the ethereal category with maybe a little bit of natural thrown in. I’ve been told I look like Uma Thurman several times. But I am also a Pisces, which fits ethereal to an absolute T. Such interesting stuff!
I loved this. I was first introduced to you via Audrey Coyne when you did her analysis. I felt like I was taking a class, which is a feeling that brings me joy. Thank you!
Though about making it 2 or even 3 videos but I stick with the idea of coving essence from start to finish and creating a series of videos where I dive in deeper into the highlighted topics✨ So there’s definitely more to come 🤗
I felt like I learned a lot. Loved the celebrity analysis of the three women! I love the idea of looking at all the parts separately and then see how they come together as a whole. Looking forward to more of these! I can relate to being attracted to certain styles, but not pulling them off, like the rocker-chic with skinny jeans and biker jackets (since I'm short, broad and curvy, that style just makes me look boxy and stumpy). Hopefully I can learn to re-interpret and integrate these elements to fit with my body type.
Great video you made, you explain in detail the differences in the style of the characters and their essences, I would love to see a video with examples of gamine with different essences
Wonderfully presented video. So thoughtful and observant. This sort of content is helping me understand my personality and style (wardrobe, decor, art...) and design clients and projects more. I'd love to have a session one day with you! Part of how I experience your essence (or maybe this gets more into personal values?) is a respectful observance and encouraging empowerment of other people's beauty, like there's a deep care behind that!
Wow. I’m so glad the UA-cam algorithm brought me to you! What a well-defined analysis of essence - especially taking movement into consideration. I’ve been trying to figure this out for myself, and I feel like now I finally have the language to do so. Thank you!
I love your channel. Thank you. I did Rachel's style guide and got 4 (I know it's usually only 3) But they fit for me. Classic Gamine Romantic Ethereal. I am a soft gamine primarily. But the ethereal was a real eye-opener for me. I have that quality for sure. I felt Classic Gamine or Soft Gamine is more personality and Romantic Ethereal or just Ethereal is more soul. Love it.
Man. The more I delve into uncovering my own natural fashion sense, the more I'm accidentally soul searching lol. So far for my essence I think I am warm and... spacey? Dreamy? Comfortable. I have no idea what this all means yet, but I'm excited to figure it out!
The more you delve into uncovering your own natural fashion sense, the more you're accidentally soul searching - this is actually the essence (pun intended) of it. We stylists love customers with such high self awareness the most!
Well, dressing in alignment to who you are on the inside just makes life a lot easier, practical and more beautiful. An expression of the soul through outward garments...
I feel I have a good grip on my yin/yang balance and essence, I definitely feel I have the essence of my physical nature, but I want to also come across as academic and fun along with my natural elegance. So my question is this: how would you dress as a soft classic with bright winter (or cool brilliant) coloring? I've added a lot of beautiful hot pink/fuchsia to my wardrobe recently, maybe it's the fabric that comes into play? If it's a cheap/non silky looking fabric it looks a little separate from me, but if it's a natural fiber it just looks perfect. Wonderful video as always! I love listening to you! I'm definitely going to be doing a full consultation with you sometime ❤️❤️
I'm so happy that you covered this topic. And so amazingly well too. I think it's crucial to give the bigger picture, especially when there is an attitude going around that body typing is the one and only tool needed. Any system is more than just the sum of it's parts and thus has emergent properties. We are more than our physical bodies. We are also unique as individuals with our distinctive combinations and I think that should always be honoured.
1000000% Total Interrelation > Sum of all Parts 🙌🏻 It’s so hard to narrow each individual down to a 10 question quiz or simple checklist. Those are amazing starting points, but we’re all so nuanced that it really takes some paying attention to imo.
Wow this video was seriously amazing and a real eye opener! So well thought out and communicated. You were really bang on with your observations and I loved this approach of considering not only someone's yin/yang balance and lines but also how this interacts with their essence. I've been a silent viewer for a little while now and have loved your content but this channel just keeps getting better!
Lol. You are far from boho country girl! 😂 you are soft and genuine, but with a strong reality. Your skin vs your hair. Your width vs your height. The curls vs you groomed eyebrows. Etc etc etc. So much learned here today!
This was so informative and beautifully done, thank you! Would very much LOVE to see more like this. Question: What do you think would be the difference in styling recommendations between a natural classic and a classic natural? I’ve been toying with this question for awhile, and would love to hear your take on it.
I was initially hesitant but thought, you speak well why not listen to her. Glad I did. Very interesting thoughts . You explained well several complex thoughts in a very understandable way. Congratulations. This was really interesting. I look forward to hearing more
Elyssa, you are not alone in your Scarlett O'Connor style obsession. I found Scarlett as a character and the actress who portrayed her, Clare Bowen, so magnetic and enchanting. From what I've read, Ms. Bowen collaborated with "Nashville's" costume designer to create Scarlett's aesthetic and style. I still find style inspiration from her, especially for my summer wardrobe in hot and humid Georgia (and I'm 55)! Something about the soft, muted palette, the liberal use of prints and lace, the flowing lines, combined with the ever-present boots, really appeals to this middle-aged southern woman. I don't think I saw Scarlett in a pair of pants more than once or twice in the entire run of the series. I'm sure that was intentional, since Scarlett remained the ingenue of the series, even as she matured as a performer and person. I must ask, what image ID would you assign to Scarlett as a character and Clare Bowen, the real person, in the Kibbe and/or McJimsey system? I'd love to see that analysis!
This is fantastic and I love your insights and your ability to explain them. I have taken a few headshots of myself and edited them to black and white so that I can attempt this but one thing that immediately comes to mind is that this removes what a person's natural colouring adds to essence. I'm saving my money for an analysis from you, an early birthday gift to myself in the spring. I love that you make the point about liking certain aesthetics which might not be authentic to who we are. Being obsessed with a certain tv or movie character or celebrity is a good example of this and we might be identifying with a character trait which makes it confusing. I really enjoy your grasp of the psychology involved and your ability to take it all apart and explain.
I'm pretty sure my essence is ingenue because the word most people use to describe me is cute. Just always seems to be that, I rarely get called other things (aesthetically speaking) and I get called cute quite a lot.
I love this video. This is the first time I’m hearing about all of this so I don’t fully know what you are talking about but I sat through the whole thing because it’s very well done and interesting. I subscribed to your channel to learn more about it.
Thank you! It was super informative, I am so grateful... I can’t wait to practice capturing the essence through pics and videos. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Thank you agsin
I have through my whole life had a dramatic essence if I look back, but I just realised I also have ethereal essence mixed in. Through time people have told me it seemed like I came from another place. Some place like in a fantasy world with elves, dragons and magic... like in out of space on another planet with magical beings. I have never understood why they said so? They could not explaine it. It was just a feeling they had. People often think I come from another country, but I have lived my whole life in the same place. They say I speak differently. Today I tried to find out, so I found a lot of photos of me and made them black and white as you suggested. Then I saw what it was. In all my pictures it seemed like I looked past or through to something distant and far away in a soft and mild way. It is very contrasting compared to my face shape, which is more dramatic angular and diamond shaped. My kibbe body shape is dramatic classic.🐲
This Video is amazing!!!! I am very sure i am a soft gamine but the suggestion for wearing the "preppy style", super loud patterns and the jewelery suggested by kibbe fit my personal style. I really like your approach!!! I would lobe you to Analyze me and tell me what to wear i am frustrated😂😭
The outfit analysis was such an amazing exercise. I would pay for this for myself. You have such a skill. Wondering if you’ve ever done Natalie Portman? Will have to comb thru all your vids now just to check :)
I loved this video Elyssa! 😍 Could you do more videos with different celebrities and their essence expression? For example Jenna Coleman, Selena Gomez... 😊
Thanks for this excellent video! As a soft dramatic (I think) I have struggled with the essence piece always leaning toward "sexy" just because of body type. It just doesn't fit me. Thanks for these tips!
This video is very helpful and so in depth and informative. I would love to see a version of this with women who are not as conventionally attractive as the three featured here. My goodness, their beauty is apparent! I'm wondering, in a not so balanced and attractive face, how to pin point some of these details. Thank you so much for this video! Happily subscribed and watching and liking more videos!
This was really interesting! Do you go into this same kind of detail on essence in your personal consultations? It is very hard to assess your own self, I think, and I’d love to have that sort of analysis done!
Yes! I evaluate your total interrelation, so your essence is included! Feel free to stop by my website to see an example of my analysis reports -> www.elyssaaesthetic.com/services/ They’re different graphic-wise, but you receive the same evaluation as I conducted on the women in this video. I look at body lines/shapes, facial features and essence traits to determine your total interrelation and wardrobe elements that will harmonize best. Also, all of my packages come with a 30 minute one-on-one zoom call to really get a feel for your essence. Feel free to reach out to me any time with questions ✨
Elyssa thanks so much!! I love that you include a video interview - that seems so helpful! I’m going to think more about which package might be good for me. Also, this might sound like a strange request, but I’m currently working on branding (myself) for some work (I’m a musician and performer; some of what I do is compose music for Shakespeare plays, and I hope to make that a larger part of my work. I’m currently working on an album, among other things, and I’d love to talk to someone about what message I’d like to convey and how to do it through how I present myself in photos and videos for that... is that something we could also explore?). Anyway - thanks for your very interesting videos and quick response!
The one thing I know for sure is that I have a very youthful essence. It's the body typing part that I don't understand yet. Can't tell if I'm a soft natural, romantic or soft gamine. Or maybe something else altogether. I tried asking some friends and family for a different perspective, but they just confused me more LOL. I might have to look into your services in the near future. I lost a lot of weight over the last 4 years too, so the different body shape is throwing me off 🙈
Would love to help you 💛 I understand how easily you can get twisted around. But just focusing on total interactions and total interrelation I think is most effective if you’re feeling unsure 👍🏻
This is such a helpful video. I've made and collected so many clothes (based on liking the look of certain aesthetics) but never "feel" like wearing them. Like putting on a costume or not feeling like I'm being myself, even though I love the style when I see it on somebody else. After trying to dress mostly "edgy and dramatic" for so long, I now see "deep and sensitive" when I look at my black and white photos, which feels much more true. Guess it's time to find a way to express that in what I wear :) I also just found this to be quite psychologically therapeutic, so a big thank you for your great ideas on this video :)
I love this! I don't really know what essence I have. I can be a lot of different ways. I have explored the Carol Tuttle types and the Kibbe types and all I know is I am a Soft Clasic yet I don't like neutrals on me and I"m not quiet and subtle and conservative. It is all very confusing to me. I listened to the end where you made suggestions about observing myself and I have done that before and come up with nothing concrete. I could ask a friend but I feel embarrassed to ask. I am very outgoing, sometimes funny, sometimes bold, but also ladylike, I'm a classical singer, and people say I have feminine energy. I would like to find my essence. Is this something you do?
Hi Alyssa, you are truly opening my eyes on clothing expression. What do you think about pairing your style essence with perfumes/eau de toilette. Maybe a collab?
I love everything you’re doing with this and other related videos. Just a small suggestion/request: when you’re doing the multiple outfit comparisons, it would be so nice to have each image shown on its own in addition to the collage. Watching the video on my phone makes it very hard to see the details that you’re describing so beautifully. 🙏
When it comes to these three celebrities I saw the most of myself in Mila. Her directness to the interviewer and confidence was like looking in a mirror. I have been described consistently by people as confident, laid back, but somehow put together in an effortless way. Like everything I do is purposeful and not forcefully done but natural. I’ve even had a few people initially think I was mean but thought I was “the nicest person” when they actually got to know me. I am also described as playful, and I can easily switch from a serious demeanor to playful very quickly, easily and naturally. I laugh a lot and I remember one of 3 adjectives a friend described me as was “business and laughter”. According to Kibbe, and assuming I’m correct, I am a soft natural. Something about it feels right, but other aspects of it make me feel like I look dated or like I’m trying too hard. My personal style I am trying to emulate is a minimal chic asthetic, so saturated neutral colors, and color blocking contrasting colors is something I want to do. I also like monochrome looks like head to toe black and streamlined continuous lines. I just want some guidance on how to implement my desired style into complementing me and my lines the best without looking like I’m wearing a costume.
I’d be happy to help! I offer different style analysis packages as well as 1:1 consults✨ Let me know which one you’re leaning toward and we’ll get you booked 👍🏻 www.elyssaaesthetic.com/services/
That was dope! Great exploration. Great point about finding essence through the 'baseline', a great wisdom teacher I tune into on occasion says "enlightenment is the complete cessation of all tension". Meaning, Truth is found in Relaxation, and to add it to what you're saying: in relaxation we discover our true beauty. With the plastic surgery thing... yeah, there's always that piece of acknowledging the freedom of choice one has with their own body. But honestly, I really feel it is such a distortion onto the body and reflective of peoples skewed self-perception in 99% of cases. I have been told by so many people that they love my crooked teeth and get so much pleasure out of it when I smile, despite it not fitting the American standard of the super straight and perfect smile. I work to see my perceptions as the problem first rather than the body! Sidenote: I noticed myself zooming in to look at the outfit examples of the celebs, so if it resonates, maybe have the examples on separate slides? Just to get a clearer look, and it may give a bit more momentum to the slides as a bonus. Thanks for all the great work! Quintessence x
Oh man, this is one of the best comments to date! Yes yes.....in relaxation we find our beauty ✨ SO GOOD! And yes, our imperfections really humanize us. I have an aquiline/Greek nose and a used to be so self conscious of it. I really put women who had a perfect little button nose on a pedestal and always thought as myself as less than. Today I see the beauty in it✨ Oh thanks for the suggestion.....it’s always hard to gauge if the graphics are big enough for mobile when I’m editing on my laptop. This is helpful!
I’m not sure what my essence or gaze is but I’m soft dramatic and a bright winter season. Clothes that wrap around my bust and waist and with the T-shape line overall show my essence the best but what’s the name 🧐
This is true. Physical features do add to essence. Being tall and thin can give you an ethereal or elegant essence. A fuller face can look more childlike or innocent whereas a chiseled face looks more worldly or mature. Thin women can look delicate, classic, elvin, etc.. like Audrey Hepburn.
I absolutely ENVY your ability to be so incredibly articulate and accurate in your verbal expression of something so intangible and intuitive as essence in the English human language. EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh whoa! Thank you!!!! These types of videos are definitely scripted out so I can keep things concise. This is the type of subject that can get muddled real quick. So I really appreciate that you noticed how much thought I put into this video. Lol sometimes I create these videos and I never really know where the creative process is going to take me 🙈 And then by the time I’ve edited the video I find a million things I should do or redo....but I’ve learned to walk away and just post the damn thing. So getting feedback like yours is very reassuring and greatly appreciated!!!
@@elyssa_aesthetic ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!!!!!!! You're such an inspiration, and your wrestling with perfectionism sounds like something I'd do. Thanks Elyssa for sharing this work with us.
You articulate beautifully as well!
That’s my favorite thing about her! I could listen to Elyssa for hours
She is so good with words! Every adjective is so on point
That is so true! No matter how well you try to fit into flowy feminine dresses, you won't if the essence is telling otherwise. Even if they fit right, your confidence, self-perception in them will just be off, and as a result you will feel like at a costume party.
Beautiful analysis on the black and white headshots. I immediately felt their presence in each picture so great choices. I love this
Thank you! Yeah those headshots are top notch! These videos take for ever for me to put together because I search and search and search to find the right images that depict what I’m explaining. I though about showcasing Denzil Washington because that headshot of his is brilliant, but it kind of morphed into featuring the 3 women. Anyways, thanks for tuning in and I’m glad you enjoyed it 💛
Elyssa Yes, it was seamless. Very great. The headshots were so great I immediately saw the personality points that you would later touch on. Fantastic job!
I am ethereal...and look ridiculous in modern clothes. I have modeled for schools art classes for years.....I look best in long skirts and semi classic boho blouses. It can be quite the challenge.🌷 Having three ft long hair helps put the look on point. Thankyou also for pointing out the appropriate fabric and the visual weight. Brilliant.
I feel this
Absolutely phenomenal exploration. This is such top tier production girl thank you so much
THANK YOU!! I really appreciate it!!
Totally agree!! I’m new to your work and this interesting & intriguing channel. Thank you!
I found it so helpful to see the comparison between the celebs in the outfits that flattered them vs not quite right style. All of them look so gorgeous when they're in the style that's right for them.
I love this so much. I got so lost in Kibbe’s lines and rules, and forgot that essence is important! I’m pretty sure I don’t have mine nailed, as people always tell me that I’m not what they expected.
Maybe you just have a transformative balance😉
Elyssa interesting! I hadn’t considered that, but perhaps so. Thanks 😊
@@elyssa_aesthetic Hi! Love your work, what's a transformative balance?
@@hibagardezi1737 Did you know?
What if your face and look does not match your essence. Over the years people have often made assumptions about my personality based on how I look which they then find is not how I am.
I suppose then you can use the way you are perceived by others to try and present yourself more like who you are. Like the example she showed of Emma Watson in the leather dress and the jumpsuit. One kind of sexy outfit didn´t look right on her, while the other did. Though I don´t know if it is possible to apply this on any personality and essence.
Finding the harmony is how you *look* and how you *are* is the aim. For instance if you look like Amanda, but your manifested essence is more dynamic then perhaps you could reflect your bold side through jewelry, prints and perhaps even silhouettes.
I’m curious, what is your “look” vs your manifested essence?
Tell us what your manifested essence is!
@@lynnfox8376 Maybe a soft classic?
@@lynnfox8376 I think youve identified the clash of opinions yourself. Wearing certain clothes gives us a particular feeling and we can take on a certain persona when wearing them ie power dressing for women. Maybe when you’re in your office/formal clothes you’re presenting to others a false image generated by the clothes you’re wearing. Can you adapt your office wear somehow to be more in line with your essence? 😊
Okay... this is amazing 😶✨I love how intuitive this is! So ahead of the curve. I can totally remember myself dressing up in a soft natural look, very womanly, relaxed and kind of boho and thinking 'okay... that don't feel right'. I've always struggled with that part in finding my personal style, I just loove dramatic, serious and very yang lines of clothing but when I put something like that Its just feels like I am in a disguise. At the same time when I put Ingénue lines it matches my body lines and face but not so much some aspects of my personality. Now I can totally see something in the middle and adjust accordingly to my essence. Thank you for these explained videos btw ... it really helps the way you show us why you're choosing that type of line for the body and not just saying 'the gamine type should use this'. That way we can be more free to interpret our own lines. Keep doing this type of content please... 🤩✨
YEEESSSS!!! My goal is to promote freedom in harmony ✨ More vids are sure to come 💛
@@elyssa_aesthetic Amazing! I can't wait to see more.😊
This makes so much sense! My sister looks beautiful in florals, long skirts, and jumpers whereas I look better in a-line dresses, jeans and cardigans, and blazers with leggings. Kind of a classic, timeless look. I look awful in anything too trendy or overly frilly.
YES! You definitely lean more classic. You also have some naturalness imo Good to see you over here 😘
Try Ralph Lauren.
I just found your videos, I love how direct and descriptive you are! My essences are gamine, ingenue, natural, I feel like it's a weird and contradictory blend. I'm embarking on the quest to learn how to better describe and implement my unique essence blend. ❤️
Totally not weird!! I personally type my clients and varying blends at varying percentages for a fully custom experience. I also outline the principles which best suite them from each archetype within their blend. Because it’s not a one size fits all. For example, sometimes as a gamine, ingenue, natural blend you might need the texture and earthy use of color from the natural, but not the languid lines. Totally just depends on the individual’s beauty and what best brings their features forward 💛 Wishing you the best on your quest!!!
This is literally the perfect approach to style. I love it.
Kibbe hivemind, I have a request. I will take any and all aesthetic concepts in which Winona Ryder played Bella Swan. This is the style I desire.
Love this video. Finding your essence takes time and fail and error. It is impossible to view yourself unfiltered. I have been looking for essences on and off for a year because I kept buying clothes that didn't feel right. And different essences overlap a little bit, which also makes it more complicated. But hopefully I now have a formula that makes me feel good in my clothes.
Thank you. If we are talking about the Kitchner essences, there is a list of physical traits due to which the essence is determined.
Olá. Conseguiu a lista?
I think i am a soft natural. I have a very down to earth essence and can blend in with pretty much any crowd. I’m definitely not delicate but i love love wearing dresses. I struggle because i’m more plus size and curvy than straight size and i cannot figure out how to dress more natural without feeling like a box and wider than i am. Maybe a plus size video in the future?
This was absolutely mindblowing! I tried to find my personal style via Kibbe Typologie, Ethereal Typologie, Color anaylsis with both four and twelve seasons and NOTHING really worked. Now, after watching this amazing video I used photos of myself and the stuff people said about my qualities to determine my personal essence. In Kibbe, I Type TR (Theatrical Romantic) but I always had the feeling of being more on the Gamine side and I am very tall (182cm). I also typed soft autumn in colouring and it kind of made sense, but wearing the Color’s and the guidelines for both TR and Gamine did not work at all. Ethereal Typologie by Olga Brylinska was the closest I got to feeling good in my clothes but I just did not see the most important thing about myself until I saw this video. I always had this kind of dreamy and feminine side to my way of being but what people kept saying about me and what the pictures I took of my face and myself wearing different clothes was more of a no-bullshit kind of way and a cold aura that did not get matches wearing the lofty warm colour palette of soft autumn. Taking pictures of my face the main two things I found were a kind of softness in my overall skin perception but also a very harsh contrast to my gaze that was very very deep but had nothing to do with my eyes and eyecolor but with my stare and pupils (which are, of course, BLACK!). Now I tried some of my dark clothes and black and white (harsh white absolutely does not work on me so I only had like off white colored items for tops) and matches them with black and white checkered pants and when I took a photo of myself I found that my overall essence was matched so much better then wearing warm Colors or wearing TR lines. I look best wearing something that is a casual and minimalistic kind of Mermaid Ethereal (look at Olga Brylinskas side if you want to see more about that, it is kind of lightweight, dreamy and romantic) and something that is straight, comfortable and linear. I also found my perfect Color palette in the French Ethereal. So I think I am not so much a TR but a kind of Romantic with an overall Gamine-like essence and a minimalistic, harsh, no bullshit kind of attitude that apparently does show A LOT in my essence and is perceived first and foremost by other people. The soft side is also there and it kind of is important and I think I will implement it secondary and in my make up and hair.
Your video has appeared to me as if done on purpose, I wish I could allow your help...
I am going to turn 30 and I have never known how to feel self-confident, nor be clear about my aesthetics. It is something that I have been after since I can remember. I do not have many clothes, my wardrobe is rather "scarce " btw....
I don't like to take risks with changes and I always end up falling into a style that I call "teenage skater/rocker" in which I also can't feel satisfied.
In short, as I have said, your channel has appeared in one of the most frustrating moments of my life in terms of searching for what you call "essence".
I don't know if I'll get to anything but the least I can do is watch your videos!
By the way, you have a wonderful voice, have a nice day! :)
Wow! Love what you said about plastic surgery. Subbed! Thank you for your insights!
I personally have 3 looks..just 3.. A homeless man a 12 yr old boy and a hooker..3 looks 3 looks...and that's it ❤
I adore videos like this thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge! I'm definitely going to shed my 3 looks for essence styling!
You’re lovely and well spoken with a rich and very descriptive vocabulary. I hope your health issues and life circumstances have resolved for you so can continue doing what you love. One question…What happens when your essence is deep, sad and melancholic or disengaged or guarded but you don’t want to proyecto that to others?
Faça treino de consciência corporal daquilo que quer projetar, traga peças do vestuário em pequenas doses para o corpo ir acostumando.
You articulate this so very eloquently.
Your attention to detail, expansive vocabulary mixed with your soft voice, Im obsessed! Love you work , thank you :)
Something that might be cool is tying in Myers-Briggs or Enneagram types. Both are personality typing mechanisms and might add to the essence conversation. For example I’m an ENTJ (The Commander) and a type 8w7 (The Maverick), interestingly these two correspond to each other really well. I gravitate towards leadership and can be intense and “powerful” (their words lol). That would undoubtedly affect my essence.
That would be a whopper of a video! And I haven’t done much research on this personality typing system. But I’m sure it would correlate to essence.
@@elyssa_aesthetic hahaha true! The enneagram would be much easier if you were inclined to wade into this. There’s 9 basic types and then if you want to go in deeper there are “wings”. Those are the in betweeners like how there’s soft gamine and flamboyant gamine there’s 4s, 4w5s, and 4w3s, etc. It’s so fascinating to me, but maybe it’s a lot for this channel😂
We've got the same idea! It would be really interesting to see how those systems intertwine with each other.
I love you energy and how you speak and your tone. I immediately clicked subscribe.
8 mins in and just gave to tell you this is stunning. You articulate things so we'll. Beautiful. Wonderful.
Thank you 💛
I am very fascinated by Princess Diana, she was a Flamboyant Natural but she comes off as so delicate and graceful in her face expressions, her gaze, voice, mannerisms, even the way she walks and carries herself. I wonder if she has Ethereal essence along with Classic and Romantic. That makes for a very graceful and feminine combination, I think Cate Blanchett has the same essences (probably without romantic though).
This is a very thoughtful commentary on style that goes beyond body lines and fashion to touching the central issue of identity brought alive by aesthetic choices. Look forward to more of your videos!
I have ADHD and truly have a hard time being consistent in my energy and how I show up. Partly because after years of therapy I’ve had to learn to emotionally regulate and adopt social norms that were putting a damper on relationships (like being mindful, not oversharing or interrupting, etc.). Others have informed me I have a high spirit essence even though I’m tall, which checks out but I’m also having a hard time dressing like this and being taken seriously and as if I’ve “done the work”. Sometimes, I’m very into meditation and spirituality and feel very a peaceful can calm confident when I’m trying but it does take effort unless I’m really good at consistent practice. I have been told I have “far off” ethereal blue grey eyes. I have a classic body type - strong shoulders and a long torso with a bit of curve (minimally defined waist). I’m a hard worker who feels strong in put together office wear - pantsuits, blazers, dress pants and maybe a softer blouse. In high school my friends called me “the sexy librarian” or a “cheesewheel” but my style mantra was “sleek, sophisticated, and sexy”. I have a strongly square and short jawline and high cheekbones but also some roundness with fleshy cheeks and a bum chin. Some people have said they see a bit of youthful in me. My nose is average sized and straight and forehead a bit tall.
Trying to put all this together is difficult. Particularly being authentic in a way that I am still respected.
Thank you for the very detailed lesson on essence. I'm going to seriously ponder your suggestions to pin point my personal essence.
Keep me posted on what you discover! ✨
I don’t know if you’ll see this this far after posting, but thanks for this video. It made me realize I have a transformative balance that is actually similar to Mila’s. My Kibbe type is TR, and I definitely need something like a wardrobe compromise between the frills and the drama. I look younger than I am & I am definitely physically yin in many ways, but I have a serious and assertive personality that goes with my physically sharper yang elements. If I wear something too frilly, I look like I’m cosplaying a child. Too severe and I look like my own grandmother. The balance is not easy to find, and I often gravitate toward things that come off as “boring” on me, I think because I want to express my seriousness that underlies the softer elements of my physicality. The problem is, I can go far too plain & severe because I’m less comfortable with expressing the yin. This video definitely helped me understand what is happening. Thank you.
Definitely saw this comments and I’m so so glad it helped you to see the nuances in your personal harmony ✨
The black and white photos is EXTREMELY helpful 🎉🙏🏻
I have recently learned about the kibbe system and the whole personal style thing and I must say: it takes a lot of careful observation and sensibility to do what you do, Elyssa. Congratulations on the amazing work
What a great video, really good explanations! I tend to get obsessed with other people's and character's aesthetics as well and it just doesn't work on me, but one day I realized I can just channel those aesthetics into interior decor and it's a lot more rewarding. Sometimes I forget that my body isn't the only thing I can decorate.
YES! 🙌🏻
Finally a perspective that is complex enough to capture people's distinctiveness and contradictions.... which I am full of personally! I have been viewed as intense and sharp (when I'm insecure), but also bubbly and perky and warm (with people I like, when I'm feeling myself). I can come across as a little cold to outsiders (in dramatic and harsh lines), and FG shapes (shorter, extreme silhouettes of narrow and frilly outfits) express my bubbliness, and make me feel more positive. I've tried to dress more casually /classically /softly, but it comes off bland (and people have expressed concern).
Unrelated but you have the most pleasant and relaxing voice and diction. And you explained this very well!
I wonder if essence changes according to the things one experiences in life. Imagine a little child that was naturally happy and spontaneous but grew up in such a cruel and abusive environment that you actually see in the photos over the years all the joy and spark being replaced with sadness and abandonment... surely that means there was a massive change in their essence? But then again, a person simply trying to fit into a style that doesn't match their essence often doesn't work. Maybe it only happens if the catalyst for the change is so traumatic that the individual's own personality changes?
I love what you said about aesthetic taste. It's really hard to tell when my mood board shows my authentic personal taste vs. social influence. I'll see how characters in movies react to other characters, and it's hard to tell if that influenced why I like their style. Or I'll notice people in real life admiring certain looks or talking down others, and no doubt that commentary seeps in too.
P.S. thanks for the trip down the Nashville memory lane. I forgot all about that show! Scarlett's style was so glowy and soft ❤
Hey Natalie 👋🏻 Yeah, the internet is rich with visually stimulating images and it’s so easy to loose ourselves and become almost hypnotized by them. I’m so guilty of letting media characters take influence over my wardrobe. I wanted so desperately to start a 1940’s wardrobe after watching Hollywood on Netflix over the summer. Thank goodness I’m aware that I can take inspiration, but 1940’s vintage is not my authentic personal style lol
Yeah I’m such a people watcher and I’m more curious about their story, how they ended up where they did and how they perceive themselves.
Omg Nashville was such a good show. It had all the things! Drama, love entanglements, music, clashing cultures....ugh so good 🙈
Somehow I find that these essences are really visible in wedding dresses. When I watch 'say yes to the dress' I can totally feel when the dress is not in line with the eccence of that person! But maybe also because the styles of wedding dresses are more extreme, so you can compare essences much more easily than with 'normal clothes'.
This is so amazing and fun. I didn't know that learning about fashion also involves learning more about one's "true" self
I think I *finally* understand why people so often compare me to Mila Kunis, and it goes beyond our similar hair, eye, and skin colour. Even though our body types are different (I’m more angular and sharp) we definitely have a very similar essence. Sultry, a bit dramatic, and slightly youthful. Even our voices and movements seem similar. I often have people tell me I have an edgy vibe, and I very frequently have people asking me what my ethnicity is, even though I’m just Scottish and Irish. It’s starting to make sense now
I started off with the Dressing Your Truth system. I like what you add to my understanding of physical characteristics, body type, etc. I never understood who I truly was until I went through that system. I realized I'd been trying to fit into a mold that just wasn't made for me my whole life. Even after DYT, I was still dressing wrong for my body type. Right colors, fabrication, materials, etc. Wrong fits. I was completely covering up my curves for most of my life. I'm a type 1 secondary 2 in the DYT system. Marilyn Monroe was a Type 1 Secondary 2, as well. When I really looked at myself, I was shocked. My hair was all wrong, too. Changing it up and putting on the right fit of clothes completely transformed me. I always knew I was an hourglass figure, and now I have all of the information I need to put together a look that is right for me. As a 1/2, I'm bright, bubbly, and animated. Romantic fits both aspects of who I am with my primary and secondary types. DYT does go into the yin/yang energies, too. I think having a good understanding of the systems can help us all really discover more about who we are.
Really helpful analysis, I think this makes me feel less restricted than just using your physical lines and more excited to explore and mix up different elements. After watching this, a photo I put on a curly girl group was described as ethereal - this is not the first time I have been described as this, but I wouldn't really have used it of myself, but can understand as I am very pale with silver hair!
This is so amazing. I’m so confused about my own essence because I feel conflicted about my style and energy. I am heading to your website now as I think it’s time I reached out to a professional to help me out. I buy clothes I love and then hate them on me, or I just stick to very oversized items to hide myself because I don’t know what suits me. Help!😂
I’m definitely here to help 💛 And I know exactly what you mean! It’s hard to get good perspective on what will actually harmonize vs. what we’re gravitated towards. I think it all depends on our motives. Are we being honest and authentic or are we reaching for something because we have an established pattern (which could be entirely subconscious) to under or overcompensate for something. All we need is the truth ✨
Such helpful examples & expert analysis! Happy to have come across your channel. This video just changed a lot for how I am going to shop for myself & my loved ones in the future!
Amazing video! The editing, the words that you chose, it didn’t feel like 31 minutes at all!
Your videos always have a calming vibe, I think it’s because of your voice 💞
Thank you!!! Hahaha I didn’t notice how soothing my voice was until I started making videos 🙃
You're honestly so good at this stuff! Learning about essence and body types has really helped me home in on my style! I'm an ingenue gamine, but have been wearing all of the wrong things for 36 years! I finally understand why so many styles feel off on me!
This is the most integral analysis. I just loved it. We´re complex and unique and I love this complete INDIVIDUAL analysis !
I love your videos! It's so interesting! But what I love the most is the way you explain it. I'm curious about more Classic examples just like Grace Kelly. I never see people talking about a more moderate Yin Yang body type and essence like hers.
Grace is the epitome of a classic both physically and essentially. My husband’s grandma has this balance and I just admire her so much. She’s just naturally poised, a little witty and has the gentle assertiveness to her. She’s basically a better version of Martha Stewart lol I’d love to feature her on my channel, but she lives about 7 hours away from us and I’m not sure she’d be up to doing something like this. Anyways, I’ll keep my eyes peeled for a *pure* classic to feature. Thanks for tuning in!
@@elyssa_aesthetic thank you for your reply! Oh, I understand it, don't worry! But I really hope you can find a pure classic, I think it would be a interesting analysis! ❤
Aaah! Elyssa, you're SO incredibly good at this. A real professional explanation.
It must be so cool to see people through your perspective. I bet you find everyone so interesting, because you are so good at stepping back and picking up on all of the little quirks and unique traits that build a person and their whole vibe. That must be so cool! Watching your videos makes me truly appreciate how special we all are.
I wonder how this all falls in with astrology too.
I definitely fall into the ethereal category with maybe a little bit of natural thrown in. I’ve been told I look like Uma Thurman several times. But I am also a Pisces, which fits ethereal to an absolute T.
Such interesting stuff!
I loved this. I was first introduced to you via Audrey Coyne when you did her analysis. I felt like I was taking a class, which is a feeling that brings me joy. Thank you!
These could almost be 2 videos. Your take and explanation on Paris are very true.
Though about making it 2 or even 3 videos but I stick with the idea of coving essence from start to finish and creating a series of videos where I dive in deeper into the highlighted topics✨ So there’s definitely more to come 🤗
This is incredible. Honestly, all of your videos feel like a university lecture and I love it! You are so thorough and professional. 🙂
I felt like I learned a lot. Loved the celebrity analysis of the three women! I love the idea of looking at all the parts separately and then see how they come together as a whole. Looking forward to more of these! I can relate to being attracted to certain styles, but not pulling them off, like the rocker-chic with skinny jeans and biker jackets (since I'm short, broad and curvy, that style just makes me look boxy and stumpy). Hopefully I can learn to re-interpret and integrate these elements to fit with my body type.
Great video you made, you explain in detail the differences in the style of the characters and their essences, I would love to see a video with examples of gamine with different essences
Wow seeing the pictures of Paris really illustrated your point. She SHINED in the second looks and looked very off in the edgy ones
omg you have a gift for perceiving and articulating these concepts in such a nuanced and comprehensive way. amazing.
Wonderfully presented video. So thoughtful and observant. This sort of content is helping me understand my personality and style (wardrobe, decor, art...) and design clients and projects more. I'd love to have a session one day with you! Part of how I experience your essence (or maybe this gets more into personal values?) is a respectful observance and encouraging empowerment of other people's beauty, like there's a deep care behind that!
There’s so much care and in-depth analysis put into this video. Thank you for articulating some of these concepts that I’ve been struggling with!!
Wow. I’m so glad the UA-cam algorithm brought me to you! What a well-defined analysis of essence - especially taking movement into consideration. I’ve been trying to figure this out for myself, and I feel like now I finally have the language to do so. Thank you!
I love your channel. Thank you. I did Rachel's style guide and got 4 (I know it's usually only 3) But they fit for me. Classic Gamine Romantic Ethereal. I am a soft gamine primarily. But the ethereal was a real eye-opener for me. I have that quality for sure. I felt Classic Gamine or Soft Gamine is more personality and Romantic Ethereal or just Ethereal is more soul. Love it.
Man. The more I delve into uncovering my own natural fashion sense, the more I'm accidentally soul searching lol. So far for my essence I think I am warm and... spacey? Dreamy? Comfortable. I have no idea what this all means yet, but I'm excited to figure it out!
Same!
Sounds like you're a lovely person :)
The more you delve into uncovering your own natural fashion sense, the more you're accidentally soul searching - this is actually the essence (pun intended) of it. We stylists love customers with such high self awareness the most!
Well, dressing in alignment to who you are on the inside just makes life a lot easier, practical and more beautiful. An expression of the soul through outward garments...
I feel I have a good grip on my yin/yang balance and essence, I definitely feel I have the essence of my physical nature, but I want to also come across as academic and fun along with my natural elegance. So my question is this: how would you dress as a soft classic with bright winter (or cool brilliant) coloring? I've added a lot of beautiful hot pink/fuchsia to my wardrobe recently, maybe it's the fabric that comes into play? If it's a cheap/non silky looking fabric it looks a little separate from me, but if it's a natural fiber it just looks perfect.
Wonderful video as always! I love listening to you! I'm definitely going to be doing a full consultation with you sometime ❤️❤️
Academic AND fun, at the same time? As someone in academia for 30 years, that doesn't scan to me. They're mutually exclusive.
I really enjoyed this, thank you. All your diligent hard work and thoughtful communication are greatly appreciated.
I'm so happy that you covered this topic. And so amazingly well too.
I think it's crucial to give the bigger picture, especially when there is an attitude going around that body typing is the one and only tool needed.
Any system is more than just the sum of it's parts and thus has emergent properties. We are more than our physical bodies. We are also unique as individuals with our distinctive combinations and I think that should always be honoured.
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Total Interrelation > Sum of all Parts 🙌🏻
It’s so hard to narrow each individual down to a 10 question quiz or simple checklist. Those are amazing starting points, but we’re all so nuanced that it really takes some paying attention to imo.
That was a straight up college lecture. Well done 👏 thank you!
Wow this video was seriously amazing and a real eye opener! So well thought out and communicated. You were really bang on with your observations and I loved this approach of considering not only someone's yin/yang balance and lines but also how this interacts with their essence. I've been a silent viewer for a little while now and have loved your content but this channel just keeps getting better!
Wow! Thank you for your continued support and kind compliment!!
Lol. You are far from boho country girl! 😂 you are soft and genuine, but with a strong reality. Your skin vs your hair. Your width vs your height. The curls vs you groomed eyebrows. Etc etc etc. So much learned here today!
This was so informative and beautifully done, thank you! Would very much LOVE to see more like this. Question: What do you think would be the difference in styling recommendations between a natural classic and a classic natural? I’ve been toying with this question for awhile, and would love to hear your take on it.
I was initially hesitant but thought, you speak well why not listen to her. Glad I did. Very interesting thoughts . You explained well several complex thoughts in a very understandable way. Congratulations. This was really interesting. I look forward to hearing more
Elyssa, this is all I have to add: 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
Elyssa, you are not alone in your Scarlett O'Connor style obsession. I found Scarlett as a character and the actress who portrayed her, Clare Bowen, so magnetic and enchanting. From what I've read, Ms. Bowen collaborated with "Nashville's" costume designer to create Scarlett's aesthetic and style. I still find style inspiration from her, especially for my summer wardrobe in hot and humid Georgia (and I'm 55)! Something about the soft, muted palette, the liberal use of prints and lace, the flowing lines, combined with the ever-present boots, really appeals to this middle-aged southern woman. I don't think I saw Scarlett in a pair of pants more than once or twice in the entire run of the series. I'm sure that was intentional, since Scarlett remained the ingenue of the series, even as she matured as a performer and person. I must ask, what image ID would you assign to Scarlett as a character and Clare Bowen, the real person, in the Kibbe and/or McJimsey system? I'd love to see that analysis!
This is fantastic and I love your insights and your ability to explain them. I have taken a few headshots of myself and edited them to black and white so that I can attempt this but one thing that immediately comes to mind is that this removes what a person's natural colouring adds to essence. I'm saving my money for an analysis from you, an early birthday gift to myself in the spring. I love that you make the point about liking certain aesthetics which might not be authentic to who we are. Being obsessed with a certain tv or movie character or celebrity is a good example of this and we might be identifying with a character trait which makes it confusing. I really enjoy your grasp of the psychology involved and your ability to take it all apart and explain.
Thank you for your support and kind compliments. Looking forward to producing your analysis ✨
I'm pretty sure my essence is ingenue because the word most people use to describe me is cute. Just always seems to be that, I rarely get called other things (aesthetically speaking) and I get called cute quite a lot.
This was absokutely fantastic, thank you!
I love this video. This is the first time I’m hearing about all of this so I don’t fully know what you are talking about but I sat through the whole thing because it’s very well done and interesting. I subscribed to your channel to learn more about it.
Your presentation is so interesting and your voice tone is so captivating!
Thank you! It was super informative, I am so grateful... I can’t wait to practice capturing the essence through pics and videos. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Thank you agsin
I’m so curious to find out what you discover! You never know what might turn up. I know that just making this video some new thing unfolded for me ✨
I have through my whole life had a dramatic essence if I look back, but I just realised I also have ethereal essence mixed in. Through time people have told me it seemed like I came from another place. Some place like in a fantasy world with elves, dragons and magic... like in out of space on another planet with magical beings. I have never understood why they said so? They could not explaine it. It was just a feeling they had. People often think I come from another country, but I have lived my whole life in the same place. They say I speak differently.
Today I tried to find out, so I found a lot of photos of me and made them black and white as you suggested. Then I saw what it was. In all my pictures it seemed like I looked past or through to something distant and far away in a soft and mild way. It is very contrasting compared to my face shape, which is more dramatic angular and diamond shaped.
My kibbe body shape is dramatic classic.🐲
I happen to have a black and white headshot and never thought about analyzing it for my essence! Amazing! ✨
This Video is amazing!!!! I am very sure i am a soft gamine but the suggestion for wearing the "preppy style", super loud patterns and the jewelery suggested by kibbe fit my personal style.
I really like your approach!!! I would lobe you to Analyze me and tell me what to wear i am frustrated😂😭
Well then let’s get this sorted out for you!! Shoot me and email and let’s set up an analysis 💛💛💛 elyssacurlygirl@gmail.com
The outfit analysis was such an amazing exercise. I would pay for this for myself. You have such a skill. Wondering if you’ve ever done Natalie Portman? Will have to comb thru all your vids now just to check :)
I loved this video Elyssa! 😍 Could you do more videos with different celebrities and their essence expression? For example Jenna Coleman, Selena Gomez... 😊
Wow! I did not expect to watch the whole video.
Thanks for this excellent video! As a soft dramatic (I think) I have struggled with the essence piece always leaning toward "sexy" just because of body type. It just doesn't fit me. Thanks for these tips!
You’re welcome 😊
what an incredible video, so interesting and well explained! I ended up here casually and I'm hooked on your channel now. you're just amazing!
This video is very helpful and so in depth and informative. I would love to see a version of this with women who are not as conventionally attractive as the three featured here. My goodness, their beauty is apparent! I'm wondering, in a not so balanced and attractive face, how to pin point some of these details. Thank you so much for this video! Happily subscribed and watching and liking more videos!
This was really interesting! Do you go into this same kind of detail on essence in your personal consultations? It is very hard to assess your own self, I think, and I’d love to have that sort of analysis done!
Yes! I evaluate your total interrelation, so your essence is included! Feel free to stop by my website to see an example of my analysis reports -> www.elyssaaesthetic.com/services/
They’re different graphic-wise, but you receive the same evaluation as I conducted on the women in this video. I look at body lines/shapes, facial features and essence traits to determine your total interrelation and wardrobe elements that will harmonize best. Also, all of my packages come with a 30 minute one-on-one zoom call to really get a feel for your essence. Feel free to reach out to me any time with questions ✨
Elyssa thanks so much!! I love that you include a video interview - that seems so helpful! I’m going to think more about which package might be good for me.
Also, this might sound like a strange request, but I’m currently working on branding (myself) for some work (I’m a musician and performer; some of what I do is compose music for Shakespeare plays, and I hope to make that a larger part of my work. I’m currently working on an album, among other things, and I’d love to talk to someone about what message I’d like to convey and how to do it through how I present myself in photos and videos for that... is that something we could also explore?).
Anyway - thanks for your very interesting videos and quick response!
The one thing I know for sure is that I have a very youthful essence. It's the body typing part that I don't understand yet. Can't tell if I'm a soft natural, romantic or soft gamine. Or maybe something else altogether. I tried asking some friends and family for a different perspective, but they just confused me more LOL. I might have to look into your services in the near future. I lost a lot of weight over the last 4 years too, so the different body shape is throwing me off 🙈
Would love to help you 💛 I understand how easily you can get twisted around. But just focusing on total interactions and total interrelation I think is most effective if you’re feeling unsure 👍🏻
Ingenue essence. Is your dominant if the person in Perfile is you.
This is such a helpful video. I've made and collected so many clothes (based on liking the look of certain aesthetics) but never "feel" like wearing them. Like putting on a costume or not feeling like I'm being myself, even though I love the style when I see it on somebody else. After trying to dress mostly "edgy and dramatic" for so long, I now see "deep and sensitive" when I look at my black and white photos, which feels much more true. Guess it's time to find a way to express that in what I wear :) I also just found this to be quite psychologically therapeutic, so a big thank you for your great ideas on this video :)
Ah, this is so amazing to hear💖 I absolutely love that you’re exploring your true authenticity!!!
I love this! I don't really know what essence I have. I can be a lot of different ways. I have explored the Carol Tuttle types and the Kibbe types and all I know is I am a Soft Clasic yet I don't like neutrals on me and I"m not quiet and subtle and conservative. It is all very confusing to me. I listened to the end where you made suggestions about observing myself and I have done that before and come up with nothing concrete. I could ask a friend but I feel embarrassed to ask. I am very outgoing, sometimes funny, sometimes bold, but also ladylike, I'm a classical singer, and people say I have feminine energy. I would like to find my essence. Is this something you do?
Very great video! I like the idea of essence with aesthetic. 😊
They’re like peanut butter and jelly 🥜 🍇 One is just not right without the other ✨
Incredible analysis
Hi Alyssa, you are truly opening my eyes on clothing expression. What do you think about pairing your style essence with perfumes/eau de toilette. Maybe a collab?
I love those black and white head shots of actors! They told a lot...
Right!!! The photographers did a great job!
I love everything you’re doing with this and other related videos. Just a small suggestion/request: when you’re doing the multiple outfit comparisons, it would be so nice to have each image shown on its own in addition to the collage. Watching the video on my phone makes it very hard to see the details that you’re describing so beautifully. 🙏
When it comes to these three celebrities I saw the most of myself in Mila. Her directness to the interviewer and confidence was like looking in a mirror. I have been described consistently by people as confident, laid back, but somehow put together in an effortless way. Like everything I do is purposeful and not forcefully done but natural. I’ve even had a few people initially think I was mean but thought I was “the nicest person” when they actually got to know me. I am also described as playful, and I can easily switch from a serious demeanor to playful very quickly, easily and naturally. I laugh a lot and I remember one of 3 adjectives a friend described me as was “business and laughter”. According to Kibbe, and assuming I’m correct, I am a soft natural. Something about it feels right, but other aspects of it make me feel like I look dated or like I’m trying too hard. My personal style I am trying to emulate is a minimal chic asthetic, so saturated neutral colors, and color blocking contrasting colors is something I want to do. I also like monochrome looks like head to toe black and streamlined continuous lines. I just want some guidance on how to implement my desired style into complementing me and my lines the best without looking like I’m wearing a costume.
I’d be happy to help! I offer different style analysis packages as well as 1:1 consults✨ Let me know which one you’re leaning toward and we’ll get you booked 👍🏻
www.elyssaaesthetic.com/services/
Amazing video! I can totally relate with Mila, so this video was very helpful and straight to the point!
That was dope! Great exploration. Great point about finding essence through the 'baseline', a great wisdom teacher I tune into on occasion says "enlightenment is the complete cessation of all tension". Meaning, Truth is found in Relaxation, and to add it to what you're saying: in relaxation we discover our true beauty.
With the plastic surgery thing... yeah, there's always that piece of acknowledging the freedom of choice one has with their own body. But honestly, I really feel it is such a distortion onto the body and reflective of peoples skewed self-perception in 99% of cases. I have been told by so many people that they love my crooked teeth and get so much pleasure out of it when I smile, despite it not fitting the American standard of the super straight and perfect smile. I work to see my perceptions as the problem first rather than the body!
Sidenote: I noticed myself zooming in to look at the outfit examples of the celebs, so if it resonates, maybe have the examples on separate slides? Just to get a clearer look, and it may give a bit more momentum to the slides as a bonus. Thanks for all the great work! Quintessence x
Oh man, this is one of the best comments to date! Yes yes.....in relaxation we find our beauty ✨ SO GOOD!
And yes, our imperfections really humanize us. I have an aquiline/Greek nose and a used to be so self conscious of it. I really put women who had a perfect little button nose on a pedestal and always thought as myself as less than. Today I see the beauty in it✨
Oh thanks for the suggestion.....it’s always hard to gauge if the graphics are big enough for mobile when I’m editing on my laptop. This is helpful!
I’m not sure what my essence or gaze is but I’m soft dramatic and a bright winter season. Clothes that wrap around my bust and waist and with the T-shape line overall show my essence the best but what’s the name 🧐
This is true. Physical features do add to essence. Being tall and thin can give you an ethereal or elegant essence. A fuller face can look more childlike or innocent whereas a chiseled face looks more worldly or mature. Thin women can look delicate, classic, elvin, etc.. like Audrey Hepburn.
Facts!!