Style Blog Style Syntax, a style blog dedicated to Kibbe and other systems of image analysis. adjective of or like a gamine: a gamine personality; clothes for the gamine figure. Mary, Im reading a book called The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees. Boyish Designs : Straight, sharp, and narrow designs rather than rounded and soft. A slightly flared skirt is fine if kept very straight through the hips and thighs. Winter is the opposite of Flamboyant Gamine style to me, as many functional/practical winter lines can overwhelm petite styles. Loving and accepting our bodies is so crucial. Close, High, Sharp and Angular Necklines : Mandarin, mock neck, crewneck, turtleneck sweaters; button-down shirts, graphic T-shirts; polo shirts, striped sailor shirts etc. Mary, I agree. I am for sure curvy but also tall and look best in structured clothes but I can pull off longer length sweaters. Sigh. The amount of effort you put into studying, the volume of information you've curated for our understanding and the immaculate production is truly noteworthy. While I appreciate the notion that there are certain commonalities that create one of these style categories, I dont care for the narrowness of the definitions. I took the Maiden and Lover bundle and it was so informative and scarily spot on. She lowers defenses, possibly with with humor, precociousness, or intrigue, and she elevates our moods, naturally drawing out the paternal aspects in a mans personality. House of Colour uses six style categoriesDramatic, Classic, Natural, Gamine, Ingenue and Romanticwhich can be combined to make 23 types. I have peace in my femininity. We use these words to describe a certain look or clothing personality which is the Style of clothing for each individual. This explains why I like to dress casual, but not boring. Get an original copy of the Metamorphasis Book. They are guidelines to help one visualise what it means to be a Gamine , Classic, Princess etc. The quirky side of gamine would certainly seem to allow for occasional dramatic flair. I do think you look terrific now not that you have ever been less than chic . Or they understand why they wore something to death. Here are the wardrobe essential signature pieces to master gamine style clothing - a perfect mix & match gamine capsule wardrobe. Once I started this program, I couldnt stop. Style personalities dont work for me for this reason. (min, -n, min) sustantivo. Sought after for her provocative insights on culture, mythology and gender politics, she has been featured on MTV, Essence, Entertainment Tonight, The Michael Baisden Radio Show, AfroPunk, and Time among other media outlets. Try baby steps; dark brown, grey or navy are less harsh on our skin and go with most of your black pants, skirts & jackets. Although, I do think some of the descriptors are helpful in terms of nailing ones style. Thank you so much! Slightly tousled hair that is moderate to long in length looks best, but evening styles will work for formal events. A sporty style of clothing will also suit you. but forward many years and my style is more Stevie Nicks Bohemian/natural. A little more structure, a little less volume, for example. Thanks! Each section is golden nugget after golden nugget. Where I had great success in life, I was unable to truly understand the reason why to enable me to replicate it for the times when I'd fallen. I have always thought you look great, even before your style redo. Quirky, funky elements. I like to be able to feature a variety of clothing for various body types, color palettes, and style preferences on the blog. Heres whats on my list to buy next: Ally encouraged me to try some paper bag pants eek! I am enjoying your process as well. Many thanks for the clarification! Often confused for petite, this is a style for all shapes and sizes. Rarely wear jeans unless black. Check out my Effortless Style series HERE. a diminutive or very slender girl, especially one who is pert, impudent, or playfully mischievous. Skinny jeans that have something interesting to them: holes, whiskers, fading, Ultra feminine clothing: anything pretty, girly, lacy, dainty or precious. The cut was bloody. Susan, after your Red Leopard visit I wax inspired to make my own. Theatrical, bold, individual, extravagant, exciting and sexy. Thank you. Ayesha! This course provided the blue print on how to inhabit these different parts of myself. Education and input are so valuable. Also, it's a great confidence builder and allowing me to see where I need to work on cultivating balance in my personality. The Dynamic Gamine is predominantly gamine classic, with natural and romantic elements. Have you ever considered the reason why you wear the clothes you do? I too, am 54. Maybe in her younger years but she definitely skewed Classic in her later years. I like what you said about these being tools, not rules. Whilerarely as guileless and naiveas they seem, gaminespossessan air of eternal efferevesene, even as they mature into seasoned wise women. Take the psychology-driven Seduction Archetype Quiz. The interview was illustrated with a photo of her in her then London home in a green chiffon dress ! A year after breaking an engagement, I started to recover pieces of myself. There are many online DIY color analysis sites. Height: typically moderate to tall, usually 5.5ft and over (long vertical line). The word gamine is a French word, the feminine form of gamin, originally meaning urchin, waif or playful, naughty child. Celebrity examples:Kate Winslet, Sophie Dahl and Julianne Moore. Thank you for the educational post. Sothis happened last night. In fact, you may not even own a pair of jeans, or if you do, you wear them as if they were dressy trousers. adjetivo. The Princess: pretty, delicate, feminine, with small-scale, petite features. It's really worth being yourself, anytime, anywhere, from head to toe. Most people spend years of their lives being diluted versions of themselves, but I dare myself and challenge myself to do the internal work to stand unafraid in my truth. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Unkind? Fun, unexpected color combos: burgundy and ice yellow, lavender and red, orange and purple, etc. And I can clearly see which colors work better than others. It was a blast. You have a lithe and lean body, which tends towards musculature. Mixing and matching colours and patterns in unexpected ways shows their creativity, Lots of outlining (collars, cuffs, waistbands, lapels) with piping of contrasting colours or fabric, braiding, beads, etc., oversized buttons, small crisp ties (ribbon, leather, etc.) In the past, Ive had counselling and all sorts to try and understand. Our very own Annie for instance is a mixture of Adventurer and Classic: the Huntswoman or Huntsman. No, actually. So the cuts and styles that work for me may diverge from someone else who is also a Gamine but has different proportions. Wow! As mentioned above, you might be a combination of more than one style personality type. Nice breakdown of the process. Jamie Lee Curtis 's ice gray pixie is as iconic as her roles on screen. I look forward to your post every day. Your bone structure is angular, narrow, and sharp, with small breasts and hips. See more ideas about gamine style, style, fashion. Innately, you are strongly Yang in inner energy (your drive, charisma, and strength), with a secondary Yin evident in your youthful freshness and bubbly charm. Necklines: turns out I can wear crewnecks, as long as they arent higher than my clavicle. You have a good eye. Got it This information is like a roadmap. I dont have to embrace [this one look] just because Im a woman of a certain age does not, in any way, say that anyone out there reading this should identify with the look, the age, or the idea that you are judging an entire group of people. I recall many years ago when Joan Collins was still in Dynasty that she said she was always expected to look super glam like her character but that her personal style was much more casual . (Rather like your navy jacket.so maybe thats also a gamine thing? Hairstyles need to be feminine long, soft waves or curls are good. The Gamine type has a contrasting blend of Yin and Yang (as opposed to the balanced Yin and Yang of the Classic), and the Soft Gamine leans slightly more towards Yin. See also Who's judging you? The Soft Gamine Kibbe body type, like the pure Gamine type, has a mix of yin and yang traits, but with somewhat more yin. Its helping me to build a cohesive wardrobe but with a little more color and interest. INGENUE style type. . It truly can be freeing to get information like this. Why was it your go-to look for so long? Oh gheeze, how wrong I was, I entered a goldmine once more. Nothing can fool the eye that much. The Princess: pretty, delicate, feminine, with small-scale, petite features. https://www.pinterest.com/womenlovepower/the-gamine/. Which gives me some guidance. When I think about how I want to be perceived, the words creative and put-together come to mind. I dont mind standing out, but comfort is a high priority. When the dominant maiden archetype is developed, and your lover archetype is active, you display an unselfconscious sensuality and lightness that enthralls. Ally gave the example that you wouldnt put a circular tablecloth on a rectangular table, and that really clicked for me. You can also subscribe without commenting. Maiden women who remain in their child phase, may find themselves in a string of relationships with emotionally unavailable, dark and even abusive men. Here are some other ways to express your Gamine style personality: Im including Ingenue in this list as its different from Gamine in that it is youthful and girly/pretty, rather than youthful and boyish.dainty florals. It will probably be a combination of a few of these style profiles. Your hands and feet are moderate to small, and your arms and legs tend to belong. Also, have enjoyed the replies. Their bone structure can be described as angular, and narrow but because of their shorter stature, it has an essence of delicateness. But yet there was a part of me that I didnt understand. Kibbe's Gamine. The part of your post that resonates with me is the jacket length. Essentially calling it the default look for old ladies is a bit unkind. Your hairstyle can be very short, very long, blunt or asymmetrical. I find from working with my personal style and wardrobe clients that with style insight they suddenly realize why certain things in their closet just dont work for them. Jewelry and Accessories: they suggested smaller post earrings for daytime, which Im beginning to incorporate. I look good in separates, need clean lines and some structure. My mother was more Romantic when young but I couldnt do that either never having been seen as very feminine , which she was . Loved this post! Mid-thigh is actually my worst length for jackets or cardigans. Ive been moving away from droopy fabrics anyway, so that makes sense. I cover some Flamboyant Gamine Style Foundations in this blog post. The benefit of having a style blog for so many years is that I can look back and analyze my favorite outfits. And your examples of mature gamine are of interest to me. My trip to NY will find me wearing mostly navy, black and gray with only a little color thrown in.