DRAMATIC ESSENCE- do you really have it? { kitchener style essences}
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ม.ค. 2023
- Man oh man, this video almost did me in. But, even though it took awhile I hope it was worth it. Here's the ultimate deep dive into the kitchener dramatic essence / face types.
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I feel like it can be so difficult to determine if you really have an essence or if you just have such an admiration for an essence that you make yourself think you have it
I think it's ok to play with it either way! Eventually you'll see whether or not its "your" essence, but fashion should always be fun
@@Gabriellearrudadesign I love this approach!
I felt this! Sometimes I wonder if I have gamine essence or if that’s just my personality lol
I know right lol 😁
I do the same! But then I just become more realistic about it and I think self love and acceptance is excruciatingly important, especially in this aspect. Sending you an abundant amount of love and luck 🤗
Thank you for including models in wheelchairs. It means a lot to casually exist in a video that doesn't have disability as its main topic, just being there too alongside everyone else.
I believe that's how it should always be!
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You deserve a standing ovation for this entire series. The detail to attention with everything from information to inclusivity.... fantastic. Thank you!!!! ❤
Thank you so much! That's so nice of you to say!!
@@Gabriellearrudadesign please check your dm on Instagram I sent you a message 💋
@@drmichelledaf I just replied 🥰👍🏻
Best kitchner video series on youtube. Once I figure out my essence blend, I’m rewatching the videos. Great rewatch value.
Wow, thank you so much! So nice to hear!!
Do I have any dramatic essence? No.
Am I going to watch this video regardless? Yes.
A tattoo/piercing jewelry for the essenses video would be so fascinating!
I can't believe you are only 5ft6, you really do come across as taller. That's some vertical line witchcraft lol!
My boyfriend's mum is the same, only 5ft6 but everyone thinks she is much taller, it really shows the vertical line is magic in understanding what you can pull off easily.
Yes, vertical line is a crazy concept once you start to notice it on people, you kind of can't stop analyzing it once you see it lol
I would SO be down to see your take on essences for Men. And blending their essence and Kibbe ID for their clothing. Wanting to help style the men in my life 😁😂
Ooh interesting! Maybe I'll start a running style parameter list for men (that ppl submit) and we can do a video like that!
@@Gabriellearrudadesign YES 😍 You're the best 😊❤️
@@Gabriellearrudadesign do you think Jack Black has gamine essence? My son looks so much like a young jb. I think they are both quirky, funny and cute.
@@shoshanafox727 yes I think that would be a good guess for Jack black
@@Gabriellearrudadesign thanks! I like to buy clothes for him. This is very helpful. ❤
The fact that you opened with the one cinematic scene in film that left the biggest impression on me since childhood leaves me with no doubt this is my essence. Your understanding of the kibbe/kitchener systems and style in general is mind boggling. It feels like this video was made for me. Wow 💯 percent worth the wait. Thank you 🙏
AHH, yay! I was worried people wouldn't know the TRUE catwoman, and it's so epic and epitomizes the dramatic essence. Glad you liked it and it was worth the rather long wait!
Totally agree!
@Trinity M Sorry, but that’s just a complete misunderstanding of my comment. I “like” lots of movies and Batman Returns isn’t even one of my favorites. Michelle Pfeiffer (also a dramatic essence) as CatWoman was a woman who “liked” pink, and “liked” stuffed animals, and “liked” things and items in her life that brought her joy- but an incident in character growth and development brought forth her true essence, hence, Catwoman. That’s why Gabrielle used the character. That scene was and still to this day is an awakening of something I see inside myself as a reflection of what I now understand as my energy, appearance, and presence. If I had just “liked” the movie since I was a kid I wouldn’t have left that comment. But I understand your confusion. Hope you understand what I mean now.
Damn, you need like hundreds of thousands of views for these videos. The insight is on another level.
haha, that's very nice to hear, thank you!!
This opening? MA'AM!!! Congrats on wrapping up your essence series. Of all the typing/style system content on the web, this has been the MOST helpful in guiding me toward my personal style. I love that you've focused on making these systems pragmatic, useful, and modern for DIYers and that you focus on your audience rather than pledging allegiance to any particular theory. To sum it all up, you're doing the Fashion God's work. Thank you so much!!!
Omg, thank you! I'm so appreciative and it really means a lot to me. (and I'm glad you liked the intro, I love to have fun with them!)
Ok you convinced me. I have dramatic essence. I struggle when I hear the description because I don’t see myself that way. I have 2 young kids and I wear scrubs to work everyday. Unlikely you will see be in any runway looks any time in the near further. However, I’ve been told by MANY people I have a serious RBF and they were intimidated by me when we first met. Not sure if this is related but I can’t tell you how many times I was told to “smile” by random guys at the bar when I was in college🤪 AND I’ve always thought I looked like a cat🤷🏻♀️
Random guys at any bars need to stop telling people to smile, yikes! But I'm glad you can see your dramatic beauty! And totally get it- runway clothes aren't workable on most peoples daily style ( including mine).
If my son only learns one life lesson from me….I hope he remembers I told him that is the worst pick up line ever!
Jk….I’m teaching him other things as well🤪
There are lots of kibbe and kitchener content creators out there, but you are by far my favorite because of how insightful and respectful you are! I love how you clarify that dramatic doesn’t mean “masculine” and gamine doesn’t mean “little boy”, for example.Thank you for your effort! Keep up with the great work❤❤
Thank you so much! that means a lot!
This is the essence I always thought I must have as a tall person, but don't. I love rock n roll and tried to emulate the fashion. I looked like a kid in a costume. Now that I know I'm primarily ingenue/natural I feel like I'm learning more harmonizing ways to look edgy instead of forcing the black cat eyeliner and structured leather jackets. Thanks for helping me understand myself better
I'm glad it helped you confirm it wasn't in your blend! Natural/ingenue is such a pretty mix too
Omg yes! I prefer to dress edgy and dark but have a ingenue/natural essence with only slight dramatic 😢
Meanwhile, I always felt like a 6’0” person trapped in a tiny body. After crowdsourcing feedback, pretty sure I’m a dramatic/romantic blend which I think explains why I feel most comfortable in outfits with a super soft element (like a lace bodysuit or pirate-inspired ruffled shirt) paired with something really crisp and strong (like a leather or military jacket or studded leather high-heeled boots). I’ve spent most of my life wearing clothing designed for classics or naturals because it seemed most appropriate for a corporate job. Now that I work from home, I’m having way more fun experimenting with my look.
The mix of being tall and having an ingenue essence (based on small forms, roundness and lack of verticality) seems so interesting to me! I would love having one or two good examples about how to rock that situation. Maybe with natural/ethereal lines (a mix of round/curve and elongation)?
I don't have any dramatic essence myself, but of course I want to learn to recognize all of the essences. The way you teach is super entertaining and especially nice for visual learners.
I'm so glad it's still helpful even if you don't have it!
If it’s possible to have zero amounts of essence, then that’s me and Dramatic. I thought that before, and your video confirmed it, but I loved it regardless (of course). Excellent work x
Haha, well I’m glad you still enjoyed it!!
As a curvy romantic wit very sharp facial features, THANK YOU FOR THIS. OMG. I have been trying to thread this needle for ages.
So glad it was helpful!! 😊
Yes! I think I’m some kind of gamine but my body is much curvier than my pointy face. So glad to see this acknowledged.
Same! I have an extremely sharp face, and never felt like I made sense until this.
You look like anjelica houston!! So pretty!!
Seriously, you're the best. Now I know that, although people think I'm a drama queen, I don't have a centimeter of dramatic essence.
Here because the stylist said my essences are 50% dramatic, 30% romantic, and 20% ingenue based on my face analysis and how both myself and others perceive me. I never really venture into these three essences before because my Kibbe is Flamboyant Gamine. Here to learn more 😌.
Sorry for the quality in first minute or so- it improves after that! But yt STRUGGLED with this rather large upload...
Very interesting dive on dramatic essence. As a 5f2 I tought I couldn't have it. But I now understand that even tho I am short, I have a Ingenue/Dramatic with hints of Romantic essences. I see youghfulness in me, but no playfulness.
I was just stalking your channel this week, waiting to hear from you. Thanks!
(and also thank you for including wheel chair users in your examples, your effort is acknowledged and appreciated)
Sorry it took so long, I just kept adding and adding it took longer than expected. And thank you!
I love your emphasize on fabric in your videos. It's so helpful for me to understand the silhouettes. You are bringing so major Devil Wears Prada vibes in that outfit and I love it!!
haha, I can totally see that! And I'm glad you like the fabric sections, I'm a total fabric nerd!
Very interesting! I'm only 5'3" and a lot of my features are 'soft,' yet this video shows that it's not that simple. I tried to dress ingenue to match the roundness and my shortness only to discover I looked really rather silly doing that. So now I've embraced those bold colours and my natural tendency to stand out. Hello drama: I'm here! Thank you for all your hard work!
I never thought I have a dramatic essence, but this video changed my mind. Sharp eyebrows and a bold lip suits me best. I think my 3 essence are: Romantic, Ingenue and Dramatic. When I was a teen I wore a lot of leopard print. I'm 5'7
I am SD and have mostly dramatic some ingenue and minimal romantic essence. That explains why I was so lost in other youtubers advice who mostly emphasise the bold romance of soft dramatics. You've helped me so much. Thank you ❤️.
You're so welcome!
I'm so sad that this is the last one...I want someone to create a new essence so you can cover it
What a nice thing to say! I promise to keep making helpful videos even if they aren’t official deep dives 🙃
Gabrielle, you are a rockstar!!!
I never comment on TH-cam videos, but I had to pop on here and say how amazing these essence videos are! I feel like I actually understand the essences now, and I've found a deeper appreciation for them all. I can't imagine how much time and research went into making this series - thank you for your dedication!
Thank you! I'm really glad you liked it!!
Video ideas: make smaller videos complementing the sections you missed in previous essences: a history of the ethereal essence, mom friendly outfits for ingenue etc.
Also Q&A for each essence will be great.
And lastly, maybe look at some youtubers and type them? To see what works for them and why, for example: Safiya Nygard, Bianca from The Closet Historian, Lydia Naomi, Audrey Coyne, Rachel Maksy.
Yes, that is a great idea for a video. Going to consider it a catch all for previous sections I missed and any lingering questions people still have. I probably wouldn't type other youtubers because I feel it might be considered a bit of an overstep to evaluate someones style/body when they didn't ask for it. But maybe we could find another example option!
@@Gabriellearrudadesign maybe viewers could send in for the video. I volunteer as tribute
I think Sofia Nygard have dramatic and ingenue. And gamine??
At first I thought you have an ingenue essence but, now I can see that I mistook your romantic essence for ingenue.. it really takes practice to differentiate between mature and youthful yin, and I'm happy I can finally notice the differences thanks to your efforts to share your knowledge and experience with us in such a fun, positive way 💖💖🥰
Btw, I really like how you style yourself for each essence it's so pretty and inspiring.
And thank you so much for explaining how dramatic ingenue could be mistaken for gamine, it helped me to realize that I've been doing the same mistake and it was confusing for me why even tho I look both sharp and a bit childish I still can't pull gamine looks and hairstyles.
I'm also a deep winter so I automatically ignored the possibility of having an ingenue essence because of my high contrast and didn't notice that my eyes, lips and dimples gives me a softer yin look.
It can be tricky to differentiate romantic and ingenue, I feel like it's a common confusion! and thank you, that's so nice of you to say.
Glad it helped you figure out your gamine versus ingenue with the deep winter balance!!
I can’t have enough of this video, 5 times and I have to keep coming back and back again. You are the best!
Wow, thank you!
No, thank YOU!! 💕
Rewatching this it just dawned on me how many people I’ve seen who people think have Ethereal Essence but it’s really Ingenue… that kind of angelic cherub thing going on
Yes!! Ingenue is a very missunderstood type.
Very informative as usual and I agree with your stance on representing outdated opinions. You're still explaining them, but without using the original sexist, descriminatory language or stereotypical gender roles. As someone with a deep and unclear voice (yay for GERD) and typically masculine hobbies, growing up I was told that I wasn't feminine enough and it was "pointless wearing dresses, trying to look pretty or pretending to be dainty" so I disregarded fashion from a very early age just because I didn't think I was invited lol.
I definitely think it's time to move on from the original source material, and I really appreciate your emphasis on trying to modernise and de-gender body types and essences.
Who told you that? Your mother? Which woman told you that? Horrible! 🤦🏻♀️
my favorite thing about these videos is how detailed the information is and how well-organized it is. i've learned so much about not just these philosophies but the pragmatics of them. i also love how practical your advice is! and of course these essence breakdowns are also ideal because you can recommend them to friends when you think they have the essence in question! so it's a bonding experience
I love the vibes you express through the type of dance / music and houses etc, I hope you do this for the other essences that didn't get theirs mentioned :)
Yes each video got longer and I felt more comfortable adding my own additions to it- I’ll try to add some for previous videos 👍🏻
ditto for the hair blends etc. I would love to see a final update etc :) as the series has gone such a long way and expanded so much getting longer every type :)
@@onipot9639 I agree! Hair is so important being near your face :)
I have been waiting for this!!!. I'm flamboyant gemine and I always thought I have natural eccense. When I asked group what they thought, everyone said dramatic is my main eccense. I never even thought I would have it but now it alllll makes sense. I'm definitely dramatic.
Future video idea: More exploration into your essence blend, please! I think you called it romantic nomad? I feel like I fit this tertiary blend but need more direction. If memory serves you also explored this in the natural video, but still not enough for me to fully grasp it. Please bring on more Gabby and Frida Kahlo! Thank you so much for crafting this series. 🧡
I love your content so much, it's like having a best friend tell me that I can rock it today. I've been suffering from low self esteem after leaving a domestic abuse situation last year. He was extremely controlling and would often tell me I couldn't wear garments that flattered me as a Soft Dramatic with dramatic/ethereal/romantic essence blend. My friends at the time told me that I tend to express my emotions through how I dress, so being in such a deep, dark place, I lost my sense of self and style. Your videos have been a real confidant and you have truly helped me find my identity again and 'strength through style' through the tools you provide. I cannot thank you enough. I now leave the house more confident in my skin and my lines. I have even found a new, truer love who loves how I dress. And this one on the dramatic essence has helped me discover my inate power where I started to shy away. Just a big thank you for everything, Gabi x x x
I'm so happy to hear that you've found yourself and someone who values all the beauty you bring to the world! I, also, tend to express my emotions when I dress, and I'm glad youre feeling freer and able to rock the day in your beautiful SD lines. Sending you all the👏 ! And thank you, this is such a meaningful and appreciated comment to me! xx
I'm a dominant dramatic with ethereal and romantic as well with TR Kibbe and I waited so much for this video. Thank you so much!!!
Oh, I'm convinced this is me. The number of times I've been told by people that they're intimidated by me. I just have that natural RBF combined with shameless eye contact and sharp features, and you have yourself a dramatic essence. I'm a FN in kibbie, but I don't have that approachable quality of naturals. I recently dyed my hair muddy ash blonde, biggest mistake. I've never seen a colour drain the living essence of my face and aura. I had red hair as seen in my pfp, my natural hair is dark brown. I need contrast, even in my day to day casual looks. This is so reassuring.
I'm glad that it helped you figure out your main essence! embrace that contrast😊
I think soft dramatic elements and how you style them honours your three essence blends so well
Thank you! 🥰
This is amount of work and all the details about outline, fabrics, lengths, etc. is fantastic! I feel like having spent an hour in a lecture at University of Style and Essence
Glad it was helpful! 👍🏻👍🏻
We have remarkably similar general face shapes, so I’m not surprised that I’m a dramatic and romantic mix as you are. It’s interesting that I feel like I’m definitely not a natural, though, but drawn to classic instead. Then again, our body types are quite different - like most AMAB folks I’m an inverted triangle, though I border on rectangular now.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I see why TH-cam have advertised this episode to me for ever…. I just didn’t watch because I didn’t think I was a dramatic type! Hahahhahahahhahahahahah I surrendered and am extremely glad I did ❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you’re hilarious xx
Haha I’m glad you finally gave in and enjoyed it!
These essence videos have been so great, thank you so much! I debated for quite some time wether I have dramatic essence or not but nothing else clicked. I'm a very low contrast pale ash blonde soft summer (which made me debate my dramatic) but I look great in black and I think that is my dramatic essence. I naturally gravitate towards bold outfits and makeup but when I was younger I was a bit hesitant to dress bold but I've come to realize I can actually pull it off. My friends often describe me as magnetic and bold so this video totally clicked for me. Dramatic/Natural/Ethereal here, might have very small amounts of something else but these are my big three and your videos really helped me confirm this.
After watching your videos I have also really understood what vertical and sharpness in features means and especially finally dressing for my vertical has totally elevated my style.
Alright this video and your thorough explanations just blew my mind.
I never would have guessed that dramatic essence was a significant part of my blend, but this video really made me realise that all of my favourite garments and accessories (and the ones that I think make me look best!) are actually dramatic 🤯
Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I can't describe in words how this video was and will be helpful to me. Thank you so much for it! I was always drawn to dramatic looks, but people around me said that I had a childish face, that I should be attractive to men like an innocent "doll" and I noticed that my body was too fleshy. Thanks to you, I realized that this can't stop me from having dramatic essence. (I was especially impressed by the table with the external age of romantics, dramatics and angelics).
If you decide to make a video with examples based on viewer profiles, then here is my data (I'm studying it myself, so far based on past looks and basic appearance parameters): in style, I was always drawn to the mystical (mages) / gothic / noble warriors (these are fantasies), but in reality: prints on black T-shirts that cause more. And the androgynous style that I want to give up, but the difficulties with money make it difficult to find things for a tall person (and modesty / self-doubt).... Soft Dramatic. Dark winter. Style card: modern charming hypnotic vampire or street "ugly" fashion. Dramatric+Romantic+Ethereal. I work from home, but I go for walks in the city and would like an example of outfits for a music concert so that I can move freely. Thank you if you have read this far. ❤
Bravo! What an excellent deep dive. It's long but you kept me glued to your every word and the visuals too! So, so good. I mean, all of these essences videos I've been watching are just *chef's kiss*. I'm so glad I discovered you! Thanks for including the brands/stores as well. I wonder if you could do the same for the other essences?
I love when the videos are longer and longer, it feels like I’m going to be rich with information and examples… the moment I saw it was 1 hour I was like YES!! Fave essence ❤❤ can’t wait to watch it fully, thank you so much for the effort ❤️❤️🤍🤍
I'm so glad you liked it, because I always worry when they get soo long!
Thank you so much for this series!! The detail you've put in is incredible! So helpful.
This was so helpful!! I’m starting to think I’m ingenue, romantic, dramatic with a kibbe romantic id. All these years I’ve just done kibbe and never settle on why it didn’t 100% gel. Some of that is just practicality (hello winter as a romantic!), but I knew I was missing *something* - I couldn’t figure it out. I think it’s the dramatic essence! I definitely am not primarily or majorly dramatic (I’ve been trying those looks lately) but some of the bold details are so in harmony with my lines - this really opened up some possible explanations for me. Thank you again for all the work you put into these videos!
this was so helpful! as a soft gamine, i wasn’t sure how i could pull off the looks i love without swallowing my frame but now i see i can keep my tapered looks/strong shoulders and still land the look! thank you!
Thank you SO much for this! I always thought I had this dramatic/romantic blend since I’m a soft dramatic, thank you so much for talking about it! Now Im going to rewatch this as I create a new capsule wardrobe that actually works for me ❤😊
This series has been amazing!! Thank you so much for making these!
Girl, you've put so much work into this series! Thank you so much!!! Quality content. 😍
This entire series was excellent! I learned so much from it and just went through the chart to figure out my essence blend. Now, off to my closet to figure out how to make my blend work for me! Thanks so much for all of the time, effort and expertise you put into making these videos. Much appreciated!
Hi! I'm watching this video for the fifth time even though I already figured out my essence blend (thanks to you) and dramatic isn't part of it. In fact I'm rewatching this whole series over and over just because I love how fun and educational your videos are. Thank you for all helpful information! I'm looking forward to whatever you put out next ❤️
Omg. Thank you for doing ingenue/dramatic combos for essences!
Yaaay! I'm so happy to have accompanied you throughout this series!
Thank you so much for answering my question about dramatic essence face + soft body. I loved the examples!
After all this journey I believe I'm a Teatrical Romantic in Kibbe's body id + Classic/Romantic/Dramatic essence + True Winter seasonal pallete.
Still, I like to play around with all shapes, sizes, textures and colors, so any of your content is really helpfull, informative and entertaining to me.
I'm looking forward for more! 🥰
wonderful series! phenomenally explained. great work. I really binged these
Incredibly helpful. I kept pausing and scrutinizing. You put a lot of work into this and it is much appreciated!!!
I loved the section about dramatic x romantic. That was a great analysis and really helped me settle for dramatic classic natural blend. I knew I had dramatic but sometimes I questioned It thinking It could be romantic. Thanks!
I have been interested in Kibbe and other style concepts for a few years and I'm always happy to learn more information! Your videos are always well thought out and entertaining, and I appreciate you putting yourself out there and using yourself as a subject!! 😊
Yay! So excited to see this video uploaded, and I am excited to watch it. I only just discovered this series by you yesterday and went looking for the video on Dramatic Essence since I'm unambiguously a Kibbe pure Dramatic and am trying to understand the essences. While visually I see dominant Dramatic and Ethereal essence in myself, I'm drawn to very comfortable, functional, relaxed feeling, but still structured minimalist style (Naturals and Classics, I envy you). Your videos have been helping me understand why my favorite outfits are my favorite outfits. They combine elements of Dramatic and Ethereal essence that I physically embody with influence from the elements of Classic and Natural essence that I envy, and I'm going to keep confidently playing to that. Thank you for your wonderfully insightful takes on the essences!
I think we always envy other essences because I love the DE blend! I'm glad it was helpful and I hope it helps you build your dream outfits!
Yessss Gabrielle!!!! Your channel just can’t be beat 🎉
thank you so much!!
THANK YOU for talking about the dramatic/ingenue combo, this helped a lot!!!!
I’m glad it helped clarify it!
This is just so stellar. I can't stop watching (even though I peeked at the time to see how long!) The longer it went the more I thought... I could go for more of this. It's such a friendly, thorough, solid information download. I have questions... so yours is the very first TH-cam community I am going to visit! (I guess I am old and uncool. Hadn't realized those were a thing)
Haha I didn't know they existed for awhile too lol
thank you!! you’re so knowledgeable about this, this video is ART 🙌🏼✨
that is so nice of you to say!!
You're so amazing! I love your videos!! Thank you so much for such creativity and hard work here!!
Thank you!!
Yay!!! Thanks for this! Please keep talking about essences and kibbe and color- your take is so helpful!
I plan to! I think the next video might be another from the series about building outfits around viewers style parameters!
I really love what you're teaching to all of us out here in U-tube-land. What I have learned at my age is we all gravitate to an internal calling to our cultural roots in fashion, and colors/ essence. Gabby, I cringed when you said gypsy was a negative term. European Gypsies, I can't speak for all, but those I know of are family-centered, have fabulous food, and love cultural fashion, romance, and drama. They need a style all their own, they are very spirited and so beautiful! They do influence style mostly in the Boho category. My mother was a great example. I grew up with this, and although it's not my style or essence, I still admire it. Thank you for your wonderful videos. I still think you look good with dramatic makeup and hair, but that's probably my gypsy roots whispering. 🥰
Thanks so much for answering my question about eyebrow grooming! Totally makes sense and I agree with what you said.
Thought I'd provide more context in case it helps. My eyebrow hairs are black and thick and the overall shape is bold and straight-ish, but without plucking I have lots of strays and sort of a unibrow, making a much more diffused natural look. So just by removing the strays it immediately takes them from natural to more dramatic and sharp. It's interesting because, in their unplucked state, they are a true mix of natural and dramatic (which I believe are dominant in my blend). But due to societal grooming norms, I've been told many times they look better when shaped/"cleaned up." I wonder if I'm better off ignoring this and honoring my blend.
Loved the video as always, by the way!
oh my god! This is the most insanely useful video ever and I need to watch it at 5 more times to be able to note and screenshot and research everything. Thank you for putting it together, this is amazing!😄🤯😍
This is so wonderful to hear, and I'm really glad you liked it!!
Just an appreciation comment for the variety of people included in your examples. It’s so helpful and refreshing!
I"m glad!
Yes! I was waiting for this!!!! I'm so excited!!! Thank you!!!!
You are so welcome! Hope its worth the wait!
Wow, what a journey! Thanks for yet another great video. I’d originally thought I was a dramatic-ethereal TR (I had this very confusing and ambitious mood board of iris van herpen and sci-fi films haha) but with these videos I’ve realised I’m actually an ethereal-romantic TR and had been misinterpreting the styles. Now that I’ve got a handle on these things it’s soooo much simpler. Thanks!
I know you had a warm spring ethereal-romantic TR party look in an earlier video, but if possible I would love to see a casual look for those parameters 🙏🏽 🌸
This was so epic. 🤩 Your whole essence series is absolutely the bomb - thank you for this labor of love!!! I noticed as you went through the series, the videos got longer and included more and more sections, which I loved. As someone with (I thiiink) a lot of ethereal essence (50/50 natural/ethereal?), I'm curious if you're thinking of ever going back to the beginning and adding some more info! Especially where on earth to buy ethereal clothing, because I've been hardcore struggling with that one haha.😂 I've mostly just found some niche designers - like Lauren Manoogian seemed promising!
Anyway, you rock. THANK YOU!
Yes I think i might do a "catch all" and q&a video soon that has the missing sections from previous videos and answers any lingering questions people have! Ethereal might be hard to find entire brands that do it since it's a bit more specific in shape but I can definitely try!!
Yes!! These have absolutely been helpful! Even though l found my own blend l’ve watched all of these and learned soooo much about myself/style while doing it. Incl why l haven’t felt goid in certain ”must have” items
That's amazing that you've figured that out, I'm so glad the videos have been helpful!
Incredibly helpful for sure! A lot to think about!!
I’m a soft natural kibbe but my essences are equal parts dramatic-romantic-ethereal.
What would a dramatic and ethereal essence look like if they are on the opposite sides on the spectrum but have equal amounts of on a soft natural without that obvious vertical line?
I love your vids, this entire series and your interpretation of all the typing systems. I can tell you truly have that understanding of knowledge and aren’t just spitting out a search engine result. I’ve learnt a lot about general fashion principles from other vids from your channel. Can’t wait to see your channel grow!
Woow what a complete video. Thank you for the dedication and such a good explanation!
Yay! I'm so glad it was helpful!!
After watching this, I realize that what I thought was romantic essence in me turns out to be dramatic / ingenue blend! Makes so much sense! Thanks for explaining this system so well :)
I'm so glad it helped you!!
This video has made me realise I have dramatic essence even though I never thought so because I’m quite shy ! Thank you so much ! ❤️
Yay, that's wonderful!
THANK YOU! Dressing for a dramatic face/Yin body combo is exactly what I was looking for. These outfits look very similar to styles I’ve naturally gravitated towards. 35:29
Haven't watched yet - about to, just saying that I have been WAITING for this! 😄🎉🎉🎉 These videos have helped me (and my sister) SO MUCH. I'm pretty sure that I have a small bit of dramatic in my blend, but it's not nearly as much as gamine. I thought they were swaped until I watched the gamine video. But I'm pretty sure I can handle an element or two of dramatic. I've been reserving making any final essence blend percentage judgements until I watch this video. Eeeek! I'm so excited!!! 😄🎉
I've been waiting patiently every month because I can only imaging all the work and time these take to put together + film. It is much appreciated. ❤
Thank you very much! And I hope this helped you confirm your touches of dramatic essence!
You make the absolute best content. Your creativity makes me happy. 😊❤
Wow, thank you so much!
This video has made me feel more excited about my unique look. I am a Kibbe Dramatic and my essence blend is like 60- 75% Dramatic, and a little Romantic ( because I don't look "Old", but I can drink)
Yay!! I’m so glad 🥰 exactly my goal with making it
Hi Gabrielle! I love your videos, they're so funny and informative. I'm a soft natural, and that was easy to discover, however my essences were a mystery. Everything is beautiful for me and I couldn't detect my vibe. Then I took the characteristics chart and used it as a true or false test. My bet was on Natural, Ingénue and Romantic, but I got Natural (40%), Classic (30%) and Ethereal (30%) and after some thinking it makes sense. Anyway, I'm having lots of fun on this journey. I'm loving this video. You're the best!
What a gorgeous blend! I'm glad you figured it out!!
I'm mind blown! After I watch all your essence videos, I feel like I got the missing piece to understanding my essence and vibe. I didn't suspect I had dramatic essence before, but now I realized I have it. I suspect it around 20%. This explains why I look great with sharp shoes and bag. I also love dramatic siren eyes look. My other dominant essences are etherial and romantic. Not sure about the percentages, but I think ethereal is the most dominant one.
I can't handle sleek hair or any sharp makeup other than eyeliner. (Not even red lips)
Structured/thick fabrics look odd on me, but leader jackets look fine.
Some of my best etherial dominant looks also have some sharp features. I didn't notice that before.
I’m so glad it helped you out the pieces together! And what a great blend 🥰
Thank you for doing these, Gabrielle! I'd also love to see a video in the vein of "my week in outfits," showing us how you integrate your essence blend into your everyday dressing.
That could be a fun idea, I'll see I can do that and then make it more applicable to everyone (since i want people to be able to learn something about their outfit building too!) thank you!
Once again your video is amazing! 💌 I’m very grateful for your deep and well-thought work. You put effort in these videos and it doesn't go unnoticed!
Your talk about forcing the essence with makeup made me think about glasses… can they have the same role/impact?
Thank you a lot for this series it was clear, informative, pragmatic and funny! I look forward for your next project! ☺
Yes I think glasses can have the safe effect. Sometimes we noticed the glasses first and other times they make the person really shine. I plan to do a catch all/q&a video soon and maybe i'll dig into this for it
Amazing thank you! I am definitely a dramatic kibbe and initially I was very opposed to his suggestions of tailoring and sharpness - I felt it didn’t match my soft personality and I was afraid of looking masculine and intimidating.
However I have been testing more dramatic features and outfits and I must say I do look better and it’s made me feel more confident. Perhaps it has encouraged the stronger parts of my personality to express themselves and after learning more about dramatic types I can rest in my innate softness’s whilst embracing dramatic elements.
Amazing video as always Gabrielle! Made me wonder if I actually had a bit of Dramatic in my blend.
I have a fashion conundrum for one of the next videos maybe?
Kibbe: Soft Dramatic
Color season: Dark Autumn
Essences: Strongly Romantic and Ethereal, with a little bit of Classic (or Dramatic? either way, a touch of yang/drama in my bone structure)
I REALLY struggle with winter and more casual fashion for these types. I work from home, and I need a cozy, warm, but put-together work outfit that I can also throw a coat over and pop out of the house in if needed to run errands or take the dog on a walk. (I'm tall and clumsy, so I keep the heels low and comfy if I wear them at all. 😂)
Thanks a bunch! 💜
It me!! Thank you for this video! Off to communicate something with my clothes; without that, things feel “off.”
I recommend Mara Hoffman for dramatic essence, or maybe more for people who are Kibbe dramatics. So much I love from her!
That's wonderful! And yes love Mara Hoffman, so chic!!
Eventhough i don't have a bit of this essence.. I learn a lot from this video!! I feel like my knowledge is completed tysm 😍😍😍
Youre so welcome!
Thank you so much for this compilation of your research. Love it.
You're soo welcome!!
Once again : you rock 🤟🙌 as always exciting, informative and very helpful 🙏
I think Tina Turner's lyrics sum up perfectly the quality of your videos : you're simply the best, better than all the rest ✨️🫶✨️ thank you for your work and sharing
haha, oh my gosh- what a compliment! THANK YOU!
Hi Gabriella. I’m just starting this journey now and I found it so fascinating. I’m really interested in understanding what makeup to wear based on essence and Kibbe type. Could you do a video just about that? Thanks!
Thanks so much for finishing this series! I have really enjoyed all of them.
For your next video here is my information:
Romantic and Ethereal essence about 50/50 (romantic contrast and ethereal facial features)
Flamboyant Natural Kibbe ID
Bright Spring color season (I favor the darker and more saturated tones since I have high contrast. I also love unique color combinations.)
My style mood board has Romantic and Medieval imagery on it.
I would really enjoy to see your take on this situation lol. I need casual and business casual (appropriate for a classroom setting) ideas that aren’t highly structured or denim. I do like wearing oversized pieces and open necklines to accommodate FN frame.
Added to this list!!
I literally gasped and then whisper screamed when I saw this video uploaded hehe! You have theee best essence breakdowns by far thanks for all you do! I loved the casual outfits you put together for the different Dramatic essence blends and I was curious if you could share casual outfits for the Romantic essence blends too since in your Romantic Essence video you did dresses and going out looks? Either way I'll be rewatching the casual outfit portion of this vid & the Kibbe/Essence/Color videos for tips on stylish casual outfits too :) I often watch your content on repeat, you've helped me a lot on my style journey, thank you!
Yes I think I'm going to do a "catch all" and q&a video soon with all the sections I missed in previous videos and any lingering questions people still have. That's so nice to hear, I'm glad you find value in the vieso!