I love your deep dives into dark aesthetics! You bring all the knowledge of pro fashion stylists and it's shows! Glad I am not the only spooky person who thinks this deeply about my aesthetic. 🖤📿

love this video and excited for a series on the other essences! also side note: i genuinely want a remote job only. you don't have to deal with office politics.

I genuinely don't care how fast you make videos. You do you and take your time. I enjoy these types of videos but I want you to be healthy more, so please don't feel like you have to be pressured by time. I have no problem waiting for a well thought out video. Thank you for doing these types of videos, they bring such an edgy and different perspective on the essences. Take care 🖤

"Be unsettling" was cracking me up, haha. Great vid as usual, Melyssa! I'm happy to have another long-format video like this ❤

The makeup brand Kaleidos is a mix between romantic/ethereal and the colors are just perfect! and I loved Diana Ross example cuz it’s a reminder that ethereal doesn’t need to be loud with all the accessories and outfits but looking like you’re drifting away with the flowing hair, clothing, smokey makeup. I’m a male and it’s a little harder to find clothing like that but I intend to explore buying in the women’s section and hopefully finding what suits me. Thank you🖤

Love this! Please don’t pressure yourself into creating at a certain pace - we love your content and we will wait as long as we need to! ✨ Also, as someone with ethereal essence I have been waiting for the universe to deliver some dark aesthetic content for what feels like years. Thank you for bringing that! ❤️‍🔥

Thank you for this! I used to be so offended that people thought I was cold/aloof when I wouldn’t even do anything so I tried to be Natural Essence. Needless to say if Natural isn’t in your blend, you’ll just look atrocious lol I’m actually really able to pull off full Ethereal looks (mermaid, renaissance, goddess or pirate) and it doesn’t even look costume-y. Just like I was made for it!

Great video! In terms of classic / ethereals and looking from another era...think of it more this way: Classics look great in period shows etc, because their features are so balanced and their demeanour so poised, it lends itself to acting/ appearing in shows etc about other eras. They have a neutrality ( in a good way !) that makes them versatile for multiple looks and roles without feeling out of place. Classics never tend to look out of place (unless wearing something mega extreme or overwhelming their features/ energy) Whereas Ethereals look like they belong somewhere else.... they sort of don't fit in right now. Maybe they would look amazing like a renaissance art or a 1920s silent film, or medieval, or Ancient sculptures / artworks and stories. But the point is, they don't fit in with the 'now', they look like they would fit better somewhere else. They remind you of another time, something far away and faintly remembered. The past is also distant from us, a different temporal space. If that makes sense? This is also nice in that this opens it up to be more inclusive to different bodies/ races etc. Classics - can fit in any time period or place Ethereal - belong some other place, but not here and not now. They remind you of something / somewhere far from now.

Dark romantics please 💜💜💜 love your videos, you're a winter queen 🌙

Exactly what I needed ! As a non native english speaker, I really appreciate the way you illustrated your video. Excellent 🖤

Amy Lee from Evanescence 💎🖤 especially from the music video, My Immortal.

This kinda made me realize that ethereal is my main essence, I have a bit of natural and dramatic as well, I kinda wished I had a more dramatic than ethereal, but I think ethereal is still really cool and pretty. It reminds me of how all my (Halloween) costumes are based on dark, earthy otherworldly creatures (dark faun, autumn forest that becomes a creature, raven demon and fallen angel warrior, etc.). I find it a lot harder to put this into day to day style than costumes thou :P Costumes you can go all out with, and you can embrace that otherworldly aspect of ethereal, that can feel odd in a daily outfit. Also kinda struggle with how all the recommendations for ethereal are very feminine (I dress more androgynous), and very light coloured, so this helped a bit. As a dark autumn I go for the more washed out colours from my season, white would be very un-harmonious for me and too bold for the ethereal essence, but muted browns, muted greys or muted blues with black pants and brown leather boots looks amazing. Because of my colour season I go more for a dark faun/dark angel/dark creatures that live in the dark autumn forest otherworldly than mermaid or fairy otherworldly. Oh, on materials, I have a few amazing dresses from viscose that remind me so much of water, it's amazing! Another recommendation that I never see for ethereal, but works wonders for me is having a hood to your top layer. An oversized hoodie, a sleeveless shirt with a hood, or a cape with a hood for outerwear, it gives that same draped effect that's so often recommended. Also on jewelry; chain earrings! (like a moon earring with a chain with a cuff).

I don't remotely have Ethereal Essence (as much as I wanted to lol) but commenting and following this series since every video of yours has something new and interesting. Happy to see you back and hyped for Dark Romantics and Deep Autumn dark aesthetics

It's Rituel de Fee ( in terms of pronunciation) It means " Rituals of Girls". I guess to evoke the idea of witchiness and spell casting in cosmetic rituals. Like that girl/feminine acts of beauty and creativity are also a magical act. Is that what you are wearing on your lips in this vid? Its super cute !! (Sorry for all the comments btw)

I'm also a graphic designer. I hear you! I was so much happier and productive while working from home. My mental and physical health has suffered since returning to office. Take care of yourself, love. We adore your videos and we'll be here for whatever fits into your schedule.

We appreciate your content so much! Don't feel pressured to rush it. Quality is much more important than quantity, but so is resting. 🖤 Edit: I looooved the part where you said embracing a dark aesthetic is being with OK with not being approachable! That is exactly it!!

Another great video. Thank you for your diverse examples. As a plus sized girl it made my heart flutter when you showed the woman in the Selkie dress. I never see myself in fashion commentary videos (if im not watching someone who focuses on that area in fashion). Im glad you took time to yourself, and you should take all the time you need. 🖤When do you think you'll reopen the Astrology style readings? Will you next year?

Im so happy 🤭 i hope your week goes well too. Im manifesting that your workplace will let yall work from home again, it just makes more sense !? Especially for creatives, where the environment/vibe is so important for the outcome. Im an ethereal, natural, gamine, i dunno what order tbh. I loved this video from top to bottom, the "starter pack" was so cool. i love sheer fabrics so much and theyre going to be trending next year apparently as well as other ethereal styles so im very excited to see that. Ive been looking for a sheer maxi skirt, sheer dress, and/or a sheer/mesh fitted top. Excited to see your next video.

another perfect video again

thank you for this video 🫶🏻 you have inspired me to finally lean into the dark aesthetic that i have always wanted to have, but was too scared and confused to get! hope things get better with your work ✨

This was ridiculously helpful and I’m so curious to learn more about your Astro styling!

I feel like in a still photo I’d have classic/dramatic essence, but my roommate told me my main essence was etherial because of how I move and interact with the world. I think that’s such an interesting thing to consider as you’re breaking down your aesthetic. But this completely explains all of my makeup choices. I always go for a gloss and sparkly eyeshadow and that is completely wrong for my kibbe type. But it feels right! I want to try more with flowing fabrics. Velvet and georgette feel like a good starting point.

I love your videos they are always so well thought out and informative and quite beautiful!

Thank you so much for the time, energy and thoughtfulness you put into these videos! Can’t wait for the other essence videos.

I LOVE this series!!! Its exactly what I needed 🌹

Finally, I have found something that speaks to me! Thank you. I liked and subscribed.

I love so much the way you explained that essence is something that you feel about someone, I completely agree! Also, thanks to you videos I been feeling more confident to embrace and acept my unsettling energy and darkness, I been criticized a lot all my life for it and been trying to be more approachable but it's just tiresome, so please take care of your self I can wait impatiently for you next videos! 🖤✨️

Oh! This was made for me! Thank you so much!

This was worth the wait, the make up part was really helpful and I need to find that pearl necklace now

Yay this is me and THANK YOU!

Being constantly bombarded with content from all over the internet…I truly enjoy spending some of my day with your videos!

I've been waiting for this .. thank you 😊😊

yeeees I've been waiting for this video

I loved this video! Is it possible to channel ethereal in a cold weather country? A lot of the fabrics and such are super light weight

You could post once a month and I’d still be so excited for your videos.

Great video! I have ethereal essence in my own blend (dramatic/romantic/ethereal) so I was tickled to see a deep dive into dark/alt style for that essence. Note on dark neutrals: Midnight blue definitely reads as otherworldly and somewhat unapproachable, especially when styled with metallic colors, celestial motifs, or both. Again, thank you!

Wow. This was a surprisingly well thought out & articulated way of talking about one's personal fashion sense & style. I really dug it. Though I'm much more narrow & stream lined in how I dress & think, I can get this. Was interesting. 🦇

You explain everything so beautifully. I use you for character inspiration. I want to make the most captivating women.

Just Subscribed 🙂🙂

Yesss was waiting for this. Thank you ❤

I love how you describe very specifically how both classic and natural are quite opposite to ethereal and would be hard to find together in a mix and especially with a high dose of E, and yet here I am with my verified ENC (40/35/25) blend. Its possible ;)

Any ideas on what kind of short hair could look nice on ethereals ?

thank you for this video !

If we're talking music, I think Kate Bush should also be on this list :)

lucky 666th like. Thanks for a great video!

you look soo much like a natural

I love you

What are the best dark ethereal essences movies to get ideas please wonderjng how i could have outfits as a pure natural body type with Ethereal, Natural and Ingenue essences but want to try the dark essences and im a mum too how can i incorporate this please?? Emily

do you do private style consultations?

I wish you'd do dark aesthetic videos for bright springs. I feel like black does nothing. I'm better off wearing gauzy whites and blushes. Shifting into my ethereal completely and letting my clothes be nearly nude and bright and sheer and glittery is all I can really do...

Please do dark gamine ❤

I love how in depth you go and sll the examples you give! Take your time with video making, real life is important and we're happy to wait! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on style, its a really refreshing perspective and has made me excited to try new things i wasnt brave enough to before 🫶

Can anyone please recommend me a natural+ethereal muse? I can´t really think of anyone and I need some inspiration...

Really don't think of Diana Ross as having a DARK aesthetic... but since you went there, maybe Michael Jackson- especially starting with the Bad era.

I'm a soft classic with ethereal essence 👋 We exist, I promise lol

be careful of astrology

Can’t wait for this series 🖤🩷 maybe it will help me decide 🤣 So far I feel like ethereal is a little bit too soft for me 🫣