I realized a couple of months ago that as an adolescent I put my fantasies in a box and never looked at them again, because I wanted to fit in. A few months ago I asked myself: what were your fantasies when I was younger and this really helped me with my style. Because I connected to something again that was lost for a while. Sometimes we are overwhelmed by the fantasies of others as adults, so it’s important to free ourselves from all this stuff and get back to the roots 😊

My style fairy godmother

For FREEEE? You are officially one of my favorite and one of the best and most generous KZfaqrs of all time!!

I think this is the most practical fashion video I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been watching them since 2010

The intro is such a flex, she can make literally any style suit her and this is why we take her styling advice lol

Instead of buying new clothes, try on accessories! It's not about the garments, it's about the styling of said garments. And let's not forget hair, makeup, and shoes. They can change the game. Thank you for this video and the worksheets! Very informative, as usual. I shall invite you over for coffee the day you’ll buy an old French castle in the countryside 😉

I would love to be considered. Kibbe: Romantic Essences: Romantic, Ethereal Color Season: True Summer Style Statement: Serene Romance Fantasy Style Goals: "Victoria Magazine; Jane Seymour; English cottage; flower garden; lakeshore." Outfit ideas to choose from: working from home, lunch with friends, a casual winter coat plus a spectacular winter coat, comfortable shoe ideas, an A+ "I'm retired so I can wear whatever I want!" outfit.

PLEASE DO MORE personalized fantasy build-outs. I live for your personalized image boards!!

My number 1 fantasy that only makes sense to me is the gorgeous girl in Agatha Christie books how got randomly married at the end. If you're an Agatha fan you might know what I mean but its a feeling

It’s so good to hear someone talk about blending your fantasy with your reality and examining what is resonating about that fantasy. So many influencers tell people to just dress for their reality and forget about their fantasy self (especially more capsule wardrobe/minimalist influencers) but I feel like that robs people of the creative process and the ability to find true individual style. Great advice!

My daughter in law is Indian. As a tall blonde it has been a revelation that I can dress up for Indian occasions in bright colours, flowy chiffon and bling for days and look great. Lived my life in jeans and a t shirt. Life needs more fantasy.

My version of the Bardot problem is Zoe Deschanel. She was such a major style icon for me for years and then one day I looked in the mirror and felt like I was playing dressup 😂

What helped me while gathering my aesthetic collage is to put my face in the center of it) sounds slightly narcissistic, but it worked.

I love how you are so confident and good at this but aren't talking down to us or acting as if people are dumb. And you don't tell us we're inauthentic because we have clothes or fantasies that don't fit our reality as it stands, you give us tools to help us bring a bit of it into the wardrobe we'll actually wear. Thank you ❤

❤I started both trauma therapy AND a personal style overhaul around the same time a year ago.❤ The journeys of both interconnect more than I had ever thought they would. I'm literally augmenting my therapy via self discovery in my personal style, & visa versa. For example, as someone who has always acted, dressed, & basically developed an entire persona to become the way that would get acceptance, love, & attention from...my parents at first, then crappy boyfriends next, then bosses I wanted to take notice of me...I realized I had become a real-life version of Julia Roberts in Runaway Bride, mirroring everyone in front of me I was desperate to belong with...not knowing who I was, what * I * actually liked in clothes, music, food, hobbies, etc., outside of all their influences & preferences on me. I've been discovering myself from scratch, and YOUR videos and blog posts have been SO instrumental for me in these challenging times. I can't thank you enough!

*Yay, she's back* . Another fabulously done video. I'm more into home aesthetics than fashion, but there are certainly cross-overs for me. I've applied your methodology into my home. I'm an INFJ personality type, soft natural, love a muted earthy color palette, casual yet stylish, leaning into masculine elements yet also appreciating soft vintage lace doilies. I love mid-tone woods with curves and simple details, a bit of industrial. Vintage books, landscape art and pottery are a vibe. I know how to cook, can and garden. Indie folk music plays in the background as we sit lakeside around a campfire. The bedroom diffuser emits lavender and vanilla in Spring/Summer, cedarwood/patchouli/vetiver in Autumn/Winter. There's a Labrador Retriever nearby always. Money is needed, status is not. Hours long deep dives into subjects are fabulous. Stand-up comedy is the best wind down, George Carlin. Flannel lounge pants, t-shirt and suede fleece lines slippers are perfect evening attire. Wavy hair, just long enough to put up on hot days, a great skincare routine, and natural make-up. Dark roast coffee, cream no sugar, 2 cups..good for the day. Lunch at 11 a.m. , a home cooked meal by 6 for supper, chocolate and nuts for a bedtime snack. My fashion fantasy is comfortable footwear for a dressy occasion. I'm an Artic Muck boot, Teva sandal, clog kinda gal. Looking forward to this series Gaby, you rock!

Podcast?? Yay for Gabby. Its truly a mission to find my authentic style that feels so close to home and confident and doesnt look like im trying too hard. Think put together but not overly done. ❤

I love the sea witch section! I moved to the sea 5 years ago after a long time working towards it, and I’m much happier.

I appreciate the time you take to explain how this works. It is a lot to take in and figure out, but I no longer feel like there is a rush to get to where I want to be. That takes a lot of pressure (that I put there) off myself and gives me a chance to think about what speaks to me. This video has come at a time where I'm evaluating my purpose (something I had never really put any thought into) as I consider a career change. I know you're not here to give life advice but this journey into figuring out my personal style has really helped me to start mapping other aspects of my life. Thank you so much for your time and attention!

This is exactly what I needed in my life! I feel like I was on a path towards my dream style, but along the way, I found the advice of all these professional stylists which indicated that my vision wouldn't look good on me (which I agree with to some extent). Just recently, I've started to try and integrate what had been my dream style with clothes that I actually feel beautiful in. Here's my submission for your next planned video: I'm a Kibbe romantic with romantic, ingenue, and classic essence (in that order), and a true summer with a preference for the lighter and darker ends of the palette (deep teal is my favorite color). My fantasy style is what I call "rustic mid-century English countess." So there's a lot of influences from English country fashion (tweed! knitwear! boots!), with a mix of refinement and ruggedness, as well as influences from the 30's through the 70's. I work from home so my most frequently worn style is polished from the waist up with comfy bottoms. I'm also a volunteer usher at a theater, where I need professional, but not attention-grabbing clothes, and nothing noisy or reflective. And of course I love long walks in the woods in an area with changeable weather. I wish you all the best, Gabi, and thanks so much for your invaluable guidance!

I struggle when I need functional clothing, lounging in the house with cats and a kitten especially in home office (with video calls), gardening, running errands etc. I'm happy with my style in an urban office setting but not so much at home walking around the countryside and when I work from home as a pet owner, especially in a colder climate. If you could incorporate some factors such as cold temperature/ seasonally appropriate dressing and pet-proof home office sets that would be super helpful! If further info is useful my parameters are Soft Classic, Soft Autumn with classic, ingenue, natural essences. I adore feminine, girly styles with classic silhouettes and a touch of effortless relaxed feel.

you're so talented at guiding the creation of a vision and explaining it all clearly. just know your work is so appreciated!

Hi Gabrielle. From all KZfaqrs, and generally fashion expertes, I think you are the most genuine. I’m a designer and your methods and words resonate with the true will of helping people with solid fundamentals, which I believe design is. After that, I'd like to be considered! - Kibbe: Soft Gamine - Season: True Spring flowing Light (means that I wear the softer and lighter colors of True Spring and the brightest and warmer colors of Light) - Essence: Ingenue, Romantic, Gamine - Style statements: Clean cuts, Luna Lovegood, happy girl but not childish. - My fantasy: The crafty, playful girl stereotype but refined and reliable. I do embroidery and sewing and I like to incorporate my works in my wardrobe, but it could easily flow into bohemian, which I hate and doesn’t fit well with my Soft gamine shapes, which I love to fully embrace. My ingenue essence is very strong and with a playful and whimsical fantasy, it’s very risky to be perceived too childish (I'm 30y/o and people already think I'm 18/20). I really like a bit of sparkle for the evenings with make-up and accessories, with pink, lilacs and greens. - Outfit idea: Every day, not too formal office, walks in Tuscanian cities (I live in one of them, the streets are very irregular and there are many climbs and descents), walks in nature, relaxed evenings with close friends.

Please, do more aesthetics in your style videos. I really appreciate your guidance in fitting different fantasy elements into our personal style on a daily basis.

This is so fun bc like.. i can see my 10yr old self LOVING this exercise. Having someone say, this is what you like, how can you make it Yours? Just rly sweet, bc we rly Are so limited as adults from having Reality crash down on us every day, saying we can't Have this or that for whatever reason.

You are by far my favorite style KZfaq channel, and I have consumed an embarrassing amount of YT style content! I have used a similar process that you described and call them "style personas" instead of fantasies but they are born from the fantasies I love. They are inspired by me but it helps me to think of them in the third person. I have named them all Rocky like my handle, which is not my real name, and have a general mood board for each, a "scentspiration" mood board for fragrances for each, and an interior design mood board for each. I have also written mini bios, defined the foods/flavors they like to enjoy, the types of music they listen to, the types of activities they are found doing, etc. I do not buy items unless they fit my style parameters (body, color, lifestyle, etc) and then ask which of my style personas would wear or use this item and how? And if the answer is none, I realize there is something about the item I likely appreciate and find beauty in but that does not work for me and therefore is not a wise purchase. The best pieces and outfits I put together are when I know more than one of my style personas would be happy to rock the outfit. I am currently working on designing a Canva stylebook and printing it for myself to have a nondigital copy of my inspirations and guidelines. I love the prompt and can wait to watch the videos! Here are my answers to your prompt: 1. Kibbe: soft gamine 2. Kitchener: gamine, ingenue, natural (in that order I am pretty certain) 3. Season: warm autumn (I sometimes use the whole autumn palette and borrow from the softer warm spring colors when I want brighter colors, basically I prioritize warmth when it comes to color) 4. Style Tagline (I don't have a tagline but I have 4 main buzz words that I defined with 3 other words to illustrate further what they mean to me, like a style buzz word thesaurus lol): Adventurous (playful, bold, exploring), Effortless (carefree, sensible, cozy), radiant (warm, charming, luminous), creative (artistic, whimsical, dreamy). 5. Style Roots (inspirations from nature that inform my style aesthetics): Sun, Flower, Earth 6. Style Personas (which are basically my core fantasies but I'll try to marry them into one): Rocky - The Whimsical Wildflower, Rocky - The Vintage Storybook Heroine, Rocky - The Mid Century Jetsetter, Rocky - The Cozy Cabin Dweller, Just Mom: The Minimalist Maven 7. My style signatures and things I am known for: color and pattern play, hats, scarves, statement glasses and shoes, and dresses and skirts. I wear some pants but rarely, mostly to lounge at home. I have hiked ten 10 miles on a mountain trail in a dress if that tells you anything about my commitment to them. They obviously were made from pragmatic materials. I didn't hike in a ball gown lol. 8. Style memories: the first photo I saw of Iris Apfel in the green brocade blazer with layers of bangles and giant round tortoise shell glasses, fashion spreads of twiggy, a mid summer's night dream with Michell Pfeiffer, Mary Kate and Ashley boho era of the late 90s and early 00s. 9. The outfits: if possible I would love to see spring, summer, fall, and winter versions of outfits for the following scenarios: lounging at home, work from home, work at the office, errands, brunch with friends, and outdoors activities. If you have to pick a season because that would be 24 outfits ;-), please choose spring or summer as they are my favorite seasons. 10. The Fantasy (not fully realistic to achieve but what I wished existed and want to incorporate into my style): A Day In The Life of a Vintage, Retro-Futuristic, Urban, Seaside, Forest, Flower, Nymph and Artisan - The setting takes places in a quaint seaside city that is a bit Amalfi Coast and a bit like the island of Kauai. My home sits in the middle of a very small cove on a little rocky island just big enough for a home and some green space. My little island is connected to a pristine beach by a small walkable sand bar path. The water is vibrant turquoise and we are surrounded by lush mountains with waterfalls and forested bluffs. My home is not isolated. I live in a walkable beachside neighborhood full of small shops and cafes. The houses draw from both English and French countryside inspirations with lush gardens and winding paths and roads, and while my neighborhood seems to draw more from 13th century inspiration, in the distance you see the city and cultural center skyline full of solarpunk-like small skyscraper-esque buildings. I make my living as an artist and artisan selling a unique mix of oil and mixed media paintings, ceramic and earthen wares, crochet, knit and embroidered goods. I spend my mornings reading by the seaside as the sun rises, drinking coffee. I work on my latest commissioned piece in my lush garden until around 10:30 am. Then I head to a local seaside café for brunch with my family. After brunch I head back home to gather my hand-made artisan goods and then head to the local park to sell my goods. After talking with customers and tourists and selling out of my product I head back home to meet friends for an afternoon casual tea and charcuterie on my front porch. After my friends leave, I tidy up around my home and tend to all my plants, before showering and getting dressed. I choose an above the knee flared knit skirt with a mix of colors, patterns, and full of floral appliques. I choose a slightly relaxed linen peasant top with bishop sleeves and embroidery all over. I can''t decide between a straw boater hat or newsie hat with silk flowers but end up wearing a silk bandana with butterflies instead. I grab my crossbody satchel and leather fisherman sandals and head outside. I walk alongside the beach and seaside bluffs to the city center passing all my favorite theaters, museums, and restaurants. I meet a friend at a local university for an evening lecture on the influence of solarpunk philosophies in modern architecture. After the lecture, we heading to an outdoor beer garden to have a drink, appetizers, and discuss the ideas in the lecture. I head home grateful for the evening summer breeze and the moon light dancing on the sea waves. I wind down with one of my favorite shows and head to bed to get plenty of sleep because tomorrow is Monday (my weekend), and my daughter and I are going hiking, waterfall hunting, and kayaking in a nearby tropical mountain park. I put some prompts related to my fantasy in chat gpt and it made me a series of images! It matches fairly closely to something I imagined and I just made a mini mood board collage with them. If end up choosing my prompts for a video, I can happily send you the mood board if that is helpful! 🙂

all the stock footage made me feel like I was watching a Neil Breen movie and I mean that in the best way

ooohhh pick me! Kibbe: Dramatic / FN Kitchener: Dramatic with a touch of natural Colour season: bright winter Fantasy style goals: Tilda Swinton + Iris Apfel with a touch of Stanford Blatch - working artist, trend avoider, bold and colourful. Urban but not city, art galleries not nightclubs, beaches not bars. Style statement: Striking Creative Outfit ideas: weekend catchup with friends, working at a creative office, going out to an orchestral concert or play, weekend errand run, art gallery trip.

What a beautiful, thoughtful way to present the fashion version of “worker smarter, not harder” and “put your finite energy to that which will produce your best results.” Someone earlier in the comments requested a tweak on the 5 outfits for “your fantastique life” with a weather seasonal shift, and I think that is a speed bump/hiccup I share. I’m mostly natural with sprinklings of romantic and ethereal, and taking my summer wardrobe into winter (Gulf Coast winter) gives me … pause. T-shirts are too dressed down, button downs are only for sun protection, and I’m still looking for me in the winter blahs. Now I have a couple more ideas to extend into that search. Thank you Gabrielle.

Gabrielle, you are incredible at what you do, I got so many aha- moments and inspiration from this video. Thank you!

I've watched this video many times and I think I will keep watching it. Not because it is hard to understand but because it allows me to enter a truly self-care energy, to reconnect with the inner child and dedicate time to what I like but tend to overlook as I deal with obligations, errands etc. Thank you Gabrielle!!

This was such a great video! I would love my summary to be considered! Kitchener: Natural, Romantic Kibbe: Soft Natural Colour Season: Warm Spring Style Statement: Free & Romantic Intellectual Fantasy Style Goals: seaside cottage- lovingly restored, antiques and bookseller, overflowing bookshelves, steaming cups of tea, a cozy cat, handmade quilts, lush vibrancy and toastiness of colours after a rainstorm or when beside a wood fire, stained glass leaded windows. Suggestive without being overtly sexy. Core style memories: Evelyn O’Connoll (the mummy 1999, this is the main one), Marilyn Monroe (specifically and only- Banff national park photoshoot, river of no return casual era). Outfit ideas: gardening/yardwork, loungewear, casual errands, seasonal work outfits (summer in particular- winter is easier for me)

Super satisfying seeing the example of Florence Welch’s completeness in the integration of fantasy with her goals

I love how it feels like we're talking about dreams and life, but at the same time taking the steps towards it by action. Great job, Gaby ❤

Gabrielle! I really enjoy your videos, and especially these ones about finding you own style. I appreciate that you propose exercises and insightful questions to us, so we can apply the knowledge to our own personal situations! You make it fun and with lots of examples, which makes it easier to assimilate. Anyway, by thinking about this, I have come to terms with my main fantasy: "English University Teacher teaching in Paris," sounds absurd but I'm still working on it 😂

Ever since my chilldhood I have been having three creatures, I identify myself a lot. A butterfly, a cat and a fairy. And since my quest for personal style began, those creatures have influenced my style journey. And in a way, I'm pretty deep there I think. I mean, people already call me a fairy or a kitty (my username might help with that too). But of course, I could go deeper. Maybe after doing those worksheets I have clearer vision of how to go there.

My fantasy self is a vintage glam, 70s sunshine academic. My style parameters are SD body, ingenue/romantic essence with a touch of natural. I’m a bright winter and love wearing bright pink.I need outfits for a Saturday at the library, farmers market and park with my toddler. Then I need something cute to wear to my friends birthday party at a decent restaurant. I feel like I only have nice clothes for work, but not for when I want to enjoy my life and express myself.

If it's not too late I'd love outfits for walking the dog and playing with a toddler (in the park and at home), going to dinner at friends/families house and date night ❤ Kibbe: flamboyant natural Kitchener: dramatic, natural, romantic Colour: true/warm autumn Dream/goal style: 70s glam mixed with 90s rock I don't often wear makeup and enjoy no fuss hairstyles. Your the best! Thanks so much for you content ❤️😍

Thank you!

I really appreciate this video. The level of obsession you're talking about is my natural homeland and you madbe your example of a more out-there fantasy about aliens feel totally welcome. I usually do feel like my interests are more fringe than people making this kind of content are expecting, but in this video I didn't even feel like all the reassurance was needed, I guess because the idea of a fantasy was so centered, or because I'd already been doing these things with my own fantastical fantasies. I always find all the "YOU" and authenticity language unpleasant, because that's not my fantasy!!! but here it feels a lot more welcoming than I'm used to on other channels, like there's more of a real sense that everything is optional if you want it to be/you're not bothered or here to correct people if they do something that isn't "allowed" :) I don't have a history with your own content like that, but the impressive generosity of designing all these different outfits for some of your viewers makes me want to subscribe and come back (whether or not I happen to be one of the the lucky viewers). It makes it seem like you read all the comments, or a lot of them, and listen to your viewers. Kibbe: FG Essences: I always saw myself as "gamine body, dramatic face" and thought I had to pick three between ethereal and natural essence, but according to your chart I don't have much dramatic essence at all and would be gamine>ethereal>natural? Could that combo cause a dramatic-like impression? I love flowy boho vibes but recs for anything with natural are often NOT made for my body. I use sleeveless tops and split and asymmetrical skirts to get that look without overwhelming me. (I am not the best with faces, but to give a comparison, people say I look like Millie Bobby Brown, but I have more of a big wide funky nose) Color season: soft autumn Style Statement: sophisticated otherworldly: someone who could be from a different part of space and time, but can be taken seriously, with a dash or more of practicality, not a fun cloud cuckoolander Fantasy Style Goals: mysterious art deco steampunk Outfit ideas: date, do-what-I-want hiking :), outdoor winter, indoor winter, office, or anything is fine!

What you are wearing in this video are two of the best looks you ever had😍especially the second picture be suits you perfectly 💕💋

You look AMAZING in the library: the makeup was en pointe!

I always love your practical examples. May I offer my own style parameters: Kibbe: Flamboyant natural Essences: classic + dramatic, sprinkle of something more feminine Colour season: Dark autumn For the past years my style goal has been "gender bending space pirate" and I still stand by it. I like combining practical, utilitarian and comfortable attributes with happy nonconformity. I feel drawn to cyberpunk and solarpunk aesthetics in an equal measure as art deco and menswear inspired sharply tailored clothing from the early 20th century. I need clothes for these activities: Walking the dog, Working from home including video calls, Doctors appointments, Train travel ...and I have a class reunion coming up PS: I burst out laughing when you mentioned aliens as an almost anti example for an aesthetic. I am that person that is so out there that you thought they wouldn't exist. No no, I'm here. That's why I felt compelled to write here to become one of your future examples.

Hi Gabrielle. This is really great work. I've been following your videos for about a year now and it's been an inspiration to me as I put together a style for myself literally for the first time in my life. It's overwhelming and I still don't know what I'm doing lol but you've been quite helpful.

Yayyyy! Keep it coming! I just found out by being typed that I’m a Soft Natural with classic, romantic and natural essence. I’m an autumn. And I need help ❤❤❤😢

Just over halfway when commenting this and see the section about the style you did for a long time but required so much. I had the same with 40s/50s style fashion. I wore it for almost a decade but the amount of effort for me was insane! Hair, make up, undergarments the whole lot to get the look but it always felt like it just wasn't quite right! Still absolutely love it now and admire Miss BeeTownsend who does an amazing job and it suits her so well. For me I find I tend to want to dress vintage when things are tough, that whole trying to get back to past to a supposed easier time. I'm now finding my style fantasy is more like a boho beachy vibe with classic elements - this just becomes a bit tricky in the freezing cold winter we have

THIS is probably the best guidleine of personal style I've ever encountered! Thank you so much for your unique concepts, deep dives and focus on individuality 💖

Video suggestion: How do you go shopping when you have a distinct taste but also genuinely need to build a wardrobe up in a shorter time span? I don't want to waste money on clothing I don't like but a lot of my clothing is from high school and is quickly becoming unwearable.

Dear amazing Gaby! This has been the best and at the same time most holistic video on style I have ever watched! I went through it twice and sent it to my girl-friends! I'm a hynotherapist and work with the future self concept and your ideas made my view more holistic, fun and tangible. Thank you so much for your thoughtful, deep and precious work in the captivating field of style and fashion! Hugs from Zurich, Switzerland! 🤗❤💫

Wow, great job with the editing

Sooo inspiring! Thank you 🌸

That intro was amazing! 💜

Congrats on your podcast, Gabby! Glad you’re back!

I loved that format at the end

Wow. Your videos always hit ❤

Danke!

Fabulous video!

Omg five new vids in one day! What a treat ❤ I came across your videos recently and no joke - binged every single one!! Been waiting for more since lol. Adore your content!!

I have to say that your style advises, perpectives are another level!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I am so excited for a 50 minute video!!!! You're a gift 😍

Eines der besten Videos von Gabrielle, vielleicht sogar das beste...und es gibt viele ! Danke und frohe Ostern❤

Love this! When i came across kibbe and started to lean into Gamine, things started to open up for me. Your fantasy concept feels very natural, thanks for this!

Yayyy some new content! Perfect timing because I planned on buying a whole new wardrobe over the next few months. I was supposed to order some clothes today but I felt like I needed to really narrow down what my dream closet looks like. Literally perfect timing. You look amazing btw 😍 loving the red lip!!

5 minutes in but just wanted to say I'm so excited that you have a podcast! Can't wait to listen to it 😊

Gaby!!! You are a genius. I want so much success for you! I hope you get that European property!!! It's funny, around the time I did my personal style map following your advice, I had a similar eureka of "oh this one specific thing is the nexus of all my disparate interests", *and* had a similar experience of realizing an adjacent style i loved a lot was one that took a lot of work for me to achieve and i didn't really like how i looked when i wore it. But also i recently rewatched a formative music video from my college years that made me originally want to get into white dresses, and realized that "get into white dresses" has been a style goal for me every spring/summer for *fifteen years* without me making any headway. I'm not entirely through the video yet so maybe you address this but i have come to feel that your personal style forces you to re-evaluate your self-image. I think in some ways, i pursued the uncomfortable style (while neglecting style basics i love more and are more "me") because I don't like myself very much, so i have to grapple with that and the effect it has on my bad shopping habits. Taking the long road to coming to the same conclusions everyone else has come to already about how we overconsume because capitalism makes us think we can solve our psychological issues with material goods. I actually need to refine my personal style map but checking things i'm interested in against my map, the term i used to describe my dream style (i fell in love with your phrase "free beauty" and was trying to come up with something that similarly summed up the whole vibe - mine is "undercover princess" which is a lot less grand sounding but it is inspiring for me/makes sense in context), and the three words i have on the map, remains one of the most useful ways to keep my style in the forefront of my mind when i need to shop. So I am looking forward to doing your fantasy style worksheets in concordance with redoing my style map!

I just wanted to say a big thank you. It's taken me almost all day, but I've just finished the style worksheet but it was worth the time to do it properly, I had my colours analysed a couple of weeks ago, and it was a bit of a surprise - but also, so many things 'suddenly' made sense. Happy to say, I have most of the wardrobe I need already, but I need to edit stuff getting in the way of living my fantasy'. I'm closer than I thought. Now I have a new take on my colours, the workbook and the Pinterest, and tomorrow start editing. I've decided to leave black even though I'm Bright Spring since 'beatnik' is one of my style inspirations. Thank you most of all for being you.

brilliant!!!!

Excellent transitions in your opening.

I find the style videos where you suggest outfits to fit occasions, colour palettes, and essences etc. to be both interesting and helpful. Please keep doing those. I don't know if my style fantasy is a fairy tale but I want to dress like I'm a successful World travelling artist who paints on location, art journals, and writes for a living (even though I'm retired). Now I'm going to download the worksheets and see if it actually works for me....

Gabby, I love everything about you and your content. I just found you. I can’t wait to watch more videos from you ❤ from Australia

Your makeup and outfit looks so beautiful and harmonious!

wow i've recently experienced similar thoughts and it's like the universe have brought me to your video! one of the best fashion advices ever, so underrated!!! keep up the good work 💚

Great video! Your content is pretty new for me. I love how you merge lived experience (including the outgrown, first iterations) along with aspirational fantasy. You've put a lot of work into making it possible to build a fluid but coherent look based on deeply felt inspiration. Whatever you do next, I'm interested! PS - edited to add: I plan to develop my personal style on the concept of "lunarpunk" - which fortunately is fairly undefined compared with "solarpunk", and have it work for me as a GenX woman working in economic activism. I think I'm Kibbe Ethereal and Kitchener Romantic. Wish me luck 🌛

I love your makeup in this video. It suits you so well. Beautiful lip color.

Thank you, Gabby! This was such an interesting and exciting video. My fantasies are Pre Raphaelite painting, Stevie Nicks, and the film Picnic at Hanging Rock. Making a Venn diagram of these is going to be illuminating! I’m really keen to check out your Podcast, too.

This is so high quality! Your view of fashion is holistic and knowledgeable! Thank you for sharing!

This video is perfection! I very much appreciate how much time and effort you put into creating and editing this- I'm sure it was a lot! So grateful to you 💗

First of all I'm so happy you're back! I love your videos and I watch them multiple times beacuse they're so inspiring and give me such great ideas!😊 I would also be very grateful to be considered in the next video! These are my style parameters: Kibbe: Flamboyant Gamine Kitchener: 45% ethereal, 20% gamine, 20% ingenue, 15% natural Season: winter cool, but I'm not very concerned with this one as long as my outfit is cool or neutral My aesthetic: I resonate with academia aesthetic and I tend to dress mostly androginous. I often incorporate edgy shoes and more feminine details near my face. I like to describe it as the soul of an alternative archaeologist from the late XIX- early XX century living in the body of a modern student Fantasy style goals: I would love to incorporate some ethereal vibes to my current style, something Galadriel from Lotr would wear if she was an archaeology university student Outfits ideas: going to university to attend classes, going to university to work on dusty archaeological materials, going out with my friends and summer outfits (I struggle a lot with building something that doesn't feel boring during this season) Thank you for your amazing work Gabrielle!❤

I've finally managed to watch the whole video. This is amazing! So smart and important advices ...seriously. ..I laughed when you said that you are introvert who speaks a lot 😅 the same . The french new wave was probably the most defining point in my life too!! It's just I can't help it: I've always seen Brigitte Bardot as a romantic type ( Une Parisienne , And God created a woman..) and with just some more mystic vibe I would see her as a ultimate romantic ❤ it's ok if that is just me but that is how I imagine myself in the future . Somewhere by the sea , maybe hacienda somewhere with beautiful nature around , me connected with mother nature even more ( aromatherapy, doing yoga, gardening, reading outside ...all the the things I already do) I love that mystic or ethereal touch when I am at home but still very romantic and seductive , but when I go among people I need something a little bit edgy, dramatic to feel like myself . Btw I'm summer , I love a lot of purple, pink, blue, periwinkle blue and turquoise on me and around me You really inspired me now: it's time to stop being lazy and just sit down and go deep trough all my desires P. S. I think I'm theatrical romantic. Also I enjoy drawing, knitting, designing my clothes

How much I love your videos and advice! I am a 58 years old woman of mixed ancestry (Anishinaabe and French settlers) and, while I am into affirming my own identity, I trying to show my unique vibe and I don’t want to feel like I am wearing costumes/regala. I work from home coaching women and I have to make in-person presentations time to time. I am a grandmother of 5, with 2 living in Korea and California. So I have to travel light for extensive time when I visit my family in Korea or California (In live in Quebec, Canada. I am also a caregiver of an 87 years old mother who lives in a privileged retirement home with judgemental people; I want to be assertive enough to encourage her to show her vibes with embarrassment. In this intercultural context of my life… I am a natural creative person (no longer dramatic as I need to smooth the vibes), I am apple shape (overweight) and my colour palette is cool summer. So my needs for outfits would be: 1. Going out for concerts and dinner; 2. Playing with grandkids and dogs; 3. Jumping in an aircraft with a carryon for a 18 hours flight to join my granddaughters; 4. Visiting my mother at the retirement home; 5. Working from home with some pause for meditation and stretching exercises. If you have some tips on how to vibe in an intercultural context, I would be delighted. Chi Miigwech (means thank you in Anishnabe) 2. Formal presentation with 50 peoples 3.

SOOO happy for a new video 🖤 I would love to be considered & see what you come up with! Kibbe: Flamboyant Natural Essences: Natural, Dramatic, Romantic Colour season: Dark Summer (using 16) Style adjectives: Relaxed, Edgy, Free Fantasy style: “Rockstar girlfriend” (hate the name), kinda grunge, touch of Kate Moss (I’m also working on other fantasies such as boho meets witch in the woods with touch of ethereal style & a general sense of 70s (including men’s) style) Situations: job interview, date night, hang out with friends, active wear, wedding (guest) I just want to say thank you for all the effort you put into these videos- the scripting and editing must take FOREVER, and it’s so creative and fun. Thank you 🧝🏽‍♀️⚡️

Finally!!! I love the idea embracing our fantasy selves vs the mainstream mantra of letting her go. I suspect this is the key many of us have been looking for.

I love your entire look in this the red nailpolish, t shirt, hair, makeup- was perfect!

:o blessed with not only an upload but a podcast!? yessssssssssssss this is awesome I'm actually really glad you started out with a definition, because I had such the wrong idea when the concept was originally brought up. Glad to see it was way different to what I thought :) also that dark ethereal look at 30:00 or so is killer; really speaks to my vibe personally and I love seeing this combo. I've been gearing up for exploring how to have courage to actually embrace some styles and then mash different concepts together, and then figure out how to make versions that are appropriate for the office, and other events. Just want to ad one thing though: for the folk who have disabilities, chronic health issues, struggles with wonky mental health and/or otherwise have innate demands on their energy (low spoons) - i'm cheering for you. take care of your needs first, I absolutely believe that you will arrive at the conclusions you need to about style eventually. Give yourself your own timeline for exploring, and definitely pause a little extra if possible to check why you're not inspired to deep-dive on something. These pauses are great chances to explore differences between specific disinterest and depression-induced anhedonia, for example. You got this :)

Had to comment once more to say that the person who suggested that video is a genius and I'd love to see you make it!

You take the problems I have and make them feel solvable!!!!!

I love examples and when you to sample outfits! This is super helpful!

Awesome video

First time I've been here in years. VERY impressed with this video and am definitely doing this. BTW; I'm over 40 and this is so very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you so much for this video! It was the key that helped me finally unlock and identify my own personal style. All your videos have been so helpful, but this one helped me pull it all together. 😊 I looked at my Pinterest boards that I have been amassing for years and I realized I have 3 stand out themes. I was able to use the venn diagram you suggested to see where they overlap. And .. BAM! It all makes sense. It helped me think about how and why I love what I do and influences from childhood on. I have been putting together outfits from my wardrobe! It has been amazing! Thank you so much! Pure GOLD! ❤

Thank you so much for making this video. I always find your videos so helpful and really appreciate how thorough you make them - it's obvious you put so much work into your content ❤ I really love the video ideas you suggested and would like to be considered if you're still adding to your list 😊 My parameters are true summer, soft classic, with ethereal, classic, and natural essences. I tend to lean a bit delicate, minimal, and slightly casual in my outfits. My fantasy is a lotr elf noble woman who is also a dancer and watercolour artist, who lives in the forest surrounded by animals. The situations I'd like outfits for would be: 1. Office work (polished/smart but not super formal) 2. Walks in the countryside/volunteering with animals 3. Lounging at home 4. Meeting friends for coffee/lunch 5. Dance classes I have an extra one too if it's ok to ask 😅 I live in the UK but am hopefullyyy going to Hawaii for 2 weeks this summer 🤞🤞. I'm very pale and burn instantly in the sun, so while no amount of styling will ever make me look like I belong on a tropical island, I'd be really grateful for any advice on dressing in a way that still feels authentic to me in a completely different climate than I'm used to. Thanks again Gabi and I look forward to listening to your podcast!

Love your channel! I would love to see outfits for Wes Anderson style (polished colorful eclectic vintage, 50-60s influence). Parameters are Kibbe romantic, Kitchener ingenue, pastel color palette. Life events could include loungewear for studying, workout, job interview, going out dancing, brunch with friends

gaby you look SO GOOD here

Gabrielle, I found you after hitting a low point in my self-confidence and you have given me so much useful information (I just started your workbook!). I would love to be considered for the example video, but no worries if not--you have already helped me find strength through style so much! Kibbe: Soft Natural Kitchener: Natural/Gamine/Ingenue (still testing these) Palette: Soft Summer Style Statement: Approachable, creative, put-together Style Fantasy: Hedge witch, androgyny Outfit needs: work from home, business travel, date night, athletic

That next video sounds so interesting! My style parameters are soft natural with natural, romantic and gamine essence and a dark autumn palette. Im studying art restoration and archeology so i need outfits for class, for work, for date nights, formal events and for job interviews My fantasy is like indiana jones inspired but its not too far away from the life im creating Im 23 so i struggle with looking my age and put together at the same time

Hi! Love you, you are amazing! Is there a book that you sell with all the worksheets organized, like a guide? Would love to buy it!

Great video! I'm expecting a baby in May, and I'm fast finding that certain lines and styles do not mix well with newborns, but will drop my toolbox elements and a couple of fantasies here. Kibbe ID: Soft Dramatic. Essences: Dramatic, romantic, ethereal. Color palette: Dark Autumn. (I've been leaning on older sources, such as Caygill, but find it simpler just to say Dark Autumn.) Style words: Sharp, subtly sensual, otherworldly. Fantasies: 1930s literary/theatre life in New York, adventures in Shanghai, coffeehouse in Vienna.

Ooh, I love this little fantasy combined with reality outfit. I would love to see more! For a prompt: my fantasy is historical fantasy but make it goth, I am inspired by big dresses, corsets, draped fabric, and cozy and natural environments. I would say I have elements of dramatic, romantic, and ingenue and my colors are more deep winter. (I am not sure how to use community tabs works, if anyone could help me post that there, that would be appreciated)

I would also like to be considered for your next video 😇 Kibbe: Dramatic classic Essences: classic + dramatic+ a little bit of ingenue Season: winter My aesthetic: Lucius Malfoy + Eva Green vibes, but in the modern days) I would describe my future wardrobe as: casually regal and defined, with a hint of dark queen vibes. But like I didn`t put much effort into it. Outfit ideas: 1. potential outfit for a summer outdoor music festival. I attend one or two almost every year and really struggle with this. 2. work from home outfits 3. Weekend with a branch and a later visit to a local food market. Gotta get those groceries) Thank you!

I love your deep dives and how intentional you are in your videos. This reminds me so much of Uta Hagen's 9 questions for actors. p.s. talk away please don't feel like you have to fast forward over yourself because you're "talking too much". I've learned so much from you, thank you!