Zendaya is long, angular, and basically all yang as a pure Dramatic. If we are being frank I think the two systems need to work hand in hand. I believe that Anne Blyth is a Soft Gamine but in this film she embodies the essence incredibly well. According to Kitchener, the Angelic (also known as the ethereal) essence is the most yin essence. Physically they can have curvaceous figures and alluring eyes. They can also wear small-scale florals, puffed sleeves, lace bows, and small or youthful elements to their overall look. I am a Flamboyant Natural in the Kibbe system and often look best with relaxed, effortless hair and pieces that honor my vertical line. It is second nature to them. He proposed to Scarlett without knowing much about her. Take this quote from Gone With The Wind where Rhett (Clark Gable) proposes to Scarlett OHara (Vivien Leigh). While Kibbe has Nicole Kidman as a Flamboyant Natural. Because if you look at Marilyn Monroe, and Beyonce (both verified romantics), they have two vastly different essences.
As mentioned above. With only a sexy nightgown to her name. Think Scarlett OHara in the scene above. The face of a Theatrical Romantic woman has such perfect features that it will look attractive in any hairstyle. The whole body of Theatrical Romantic women is much less influenced by the female Yin than the Romantic. This is one of the harder essences to pin down and is especially hard to integrate into your everyday style. They look fantastic in luxurious silk textures and fabrics that hug the body. I also relate to this pairing because while I am also a Flamboyant Natural, I have about a 35% romantic essence.
After she accepts she accepts his umpteenth proposal, he is taken aback as to why she accepted this time. I think today it includes natural textures, fibers, abstract shapes, free-flowing hair, and a general reference to mother earth. The best will be retro-style pin-ups, additionally (for the evening) decorated with a diadem or a shiny headband. While Julia Roberts certainly does have some natural essence to her and fits the FN description very well, we cant negate her romantic essence and how well she looks with romantic influences to her look. But because fashion eventually commercialized this function it morphed into an effortless, easy-going style that we associate it with today. Because I have almost equal parts natural, romantic, and dramatic I can usually pull off full looks from each category. I feel drawn to the ethereal essence, but probably have the flamboyant gamine ID, with natural, romantic, and ingenue influences. They consume pieces, try them on, and then dont actually like them enough to integrate them into their wardrobe permanently, so the cycle repeats itself a month or two later. They simply have to accommodate their vertical and their width first. 
You can see her fuse both the Kibbe dramatic style lines and her ethereal essence style at different red carpet events. Then they'd be a bit more similar. So here you can see the importance of considering your essence. He believes we are more like blends of the essences. Naturally, masculine cuts, geometric and symmetrical hairstyles will be the least suitable. 
They dont mind killing and feel no remorse. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Find style tips, outfit inspiration, and fashion trend updates here. The best will be retro-style pin-ups, additionally (for the evening) decorated with a diadem or a shiny headband. He also tweaked where the romantics and gamines fell on to the yin/yang spectrum. This is a slight variation from Kibbe who puts Gamines more in the combo yin/yang spectrum. I'm here to share lifestyle hacks, travel tips and fashion ideas. For my romantic essence, I do well with lace and some seaming but cant pull off the overly voluptuous silhouettes. Its a community for fashion aficionados and for the newly fashion-obsessed to come together on a shared love and interest. However, the more you study your style the more you will learn your essence boundaries. In Kitcheners system, the gamines are referred to as Playfully Dramatic with Yang Essence. What do you think about my thoughts on Kibbe femme fatale? However, I think this is a grave generalization and understanding of the natural essence. And here we have two ladies on the beach the petite Jane Seymour versus the much less petite Marylin Monroe. Cher is a great example of a dramatic essence. I also look good with pieces that have a natural textural quality to them and are not overly confining (overall). There mostly no need to display skin because its her personality and looks that catches the guy without even touching him. The Kibbe theatrical romantic essence also has a steely resolve and rarely moves from it. She doesnt lie then, instead, she takes pleasure in the ensuing chaos. Its hallmark traits are angular features (sometimes, not always), intensity, extroverted sensibility, and a love of fashion. Full affiliate policy,here. They appear almost magical in their essence, like a fairy, mermaid, or goddess. She dont always make it make it obvious, however, when questioned, she rarely shies away from the truth. Physically they often have some broad features and a strong shoulder line. Theyre so beguiled by her that theyll say yes to almost anything and are in trouble before they know it. As you can see, red lipstick goes well even with delicate color types. She probably chose this beautiful makeup by accident. Revisiting The Theatrical Romantic Body Type. Although todays femme fatale has largely the same characteristics as the Golden Hollywood one, the major different is how they come across. From there you will not only have a blueprint for what style lines you can harmonize with but also what details and looks from other essence families you can start incorporating into your style. The most prolific example of style archetypes came from David Kibbe in the 1980s with his book Metamorphosis. I have a video about this here. McJimsey believed you could be a composite of types, unlike David Kibbe. Here we can see a dramatic/romantic essence combo. Physically, Nicole Kidman meets all the requirements of the Flamboyant Natural with verticality, width, and blunt yang being her physical profile. John Kitchener offers online analysis here. Essences (in the kitchener system) are closer to "Face types" not body types. And Kitchener adds in that extra missing puzzle piece of what clothing pieces and clothing styles harmonize with your exact yin/yang balance and overall vibe. Both Kitchener and Kibbe reference Liza Minelli as a hallmark gamine. In her book, McJimsey followed on with the yin/yang balance and started to map out different physical traits for each that would apply to 6 main archetypes: Dramatic, Athletic, Classic, Romantic, Gamine, and Ingenue. They included 5 main families: The wildly popular Kibbe System is composed of 13 different IDs that fit into 5 main styles families and can be a bit limiting and people often run into issues feeling as though they might not fit into one of the available boxes. The reason for this is her expressive, winter color type and not the effect of the sharpening Yang element. So what other qualities may a Golden Hollywood femme fatale have? For a complete deep dive on how to dress with an angelic/ethereal essence, check out my video: If you want to have your essences professionally typed and get your exact percentages, John Kitchener offers online analysis here. It is also difficult to recognize the features typical of Theatrical Romantic in her face (without a lot of makeup). @Gabrielle Arruda, Kibbe has "typed" Rihanna from a grainy picture on a flip phone when she was 16. I have done some Kibbe fashion youtube videos, and often ask people to comment on which outfits they like the best. Especially that Vivien Leigh, both in her personal and professional life, often played the role of a seductive femme fatale. And the romantic essence example was something suitable for many other flamboyant naturals. Ask friends to help you pinpoint your essence specifically, as they know you best and can help give an objective opinion. The Kibbe system is often criticized for having too much focus on fashion and beauty. John Forsythe (David) arrives home to find an unknown woman, a teen delinquent(Jody) asleep in his daughters bed. To emphasize the theatrical (and perhaps even commercial) beauty of Theatrical Romantic, you should choose very feminine and romantic hairstyles. The Classic essence will choose timeless pieces with slight construction and shape to them. And when I say simplicity, I dont mean simple clothes. They are often described as delicate with rounded features and bone structure, wide-apart eyes. Web-shaped designs, sumptuous textures, and ornate details are common. While I have verticality and kibbe-width, I also harmonize with the romantic and dramatic lines and style essences, which makes those popular choices in my videos. There is some misunderstanding about Salma Hayek and her classification as Theatrical Romantic. However, I play with trends and dramatic silhouettes often, and sometimes embrace intricate details and romantic silhouettes. This is only made easier by the cheap and accessible fast-fashion empire. Eyeshadows can be an additional element of makeup, but they are not particularly necessary. Her mother is clearly heartbroken but accepts the denial. Their style includes decorative florals, frills, ruffles, and vintage-inspired pieces. Pin the below image so you can refer back to this article along your style essence evolution! He said she *might* be TR. This immediately endears Lucky to her even more. Such hairstyle will not adequately highlight the fascinating beauty of the Theatrical Romantic. A Theatrical Romantic woman has many of the characteristics of a Romantic type. That scene to me, spoke volumes. Finally, a comparison of the faces of both ladies. The essence yang is sharper, cooler, and a bit more unapproachable. This addition plus his insistence that ingenue remain a part ultimately rounded out the identity system itself to be more inclusive. Mi casa s au casa! However, she has an ethereal essence because she exudes an other-worldly vibe. And honestly, I dont know how helpful that would be in finding my best overall outfits and style. So we are examining the vibe of the face, not necessarily the body. Retro lace outfits combined with baroque elements best highlight the beauty of Theatrical Romantic. Scarlett replies saying that she wants a big diamond ring. You instantly know that shes bad to the bone and that she deserves all thats coming to her. A great example of this is Zendaya. Her mother tucks her in bed and leans in for for a kiss. As a hidden attraction, you possess steely resolve, unrelenting drive, enormous will, and a bold, creative and innovative outlook on life (Yang) He would have seen old movies in order to help type celebrities and apply essences, including the theatrical romantic body type. However, in the 70s the fashion industry adopted the natural style lines and morphed them into what we know today as effortless, easy-going, and natural. We may earn a commission from you clicking a link in this post. She has a bold presence with over-the-top fashion styles and always masters them with confidence. Welcome! If I went solely off Kitchener I would be in the dramatic and romantic essences only. The Angelic Essence is the most yin and ethereal essence. Kitchener and Kibbe were both producing these systems during the late 1980s. He wasnt thinking beyond her looks and didnt even think about whether he liked her for who she was. Please note that I originally wrote this blog post in 2015 on my previous website, GET the LOOK. Ive been taking trips down to old Hollywood lately in search of the theatrical romantic femme fatale. How is she different to todays Hollywood femme fatale? Style essence. 170 cm, or 57), Moderately long vertical lines (depending on how round the silhouette is), Shoulders slightly sloping or straight, can be angular, Hands and feet narrow, small in relation to the height, Forearms not too long, slightly rounded, THEATRICAL ROMANTIC FACE CHARACTERISTICS, Jaw slightly tapering, slightly pointed, less often wider, Nose delicate, narrow, or slightly wider, Cheekbones slightly or more strongly defined, THEATRICAL ROMANTIC HAIRSTYLE & MAKEUP, The face of a Theatrical Romantic woman has such perfect features that it will look attractive in any hairstyle. Innocent yet, wise in the ways of the world. I believe she also has a small amount of natural essence as well. She played Cathy Ames in the mini-series East of Eden, a wicked and spoiled woman, a complete villain. I feel really stumped on how to incorporate being FG with having classic essence, when FG is all about high contrast, spirited patterns and accessories, and classic is all about blendedness, moderation, and neutral colors. So ultimately, my recommendation is to find your kibbe ID and then explore your essence blend. The Ingenue Essence is a small-scale yin essence. The clothes they choose should harmonize with that ID but should not be limited. Now, with style essences, John Kitchener evolved the system to yes, add ingenue and angelic essences into the mix, but he also believes that people are not only ONE ID. But, if youve found your ID, explored the lines, and felt like a component of your style is still missing, this is that piece. I am all about trends and love them, but I think most people are going about their personal style in the wrong manner. Once you know your essence, it will provide insight into how people see you and how to exude your most natural, authentic, and beautiful self. Later, on another date, Lucky tells her what hes thinking of doing with the money he hopes to win in a race. Here is another example of where Kitchener deviates from Kibbe with his essence theory.
Its this quality that infuriates men and yet makes them want the femme fatale even more. Below, there are a few photos of Jennifer Love Hewitt (Soft Summer or Soft Autumn). Two people of the same body type can look quite different. Salmas photo is quite unique. I have a question, but first I want to thank you for making Kibbe and essences so accessible. This determination has served her well in the past. 10-15% of an essence can be used for accessories, 20-40% of an essence can be used for one garment, 50%+ of an essence can be used for an entire outfit. Kibbes system has long been adapted and misinterpreted from his original intention. One of Jane Seymours best roles is also worth mentioning. Prime celebrity examples include Emma Stone and Marilyn Monroe. So while some naturals may prefer to have functional pieces, and simple layering in their styles, I think that doesnt cover the true natural essence of todays culture. This generalization is probably why EVERYONE wants to type themselves as a romantic or theatrical romantic. Why? He tells her how they are one and the same, implying that like him, she always looks after numero uno and does whatever she has to do to get there. Even his original book has some ideas that seem to misalign with what he says today. For style, they often embrace irreverent color with pattern mixes, menswear influences, and whimsical accessories. So did Rusty in Viva Las Vegas and Solitaire in Live And Let Die- to a crime Lord but moneys money, right? Now her idea was a bit more conceptual and it wasnt until Harriet McJImsey laid out archetypes to match the yin/yang balance of each that these style systems really started to take shape. Feel free to browse around. Excited at this, she remarks Oh David, Im really flyingnew clothes, new shoes, riding in a big new car!. The beautiful thing though is that the money isnt always for her (at least in the films Ive seen!) And my dramatic essence lends me to try more extreme silhouettes and trends. The classic, smooth bun is not the best choice (perfect for the, THEATRICAL ROMANTIC WARDROBE & JEWELRY, baroque patterns (see above Agnieszka Widochas dress), baroque decorative elements both in the wardrobe and accessories, Iskra (DC) + wietlisty, Wietrzny, Karmazynowy, Iskrzcy. However, the addition of features specific to the Dramatic type plays a vital role. Lets also look at the fantastic outfits of our Polish representative of the Theatrical Romantic type. But, have no fear, essence is more intuitive so its actually less of a process. Simplicity and authenticity should always come first, even with your style. For instance, my hair doesnt look great unless its more natural, free-flowing. After the Yankees invaded the South and destroyed her fathers plantation, she and her sisters worked their fingers to the bone to make ends meet. Besides, we usually describe Salma Hayek in terms of beauty rather than as a charming femme fatale. Although these elements are important, we should always remember that inner self-love and self-confidence not material things or outer appearanceare whats most important in life. And they also do well with structured menswear. Before Vivien Leigh played Scarlett OHara, the career of Jean Harlow (Theatrical Romantic) was in full bloom in Hollywood. First and foremost, Jennifer looks excellent in the Theatrical Romantic makeup. Jennifer Love Hewitt, unfortunately, doesnt seem to know about it. With Kitcheners system, your body structure and other features are analyzed and given a percentage form to help you balance out your full look. Some of the information below may be outdated. (source). From McJimsy evolved Kitcheners style essences, and included an important 7th essence; The Angelic also known as the Ethereal. This is amazing! While her hair and the silhouette of the dress are slightly more romantic in nature, the leather strap details, makeup, and long flared silhouette harmonize with a dramatic essence. Agnieszka Widocha (Theatrical Romantic) versus young Salma Hayek (definitely Romantic). They can also have a tall, waif-life appearance, and sometimes an oval-shaped face. People assume shes sweet because she looks sweet. It is important to note that often yang is described as masculine, and yin as feminine. the theatrical romantic femme fatale is always on a mission and it usually requires money. Yesterday I posted on Reddit to get a more objective view of my essence, and everyone was pretty much unanimous in saying classic and ingenue. It is a pity that Agnieszka Widocha rarely surrounds herself with a style appropriate for her beauty. For more on essences, finding your own balance, and examples, check out this video: I personally like Kibbes description of natural more than Kitcheners because I find Kitchener makes the natural essence sound too perfunctory and a bit too functional. Hope this clarifies things. However, a lot of people can sometimes feel boxed in with the system. That is false. However, FNs commonly wear longer, looser slip dresses with far fewer dainty details. We could apply other adjectives to these words as well, but I find it to best be described simply so as not to further confuse or bias your understanding. Kibbe has a more analytical way of looking at your yin/yang balance and which dominant traits you need to take into consideration. The Natural Essence is described as the casual yang essence. Your style is your own, and this is the beginning of your personal style recipe. Przechowywanie techniczne lub dostp, ktry jest uywany wycznie do celw statystycznych.
They seem to never be afraid to try new, bold styles. Marilyn and Beyonce do have similar characteristics and they both have a lot of lush yin (in kibbe). Przechowywanie techniczne lub dostp, ktry jest uywany wycznie do anonimowych celw statystycznych. While some of the pieces shes wearing have more tailored lines and classic styling techniques, her accessories, hair, and overall vibe are definitely natural. (source). Theyre immediately blinded by her looks and atitude. Looking closely at her face, we can notice a pixie hiding behind her delicate, feminine beauty. Today he insists that clothes do not have an ID and really any ID can wear any piece of clothing, it is about crafting the full look to harmonize with your body ID. And this is where Kibbe and Kitchener can offer some insight. The charming Vivien Leigh, a winner of two Oscars, is considered the leading representative of Theatrical Romantic.