BEGINNER'S STYLE GUIDE ☾ COLOR ANALYSIS + KIBBE + ASTROLOGY

[@RogueTangent]

I also just came to the realization that I'm a winter after a lifetime of thinking I'm an autumn. Olive skin is so tricky! High contrast light and dark was the key to me seeing the difference. That's why we look so good in black. :) This was very clever analysis. I love the astrology style take; I haven't seen anyone else doing that and it works so well! Thanks for the great vid.

[@silkymochi]

Olive skin is tricky! & you're absolutely right about narrowing down whether youre high contrast or more muted to decide which of the seasons you, I still more to learn so I'll be sure to cover any more findings in future videos 🖤✨

[@lilaeia]

The sweet innocence you mentioned when talking about Marylin Monroe is called Ingenue: “little-girl-like”. Youthful yin, as opposed to Gamine which is youthful yang. The Ethereal/Angelic is timeless, rather than youthful. Ethereals have a distant, far-away-ness about them, a kind of intangibility - sort of like they are not quite of this world… instead of the sweetness and innocence characteristic of Ingenues. Unless you have both essences, lol, in which case you’re a mix of otherworldly and sweet/innocent! 💖😇

[@silkymochi]

Awww thank you 🖤🖤🖤

[@lilaeia]

@@silkymochi 🥰

[@marieluvie]

This style essence things is like connecting dots - so fun! I am a true spring and a natural and what I’ve noticed about lighting and home surroundings is that wood paneling or being in wood cabins makes me shine.

[@silkymochi]

Yes I love that connection! Because finding out our season, kibbe and essence from our astrological placements not only effect our fashion or makeup but the places & decor we surround ourselves in 🖤 it's important to have our safe spaces like that

[@lifegrowingtowardsthesun]

I think what people are confused about is that they assume that the dark/light seasons are just generally dark/light, but they are actually dark/light FOR THEIR SEASON. Autumn is an inherently muted season, but a dark autumn will be dark FOR AN AUTUMN, meaning dark but still with a level of muted to them. You have too much clear contrast to be an Autumn, so you would have to be either a Winter or Spring, depending on your other factors like skin tone. I would definitely agree that you are a dark winter rather than a dark autumn.

[@silkymochi]

Thank you! And all agreed, also because I'm olive overtoned there was this misconception that I was automatically warm but after many years of trying to wear warm & autumn- found out that is not the case lol but thank you for this confirmation about my contrast, nothing against spring but some spring colors look washed out on me vs winter colors always look more natural on me. Also a good factor is makeup, nude lipsticks never look good on me but even dark lipsticks read more as a nude lipstick on me (the more you know haha)

[@onipot9639]

I am a dark autumn - winter. I call it a a late November!! I can't go too warm or too cool, I can get away with a bit more warmth than coolness. I am a neutral olive with dark brown hair and eyes. Black really suits me, in part because I have very dark eyes, this is why some people think Coco Chanel loved black, it brought out the glow of dark eyes. You are probably soft gamine, the soft gamine, is actually sometimes quite broad like a soft natural but shorter, like Hayden Petinere. Ellie-Jean is great at Kibbe, but she isn't great when it comes to essences (just as a general fyi for anyone interested - no shade, she is lovely!). Essences are also about your vibe, your personality and non physical traits (voice, way of moving, way of emoting). In Kitchner you can be up to all of the 7 essences, you are a blend. Marylin is ingenue and romantic primarily. You have some natural romantic essence for sure, maybe some gamine and ethereal to, maybe also dramatic and classic. I hope this is helpful :)

[@onipot9639]

summary of essences in Kitchener ( there are some physical elements to, but in general they aren't so clear cut, so I included the vibe they give instead) Also you can have these traits and not have essence, it's really more of an art than a science, less rules and yet weirdly more complex than Kibbe. All most everyone is a blend, of up to all 7 ( but all 7 is unusual) Natural - relaxed, broadness, asymmetry, a firmness that is casual (like trusted pair of boots), warm, cozy and friendly, earthy. Dramatic - assertive, confident, sharp, engimatic, intense, regal, powerful, maybe even a bit dangerous. gamine - playful, quirky, boyish almost, lively, charming in an off beat way, a lil mischievous twinkle to them, energetic, youthful classic - refined, neat, tidy, elegant, traditional, clean, symmetrical, chic, crisp simple designs that dont overwhelm. romantic - vivacious, charming, sensual, seductive at time, warm, relaxed in self assured way, a touch of that femme fatale vibe, inviting inguene - girly, sweet, innocent, youthful, sometimes doll like, playful but in a more gentle way Ethereal - mystical, serene, soft in a wise way, seems out of place/time, unusual in a non-assertive way ( not passive either), gentle, neither mature nor young, a softly mysterious vibe. For more I would check out Kitchner's youtube channel and Gabrielle Arruda :) Hope this is useful!!

[@silkymochi]

I love that you call your season by the month because it makes so much sense! I do appreciate the assessment but I dont work in any of the gamine lines lol I've always loved that body type & have tried outfits that would look amazing on a gamine but they make me look like I'm bursting out of them or I look too wide for them. I landed on soft natural because the same silhouettes that work on other SN such as Katy Perry, Scarlet Johannessen & Billie Eilish have the same effect on me. If I were to wear the same silhouettes as lets say Hayden, I would look extremely frumpy if I dont accommodate to curve. I mainly feel strongly about my kibbe because I have forced gamine lines on me for years & it's given me body dysmorphia as opposed to SN where I finally feel my best self 🖤 I definitely appreciate the essence though because that's the one I'm still on the fence on lol

[@onipot9639]

@@silkymochi Sorry if I made you uncomfortable when it comes to the SG vs SN thing! When it comes down to it, you know yourself better than anyone else! I am glad you found lines that make you feel good! At the end of the day, this stuff is only to make us feel our best! Yeh essences are complicated, and the thing to remember is most people online say you have 3, but you can technically have all 7, its more about understanding the percentages - not in numerical sense, bit in - how much of that vibe can you pull off. But also if you want to pull of a certain look, how you can do it. Definately check out Gabrille Arrudda on youtube for help on essences, she also has a chart that lays out the physical and non--physical traits associated with each essence. The fact that you can pull of a micro fringe, to me is a sure sign you have some gamine in your blend!! (So does the celeb you mentioned who also has one) Also it would be awesome if you made a video or a guide to astrological signs and fashion! I feel like I always am drawn to clothes that resonate with my scorpio moon, but then make them more casual and balanced /softer with my libra rising.

[@silkymochi]

Oh no you're fine! Sorry if it came off as a sensitive topic but loving my body was a journey and finding myself in SN has been super liberating since I spent literally years trying to be Gamine lol I do reference Gabrielle Arruda a lot on my tiktok but didnt know they have a youtube so will definitely check it out 🖤 also thank you for even watching my video, still finding how I fit in in this space of youtube lol

[@_sh4rp]

I've been going through this journey myself too!! It's so nice to see someone that's also just exploring it and figuring out how to implement all of it. I love Ellie and her style roots, I also love Gabrielle Arruda for essences. I had never heard about using astrology for style but I will look into it now, it's always freaked me out a bit how everyone says cancer risings have a round face, and I was always called "carita de luna" when I was younger.

[@silkymochi]

Dressing as your rising sign as always been a thing but even more emphasized on tiktok! But I have another perspective that I'll be showing this Sunday so hopefully it helps 🖤 but yes when it comes to Kibbe + Essence I love Ellie Jean & Gabrielle, theres also a creator on hear Mikaela I think? She has short hair? But she has a lot of great insight on color

[@oekmama]

I‘m guessing Dark Winter, since it’s closer to Autumn. That would explain the mixup. The Black you‘re wearing makes your skin sing. The contrast is lovely. I guessed it! Yay!

[@annominous11]

I would love a video for how to pull off more dark Goth/edgy styles when you are a light season (especially a Light spring 😭).

[@silkymochi]

This is actually my next video 🖤 still filming it and doing research but coming soon!

[@estherwilliams7005]

I never thought how astrology might mix with kibbe and Kitchner. Super interesting and I will definitely be looking into this. I agree you come of as a pisces or a cancer. I am a pisces and I recognize a fellow pisces in you.

[@silkymochi]

Awww I'm glad you felt my Pisces energy 🥹 & yeah! I was thinking "what are things about us that never change & we should honor them before buying a trend"

[@heavenleigh8183]

omg so happy i found your channel thank u for combining these 3 aspects of style. it’s like my little niche is fulfilled

[@Viborasi]

I'm anxiously looking forward to the dark aesthetics for autumns 🤭💜

[@AnisaAkeya]

Omg I thought I was the only one who combined all three of these things to find my aesthetic. I was gonna do a tiktok on this but wasn't sure how to word it

[@silkymochi]

Yeah it's really helpful to use all three because they're things about us that dont change! Ive been doing a series on tiktok about this & it kinda just happened naturally so I'd probably just start with yourself, talk about your kibbe, your astrology etc & your personal aesthetic journey!

[@madisonj5136]

I think you’re primary essence is a romantic ethereal classic, with a dramatic (gamine) undercurrent. That’s me just guessing, but you should also check out Merriam Style, she has a lot information when it comes to color season

[@madisonj5136]

So glad KZbin recommended your video, because these are literally the topics I’m currently obsessed with 😂

[@silkymochi]

Thank you I'll check them out! And I appreciate this because out of everything, the essence was the one I was least confident in- but on tiktok I kept getting ethereal & classic, but I see the romantic & dramatic - someone else here said gamine because of my bangs lol And I'm glad I was recommended to you! I appreciate you joining me on this journey 🖤✨

[@xxShemoXpreshnSxx]

I love so much seeing how much engagement you’re getting!!! Also I died when you said target lighting is the least horrifying lmaooo

[@silkymochi]

Dude thank you 🥹🖤 I appreciate all the support you've given me! What a journey! And its true! So many stores have terrible dressing room lighting or theyre going for a moody light & I can't see anything 😂

[@xxShemoXpreshnSxx]

@@silkymochi your videos are so cozy and perfect for my weekend mornings 💕

[@Lalaland099]

This was really well made. Learnt alot.

[@silkymochi]

I'm glad! I plan on making more like these ✨

[@saralbruno]

So glad I found your channel!!

[@silkymochi]

I'm glad you found me 🥹🖤

[@grace-fp4zd]

OMGG I’m also a dark winter in the natural fam (pure N probably describes me best but since that’s gone i’m closer to FN but i thought i was an SN for a while) with dramatic, classic, and ethereal essence with aries and pisces in my big 3 who loves style id systems and astrology. helloooo twin

[@silkymochi]

Omg were like fraternal twins! Got some of that natural in common, lots of essence and astrological commonality! 🖤🖤🖤

[@lucianadiaz7386]

This is amazing!!

[@silkymochi]

Aww thank you 🖤

[@TigrisAquino]

Omg! Totally came across ur TikTok’s!

[@silkymochi]

Hiiiii 🖤

[@strawberry-fieldss]

You mentioned Dita, being a winter, and Ellie Jean in the same video and I immediately subscribed. I feel like the default typing for east or south East Asians is autumn, unless proven otherwise, and that’s lazy typing!

[@silkymochi]

I agree! As I mentioned I was automatically assumed to be an Autumn as an Olive tone Filipino but after learning that all asians can be even Springs, Summers & Winters was eye opening Also thank you for subscribing 🖤 I'm a huge Dita fan and I reference her a lot!

[@splinterinberlin4668]

Thank you for a lovely video. bit of topic but your lipstick is absolutely beautiful. it really suits you. may i ask what brand and color it is? :)

[@silkymochi]

Thank you so much! Its Hourglass lipbalm in Lure 🖤

[@splinterinberlin4668]

@@silkymochi Thank you so much. Btw. I would guess you are a dark winter too. I think a vampiric colour palette (like dusty lavender & blood red) would really suit you. thanks again

[@silkymochi]

Yes! I normally wear all black & red lipstick on a daily basis buuuuut if I do incorporate color, I love lavender & dusty blues and any vampiric inspired so you absolutely spot on!!

[@splinterinberlin4668]

@@silkymochi ah thank you. i study astrology and combine it with styling as well. i love combining the two. I'm also i pisces rising. and i think we always look the best when we dress a bit outer worldly with a veil of romance :)

[@16ieebet]

i found that the easiest way to find out what season you are is to try on differend shades and colored lipsticks

[@silkymochi]

That absolutely can help! Orangey reds and nude pinks look so bad on me vs more berry tones = Im a deep winter!

[@16ieebet]

@@silkymochi its the same for me and im also a deep winter!!

[@maloneaqua]

Audibly gasped when you said Aries sun

[@silkymochi]

A lot of people do too 😂

[@fifimsp]

You had me until the Astrology. But if it is real, the good news is my sun sign, my rising sign, and my venus sign are all the same.

[@silkymochi]

Understandable, but thats why I like to discuss diverse methods when it comes to style - there's something for everybody 🖤 but I'm glad you liked the rest!

[@fifimsp]

yep. I'm not stopping anybody from enjoying yourself.

[@lissacroft919]

I personally think you are a soft gamine or gamine. Flamboyant gamine possibly because of your dark essence. Audrey Hepburn was a Flamboyant gamine but there are many more people who you might be able to resonate with. I agree with you being a dark winter. You look amazing in black!

[@silkymochi]

I appreciate this! The reason why I dont think I'm a gamine though is because Ive been wanting to fit into gamine lines my whole life, my mom is a Soft Gamine, my best friend is a Flamboyant Gamine & I always naturally had a more muscular & broader build then other gamines in my life (specifically in the shoulders) - the main celebrities whos proportions I resonate with is Kat Dennings & Billie Eilish who fit in the Soft Natural Side. Long story short, I'd be honored to be a Gamine but me fitting into Gamine lines was what caused me to have bad body dysmorphia & finally accepting I have a different build than a Gamine is what has helped me on my style journey 🖤 but I wouldnt doubt if its one of my essences!

[@lissacroft919]

@@silkymochi I understand that must have been terrible but I think the way you already dress is very flamboyant gamine. I know many times soft natural can get confused with soft and/or flamboyant gamine. I know this because I'm in the same boat. Look up Debbie Allen when she was younger compared to now. I'm also a dark winter too. I take bits from both of these natural and gamine and make it my own.

[@silkymochi]

Aww thank you though especially as someone who wanted to look Gamine, either it does come down to wearing what makes us feel our best - but I will definitely look into Debbie Allen & will speak more on this when I cover Soft Gamines 🖤

[@lissacroft919]

@@silkymochi Thank you but know, Debbie Allen is a flamboyant gamine. And exactly, finding what works for us in the miriad of choices. Flamboyant gamine can look rock and roll, punk and/or cultish. That reminds me of you.