Combine Your Aesthetics + Find Your Style | STYLE ROOTS P2

[@elliejeanroyden]

If you want me to make you a style file, head to bodyandstyle.com ! ♥️ the next video in this series is about combining your roots with your body type - let me know if you are excited for that! Style Roots Pinterest Board: pin.it/2iAj6Ra

[@cassyaldana]

Super excited ' 😻

[@nadajamniansuk4916]

Can you do the video about what kind of gown or dress will look good on soft classic? ( maybe all 13 body types ) I have to prepare for my prom next year and not really sure what style of dress I should go with.🤗😘❤ BTW I really love your channel.

[@jiliciar.1423]

@@nadajamniansuk4916 I hope she sees this. Keep asking and see if she responds or even makes a video about it. In the mean time check out jer other videos and try to understand them so that you can use it when shopping.

[@lawrencemakoare-z7p]

SO excited!!

[@lanianpo]

Can you go a bit more in depth/give more examples of the specific elements for each style root and how they will differ for each body type?

[@FilippaSkog]

Ellie-Jean… you’re onto something here. You have such a deep understanding of style, and contrary to a lot of “style gurus” out there you understand different styles. You get it. You’re a breath of fresh air. Your mind is structured and creative at the same time, and now you’ve created something both interesting and useful. Well done!!

[@elliejeanroyden]

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, I actually feel quite emotional having read this. I really appreciate everything you have said here! ♥️♥️♥️

[@LJ-zz1qf]

Ellie-Jean's style root theory is so refreshing, and inspiring, and just all-round amazing, because she's not looking at women's fashion from the outside in like Kibbe and Fruit-type systems, she's honouring the individual from an inside perspective; not a designer saying "I think you'd look good in this", but an individual dressing for themselves saying "I feel good in this, I choose this for myself!" and that is unbelievably liberating and gorgeous ❤ I know I'm basically just restating what Ellie-Jean herself says, but I'm just so blown away by what she's brought to this kind of fashion theory. I hope your inspired thinking is remembered the same way Kibbe's is Ellie, I really do. What an amazing way of looking at personal style ✨❤😊

[@Lollilenaa]

Wow my mind is blown; I always loved boho/60s/70s/cowboy styles, but on the other hand the more formal Dark Academia/English Country Style as well, and I always thought I was conflicted because these styles seemed so different. So interesting to think about that they might actually have more in common than I thought! Thank you so much, your system sounds so interesting!!

[@mikako4600]

I live in Japan where people try the hardest to fit into a trend. I found it very hard to find something that I like. For months, I had been struggling to define what my style is. Your video helped me hugely. Thank you!!

[@emilysha418]

Thank you for doing fashion advice that isn't based on being on trend, this is ultimately more sustainable and in line with the diversity of bodies and tastes

[@carm9716]

Such a cool system. I'm Soft Dramatic and here I'm Mountain, Mushroom, and Stone. I think this is perfect for me. Structured, elegant styles that are softened through fabric, styling, and color choices.

[@tamishakay]

I would love to see these style ingredients with older women. You definitely got something here. Us older women can use these same techniques, but our bodies are so different❤️

[@mist3995]

After all the fundamentals are laid out, doing a video for each root and how it combines with the others (with outfit examples) would be incredible! Note to self: Fire, moon and earth.

[@elagaworska7432]

Awww I am the same!!!!

[@rubinrot7161]

I'm the same too! How do you combine your clothes?

[@elagaworska7432]

@@rubinrot7161 I do hippy/witchy stuff + grungy/tomboy comfy outfits + a bit more glam and effort for the parties. But tbh, I wanna explore more things out of my comfort zone

[@kalashnikova_]

Yes, please! I'd love to see how to combine different roots. Especially those that don't seem to go together easily. For example stone, moon and fire sounds pretty hard to combine in my opinion. Combining only moon and fire sounds easy but how do you bring the stone root in there? Maybe an all-black outfit, leather leggings, a sweater and some chunky boots or platform heels?

[@mist3995]

@@rubinrot7161 Sorry for the late reply! I use fire as a base (I like when things look well fitted and a little flirty), crop tops, high skinny jeans, boots/cool sneakers and long overcoats are my favourite combo right now. Moon determines my color palette and I like when things have (earth) textures

[@eleanavella2972]

love this system. As a soft dramatic i feel like i'm 40% fire, 40% flower, 20% mushroom ! love all the outfit combos you did at the end of these cant wait to see more examples for others

[@corinnew6569]

I think we're twins! And, although Im SD and those are the essences I would pick if I had to pick, I think "Fantasy godess in the middle of a comfortable and decadent staycation" maybe fits me better. With that descriptor, I can accurately pick out clothing that really works for me. (As a very tall SD, I loved finding Irene Butsch channel here on KZbin- pinned scarves create custom fitted SD dresses that are amazing.) Cheers!

[@maddiemae73]

I just thought of this with the essences: Dramatic: mountain Natural: stone/earth Gamine: sun Classic: mushroom Romantic: fire Ingenue: flower Ethereal: moon

[@joyceadena]

Fantastic!

[@forever2778]

That’s interesting cause I am drawn to Mushroom, Flower, and Mountain

[@Juststudiothings]

This actually worked for me! I am a soft dramatic with gamine essence and dark winter coloring and identify as mountain, sun, moon😮 !

[@waahtera]

It's interesting that my style roots match perfectly with my essences. I'm a sun, moon and fire. I'm not yet quite sure how to combine it though.

[@eusounadja5738]

I think moon is also dramatic, because of the heavy rockysh vibes

[@tamishakay]

I would love to see this style ingredients with older women. You definitely got something here. Us older women can use these same techniques, but our bodies are so different❤️

[@reisatee5504]

I'm having trouble finding my style roots, since "modest vs. sensual" and "on top of things vs. carefree" are things I either don't consider, or which I'd rather be switches from day to day, but I know moon is up there (dark and experimental), and I'm looking forward to the next video! Edit: I finally settled on carefree over on top of things, because I'd generally rather look sloppy than stuffy, I really like distressed fabric and obvious mending, and I like a little chaos in my outfits, although modest vs. sensual is still a tossup. This makes my top 3 style roots moon, earth, and sun, which seems like an odd combination, but I've described my ideal aesthetic as "Nevergoth" or "Neverland undead," so it sounds about right for me

[@nevamoore5192]

Tbh Neverland goth sounds amazing. Do you have a Pinterest board?

[@reisatee5504]

@@nevamoore5192 I don't, but I should make one! My Pinterest is private, though

[@marissashea5103]

I'm much the same with care free vs put together. from day to day I cant decide if i want to dress like a female peaky blinder or a female druid type with nature and witchy inspiration. Then sometime i just toss in that techwear aesthetic out of the blue.... completely stark different vibes and i cant nail down any specific style

[@zellalaing5439]

When i did the quiz, two of the categories i felt neither/both so i just focused on the roots that had at least two of the three elements - ended up with mountain, stone, moon and MY GOSH that it my wardrobe 😂😂

[@marcelaperdomo1831]

I was watching Emily in Paris. I know it's bad but whatever. I find it fun to classify their styles. Emily is like 99% sun, camille is like a moony mushroom, mindy is earth, sun and moon, and Silvye is a firey mountain. Do you agree? I think your viewers might like to see fictional characters with this system, to take inspiration.

[@tatemitchell1479]

PART 1: Sensual Dark Carefree Delicate Experimental 1. Carefree 2. Experimental 3. Sensual So as of Part 1, I think I may be Earth/Sun. I already know I am a Romantic body type with Gamine essence. I found the “Dark Fairy” video super useful! ••• PART 2: Sun: Creative, wild and bold. Quirky. I LOVE this. Really speaks to my Gamine essence! Mountain: I hadn’t considered Mountain before, but the blazers and suspenders are somethings I’ve always been drawn to. They contrast well with my Romantic shape to again, enhance my Gamine essence. Earth: I love pressed flowers, patchwork, old books and the Dark Academia aesthetic. Something I’ve been looking into lately has been Fairy Academia, which I feel ties all these things together really well. It’s like a coquettish, ruffle-scruff ragamuffin inventor or artist living in an Edwardian forest. Very specific, but it AT LAST pins down the vibe I get from Helena Bonham Carter’s style and it explains why I’ve loved her style since I was 11 years old! That’s 9 years now haha. This has been a 9-year battle of of trying to find myself and now I’ve got it! And because of my Romantic undertone I don’t feel I have to sacrifice sensuality or femininity in order to be a quirky little weirdo haha!! Oh I wish I could hug you for helping me sort my life out lol. This is a fantastic theory, well done! I really hope you continue to publicise it so others may have a similar experience to me! For anyone with similar tastes, textiles I’ve been considering are: Dainty Florals Brown Leather Suede Velvet (in small doses) Lace Layered Tulle Lots of chains (jewellery & belts) Chunky boots (Dr Martens of course!) Corduroy Darker/muted natural colours (greens, pinks, purples, beiges, greys etc.) Hope my comment helps someone! Thanks again Ellie-Jean!!

[@bestabothworldz2766]

We have one difference Dark was chosen instead of sensual

[@chlomackin]

If you’re struggling to identify your style roots, something that helped me was going through Ellie-Jean’s Pinterest board for each root and saving the pins that resonated with me to my own style root boards. That helped me rule out which roots I definitely don’t like and also identify which specific element of each root it is that I am drawn to. For example, I knew that Sun was probably one of my roots but as Ellie-Jean says that could be anything from collars to peplums to prints. After doing the above I realised that the Sun root for me means bright pops of colour rather than quirky details. Hope this is useful!

[@ashgravity]

This really nailed it for me. My top three are Mountain, Stone and Earth, and I can absolutely see these reflected in my style over the last twenty years. Understanding my body type and season is really helping me bring in the Earth qualities in ways that are more flattering than when I was younger without pushing me completely into Mountain or Stone, which I’ve felt as I am getting older. Brilliant!

[@louise4778]

I think the roots that would fit me are 1 mountain 2 fire 3 flower This is such a beautiful way to look at style and personality, and I love that you took inspiration from nature to put together the style roots!

[@squonkydog6259]

I’m pretty sure we have the same top 3!

[@youareloved91]

I have the same top 3! Fire, mountain, and flower in that order!

[@hannahlambutube]

This is genius!! Growing up I’ve always been drawn to spookier things like ghosts, Halloween, murder mysteries, wolves, the colors black and white together. I’m an artist as well, and I work with graphite, so that of course is a little more ominous looking because I tend to go for a lot of contrast in my work. But I also love nature, and animals, flowers, coziness, simpleness, modesty, neutral colors. So I’ve confirmed my style roots are mushroom, flower, and moon 😆 Makes perfect sense because I’ve concluded my personal style awhile ago (although I can’t figure out my kibbe…🤔 ), but wanted a name for it, so this quiz was perfect! My style is very much simple, muted, and neutral colors, and I like to look put together. The kicker is figuring out how to add my moon root lol! I do that by wearing ear cuffs, a toe ring, multiple rings, my naturally voluminous, wild hair, and eyeliner 😆 That way I still look put together the way I like, but my moon root shows the side of me that doesn’t take life too seriously

[@ultravioletwaterfall]

We are very similar. Twins basically. However, I don't know if flower would suit me. I like nature/cutesy things, and I do incorporate a lot of florals in my clothing. But in contrast, I tend to style the floral/cutesy things with dramatic goth accents, sometimes a bit of dark academia, or structured, sophisticated and classic styles. Very rarely do I wear something 100% cutesy. So, I don't know. I agree with you though, her root style system is very good.

[@hyperfocusworkshop]

I love this so much. I've always described my style as Parisian chic but make it edgy. Which translates beautifully into a strong Mountain with Moon and Stone supporting it. I love this framing!

[@sophieoril]

STOP! This is exactly my style inspiration and my mix of roots but in a different order! Stone, Mountain, and Moon

[@littlefrog9553]

What I find so fascinating about this system, is that I always thought I wanted to dress modestly, but through your educational content and quiz I realize that when I don't connect with my style roots and essence, and when I don't embrace my lines, I want to disappear/not be seen. That is not the same as having an authentic modest style root.

[@15princesspeach]

Mushroom-flower and stone. Really captured my style. Thank you so much for these 🥰

[@wastelandbaby1264]

i love this system!! kibbe/kitchener have personally felt too restrictive - while they work for lots of people quite well, i'm a TR/R who doesn't feel comfortable in overwhelmingly feminine outfits most of the time 😭 this is the first system i've seen that promotes authenticity and doesn't box us in. i'm definitely moon, stone and mountain 💕 this helps me with my capsule wardrobe design thank you!

[@throughcolouredglasses9300]

Ah yes this articulates my problem perfectly!! My 3 are Flower, Moon and Earth. I'm fairly good at combining Flower and earth but putting Flower and Moon together always ends up looking tacky/childish, bit like a cheap version of tik tok e-girls. I love some good pastels and childish elements, but I think I'm getting too old to be comfortable in this. I'd like to shift towards a more polished and grown up look without having to leave behind my love for doll-like pastel crop tops and frills and colourful accessories, or black lace goth-y dresses.

[@kiki-hj4xw]

i have such an odd combination! but it totally makes sense for me, now that ive heard you talk about it! 1. flower (i love the light, feminine feel of the flower, it just feels so right in my heart) 2. moon (i like the dark, moody things that bring an edginess to my soft flowery lightness) 3. earth (i dont really like boho styles, but i do love earthy tones and i incorporate an earthy feel into my clothing) thank you so much, i love your content! 💗

[@ashleyphillips5186]

Flower describes me perfectly. I fell in love with it. It's a mix of cottage core without over doing it while still having a classic/classy element. I like some of the others too but flower fits me perfectly as I age and still being true to me.

[@louise4778]

Im excited for part three!

[@rapidren1953]

Me tooooooo!!!

[@victoriab8057]

I love your explanations of style and body type. I'm a True Summer, Soft Natural with Moon, Stone and Earth roots in that order. Now to memorise what all those mean when I shop!

[@1LNRB]

I really like this concept because it's inspirational. It's based on an individual's personal taste and aspirations. Rather than body shapes. I see potential rather than limitations. I'm a soft natural and tend to pick practical outfits over all and tend to be effortless but bland. While I've been creating Pinterest boards with my dream clothes that are flamboyant, colorful, playful, daring and glamorous. Turns out the test tells me my style root is sun, fire and mushroom. It's about right! Thanks for this!

[@muskrat_glomus]

i'm in love with this concept. it gave me everything i lacked when thinking about my style. thank you for such a deep understanding of bodies and most importantly people. love your content 💖💖

[@elliejeanroyden]

This is so lovely to hear, thank you!! ♥️♥️

[@dapplerosegrey260]

I’ve got mushroom, mountain and stone. I like the idea of understated, put together yet casual style that has a lot of neutrals. I tend to wear almost all neutrals, or denim/chambray.

[@AmyMarks]

I truly love this. I did the quiz and chose modest, light, delicate, care-free and experimental. These tie in perfectly with Earth, Flower and Sun - no unmatching words at all! And that's so accurate having watched this. I would say I am 50% Earth, 35% Flower, 15% Sun. Thanks so much for this - I think it's great!

[@jomanda6876]

Wow, your quiz really summed up my personal style. Fire, Moon, + Mountain. Mysterious, Sensual, Moody, Strong, yet Understated.

[@micaelapaulacatania1911]

I've been very uninspired with my clothes lately and this actually helped me realize what i really like and got me excited to edit my wardrobe to fit that!

[@annabananna789]

From the quiz I got Mountain, Mushroom and Stone which are all very accurate (I’m a Classic) but from this video I think I may also incorporate some flower in my wardrobe from time to time. This is such a creative way of looking at style!

[@sharrlizz]

I'm the exact same and I was also thinking that maybe there's some flower somewhere in me too!

[@julieelliott3861]

This is such an interesting and helpful video. I did your quiz and came up with Stone, Moon, Mountain but in this video Mushroom really spoke to me. Think I'll need to rewatch and probably revisit the quiz. I'm finding your system very helpful in trying to find my style & I feel optimistic that one day I will do just that!

[@jiliciar.1423]

When I first took the quiz I got mountain but when I retook it I realize I wasn't being true to myself so I took more time to think about how I truly feel and I got Mushroom and Flower in that order which is so me because ever since a preteen I always said that my style is simple but cute which is exactly what a mushroom and flower style root is.

[@mariamkhalid3206]

Omg, I'm the same

[@Julia-vp2kp]

I had some difficulty at first (i like so many different styles), but after using pinterest and selecting the outfits I like and would actually want to wear it finally became clear. My style is Sun, Mountain, Flower (and a bit of Stone). And it actually goes well with my Romantic body type and Soft Autumn-coloring!! Thank you!!

[@alicjakempisty2729]

I've been playing around with all these style systems for years, just for fun. Knew my season, Kibbe, essence, all that. I watched this video, immediately saw what my roots are, went over to your pinterest to see your boards on these roots - AND I HAVE NEVER FELT SO SEEN IN MY ENTIRE STYLE LIFE. It all makes sense now!

[@Helen-uh4mm]

Such a great idea! I don’t know if this has been requested already, but could you analyze some celebrities and explain which roots you would attribute to them and why? 💕

[@michaelabarbosa9718]

Ellie-Jean, your style roots theory is incredible! I love how you were able to identify some limitations in both Kibbe body types and Kitchener essences and build a theory that melts in perfectly. Your 8 style roots just make so much sense! I’m a Kibbe dramatic and was so discouraged after seeing my style recommendations and have honestly been neglecting them since I’ve been typed. Like you, I’m a 🍄🔥🌸 and I can’t wait to continue researching to find how I can integrate that with my yang dominant frame. Thank you! Xoxo

[@morganmae8595]

This video was SO helpful. As a Pisces, I’m constantly wanting to change my style and how I play with fashion. I like so many things and that makes it hard to put pieces together. Your explanation of combining style roots like this makes so much sense. I love your Pinterest boards as well!

[@messily1456]

Flower, sun, and stone. 💛 That was fun!

[@yannaraalejandro9828]

Loving this concept inspired in nature because it's something we as humans do instinctively. I remember myself playing on the backyard, always connected to humid earth, being a big fan of leaves in all its shapes, considering myself as a tree. But also distracted for the vast space, the immensity of the sea and the majestic mountains. I'm a Warm Autumn, Flamboyant Natural, and now adding this beautiful way to put myself together, feeling one with all I love: Mushroom, Earth and Mountain. I'm all woods, amber, waves, linen, Wabi-sabi, nomadic, and appreciate the spontaneity. To bring this type of ideas you must be authentic, so I thank you for being yourself and letting us know to find our own way. ❤

[@mamabear4728]

I ended up with Moon, Fire and Stone but I found I related to a lot of these which is probably why I get so overwhelmed when choosing outfits. I think sticking to those three would really help me come up with a style I love. My colours are Autumn too so I feel like I could really come up with some cool ideas.

[@ryeofoatmeal]

I love how you take the elements of nature to be the style inspiration. literally mind blowing. I can't emulate those elements into personal style. my brain is very complex when it comes to visualisation. you did it very well 🤩 I love mountain & mushroom aesthetic. I'm pretty sure I'm one of those

[@RachelJayne92]

I’ve figured out I’m a ‘soft dramatic’ (I’m almost 6’1’’), a ‘winter’, and flower, fire and mushroom. Thank you! 🥹

[@zielona_trawa6501]

I am in love with this concept of style roots

[@malenadraper8805]

It’s hard for me to pick between experimental and timeless because I love, for example, 60s style, very fun and quirky, strong colors, but I also like elegance and glam, silky fabrics, corsets, sensuality, black and white. It’s like the girl and the woman picking who’s gonna rule today. But I guess I can juggle them pretty well.

[@MutantSpyParadigm]

I'm Moon + Sun + Earth, and this video explained something to me about why I make the fashion choices I do! My first root is Moon - I love dark, edgy, textured, gothic aesthetics and wear a lot of black. BUT I'm a flamboyant natural. As you mentioned in a previous video, these kind of aesthetics on Flamboyant Naturals can bypass edge and just look chic. I always felt a little left out of goth fashion because of gravitating towards very loud/ clashing colour and unusual patterns. I think adding these Sun elements to my Moon vibes creates the edge I'm looking for. Earth is my 3rd, and while not all the elements apply, things like the draped silhouette, chunky jewllery, 60s vibes and cowboy boots are also things I love! I always say I want to dress like one of those bright little poisonous rainforest frogs 😅 I never thought I had a defined aesthetic, just things that were me or definitely not me. So this system is very pleasing, and I think I understand myself better!

[@victoria76116]

I feel like this is the missing link that makes sense and helps marry all other systems and elements. ❤ A lot of people might think all these systems are complex and confusing but the mix and match and overlapping nature it what makes it simple actually. It’s more fluid and instinctual than strict and rigid. Which, makes it easier. But it’s this system that makes me realize that and make sense of it all! I really hope at least one person out there gets my ramble haha. ❤❤❤

[@Vampirette8]

As a 24yo girl, I've been struggling to find what really fits my personal style since entering my twenties. Things I loved to wear as a teen (baggy hoodies, 'cool' tshirts, denim shorts etc.) don't exactly feel like it reflects my whole identity anymore so I was really curious to see what my quizz results would be. It turns out stone is one of my elements (no surprise here) but the one that speaks to me the most now is flower. 🌸 I now realize that I've been suppressing my feminine style side for a long time thinking this would mean wearing dresses, high heels and pink (which ironically is one of my favorite colors now). This element combination point of view really motivates me to explore new ways of combining comfortable and relaxed clothing with feminine and pretty elements that bring me joy. ❤ It's so interesting to see how we evolve and grow as people and so does our style too.

[@DemiBoBemi]

I did the quiz from the previous video and got Moon & Fire. I was feeling a bit skeptical because a lot of style quizzes never quite get it but holy guacamole... Moon & Fire really hit the nail on the head for me

[@kayla2287]

I got the same thing. But have you been able to find any examples of the two in an outfit? i haven’t.

[@DemiBoBemi]

@@kayla2287 I would guess that she has a service where she helps create outfits for each of your style roots. I am gonna give styling some of my own outfits a go 😊

[@robynhab]

Me too! I'm apparently a Soft Classic also and I really dislike any clothing suggestions for my body type

[@hotclaireballoons]

I love this! I've been on a journey recently to wear what feels right to me but couldn't quite figure out why they did. You hear the 'dress to express' but I could never figure out what I was personally wanting to convey. The 'this or that' quiz and the words/images you have associated with each style root allowed me to have a gut reaction to see if I resonated with them. I've concluded that I'm a mushroom with fire and stone spectrum and it feels so right. I want to be sensual (silk, more skin), timeless (neutrals, minimal), but still relaxed (sneakers, lounge fits) . I could easily see how the keywords were apparent in my current favorite pieces. Also how, depending on my mood, I might lean heavier into one style root than others (stone on my cozy days, fire on my dressier). I also think my Autumn coloring, dramatic classic figure, and natural essence face blend well with this. Thank you so much, I am so grateful!!

[@Florentiner_lover33]

the idea of style roots is grandios, because i searched for the perfect aesthetic very long, until i found this video and i think i understand now how i could be aesthetic and me at the same time. good job!

[@elegrace9212]

Thank you so much for all your vds and shorts! ❤️✨ you helped me so much in finding my colour pallete, my style and body type and combining them together to create such a wonderful effect! My style was so messy before finding u ty from the bottom of my heart💞 and I like ur vds sm, they r so pretty and interactive and u r so beautiful and have such a sweet voice💗 And I like ur personality too, u r so sweet😭

[@ShelbySweetLife]

I loooove this idea!!! I’m certainly Flower/Fire/Sun- probably around 40/40/20. What a fun way to look at clothes- I’m going to spend an evening going through my closet and seeing how each piece encompasses those roots! I have a feeling most of my pieces give elements of each of my roots without me ever realizing it.

[@hanpear]

stone and earth & sun feel like my comfort zone a touch of fire and flower are there if i’m feeling fancy! i loveee this system!

[@inesmontalva6492]

Great video, thank you for this system, it was the missing piece in the puzzle! My roots are Moon 🌒 - Stone 🪨 - Mushroom 🍄 As a soft classic with dark autumn colouring and with a classic and gamine essence, I usually am drawn to darker and structured pieces in materials like leather or velvet, combined with more relaxed pieces like jeans and T-shirts, something that I didn't understand how all matched with the kibbe/essence system. But with the roots system everything makes more sense now :)

[@icantseeyou1294]

I’ve just saw your shorts about this topic, so I searched for your Pinterest boards. The Mushroom X Earth X Flower reference pictures literally describe what is in my wardrobe and in what I feel the most “me”. It’s very cottagcore and princess-like (and my sister said to one piece of mine that it’s what a fairy would were). Sometimes I would love to have a darker (like moon) aesthetic, even tough I wouldn’t feel comfortable in it💚

[@shanathelittle]

I love your roots system, was waiting for this since the first video 💚 My roots are: 1. Mushroom 2. Flower 3. Earth I wouldn't think of Earth but I realized because you mentioned academia there. I'm a Soft classic in Kibbe with soft autumn colouring and Classic - Ingenue essence (Kitchener) so it all works great together 🥳 Hope to see more videos on your system in the future!

[@fourmi25]

Hi! I have a similar style roots situation! My roots are Mushroom and Flower, and also this Dark academia aspect of Earth. 🙌🙌 Im Kibbe's Soft Gamine and probably True Autumn. As per essences, I'm not quite sure. Dark academia is the only aesthetic I truly like, but so far I've had no idea how to combine it with Soft Gamine lines. 🤔 But it goes well with autumnal pallette, so it's something!

[@elisap8671]

Omg! Soft classic here, with the same style roots as you. I think our essences match too! We're basically twins but my colours are darker.

[@shanathelittle]

@@fourmi25 wow I also thought that I'm a SG but everybody else typed me a SC and now I see it too, I just love how SGs look 🙈I like light academia do you? I think that translates well to SGs

[@shanathelittle]

@@elisap8671 O happy to be your style twin 💚

[@abbysc417]

Oh my gosh, I’m Mushroom Flower Earth and a soft autumn! I’m a soft natural though 🤍

[@brow9749]

I love how helpful this is! What a great way to clarify personal styles! Really helped me make more sense of my wardrobe. I knew what i liked to buy/wear, but this really helped me make sense of it as a cohesive whole. Apparently I'm flower×mushroom xsun over here. The majority is girly, and a ridiculous amount of florals, but mostly sleek silhouettes, endless bright colors and light academia overtones. Thanks!

[@elaine8505]

I love this! Ever since I watched this I can look at an outfit and understand why I’m drawn to it. Moon, Fire, Stone ❤

[@iluvdogz94]

Definitely have a combo of a fire flower moon. Excited to find out how to combine this my TR body

[@jordansjul]

Yes! Same! And I’m torn between whether I’m a romantic, theatrical romantic, or smaller shouldered soft natural that can’t wear all the soft natural styles 😂

[@slimemold4767]

@@jordansjul my uninformed guess is TR, naturals don't usually consider romantic. if you were a natural, you would have a lot of width and you would look a bit too lanky and large for most dresses, even as a soft natural, speaking from experience here lol.

[@barbaraban10]

I love this!!! Especially the combination part, in which you say thay every piece of my wardrobe should include my style roots!!! I just watched the previous video and the beginning of this one thinking 'omg, I don't identify fully with the ones that gives the impression I want to make, and the ones I like make an impression I don't wanna give...". And I was trying hard to fit in a box, yet unsatisfied. But the combination in every single piece makes SO MUCH sense, because I can bring out what I truly like and identify with in my style roots, and actually build a style truthful to me. I'm so glad you created the Style Roots. This was the last piece missing in my style-building journey - coming from someone who spent a lot of time studying color analysis, kibbe, essences and universal styles.

[@gothicliterarysociety7577]

It would be cool if you did a video on each style root - a deep dive into the components, lines, colors, etc.

[@charlottehoward722]

I’m starting to understand myself now! I think I now see why some clothes work on me and not others, thank you!

[@maryb.222]

Thanks Ellie-Jean for this system. It has really helped me understand my own style with a greater clarity. I’m a flower, mushroom and sun in that order (soft gamine in kibbe). It’s amazing when you understand why you prefer certain styles over others and more amazing still when you instinctively understand when they’re in balance in an outfit. Certain days and occasions call for more or less of these individual styles and that’s cool too. Thank you again. 🌸🍄🌞🙏🥰♥️

[@nhyaga]

Really loved your videos and this theory you came up with is fantastic! I have a harder time placing my third essence because I always liked a lot of variety in my wardrobe (i go from suits to boho, to wrap dresses, to leather and everything in between!). These roots are great to try and categorize your personal style and figuring out other people's! I am definetly Mountain, Fire, and Stone, I think, but I do see some Sun, Earth and Moon there as well.

[@misslyntheena]

Really love this idea x reminds me of the style essences but less confusing, I think I‘m a mix of mushroom and flower with a bit of fire bc as a theatrical romantic I love to show of my lines with feminine sensual clothes but on a normal day I love light academia x

[@ryuzzro]

This system is so much practical.Loved this and thank you. Lately I have been confused about my personal style. All throughout my teenage years, my style roots were Mountain, Flower and Mushroom but that I am in my early 20s, Mountain, Stone and Fire is becoming my style roots. Once again thank you 🥰

[@sara2382]

I really like this! I'm a soft natural (on the edge of flamboyant because of my height and longer limbs and hands) and often what's recommended are extremely boho/western looks. Although I like a touch of that vibe, it's not very me. I have a hard time nailing down an essence as well. For your categories, I think I'm mostly mushroom, stone, and flower. I feel like that mix fits my vibe really well, so thanks for this!

[@starwarsbunny5800]

in your next video can you please address the different styles for different weather. ex flower "light and delicate" but in 40 below. etc. i feel as though its hard to have a wardrobe suited for your climate, or pracitcalities. ex. need a big bag for school, etc. would be great to add some ideas! or vid, how to look delicate in winter or other common circumstances.

[@TheGabygael]

I always tend to switch between boho and academic styles, now i know why. A type of outfit i really like on myself is constructed like a three piece suit but every single piece is it's more casual version (a knitted jacket instead of a blazer, a simple cotton shirt instead of a stiff white one, chino or loose natural fiber trousers instead of strict suit trousers, etc. And the whole look is elevated by pointed Oxfords, a structured woolen coat and a finely woven scarf or softened even more with ankle boots, and a denim jacket or a chunky cardigan) when i did the quiz i got eath and was somewhat unhappy because i always seem to fall in boho influences but i'm glad to see the link between the two Also i've been really wanting to tap into my gamin essence (i believe that i'm flamboyant natural with a gamine essence) a'd i love the idea of wierdcore on paper but am never impressed with what it actually looks li'e so i'm glad to have another word like "sun" to describe the edge, quirkiness and off-ness i want to give to my style (i basically want to look as if the spiritual child of willow rosenberg and rupert giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer got stuck inside a painting of jheronimus bosch depicting a dream from scaparelli featured in a music video from the late 80s... Surprisingly enough that vibe is hard to google)

[@Kira_Martel]

Wow, I'm in love with your description of your aesthetic. Fantastic!

[@louisecloherty5338]

This is bizarrely f*/king accurate! Like how the heck does someones mind come up with a concept so big that actually works

[@LadyOndyne]

OMG perfect!! The roots that fir me are perfect, because, the lowest on the ranking I really just take one or two ideas in my real life. Like Stone (no hoodies, no jogging trousers... but I love grafic tshirts) or Earth (no boho AT ALL, but I love the dark academia, which links with my highest in the ranking: mountain and mushroom) PERFECT! Jajaja

[@juliamendonca8423]

You were able to make ME - the most indecisive person ever - to find my own style. I think i'm a mushroom/earth, but with little inches of flower/fire sun and mountain looks when i want to, by picking up one of those inches and complemening whith the others two. Thank you so much for making what i consider to be a chaos for understang in something easy and fun to think of. This video was one of the bests i've seen and legit saved my life lol Thank you!!!💙 P.S. If you ever want to make more videos about the roots and possible combinations i would absolutely love it!!

[@elliejeanroyden]

This is such an amazing comment - I am so glad that I helped you to find some clarity with your style! This means the world, thank you ☺️☺️

[@isla_usa708]

I’m a soft classic and a true summer. I wanted to say it really helped me understand what makes up the roots when you broke down the outfit examples! I’m excited to see you work with me. My best bet regarding my style roots so far would likely be Earth, Moon, and Sun, in that order.

[@burpie3258]

I'm suspecting a similar bunch for me, but with Sun being dominant!

[@loafcrumbler569]

i really like how one root can express itself in entirely different ways, for example earth can be both ‘dark academia’ and ‘boho camp counselor’ - which are two directions i very much vibe with. the quiz from the last video got me stone and moon roots which is very flamboyant natural in my humble FN opinion. my daily outfits tend to have that “im edgy but i have to go to work now” stone-moon thing going on for them while more formal looks have this earth-moon witchy energy. gotta update my personal style pinterest board now! thanks!!

[@PokeMama23]

This has changed the way I look at clothes completely and oh my gosh so much makes sense I really understand my style now 😭❤️❤️ thank you!!!

[@agata.binczak]

I HIGHLY recommend going back to this video series over time. I had to take the test three times in different moods to see what's repeating and what's really my core. Currently I am set on sun and moon with a little bit of earth 🥰

[@Here4nct]

I’m so glad I found this girl

[@nana6597]

The names are so cute! I’m a soft classic and a cool summer. I think my 1-is flower 2-mushroom and 3-mountain! I love it so so much! Keep going with your videos❣️

[@aqualyraofficial]

Well your roots system has helped me explain why I have leanings towards both goth and quirky gamine styles ... Moon, Sun and not sure of my third but combining these with my Kitchener essences will be tricky as I'm ingenue, Gamine, and Classic. And Kibbe soft gamine, dark winter. It's a conundrum.

[@blancadesigns]

Why will it be tricky to combine? This sounds like a fun and lovely combo!

[@Aqualyra]

@@blancadesigns Because Moon is dark and shadows whereas sun is all of these wild colours and light of day. Polar opposites. I always feel I have to pick either moon OR sun because they don't play well together in the same outfit. The ingenue and the classic get swamped in anything too wild but of I do straight ingenue or/& or classical, I feel dead inside. There has to be that sun/gamine kick. Similarly I find it very hard to fit the moon gothy edgyness of me into my clothes because of all my ingenue. Again, if it's missing, I don't feel like I look like me. Picture Judy Garland trying to look like a goth.

[@lillylilium497]

Nice way of breaking it down :) I noticed I often like elements of certain pieces but maybe not the color, fabric, or cut. Or appreciating pieces of clothing but knowing it's not for me. This has cleared things up a lot. According to these roots, I would define myself as Moon Earth Flower Which totally fits with my mix. I'd say it also changes a bit depending on the seasons. Summer is more flowery f.e. while winter sometimes incorporates more mushroom elements. For me, this means summer is more witchy, goblin core, while winter tends to lean towards dark academia.

[@spreest9537]

I'm sun, earth and fire in that order. I've been subconsciously seeking out pieces that fit these already. This is such a great and cute theory, love it!

[@jessicaswan640]

ellie you’re glowing!! you’re really growing into your own on your channel☺️💕

[@blancadesigns]

So lovely this system! In the essences I consider my style a mix of Ingenue, Romantic, and Dramatic and it's easily transferable with your system as I immediately gravitated to Fire (Romantic) - Flower (Ingenue) - Sun + Moon (Dramatic). The Sun + Moon combo explains why I like to go bold with light, bright, and sparkly colors, as well as go to what I call "Romantic Goth" with a darker, more sensual/cute-ish aesthetic. I never been one to subscribe to dressing in one aesthetic as I never felt like one was distincly me! Fashion is another art form, and to limit yourself to one style would be like painting in one color for an extended period of time. Is it possible? Yes. But why do that when there's so many colors to choose from!

[@serenarossi8480]

Finally ! This is so refreshing! i can easily and almost immediately recognize the paths /styles i love to wear and all confusion vanishes. Thank you for your time and effort ❤

[@Lisa-sp5if]

Elle! I am so glad I found you… This is very refreshing. My very first video I watched that you did was the Kate Middleton one, and I saved it because I absolutely love her style. I am now watching your style roots video, and I love your thought process! I am 58 years old and I love fashion and sometimes I love a look on somebody else but when I put it on myself it just doesn’t work… Trying to hone in but I think I’m a mountain and a mushroom! Can’t wait to watch all of this!

[@cherrybombb2306]

I think I have the same style roots as you but in the order 1) flower 2) mushroom 3) fire. This has been very useful.. Thank you so so much Ellie-Jean. Love from Canada xx

[@hypatiakovalevskayasklodow9195]

You hit the nail on the head (or however the saying goes) with sun for me!!! ANY time I have to dress up, whether it is a professional thing or academic or a celebration or a wedding i think literally that “yeah it is ellegant, but i need something quirky to feel more like me” so yes i am wearing a tweed jacquette but i have my van gogh starry night broch on top of it I am wearing a maroon cashmere jumper and a tweed skirt in black (someone would think dark academia) but i need my silly earrings with butterflies then and my neon nail polish otherwise i’d feel bored (trust me it works for me, my best friend told me so many times gods that looks good on you but it would look too busy on me)

[@k.d.2589]

This is an interesting, fresh look that I've been looking for in the field of fashion. I'll be looking for more of these videos! Btw my roots are apparently Flower, Mushroom, and Earth. :D

[@elliejeanroyden]

This is an amazing comment to receive, thank you! ♥️♥️

[@k.d.2589]

@@elliejeanroyden You're welcome, and thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us. 💛

[@revaconescu6120]

this really is a great system- a really simple but also really thorough way of looking at style. I'm definitely a flower-mushroom too :) with a little bit of sun thrown in- i'm a sucker for a colorful t-shirt. but otherwise i'm all about the timeless/elegant/girly-princess vibes: or to put it differently- major fan of Blair Waldorf and Kate Middleton.

[@k.d.2589]

@@revaconescu6120 Mushroom seems to work really well with Flower, so it's no surprise that they're popular together. 😁 Loveee elegant girly princess styles! I have a strong Ethereal essence, so I naturally tend to go for those as well. Something about it feels so right. Experimental/what I call "Fun" styles like Sun and Moon are lovely on others, but I don't seem to be able to pull it off. I try to emulate some Mountain and Stone for work at times, but it's hit or miss.

[@revaconescu6120]

@@k.d.2589 yea they definitely do seem to go together well :) i'm also a romantic so girly-ruffly-princess stuff works on me- altho i think my essence is more ingenue.. if i've understood that one correctly as a very young, youthful essence- like people tend to think i'm considerably younger than I am.

[@sarahfox5379]

Girl you are AMAZING! My GF and I took the quiz - and it described us both so well! She's very cutesy princess sweetheart and wears lots of pinks, purples, and frilly things - and she got flower/mushroom! I'm pretty chaotic, naturalist, go big or go home kinda person - and I got sun/fire/earth. And hearing you detail them here - they are so spot on! Looking forward to learning more!

[@bettysc1225]

This is definitely the best video about fashion that I've seen!! My mind is blown away, I love fashion and all styles honestly and I've changed my wardrobe a million times but since I'm a very short person it has always been difficult and even more now than I gained so much weight so I have lost a bit of motivation to dress as I want but your videos really helped me and inspire me, you're amazing!!

[@aflowerforophelia]

Oh my gosh... this style piece is crucial! Ive been struggling becuase since im a soft classic and a dark autumn color seaso and by your quiz a Flower, Earth. Sun combo i started looking for these in combo and through your pintrest boards and i finally understand what i actually need my woardrobe to look like. Its like soft mod style but in the autumn colors and its just revolutionary. I just cant. Tha k you so much!

[@alkuinamariska3581]

This is really helpful. Thankyou. I find my top 3 style roots are fire, flower and mushroom just like you 😍 can't wait for P3

[@isla_usa708]

I’m also excited for more videos on mismatched body types and face essences. I’ve noticed seeing what I’m not makes it easier to see what I may be

[@hannahgolden]

Moon and fire are definitely style roots for me. Maybe earth as the last one. This is a great video!

[@hannahgolden]

I just went back to take the quiz in Part 1 again and those three are definitely my style roots! How cool!

[@Discrete1998]

I’m earth, flower, fire and I love this video ❤ I look forward to continuing to refine my style :)

[@catleaxmas5416]

this is very helpful! I am flower, mushroom, and mountain, in that order and but I swap one or two of those roots with occasional fire & sun on spesific days. Thank you for this video, it's truly helpful!