is pinterest ruining everyone's style?? (+ how to fix it!)

[@lucyx0xo1]

i agree, a lot of the style girlies i see on instagram and pinterest are all kind of looking the same even though we consider their styles "unique"

[@angelhellokitti]

I just think we focus too much on being “unique”, “special” or different than everyone, to the point where dressing timeless and minimal is considered boring not exciting enough.

[@PuppyBIood]

"We"

[@lucyx0xo1]

@@PuppyBIood yes...

[@lucyx0xo1]

@@angelhellokitti EXACTLY like being unique is coming to be a trend which is literally against the point of personal style

[@lucyx0xo1]

@@angelhellokitti and yeah i agree about the minimal thing, thats one thing i forgot to mention because sometimes on like tiktok and stuff ill see a styling video where the outfit is not cute LMAO but they can call it a stylish outfit just because its unique

[@axica5434]

Hearing “not everyone can or want to leave the house” felt like a warm hug. I suffer from chronic pain which makes leaving the house rare for me. I love fashion but haven’t been able to properly dress up or feel cute lately. This video came at the perfect time❤

[@noodlefoosa5191]

Hugs from another chronic pain haver ❤️❤️

[@SatipatthanaSakuraDragona]

It's even harder to find inspiration in your 40s. Not only is it difficult to find anyone close to my age who posts outfits regularly, but even when they do, they're often wearing the same oversized and relaxed fit clothes that are trendy now and all in neutrals (and which make me look like I'm a child wearing hand-me-downs while cosplaying as a boring accountant... not exactly the look I'm going for at my age). I found your videos because I wanted to learn how to accessorize and wear more color, and it's fun to watch you take a character/idea and interpret it. I mean, you interpreted a flower and nailed it.

[@dorotaisqueen3650]

That's so awesome! I hate how Hollywood and the media in general paints it that women above 30 can't have fun with their style or clothes- if they don't dress like a typical suburban mom or are a mega-rich designer-wearing middle aged woman then any deviation from the norm makes you childish or "insecure"- not acting your age or whatever. It's so stupid and sexist and I hope you have lots of fun with your fashion!

[@emilieclairehope9157]

Carla Rockmore has great videos featuring more “mature” fashion but with color and texture and fun accessories! I’ve learned a lot from her videos :)

[@LotusesGalaxyOcean]

I think one issue that makes styling more difficult is the sexual focus. I realized this when I watched a video on glam grandma’s and quite loved their style. They were loudly fashionable and enjoying life but modest the whole time. I think wanting to still dress a particular way into your 80’s means it is a good fit and not something that is just a trendy influenced style that crept into your wardrobe. You can see it with people who just age into their style and not out of it. One thing I think is that style should get more dramatic with age and not less.

[@casswashwash1070]

Style B Jones is a good one to follow

[@Maison_Marion]

So true! The only person that comes to mind for inspo to a "mature" audience is Trinny from Trinny London. She is bold with colors and texture. Other than that I can't find lots of inspirational channels, most stylists on YT from her "age group" are pretty boring... lots of beige beige beige...ugh.

[@AbandonedRaven]

Even though I don’t agree with the sentiment regarding Pinterest, I do appreciate the tips about finding styles that include architecture and even looking at old photo albums. Also, I didn’t expect to see my favorite bird at 8:53, the Eurasian Hoopoe.

[@Reggie_la]

And I didnt expect to find a Chilco in 9:03

[@smolcutie1773]

Pinterest is my most used social media platform but it doesn't have a negative impact to my personal style since (like Katy) I have a lot of variety in my style I can dress very alternative, total black with punk elements and the next day I'd be dressed in cutesy elements, pastels and frills and the day after that Id be dressed with very muted colors, earth tones kinda post apocalyptic. So pinterest is really helpful when it comes to styling things differently and getting new ideas since Im not limiting myself to one style.

[@smolcutie1773]

Also I like watching street style videos for inspo! You get to see all kinds of people and styles!

[@melodysafo5437]

Same

[@casswashwash1070]

I understood my personal style when i could find things in many different aesthetics and it still had my vibe to it.

[@norak8080]

I think some people don't realize that not everyone has the same feed. I'm interested in fashion and current trends and my feed looks nothing like what theirs looks like. I only learn about these trends through videos like yours

[@E42545]

This! You have to put work into personalizing your algorithm just as much as you have to put work into developing personal style. I think the larger issue is the hyper fast trend cycle and the resultant instant gratification need for a magic formula- start viewing and saving diverse inspiration and you’ll get shown more

[@EmIdc]

I usually use pinterest for tips on how to style clothes I already wear in different ways, but mostly I use it for saving bias pics and sims 4 cc shopping 🤭

[@alisap3780]

Sims 4 cc shopping is so real

[@hyunjinsamericano1450]

same i look for ccs on pinterest too😭

[@centraltime3680]

there's so much pinterest cc 😭

[@sweetidoodle]

cc shopping is real

[@annaluisa3933]

i'd be crazy happy if you brought the "dressing like" series back, i rewatch those all the time! i think i love it so much because i almost always just dress for vibe, i.e. whatever story i'm currently acting out in my head

[@AmaraJasmine-rs7sr]

Hey, a tip for fairy aesthetic footwear without purchasing new shoes could be using leg warmers in that colour palette and adding accessories to them like hair clips or even anklets (extra points for ones with butterflies or flowers), and putting that over a cute heel or may jane shoe. Also love the video and all your fits

[@gavisbarbie]

I would love to see a DC characters / Young Justice / Teen Titans look book ! I think it would be fun if you could use their suits as inspiration into something more casual :>>

[@yusinu6642]

YESSS👹 I am currently rewatching young Justice for the thousandth time and I seriously want one. I think it would turn out so well.

[@sailorboluda4966]

OMGG I was literally thinking of that the other day!!! it would be so fun

[@xogelina]

Bratz dolls were my favorite growing up and definitely inspired current staples of mine (platforms, mini skirts, cropped t’s)

[@mane53017]

This happened to me with classic 2000s Barbie movies

[@LucyWhite-s2n]

I NEED a Coraline Inspired Lookbook. You would do to so well!! The colours the patterns the accessories! She's a real fashion icon

[@marikkelaszlo3355]

Coraline was literally the only reason why 6 year-old me was obsessed with raincoats, rain boots, newsboy caps, and striped stockings lol 😂 I wanted to be her sooo bad after watching the film on repeat

[@dabachinno1425]

if you have a personal style that others don’t too, pinterest’s algorithm like…breaks 😭 i can’t find anything on there now

[@s.b.doodles7625]

Looking to fandoms always gives me really fun inspo for style! It's always really interesting to actually look at the clothes my favorite characters wear and see what I like about their designs. I've also taken a lot of inspo from fan art haha! I especially love when fan artists of the media that I like give the characters non canon or modern outfits that match their personalities!

[@ariadnasoler2259]

Taking inspiration from blind boxes' characters is a great idea!! I'd actually really enjoy a full video styling yourself as the blind box characters you already own ^^

[@sparkly33]

I NEEDED this video as I struggle to find my personal style when being influenced way too much!! Thank uuu💞

[@pine-solismylemonade5542]

Same!

[@cooleeleep]

ahhhh i hope you do character lookbooks again especially anime ones i miss themmn

[@tessarose8430]

it's always a good day when Katie posts! i absolutely love pinterest for inspo but the repetitive algorithm can be frustrating. thanks for the reminder to look elsewhere! kpop is always the biggest source for me. i'd love to see a video of kpop inspired fits from your albums or just favorite concepts!

[@tinylaw95]

wow as an aussie girl shirley barber was such a blast from the past - her illustrations were everything! also shout out to pearlie the park fairy for another book series that made me so jealous of fictional fairy fashion!!

[@chloew5715]

Internet archive has a lot of good books and magazines, including 2000s Japanese mags and doll magazines. Super handy

[@anetaprzeszo2609]

I was born in 2005 but when you mentioned shirley barber i recognised those ilustrations instantly. I had a book with puzzles for pages and i was obsessed with them. You unlocked a childhood core memory within me

[@niphili]

i have a small collection of acrylic charms of anime and video game characters that i can put on my phone and sometimes i try to make the color scheme and the vibes of my outfit match with whichever charm i picked that day! it helps me so much on days when i don't know what to wear

[@jillianl5893]

Party Girl (1995) is a really underrated film for fashion inspo!!

[@butterknifepatten4455]

when you cut to the layered birthday cake outfit i literally mouthed "oh my god thats so cute" at my phone, the colors + patterns r so fun and striking together

[@sarahab-uy5mc]

Whenever i think i am at the peek of my knowledge about how to be creative and unique in fashion i watch one of your videos and realize that i am not and that there is way more possibilities of making it that i still have to figure it out and experiment. And it doesn't hurt my confidence about my creativity capacity at all, actually its the opposite, it makes me even more inspired to be creative on the way i dress! Thank you for the videos and sorry for any writing mistake, i am from Brazil haha

[@johnsbananashawol7054]

Everskies, tiny toys and dolls, xiaohongshu and instagram art and kpop idols concept photos are my mains for inspo

[@amber_sw3846]

istg every time Katie uploads I drop everything I'm doing just to watch it

[@autistic_alexis]

As an autistic person, Pinterest always overwhelms me. It feels again like I'm "behind" constantly, never fitting in with the right trend at the right time. I used to hyperfocus on other people's style, in order to fit in. I also never get how trends are set. Who decides what's trendy when? And if something doesn't make sense to me, it makes me confused. I felt mostly stress when I think about personal style, never really knowing what I liked to wear. Now, I know my comfort clothes , but nothing is set in stone & I'm looking forward to have fun with clothes again. Your video helped me. I feel so inspired!! Thank you, truly 💖💖💖

[@kalamajetic1363]

I am in love with that strawberry beret! Can you do a Strawberry Shortcake inspired lookbook?

[@strabwerry_jam]

the cake outfit reminds me of gokinjo monogatari ! (also i love ur soobin pc.. >u

[@jackalopexjackalope9870]

I love how you aim to be and succeed at being helpful like this-when people only throw out criticism but not any ideas and solutions on how to fix things or do better, it can be just really negative and depressing. How do I get inspired…? By watching YOUR videos! 🤭✨

[@Aaa-dv3oi]

Ngl I understand the sentiment, but personally this isn’t my case. I have used Pinterest ever since I heard Emma chamberlain preach about it in 2022. As a matter of fact I don’t have Instagram nor TikTok downloaded on my phone but I do have Pinterest. So I think I might not use this app like the lay person which is why I don’t feel it has become detrimental to my style, but the main reason why is that I have multiple styles in a way. I save pins but if I don’t like things, like the fur sweaters (ik shocker) I simply don’t. Also my clothes folder has a TON of sub-folders which are for different styles I enjoy or for seasons. This has actually made me realise about trends early on! I mean I loved the mermaid aesthetic and jelly aesthetic way back in 2022. And in early 2022 I loved the Russian hat aesthetic, and then bam! Also I do some of the things that you said like look at old pictures, I love Jane Birkin!! And also I am trying to rescue some 2010 trends lmao. Thus far I haven’t found much. Anyways idk maybe I’m blindly biased by the Pinterest masses who knows.

[@xo_oblivion]

it's so nice to see u in ur element, drawing on all the things u love!! also digging the kenma hair tbh

[@batteryAssassin]

a show that has shockingly fun fashion is Smallville i love the way lana and chloe dress

[@lorasso7268]

Can you do a Nana or twilight look book?

[@beeznuts2434]

Honestly, my biggest problem with Pinterest has never been the fashion/styling side of the platform, but rather the "artist" side AKA the people who repost others' arts, without credit, permission, or worse, claiming it as their own. And this sometimes even bleeds into the styling side of Pinterest, what with so many amazing artists posting about their cool fashion designs. Otherwise, to each their own on how to curate their boards and feeds !!

[@hayleylsomerfield]

OMG! Shirley Barber, yes! I found my books the other day. I do love pinterest, its just inspo. I have many a sub board in my fashion board for the different vibes i like. A lot of them intertwine, but im trying to amp up the fantasy inspiration. I go to LARP and the costume and character design is by far my favourite part so I am trying to pull that into everyday fits.

[@ash81818]

yeah where I live most people have absolutely no style 😂

[@tata-jc6ri]

love to see u more active around here. you're sooo creative!

[@heresalook]

7:18 yesss loved his Met Gala look! Love that you included NBA tunnel fits in this, inspiration can be found ANYWHERE

[@camibumblebee]

I would love to see outfits inspired by Clementine Kruczynski from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind!!

[@OcT083r]

I have a hard time on putting outfits together that are considered business casual (for work) while still being me. :/

[@kaisoep]

I would love to see videos where you style outfits based on cartoons like scott pilgrim or movies like legally blonde!! Love your videos :-)

[@supahfreekfun7285]

I have totally mixed pins, Even about style and 2 boards for different ideas and rarely get same idea outfit within pins.

[@tahlialavinia]

As someone from Brisbane herself, do you ever feel uncomfortable for dressing your true style in public? People in brissy dress so bland (THONGS WITH EVERY OUTFIT OF THE DAY) 😭

[@KeilaBevins]

Talking about fashionable side characters, these are the ones I have just at the top of my head, that I have gone “ooh das cute”. Incredibly random btw. -Big girls dont cry, they get even. Laura, Corinne, and Josh maybe. Even the stepmom was kinda fashionable ngl. Of what I kinda hazily recall, anyways. -Suite Life of Zach and Cody. London Tipton, duh -Clarissa explains it all. Clarissa, lol. Some of them are misses, but we get some pretty solid looks. -My cousin Vinny. Mona Lisa, she slayyyed I cant believe she’s the aunt in spiderman everyone was raving about, how she shapeshift like that, but more importantly, she slays in every look whaaaaaaaat -Boy meets world. Cory, Eric, and yas Topanga. I remember the side character/background girlies slaying like 8/10 times as well uwu idk -Veronica Mars. Love the stylists, how they were like “shes a rich popular girl tryna be edgy, so ofc her wardrobe would reflect that.” Yasss. So cute. -Malcolm in the Middle. I saw you do Luke from the Gilmore girls, this is peak boy fashion lol anything and everything they wear is still in like, every guys closet. Always. -Fresh Prince. You cant look me in the eyes and say only ,Hilary slayed. Everyone slayed mk literally everyone, including the side characters, like 9/10 times. -Saved by the Bell. Kelly, bc ofc. What did you want me to say. Lisa slayed too. I never cared for jessie idk y. To me it’s just Kelly, Lisa, and then Screech and whoever else is in that show is kinda irrelevant idek -Cant buy me love. Cindy. I remember the fits being ✨. That being said I cant rlly remember a specific one. -Uncle Buck. Tia. Same thing for her, the fits were a slay I just know that much, and honestly thats enough for me. -h20. Watched the first season? I think? A couple years ago. Their outfits and styling overall are rarely a miss, and Lewis’. fits. are. ✨iconic. ✨Like all of them have such solid styling to match each character, but like also all of them match the beachy y2k vibe, so like theyre not exactly interchangeable but theyre all a slay. Like subtle repetition for characters styling makes it even more like, not timeless, but like cool? Idk. Like you can look at a fit and be like “thats cute, its beachy, its y2k, and it’s kind of giving Emmaur.” Yknow? Like easily recreatable. Idk show is a 10/10, honestly Lewis is the best character. Ive gotten a bit off topic I’ll admit. -Honey we shrunk the kids/ourselves. This is more of like me as a child vibing with random things for some reason. The mom Diane, slay. The two neighbor boys, slay. 10/10 solid characters, idk I’m kinda obsessed with their outfits in the whole situation yknow. Idk y. In the other movie, idk y either but I just liked Jenny. The whole scene with mitch and the banana thing idk. The fact that she like turned down Ricky, the most like “desirable” boy of what the 4th grade or whatever, like we stan a queen. It’s not rlly fashion related, it’s just vibes ahaha.

[@cornflakes-does-stuff]

I have that book with the maroon cover you showed in one of the slides of the fairy illustrations!! : O and I would looove to see you do a w.i.t.c.h. isnpired lookbook, can't remeber if you did one already, I feel like you said you were going to but than ended up going in different directions and I just think you would nail the style of that comic so if I'm not misremembering and you don't have a w.i.t.c.h. video already I would again love to see your take on it!!

[@soodis]

i second this!

[@ffslof8807]

I have tried. Many times. And failed, for over 20 years now (I'm 34). I have multiple Pinterest boards. I make them, post some shit, then never look at it ever again. I now look at what colours fit me, what brands I trust, what material is worth investing, and what works for my body (for example, ruffles never ever work for me, so I won't bother). You are more into the pastel looks, but I'm loving the bright colours especially the autumn side works amazing for my hair colour (strawberry blonde). I never cared for trends, I just care for what 'works' and that feels rare in itself. But I'm getting there. I've gotten so many compliments the past months since I updated my wardrobe. And I haven't followed a single trend... I... don't really know what the trends are to be honest...Not to mention 95% of my clothes is second hand, I would be behind anyway lol. Oh, fun fact: I found a lot of inspiration from gaming! Yes! For example last week I was wearing a combo inspired by the outfit Aerith wears in FF7. The flowy dress with a nice leather jacket and boots and thick bracelet. And it works so well and is in my opinion very unique and timeless.

[@lipasketch]

You could do a lookbook about Uptown Girls, the 2003 movie starring Brittany Murphy! I watched it today and I enjoyed her outfits 😊

[@Toribell1928]

I collect kewpie babies, local hello Kitty charms, and calico critters (with a handful of blind box little guys too 😖) I typically match with my plushies or my partner Also I LOVE the cake fit! Yes to the strawberry beret!

[@en2402]

I'm sure you'll enjoy Paradox live. An anime adaptation of this show was released this fall. Thank you for the video! ❤️

[@questqrk]

Buffy the vampire slayer look book when????👀 I need your genius

[@user-nm9yg6ct9l]

I am once again asking for a dedicated Buffy the vampire slayer styling video. Looove your content 🧚🧚🧚🧚

[@truemewmoonstar]

Hello hello, I just found you so disregard this if you already have a pair but there IS a style of boot that is super fairycore, in fact I've sometimes even seen them called "pixie" boots. They're also sometimes just called "slouch" boots. They're going to be totally flat, usually made out of suede/faux suede, have a ruched top of varying heights, an almond or pointed toe, and often times a little embellishment on the side like a tassel. I'm not sure how popular they still are but I know they were popular as recently as the late 2010s because I actually have a pair that my grandma purchased new at the time. I've been wearing them for years mostly as house shoes. super comfy!

[@Serenity279]

I'm not a fashion girlie but I watched your video because Pinterest has been poisoned for many artists. It's rife with AI bs and it's not helpful when you need like an actual reference for anatomy (for example). I'm also a doll collector and you've made me so excited to pull out some Monster High dolls that have been collecting dust ❤🎉

[@w1tchb0n3_r10t]

can u do some more punk/goth/grungey vibes from music artists like courtney love and jessicka addams ❤️

[@Theprincesssbear]

I fined alot of style inspo for the Internet Archives Magazine rack. They have alot of fruits magazines and fashion books which are my main inspo. Its like old school pinterest.

[@multifandomuniverseee]

As a New Yorker...I rarely see drip here. Everyone kn my school wore the same ripped jeans, white airforce ones dirty ass crocs, same hoodies....It was depressing tbh

[@Itzelmontero_505]

That cake outfit is chef’s kiss🧁🥰

[@lissettegongora9869]

I would love to see Animal Crossing character inspired looks! I think it would be super adorable and fun 🥰

[@valeriemalenfant]

fun! me too i'm tired to seeing pinterest recreation look that only consist of a white top (tee, blouse, button down shirt etc.), blue jeans and black Dc Martens and call it revolutionary... boring! if I see another beige coat on top of that 🙄

[@dorotaisqueen3650]

If you were to go back into TV cookbooks I would LOVE for you to do Ever After High!!

[@By_Ash_Away]

I’d be SO curious to know what you’d do for a Do Revenge-type style video 👀

[@hsfhanaa]

09:06 Not you accidentally channeling Jisoo Flower performance fits

[@A-MinthePM]

Ouu a lookbook from Jojo's! The colours are vibrant and the silhouettes are wild

[@fleursmellenbergh3567]

Video idea: How you would style the Mean girls 2024 remake? 🤩

[@wakeupstylellc]

I love that 2001 Head over heels film.. and the fashion in it.. I’m going to date myself, but I was a teenager when it came out and I wanted to dress like them 😅

[@Moonmilkwithbrownsugar]

My life is already ruined Pinterest can't hurt me and my 2000 pesos argentinos t-shirt from La Salada

[@rineebeanie]

It’s definitely cus you’re not in America! The nba tunnel pics are huge here, especially on twitter 😭

[@WhimsicalSwirls]

Late to the comment section but can you do a Sanrio look book? Love your vids btw 🩵🩷

[@totorolovee9640]

It would be super cool if you did a dressing like Ruby Gloom characters video

[@bluebear4961]

Omg please check out pidgin dolls I love them so much but I haven't been able to buy one yet, the creator is so artistic and the dolls are truly something that cleanses my fashion pallete when I get too influenced

[@claracatlady9844]

Idk for me personally I like so many different styles and I also use Pinterest for work and not just personal so my recommendations get a good shuffle pretty regularly

[@melodysafo5437]

I think for me, Pinterest helped my personal style. But now, it’s kind of ruining it at the same time.

[@emismith4655]

I think a lot of content creators have the same feed… bc I don’t see fur coats on my Pinterest ever.

[@earthangel66]

you outdid yourself with this one! i'll always be a pinterest lover but this was a good reminder to also find inspiration elsewhere :)

[@isabellitanganelli6102]

katie,i know it doesn’t have anything related to the video,but you’ve always seen hyuna as a fashion role model,whats your opinion on this current situation that’s she’s currently in

[@rocacore]

I agree that sometimes itsnt easy to get inspired on how to channel your inner style, even more so when you live somewhere where weather is warm and you cant wear layers as much to upgrade your fit, but i agree that withdrawing inspo from shows, games, magazines will change the game!

[@thebettertee]

haven’t even watched this yet but ik it’s a banger

[@Angryoyster]

A lot of thrift stores don’t accept magazines (or they just trash them) a great place to check is the library 😊

[@mmarmmolina3365]

please do a sex and the city lookvideo

[@danic2514]

I’m gay so a lot of style inspo for me comes from Sci fi. Problem is some of the utilitarian stuff I want is sooo expensive

[@jessesotheysay]

I hate the term “indie sleaze” I swear that it was originally called soft grunge 😭😭

[@chimchilla404]

The cake-inspired outfit gave Pinkie Pie vibes also!

[@Julia-my4zy]

I would like to see a shugo chara lookbook, i think you would style it amacingly❤

[@Lia-dm3cm]

I think if it feels like you its the vibe and if it doesn't it isn't. Honestly it's kinda fun to meet babes who dress the same

[@menajenkins5860]

Your Studio Ghibli outfit looks like all of the Scooby Doo characters in one look

[@AlexasCorner18]

I feel like you should be a stylist because so many celebrities would be blessed with your dress! 💗💞

[@blueberrymuffin113]

This was so creative and gave me some great ideas! Thank you, Katie 🥰

[@mgw9127]

Have you done a character video on the movie Kamikaze Girls?

[@piliixie]

oh if you do a fashion from movies please do romy and michele's highschool reunion!

[@korkinalina]

Did you ever a Shugo Chara inspired outfit video???

[@jadehull5777]

A W.I.T.C.H lookbook would be So much fun to see

[@lemongrape8078]

Dress like totally spice characters pls!!!

[@heresalook]

5:24 100%! Very Strawberry Shortcake 🥰

[@Jess_icaaaaaaa]

Where do u get those cute dolls things? Also, can u get it in the uk?😍🥰

[@xxallxxyx]

i think a one piece lookbook would be super interesting to see!!

[@lvndrnymph]

Calico Critters and SkullPanda😭😭✨

[@beyondtheradio]

Youre the only one I turn off ad blocker for :P

[@Abvgdejziklmnoprst]

Dunno about ruined, but its definitely help me