NATURAL essence- it's not what you think {kitchener style essences}

[@lori3670]

SHE DELIVERED

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

lol- it took me awhile but it's here!

[@rosanaconta3416]

@@Gabriellearrudadesign do you have flamboyant gamine content with natural essence?

[@PandaEyez09]

“The existence of shoulders does not = natural.” Amen, sister 😂

[@_my_insomnia_blink562]

I wish it was so simple, now I doubt myself 😪

[@sharroon7574]

This was always the problem for me. My very small soft shoulders are the only thing that doesn't fit.

[@bojanab409]

I'm very clearly a natural, but without prominent shoulders

[@ML-di8lt]

I like the "resting nice face" aspect of natural essence! I also always felt that natural essence gets a bad rap. To me, if ethereal is a lily and romantic is a rose, natural is a wheat field. Like that beautiful, Gladiator wheat field of the afterlife. It's absolutely gorgeous. It's warm and inviting and you just want to be there.

[@magicalspacegiraffe]

9:51 - I think you answered Gabriella's question 😄

[@tootooloo]

You described it amazingly!!!!

[@dymania8102]

i have a natural essence but i have rbf ?

[@amandasken]

I love this description! I've always described my cat's smell like this - a warm sunny toasty wheat/oat field. I know it sounds weird but I can't be the only cat sniffer out here?

[@ML-di8lt]

@@amandasken I am 100% a cat sniffer. And I agree that this is kind of the smell. I will hold my kitties and just snuff them right between their ears.

[@ros.an.]

wow you know its a misunderstood type when it has a 50 min vid! your deep dives are the best

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

thank you! And i know- when i was editing it, I was like oh my gosh it just keeps going😂

[@maddelke7]

Oh my gosh I must’ve been absorbed because I had no idea it was a 50 minute video. I was like wow it’s crazy how to show his face so much information into 18 minutes😂

[@TurquoiseKat]

It's kind of weird to me that so many people reject natural as a type. Especially since the vast majority of supermodels are typed as naturals. Apart from that, the naturals are warm and inviting, and these are some awesome traits to have IMHO.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

I totally agree! I think it’s just gotten a “plain” reputation so ppl think it means they aren’t special or unique. But it’s an amazing essence ❤️

[@AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult]

It's probably the language Kibbe used for the natural body type. Being "width dominant" for someone who doesn't understand what Kibbe means by width, is very triggering for some people.

[@ouo7343]

I think it’s in part because on places like Reddit when people ask to be types and they have very moderate/ plain features they’re always typed as naturals

[@gloglos100]

From what I see of it natural essence has body awareness, mental fluidity rather than being a sports person or the great tunic bare legs and boots, of years ago, even if legs are still great not the go with white hair. which is hard at 70 or 80. This is youthful as I see it not constricted and worrying. The flannel shirt etc is not defining it. I have always a youthful quality and it’s not gamine. It has classic with symmetry and beautiful fabrics and purity of line no florals etc. Wonderful video

[@Sand1955]

I am a Natural and it totally fits my sensibilities. I am often told how stylishly I dress. So for me being a Natural is not boring and I thoroughly embrace it.❤

[@eykyra]

I love that when you take out the athletic, sporty element out of the natural essence you get cozy grandma energy and freshly baked bread and wide clothes to give hugs. Really my vibe. ❤

[@carpediemonica]

Que comentario tan bonito

[@eykyra]

@@carpediemonica Gracias!

[@barbiebooe]

I wanna be perceived as relaxed, soft and girly, like a fairy or witch in a cabin. I have soft natural kibbe + natural essence. Thank you I learned a lot!

[@Theprincessinyellow]

Oh wow I really like that! I adore fairycore, I have natural, romantic and ingenue but I had resistance to natural because of the words usually used to describe it but I'm so happy she made this video!

[@talk9552]

For anyone who feels like natural essence isn't beautiful, and goddess like in its own way, I always associated natural essence with images of mother nature, divine feminin wisdom and power. Mature looking, like a sage! Edit I wanted to add, mother nature always looks relaxed! Lol

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Love this- can totally see that!

[@caroliaaa]

I'm a romantic/classic, but my sister is a natural. I've always been envious of how effortless she appears, how she so easily carries a relaxed style. It seemed like she could pull of anything, always making it look like it made sense. Natural essence is by no means boring in my book!

[@lcmarina]

I’m also romantic/classic with a natural sister

[@muazzamtursunova156]

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[@mikaelahomemaking347]

It’s honestly comical how accurate this is with my personality. I am at my home right now in yoga pants and an oversize T-shirt, baking bread 😂 my children and I went hiking last weekend, and my entire social media account is littered with teaching moms how to bring their kids into nature. The color schemes in my home are dark, red, green, complemented by lots of wood 😂😂😂😂😂 I am decently sure that I am the exact person he was thinking of when he created the natural essence! I’m also a kibbie natural so it’s all fit together fitting.

[@Androgynary]

I like using the term “undone” when it comes to styling because it denotes a sense of ease and relaxedness without signaling athleticism or casualness. It’s like the dressed-up, more polished version of “relaxed” lol.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

That’s a great term!

[@tinalewis6782]

I remember walking into a Patagonia store for the first time back in 1987 and thinking I’d finally found my tribe. It felt like my blood cried out “Yes!”. Since then, 90% of my wardrobe has come from Patagonia, REI, sporting goods stores and thrift stores. I’m the poster girl for Natural.

[@kaedrys]

What's funny is that, these essences and IDs seem really obtuse and mysterious until you run across an example "in the wild." I worked with a young woman who was a textbook Natural--both in Kibbe and Kitchener--who dressed and acted exactly how you'd expect. It was really eye-opening and she was really confident in who she was, too.

[@bsummers9759]

Im a a soft natural and have natural essence, not sure what else I need to do more research. But this Christmas at a family get together I tried dressing in my lines, and my cousin was like you look like a model! I was so pleased I feel closer and closer to understanding this stuff the more I listen and read about it. Every essence is so beautiful to me I can’t really pick a favorite and it’s why I’ve fallen in love with this type of styling because it so subjective and you look at your body for what it is and not how to “correct” it.

[@Marsolan]

Wow, you deserve PhD for this comprehensive work. Very thoughtful work. Also, your entire outfit , hair, make up were harmonious and you looked amazing.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Thank you so much! Very nice to hear it’s resonating 🥰

[@rachellopez8357]

You’re a gift to humanity.

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

I already knew I had Natural in my essence blend, but the importance of _texture_ is new to me, and it’s giving me completely new eyes for my wardrobe. Just adding a few pieces of corduroy and linen has made all the difference! This is a wonderful video and I’m so glad you made it.

[@rachellieberman]

As a soft natural and definitely natural essence (combined with classic) I always feel like if my clothing is too restricting and (exactly as you're describing) not *relaxed*, it's not for me. Like, I need to be able to move and cross my legs and have relaxed posture. I also feel like natural essence people are the ones who can look really good in something that might look sloppy on other people, like a sweatsuit.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

I totally agree!

[@omnio2043]

🍀Don’t mind these timestamps 🍀 0:00 Intro (suggested not to skip) 4:51 Natural essence explanation: description of physical characteristics, traits, behaviors, and mannerisms 9:27 Painting the picture of the natural essence 10:21 People with natural in their blend (Kitchener Verified) 11:10 *important point 1 -- 🍀Natural essence in clothing🍀 12:32 Quality/shape of the natural essence (hint: Relaxed!!) 13:12 Clothing and Silhouettes🍀(Hug check: Can you easily hug in it?) 15:39 Clothing details and fabrics 🍀 16:00 Styling with natural essence-texture 17:28 Print choices -- 26:00 *important point 2 28:00 Blends of essences, Kitchener recommendations 35:30 Outfit examples Natural essence + Kibbe IDs type, hair, and occasion (examples + considerations) 42:15 Examples of celebrities with natural essence in their blend 45:43 mood boards (link in desc) 46:40 popular fashion styles with natural essence blend

[@feaww5085]

Ur an angel for this ❤️

[@candacen7779]

Thanks! ☺️

[@user-wm3rh8ne9k]

I love how you include images of people with other bodies than the usual young skinny able bodied fashion models: thank you!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

You’re so welcome!

[@EllesHut]

I'm still convinced I have natural essence but all this stuff about coming across as likeable and approachable was like.. my social anxiety can't handle that :D Thank you for the helpful video!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Haha, I feel that too! That's just one possible trait

[@kalulu1675]

Me, too. Maybe we should wear wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, and look downward when we go out! :)

[@lilagoldensun]

This finally explains why adding certain accessories to my outfit or wearing certain jackets or sexier/tighter clothing never sat right with me... it just wasn't relaxed! I never felt "me" when I felt I was trying to look good or consciously creating a certain style. Thank you sis for illuminating this x

[@healthybeli5745]

I honestly feel this SO much! I've always struggled in weddings to find outfits that didn't feel like a costume! With friends nights out or in dates-land, always felt I was trying too hard when wearing tight/sexy clothes, never felt 'me'.. But when I was feeling "me" felt somehow I wasn't trying hard enough 😂 discovering natural essence feels like a revelation ❤

[@flipflopzthreeonethree1873]

Ah, this explains why I always look ridiculous in sleek hairstyles 😅

[@Hikerphillips]

I can picture so many people I know/have known with this essence because of your great descriptions. It makes me wish I had natural essence and appreciate this essence. I think if natural essence was a pet it would be a Golden Retriever.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Ha, I could see that!

[@unapologeticallyexoticalElla]

Yes ur right😃🐶 I'm a mix of ethereal with nature the older I get I'm 28 I'm becoming more nature essense but holding on to my ethereal because I think it's beautiful maybe if I lighten my hair I think I would look more ethereal and dark hair natural 🏞️🌲

[@mistyhelena]

I don't know if it would work, but It could be super interesting to look at these essences through the lens of Goth style since today there are so many different types of Goth... trad, whimsy, grunge, emo, victorian, punk, glam... I've been playing around with my style for some time now and find the softer, grunge and whimsy goth looks work better for me as much as I would love to rock a more dramatic look I tend to drown in it. This video is making me think I've got natural essence for sure, very enlightening!

[@vampiric-elf5619]

I need something like that too. I've been Goth my entire life, and it will always make up part of the fabric of my soul and my roots. But I do want to dress for my essence, too. I'm trying to dress in colours other than black these days but I still feel like in black I'm much more likely to be recognised by 'my tribe.' Though when I'm already amongst goths - at alternative music festivals, Goth meet ups, or Goth clubs, I actually love dressing in unexpected colours. Once I went to a Goth nightclub with pink hair and a white corset with a white maxi skirt. I got so many compliments.

[@le9064]

yesss I’m 27 min in and I already feel so many inarticulated thoughts from my style journey get crystallized and explained😭❤️ Like I actually got goosebumps. Ya classic/natural/ingenue gorl NEEDED THIS.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

I'm soo glad its helpful and is resonating with you! That makes me so happy🥰

[@echo_victorD20]

I think that's what I might be I'm not sure though

[@echo_victorD20]

Maybe not

[@passioncompassionhumorstyle]

I just watched this twice. Better than a movienight. Thanks Gab!!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Ah, I'm SO glad you liked it! thank you!!

[@brittanystorey9460]

Yes this is what I’m saying natural can wear literally everything and look great! I’m unfortunately a romantic so jeans look meh on me, very jelly of naturals. And I’m so glad you put out this video. Naturals are the ultimate “cool girl” imo for chic effortless looking fashion. Living in Canada the knitwear is so nice, but like linen in summer also looks so cool on them and the texture ugh omg. Y’all are a lucky bunch. Chic- effortless- but also can very easily look high fashion in relaxed clothes.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Romantics are gorgeous too! I just wanted naturals to feel some love since sometimes ppl feel unfeminine or not pretty when they hear natural

[@stars-and-clouds]

I think thin fabric jeans, smooth textured, peplum, mom jeans and wide legged jeans can look very good on romantics.

[@EvilSnips]

I was wavering between Dramatic and FN for Kibbe, because I knew I had traits of both, particularly in my face. However I realized Dramatic with natural essence makes a lot of sense, more than Natural with Dramatic essence. Thanks for describing this type in a positive way because it's really not fair how people are mean to Naturals, they tend to be sooo beautiful!

[@katja.k.bergstrom]

The fact that I own every single piece you’ve suggested for the Dramatic Classic with Natural essence sealed the deal for me 😄 I’m a dramatic+classic+natural mix now

[@nhyaga]

I have to say same! I think I narrowed it down to Dramatic + Natural + Romantic for me! I thought I had gamine or ingenue bc I look youthful but nothing of those essences work on me (feels costumey or imature, I am Kibbe SD) and when she mentioned boho chic for Natural + Romantic and Grunge for Dramatic + Natural which are two of my favorite styles in my wardrobe, I was sold. My friendliness and warmth comes from Natural Essence!

[@groovysecondhalf]

I am a Soft Natural and love this video! I wear boot cut jeans and Frye cowboy boots 60% of the time ~ add in a loose fitting cashmere sweater or wrap shirt. Love my long loose hair and natural make-up. Really appreciate you showing us how to blend in dramatic fabrics or a romantic vibe.

[@welpppppppppppppp]

i think that natural style is sooo in vogue right now also! lucky lucky for people of the essence or body type since they can absolutely rock the minimalist, athleisure and lots of the street wear that’s popular. it’s interesting considering today we’ve moved to much more casual wear as the norm vs the originating contexts of the systems when they had much more formal everyday clothes

[@deborahappreciates8]

Natural seems to have so many sub caregories and almost just feels like everyone who doesn't automatically stick to the others is placed there. Atheleisure, in my opinion, doesn't look better on anyone better than real clothing. Not to mention Beyoncé, a romantic through and through looked great in her own atheleisure line and there's nothing about her that connects to the natural.

[@katemieth5183]

This video is perfection and just led to the biggest epiphany in my style essences journey - I've been thinking I was romantic - ingenue - gamine because your girl is SHORT (5' nada :) but the quirky/tomboyish/mischievous part always felt a little off... your description made me realize that the relaxed/outdoorsy/approachable yang part of my blend is clearly from a natural essence, not gamine. Your videos are so helpful, TY so so much from the bottom of my (romantic - ingenue - natural) heart

[@michellebhappy]

Love this one - made me really close my debate if Natural is one of my majority essences. Turns out I just love to dress relaxed, but I always need to dress it up to make it not look super sloppy 😹 not so natural, or really approachable when I think about it… Also wanted to point out and applaud your consistent use of inclusive images for examples 👏💛👏💛

[@ac4007]

What have you concluded is your essence/essence blend? I love dressing relaxed but often feel a bit *too* ‘undone’ 🤔 and find that a closer silhouette suits me a lot better, but are somewhat uncomfortable…

[@livvehult8119]

WOW!!! Finally! I have felt like I have a natural essence but dont like too boho chic. And finally. Did the test on your site. After consigning myself to the opinions that I fit best into the kibbe DC category. And found that I have highlighted natural, gamine/high-spirited, classic (and ingenue) and this feels so right. It finally clicked. Afte so many months (or years) of confusion and searching. Ruling out. Your examples in the end cinched it, I like everything and would tey them out in a store or could fins it on my Pinterest boards. So THANK YOU! ❤️❤️Much love from Sweden

[@shirin9452]

Every time I see Gabrielle in natural clothing I get so jealous. She just looks so fresh faced, naturally beautiful, and cool. As a soft dramatic with ethereal, dramatic, ingenue and romantic essence, I don’t think I have a drop of natural in me, but I’d love to look like that. I am not done with the vid though so I’m hoping I’m wrong. Sometimes I can look kind of relaxed in long draped verticals? I’m 5’7 and change. Edit: ok ok I may have a spot of natural looking at celeb examples but the only possible thing it could affect is not wearing makeup and being able to wear slightly looser/wavier hair

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

That’s so sweet of you to say- thank you!! Every essence has beauty and vibrancy, I think your blend sounds so captivating 🥰

[@alenafrancesca9635]

Romantic-natural here, didn’t realize I had natural essence before I consulted with some parents/close friends to figure it out. I knew I was definitely romantic, but it didn’t explain why I could rock leather jackets, Doc Martens, long denim skirts, and misplaced belts in the same outfit. Went against everything I thought I should’ve worn as a romantic. Not to mention, boho styles. Everything makes sense now! Thank you for showing me how to bring these things together.

[@magicalspacegiraffe]

32:25 Omg, throwing on an oversized linen shirt has been my go-to to make summer dresses work for me, IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW 😂😂😂

[@peasnap3000]

I love this video! So many insights! I'm surprised you didn't mention 1920's fashion as an example of how relaxed clothing can look chic and luxe. I mean, basically any of Phryne Fisher's outfits from Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries could qualify.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Definitely! I should have included this!!

[@deborahappreciates8]

This is very good! Yes!

[@habituscraeftig]

Hahahahaha. I am basically anti-natural. I love long flowing fabrics, but I have to be super careful, because anything too 'relaxed' (no matter the style) makes me look super sloppy. My sister and mom both have natural vibes, too, so it's what was modeled for me, growing up. It's kind of my cultural baseline, and it doesn't really work well for me unless I find some way to make it look *very* intentional. Very interesting.

[@IndianPaintbrush1992]

Girl, you’re throwing me for a loop with this. I’ve never considered natural essence for myself because I associate it with being classic, which I am not. I came here to learn more about it after sharing my photos in a typing group. (Currently narrowing down where I fit between the Romantics and Gamine or Ingenue.) HOWEVER, your keyword of RELAXED may just have brought some things into sharp focus for me. I can see that that concept likely underpins my entire current wardrobe. Which is blowing my mind. Despite my likely being a theatrical romantic, I hate waist definition or any tightness around my stomach in almost any outfit. My favorite item in my wardrobe is actually a fleece open kerchief sweater that I literally wear every day (and have for years). So much of my taste would make more sense if I had natural being foundational beneath my other essences.

[@elift1411]

My shock when I realized you are THE Gabrielle Arruda 😂 I've been reading and re reading your posts about Kibbe type for years, now a new door opened for me to devour/savour ❤

[@NayOgawa]

You’re like 80% natural. You look like a goddess here. Glowing 💕 thank you for your videos

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

So boho dresses like this would actually be romantic/natural per kitcheners original resources. And the larger print would lean more dramatic. So I think this is the perfect example of the “romantic nomad” or what kitchener called “romantic gypsy” (which is what I identify as 👍🏻). But thank you! Glad you like it 😊

[@emilyglass6625]

This series has had huge explanatory power for me - not to mention just being really fun information to absorb and process. I believe I am a Kibbe romantic (a fat one, incidentally), but I've never really attempted to dress Full-Romance. When I first worked out my Kibbe type, I used to say to myself that I was kind of cheating to Soft-Gamine, but that it was from some combination of cheeky taste and Romantic silhouettes just being really hard to find in stores at the time - at least in my size. But learning about the Kitchener essences has had me asking whether I have also actually instinctually been pulling back from a level of aesthetic maturity that felt overwhelming and self-serious on me. I'm pretty sure now that my essence home base is actually Ingenue-Gamine... +Something. Figuring out the Something has been an interesting puzzle, though. I'm over forty, but youthful vibes seem really right on me - up to a point. High femme is also really right - up to a point. There's something in the mix that pushes back on and leavens the femininity and the youthfulness. Romantic made some sense, given my Kibbe type and that I have quite pillowy (one could say lush) facial features. But for context: I am a bit of an uggo. Like, I'm not feeling sorry for myself or craving some kind of public consolation. I just think that I might have some features which might have been more prized in a different place or time, but that I'm also probably in a non-majority group of people that just wouldn't be considered ideal anywhere at any time. Like, literally any people that has ever been would look at my face and have some notes? (I still like being me, fwiw!) But while I'm fundamentally bothered by the idea of any beauty hierarchy among the Essences, so many of them are described mainly in terms of specifically attractive characteristics. I have literally been trying to figure out whether the Natural essence is the only available source that could explain a person like me being... visually wonky. (Obviously there are Natural Essence supermodels. Without question, there are many extremely beautiful Naturals. But if you're NOT quite pretty, is there room for that/explanation for that anywhere other than the Natural essence?) And I think what this video has helped me to work out, precisely by being so careful and so detailed, is the Natural is NOT in my Essence blend. The more specific you get about what the Natural means, the *less* it fits me, despite me being plain and ordinary in my... some-other-brand way. I think I do *use* the Natural in some outfits as a way of toning down/adding some of that seriousness while keeping the sensuousness of the Romantic essence out of the equation. This is partly lifestyle (as a teacher, it's my personal choice to keep my mature yin side kind of stashed away) but also maybe a little from anxiousness and insecurity. Like... I do have some fairly Romantic pieces in my wardrobe, and they are, in fact, really quite good. But modeling them for other people feels a little more high stakes than the more innocent and playful stuff? I don't really want to expose my style to comments from the internet, but I can't help but wonder if I would encounter some gate-keeping impulses. It can feel very audacious to claim that you have two fonts of youthfulness in your blend when you're also 40+ and look your age, and likewise to claim that you have both cute and sexy yin in your blend, when femininity itself has been so hard to separate, as a concept, from being beautiful in a consumable way. Like, how can I say I have both the cute and the sexy, if no one thinks I am either cute or sexy? This all still feels a bit transgressive to me, but all I know is: if you delete the Ingenue from my wardrobe it stops working for me. When the main series on each of the Essences is finished, it would mean so much to me if you'd consider a video comparing and contrasting plus-size celebrities and/or using famous women who are not famous for beauty. It makes all the sense in the world to use celebrity images for this kind of project. They're familiar and available and seem more fair to comment on. But sometimes my brain just slides off one exceptionally beautiful (expensively styled) face after another, and I struggle to see myself in any of them. I hugely appreciate that you've included plus size examples from the very beginning and obviously do not treat them all alike! Thank you for that! But I think there might be a lot more I could learn from a video that goes even deeper

[@jamisonrayned.7052]

I wish i could do the winter fall styles, but I am living in the hot, humid subtropics.... I'm blessed that loose relaxed skirts and dresses in linen and cottons fit my kibbe SN and kitchner N.... my skin and hair coloring need light, innocent tones, which go well my secondary angelic essence, and really work for tropical fabrics and extreme sun. The more i learn, the more i am happy to embrace what works for me. In my fantasy , I'd be a full-on vavavoom romantic or a cool and edgy dramatic.

[@franciebogert1452]

So far I’m only a quarter way through the video and omg, thank you so much for this. I DEFINITELY have natural in my blend. The further you go into it the more it makes sense, broader shoulders, relaxed posture, comfortable clothes. The things my husband say I look good in, like my midi tiered dress that’s so comfortable but I still look put together. Ahhh so much good info!!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Yay- im so glad its helping you see the natural essence in you 🥰

[@justinehelene4831]

I always think soft naturals and flamboyant naturals are the most beautiful people honestly. I was always drawn to people like that before I knew about style systems

[@shoshanafox727]

Omg I love this video! I just self typed recently and it makes so much sense to me. My favorite shirts are oversize Hawaiian prints in soft rayon, all leaves and flowers. I love layers and texture and scarves! I have a lot of scarves. 😄

[@justineclark669]

Thank you for stressing the word "relaxed". This helps me marry my natural essence with my edgy classic style preferences.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

You're so welcome!

[@ilora12]

I really needed this- I was so disappointed about being the natural essence but now I love it

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

It’s an amazing essence! I’m glad you love it 🥰

[@sloanebuschman3194]

Oh my goodness! The work you put into this video is so phenomenal and much appreciated! I didn’t realize how much of a natural I was (and was almost outright rejecting the idea of it due to wanting to look more “polished” and “chic”) until you described the personality traits and ideal setting. Everyone throughout my life has called me sporty looking, friendly looking, relaxed, easy going… and I am the girl who enjoys a fresh loaf of baked bread and my only goal for my house is to be cozy 😂 so thank you for the deep dive and digging into the nitty gritty on all this. It has shown me so much! Now I have to go find my other essences , but accepting that my base is natural is all thanks to you! Also at some point I’d love to see you do a pregnancy/ postpartum outfit guide for the essences/ body types (no rush on it you’re doing saint’s work with these essences videos) I’m about to give birth to my first kid and it has been such a struggle to find clothes I feel confident in. I so do appreciate when you put in the mom outfits because it shows me fashion can be functional too! Thanks again for all you do❤❤❤

[@CT1010101]

The Superman stance! I always stand like this and my family tells me to put down my chicken wings lol. Also thank you for helping me embrace the natural essence which always came across as boring to me. I think you have a fantastic interpretation of it and this video was extremely helpful!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

I’m so glad you liked it and it helped you embrace your natural! Also- love the Superman stance it radiates confidence 🤩

[@Calida]

All the Natural outfits "in real life" you made toward the end was literally my wardrobe 😄

[@abbiella]

The natural essence person describes me 100% to a “T” but the style choices are definitely NOT me. I feel much more comfortable and put together in structured classic clothing. So interesting.

[@trebelle614]

Please do Dramatic LAST!!! I'm 100% sure I have Dramatic in my essence blend. I think a nice 1.5-hour video on the dramatic essence would be a great gift for the end of 2022😊

[@riddlememphis]

I only recently started this journey and through multiple videos and quizzes have come to the conclusion that Natural is my dominant type. Gamine and ethereal tied for 2nd, though i would say gamine is slightly more. I am glad you cleared up the athletic bit. I am not sporty or super outdoorsy. I like a nature walk, but im disinclined to take a real hike, though i can if i have to. I like to be lazy in nature 😂. I am very into DIY though and i like jobs that are fast paced and require some movement (eg barista, nursing) I am delighted to know that asking my hair stylist for short, no fuss, and either an undercut or asymmetric element has in fact been the right path for the last 10 years 😊 Also, I'm not crazy for thinking i look better in the winter because there are so many options! Summer and wearing only one or two things is not my vibe. Thanks for the clarity, validation, and celeb examples!

[@aisuxtime]

The amount of work put into these deep dives is astounding. This channel is the one to go to to completely understand essences. Thank you for all the information and examples ❤

[@brittanyloo4315]

So I just found your channel the other day. Decided to watch each see dive video on the different essences, after watching an overview video I had an idea but wasn’t positive. I can’t believe how exact these descriptions define me and I’m realizing I always associated this type of clothing with being sloppy looking because that’s how I was raised and so I’ve always dressed more casual and felt badly when I dressed more comfy/casual. Like that was maybe ok at home but not ok to go out in. Now watching this I’m going ok but these relaxed styles look good on me, I also think I am a flamboyant natural so it seems like the two fit together very nicely. Funny how we can have biases about certain types of clothing/ looks!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Totally, it can take a bit of time to sort through bias and what we as the wearer enjoys/wants for their personal style. Glad this resonated with you!

[@boocali2017]

Love this! Once I figured out I’m a flamboyant natural with a natural and classic essence so much made sense to me about what I like to wear and how I engage folks. Far from boxing me in fashion beauty and even connecting with others feels more abundant and authentic. I love my off shoulder tops and jeans, laughing loudly with friends over a pie I just baked. Thank you for this beautiful overview.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

I'm so glad that you found your fashion home and relate to it!

[@jr3028]

Yessssssss !! I’m a flamboyant natural. Pretty sure I have natural essence with a minute blend of ingenue and classic.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Love that blend! This video should wrap up your essence blend then🥰

[@AngelaCelesteMay]

As others have said, I absolutely love love love the fact that you give the women their due respect as founders and trailblazers in these systems. Excellent content!

[@RuviGaPo]

16:00 Revisting these videos a few months later is honestly so helpful bc my first time around i Completely Missed the part abt how prints vary Greatly depending on your body type. I was wondering why the natural essence felt like it fit so well, while the stereotypical natural style clothes Fit me so poorly (flowy fabrics, long silhouettes, large prints). Turns out i likely Do have a natural essence but i've a short vertical line so i can't pull off large prints well (like.. the Effort is not worth it haha) But Texture and natural fabrics are a Must in my wardrobe now and having mulled over this for a few months rly did help in distinguishing the different aspects of these theories in practice.

[@thedarlinhearth]

I love how these essence videos just keep getting longer, they're so interesting! 💜

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

I’m so glad! I’m always worried they get too long!

[@Stbymilkshake]

That's the best video! You have been helping me for the last months, I paid for an essence test, the results were 40% natural, 30% romantic, 30% ingenue. I'm here learning a way to combine these three 😆 It would be very great if you could make a video series about the essences mixed with each other👏👏👏

[@diana5616]

I didnt think I have natural essence blend until I post some photos in Facebook groups... everyone had different ideas, but natural was present in each one! I did think "but I look horrible in boho style " hahaha But I really look great in unformal outfits... i can't go totally N , still. But very formal outfits, as well as heavy make up, looks really strange on me!

[@victoriaasschenfeldt]

It is maybe too late to comment on a video from 2022 but I just wanted to say that you look amazing in that dress and I like your videos💫

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Thank you- that’s so nice of you to say!

[@victoriaasschenfeldt]

@@Gabriellearrudadesign You are so welcome ❤️but honestly, your videos are really good quality. You always speak kindly about every essence, and your editing is very good. 🌟 Also your personality is great. Please keep on being you💫

[@fibre_foxx]

As a natural classic, ugh skirts with cinched waists and wide bottoms that pass the knees are absolutely the bomb

[@aflibbertigibbet]

I haven't even finished this video and it's so deeply resonating with me. I've wasted so much money on clothes because I've admired them on others and the mantra "you can wear anything;" this is true to a fact but I was always puzzled why I felt uncomfortable. I was typed as both natural in body type and essence. Your description of the natural essence is me to a T. But I always felt the boho examples of Natural would look awful on a broad weightlifter like me. Your video really helps clarify what I kind of always knew and gravitated intuitively. Thank you!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Im so glad it helped you see how beautiful natural can be and how your style instincts were right 🥰

[@cobblecattt]

Okay, you said relaxed and I was filled with relief. No wonder I love wearing t shirt and shorts all the time! But I do want to look more put together🤔

[@Minamibam]

I love the diversity in your example pictures!!

[@penelopecoker8978]

I just love the way you speak

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

thank you!

[@travellingfemme]

You look great in this video. This look and these colors really suit you.

[@juliechen8710]

Ooh this video suddenly makes me feel so proud of my natural essence! Now I’m much more clear on how I can incorporate it into my style. Thanks, Gaby!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Yay! You’re so welcome!!

[@littleseaturtle]

this video is so well done and totally solidified my own suspicions about myself. i used to wonder why i look so much more stylish when i dress "down" and the term relaxed has never resonated more! thank you for putting so much thought, research and love into this 🫶🏼

[@jpanicacci]

OMG, I am so happy I just found your channel. I like your sense of humor and practical down-to-earth teaching. Fun times, thank you!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Thank you!! and welcome🥰

[@Theripepear]

Thanks!

[@Rita-vy3ts]

the connection to the beat generation brought it all together for me! great video, thank you.

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Yay, I’m so glad!

[@EmL-kg5gn]

I hope you realise how amazing this series is!!! These videos are long but not only did I give them my full attention the whole way through, I’m here rewatching them the same way 💕 Thank you for all your hard work

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

This is so meaningful to me! Thank you!

[@hanna9410]

You do such a good job of honoring what makes each of the essences super special and also reframing essences in clear, more holistic ways. Relaxed is so easy to understand as a style priority. Side note about Kibbe though-maybe he thinks FNs and SDs are such common types since tall women can only fall into those two and one additional option???

[@_my_insomnia_blink562]

I think the heights should be reconsidered since women are slightly taller that 40 years ago.

[@kathleenreese5010]

I loved this video! I have a classic/ingenue/natural blend but didn't realize how the natural factored in. Now I see it in my friendly smile, love of knit tops so I can move, and my natural wavy hair. Thank you so much. I appreciate all the time and research you put into each video (and your wonderful sense of humor!).

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

I'm so glad it helped you connect the dots! And thank you!

[@cocoariche]

Insightful. Thorough. Thoughtful. Please keep these coming! This information is life altering for those of us with limited clothing confidence lol

[@oldaccxunt]

Oh I'm SO GUILTY of thinking ethereal essence is natural essence. I think it's bc of me interpreting the width between eyes and short wide face as natural features along with a lot of the models used for 'natural' clothing brands being majority Flamboyant Naturals with ethereal essence (think early 2010s elsa hosk for free people). I'm a 2000s baby so this makes sooo much sense! Thank you so much for help clearing this up ❤️

[@youareinbarbados2578]

Wow when you showed the natural ethereal mood board something really clicked! I M a natural, I don't know if I have ethereal essence but that mood board is really what I have looked for in my style since always. Interesting

[@oldaccxunt]

I'm jealous of you guys with natural essence tbh because there's sooo much source material out there to work from. Besides the misinformation Gabrielle cleared up for us in this video, most people can agree what natural essence is. I'm a Romantic--Ingenue(idk order of prominence yet, I'm getting my consult soon) and it is such a chore working out what is someone's misinterpretation of my essence blend and what isn't. Seriously, you guys are really lucky.

[@livingcolours773]

Thanks for this video! I am devouring all of these. I am very happy I kinda got your essences! I see that romantic grungy 90's look in you, you remind me of some rock singer. As for me, I thin I definitely have classic and natural, in this order, and then something between gamine and ingenue in textures/prints/details that I can use in touches to make the outfits lean more into my yin features (I have a baby face, still at 36. I think I read that ingenue or gamine don't work after 20 but romantic lines look way too fussy on me). I do think I can pull off some grungy touches (was my favourite style in my teens) but mixed with more classic/small scale yin pieces. I know I have been easily labeled as unkempt, so I know that I need some structure or yin added to natural styles :) Thanks for your work!

[@imagease]

. I think you're right that "Relaxed" needs to be one of the touchstones of the natural essence. Thanks for touching on the blends- narrowing down your blends really helps explain why some things just work better than others and you don't know why, they just do when you put them on. Also- so genius saying naturals look elevated in casual clothing; I haven't read this anywhere else but it's SO true. I think it's the shoulders and yang making a really good hanger for clothes.

[@jillmeincke9202]

Yay!! The essence video I have been waiting for

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Hope you like it!

[@lori3670]

Now we need gamine queen ❤️

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

It's going to happen, I promise!

[@merrymermaid]

your pfp is stunning!!

[@leanaaymorejacob1211]

@@Gabriellearrudadesign , we, gamines, are eagerly waiting. 🙏😊🌹

[@shoshanafox727]

I like the list you made of style essence characteristics. I have 16 out of 17 for the natural! Lol. It makes it so obvious and easy. I used to hate fashion because I didn't like anything fussy; nothing seemed to work for me. Now I love it, because I know what works for me.

[@shoshanafox727]

I get compliments, too, from strangers when I wear my favorite "natural" essence outfits. 😊

[@kat_thefruitbat]

You are amazing and deserve 1000000000000000000000000000 more subscribers!! You have been the absolute best recommendation I’ve received from YT!! 🤗 No matter what the topic is, your educational approach / video format is always top notch and interesting / fun due to many qualities such as your creativity, sense of style, unique perspectives / ideas, attention to detail, thorough research / knowledgeability, inclusivity, body positivity, humor, affability, authenticity, humility, relatability, numerous visuals / examples, (etc.)! Thank you for all of the quality, effort, passion, creativity, thought, curation, and time you put into your videos!! ❤️😍

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Thank you so much!! It is so nice to hear that and really makes the process so gratifying for me to know its helping clarify and help ppl find their style 🥰

[@kat_thefruitbat]

@@Gabriellearrudadesign 🤗❤️ P.S. You’re super gorgeous, and the dress you wore for this video looks like it was designed especially for you!

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

@@kat_thefruitbat oh wow- thank you! ❤️

[@LadyMarmalade]

I'm rewatching your entire essence series, it's been that helpful! You really have a gift for explaining these things in ways that are so clear and supportive/empowering to each type.

[@margareeta1369]

I'm pretty sure I have a natural face, a natural body and a natural essence. And my most important value is nature too. I think that mother nature created me to experience her and now I'm here worshipping her, in the world and in me

[@audreyandrea460]

I have 30% natural essence in my blend and I’m super excited that I can wear jeans and sweat pants more often, plus a bit thicker knit wear. I’m a theatrical romantic kibbe with a 50% romantic essence. I wasn’t surprised by having a lot of natural essence since I never wear red, or red lipstick or diamonds! At the most, I’ll do a pink-red colour.

[@danielavargas2340]

to my eyes, you look the most beautiful in classic hairstyle, it draws attention to your admirable nose, deep eyes and plumpy lips. when you have your hair down like here, something is off. the classic hairstyle is revealing face features, you are so different than other mainstream faces that look all the same. i find it very beautiful, high class society-ish.

[@claude562]

The light on this video is just gorgeous! The sunlight going in and out seems perfect for the natural essence and its warmth 🤭 Thank you a lot for this well written and well thought video! I really appreciate you taking the time to do all this and I’m amazed that you seem to keep the same update rhythm… I think it’s something that should really be noted: this must take you so much effort and energy. I hope you know how good and helpful your work is. At first I was disappointed the natural essence didn’t have any shape because I felt it was the piece missing for me to understand fully this essence but the word relaxed makes so much sense and now it all clicked! I’m pretty sure I’m yang dominant and that it’s mostly natural essence (whatever I plan to wear I always end up with a laid-back version of the outfit). I do believe I also have a small scale essence too but gamine or ingenue? It’s hard for me to differentiate them even if I know the theory : my eye isn’t trained yet… Even if I’d love the gamine video to be the most thorough I love that your videos goes from most yin to most yang, so gamine next please 💌

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

Thank you so so much! This is such a kind and appreciated comment and it makes me happy to hear it's helping clarify the natural essence. I always worry I'm not posting enough but the videos are so long, and I don't want to break them up (so that's a relief to hear!). Yes, the word relaxed at first seems really ambiguous but I think once you really understand a relaxed feel in clothes (through different elements) it really helps you see if your HTT is working or veering to confining or somethings off. I do plan to go over the difference between gamine and ingenue in the gamine video- its a highly requested differentiation. The essence trait chart might help clarify some of the physical characteristics. But since gamine is playful yang, and ingenue is decorative yin, gamines tend to have more sharpness and be more spunky/quirky. Whereas ingenue tends to be more delicate/frilly/round- sometimes almost doll like. So in the same way one leans more yang (gamine) and one leans more yin (ingenue) they both exemplify that in clothes and features.

[@claude562]

You're posting good videos that are actually helpful and they get longer and longer this is more than enough for me! YT should remain fun for everyone :)) I look forward for your gamine video (and your dramatic too! and the others to come haha) hopefully I'll have my blend figured out

[@Gabriellearrudadesign]

@@claude562 thank you so much 🥰

[@welpppppppppppppp]

i definitely think i have some kind of natural essence… if only a little of my predominant ingenue blend. especially as i’ve been trying cuter decorative elements if i don’t balance it out with something more casual it becomes fussy princess baby real fast 😅

[@mariliseinch2561]

Wow! I've watched many of these vids talking about Kibbe and Kitchener's body types and essences, but this one was so thorough and even more informative than what I already knew. My main essence is definitely natural and I'm excited to try some of these tips to see what is most harmonious for my body. Thank you for all the effort!

[@wayawuffin]

this was so worth the wait, what a great video!!! i knew i was natural dominant, but i wasn’t sure how to best incorporate that into my own personal style - this has helped so much!! i took so many screenshots 😂 very excited to see the next two!

[@iolandagirleanu9006]

YES I would totally live in a cabin in the woods 💕 And my home is in brown, beige, green / dark green tones. I hate white for home interiors, I find it too cold and austere. 🤣

[@fionango8245]

Now you video answers my question “Why all of my answers direct to Soft Nature but I feel more comfortable in Classic clothing?!?” Balancing to my comfort is the key!!! Thank you!!!