Glad this has sparked some discussion! Fun stuff----
First off, I'm glad you are here Una. I feel like you and Suz in particular have gotten a lot of mileage out of this exercise and I'm glad that even with the job change you still want to look and feel a little UWP everyday. I will add my 2-cents to yours on my personal style at the bottom of this reply, but I am glad you commented.
E--- I think that Storybook gamine fits you very well. I think you had a very clear idea of what you liked in a piece and a sense of how to pair things before YLF and are working on issues like fit and flattery more at this point in your journey.
Shedev-- I agree that Asphalt Angel is just about perfect-- Rachy sometimes has this way with things. Plus, it is incredibly catchy.
Caro-- I see where you are going. I think that you embody your style and I see it visually but also agree that it is a hard one to understand through a single term. Maybe we will find one yet!
Mo-- I'm really glad you were able to join us as well. I don't know the exact phrase you are currently using. I'm glad that grecian was brought up though-- in my mind I see you as a modern-day Grecian goddess in many ways esp. in Florida with its "Medeterranian" climate ---- I see classical Greek culture as having a very refined yet sporty natural element, as well as a bit of the hard-edge element, especially when you talk about the godesses and warrior women of that culture. I often see you as a pint-size Amazon.
Rachy-- Quirky waif, totally you. You have this classic and gamine side that you mix with what I can only describe as pure good-natured sarcasm and irony-- in personality and fashion
Anne-- I feel you, I never felt like I could have a style (despite knowing what I like) because it wasn't represented in my closet because I was making do. Extreme restrictions on where you can shop, budget, time, and ethics plus work and practical limitiations can really make just getting dressed and looking good challenging!
Kiwigal-- what about Everyday Elegance? I also think you have a bit of this classic prep sporty side to your style in addition to the elegant side.
Jackie C, Lucy and Gigi --- I think it is fine not to have one, and you all have exactly the right additude about it developing over time. Plus, if you fall into one of the more traditional fashion personas, I think a lot of ladies don't feel the need to have an individual moniker--- having a classical prep style or a demure bombshell style doesn't mean that you don't have your own personality.
Suz--- you answered my question perfectly. Essentially very similar to what Una said-- you found something, used it, and it has become second nature. I see it in you wardrobe cohesion for sure!
Una--- I also love intrepid adventurer! It has this amazing ring to it and also really speaks to the uncurrent of how I like to dress, always ready to take on that next adventure. Heck, even my 2 pair of dress shoes slog through gravel or handle a quick sprint expertly ; ) I want everything I own to be ready to go into a bag or onto my body for the next transition or the next day trip. That is definitely a huge part in my daily style . . . I've just always struggled to figure out where my "gallery opening" life fit into that, because it really is its own vein in my style ---- people often say that my style reminds them of Indiana Jones, but when I go to dress up it isn't tuxedos or tweed, but much more of the NY art scene in the 30s and 40s where the women in galleries like Stieglitz's were playing with menswear but in a very scandalous drapey, covered-yet-exposed sort of way. Maybe it still needs more thought . . . .
