https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:18:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761935 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:34:07 +0000 Anonymous 1761935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! It's a tiny screen on my iPhone, but at least it's free. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761931 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:24:52 +0000 Alexandra 1761931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, thank you for the review. You said much better what I had in my head when I wrote the original post.</p> <p>BC, you don't need a Kindle. Just the free Kindle app. There's a version for just about any platform/device. Look here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200783640" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/help.....=200783640</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761910 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:43:54 +0000 Anonymous 1761910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got the kindle app for my iPhone (free) and then got the book (also free). Not sure if it's still free though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761909 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:41:58 +0000 Anonymous 1761909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read the book (thanks Alexandra!) and I think it's easier to understand than Kibbe. Mind you, the section on your "archetype" is no easier to understand, so if you couldn't figure out your type in Kibbe, you'll be no further ahead with this book.</p> <p>However, I really like the section in using Pinterest to hone your style, and the book is laid out as a few exercises which are good...if you actually take the time to do them.</p> <p>The section on colours sort of leaves you hanging. Basically tells you to go get a professional opinion about your colours. But if you already know your colours (which i think you do, BC) then you can ignore this chapter.</p> <p>I had a day off the other day and really felt like I made some progress around where I want to go with my style in 2017 thanks to this book.</p> <p>There's an emphasis on pictures at first, to give you a visual idea of what you like. It then tells you to find parallels between your pictures and write them down. These are you "desires". It's basically what you really like.</p> <p>It also talks about your goals (ie: what activities and events do you need clothes for and also, what impression you want to give while doing those activities). </p> <p>And it then asks you to try and marry your activities with some of your desire words AND your archetype. This part is a bit tricky because sometimes your desire words don't line up with your activities or archetype, and so you might need to adapt your desire words or throw them out.</p> <p>I like that the book was task-oriented.</p> <p>As Beth Ann says, a nice light read if you don't do the exercises. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761812 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:03:47 +0000 Anonymous 1761812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a Kindle, so I'll have to buy the book I guess. Is it a lot easier to understand than Kibbe? If not, I'll pass. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761801 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:45:36 +0000 Isabel 1761801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome, thank you.</p> <p>LOVING the descriptor : dramatic gamine. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761676 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 03:48:47 +0000 Rambling Ann 1761676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the tip. We are about to launch a business that will have me in the public eye on a daily basis for the first time in 10 years. How to represent myself and the business has been on my mind for a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761507 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:35:24 +0000 Lisa 1761507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, thanks for the book recommendation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761395 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:53:43 +0000 Beth Ann 1761395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Alexandra! &nbsp;I'll have something fresh and easy to read on my long drive to visit the in-laws! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761375 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 23:18:01 +0000 jenanded 1761375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Alexandra. I just downloaded and read p1 of the introduction. It is already resonating... I don't have my own business but work at a University. That has been my reflection this year... I need to be video ready most days it seems... So I look forward to reading this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761374 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 23:11:58 +0000 Alexandra 1761374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, good to know, thank you! This book has very minimal illustrations so it's not an issue, but I've downloaded some before where the formatting was really crazy. Since then, I've paid a lot of attention to the reviews because often people will mention if there's a problem.</p> <p>Traci and El Cee, thank you for the suggestion. I'll take a closer look at Jackie O. I like some of the 60's styles so that could work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761328 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 19:02:15 +0000 El Cee 1761328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just like Traci -- I see Jackie O. in that "Desires Board". Fabulous style icon!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761327 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 19:01:37 +0000 lpr200 1761327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! I just downloaded it too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761322 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 18:32:13 +0000 Jenn 1761322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just downloaded it. As someone who runs my own business, I'm finding it especially pertinent. I'm having a hard time typing myself, though. Also had trouble with Kibbe. I'm just not good at stepping back and looking objectively. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761320 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 18:27:46 +0000 Traci 1761320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see Jackie O! &nbsp;Is she a style icon of yours? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761308 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 17:56:22 +0000 Anonymous 1761308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the tip. &nbsp;I downloaded the book just now. &nbsp;I'll start reading it this evening. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761275 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 16:08:16 +0000 April 1761275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a word of advice from an experienced Kindle user -- unless you have one of those Fire versions with a snazzy color screen, don't get a highly illustrated book in its Kindle edition. &nbsp;The black and white illustrations will just not give the same effect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761265 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 15:59:39 +0000 Alexandra 1761265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, thank you for the help!</p> <p>Sheila, I'm 5'5.5". Dramatic Gamine sounds right. Rachel typed me as YangG, the Pixie archetype.</p> <p>Here's my analysis of the collage:<br /> 1. ladylike, dresses<br /> 2. high contrast, B/W, bright color, bold<br /> 3. scarves, draped fabric, abbreviated drama<br /> 4. sunglasses, contrast trim<br /> 5. comfortable, cheerful</p> <p>Now I just need to figure out how to adjust my more boring work outfits to bring them closer to this vision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761245 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 15:36:53 +0000 Sheila 1761245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kibbe philosophy - but&nbsp;different names. </p> <p>I read it... it is great and like Kibbe is about self- acceptance and dressing for your body type. </p> <p>How tall are you Alexandra ? I see a bit of Dramatic Gamine going on there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761217 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:18:21 +0000 Staysfit 1761217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the tip. I see piped or trimmed edges, crisp contrast, crisp geometric bold large patterns; boxy, or swingy and maybe even fitted crop tops. The swingy tops come in the form of capes, ponchos and loose scarves or draping. I also see the sunglasses. Elbows! LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761207 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 06:34:14 +0000 Anonymous 1761207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL at seeing bent elbows. Thank you for the heads up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-book-about-developing-a-signature-style#post-1761188 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 02:28:57 +0000 Alexandra 1761188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a book by Rachel Nachmias. She's a stylist in Philadelphia (I think). She just published it yesterday in Kindle format, with hard copy publication to follow sometime next year. I'm sharing because she has an interesting approach to style development, and the ebook is free until tomorrow, available on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRX3OI8/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRX3OI8/</a></p> <p>It is aimed mostly at women who run their own businesses, but applicable to anyone, really. I'm working through the exercises in it. You can see my Desires board below. I'll have to come back to it tomorrow with fresh eyes because right now I see mostly dresses, sunglasses, and bent elbows </p>