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Hi all, pondering the style moniker post today; I love that stuff - the process is so interesting!

As Angie noted, I am a casual classic for sure. However, the missing piece with this is the 'aspirational' piece. My aspirations this year, though, aren't really about my 'look' per se - they are more about my attitude to the whole thing, moving from a self-doubting to a more self-affirming posture.

I feel like Classic needs to be there - first, it encapsulates so many style adjectives that are true for me (things like polished, simple or understated, tried-and-true, well-fitting, etc.). Second, it's one of those words which I can get negative on (for myself) because I have felt like it's 'boring', but I'm done with that attitude and ready to own it with pride!

The second word I'm working on. A few ideas, and please chime in if you have suggestions, insights or advice! Sometimes an outside view DOES see things more clearly.

Confident Classic - pretty obvious - the aspiration is to be more confident in my style, which can translate both into trying to add something new to the mix without fear OR to sticking with what works, knowing that this is what's right for me.
Essential Classic - a bit more poetic than above, essential has both a physical and spiritual connotation, referring both to my love of simplicity (what's essential to the outfit or situation) and the fact that 'classic' is an expression of my essence.
Curious Classic - with thanks to Eliza for mentioning the word on the blog post comments today, this makes space for the side of me that needs to ponder, question and doubt, but frames it in a more positive, exploratory way. Perhaps not concrete enough though.
Intentional Classic - meaning I'm a classic because it's best for me (vs. just by default) and that I'm going to move forward with it with intention.

What do you think ... any of these sound any good? I'm kind of leaning towards Essential Classic because it speaks to me as a physical look, as well as a mental attitude. But I'm open to any and all feedback! Appreciate you all xx

ETA - Serene Classic is the one, with all the other adjectives shared here going into a little collage for my journal, so I'll take all this inspiration with me through the year! xx

ETAx2 - Intentional Serene Classic

5 years ago

Sal

Veteran

You could throw in a third word ( I have!!)

I think polish is definitely you. I like confident and essential - or something that puts true to yourself in one word?

I will keep thinking.

ETA: positive?

Helena

Sal, good point, and I may need to! Thanks for your feedback; I'll ponder on it too. Thx for your help

SarahD8

I like Essential Classic, but I think "Confident" should be that 5th adjective you've been wondering about after dropping "Kate".
Your moniker/words are going to help you earn that necklace, I love it!!!!

Stagiaire Fash

Classic isn't boring--it's the good stuff! That's why it sticks around. How about Classic (with) Attitude?

nemosmom

I like Essential Classic, but there something pretty fantastic about Intentional... I think it ties in well with your reflections in your posts about Goals.

Nemosmom, Essententional Classic lol! I agree, intentional does tie in nicely. I would love to come up with a word that encapsulates both essential and intentional. Thesaurus coming out.

Sarah, thank you! I like that: classic, polished, casual, contrast, confident. Something about Essential really speaks to me.

FashIntern, agree 100%! That's just a silly old self-criticism that sometimes creeps in uninvited and makes a nuisance of itself. So affirming 'classic' is my way of kicking it to the curb!

Style Fan

I love classic styles. They suit you to a tee, Helena. Never boring.

Brooklyn

How about “authentic classic” because it’s about adopting a style that feels right for you. (And it’s never boring to be authentic!)

Mainelady

Authentic Essential Classic.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

NICE THREAD.

I like it all, Helena. Extra thumbs up for:

Intentional Classic, Curious Classic & Authentic Classic

gryffin

Thank like Serene Classic. If you are not confident, self possessed and at peace you can’t be serene. Her serene highness gives you the glow of polished refined royalty. Serenity as I know you are prioritizing wellness and calm. Your outfits always comfortable, composed, harmonious. I see you as serene. I don’t know if that resonates.

Thank you EVERYONE for the great ideas and inspiration. I am going to make a collage with all the words collected here and stick it in my journal. You guys are THE best. xx

Gryffin - I absolutely LOVE serene classic. For all the reasons you say, plus the fact that it makes me think of that old Serenity Prayer: "may I have serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference". This speaks so deeply to me about the balance of accepting myself (and my style)as I come, while also being curious and refining myself (and my style) so that I grow. There's even a sort of clean-lined prettiness to the look and sound of the word serene that captures a look and feeling I aspire to. It's perfect for where I am at right now. Thank you so much for sharing it with me xoxo

I'm so glad it spoke to you!! I love that prayer, words absolutely to live by for all of us!! Yes, the word - well I see images of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday - graceous, elegant, but with an otherworldly tranquility, ancient and modern, harmony and beauty inner and outer. It's also a good word - does make me feel serene? Does it make me feel peaceful, calm, balanced because serenity requires such perfect balance, understated tastefulness and is regal. To me, it's very you!!

RobinF

I was also thinking authentic as I read the comments. And another vote for serene, it’s one of my goal words for this year too. It is one of those words that sounds like what it means and I think suits your style.

Jaime

Gryffin's Serene Classic is excellent for you. I want to add Aware to that, because Serene and Classic (wrongly imho) suggest a bit of complacency, which is not you!

Joy

Harmonious Classic?

Firecracker (Sharan)

Serene Classic is great!

Thanks everyone! Shevia, that's a good point - what about Intentional Serene Classic? I think in 'intentional' and 'aware' we are getting at the same idea ...

Anonymous

Intentional serene classic ftw

Elizabeth P

Intentional serene classic is perfect for you. I love how you interpreted serene and used the poem to really define how you want to incorporate it.

karen13

Perfect. It encapsulates so much! I love the images that Serene evokes and the addition of Intentional will be a great guide - “is this my intent?” is a question I should ask myself more.

Suz

Oooh--- I love what you came up with. Intentional Serene Classic is perfect!!

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