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Style Moniker: whimsical romantic

jussie

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Hi gang,
I decided to put my new style moniker into action. Here’s the resulting outfit in pic 1..
Oh and for anyone who is interested the dictionary definition of whimsical is “lightly amusing”. However another definition is “someone given to whims”. I find the definitions both lightly amusing :).
I’m also (so far at least) sticking to this years style goal of lip colour daily. And boy oh boy I’m loving it. SO MUCH better with lip colour than without... imho. Others might disagree though. OR if I’m not wearing lip colour, I gotta wear statement earrings. Otherwise I just feel blahhh.

I feel I’ve veered quite far away from some of the more boho looks I wore early last year now. I still like the look of them.... but I find they’re not super practical. Plus I had to introduce some more polished looks for a new job last year, so the boho just got pushed further and further aside. The easiest place to wear boho is at the beach I find... more of a beach boho style.

So my massively aspirational style icon for whimsical romantic is the Tahani character from The Good Place. Only problem is.... I have a rather practical, casual lifestyle, a tight budget, and I prefer to be extremely comfortable in all my outfits. Sooooo we shall see how this translates into reality!
I’ve included some inspiring pics from Pinterest, including especially outfits that actually seem wearable rather than totally aspirational.

Anyway please feel free to comment and critique. Sometimes I feel like my style is not trendy at all, and I hope it doesn’t come off looking totally dorky. I just go with my gut instincts but I wonder if I see things the same way others see them? Thanks

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Lucy

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I love this moniker for you! And the outfit is so cute! I think you have done really well to define and articulate your style

jussie

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Lucy: thanks, I’m glad my musings make sense :). Thanks for the response.

Eva

Cute photobomber!

I think your outfit represents your moniker very well, as do your inspiration pics. I can see you in all of these. (Now I wish I had a cosy pink sweater like that, so pretty! And it's winter here...)

I didn't know Tahani from the good place, but I googled her and she seems to be wearing mainly floral dresses and skirts. She looks very dressed up most of the time, but you could probably easily translate her style into a more casual version if you wish. Pic 1 is a good example, you look great in your floral skirt!

Also, I do not think you look dorky at all! It's great that you have found a style that you love and that really suits you. And now that I understand whimsical a bit better (not a native speaker), I think it means that you are having fun with fashion!

Helena

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Jussie, that moniker is perfect for you. You have a lightness to you that is perfectly captured by whimsical, and romantic I think it a better descriptor than boho, because you have such an inherent prettiness and neatness that maybe boho doesn't necessarily capture. I love it! Tahani is a great inspiration - maybe just think of her outfits with a casual spin to them.

FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOUR STYLE! Your evolution has been such a joy and an inspiration to watch. You had an innate sense of yourself from the start and have refined and improved your look consistently. You have a signature look that is timeliness in its authenticity and does not need trends (although you do a good job incorporating them in the way that works for you - e.g. bringing in on-trend colors, etc.). I'm always so happy when you post WIWs because you are a shining inspiration of what a true personal style looks like.

nemosmom

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I also love Whimsical Romantic for you! I think it suits the outfits you've posted (the Liberty print skirt, even your previous beachy looks). You look comfy, confident, whimsical and romantic! I would think there are still ways you could get a boho-ish look through various textures and patterns (like eyelet tops, for example) could read boho, but still be practical.

I love your idea to add a daily lip color! Do you have any favorites?

cjh

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Such a good moniker! You nailed it.

I also feel much better about a day when I put on lipstick and earrings. Just tops off everything.

Jessikams

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I’m working on lipcolor too. But it’s so hard to find the right color. Nude is easy. Bright red, bright pink, or dark plum are easy. But I haven’t yet found a cheery daytime color- pinkish? Coral?- that is easy to apply and will “lift” the whole complexion. This is my quest!

I think you look great, definitely not dorky and it’s actually really refreshing to see such a defined personal style that is not “trendy” or following the crowd. Your kid seems to think you look pretty good too!

Jane

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Whimsical romantic sounds very good, I did wonder if it might be that the word Liberty or floral could be played with. Romantic rings very true, but may be not whimsical....just thinking out loud.

Anonymous

Whimsical romantic suits you very well, and works well with the examples you’ve shown. I like the lip colour you’re wearing.

SarahD8

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I love this moniker for you! The tennies with the Liberty skirt really make the look.

Love that you have identified lippy and/or statement earrings as your recipe for instant polish. Work it!

One thing I notice about your inspiration photos is a lot of midi length, somewhat full skirts. Would those cuts be practical for you? If so, I think they could be combined with more casual tops and flat/walkable footwear for a reliable outfit formula that fits the look you aspire to.

Angie

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Glad you like your new moniker, Jussie.

I think you emulate the inspiration here very well, and YOUR way.

What are you smoking? Dorky. Not a chance! You always look whimsically romantic. Sometimes soft, and sometimes a little more hard edged. All good, and within the same theme. Individualistic - which is the most important trend of all. Rock on.

Gretchen

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Is it weird that your pics made me want to reach through the computer and give you a happy hug?

This is a great moniker for you - approachable, pretty, light - perfect!

Cardiff girl

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I definitely think that you could rock all those looks and asfor whimsical,romantic ,that sounds like a fun look to aspire to and I think that you will carry it offwith aplomb.

LaPed

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LOVE Whimsical Romantic! I think that suits you perfectly but gives you a lot of room to play around. #5 and #8 in particular jump out to me as very "jussie" looks.

wendy

After following your WIW posts, I don't think you could come up with a more perfect style moniker.

Brooklyn

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It’s a lovely moniker and it suits lovely you. I can see the inspiration in your pics.

I googled Tahani. It looks like she wears slightly more formal romantic clothing, which may not work for everyday wear but could be nice for date nights and special occasions or casualised as SarahD8 suggests Eg satin midi length full floral skirts. Do you shop at “Review”? I think you could find some items there along the same lines.

Brooklyn

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Also Alannah Hill.

Style Fan

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Great style moniker for you. I have never seen you look dorky. Always lovely and pretty.

Anonymous

There’s no need to be uber trendy. Your outfits are authentic and I think that makes them cool. That moniker sounds perfect for you. I think whimsy and romanticism are fun.

You do not look dorky but you know, dorky is its own thing too and can be adorable.

Suz

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Whimsical romantic is lovely for you! It captures your inherent prettiness, polish, and femininity and the "lightness" that seems so key to your look. Love it! I think taking those adjectives and applying them to what is already in your closet will take you far. Sometimes it might be the addition of an accessory that brings the whimsy and sometimes it might be romantic patterns, cuts, and colours.

Jenni NZ

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I love it for you too Jussie. It is hard to find what feels right, as my own very long thread attests. I think this is both true to who you are as well as being aspirational, you can ask yourself "Would a whimsical romantic wear this?"

rachylou

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That is the perfect Moniker! And I love your Tahani inspiration pic. You’ve got both definition and room to play!

jussie

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Rachylou: thanks- I’m glad you like the Tahani look, thought it may be too sugary for your liking but there you go!

Jenni: thanks!. I agree the trick may be to get a moniker that is a blend of achievable but also something to aim towards when shopping or creating outfits. If we already had it nailed perfectly it’d be a bit boring.

Suz: thank you. I think you’re absolutely right, just a small accessory or clothing piece is probably enough to inject some whimsical romance to an outfit. Hopefully there’s no need to reinvent the wheel. The other week I saw a handbag that was white with black polka dots, and I thought oooh that’d be an easy way to up any outfit to look super cutesy.

jussie

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Eva: thanks so much for your reply. I really appreciate it.
My photobomber is both incredibly cute and mischievous.
Yes; the Tahani character is always quite dressed up, some of the jokes about her character are her ability to throw incredible garden parties and charity balls.... but her perfect princess-ness irritates the heck out of everyone.
So yeah, definitely a casual spin on her outfits would be good! I’m thinking printed skirts.....lots of printed skirts..... and ballet flats or Mary Janes....
Actually it will be interesting to see how it works in winter. I do have a princessy pink dress-coat that may work well. See pic attached.

Torontogirl: thank you so much for your incredibly kind and sweet words. After the zombie apocalypse you will certainly be in the nursery you really are a doll.
You’ve hit the nail on the head, I’m too TIDY in my dress to really be boho.... yes I like layers and billowy ness... but not so much that it looks messy..... and too many necklaces etc is an issue for the same reason. Feels too untidy on me.

I think the other problem is, for some reason even when I try to wear trendy outfits, I feel somehow bored or too typical in them, then the contrary part of me wants something more distinctive (why?? I don’t know!) But then..... I feel self conscious about not being trendy enough! Also I actually think trendy is harder to nail than distinctive....
but it really gives me a boost to hear that you like seeing my wiws! That’s a fabulous compliment... I’ll keep em coming Torontogirl.

Opaline: thank you! Yes; a certain type of dorkiness can be cute..... I’m thinking of some kind of librarian-style Manga character :).

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taylor

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I think you should hang on to that Moniker tight! It’s you
Whimsical Romantic...how fabulous!

Bijou

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Jussi - I love this style moniker for you as it captures a certain style sensibility and allows you to wear clothing from different eras (you look amazing in your 60's shift dresses) as well as trendy items.

Anonymous

Ha, yes Jussie! Cartoon Librarian adorkableness. ( ◠‿◠ )

Mainelady

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Jussie, I think your whimsical romantic moniker is spot on. Your style has evolved and I have really enjoyed being able to see it happening. I don’t see any evidence of dork. I see soft, warm, approachable, polished, happy and fun. I like your more casual interpretation of the character you are inspired by. Your style looks / is for real life. No offense to Tahani intended.
Oh, I love that you are wearing lip color every day! You inspire me to do the same. I often skip lip color on the weekends. Not today. I’ll be wearing lipstick while I hunker down during a winter storm and work on report cards.

jussie

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Nemosmom, jessikams and cjh: thanks for the lovely responses. I’m happy that people like the look of whimsical romance....It’s exciting to have a new style moniker.
As for favorite lip colour.... weeellllll I’ve always had a penchant for frosty pink, but am known to dabble in hot pink, plum and even coral. Lately I find the long wear lipstick formulas seem to have improved a lot and not so drying and “painterly” lol. I don’t differentiate between day and night with lippy, I wear the same shades. Probably the only make up change I do for serious evening wear is a little bit of eyeshadow. Otherwise it’s the same as daytime. I’m fairly clueless about make up though.

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