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Summary of UWP Thread: Pop Your Style Descriptor here!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Many found their descriptors on the thread below:

http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....incess-uwp

For example, I bestowed myself, Suz and Inge the title of "Urban Prince":

"No Warrior. Lots of Refinement. Equal Parts Boyish and Ladylike. A little Romance and Preppy. No nonsense and lots of Inner Punk. Minimal. Polished. With our very short hair - we are Ladylike Princes - not Princesses. You have to have a pixie to be a Prince! We wear Docs but are not rugged. We wear hardware that is sophisticated. Our graphic and crisp styles are not Warfare. They are Urban Tension. We fight like girls - always with grace and good posture - while we outsmart the boys".

I bestowed Zap the title of Sleek Urban Princess. Gaylene is an Urban Warrior Queen. Tara is Earthy Urban Chic, while Beth Ann is a Romantic Diva.

Over to you :). We'll help you find a descriptor if you're stuck.

ETA: Urban Princes are not RATE by any stretch of the imagination. We are 100% Polished - even when we scrunch our sleeves, semi-tuck, faux tuck, sport the oversized look and wear Docs. Fit is extremely important to us. We are strict and no-nonsense with warm mushy hearts.

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Jamie

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I missed the earlier thread, but I've skimmed it. I'm definitely not a UWP; however, I like an good mix of boyish and ladylike elements in my outifts. And I love refinement because that's what makes me feel like I can pull of both at the same time. So, maybe I'm somewhere in between. Not sure...

Isis

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ooooh, I want a descriptor! Not sure even what my style is, but I know that I like functional, urban, masculine......(and my style may be still evolving, perhaps that's why I've never been able to come up with a pithy phrase!)

goldenpig

(website)

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I love these descriptors, Angie! What do you think my descriptor should be? I posted some of my UWP looks in the other thread but now I'm not sure how UWP they really are...in my head they were more UWP than they look to me now when I review the pics. As I said, I'm working in the UWP office headquarters rather than in the combat trenches!

Astrid

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I've tried to find a descriptor in the past, but never coined one that stuck. I mentioned the "Euro Prairie" L'Abeille called it a while ago and I kind of like that, but I'm not sure if there isn't a different title for me out there.

Mochi

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Only Occasionally Post-Industrial Girlie Pirate? (Without parrot, but with tongue in cheek)

merwoman

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Too hilarious!
I like my style crisp, clean, polished, and sharp.
How about Lady Crisp and Clean? CC for those who know me well

Diana

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This is what Angie said on the UWP thread about me:
"Diana, I see a little UWP, but much more Victorianna, Steam-punk, Boho and Whimsy. "

But really I think I am the original Artistic Eclectic. What do you think?

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

100% Diana. You are the original Artistic Eclectic. As I am the original Modern Classic

Jamie, you have a pixie and sport a style similar to my own. Would you like to be an Urban Prince?

Merwoman, you are an Elegant Girlie Tomboy.

Nancy, you have got to get Dandy into your descriptor

Astrid, you're Bohemian Prairie Girl.

Isis, you're Cycle Chic Tomboy.

Natalie, I don't find you UWP at all. You're SOOO girlie!! And full of fashion fun! Lots of whimsy in your looks too. You're Flirty Fun Princess for now.

Isis

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I like Cycle Chic Tomboy; that works! I like the other names too; this thread and the other one are so fun!

Sara L.

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Ok, I need help here too. I've never been able to decide on a descriptor for myself either. I have a hard time labeling myself though - I've been running for many years but hesitate to call myself a runner. To me a runner is someone who trains for marathons and my 2-3 mile runs just don't seem to qualify.

So back to style - I don't like girly ruffles, but I don't like masculine looks (on me) either. I like boots but I'm not an UWP. I prefer my outfits sleek and effortless looking.

Diana - I think Artistic Eclectic is a good descriptor. I've never really seen your style as UWP. I get more of the boho and steampunk vibe.

Goldenpig - I've never seen your style as UWP either but maybe that's a style direction you want to explore? I've always thought your Demure Bombshell description was pretty spot on.

Suz

(website)

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I dubbed Mochi as a Romantic Urchin Prince but almost dubbed her Romantic Dandy.

ETA: and I am THRILLED to be an Urban Prince and delighted to welcome Jamie to the fold.

merwoman

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Ohhh I like your descriptor of me much better - Elegant Girlie Tomboy!
I shall endeavour to dress up to my descriptor!

deb

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I believe I am a clasic something but not sure what. My friends call me wierd, whatever, lol.

Mochi

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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TWY7.....RINCE1.jpg

Transcona Shannon

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I have no idea what I am anymore - suggestions?

I have short pixie, still love a hint of retro, moving toward more modern, a love of chunkier footwear...beats the heck out of me!

Janet

(website)

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Angie, Gaylene suggested I share her Urban Warrior Queen title -- do you agree?

ManidipaM

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Unbelievable! You're clearly on a roll, Angie, need to rest the wrist notwithstanding. Another thread that's making me grin! (I agree Mochi needs to be a Dandy. Not sure of myself yet, still sorting out my style parameters...)

Now this is a new kind of expenditure-free 'fun with fashion'. Me likey!

catgirl

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I think I'll still go with the original Urban Warrior Princess as my chosen style (vs. what I often have to wear for work), unless anyone thinks otherwise! There has to be a certain element of bada$$ in my UWP outfits, even if it's subtle like the wolverine skull necklace. Deconstructing my photo from last night:

RATE cropped (faux) leather topper: check
camo print: check
moody colors: check
rugged boots: check
hardware (worn boot buckles): check

As I think about it, hairstyle also is a key part of UWP to me. If it's too neat or too classic, it's not going to work as well.

Now, ask me to put together a pencil skirt outfit and I will flail all morning!

Would love to see a separate thread on style descriptors and hairstyles...

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Kristin L

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I would consider my style more classic and preppy with a bit of retro. I've been digging the button down tops with bootcut jeans and my oxfords for everyday wear, but like to add the billowy tops in for something different sometimes. Anyone have thoughts on how to put all of that into 2 or 3 words?

catgirl

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Suz's name for Mochi is AWESOME! Urchin must be in there somewhere...

krishnidoux

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I do fit most of the UP description however, despite my pixie, I don't think I am a prince. I am not equal parts boyish and lady-like either, there is too much feminine components. According to Kibbe I would be a "Soft Gamine".

Can I be an Urban Warrior Doll?

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Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

I like Gaylene's descriptor for you, Janet! Perhaps you can be a Rocker Warrior Queen. I believe that Rocker needs to be in your descriptor :). I'm sure Gaylene agrees.

Una, you are the original UWP

I have to run, but promise to help others with their descriptors later. Remember that this is all in good fun! Keep things lighthearted

Anonymous

Sci-Fi Urban Knight variant of UWP reporting for duty!

Astrid

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Angie, I love Bohemian Prairie Girl! That's a mix I can aspire to... Now is that BPG?

ManidipaM

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Krishnidoux, are you sure you aren't more pageboy/princess-in-waiting than a warrior doll?

JulieJohn

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I have no idea, I am all over the place. But I'm having a blast reading this and the related thread. Lots of creativity! You guys are hilariously awesome!!!

Here are the things I feel about me:
Earthy or Natural
Simple
Whimsical
Colorful

I resonate more with "goddess" than "princess" because I feel more tied to nature, and more voluptuous and loose than your textbook princess. I feel a deep responsibility to others (my subjects), and a deep connection with the earth and sensual pleasures. So I see myself as a kind of Mother Nature, or more specifically as one of her fairies.

Oh, and I love a dash of steampunkery, a mild dose of hardware, but no holes in my garments, please.

So how does that all wind up? Koo koo for coco puffs?

Joy

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I don't think I fit the UWP category but would love a descriptor, please.

Jamie

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I would love that - thanks, Angie!

Janet

(website)

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Rocker Warrior Queen it is! Thanks, Angie!

Una, you are the original UWP!

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