For my first “Where Feng Shui Meets Fashion” video Podcast I’m sharing an audio and video version of a recent post on Substack called “My Fashion Trifecta”. It’s a little different than the original post only because when you verbalize something it evolves and so does the language and narrative around it. Feel free to read the original written post but also know with this verbalized and visual version, the story has evolved and this is the more current incarnation.
My Venn Diagram of my Fashion Trifecta
Have you given much thought to who your fashion influences are? I’ve been working on my Fashion Feng Shui ®️ Apprenticeship as I prepare to launch styling offerings for my clients and I was inspired to create a visual that looks like a Venn diagram capturing my style icons. A Venn diagram’s typically highlight 3 points of focus that sort of merge to show the logical relationship between them. Honestly, It wasn’t even part of my homework. While it wasn’t part of my required course work, it felt like a natural progression. I couldn’t help but think about where my ideas about aspirational style originated. I thought about the women whose personal style was actually influential in my ever evolving style glow up.
My influences are Frida Kahlo, Dita Von Teese and Stevie Nicks who are all equally known for their artistic talents and their iconic styles. I like to inject aspects of each of their aesthetics into mine like a chameleon taking on a role and making it her own.
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican Artist who died in 1954 but left her mark on Art and Fashion! Frida was known for everything from her statement jewelry to wearing flowers in her elaborate updos. She wore long flowing skirts and dresses with lace details and colorful layered prints. She dressed in her finest even when she was laid up in bed recovering from a horrific traffic accident. Frida was an artist and her body was as much a canvas for her wardrobe as her physical canvases were for her paintings. I love to channel her style as a staple in my day to day wear because I find flowing skirts and dresses to be the most comfortable attire for feeling creative and feminine. I also freaking love a floral print. I’m Spanish so Frida’s style truly speaks to me. What I found most inspiring was Frida’s penchant for dressing up to be at home!
Dita Von Teese
My next inspiration is Dita Von Teese! The Siren! If you haven’t heard of her, Dita is a Burlesque Sensation and she is stunning. For me she is the epitome of old Hollywood Glamour. Known for her fashion as much as her dancing, she has a line of vintage inspired clothing. While her style is enticing, dramatic and body conscious, it is still tasteful and leaves something to the imagination. Everything she wears is impeccably made and designed to accentuate the female form. She has helped inspire my evening and dating attire. Even though my dating life is on pause right now, I have a wardrobe lined up and ready to go when I get back out there! So gentlemen that may take an interest in wooing me please take me somewhere where I can channel my Dita wardrobe without feeling overdressed! Let’s not jump into Netflix and chill until you’ve had the opportunity to truly experience the Dita effect! Don’t worry I love Netflix just not in the first week or 2 of dating.
Stevie Nicks
So Next up is Stevie Nicks The Singer! If you don’t know who she is, look her up because she’s the quintessential boho queen! Stevie’s gypsy chic is equal parts rock and roll, witch, mystic and goddess. She’s what those boho girls at the music festivals are trying to channel! Leather & Lace with layers of long flowing skirts and dresses worn with shawls and suede platform boots, accentuated with dramatic layered jewelry. She looks like she has wings when she’s on stage either due to her dramatic shawls or full bell sleeves. There’s something ethereal and bohemian about her style that I find intoxicating. I channel her through my accessories, my sheer lace pieces and long dramatic skirts. So that’s my Trifecta!
What’s yours?
Feel free to share in the comments! When I start working with my styling clients, I plan to include this exercise to help them better understand their fashion ideals and help them channel those Archetypes into their wardrobe. I want to challenge you all to create your own fashion icon trifecta. I designed mine on Pinterest and recommend you try it.
I believe Fashion should be fun and there’s something for everyone. Find your muses and go play dress up! To learn more about my work and access all my resources visit my Linktree. For more inspiration, subscribe! Ciao for now!
