Create Your True Aesthetic & Style | Personal Fashion Development - Women/Menswear

In this video, I will provide a comprehensive overview of aesthetics, how they relate to fashion, and how one may develop a truly personal aesthetic that resonates with your spirit now and into the future with respect to the past. To curate, develop, and hone an aesthetic is not to box yourself in and define labels, but rather to define another channel out of many that life has to offer in regards to visual and personal expression that resonates with oneself.

Philosopher David Hume states, "Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them." We see our own application when developing personal aesthetics as aesthetics are compiled by the mind and emotions relative to one’s sense of beauty, hence the development of taste through views and perception. I will be breaking this down with guest Bella Lombardi through the personal philosophy and psychology of aesthetics, techniques to curate, and how to develop them further in execution for an aesthetic that surpasses trends for an authentic one that lives on and evolves with you.

CONTENT:
INTRODUCTION - 0:00
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHIES OF AESTHETICS - 1:45
AESTHETICS IN SOCIETY - 3:20
THE PROCESS OF CURATION - 5:47
DEVELOPMENT OF ESSENCES - 7:53
INSPIRATIONS TO PERSONAL STYLE - 11:33
IMPLEMENTATION - 14:02

Bella Lombardi:

MUSIC: Aesthetic Things by Danyvin

SOURCES:
ANTIFASHION - ARTE Distribution, (Shimamura and Palmer, 2014).

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[MM-csmo]

I work in luxury retail and I’ve used some of the points you make in your videos to help my clients shape their personal style and play with different aesthetics! I love love love love love your content.

[dva]

sis WE NEED TO SEE UR OWN STYLE 😭 I know it’s gonna be major ✨

[megmartz]

It really annoys me when people leave negative comments about her voice. Can't you just focus on the amazing content?! If she is speaking too slowly for your taste turn up the speed! I love these videos and don't mind her voice at all.

[aivryn]

I have been trying for YEARS to find a name for my aesthetic and this video made me realize it doesn’t need one! as long as I know what I like. thank you for your masterclass-like video

[spagetticat]

If I could jump off the point of making pinterest boards about your style... tip from me! Lol

It's all well and good posting every single this or that that catches your eye on your board- that's the easy part! But what do you do when you actually want to try buying something?

You then go back to your boards only to be completely overwhelmed with all the random crap you decided to put on it and of course you can't buy ALL OF IT, well unless you can then skip this comment hehe- so then something that was supposed to be fun turns into a total headache, so now what?

ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE.

I do this everytime I'm about to go shopping (I love shopping at physical stores so I usually have a bit of time before I go, but I'm sure you can just schedule a future point in time to do your shopping so you can try this out if you prefer to go online) and it's worked like a dream- so if you have trouble actually deciding what to buy from your boards, try giving this a go.

First, make sure you have a ton of free time. I usually do this a day in advance before I go shopping and for an hour or so, you can do more or less but I do reccomend giving yourself enough time so you can be relaxed while doing this. Panicked organizing is bad organizing lol

Second, get out a piece of paper or your notes app or anything similar.

Third, open up your pinterest board with all your aesthetic inspo, I'd recommend putting it all on one board so it's easier to look through- but you can always split your time equally through all your desired boards and it should be fine.

Next, look through your board and take note of the things on it you really REALLY like, this doesn't have to be limited to clothes either. If you find a photo of something you really like, study it. What do you like about this photo? The color? The subject matter? The mood? If it's a pic of actual clothes, what catches your eye the most about it? The shape? The material? The actual type of clothing? Try to sum it up best you can.

Now, go back to your notes and write whatever caught your eye down as a list.

Example:
Trees
Black
Dress
Lace

After that keep going through your board and jot down how many times those same things keep popping up on your board, as well as adding new things you notice you like as well. Dont be afraid to get specific!

Example:
Trees- 3
Black- 47
Dress- 23
Lace- 9
Stars- 11
Red- 27
Ballet Flats- 8
Short sleeves- 11

Now after you feel like you've gone through enough of your board/s to be satisfied, line up those things from what has the biggest number to the smallest.

Example:
Black- 47
Red- 27
Dress- 23
Stars- 11
Short sleeves- 11
Lace- 9
Ballet Flats- 8
Trees- 3

And you're done! SO, what does this actually do?

Well for one thing, when you go shopping rather than spending 30+ minutes while at the store looking through your pinterest board, not really knowing what you want and getting more and more stressed about it, you now have created a road map for yourself.

And rather than wandering or scrolling through the stores you want to buy from and wasting a ton of time looking through everything (or nothing if you're just skimming through lol) you now know where to go! It's not 'Should I get black? Or grey? Or white? Or blue? Or green?' If we look at the list it's just black and red, easy. Neither is it, 'Should I get heels? Sneakers? Boots? Sandals?' No, it's now ballet flats. Easy.

By doing this not only do you save a ton of time, hey if the store you're buying from doesnt have stuff with stars then off to the store that does! It also helps you not to buy things that you might end up not using in the future. If we try buying stuff that's further up the list, things that keep on popping up over and over on your board, that's perfect confirmation that that thing is something you already like alot therefore more likely to wear and more likely to wear often, rather than seeing something on your board once only to buy it and be over it in a week.

So yeah, this is what I do and it helps a ton, and the organization freak in me gets very happy in doing so too. Hope this is helpful to you guys! And thank you for the amazing video Clever & Chic! 💋

[samhitanair]

I was hoping you would come out with a quiz or a video on how to do this! Thank you. I love ur videos they aren’t just elegant they are informative!

[tmvandenbroek]

I'd love to see Clever&Chic do a analysis of certain fashion movements, love the videos

[williamkazak]

It is great that people are making videos like these for those of us who are interested in looking good and improving upon our personal style. Thank you.

[_olia.os_]

Your channel is a paradise for every fashion lower! As a personal stylist I gather a lot of information from your content.

[aka]

this really helped me bc my pinterest style inspo board has so many different aesthetics but now i have to find what they have in common to build my own style, it's going to take a while tho

[khixx]

the way you narrate is soothing omg. almost feels like I'm listening to asmr. btw, I love the content in general 💞

[tiffanyroseangeles]

Love how you express individuality in fashion! It's so poetic, plus your voice is so posh, yet soothing!
Love this channel!
Extremely well done & interesting!
This fashionista is impressed!!!
Plus....hooked!!!

[LaurenGraceHarding]

Love these types of videos and really appreciate the value you provide us all, especially when it comes to your style content ❤ thank you 😘

[ioanabucsa]

Ohh i've been struggling sm with creating my own aesthetic lately so this was very helpful for me. I think it would be cool if u could make a series on this topic.
Also i love listening to your voice

[paulasanchez]

Honestly I loved your voice and the content as always exquisite well researched and relevant. One of my favorite youtube creators

[ohannasa]

i am mesmerized by this video, both content and editing are so fascinating, i just can't stop watching it

[DRugama]

I love your voice and how you speak of the subject matter. It is so calming and cool

[sophiamorales]

literally vogue runway is my go to for style inspo!

[RoseColoredGlasses]

Love to see this becoming more mainstream

[YourBFFCorey]

One of the main reasons I love your videos is your voice! It’s amazing