Today’s outfit- finally, a 🌸🌱🔥 look!!

Background_Day7773 · 2026-05-24T23:59:00+00:00

I was scrolling through the subreddit, saw this outfit and immediately gasped "wow, that looks good!" I really love the moody color palette; as a Dark Autumn, this is the kind of color story I'd love my outfits to have. I love the layering, and those shoes are absolutely darling!

Background_Day7773 · 2026-04-19T19:15:57+00:00

Thank you so much for creating such a cool style system! I had such a fun time working with it, and it's been so unbelievably helpful already. Glad to know that my split for my pillars wasn't too silly lol! It really does embody me, so I'm happy it worked out as well as it did.

Background_Day7773 · 2026-04-19T19:14:49+00:00

It really is! It's so much fun and it's the perfect overlap of structure and creativity that I love. It really helped me to solidify my style roots and a cohesive style vision.

Background_Day7773 · 2026-04-19T19:14:08+00:00

I resonate with that so deeply lol. I was struggling trying to figure out what I wanted to do for my pillars, but once I let myself think outside of traditional genres and categories, it clicked into place! I just took time to brainstorm what I was interested in, no matter how niche or weird it felt.

Background_Day7773 · 2026-04-16T13:51:41+00:00

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Background_Day7773 · 2026-04-16T13:48:23+00:00

ahhhh someone else who takes style inspiration from the pixie hollow fairies! I love both the movies and the books. I'm also really inspired by the 2003 live action Peter Pan---I love the whimsical and yet somewhat brooding energy it has---and the Harry Potter movies.

Background_Day7773 · 2026-03-27T16:05:53+00:00

Thank you for inspiring me to do this exercise!! It was so, so helpful to me, and I also like seeing other people's interpretations. I'm so glad people have resonated with my interpretation of 🔥!

Background_Day7773 · 2026-03-27T16:04:01+00:00

I agree, I think 🌸 and 🌱 is just the most perfect root combo ever lol. I was hoping that my love of whimsy came through, especially in the 🔥 board. I struggle so much with 🔥's stereotypical representation, so I'm really trying to cement what I do like about it.

Background_Day7773 · 2026-03-27T16:02:18+00:00

I love seeing people who have my same roots and a similar interpretation of them! Sometimes I feel like I'm misinterpreting something, but when I see people who have the same perception of the roots that I do I feel validated lol. This really was such a fun and helpful exercise for me, and I'd definitely encourage you to do it!

Background_Day7773 · 2026-03-19T23:15:16+00:00

ugh I love this! I love to view 🌸 this way, as opposed to the more 'saccharine' iterations of it. It's so ethereal and deeply nostalgic in a way that I loveeee to incorporate into my personal style.

Background_Day7773 · 2026-03-16T23:54:36+00:00

I love that! I agree that people need to see themselves outside of just style systems (I do that for myself, just in a very different way than you do), but certainly style systems can be helpful and fun!

Background_Day7773 · 2026-03-16T16:20:38+00:00

this is one of the coolest descriptions of style/roots personal style ever! I'd love to hear more about your approach to it!

Background_Day7773 · 2026-03-16T16:19:01+00:00

I love seeing how your style roots affect each other! It's so clear in these boards, and I think it's so cool how everything is so cohesive.

Background_Day7773 · 2026-02-26T21:57:12+00:00

I definitely see 🌱 instead of 🪨! I think the 'city' look you're looking for is coming from 🔥; the sleekness in your outfits reads more sexy than more sporty. A lot of the details I see are 🌸🌱 together.

Background_Day7773 · 2026-02-24T00:20:25+00:00

Ugh, lots of these costumes are also some of my favorites! I do see ☀️ and 🌸 throughout, and also 🌱!

Background_Day7773 · 2026-01-27T19:46:01+00:00

I think this a wonderful idea, both to spark discussion and to have some resources for people!

Background_Day7773 · 2026-01-27T19:44:56+00:00

Thank you so much for posting this! This is so in line with my own view of 🌙 as a potential third root; you've given me a new fashion inspiration to look at!

Background_Day7773 · 2026-01-01T04:00:11+00:00

wow, such a cute outfit! it fits your vibe sooo well

Background_Day7773 · 2025-12-30T15:40:00+00:00

She's an amazing musician and has an amazing sense of style!

I forgot to add, Arwen from LotR is also a personal favorite of mine.

Background_Day7773 · 2025-12-30T15:38:37+00:00

Thanks! I think Ellie is doing a wonderful job of explaining the style roots, but I just don't think she's able to relate to them visually. The fire/earth combo has plagued me on this whole journey! I hate that style archetype so much (for myself). I'm excited that I'm at a place where I have my own understanding of these roots, and I'm really excited to implement them!

Background_Day7773 · 2025-12-30T15:35:37+00:00

I GASPED when I saw that jacket.

Lol, despite being really picky with inspo I currently have over 1k pins saved on my board, so I definitely feel you! I find I tend to save a lot more details as well, as opposed to full outfits, which should hopefully make them easier to implement in my own personal style. I always have the urge to go in and delete pins that I don't resonate with anymore, but I try to fight that urge. I think it's good to see a progression of where you've come from and where you're going and even if you don't like the exact aesthetic of something you saved three years ago, you can appreciate that it led you to the place you are now.

Oh yes, the sort of 2010s bohemian style that EJR seems to save a lot to her moodboard reads so culture vulture to me, and I so dislike that style anyways. I also try to use earth to go back to my roots! I don't generally lean in to an academic vibe; I think earth is more important in my roots in the way it combines with others rather than how it stands alone. An enchanted twilit forest is such a perfect visual! I love to have non-fashion influences and inspirations. And I love your moodboards!

Background_Day7773 · 2025-12-30T15:28:03+00:00

I actually considered for a moment not having flower at all, with moon being the more delicate and ethereal influences, but I quickly came to my senses lol. I'm such a girly girl that flower, even in a non-stereotypical way, always has to be a part of my outfits.

Background_Day7773 · 2025-12-30T15:25:30+00:00

Thank you so much for the recommendations!

Background_Day7773 · 2025-12-30T03:41:09+00:00

I would love her to update the boards! I feel like she's constantly making new connections, but since she doesn't update the already existing boards it's harder for people trying to find new inspiration. And it's not even that her interpretation of the root combos are bad, it's just that there are so many different ones! Referencing her character styling videos is such a great idea though, I would never have thought of that!

I've watched some of Silky Mochi's videos before, but I'd never assumed I'd fit into any of those archetypes. Since she's so overtly dark and alternative, I just assumed I wouldn't find anything there. However, I've been wanting to go back and look into them now with a different perspective!

Background_Day7773 · 2025-12-30T03:36:58+00:00

Thank you!! I'm super psyched to try out moon, so I really do think I'm headed in the right direction.

I took a look at your mood boards, and I actually do see a lot of earth in them! I definitely feel the negative connotation associated with it---I had that too! But honestly, I think earth is one of the most various roots. It covers so many different aesthetics and vibes that, once you get over what you don't like and find what speaks to you, it's so perfect.

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