Rodeo Presents: Your Core Aesthetic

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I used to think personal style meant picking a lane and staying in it, like you had to be boho-chic, preppy, or whatever box fit best for you. But the more I’ve grown into myself, the more I’ve realized style isn’t in a box, it’s a mirror. My personal style consists of a little bit of everything I love, pieces of inspiration that I’ve collected over time. Traveling to new cities and seeing things outside of the small town I grew up in really helped my creativity run free. Some things I’ve found along the way that have truly inspired my personal style are vintage Vogue covers, 60s fashion, Audrey Hepburn, abstract art, and timeless pieces that speak louder than trends ever could. Your core aesthetic is more than just what you wear, it’s a reflection of everything that inspires you.

My style has been shaped by so many things, art, fashion, and even photography. I’ve always been drawn to abstract art because it makes you feel something without needing to explain itself. It’s bold Your Core Aesthetic Substack, expressive, and it doesn’t have to follow rules. I think subconsciously I carried that mindset into the way I dress and even decorate the spaces I occupy. I’ve never been too worried about matching or doing what makes the most sense. As long as it feels good, I go with it.

One of the first people who really influenced my style was Audrey Hepburn. I was drawn to the way she carried herself, she was elegant without trying too hard. She had a way of making simple outfits look iconic. I especially loved how she wore silk scarves, tied around her neck, her hair, and even her bag. It was never overly styled, she wore them with intention but made it look so effortless. Taking a deeper look into her personal style and how she carried herself made me realize that timeless style doesn’t have to be complicated, it just has to feel like you.

Now when I get dressed, it’s not about following a specific aesthetic. It’s more about curating little nods to the things I love, bold colors and patterns, a mix of vintage and modern, timeless accessories, and unexpected things that can transform an outfit. From Audrey Hepburn's influence of the silk scarf, it led me to styling them with everything I could possibly think of. I’ve always had a love for statement pieces, especially necklaces that can transform an outfit. I wanted to channel that same bold energy with my love for neck scarves and turn her inspiration into something of my own. I was out shopping one day and came across a beautiful pearl brooch that sparked creativity within me. I bought it with no hesitation and immediately went home and began experimenting. Not only did they pair beautifully together, but the brooch transformed the neck scarf into a bold accessory that I’ve always dreamed of. What started as a small styling experiment, now feels like a signature to my personal style.

That same sense of bold yet effortless expression is also why I fell in love with 60s Vogue Magazine covers. They weren’t just about showcasing the clothes, they told stories. The photography was bold and dramatic, and the styling didn’t always make sense in a practical way, but that’s what made it so intriguing. It felt like fashion was allowed to be weird and wasn’t confined into a box. It opened up this creative world where there are no rules, and that kind of freedom has stuck with me ever since.

Your core aesthetic doesn’t have to fit into a box. If anything, it’s the opposite. It’s pieces that make you feel the most like yourself. It’s not something you figure out all at once, it just kind of reveals itself over time. It’s in the colors you keep reaching for, the pieces that make you feel the most you, and the random things you’re drawn to that somehow all make sense together. It’s less about having a defined style and more about letting your personality show up in the details. And when you start dressing in a way that reflects who you really are, that’s when it all clicks

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