(aka THE TRUTH OF “KIBBE,” Phase One)

First, let me welcome you to the initial phase of what I hope will be a marvelous journey!  I’m honored to have you join me on this quest.

Wherever you’re coming from–or how you got here–ALL are happily invited to join me on the red carpet as we enter the magical world of self-expression, and the discovery of your Style!

The search for “self” is something all humans share. It is the story of our life–and STYLE is the “LANGUAGE” of how we tell it.  It unfolds, evolves, and is ever-expanding. It is always getting bigger and better…never remaining static. It must GROW AS WE GROW!

Style is not “ONE THING!” I’m vehemently opposed to stereotyping!  (Yes, that’s right — NO “TYPING” HERE! That’s a myth!).

Your Style is your unique “voice.”  Yes, it’s your appearance–how you put yourself together — BUT it is SO MUCH MORE than that!!

It’s your WHOLE BEING — how you move…walk…talk…feel…think…IMAGINE.  It’s your DREAMS COME TO LIFE!

You are here to tell your story.  There has NEVER been another you — and there never will be!  Not in all history, has anyone told your story.

You have THIS ONE CHANCE to bring your story to life. And please, please believe me — the world NEEDS your story! If you don’t tell it…who will?  And if you don’t tell it…the world will suffer a great loss.

STYLE IS HOW YOU CONNECT TO THE WORLD.  It’s not simply, “What looks good on me?”  It’s how you change the world by living in it in full glorious color!

YOU ARE A LIGHT, AND THE WORLD NEEDS YOUR BRILLIANCE!!

Now there are a lot of myths, misconceptions, and downright falsehoods about what “Kibbe” is…what it means, and how it’s achieved (especially on the internet).

It’s NOT about stereotypes.  There’s NO “TYPING” in Kibbe. No “body types.” No rigid rules (often called “recs.”). No silly names —- and NO QUIZZES!

The book was written over 30 years ago. It was written to be read as a whole…a journey.  The quiz in the book was simply one piece of the puzzle, and NOT meant to be taken out of the CONTEXT of everything that preceded it and followed it in the entire book. By itself, it was never designed to determine anything.  And no quiz can do this.

While I’m flattered, so many have spread ideas under my name, from blogs to videos; however, well-meaning…no one is authorized or trained to do this. Unfortunately, most of what’s “out there” is not accurate, and a lot is actually damaging.

I created a technique based on my philosophy, and then put it into a system that, if followed, leads to FREEDOM. As time goes on, we will get into the real way this happens.  It’s completely ORIGINAL … Springing from my belief:

“BEAUTY COMES FROM INDIVIDUALITY; STYLE EVOLVES FROM IDENTITY. AND STYLE IS HOW WE CHANGE THE WORLD —- ONE DREAM AT A TIME!”

I’m going to be asking you to forget everything you think you know.  This is vital, as everything I’ve developed is based on SMASHING all the preconceived ideas, rules, and stereotypes from the past … You will not hear these ideas anywhere else.  It is the OPPOSITE of all traditional beauty advice. My goal from the very beginning of my work has always been and still is… to be an ALTERNATE VISION … A NEW WAY OF THINKING.

This is a LOVE-BASED vision and system. The old ways are FEAR-BASED.

There are only two choices in life —LOVE or FEAR.  You are always in a state of one or the other … There is no such thing as a “combination.”

When you are filled with self-love, you love others.  You change the world. Your light shines brilliantly, and you uplift your surroundings.

This is what Style is based on. NOT following fashion trends. NOT following rules that come from another time. NOT adhering to preconceived ideas someone dictates to you. NOT looking like everyone else.  It’s being brave enough to stand in the light and shine!

You are NEVER JUST ONE THING.  You may be “Old Hollywood Glamour.”  You may be “Quiet Elegance.” You may be “Fresh as a Daisy.” In truth, you are ALL these things…and SO MUCH MORE.  Yet you do have a unique “voice” that cries out to be heard. My work is all about giving you the TECHNIQUE to sing out loud and proud, in the way that YOU AND ONLY YOU have the gifts to do!

Each week (hopefully on Wednesday) I will publish a new “conversation.”  The topics will range from eye-opening philosophy to nuts and bolts style questions.  Each topic will be a crucial “stop” along our journey. I will include an exercise, in the form of a fun game, to be done by you at home before the next week’s “conversation.”  They will be lighthearted, yet designed to take you to the next level where “style” can be achieved! Please have fun with this. It is not “HOMEWORK”!

The first game to do before next Wednesday is called DREAM TRIP —- DREAM OUTFIT!!  I want you to daydream up a week’s trip to your DREAM DESTINATION… and dream up ONE OUTFIT for one DREAM EVENT there… (It could be a concert, a dinner, an outing, etc.) … THE SKY’S THE LIMIT… Don’t fall into the “convenience trap!”  You have an unlimited budget…unlimited luggage! Unlimited time…You can even have a lady’s maid if you want! On a piece of paper, write the place in one word or phrase…and the outfit in one to three lines… NO MORE…NO LESS. Fold this and put it in your purse (or wherever) … Keep it on your person, and look at it at least once a day until next week…and dream it!  Prepare for a magical transformation by next week!

Let me assure you this is a safe and loving space to explore.  There is no judgment here…no limitation. ONLY POSSIBILITIES — SWEET FREEDOM!!!

Until then — from my heart to yours,

DAVID

P.S.  I’d like to thank Constance S. from “Strictly Kibbe” on Facebook for the title of this first stop, “Sweet Freedom.” (Let’s always give credit where credit is due.)