Earthy. Elevated. Intentional.
Elemental Styling Guide
For Embodied Imagery
Welcome
Your presence is powerful and how you show up in this season deserves to be seen.
Whether you're celebrating motherhood, capturing your essence for your business, or simply documenting a moment that matters, this guide was created to take the guesswork out of “what should I wear?” and help you feel grounded, radiant, and fully expressed.
Below, you’ll find styling inspiration to support whatever chapter you're in, from flowing textures to earthy tones, soft layers to bold simplicity. My hope is that you feel beautiful, comfortable, and like yourself…whether you're in front of the camera for the first time or the fiftieth.
This isn’t about dressing up. It’s about dressing in.
Let it be fun. Let it be easeful.
You are the moodboard.
Now let’s dress the part.
With love,
Dru
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EARTH – Rooted, Grounded, Elemental
Color Vibe: Browns, blacks, olives, forest green, rust
Style Guide:
Textured fabrics like linen, waffle knit, denim, wool
Earth tones, layered neutrals, raw edges
Think: long cardigans, boots, earthy accessories, rugged simplicity
Jewelry: brass, wood, leather, stone
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AIR – Light, Clean, Minimal
Color Vibe: White, ivory, beige, fog, sky blue, cool grey
Style Guide:
Flowy whites, tonal layering, breathable fabrics
Crisp button-ups, draped scarves, wide-leg pants
Think: soft linen sets, ivory cotton tops, neutral basics
Jewelry: pearl, silver, moonstone, clean lines
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WATER – Fluid, Soft, Emotional
Color Vibe: Teal, seafoam, navy, indigo, soft green
Style Guide:
Gauze, silk, soft knits, flowing skirts or robes
Dresses with movement, waterfall cardigans
Think: oceanic hues, soft rippling textures
Jewelry: turquoise, aquamarine, shell, woven accents
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FIRE – Bold, Magnetic, Expressive
Color Vibe: Brick, rust, burnt orange, crimson, golden brown
Style Guide:
Layered silks, open jackets, textured warm tones
Flowy skirts with a fitted top, earthy glam
Think: sunset palettes, statement earrings, leather sandals
Jewelry: gold, citrine, amber, copper
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ETHER – Cosmic, Soft, Dreamy
Color Vibe: Lilac, cream, sage, pastel blush, silver, pastels
Style Guide:
Floaty fabrics, robes, slip dresses, gauze
Dreamy layers, shimmer accents, celestial silhouettes
Think: goddesswear, airy sleeves, barefoot softness
Jewelry: opal, quartz, celestial motifs, veil textures
Brands To Explore
Things to Consider When Styling
Start with colors that coordinate, not match. Vary tones within a palette.
Pick 1–2 main colors, then use neutrals or soft accents to fill in.
Earth tones and neutrals photograph beautifully in almost any setting.
Patterns are okay! Use subtle prints that echo your chosen palette.
Think about your environment: Is your backdrop neutral or colorful? Dress accordingly.
Home decor matters—choose tones that blend with your space if this is where you’re being photographed.
Textures are everything. Knits, wovens, gauze, denim, mixing them adds dimension.
Layering adds life. Cardigans, wraps, dusters, scarves = instant elevation.
Most importantly: Wear what makes you feel good.