LONDON — Most people know about dressing to impress. But what about dressing to manifest?
Reiki master and energy healer Nieve Tierney’s new book, “The Fashion Oracle,” aims to answer that question, encouraging readers to restyle their existing wardrobe, and think about what their clothes say — and what energy they carry.
“This book gives you a tool to consciously connect with your energy frequency, and understand how to play with it, alchemize it, shape it, shift it,” said Tierney, adding that it’s possible to “step into frequencies and energies that you’ve kept dormant through the daily practice of getting dressed.”
“The Lover” archetype from Tierney’s book.
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It might sound discouraging to the alternative medicine-adverse, but Tierney, who has worked with brands including Stella McCartney, is focused on demystifying the woo-woo.
“We use energy language all the time without realizing it,” she said. “As soon as you meet someone, you feel their vibe. You feel if it’s off, or if you’re vibe-ing with someone. We notice when our energy is depleted, but we don’t really think about what tools to use to optimize our energy — outside of coffee.”
As Tierney writes, Chanel was known to wear tiaras in unconventional ways.
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The book also draws on Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s well-known obsession with the occult to guide readers on how to dress with intention.
There are outfit guides, affirmations, journaling prompts, and tidbits on how Chanel — who incorporated her astrological sign, a Leo, into her designs and kept a tarot deck in her Paris apartment — incorporated manifestation into her wardrobe for every energy archetype.
In the mood to rule? Channel the strength and power of “The Queen” archetype by wearing plenty of jewels and imagine a tiara crowning you like a halo, just as that powerhouse Chanel might have.
Those looking to let love into their lives might want to channel “The Lover” with feminine silhouettes and gauzy fabrics. “Cosmic Voyager” types might want to add something athletic as they explore new territory, just like Coco Chanel.