earth style root

A guide to grounded, effortless style

The Earth Style Root (from Ellie Jean Royden’s style roots system) is all about being natural, flowing, and grounded.

If you feel most at home listening to a rushing river in the mountains, are drawn to walking barefoot in the sand, and prefer clothes that feel relaxed and flowing, this style root may resonate with you.

Characteristics

  • Earth-toned palette

    Greens, browns, rust, deep reds, and sky blues.

  • Cowgirl sitting on a yellow truck in jean overalls with cowboy hat.

    Practical & durable

    Pieces that can be worn outdoors or for hands-on activities.

  • Woman in a flowing and relaxed, cream-colored top.

    Relaxed & flowing

    Clothes that feel comfortable, loose, and natural.

  • A woman wearing a brown, layered outfit.

    Textured & layered

    Fabrics that feel lived-in, layered for a deconstructed look.

  • Vintage & handmade

    A mix of old-world charm and artisan craftsmanship.

  • Grounded & Organic

    Styles inspired by nature, incorporating raw materials, natural fibers, and an earthy, rooted aesthetic.

Common Traits

  • Curious & knowledge driven

  • Hands-on: enjoys DIY projects, fixing things, and working with their hands. Also loves to learn by doing.

  • Independent

  • Intuitive: follows their gut instincts

  • Passionate: engages fully in their hobbies

  • Practical

  • Nature-lover

Lifestyle Approach

  • Hands-on living: crafting, gardening, DIY projects

  • Nature-oriented: hiking, camping, spending time outdoors

  • Slow and mindful: values books, music, and deep conversations over fast-paced living

  • Sustainability focused: prefers ethical brands, compostable packaging, reusable items, secondhand shopping, shopping locally, and slow fashion

  • Vintage enthusiast: enjoys thrifting, collecting antiques, and repurposing items

Hobbies

  • Creative & artisan work: pottery, woodworking, painting, sewing, knitting

  • Nature-oriented: hiking, camping, gardening, foraging, beekeeping, birdwatching, nature photography

  • Slow and mindful: reading, journalling, collecting vintage items

  • Music: songwriting, playing instruments (acoustic), dancing (contemporary, folk)