Looks like a lot of fun!! And what a group of stylish gals!!

I would love to know the outcome of the “dressing women in science” discussion. I am a molecular biologist that wants to ditch it all and go back to school for fashion design. I always feel like I am dressed like a robot (but acceptable to the community) or like a freak (my more artsy/ less professional style) and people wonder where I’m going.

How fun! It is great to see all of your fabulous styles! Thanks for the write-up Tanya, looking forward to hearing the rest of your day!

I see my bag!
I’m glad everyone had a wonderful time. You all look fab!

You all look wonderful and are having such fun! Now I’m adding silver boots to my wish list as well as those like Maya has on.

Looks like a great time! Inge must have been really suprised to get your call on her birthday.

You all look so lovely!

Maya, your red coat is particularly stunning, and you are definetly a hat gal!

Tanya, which purse is yours? The purple one?

Laura, your pixie cut is amazing! Can you tell me about that top? Is it a top and a cardigan, or one piece?

Angie – I love the look on your face in the last photo. LOL. You look like you were having a blast!

I think the YLF meeting posts are hands down my favorite. Angie, you give great fashion advice and I faithfully read it every day. But these posts just make me smile all day. I’m certain I will make it to an Angie attended YLF meeting one day. In the mean time, I’ll enjoy the Austin ones.

Oooh I’ve been waiting ALL week for this entry! Well Done Tanya! I can tell you all had fun! It must have been so special to have such an intimate group of gals this time.

Angie, I love your boots!

Maya, you are stunningly beautiful–and you rock that hat — is it a beret?

Laura, I love your sweater or vest or whatever it is. Can I see a close up of that necklace sometime? And what kind of boots are you wearing? Love them!

Tanya, you look lovely as usual. Thank you for the awesome article.

One last question–what the heck were you all doing in that last photo?

Fantastic post!! I enjoy knowing that everyone is real and not just a cyber personality!!

I’m sensing an Angie YLF cross country tour in the works. I’m planning my outfit now in faith that its coming to Dallas!

Patience, I envy you Austin YLFers – how wonderful that you’ve created this great group of women who can shop and spend time together. Incredible!

Shiny, thanks for the compliments – I get my hair cut at Vidal Sassoon and as you mentioned yesterday to Maya, they are the absolute best at precision cuts like a pixie. My top is a NL sweater with a cami underneath:
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If anyone here ever has a chance to be in the vicinity of a YLF get-together, I urge you to go! It is such an amazing and uplifting experience to be in the company of warm, friendly, supportive women who feel like friends from the moment you say “hello.” And you can’t even believe the experience of shopping with Angie. She is truly one of the Seven Wonders!

Thank you so much for this post! Tanya, what a fab write-up.

I agree with Patience, the YLF gathering posts are my favorite too. Even though I can’t be there, this is the next best thing. I really enjoy seeing how much fun you all have. I’ve made it a priority this year to attend a non-Austin YLF gathering as soon as I can.

All of you look so stylish! Maya, you look like a model in that last picture!

What a great post!

Tanya, I think you may have a new career as a fashion reporter!

I had a blast at the Boston Tea Party, so I can only imagine how much fun you all had in the BIG CITY.
Thank you for sharing all the stylish pics.

We are all so blessed to have YLF.

You all looked great despite the cold!

Angie, when and how do you announce the YLF gatherings? I live in Boston and am sorry not to have heard about the Boston and New York events until after the fact. Do you post them in the comments?

Yay, I was looking forward to seeing this post! Everyone looks fantastic and it sounds like you all had a great time. I can’t wait to hear about the details of the shopping expedition. I’m loving hearing about NYC week here at YLF.

Thank you Tanya! It’s hard to imagine that English is your second language after doing such a great job on this write up.

The Manhattan YLF Convention (as Maya named it) was FABULOUS in every way. It’s amazing how instantly everyone “knew” each other and cut straight to the chase of getting to know each other even better. It just goes to show that virtual friendships CAN be meaningful. This held true for the Boston Tea Party and Seattle get togethers as well. The day with all of you was definitely a highlight of my trip and I thank you for taking the time out of your schedules to make it happen.

Tanya, you are a HUGE honey. To know you is to adore you. I’m glad you got special time with your friend as well. She is a great gal and it was lovely that she could enjoy the festivities. You looked beautiful in your ensemble. The pretty pearls with the edgy Docs is a look close to my heart as you know. Few people wear grey the way you do. It somehow brings out your icy blue eyes, gorgeous healthy hair and milky skin. The purple bag and scarf added just the right amount of “Tanya pop”. You looked fab and are fab. (And it sounds like you and Lisette can compare lab fashion notes).

Laura, you are an absolute treat. So warm, pretty and friendly, and mega stylish to boot. I love your big blue eyes, perfect little nose, go-go personality and positive outlook on life. You can wear voluminous sleeves like no other and rock dresses with the best of them. Always well turned out and a pleasure to look at and be with.

Maya, you should be a hat model. I think you need to incorporate hats as part of your signature style. They look KILLER. Your great sense of humour and questioning mind comes through in those soulful yet naughty BIG brown eyes and pearly white teeth. You are utterly adorable, wildly cute, creative and extremely eloquent. You are our YLF baby and that’s with genuine endearment .

Shiny and Nicole, each YLF gathering has one crazy picture, and this one managed to make it onto the blog post. We’re just having a ball, hence my hippopotamus expression. That’s all!

Amanda, I post promptly and in plenty of time if I’m visiting another part of the world and I post that information on our forum. It’s the only way I can reach most of you. Unfortunately, the opportunity is missed if you don’t read the forum regularly.

Next time. I’ll be sure to post on the official blog site as well. That way I can cover all bases. Hope to meet you soon. I’m already looking forward to the next YLF Convention

Oh, what a treat. You gals are SO beautiful, not just uber-stylish but just radiating joy. Sounds like you had a wonderful wonderful gathering.
Thanks for the great report, Tanya, and thanks for the great photos, Greg. And thanks all for sharing the fun with us.
Maya, you look AMAZING in that red coat, what a fab fab fab color on you.

You all looked like you had so much fun and everyone looks so stylish and put together despite the freezing weather. I like how just about everyone opted for brightly colored bags.

Now I am really determined to find a pair of knee high boots that fit properly.

Wow, wow, wow. You all look so happy and that IS uber stylish. Angie what have you created here? How can this be that over the internet so many meaningful friendships are made?
All of you look absolutely beautiful. Maya, you are so pretty. In answer to your question on the forum about a haircut for you, I think you can wear any haircut you desire with those soulful eyes. The outfit you have here is so beautiful and well put together. Your figure looks perfect.
Laura you are so naturally stylish and adoarble in a hat. Your personality shines through even in pictures. When you share pictures on the forum I am always drawn to your style and wish I was a petite young thing to wear the clothes you choose. I would just copy you if I could.
Tanya, what can I say, your figure and stance and beautiful long hair are striking. Your article writing skills are great and this one held me to the end. Those Doc are KILLER. I love the color you chose. The texture of the laceups add so much to your whole ensemble.
Angie you look good in a hat in these pictures, not sure why you say you are not a hat gal, but when you say something to do with style, I’m gonna believe you. Your are special style and personality. I have never run into another Angie in my life. Thankyou for generously sharing with us. You spread so much joy. As you know I am a shy person, but now I am looking forward to attending a Seattle YLF get together. They are always so comfortable, like a bunch of old friends.
Special thanks to Greg the good sport for taking pictures.

You all looked great! and I agree that everyone looked spectacular. I love to read about YLF gatherings. This made me miss posting in the forum! but school has started for me again, and that takes up most of my time. I miss you guys! but I wanted to let you know that I still pop in here to read the blogs and forum when I can.

Tanya, thanks for the post and as a woman in science, I dress up when I can. I don’t care or let it bother me if people think I put too much time in my appearance. I have never been told anything negative anyway, so I don’t think about it. I think most people are focused in what they are doing to care. I like to feel put together and in the end, my work is what matters. Go ahead with your stylish self! It is all confidence an attitude.

Angie, I have boot envy! The gray makes them stand out.

Laura and Maya, you are both truly beautiful.

Wow I am blown away by everyone’s compliments. What can I say? Thank you!

OK I am at work so I can’t reply in as much detail as I really REALLY want to. I do quite enjoy my hat. It’s not a beret but a slouchy knit hat from Anthropologie that I was never able to find online. My friend got it for me with her store discount (she works there). I love hats but they are often too big for my head! I have a couple of other ones but one of them is red and looks silly with my red coat. And speaking of the red coat, it’s a Michael Kors coat I got it on super sale at Lord and Taylor last year. It’s actually a size too big but it allows me to wear jackets underneath for extra warmth (as I did here). For anyone who mentioned my boots, both Laura and I were sporting our La Canadiennes. I honestly think every woman who lives in a cold climate should own at least one pair.

Tayna, thank you for the wonderful post. I felt I was with you. Well, done! And I love your purple handbag. Where did you get it? Laura, you look lovely in your sparkling sweater. Maya, you really are fabulous in your hat and beautiful smile. Angie, I love your gray boots, scarf, red handbag and biker jacket. So Angie. I envy you ladies with your lovely calves fitting into your tall boot. I love the look.

Such a stylish group! I can’t choose better words to express my appreciation because everyone here has said what I wanted to say in much better ways. Thanks for sharing!

This report is such a treat! Thank you, Tanya, for this delightful write-up.

Ladies, you look wonderful. Effortless and so chic and bright and all around fab. I’m so glad you had a blast.

Angie, I’m inspired with your red-turquoise palette. And your red croc bag always makes me smile, too

Tanya, you rock those Docs and pearls!

Laura, I adore your pixie cut!

Maya, I second all the comments about your hat and how good you look in your red coat. Hee, and I spotted that cute brown bag (from UO?), which you mentioned on the forum.

I’m impressed at both your memory and your attention to detail, Lena. That is indeed the UO bag.

BTW Tanya I think your write-up was fantastic. Maybe instead of science you should go into professional blogging

Wow, I am completely speechless. Thank you all for your very kind words, I was very nervous about writing this.

The purple bag was indeed mine. It is by Nine West and I got it at our local Marshall’s.

I have had such a blast at the meeting, as you can hopefully see from the text. Everybody looked absolutely gorgeous in reality, and more importantly, all the ladies ( and Greg)are so kind and wonderful that the time flew by much quicker than I wanted.

I have failed to mention that outcome on the whole women in science dressing thing. We didn’t really reach any particular conclusion, since it is a difficult situation. The culture is what it is, and it’s quite obvious that when someone dresses nicer the person sticks out. On the other hand nobody really wants to give up who they are. So it’s all about finding a balance somewhere in the middle which one is comfortable with. It os something I always have to work on, and honestly, I do not think i will ever reach a point when i am completely happy with it.

Love the last pic, you all look great in serious warm outerwear. I’d love to see a better pic of you in that cool hat. Better yet, a post from you on what kinds of hats look great on what kinds of hairstyles/faces in winter…..please? That’s just the sort of think my readers would love to see too!

Great post, Tanya! I really enjoyed reading about your lovely get-together. You ladies all looked FABULOUS!

Angie,

Could you talk a little about skinny jeans? Which brand are you wearing. I’m having a difficult time finding some to tuck into tall boots. The challange is finding some that have a rise appropriate for a 40 year old BTW- you all lok lovely.

Thanks for this wonderful write-up Tanya! I’d been waiting eagerly all week for this;-)

All four of you look amazing (and Greg’s a natural at photography), and I adore the colourful bags and unique touches you incorporated in your outfits. (I think I caught a glimpse of a swap item somewhere… hopefully we’ll hear all about that tomorrow.)
That last picture is hilarious, I love your exuberance!

Maya: I insist you get a few tops in that exact shade of red, I’ve never seen anyone look this stunning in red!!

And thank you again for calling me Saturday, it was an incredible birthday surprise and I’m still over the moon that I was able to talk with such sweet lasses. Big kiss!

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Sounds amazing. Thanks for the write-up Tanya. You all look wonderful.

Angie,
Just turned an ugly 60–oh yuck yet I read your blog continually. Your gray boots are to die for–too bad I’m a little ‘elderly’ for tall boots. However I’m not too old to ‘copy’ your color scheme w/ that terrific scarf! Where on earth would I be able to find a scarf w/similar colors–looks like gray, red, maybe teal? That would be perfect w/my black jackets and jeans. Just love your look.
Thanks,
Holly

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