http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 May 2013 14:32:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kimono-jacket#post-937027 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:32:38 +0000 Angie 937027@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah! Fun <span aria-hidden="true" class="emoticon emoticon-smile icon-emoticon-smile "></span> <br /><br />It's that waist tie getting in the way <span aria-hidden="true" class="emoticon emoticon-sad icon-emoticon-sad "></span> <br /><br />Lets see BF jeans, high necked layering piece (but not a shirt), heels and clutch. And then we'll see what to do about the tie, Suz-San. <br /> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-where-to-shop-with-my-style#post-937026 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:31:28 +0000 Thistle 937026@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have some terrific links above. I have seen boho a lot in stores. They are calling it Festival Style or something similar. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-buy-or-not#post-937025 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:31:18 +0000 Sanet 937025@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My first post here.<br /><br />I haven't defined my style exactly - still not 100% sure - but in summer months it is generally VERY casual as it gets quite warm here and I generally wear flat shoes only.<br /><br />I don't normally buy shoes at Clarks as it is quite expensive here, but I now have an opportunity to order some online and will then get it from the UK some time into our summer.<br /><br />I am looking at the following 2 pairs. They don't have the ankle strap that seems to be the trend now and I wondered if they are in fact still on trend. Can I wear them this year and possibly the next as well?<br /><br />Your comments and advice will be appreciated.<br /><br /> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resale-royalty----anybody-watching#post-937024 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:04 +0000 Thistle 937024@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds fun! http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937023 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:29:45 +0000 Angie 937023@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love that you kept your vintage kimono jackets, Nancy-San! <br /><br />Let's work with the first one first because it's a better shape and length for your body type. The elements of the outfit are there - but we need to freshen up the palette. Lets do faded denim, white layering piece, red heels and a very modern bag. You also might need to cut off those little belly ties - if that's okay with you.<br /><br />I'm excited about your outfit! <br /> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kimono-jacket#post-937022 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:28:40 +0000 Thistle 937022@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you have some great suggestions above. I wouldn't give up on the jacket. It is so pretty and very much fits your style. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-oh-glorious-summer-days#post-937021 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:27:52 +0000 texstyle 937021@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I had a hard time getting past your fab hair Ingunn! I really think it looks great, love the new shape and where it now hits and creates a lovely slight soft curl near your face. Makes me want to stop straightening my curls. But mine aren't nearly as well shaped.<br /><br />And I really like all your summer outfits here as well. I love white with chambray/denim and the striped tank and converse are perfect summer essentials. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-%e2%80%93-mint-and-turquoise#post-937020 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:27:03 +0000 Thistle 937020@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A hot and humid day here, so I chose my mint green fit and flare Talbots dress with a turquoise Talbots shrug, a metallic Ann Taylor belt and my gold Borns. Not sure if the shoes and belt are too matchy matchy. Flat ironed my hair again today, but with the humidity, I doubt it will do much good! </p> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937019 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:21:50 +0000 Suz 937019@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, wow! These are great!! So glad you held onto them. <br /><br />I think the first one should definitely work with skinnies. With white ones it would be amazing! But it would work with blue, too. I could even see it with a pencil skirt. It looks really good on you! <br /><br />The shape and relative stiffness of the happi remind me of mine (even though mine is in a dressier fabric). <br /><br />The second one is extraordinary and I love Mary's suggestions for styling. Again, you might wear it open over a pencil or sheath, too, as Angie suggests. In that case, it would be drapey. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-may-19#post-937018 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:20:57 +0000 texstyle 937018@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't feel like I got much exercise over the weekend. A friend was in town with us and we entertained a lot. We did do a bit of walking down to the lake and wading through the water, but that wasn't much. The smoke from the Mexico agricultural fires is keeping the skies pretty hazy in Texas so I'm not really motivated to get out and walk until that clears (hopefully later this week for a few days at least). And our AC went out upstairs where the weight room is so it's going to be a hot workout today but I'm going to try and go for it.<br /><br />Aside from some homemade fish taco wraps (the fish was battered and fried - yikes!) I ate pretty healthy -- okay, I take that back, we went out for breakfast on Saturday and that was certainly not a healthy country breakfast we all had. Must make up for that this week.<br /><br />I'm not feeling very confident in my bathing suit right now (mostly belly issues) and it's summer temps already. sigh. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-where-to-crop/page/2#post-937017 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:19:50 +0000 Isis 937017@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the suit! <br /><br />I also prefer the original length. (But what do I know?) http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kimono-jacket#post-937016 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:18:47 +0000 rae 937016@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it'd look really nice with a simple tank and bf jeans! http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kimono-jacket#post-937015 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:17:21 +0000 Suz 937015@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all! I will try it with jeans and maybe a tee or some other top underneath. I have a feeling that Claire's identified one key problem. The fabric might simply not be drapey enough, but it is worth a few attempts anyway. Love those photos, Krista! <br /><br />Mochi, you raise another excellent concern. It is something about the sleeves. These ones are just a bit stiff and so...well...they stand out. And it does feel as if it dwarfs me, somehow. Hmmmm. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-519-dressing-down-for-church-in-mint-and-maroon#post-937014 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:14:09 +0000 Mochi 937014@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've said it before, but I don't know how you manage to look Timeless and Modern at the same time. I could see Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly wearing something like this. Ahhh. <br /><br />Pasadena is the unofficial hangout for SoCal YLF contingent!??!? My daughter just moved to Pasadena and a trip out there is in order sometime in the near future. Woooot!!!! OK, enough exclamation points <span aria-hidden="true" class="emoticon emoticon-smile icon-emoticon-smile "></span> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-under-the-radar-for-awhile/page/2#post-937013 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:54 +0000 goldenpig 937013@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look so fab as usual! Love the color combination. We will miss you. Good luck with the bar exam and pop back in when you can!<br /> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proposed-funeral-outfit#post-937012 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:01 +0000 Ingunn 937012@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Deborah, you have it all sorted out, and whatever you decide in the end will be appropriate, I'm sure. Both coats are very good choices, and the topper will go with both pants and the skirt. The necklace is very pretty but not will not add too much brightness for the occasion. Best of luck with your obligations tomorrow. Undoubtedly, you provide invaluable support for your family, especially for your DH. You will be in my thoughts. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-519-dressing-down-for-church-in-mint-and-maroon#post-937011 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:07:05 +0000 Parsley 937011@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you've put together this unexpected combo and made it look FABULOUS!<br /> Mint is a really pretty color on you, and those ombré jeans are to die for.</p> <p>I'm also marveling at your bravery in taking on teaching Sunday school! </p> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/happy-moments-may-20th-week-4#post-937010 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:05:51 +0000 shedev 937010@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Enjoy your trip to Greece. It sounds fabulous. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aqua-blush-wiw-for-sunday-family-at-movies#post-937009 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:04:38 +0000 Ingunn 937009@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Really pretty, TraceyLiz! The colors are fab, and I particularly like how the umbrella picks up the colors in your outfit and bag. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937008 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:04:19 +0000 Mochi 937008@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Adelfa, here's a better pic. I wouldn't normally wear white underneath, but it's just for contrast. <br /><br /><br /> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kimono-jacket#post-937007 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:01:56 +0000 Ingunn 937007@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's beautiful, Suz! I second the idea of creating shape <i>underneath</i> by tucking or belting the top, and then wear it straight as an open jacket. It would probably go with a number of your bottoms this way, as long as they are tailored/narrow/skinny. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937006 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:41 +0000 texstyle 937006@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The first one is great and you should be wearing it Mochi as it looks really good on you. I think I'd be tempted to add a bright color silky tank beneath it and wear it with slim jeans and heels or strappy sandals. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-poop#post-937005 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:42 +0000 MaryK 937005@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hugs, Anna! I hope you know I didn't mean to make light of your frustration! Hang in there!!<br /> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-yuk-to-much-better-the-ylf-way#post-937004 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:58:16 +0000 Ingunn 937004@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Brilliant, Diane! Your post clearly illustrates how a little attention to detail goes a loooong way. Thanks for the reminder! http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937003 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:03 +0000 Ingunn 937003@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, lucky you! I would really like to own a real vintage kimono, and I think both your versions are true treasures. Don't give them away! Style them with skinnies, distressed denim (the first one) a short skirt (the second one), a belted top inside the kimono - just a few instant ideas. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-yuk-to-much-better-the-ylf-way#post-937002 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:54:27 +0000 MaryK 937002@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As they say, "God is in the details!" Love this!<br /> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kimono-jacket#post-937001 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:53:46 +0000 texstyle 937001@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd love to see this worn open with a colorful dressy tank under it and skinny jeans and bold belt worn on the jeans. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937000 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:53:14 +0000 MaryK 937000@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the first one! I think you can definitely make it work!<br /><br />I would wear the second one with slim cropped pants in leather or silk or satin or a fab floral print! Or a metallic!<br /> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-936999 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:50:59 +0000 Adelfa 936999@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the first one would look great with blue denim skinnies. I love how it falls. The second is hard for me to see well in the picture! http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-yuk-to-much-better-the-ylf-way#post-936998 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:47:51 +0000 Adelfa 936998@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love that you took a before picture. With the after it illustrated your point so well. Note to self: try to remember to take pictures of outfits that aren't working! http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kimono-jacket#post-936997 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:46:46 +0000 Mochi 936997@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm very curious to see it open as well, Suz. <br /><br />I think that at the end of the day, it's the sleeves that pose the most issues. They can dwarf anyone, particularly someone like you with a delicate build. I do like the artiness of this piece on you. Black is also an intense color for you, but maybe mixed with some grey to lighten it up? And with skinny jeans? It could work! http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/aqua-blush-wiw-for-sunday-family-at-movies#post-936996 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:32 +0000 Diane G 936996@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lovely Tracey. Such pretty, fresh and flattering colours. I must say I love your sandals too. I'm not surprised you got a compliment. http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-yuk-to-much-better-the-ylf-way#post-936995 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:43:05 +0000 Joy 936995@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What wonderful Monday morning post! This shows the power of YLF and of having a well organized wardrobe of things that fit and the little things that update. </p> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-under-the-radar-for-awhile/page/2#post-936994 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:42:03 +0000 Krista 936994@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Best of luck, DV! Will miss seeing you on the forum but will look forward to seeing you return! <span aria-hidden="true" class="emoticon emoticon-smile icon-emoticon-smile "></span> http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-yuk-to-much-better-the-ylf-way#post-936993 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:40:55 +0000 rute 936993@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOve this!! What a difference those small changes made!!