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yrthesneakerhead5 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:48:14 +0000

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Lori on "Who's Who?"

Lori — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:51:06 +0000

Hi, I'm Lori. I recently turned 40, I am married and am Mommy to two wonderful little boys.

My shape is somewhat hourglass, but maybe more pear shaped. I am 5'1" and a bit short-waisted. I feel like I'm just now getting back to being me after a 2+ year hiatus. After having my second child (our little surprise) in Jan. '08, I felt so overwhelmed at trying to figure out the new family dynamic that I could not be bothered to think about one more thing, which left me wearing clothes that didn't fit well, were drab and did not represent who I am. I now feel like I'm back, and I'm ready to get back to feeling good about how I look and what I wear. I love dressing for Fall, I'm a dresses/skirts and boots gal, even though I live in Southern California. I work in at a large law firm, but we are more business casual these days than stuffy law firm. I can get away with wearing long tunics or a dress over leggings with boots on Fridays.

I am learning so much for YLF and a couple of other choice fashion blogs, and am having so much fun getting dressed lately. I've done a bit of shopping this Fall, as well as learning to re-fashion some great pieces of my wardrobe that are not so drab.

This is me (and my little guy): <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/leagan/What%20I%20Wore%20Today/MeBrody2.jpg" border="0" alt="Disney - Oct. 2009">

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Stefka — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:38:28 +0000

Hi, I'm Stefka. I'm 39, single, and have been lurking for the 15 months or so. During this time I lost some weight and dropped a few sizes, and realized (like many) that I've been hiding in drab, shapeless clothes. So I've been updating my wardrobe on a budget, mainly by thrifting (I'm addicted!!) and TJ Maxx/bargain sales. I live in Northern New England on a dirt road and rarely visit big cities, and my style leans toward rugged/outdoorsy casual, though I love to find an excuse to dress up for a night out. I'm 5'5 and my main constraints are 1) I am shortwaisted, broad-shouldered and broad-hipped, so I struggle to define my waist (yet don't like to wear a belt - they're uncomfortable and my clothes ride up if I sit down) and 2) I have bad feet (overpronation) and either need to wear shoes/boots with custom orthotics or VERY comfortable and supportive heels (2-1/2" sturdy heel) -- orthotics are necessary if I am walking or standing.

Thanks, Angie, for creating the space for this supportive community and sharing your expertise with us! I've learned so much, and am screwing up the courage to contribute, maybe I will even post some photos!

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bitsofpieces — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:23:33 +0000

Hi!

I'm Bitsy... wife to a great hubby, mom to a 15-month-old, and freelance writer. I'm 35 and have started struggling with my weight (thanks in part to pregnancy and part to Papa Johns pizza). When I was younger, I was 5', 100 lbs and pretty proportional, so I looked good in almost anything I wore. These days, I am still 5'. Unfortunately, I am also 20 pounds heavier. So I've really been struggling with fashion these days, since I am always very self-conscious of my tummy and trying to hide it.

I am definitely more of a casual gal (Hubby says I am American Casual from the Lucky Manual, but that I would look good as a Bombshell). My typically daily wear is jeans and a tee. I am not fashion forward at all, although I love great shoes and an awesome bag. I live in a very rural area that is about a decade behind trends in terms of fashion.

My fashion icon is probably Angelina Jolie... but that could be because I pretty much live in black. Not in a "goth" way, but in a I-think-black-is-slimming-and-it-goes-with-anything way. ;)

Looking forward to more fashion chat!

Nwanne on "Who's Who?"

Nwanne — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:12:12 +0000

Hi everyone. My name is Nwanne, pronounced one-nay. Am Nigerian, (see how far youlookfab has gone?) and have been lurking around for a year. Finally summoned up courage to post. You girls are all lovely. I am 31 and married with 3 kids. I live in jeans, have about 12 pairs but have recently gotten sick of them. I would like to wear more dresses and skirts. I am about 5' 9'', broad shouldered and I love wearing heels. I haven't taken a full picture but here are a couple: http://s760.photobucket.com/al.....anneamaka/

Mimi on "Who's Who?"

Mimi — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:18:46 +0000

Hi everyone. My name is Melinda (Mimi is my nickname). I'm 36 years old, recently married (6 months tomorrow!) and I've been lurking on this blog for months. I've gotten so into it, I decided to read every single blog post over two weekends. :)

I'm not sure how to describe my style, except to say it's pretty safe. I identified as a modern classic, but I'm not sure that's the style that really suits me, as that seems a bit safe to me as well. I do LOVE color, and I want to incorporate some brighter colors into my wardrobe. I am NOT a fan of black, though I have one black handbag, and one pair of black trousers, but that's it.

I recently lost weight after the wedding, and I'm purging my too big clothes and starting over from scratch. I'm on a pretty tight budget, and I'm hard to fit, and picky about what I buy, so I keep buying what works, just in different colors and fabrics. I don't have a picture of myself in a fitted top and jeans just yet..but here's a picture of myself and my girls at my wedding.

http://i631.photobucket.com/al.....egirls.jpg

Looking forward to getting to know the ladies on here! :)

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Cyndi — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:18:50 +0000

Hi,

My name is Cyndi and I've loved fashion for as long as I can remember. I'm 49 years old (as of today, yuk!), single Mom with two amazing teenagers (daughter age 14, son 17). Because of some serious health issues, I haven't worked outside of the house since '99. Prior to that, I was a paralegal/executive assistance for close to 20 years. I do as much volunteer work as possisble, the rest of the time is spent with my kids. I'm in a relationship, though he lives 300 miles away, so our time together is limited.

I lived in the burbs of Chicago til I was 37, then moved to the rural comminity I live in now (dragged here by my ex, kicking and screaming...j/k). I've had to re-invent my fashion self dramatically as heels, skirts and blazers didn't fit well into my new lifestyle and people teased me because I wore make-up every day, even if I didn't leave the house. It's been a challenge and taken me this long to finally get it down to a classic casual. AFter my divorce, I moved to the largest city in the county (the city being 6k strong), so it's a little closer to my comfort level as opposed to the town of 350 people I originally lived in when we relocated.

I'm 5'5, 130 lbs. I have a boy shape, straight up and down. My legs are thin and my rear end non-existent. My waist is maybe 2" smaller than my hips...needless to say, it ain't easy dressing me.

I have to stretch every penny to dress as I'd like, so I'm the Queen of clearance racks and resale shops. I have a good eye, so I tend to get the best buy. My motto is, if the store isn't losing $ on my purchase, I shouldn't be buying it.

It'll be so nice to interact with real people in my fashion hobby...typically I scour the net for articles on fashion...now I can get real opinions from real people who share my passion. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Melody on "Who's Who?"

Melody — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:01:40 +0000

Hi,
I'm Melody and I know nothing about fashion. I haven't bought new clothes since my junior year of high school. I'm 21 now and just starting college after being the caretaker for my grandmother for 3 years. Clothes have been about functionality and comfort for me for a long time, but now that I'm stepping out into the "real world" I really want to change that.

I want style and I know what I like but I have no idea how to apply it to myself. I absolutely love the 1950's. Everything from the glamor and glitz of Hollywood to the kitschy housewife dresses. I love pinup/ rockabilly fashion. And in my earlier years when I did have somewhat of a fashion sense I was a punk.

I'm a pear/hourglass shape. Very much a plus size (Dress size 20) but very short. I have a small bust for my size as well. I have a really long and deep scar on my right side (right where my waist is) from a kidney transplant. It gives me a really funny shape because anything that is supposed to sit on my waist is always uneven. Ihave a lot of tattoos that I don't mind showing off (9 of them are on my feet!) so I love wearing ballet flats and shirts with low backs and v-necks to show them off. My hair color is constantly changing and so are my eyes. And... here's the picture:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/4.....947462798/

Don't be fooled, that outfit was put together by a friend of mine as we were going to a wedding. But it's the only full-length(ish) photo of me that is anywhere near decent.

Kym on "Who's Who?"

Kym — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:44:11 +0000

Hello! I'm Kym and I love fashion!! I've been reading fashion blogs & forums for quite a while, but only yesterday came upon YLF. This seems to be the most involved site for real people that I've found.

I'm 42 but thanks to my very petite frame and some awesome DNA from my mom, I don't look a day over 30 (or so I've often been told). Because of this and the fact that I don't feel a day over 21, I struggle with dressing my age - not sure if I should dress my chronological age or to my 30ish appearance.

My wardrobe consists of classic staples mixed with trendy pieces that create my personal style. I have a fettish for boots, bags, hats & jewelry (not necessarily in that order). I've just recently started to gravitate toward scarves, something that I only briefly experimented with in the 80's.

Did I mention that I love fashion?

socalgal on "Who's Who?"

socalgal — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:08:27 +0000

My name is Linda and I am a new member to YLF. I was born and raised in southern california and reside in Orange County. I am far from the Real Housewives of OC, though the places frequented are one's for which I can relate.

I am 44, married, with an 11 year old son, and work full-time in Software Business Strategy for a large public firm. My routine ranges from very casual to formal -- weekend baseball-mom, casual office wear, conference speaker, dinner club, formal holiday gatherings (personal and work-related) and date nights with my husband. I like a polished, put-together, sophisticated, approachable style that can be kicked up in any direction, coming through both casually and during work. If you have ever seen Lipstick Jungle or Cashmere Mafia or even Charlotte in Sex & the City, those are the styles I wish I could attain.

I used to feel 40's is the new 30's, but in the last last several years I have noticed a perceptible difference for which I am referred. I fully embrace my age-- the key for me is to be realistic about it.

I am 5'7", size 8, hourglass. I tend towards fitted, stream lined clothing. I feel my casual style is a bit frumpy and need the most work.

Here is a picture on a work day.
http://i783.photobucket.com/al.....ure072.jpg

I hope to find at YLF a way to find my style. I am looking for constructive feedback and suggestions. I thought I start with a week of daily outfits and go from there.

Katie on "Who's Who?"

Katie — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:10:35 +0000

Hi!

I'm Katie, from Surrey, England - Mum to 2 beautiful girls - one achingly "with it" 13 year old, and a daft 9 year old, who tries very hard!

I've been trying to improve my style for about a year, and have been blogging my progress and asking advice as I go - not knowing that you guys were here!

I'm a rectangle, I think, with a very short waist and long legs!

Look forward to getting to know you all!

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athleticlyflat — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:34:31 +0000

Hi Ladies,
My name is Alex, I am a lover of the fashion world, and try to keep up on it as much as I can. I am very new to forums, and blogs, so bare with me as I learn about all of this. I think it is a lot of fun!
I am a mom, I have an 8 year old daughter. I just got re-married, and am loving it. I am a little out of the practice of knowing what to wear. So I am really looking forward to keeping in touch with all of you to help each other out.
I am in my 30's, an hourglass, leaning toward an inverted triangle. My husband and I are very active, we workout everyday, hike, backpack, run, whitewater raft, and any other exciting activities we can find.
Look forward to shopping, and gossiping with all of you=)

Renata on "Who's Who?"

Renata — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:45:56 +0000

Dzien dobry! Hello!My name is Renata,born in Poland,living in Canada.Self employed,run my own barber shop,I love doing hair.Don't even know how I run in to this site,but I learn so much already,my husband tells me I'm addicted to it.I'm 43-I don't want to look young,I like my age,but i'm determined to bring ME to the surface.My style is comfortable,relaxed,unpretentious,active and I'm here to learn how to be more fresh and unique.I have high hopes(my friend commented on my changing style already .so I guess this is working.Typing is new for me to,I'm starting to use more than one finger-ok yes its that bad.So I'm learning about style and typing-THIS IS ALL GOOD.

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pigwig — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:38:05 +0000

Hi everyone, I'm Joanne.
I'm very new to the forum as have just joined about 10 mins ago! I am 38 yr old full time mum and I live in Leeds in the UK. I stumbled on YLF when searching for leggings to put together a Micky Mouse costume for my son, of all things!! I am married (10 years) but been with hubby for 16 years altogether, 2 children a boy, 3yrs and a girl 18mths and another on the way! I'm 5'4" tall and about 123lbs. I would describe myself as hourglass shaped, but not for long, ha! I really need some help updating my wardrobe as most of the stuff that is in there hasn't been touched for well over a year(or5). Anyway gotta dash as the little ones need waking from their nap. Chat again soon, x.

lyn67 on "Who's Who?"

lyn67 — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:29:12 +0000

Hi, everybody! I am lyn67.
I've been reeding this blog for more than 1year now-thanks to Angie-and you all ladies, my fashion style evolved a lot since than. I always loved fashion, but years passed and just couldn't found the right style for my grown up body and age (42!). This site was giving me fabulous ideeas and I love experimenting.
I am a city born girl, but now I live in a small town in the EU(Hungary). I have a degree in technical engineering and postgrad in business/corporate finance and have been working as a chief executive/manager of a small jointventure company for almost 15 years now. I am married and have a 12 years old lovely daughter.
I'm inviting you all to see and comment my outfits on flickr.com.
(I now try hard to include colours in my basicaly dark shaded outfits and find good challenging dressing occasion, wheather and mood appropriate if this it' making sense for you, too(?)
Thank you so much for the opportunity, and please be forgiving to my bad English...

just wanted to share some of my grown up girl (of 42!) outfits

mark456 on "Who's Who?"

mark456 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:59:19 +0000

hi everyone i am mark i want to introduce yourself I'm extremely interested in personal style, and love helping people with clothing dilemmas. As for my own style, I have a pretty good grip on what I like (a lifetime of being obsessed with clothes will do that to you), but I struggle with some things. Right now, those things include how to keep fashion exciting when I mainly stay at home during the day, reconciling flattery and comfort, and dressing for a changing body type.
mark456

http://www.espadrille.co.uk

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RobinAshleySmith — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:02:40 +0000

I am 27. 5'2 short hourglass with pear tendancies. I don't know what I would describe my style as, I am sort of all over the spectrum-- but I do probably stay more on the side of dressy than casual-- I can navigate work wear and formal much easier than casual weekend wear-- but I am trying to learn!

I love in Florida with my husband of 3 years and our 2 dogs. I am very into dressing well and have been trying to get better by watching a ton of episodes of What Not to Wear and reading Tim Gunn's book A Guide To Quality Taste and Style--- I would love to find an effortless weekend or night time look.

I work in radio sales, and my job requires me to look professional all day, butI have several night time events per week where I need to look classy but youthful and current.

I will post a picture shortly.

skirtgirl on "Who's Who?"

skirtgirl — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:52:03 +0000

Hi everybody! My name is Shireen; I am a graduate student in TESOL. I'm 22 years old and I'm finally understanding my body type and how to dress it! I'm 5'0''; fairly slender but I have a wide frame. I have quite a short torso, so I try to stay away from long shirts (and I've had shirts shortened!)
I do not really embrace trends since I like to stick with what I know looks good on me. I'm not a tank-top gal; I prefer shirts with sleeves. I love to wear skirts with a tee-shirt, cardigan, and sandals. I love pastel and cool colors and right now I'm loving the mint green and papaya/guava colors at J. Crew. J. Crew also happens to be my favorite store, except for their pants, which never quite seem to fit. I adore their fabrics though!
For the other short gals out there who don't fit into a size zero, I'm with ya. I love to talk about fit since over the years I have learned so much about how to dress my body. Looking forward to learning a great deal more from Angie's blog and the other women on the Forum!

http://s953.photobucket.com/al.....eenba/YLF/ pw: fabness

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mummy2thea — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:01:45 +0000

Since Sabrine has brought this one up to date I will follow on and give some info on myself.

I joined ylf a few days ago and so far think it is fantastic!

My name is Vicki I am 27 years old and currently living in Dubai. We moved here 10 months ago when my little girl was only 4 weeks old. It was hectic as you can imagine and it has taken my quite a while to settle in and start to enjoy this amazing city!
I am a SAHM which has its up's and down's I have been off work since last June and I think that although I love being with my little angel I also miss going to work and having something else in my life. My husband works pretty long hours so most of the time its just me and the little one.
I am sure there are ladies that will agree that being a new mummy can be a bit of a shock to the system! My self confidence has taken quite a knock and although my body is pretty much back to normal, I still pick fault with things and don't really like the way I look. This obviously effects how I feel about clothes, what I buy and what I wear. Also having a baby does impact on how you dress, it is not easy running around after a little one in a skirt and heels and I am constantly having my clothes pulled at! lol! So I have found ylf and I hope that it help me regain some sense of style and in turn get a bit of confidence back.

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sabrineL — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:22:18 +0000

This is late, but I'm excited to introduce myself to the amazing YLF community.
My name is Sabrine (pronounced Sabrina), I'm 29 years old with a long term domestic partner, and I am an assistant professor in Manhattan. We live in a humble neighborhood in Brooklyn. I'm 5'7", slender, but with a longer torso/rise area. I found YFL a few years ago when doing some Google searches for style, while first experimenting with tunics and tights in graduate school. (In college, I hid my body behind men's sweaters and cargo pants, then started wearing more body conscious clothes in graduate school.) Now that I'm a professor and living in NYC, I want to be more daring and adventurous with my style choices, yet professional enough since my students are still rather close to me in age. Now I am thrilled that boyfriend and voluminous cuts are stylish again, and I try to pair them with more tailored bottoms (short skirts, tights, skinnies). Loving clothes is a real danger in NYC, as my public servant salary is good, but does not go very far in NY. I try to thrift, shop sales and be budget conscious.
I would describe my style as smart causal with a bit of an edge. My style icons are Alexa Chung and Zooey Deschanel (I overdose on the black tights with everything look). At work, I can be creative with my clothes, but I try to be very aware of the sexual politics of clothing in a college classroom (these students notice EVERYTHING on female professors- hemlines, tailoring, hair cuts).
I love checking YLF (it's part of my designated break times during the day) and love the supportive and affirmative online community of women that has emerged! Stay stylish and confident!

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karlie — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:58:24 +0000

Hi, I'm Jen. I'm 36, a SAHM mom to my two girls (11 and 4), and my husband and I will be celebrating our (lucky) 13th wedding anniversary in a few months. We live in Tennessee, although I'm a Midwestern gal by birth. :) I'm 5'6" tall and 130ish lbs (I don't get on the scale much anymore). I started running a few years ago and that has helped me get into shape and keep the weight off since I have a huge sweet tooth!

I'd describe my style as casual. I'm most comfortable in jeans (if I wear anything else I feel dressed up). I'm trying to do a better job of expanding my wardrobe and wear more skirts and dresses, especially in the summer.

Currently, I'm going through my wardrobe and seeing what really works for me and what doesn't (the feedback from forum members has been very helpful so far-thank you!!). My next step is to work with what I have and learn to accessorize. I'm a minimalist by nature so that's going to be a challenge. I tend to feel dressed up when I throw on a scarf of necklace.

I'm so gratefuly to have found such a wonderful, supportive community in YLF. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

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lucylove — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:51:28 +0000

A little about me :) I was born and grew up in Cornwall in England. When I was 26 I met my now husband and moved with him after six months to San Diego- something of a whirlwind romance that turned out well, as we now have two little boys, Gabriel (8) and Sammy (5). I worked for a while as a copy-editor on a ex-pat newspaper, but now work semi-professionally as a musician and spend my time between jobs as a SAHM.

I'd describe my style as unrealised, most of the time! I am here to learn :) I want and hope to be somewhat bohemian and edgy- I love hippy chic, but maybe more of a fitted version. I am 5'4" and am finding out I am an apple with pear-tendencies. I weigh the most I have ever weighed (175lbs) other than when I am pregnant, and hope to change that but my body is SOOO resistant to losing weight. I want to work with what I have right now. Trying to be positive, I am happy with my boobs, my face and my feet!

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londonkiwi — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:23:51 +0000

I am a 30 year old New Zealander who lives currently lives in London, England. I love shopping (but somehow manage to restrain myself) and love trying to look my best.

I am an hourglass shape, but am very short waisted (I would love to have a long back!) and for my height (5'4"), I have reasonably long legs. I have a round face and curly hair. I have recently lost 13 pounds and would like to lose that amount again.

I am gradually filling in the gaps in my wardrobe. I would like to have more jewellery and I need some more jackets and since losing weight, none of my trousers fit! Good thing it is summer. I think that I am a US size 12, I would ideally like to be one size smaller on top and two on the bottom.

I work in a reasonably casual business environment, but I need outfits for black tie functions too.

Mac on "Who's Who?"

Mac — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:21:20 +0000

Hi! I know I'm arriving late to this "party," but I just found this blog and have spent most of the weekend obsessively poring over it. Angie; I love your friendly attitude and the way you work to make fashion accessible to women of all shapes, ages and incomes. Thank you!

I am 41 years old; live in Toronto, Canada; stand a hair over 5 foot 10. Until my mid 30s I was a size 8 (sometimes fluctuating to a 6 or a 10) but I went through a number of health issues that left me at over 200 lbs and I'm still trying to get used to this newish, much larger body. I used to enjoy shopping and style but since I've become a size 16, I am frustrated by how much harder it is to find clothes that fit and I really don't feel as though I know what looks suits me. Even though I live in Canada, I do most of my shopping when I go to the US for work or holiday; better selection, better prices (as well as lower sales taxes), better service and better choice of clothes for a size 16.

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Marianna — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:38:56 +0000

Hi, all! My name is Marianna and I divide my time between Chicago and the Bay Area. I am originally from San Jose, CA but went to school in Chicago (graduating in August!) and have just been hired for my first job so looks like I'll be staying in Chicago for a while!

I interned at a nationally syndicated television show and scored a television production gig there, so I'm in a huge transitioning point going from college kid to young professional. I have always been a shopaholic, I absolutely love clothes and accessories... I just feel that my insecurities hold me back from achieving my full FAB potential! I found YLF through a Google search for comfortable flats and spent the entire day reading through the blog and forum... I am hooked!

I'm a plus size woman (sort of), 5'10", huge feet (size 12!), blond hair styled in a bob, grey eyes. I've labeled myself as a girl in denim because I'm always in jeans (dark wash!) but I'm trying to become more comfortable in dresses, skirts, etc. I pride myself on my amazing accessories and I always have huge classy earrings on!

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soleriandancer09 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:53:04 +0000

Hi I am Kyle,

I am a very extroverted and social person, who loves to put smiles on peoples faces and make them feel good about themselves. I am very creative, and use my creativity to empower others, most especially women. With my creativity i see what colors, and patterns and cut is right to be worn, its just something i have always seen and am capable of doing. Also I love jewelry and love giving it as a gift, because, its away to express heart and soul, and away to show that you know them and their character. Because if you can pin-point someones jewelry style you know quite a bit about their character, and personality. I actually own a jewelry website my self which i am very proud of, please go check it out if your looking for wonderful jewelry, and an even better price. Also if you would like me to assist you with what kind of jewelry would be good for you i would be more than happy to oblige. My website: eyespybling.com or http://www.eyespybling.com

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billieJean — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:53:15 +0000

Hey guys! My names Jessica and i live in Cleveland, Ohio. Pretty much no one in ohio knows anything about fashion or embraces it.. however im in my last year of highschool and im hoping to go to New York for college. Hopefully Pratt for Interior Design, thats my DREAM school. Ive been to new york before and im sure it will swallow me whole but where better to grow up?? As for my appearence, im around 5'7" about 145, brown hair&eyes, oh and i wear a size 9 1/2, womens ofcourse.. Im not the thinnest girl in school but when it comes to personality and morals im probably the only one who has them. My birthdays June28th, im a cancer and i own up to it. Im a homebody. I enjoy being at home then being in large groups of friends, im socially awkward and i know new york will change it. plus, im super lazy. But whatever so is every other 17year old. Glad i found this place! Nice to meet you all :D

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astanton — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:00:13 +0000

Hi everyone! My name is Amy and I live in Seattle. I used to work in a lawfirm downtown and had to dress up most days. I really enjoyed that, but after quitting my job a year and a half ago to spend more time with my kids (ages 7 and 5), I turned into an utter slob, lol!

When my favorite pair of jeans developed an unsightly hole and most of my shirts weren't fit to be seen, I decided to get my act together. Recently, I've bought new bras (what an incredible difference that made), got my hair cut in a great short bob and am sorting through my closet to find more presentable outfits. I feel so much better about myself!

I LOVE to sew and knit, so many of my newer outfits are things I've made. I'm proud of these things, but a little worried that I'll end up looking too crafty and not polished.

Here's me in a dress I made to wear to my brother's wedding:

http://www.quixoticpixels.com/....._2074.html

The dress turned out nice, but the hat garnered a lot more attention, and it's been gathering dust in my closet since I was 16 :)

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AmyT — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:46:38 +0000

Hey everyone,

I am so excited to have found this site and forum! I feel like the guidance and advice I've seen here is exactly what I've been searching for.

My name is Amy, I'm 34 and live in Northern VA. I'm 5' 3", 150 pounds and an hourglass (I think) shape. I have dark hair, hazel eyes and am fair skinned. I am a SAHM to a 6 y/o boy, 4 y/o girl and a 10 month old baby boy. I am currently breastfeeding (creates challenges as I am a 34G right now) and have a bit of mommy fluff that I'm trying to work off. I feel like my body has changed SO MUCH in the last 7 years between pregnancies and nursing and the seemingly never-ending struggle to lose weight between kids.

One of my big issues is that between my body changes and lifestyle changes (skinny graduate student to pregnant office worker to 'fluffier' SAHM) I've never really figured out how to dress myself. I'm not a big shopper and get overwhelmed very easily when visiting stores. It seems like so much stuff is either teeny-bopper or old lady and I fall right in the middle.

I lean towards vintage shapes and whimsical prints. I love the looks in stores like Anthropologie and Boden and lean towards blues/greens/purples/coral.

My main goal is to have "flop-proof" outfits for all aspects of my life so I never again feel that panicked, uncomfortable feeling when I open my closet.

: )

ETA: here's a picture of me to get an idea (I need to find one with my whole body in it LOL)

http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv179/JSLmama/

rivoli on "Who's Who?"

rivoli — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:38:33 +0000

Hi everyone!

I have been reading the blog for a couple of weeks now, and was especially inspired by the post about "Style Renewal on a Budget".

That's exactly what I need to do, and now I feel like I have a place to start.

I am a very "young" 40-something. Most people mistake me for someone much younger, although lately my body shape is not as forgiving as it used to be. So it's much easier to slip into "frump" mode if I'm not careful.

I am short and mostly rectangular but a recent weight gain is gradually turning me into an apple. I'm working out, though, so hopefully I will regain my natural rectangle shape soon. I have a long body and short legs.

I have dark curly hair, dark features and light-medium skin. My favorite colors to wear are blue-greens and purple-reds with black, charcoal, beige, or cream as neutrals. I wear mostly solid colors and I prefer clean lines without a lot of fussy details.

Although I have a pretty clear picture of what I like, I'm a style idiot when it actually comes to implementing it. I think the problem is that I never really learned how to shop and put together outfits. I always just picked up whatever was on sale, and I only recently started to recognize the importance of accessories.

But now I have my list: hair, shoes, bag, bras. :) I'm feeling better already.