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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: WIW and what not to do when grilling out http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 May 2013 00:01:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php CocoLion on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595919 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:57:53 +0000 CocoLion 595919@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's been all cooler on the Western front! I'm happy to take a little snow in CA if it means normal temperatures in the desert parts of the West. I love your supermarket outfit. And I understand the urge to look good near frozen foods or 60 lb. bags of Costco dog food. Your plaid blouse is the most flattering top on you! The colors and busy nature of plaid are perfect for your coloring and proportions. I foresee many happy combinations in the future. Perhaps your white skinnies... ? AJ on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595901 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:03:13 +0000 AJ 595901@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those poor little doggies! Good thing you had a back-up package! (Did the family find out?) I can't believe that it's cool enough for you to layer! Lucky duck! Both outfits are FAB. It shows in your smile that you are having fun with fashion lately! Have you tried tying the scarf ends so that it is one big loop, then double wrapping loosely around the neck, infinity style? It might look less wintery, but I'm not sure. That plaid blouse is so lovely on you! I agree that your DIY makes it look easier to do the half tuck. Nicely styled! jayne on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595859 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:46:34 +0000 jayne 595859@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Claire, I luv luv luv these bright and fun outfits (yeah for happiness factor!) I agree with Sveta, you are making me tempted to get a flowered piece, you rock it so well. Love Monty by the way Hmm, burned food hasn't happened, but not making dinner until serious whining occurs does happen! YLF is sooooo addicting. Joy on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595848 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:31:01 +0000 Joy 595848@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Claire, you look fabulous in both outfits. You are such an expert at pattern mixing! I've let the tea kettle biol dry more than once while on YLF. There was some nasty melted black stuff around the spout but it still works. I need one that whistles! clearlyclaire on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595829 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:00:38 +0000 clearlyclaire 595829@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Moni, it looks like you had a Teflon pot at least? Although I think a little crust on the rice can be quite nice, perhaps not that much, lol! I'll give you three guesses as to where my plaid shirt was made and first two don't count. We need to bring them back into style, don't you think? Don't forget your baking soda, we can't have your tresses getting upset in the move! Sveta, pea soup sounds lovely. It's going to be cold tomorrow and now I want to cook up a pot, thanks for the idea! If you seriously ruined your pot (and it's not Teflon) try soaking over night in a small amount of water and a paste of scouring powder like Ajax or Comet. Works for me every time! Jenava on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595771 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:31:15 +0000 Jenava 595771@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL, I can relate to both the "New Items Phenomena" AND to burning dinner...although I'm not sure I've totally BURNED dinner before because of YLF! You look cute as a button! I cannot even imagine it being that hot! Sveta on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595757 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:17:44 +0000 Sveta 595757@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Last time this cooking accident happened to me I was cooking pea soup...stil trying to clean the pot from the black stuff...:-) Your outfits are outstanding lately, Claire. The pattern mix in 1-2 is superb (you made me want to get something floral!) Plaid shirt outfit is very good too - getting into your style groove for sure, girl! ManidipaM on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595751 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:10:40 +0000 ManidipaM 595751@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Claire, I'll admit you had me a trifle nervous when you mentioned floral cardi and leopard scarf with snakeskin, especially as I imagined myself in the checkout clerk's shoes! This is to remind me that I should ALWAYS look at your photos before I get caught up in reading your delightful post! THAT looks FABULOUS alright. As does the plaid and skinnies outfit, which I have a soft spot for. That DIY was some kind of genius --- it even lets you half-tuck and trail with *neat* aplomb! Er, about the cooking thing, there was the time I made a rice bowl. Can't even blame YLF actually... I was browsing upstairs and forgot I was cooking lunch downstairs. Ahem. OT: We suddenly have spring weather too, complete with April showers! It's down to nearly 80 degrees at times, with vigorous thunderstorms and hail in the evenings! I actually wore *layers* yesterday and got my monsoon shoes out. . (And oh, you reminded me to put baking soda on my packing/moving list! How did I manage to forget that?!) clearlyclaire on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595692 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:26:57 +0000 clearlyclaire 595692@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sarah, as for my hair, it must be the old "no-shampoo" thing working out. I've stretched shampoos to once a week. All other days I scrub my scalp with baking soda and rinse through my hair in the shower. Again, this idea was inspired by Queen Mum. Deborah, lol about the plaid. And you turned me on to the gingham. I just haven't found the right one yet. Una, you set his toast on fire? ROTFL! Poor kid. Had to scavenge for cold cereal. :/ alaskagirl on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595649 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:15 +0000 alaskagirl 595649@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just yesterday i put some toast in the toaster oven for my son. Got on YLF because the toaster is really slow. Next time I check, smoke is pouring out and the edge of one piece of toast is AFLAME. My son was all "Mom, please never make me toast again." However, you look marvelous and that excuses everything! rae on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595648 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:02:55 +0000 rae 595648@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, WOW, that madras top is just TDF on you!! Loving your cheerful colors today, since it has been storming here today. IKWYM about "cooking with YLF"! LOL, almost did this to pizza and ramen more times than I'd like to admit! Deborah on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595629 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:40:49 +0000 Deborah 595629@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Claire so glad I'm not alone when it comes to being distracted by YLF! Last night I lost track of time and "forgot" to cook dinner!! Both are lovely outfits and very you. I am enjoying seeing you wear the plaid shirt. I generally do t like plaid in a blouse but the colors of this and the way you are styling it has definitely opened my mind to the idea. nancylee on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595619 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:33:38 +0000 nancylee 595619@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look lovely, Claire. I especially love your gladiator sandals. The burned hot dogs are so funny! I can definitely see myself doing something like this....totally absorbed in YLF. Tina on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595615 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:30:32 +0000 Tina 595615@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have nailed dressing your body. You look so good. I love the scarf with the cardi, so fab. sarah on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595573 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:43:30 +0000 sarah 595573@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL about the hotdogs! I think that HAS been me in the past. You look FAB, Claire, and your hair is looking particularly smashing these days. Enjoy the cool weather! Suz on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595499 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:33:40 +0000 Suz 595499@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG. You are hilarious!!! Not to mention beautiful. No wonder these outfits scored on the happiness quotient. They score 10 in EVERY way! I love both of these and would wear them in a second! Yay to my scarf twin. And yay for the pattern mixing and colour. These are two of my favourite combos on you yet! I am SO like you on the "team wear" thing. I just hate to have a new loved item sitting unused in my closet and will stay up half the night figuring out how to wear it!! Sara L. on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595478 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:20:17 +0000 Sara L. 595478@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love both these outfits! The colors and print on the cardi are right up my alley and the bright plaid is perfect. I'm was worried when I read your post that the plaid would be lumberjack-y, but the bright colors are anything but. christieanne on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595457 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:58:54 +0000 christieanne 595457@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL! I'm not even allowed near a computer or smart device when cooking - my family knows me too well! That's casual done right - you look super in the skinnies. clearlyclaire on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595438 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:42:52 +0000 clearlyclaire 595438@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Don't worry San, I pitched them and luckily I had another pack in the fridge. This was a couple of nights ago. Debora on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595437 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:42:51 +0000 Debora 595437@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG! Have you been taking grilling lessons from my hubby? Love your grocery shopping ensemble! It's spring-like and so stylish. Great pattern mixing, Claire. I love the second outfit, too. Monty looks fab with the checked shirt, jeans, and flats. I know what you mean about wearing something new - I've been wearing my new Club Monaco top that Angie picked out for me a TON! It makes me happy and I want to get as much use out of it as possible before the weather turns hot. san on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595433 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:38:23 +0000 san 595433@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh boy I don't know if those hot dogs are salvagable!! Very nice pattern mixing. I love your neutral toned sandals. They look great with everything. Love the pretty plaid shirt with blue jeans. Monty looks good with everything too. Meredith1953 on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595423 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:21:16 +0000 Meredith1953 595423@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look lovely, stylish! I love the pattern mixing and you look awesome in those skinnies! Too bad about the dogs! Sarah on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595420 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:19:56 +0000 Sarah 595420@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL #4! I love the pattern mixing--what a cute cardi! Transcona Shannon on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595417 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:17:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 595417@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Remind me not to pop over for dinner anytime soon!!! (lol) And yes...I've been known to have pots boil over when checking on someone's post "for a second"... I adore your pattern mixing in outfit #1/2 Claire - I'm amazed how well the animal print scarf works with the floral cardi - it's smashing! And of course, Monty goes with EVERYTHING! I also love the casual but chic vibe of the semi tucked shirt into the jeans...gosh you look slim, young and stylin' in that combo! clearlyclaire on "WIW and what not to do when grilling out" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-not-to-do-when-grilling-out#post-595412 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:12:41 +0000 clearlyclaire 595412@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A cold front has moved in, which means we have some real spring weather (as opposed to just summer). Checking the weather and getting dressed lately has been fun, as I found some new ways to wear my spring-y new items. Outfit #1 is what I wore to the grocery store today. Queen Mum has inspired me to dress better when grocery shopping. *waving to Kim* I wonder what the checkers think now when they see me showing up in a full 3-piece pattern mix, lol! I'm wearing my new Wamart floral cardi done up as a top with my leopard ON scarf *waving to Suz, my scarf twin* to give me a collar. It also hides the fact that the floral doesn't match up on the closure of the sweater. On the bottom are my old faithful Gap Outlet skinnies and Jessica Simpson nude gladiator sandals. Monty make three prints going on at once. I've been wearing my pearl stud earrings more than ever, perhaps because with ALGO, that's all I need. Outfit #2 I wore yesterday (also chilly). This is the first time I've worn this thrifted plaid shirt with my blue jeans and the first time I tucked it in (semi-tuck, back is out). I liked it a lot. I wore my leopard flats and carried Monty yesterday too. Both of these outfits score a 9 or 10 on the Happiness Scale *waving at Jayne*. This may be in part because I'm wearing "new" items (cardi and plaid shirt) in a first time combination. When I get something new that I really love, I tend to wear it a LOT (like you guys hadn't noticed that, lol!) and stay awake nights trying to figure out different pairings for it. The bright colors and pattern mixing make me really happy too. And the weather. This is really too good to be true. Usually it's over 100F by now! The last picture is what happens when you put a package of hot dogs on the grill and then get on YLF *just for a second*. Don't let this be you! If you've already burned food for the cause of fashion, share with us; I'm sure we could all use a laugh today! Thanks for your comments/suggestions.