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YouLookFab Forum » Recent Topics http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 May 2013 12:55:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php carolbee on "Purge old jackets/cardis" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-old-jacketscardis#post-941341 Sat, 25 May 2013 09:15:33 +0000 carolbee 941341@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry, being a bit of a forum hogg - last one today. So in with the new means out with the old? Should I purge these? #1 Grey cardi with ?embossed design. Years old, good CPW, dated? #2 Grey jacket with black trim. Years old, good CPW, dated? look too big now? #3 Black ovesize shirt with hankerchief hem. Bought last year, hardly worn (its very thin, just T shirt material), not expensive but still bad CPW, dated? look,too big now? Would appreciate any comments/feedback. Thanks. Lyn D. on "WIW - Stripe on Stripe." http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---stripe-on-stripe#post-941338 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:39:34 +0000 Lyn D. 941338@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Fabbers, This is what I wore to go shopping with my DDs today. As we left one said I was looking very 'stripy'! I deliberately added more stripes with this new thrifted jacket- hard to see but it has vertical stripes- not too much I hope? The other DD didn't approve of the jeggings, but I felt that they were fitted enough to look OK? Thanks for looking and feel free to comment please. Have a lovely weekend! Kristin on "WIW: My attempt to debombshell the pencil skirt" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-attempt-to-debombshell-the-pencil-skirt#post-941067 Fri, 24 May 2013 21:52:09 +0000 Kristin 941067@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie put up her de-bombshelling the pencil skirt a while back and I have finally be able to try it. It's probably easier to do that with denim pencil, but I've been struggling to find a way to where this skirt. I got several compliments at work on this outfit, so I'm proud of that. I feel like it's still missing something, but I'm not sure what. I still haven't found a statement necklace or bright purse that I like yet, so that could be the missing piece. Top - J.Crew Undershirt - Old Navy Skirt - Tommy Hilfiger Sandals - Timberlands Jewelry - Belk, Etsy and Fossil Any suggestions or comments are welcome! carolbee on "WIB - Tops" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---tops#post-941339 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:45:40 +0000 carolbee 941339@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Have been updating my winter wardrobe. Its based on 2 x ponte pants, 1 black, 1 charcoal gray. These plus one pair of black leggings are my bottoms for this winter as I am still losing weight, 10 kg down, 5kg to go. I'm happy to spend on tops as they should be okay later. This post shows my two new tops, the spendy ones as opposed to layering ones. I'm showing them with a variety of toppers, which do you think work best? I also want either a black or grey long cardi but when I went shopping I bought a black AND grey cardi instead that won't work with these tops!! I will do a seperate post for that. I am wearing black flat ankle boots. Have a "stone" pair with small heel on order. Wanted grey but no can do where I live. Hope they will go with the grey okay. The black floral top is from Black Pepper. The print top is from Samaya Wood, in the second photo I have pinned in the sides from the waist to the bottom, I think it looks better without quite so much volume. If you are still with me, thanks for reading, any comments/feedback greatly appreciated. lyn* on "Quality Rant... no more eShakti for me. Ever. Remind me." http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quality-rant-no-more-eshakti-for-me-ever-remind-me#post-941294 Sat, 25 May 2013 04:03:38 +0000 lyn* 941294@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So I set about to iron some of my skirts that came, and my Anthro ones ironed all beautifully and with little effort and I loved the way that they were so polished ... ... but when I went to iron my eShakti skirts, the cotton warped and pulled, and it was very obvious that the hemline was uneven; also the white cotton turned a mottled yellow patchy colour. I suppose one of the chemicals in it reacted with the heat of my iron? That's it! No more e-Shakti for me, and more Anthro for me! I will contact customer service to see what they can do, but if past experience is any indication, it will be nada-zero-zip. >:( GRR. In happier news - one of my friends was shopping second hand and found this beautiful dress (1) ... in my size! Whee! <3 Love! From the internet research I can find on it, it's pretty old school Anthro. But that doesn't detract from it's supreme awesomeness! *squee* annagybe on "WIW 5/24 preppy grunge" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-524-preppy-grunge#post-941219 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:48:28 +0000 annagybe 941219@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Going to one man act of vaudeville and cabaret. Isabel Marant navy blazer, ALC twisted hem striped sweater, True Religion destroyed jeans and Isabel Marant dirty white boots. This time I decided to use the red lipstick. carolbee on "WIB - jacket/cardi?" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib---jacketcardi#post-941340 Sat, 25 May 2013 09:06:29 +0000 carolbee 941340@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As mentioned in my other post I went shopping to buy a long cardigan, either black or grey. Instead I bought a black/grey jacquard cardigan, that reads as a jacket for my needs, but very soft and comfy. I can't wear it with my new print tops but goes well with layering ts. Showing it here with various top and scarf combos. I would like to find a grey textured top as well. Both tops and cardi from W Lane. Any other styling suggestions? As usual any comments/feedback would be reatly appreciated. rae on "10 Days of Summer in a 20" Carryon (pic heavy)" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/10-days-of-summer-in-a-20-carryon-pic-heavy#post-940939 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:53:22 +0000 rae 940939@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello, all! A lot of us are busy packing for our warm-weather trips right now, so I wanted to share my travel capsule (and capsules within the capsule) and no-check packing plans. My trip to Ohio will be 10 days, and the temps will range from about 80-90F in the day to 50-60F at night. There will be thunderstorms scattered throughout, and we will split our time between three relatives. We will have access to laundry facilities, so you can see I don't have a wholly different outfit for every day. I decided to plan based on the temperatures, since the high heats really dictate my levels of (dis)comfort with certain items. Next stage of planning took into account night and other events. For packing, I started with the heaviest items on the bottom and worked my way up to the very lightweight and more damage-prone items. On to the photos! <ol> <li>Lower 80s capsule - short shorts, linen tops, and my H&M tiger sweatshirt to throw over in the morning or inside with A/C. Can also be topped with the citron sweater in #3 instead of the sweatshirt.</li> <li>Upper 80s capsule - breezy dresses with a scarf for A/C. Can also be topped with the Ella Moss moto in #3 instead of the scarf. </li> <li>Nighttime capsule - jeans to replace shorts in case of night outings to casual dinner etc. though we'll probably stay home for the most part.</li> <li>Emergency dress-up capsule - I don't know of anything planned, but I figure I can wear these all together or mix and match to fit the event. The fancy coat could go over my dark jeans, for example, or the Ella Moss moto could go over the black dress. </li> <li>A variety of sandals, a must-have to switch up the wear and tear on my feet. </li> <li>Layer 1 in my 20" carryon: Shoes and shorts. Shorts were stacked, then rolled together. </li> <li>Layer 2: Jeans and coat. Folded individually.</li> <li>Layer 3: Dresses. Stacked at full length with the heaviest dress on bottom. Folded in half. </li> <li>Layer 4: H&M sweatshirt. I didn't want to fold any areas with the faux leather design on it, so I just folded the sleeves and bottom back.</li> <li>Layer 5: Linen tees. Folded individually. I would have liked to fold these with something heavier to help with wrinkles, but I think they'll steam out easily. </li> <li>Layer 6: Ella moss moto. This is only on top because I have to wear it to work tomorrow. </li> <li>Layer 7: Swim capsule, pills. Not pictured is my swimsuit, since it hasn't arrived yet, but you can see there's plenty of room left in this layer. </li> <li>Layer 8: really just my zippered pouch of liquids (BB creams with SPF, hair wax, moisturizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, makeup setting spray). </li> <li>Inner flap compartment: unmentionables. And my umbrella. Cuz that's totally the logical pairing.</li> <li>All zipped up! You'll notice I've not yet used the front zipper compartments. This is where I'll store my pajamas, which I still need to wash before I can pack them.</li> <li>All the sundries to pack in my Personal Item. The brush, wallet, phone case, and lotion will go into my Zella frame bag, as per usual. The makeup goes into my kitty makeup bag. The scarf and dressy bag will be separate. </li> <li>All packed up!</li> <li>Worn on my person for the flights to and from: trench (also useful in the event of storms), dark wash jeans, linen tank, cashmere sweater, and Report booties. </li> </ol> A note on my luggage: I just bought <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/American-Tourister-Luggage-20-Inch-Spinner/dp/B008SA8MAO">this new citron baby</a> off of Ebay to replace my old suitcase, which did not have spinner wheels and drove me crazy every time I bonked it into my ankles turning a corner. DH's American Tourister has really held up well, so I chose the same brand for myself. The 20" size is a fair deal smaller than the limits for most American airlines, but I wanted one that would also fit most <a rel="nofollow" href="http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flyingwithfish/2009/06/28/carry-on-weight-baggage-limit-chart-for-65-world-airlines/">International requirements</a>. It is still too big for some Euro airlines like Alitalia, but I felt this was a good compromise given my infrequency of my International excursions. Sarah A on "Sizing Report Bella Vita Wow Pumps" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-report-bella-vita-wow-pumps#post-939217 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:04:44 +0000 Sarah A 939217@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As promised a quick report on these shoes for a larger, wide in bone structure (but not very high volume) foot... The initial impression: the gold embossing on the taupey leather (suede?) underneath is super lovely and delicious (DH didnt care for it... said "that just doesnt strike me as a $1,000 shoe... it's not a $1,000 shoe anyway but what does he know?) Each pair was fairly well made but I did find a small glue overage or misstitched few stitches on them. Nothing I would consider a dealbreaker, if the shoe fit though. The leather was super soft but the synthetic lining less so and there were places where the leather was pulling and folding a bit because of my foot shape. I think these shoes would have been a keeper for me if the lining was a soft leather that would conform more easily to my foot. The fit... I think many people would find a size to their satisfaction (there are a great many offered whole and half sized and widths narrow to double wide!) and the heel is very comfortable. I dont think these shoes are for me though, sadly. The 8.5 W seems to look the best fit wise and I can wear it comfortably at 8 AM, but a 2 PM slip on to try it was definitely feeling uncomfortably tight. Like I would wear this if I had to be somewhere tomorrow but would be trying to get these off as soon as I could when I got home (ETA sorry forgot to add pic in order... pic 7 ) Even in this smallest size there is gap above my toes at the shoe's opening but at the same time they feel scrunched. Weird? By 6 PM the 8.5 WW is pushing on the big toe (mine sticks straight forward (see pic, and is tall from the ground at the nail end pic 4) This makes for a problem because the ball of my foot doesnt lay at the ball of the shoe but 2 mm to the inside of it so the big toe pushes into the larger area of the shoe leading to an unsightly bulge in the leather there and a wrinkley gap where the ball of the foot should be seated. Pic 5 (size 8.5WW) Size 9W (and this could just be the particular pair of shoe) isnt tall enough in the toe box and rubs noticeably on the top of the big toenail area. Size 9WW feels great in the toe box, I do not like my toes to be pushed on by the shoe AT ALL and this size delivers but is huge in the heel (even though I can walk without it kicking off believe it or not!) It looks like I've gone to play dress up in my mothers closet when I put it on my non swollen feet the next morning. All said I would recommend this shoe highly if you can find a size that works with your foot shape! Hope this helps! I htink I am declaring a strike out CocoLion on "WIW -- Alaskagirl Copycat" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw----alaskagirl-copycat#post-941333 Sat, 25 May 2013 05:57:30 +0000 CocoLion 941333@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Una has these same jeans and raved about them. So I've copied her! I love them too. At first I got them on Shopbop where they were over $200. Then she found a pair on eBay for $90. So I returned the pricey ones and opted for the cheaper pair. They are fine, although MUCH bigger in the waist than the $200 pair (same size). The $90 pair had a mark in the label, they were advertised as pre-owned but it seems they hadn't been worn and there was still a plastic hang tag thread on it. Do you think marked clothes are actually defective? Or were they from a store, tried on a lot and stretched out? The deep mysteries of retail. #2 outfit is what I wore yesterday, we're having cooler weather. The high neck print top with the low stance jacket was an experiment, I'm not sure I like it. Thanks for looking and commenting! Ingunn on "Hen party outfit - help needed" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hen-party-outfit---help-needed#post-940715 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:06 +0000 Ingunn 940715@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ One of my colleagues are getting married soon, and I'm invited to the hen party which is tomorrow. Help! I haven't been to one in years and years, and I'm not sure what to wear! I'm not sure what dress code to expect, and I don't want to stand out in the wrong way. I want to come across as simple, effortless, chic modern classic. I want to wear my white blazer for this party. But how? The setting: Most of the others are in their mid thirties. I don't know anyone but my colleague. Her style is classic/retro. We will be around 15 people. The program is extensive, including spa treatment, champagne tasting, Italian lunch, photo shoot for the bride and dinner at a private home in the evening. Everything seems to be very fun and not the least embarrassing for neither the bride nor us. I will be on my feet all day and need comfortable shoes. It might get chilly, but not rainy. I need to carry a lot of stuff from one place to another. Alternative 1(#1): DAY: Cobalt dress, white blazer, nude fishnet, blue cashmere scarf, patent peep toes with a slight wedge. A huge tote for all my things. NIGHT: The same except the scarf, heeled pumps instead of wedges, the white clutch, white necklace. Shown w/wo jacket. Alternative 2(#2/3): DAY: Dressy pants, casual blue tee, white Chucks. Imagine this with the scarf and tote. NIGHT: The same with black pumps. Imagine the white clutch here. Alternative 3 (#4): White blazer, white jeans, silky top. Imagine the day version with the tote and scarf. For the dinner, I'll use my clutch. I might also swap the sandals for the pumps. What do you think? Remember that Norwegians dress up more in general when they go out than I think many Americans do. Which outfit should I rely on tomorrow? All comments, thoughts and ideas for alternatives are highly appreciated. Thanks for reading! MaryK on "WIW 5/34: New camo jeans and new haircut" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-534-new-camo-jeans-and-new-haircut#post-941103 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:33:35 +0000 MaryK 941103@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yesterday Rae and I had a grand old time shopping in Old Town Pasadena and I finally found the camo jeans I'd been looking for! They're the GAP Always Skinny jeans and I sized up a bit for a little slouchiness. Teamed them with a simple white shirt and denim jacket and was very happy with the results for a day of errands. Jeans: GAP Shirt: Sandra Ingrish Jacket: Levi's Sandals: Payless Espresso tote: Elliott Lucca One of my errands was to the hair salon, where I got the "Victoria Beckham" long front pieces whacked off my bob. I should be able to wear it either blown out or wavy, and I'm pretty happy with it. As always, I appreciate your input!! Thanks for looking! qfbrenda on "Curious... did gray hair change your style?" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/curious-did-gray-hair-change-your-style#post-941193 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:58:26 +0000 qfbrenda 941193@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ As I watch my hair change color from month to month as my dyed brown locks grow out, I'm wondering how I will like the final result. And I'm wondering what else it might change about my style... will I like light colored shoes more since that will bookend things better than dark ones? I just don't know. So I'm asking you.... what did gray hair change about YOUR style? Did you need different glasses? Did formerly age-appropriate clothes seem too young all of a sudden (hope not)? Did you change the colors you wore? Or make up colors? unfrumped on "Kut Koolaid is in the Kup" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kut-koolaid-is-in-the-kup#post-941157 Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:59 +0000 unfrumped 941157@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So here are the Kut Catherine jeans in sizes 6 and 8. 1-2.... size 6 3-6....size 8 I tried them because in the photos they looked like they might work more like a classic fit than a trendy fit (on me) due to my shape. That’s so if I got them, I might be able to think of them as my “white pants” for a couple of years and not just this year. It’s already summer, so I have missed out on using them as cool spring weather jeans, but could wear this summer and then, aha! be prepared for next spring-summer, if they’re not considered so over by then. I’m struggling with the size issue. The 6 fits more like a jean, but are the crotch creases too much or too obvious in white? The 8 has crotch “junk,” maybe. The 8 actually feels more comfortable just to put on, but then I’ve struggled with the typical jean fit, because to me it feels more binding, while at the same time I appreciate the tummy-binding and fanny-shaping aspects. With the 8, there’s a lot more fabric bunching at the waist and I’d have to take up the back waist at least, and the 8’s are more saggy in the fanny. (Both are big in the back waist but the 8 is worse). The 6’s aren’t uncomfortable, just aware of the more snug fit. I do like the leg style for me—I think it does look kind of straight and classic with some ease. I returned the linen pants as too creasy. The Kuts, unfortunately, cannot go with me to work. I would really appreciate input on which ones look best if you sort of combine “figure-flattering” and “normal” as your criteria. Or are white bottoms too shtumpifying on me? I do not think I will be a true boyfriend-style roller unless just to take up the extra length when wearing flats. Ingunn on "How & what do you shop on ebay?" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-what-do-you-shop-on-ebay#post-940030 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:20 +0000 Ingunn 940030@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've very little experience with online thrifting and shopping. To dare exploring eBay and place orders there, what should I be aware of? <ul> <li>Sizing</li> <li>Prizing</li> <li>Shipping</li> </ul> What are you looking for if you shop on ebay, and how do you decide what price is right for the item, or how much to bid? I'm grateful for your thoughts on this. Peri on "How do you color match a pants/cami/sheer top combo?" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-color-match-a-pantscamisheer-top-combo#post-941209 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:36:12 +0000 Peri 941209@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Need some help with this! Black pants/black cami and bright color top is a no-brainer and I love that look. But I haven't found black pants for summer yet and I want to be able to wear a bright green sheer sleeveless silk top I bought a few months ago. I will try to link it in a minute. I want to put it with my new dark grey pants. Do I have to find a dark grey cami? That will be a challenge. Or a matching green one? Would white do? Or black? I'm puzzled! Mo on "Not giving up - maxi hi/low search" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-giving-up---maxi-hilow-search#post-941287 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:55:20 +0000 Mo 941287@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All the Target maxi dresses went back today. The original white hi/low that piqued my interest is back on offer. I also have the crazy idea of pairing a tank and asymmetrical skirt for a makeshift dress. Is this cheesey or smart because I could break it up? I'm thinking the white might be more versatile, a la LBD but a summer version. Also, it pulled at my heartstrings first, and all searches since have been just to try to measure up to it. But white isn't very forgiving, lined or not! And it's not returnable. But I want it four times more than any other version I see out there, barring the $400 designer ones that are no doubt much too long for 5'4" me. Like this ALC one. Drool. the white dress and skirt/tank combo both would run me about the same Diane G on "Greece travel capsule." http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/greece-travel-capsule#post-940682 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:53 +0000 Diane G 940682@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm spending today sorting out all the stuff I'm packing tomorow, plus housework so that we don't come back to a tip after our holiday. So I thought while I'm taking a break with a cuppa, that I would share with you what I'm taking with me. We are away for 14 days and pretty much most days I will be wearing a bikini or tankini plus shorts or skirt and a Tee or a kaftan cover-up. We are staying on the island of Zakynthos and we will probably visit Zakynthos town once or twice and we might do a boat trip but for the most part it will be a beach/pool holiday. Each night though I need dresses or a combination of tops with trousers or skirt and I need a cardi/jacket or scarf for when it goes chilly. I made quite a few new things last year and I am taking a lot of the same clothes as our last holiday. I have updated my travel clothes though, thanks to all the suggestions made in this post : <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/describe-your-typical-in-flight-wear" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....light-wear</a> I bought some new slim leg ponte knit trousers and I will wear my open-knit coral sweater over a layering tee, all topped off with my denim jacket and a scarf with mint, coral and taupe plus my new mint Cons on my feet. See pic #1 I will be able to use both denim jacket and scarf (which could be used like a shawl) as evening toppers so I am only packing 2 cardis this time. So now to the pics. The first few (1-4) are my travel gear plus daytime beach wear and the rest are evening. I am using a fair bit of Coral, Mint, White, and some blue/grey tones. BTW the white skirt is one I've had for a while and I wanted to replace it so maybe I will make one in a few weeks ready for next time. The white top in 14 will also be replaced. I am also taking a white belt, a tan belt with coral trim and a slim tan belt. Also a small selection of necklaces and earrings. I'l do some photos when I'm away with some of the things styled and show pics when I'm back. Thanks for taking the time to read all this! ETA, forgot to add photo of top in 19.. done now Mochi on "One last bag update" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-last-bag-update#post-940861 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:02:47 +0000 Mochi 940861@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ With shipping and a 10% restocking fee, I'm taking a hit of about $52. that's about a sixth of the original cost. Was almost considering making this a very nice b-day gift for DD. But she is making big bucks these days! Hemmed and hawed but I think I will still return it. I HOPE I've learned my lesson by now re impulse shopping....yes, the fee was spelled out. celia on "WIW that the fashion police didn't approve" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-that-the-fashion-police-didnt-approve#post-940961 Fri, 24 May 2013 19:28:00 +0000 celia 940961@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hello YLF This outfit is from yesterday and I am sharing because I would like your opinion on the proportions of the outfit but also because it was noteworthy at my house. My DH was having coffee with me at our local Starbucks and turns to me and says ' That jacket doesn't suit you. It is too light.' I realize that you cannot appreciate or evaluate this comment from the picture but he is probably right and the color is too pastel for me. What I would like to ask you is what do you think of the peplum top with the skinnies. Does it work? Should I try it with other shape of pants? Stick with wearing it with skirts? Thank you for looking. Ingunn on "WIW: J Crew Butterfly & Stripes Look For Less" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-butterfly-stripes---the-look-for-less#post-940830 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:23:57 +0000 Ingunn 940830@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kristin posted a link to one of my other posts, showing a gorgeous silk/linen skirt from J Crew with butterflies on. It is paired with a striped tee (#1) I used it as inspiration for today's outfit (#2): I don't have a pencil, but I have an A-line with butterflies. I don't have silver pumps with pointy toes, but I have pewter strappy sandals. Both are thrifted recently. I have a striped tee, but with narrower stripes than the inspiration. The J Crew outfit probably costs around $600. My version is maybe not as fab, but then it only cost me $70 in total. Stripes are on trend, butterflies are on trend, and strappy sandals are on trend, too, perhaps in a little different version than mine, but they are classic, at least. I think J Crew is modern, but I'm more classic than modern today. (I did change for flats after a while. The sandals are really high heeled.) What do you think? Is it an acceptable copy? Your thoughts are most welcome. Thanks for looking! Transcona Shannon on "WIW: Mother's Day Blouse & Denim (ETA outfit tweak)" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mothers-day-blouse-denim#post-940673 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:27:20 +0000 Transcona Shannon 940673@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My son bought me this blouse last year for Mother's Day and I love it just as much now as I did then. It's got huge dolman/batwing sleeves, banded waist with a small flounce and is navy with large cream polka dots. It also has a built in under-tee which eliminates having to wear a camp. Fab. I've paired it with my Canyon River Blues jeans (now my fave pair of jeans) and my taupe peep toe laceless oxfords. Handbag is my light cream satchel and I'm wearing my chrome/white watch and silver wedding band for jewelry. What do you think? Does it work together? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome. Top: gift Jeans: Canyon River Blues Shoes: Boutique 9 Handbag: Danier Leather Watch: thrifted ETA: Something felt slightly "off" in my outfit and I realized it didn't feel quite modern enough to me, so just before I left the house I changed my shoes to my Dolce Vita bone laser cut oxfords, added my wide white leather belt to the jeans and a faux tuck and PRESTO - felt much more modern and crisp to me. Sorry I didn't have time to take a pic but will try when I get home. Ariadne on "Are these Dansko sandals still wearable?" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-dansko-sandals-still-wearable-other-dankso-q#post-941109 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:46:43 +0000 Ariadne 941109@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a pair of these Dansko 'Sigrid' sandals in the cognac ("brandy waxy") color from a few summers ago: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/search?site=&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1440&bih=805&q=dansko+sigrid+brandy&oq=dansko+sigrid+brandy&gs_l=img.3...1188.3832.0.4048.22.9.1.11.11.0.156.946.5j4.9.0...0.0...1ac.1.14.img.PIVNt-n1Ozo#tbm=isch&sa=1&q=dansko+sigrid&oq=dansko+sigrid&gs_l=img.3..0j0i24l5.19586.19586.0.20503.1.1.0.0.0.0.162.162.0j1.1.0...0.0...1c.1.14.img.yNiZQE0NxBM&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47008514,d.cGE&fp=bd215578a8367543&biw=1440&bih=805">https://www.google.com/search?.....#038;oq=da</a> Are they still workable for casual summer outfits, or are they totally dated? They're insanely comfortable. alaskagirl on "A philosophical question regarding motherhood" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-philosophical-question-regarding-motherhood#post-931544 Mon, 13 May 2013 22:59:33 +0000 alaskagirl 931544@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A friend and I were discussing our boys (best buddies!), and she was shocked when I told her I had never even wanted kids until my sister got pregnant and made me rethink my decision at 36. I never felt a biological clock ticking, never adored children, never thought twice about it. In fact, I went around and interrogated all my friends on reasons to have a child. Some gave me exactly the answers I dreaded ("Every woman should be a mother!" or "You'll be in the world's biggest club!"), but one friend (a mother of grown boys) gave me an answer that really resonated. She said that a child-free life had lots of rewards, but that having a child was the only way to experience a depth and range of life you would never have otherwise - love, anger, pride, joy. (ETA: Per Janet's comment, I am not saying this is true for everyone, but it has proved true for me, and it was a genuine and thoughtful response, as opposed to the knee-jerk reactions I got from so many others I asked.) I also deeply considered all the messed-up people I know - people who should not have had kids, and people whose parents should not have had kids - and decided I was up for the challenge of raising a little one, Now that I have my son, I can't imagine life without him and am so grateful I was able to have him at a relatively late age. What no one mentioned to me was how vulnerable I feel - I can't watch certain movies or the news or read certain books, and there are times when just sending my baby to school is an act of courage. All worth it in every way, of course. But I NEVER tell other women they should have children. That kind of comment was actually the reason I didn't want kids - I hate conforming to expectations and I hate being told what I should do. When people actually ask me about whether to have kids, and I am as honest as I can be with them about my own decision-making process. What made you decide to have kids, or not? Was it a given? A biological imperative? A thought-out decision? Did you adopt your child, as have many friends of mine? I would love to know - this is the most thoughtful group of women in my life! cyan45 on "hair color/stylist advice" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hair-colorstylist-advice#post-941313 Sat, 25 May 2013 04:43:22 +0000 cyan45 941313@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ hi again ladies, as i approach 35 in a few months, i'm noticing a few more white hairs, wrinkles, etc...i'm at peace with it and prefer to age gracefully if possible. when did you decide to color your hair? i've until now kept my original color, occasionally use the flat iron with heat protecting product... i've been going out with a younger man recently (7 yrs my junior, we've been a happy couple for 4 months, met 6 months ago) and i'm a little more aware/self-conscious about looking good. he loves how i look, but recently asked if i've ever had highlights done...? he's encouraged me to try a few fashion risks like--whoa! shorts! found the same style in bright blue @ marshalls: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/vince-camuto-cuff-shorts/3447010?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=0&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_2_A">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/vi.....ts-_-1_2_A</a> i know according to the ylf over-30 'no-no' list these shorts do not pass, but he likes my legs and heck, if i can pull it off reasonably well, why not once in a while i feel great! refreshing my style is totally fine with me. aside from style updates, i'd love a youthful, low maintenance and not TOO expensive haircut/color too. i'm loving this new chapter in my life and want him to appreciate me even more any references? i live in the san jose bay area, CA. many thanks! CocoLion on "K/R - Joe's Jeans Rocker Booties" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---joes-jeans-rocker-booties#post-941021 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:42:29 +0000 CocoLion 941021@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 1). They were an impulse purchase, using up a store credit. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.djpremium.com/shop/G1-V68492-R54334-P1445713/joes-jeans/dahlia-bootie.html">http://www.djpremium.com/shop/.....ootie.html</a> Is this a mistake. 2). I never wear such low heels! I think I look short and stumpy with a heel this low (.5 inches). So -- this is out of my comfort zone. 3). Is this a weird color? It's neither light nor dark, so in a no-mans-land as far as styling goes. 4). There is a sticky zipper on the left shoe. 5). VERY high quality for $60 (had a 20% coupon) plus tax. Leather soles. Very good fit and comfort. Love the pointy toe. What say you? Do these deserve a place in my wardrobe? Should I go outside my comfort zone and risk a bit less figure flattery with these no-heel shoes? Thanks! alaskagirl on "Dealing with panic..." http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dealing-with-panic#post-937746 Tue, 21 May 2013 03:15:29 +0000 alaskagirl 937746@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am in full-on panic mode. Trying to close my office and get ready to start this new job is just out of control. I didn't realize how much would depend on clients actually following through and finishing what they need to do, and am doing in a couple of months what should take at least six months. There is a good reason - if I start after July 1st, the state is changing its benefit package and I'll get less leave and retirement. Plus they really needed me to start as soon as possible. But it is a NIGHTMARE. I can't sleep, I am broke because I haven't been able to take in new work, and I feel completely unable to tell whether I will get everything done in the time I have. It's like running a marathon at a dead sprint with no training. I don't know what to do other than to continue to work at a breakneck pace, but I have never felt this way before. I come home exhausted, with my heart and mind racing. Have been running and climbing when I can squeeze it in but other than that, it's just fear and dread. Bueller? Bueller? Anyone? pil on "Thrifting find (or not?) and - can I wear shorts?" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thrifting-find-or-not-and---can-i-wear-shorts#post-941004 Fri, 24 May 2013 20:08:36 +0000 pil 941004@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This Foxcroft blouse came home with me from the consignment shop yesterday. The longer tunic length isn't something I've worn in the past, but the quality and fit seemed too nice to pass up even if I have to have it shortened to blouse length. I can't get over the pattern matching in the front. Grouping 1 Yes, the pants are too short but I plan on wearing them one last summer before moving on : ) I also wonder if a slimmer leg would look better with the blouse. #3 is with the self belt. I don't have much waist to speak of and I feel the belt only emphasises that. #4 is it too frumpy to wear unbuttoned as a topper? That was a topic that came up in one of Texstyle's threads. Grouping 2 - with shorts and also with a skirt. #1/2 is the one pair of shorts I actually wear - and very rarely at that. The second shorts picture is with them dropped a bit to add length and help cover up the fatty parts of my knees. Is the smidge longer length better? Or should I stay away from shorts entirely - out in public at least. Also, the leg opening is probably too wide. #3/4 I think I like the proportions with the denim pencil skirt but fear that it looks to maternity-ish. Side view is mainly to confirm to myself that the belly doesn't stick out too far from this angle. Not that anyone would mistake me for anything other than fruitless and barren : ) Is this shirt a keeper as is with any of these stylings? Or should I have it shortened? Thanks for your thoughts! cyan45 on "asos?" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/asos#post-941305 Sat, 25 May 2013 04:27:27 +0000 cyan45 941305@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ hi ladies, has anyone tried asos online before? if so, what did you purchase & how did you like it? i'd love to try out their dresses, tops & jackets but am unsure if they run small or true to size (i find i need to size up one--or two--for euro brands) thank you kindly! Deborah on "Seattle Bridge Collapse" http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-bridge-collapse#post-940627 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:09:34 +0000 Deborah 940627@http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just checking in our Seattle ladies! Just heard this on the news. Trust you are all safe. According to reports this bridge was a major transit corridor between Seattle and Vancouver?