I am a relatively new member here at YLF. I came across the site about two or three months ago when I was 'surfing the net' for something fashion related (cant remember what). I registered and immediately started looking at the WIW posts. It was (and remains) so refreshing to see what other 'normal' women are wearing (and yes I include Angie in this - Angie... you don't TELL us what we SHOULD wear, you make suggestions, you don't promote only high end, high price garments, you are in touch with budgets and real life commitments... I could go on but let's just say I think you are lovely, and like the other ladies on the forum, I feel I can call you a friend.
I have only posted two outfits to date and love to read and comment on others posts. Over the couple of months I have been here I feel that I have become part of a community of women who have a shared interest in looking good and having fun with fashion. Fashion and styling is my vice, (one of) my passion(s), and my hobby and I have recently relocated and have moved away from friends who share this interest.
I feel that I have made a new group of friends here who I can "talk" fashion with,
My desire to post outfits is motivated by a number of things. I see posting outfits as a "sharing of oneself", we make ourselves quite vulnerable by opening ourselves up to others thoughts, opinions, etc. I enjoy receiving advice and suggestions from other forum members. Its amazing how someone else can see so clearly what is working or what isn't, or what you could add, or what needs to go:) I also like to post to share something that I think looks good, maybe someone else will enjoy looking at it like I enjoy looking at all your beautiful outfits and yes it is lovely to receive such positive and affirming comments. Its also fun to share a new purchase. I am also inspired by the women here on a daily basis to try new things and step out of my comfort zone , and who knows maybe occasionally I might inspire someone.
I would suggest that this is the healthiest fashion forum I have every experienced. The sensitivity and care shown for one another is unique.
Apologies if I have gone a little of topic... for some reason this all spilt out xxx