WIW: to get my life back - YouLookFab Forum

I took a break from picture taking and posting for the last 2 weeks. I felt so tired and disinterested in anything because my work is not easing up and I am working weekends again. Last week I had a thought that it feels like I have lost an interest in life - and it really scared me!
So I decided to make an effort and start taking pictures again - just to keep myself motivated - so here we go!
pic 1 Dots
I have worked 10h on Sunday so on Monday I craved warmth and comfort. baggy trousers and cashmere sweater just fit the bill for this!

Polka dot sweater - Only Mine (NAS), baggy trousers from Long Tall Sally, Vaneli booties (still keeping them in brown to see how I like this color - so far so good)

pic 2 Stripes
When it is dry and sunny outside I am reaching for wide leg trousers while I still can!:-)

BR navy & cream sweater, wide leg trousers from Long Tall Sally, Danier moto jacket, Clarks black booties

pic 3 Red, blue and leopard
I think I am starting to recover if I wanted to wear a pencil skirt today Also bonus pictures of my new Danier man coat - I love it! it still feels weird to wear a black coat but I think I am getting there

Red pencil skirt - Halogen (NAS), BR blue/white shirt, David Tate animal booties

Thank you for helping me to stay alive!!!

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10 years ago

Peri

Veteran

Oh I love the dots best! Welcome back to life!

Aida

Really lovely Sveta! It always amazes me how putting in extra effort to dress when down can elevate my mood. I love the wide leg trousers on you, though I think I want to see pointier footwear with #2 (or even almond toed, like the boots in #1). Your new coat is amazing looking!

deb

I wondered what happened to you. I hope things start to slow down for you soon. You look beautiful as always.

Windchime

Oh, Sveta-- your life is so out of balance right now. I have the same thing at certain times of the year but not as often as you, I think. Do you have a day off on the horizon?

Your outfits, as always, are wonderful. Your stressful work schedule hasn't affected your ability to make fantastic wardrobe choices. I love the mancoat witn the purple scarf--fun!

Suz

(website)

So sorry you are having a rough time of it at work, Sveta. And at this time of year it can be especially tiring and hard. Not enough light.

But you look fantastic, as always, and what a treat to see the new coat in action. It is beautiful on you! I also love the Only Mine.

Jaime

I especially love #1 and #2 as I am experiencing major black and white sugar eye!

Transcona Shannon

Sveta - I hope your workload lightens up soon and you can catch your breath. Take care of yourself.

I'm so glad you got and kept the Danier coat. It is stunning on you! And each of these outfits show true Sveta style - just lovely.

MuseumGal

Work might be tough, but you look all kinds of awesome.

catgirl

The first outfit is slaying me! Love it and all of these and the coat is just pure awesome. I need to be taller!

Sveta

Thank you, Deb and Peri.
Aida, these black booties are a bit almondish IRL. Unfortunately it is hard for me to find pointy or even almond toes which are comfortable for my wide toe box
Windchime, this craziness at work is in its second year now. We got a new client last year which is big and demanding and they drive us really hard for the whole year. I hope it will ease in January because I am really at the end of my endurance (and believe me, I can endure quite a lot).

annagybe

Ugh, I'm so sorry about work. #1 is fantastic.

Neel

Love all the outfits!! I am not sure which one is my favorite! That black coat is a great find. Hope work gets better soon

Caro in Oz

I always love your WIW - you are so stylish
The coat is so perfect for you I'm really glad you are getting there with it.

I hear you on the wide toe box, it does make pointy/almond toed shoes so difficult. Too bad that is my favorite toe shape -_-

You are right, Suz: not enough light (because of the season)+not enough sleep (because of work) is a killer! But I knew you would love to see "your" coat!;-)
Shevia, me too - cannot get enough of this black and white combo!
Thank you all for compliments and for compassion!

Sorry work is taking over your life. Balance is a great thing and when we don't have it, it can be very hard. You look great, as always.

carambola

That coat is absolutely amazing on you. Sorry to hear that work is so stressful. You look like a million bucks, though. I'm especially taken with 1 and 3.

cheryle (Dianthus)

I think my favorite is the animal print booties with the red skirt. I have boot envy and love animal print with red.

Hope it eases off at work soon.

Anonymous

All the looks are fabulous! Sorry to hear about work, but these pics show your strength!

Joy

I'm sorry about your awful work schedule. 10 hours on a Sunday!
It's a treat to find one of your posts. I love both wide leg pant outfits and you look so glamorous in your black coat.

Gracie

I really like your hair fringe on 1, and love the elegance of 4 with the great coat and lovely scarf, and, that lipstick color looks lovely on you. Thank you for taking the time to post.

ManidipaM

You are my hero for looking so good ans so YOU over a gruelling few weeks! I especially love that last boldly colour-blocked outfit. Wish I could send some R&R your way.

Lyn D.

You are beautiful Sveta!

Alexandra

That sounds like a lot of stress wearing you down. I'm glad you're fighting back. Love that red skirt.

Blech, sorry work has taken over

You look good -- I really like the polka dot outfit, and your new coat is gorgeous.

Lantana

Commiserations over your workload. Nevertheless, you are looking as stylish, beautiful and elegant as ever.

Day Vies

I am just echoing what everyone else has already said. There is definitely power in dressing for yourself -- you do it so beautifully. (#1 is particularly memorable) I just encourage you to remember to put yourself at the very top of your to-do list. If that means taking an extra 5-10 minutes to plan something fabulous to wear (as in #3 &4 -- that red skirt just fires up the whole look, pun intended) then so be it. With out you, and the essence that makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning there is no "your life". Be well. (Be Killer as always ;-))

rute

well done! So gorgeous!
Hope the situation at work gets better

lyn67

Pls. Sveta, don't let me/you down!:-) I have a rough day today, and came here now for a few minutes to lift my mood a bit, and your dots, red skirt, and new coat already did it! Thanx:-)

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