WIW's Catching Up - YouLookFab Forum

I'll be less active in the next few weeks due to my recent workload at work. So WIW's like these will be common. And now, without further ado:

#1-2: July 24
My immune system gave up on me that day. I woke up sniffling quite a bit, and later through the day, I had a full blown cold. I took this picture early in the morning when I wasn't red-nosed and tears-eyed notice the semi-tuck on the rolled down, hiked up VC skirt? That didn't last very long. I ended up wearing this old Reitmans top (found in my donate stash) fully untucked and the skirt hiked an inch above the knee. I was surprisingly happy with it that way. It's a shame I didn't have a photo because by the time I got home, I was an absolute sick mess. I worked from home the next day.

What do you think of the Reitmans blouse? Should I keep or donate? Shame it's polyester but it was fine for the weather that day

Blouse: Reitmans
Skirt: Vince Camuto
Shoes: Camper
Necklace: made by me

#3-4: Today
Before YLF I would not... NOT have worn booties on bare legs and a skirt. NEVER! It was a poison eye issue. Now here I am, two outfits in a row! Pic #3 demonstrates the "floatiness" of this Club Monaco top, which I think I wore twice or three times in YLF. I really like its a-line shape and muffin-concealing properties. I love this top so much that I might get the taupe one too.

Blouse: Club Monaco
Jacket: Gap
Skirt: Vince Camuto
Shoes: Camper

Have a good rest of the week Fab Ones!

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Angie

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You wear tones of black very well, Katie. #1 is just gorgeous. Your specs are divine too.

MsLuna

Veteran

Thank you Angie! I love wearing black and I can't seem to give it up even in the warmer months!

Here's a close look at my specs! I got them about a year ago but managed to find them online:

http://www.coastal.com/frames/.....62261.html

Kristin L

I think bare legs this time of year is ok. Both outfits look great! The only advice I would give about buying a dupe is making sure you'll wear both. Sometimes I get a lot of wear out of dupes, but most of the time one just hangs out in my closet. But, if you know you'll wear it, then go for it.

abc

Love to see the campers. I heart that brand of shoes. I second Angie's comment on you wearing black really well. Hope you're feeling better.

Sveta

Katie, it is a treat to see you again! Though it is a shame that you can wear booties in Toronto in July (what is wrong with this crazy weather I ask you!) you do rock them with the skirts. You do moody dark look so well (and the glasses are awesome!)

Thanks ladies!

@K: thanks for the advice on dupes! Taupe is not a colour I usually wear so I'm really thinking long and hard about this. I think I'm mainly in love with the drapey floaty top. It's difficult to find a similar top in more vibrant hues. I tend to wear my dupes quite a bit - as long as one is black and the other is a vibrant colour!

And this us why YLF is awesome. K, you just reminded me to think before purchasing the dupe! Thanks soooo much!

@abc: I heart Campers too, and I can't believe I only discovered them this year! I'm hoping they come up with something really cool for the Agatha line this fall because I LOVE how streamlined this line looks. The one thing my feet love about them is that 1/4 inch "platform" in front and how rigid it is. Gives me pain-free feet at the end of the day (unless I walk more than 2 hours).

@Sveta: haha! You know I'm a fall girl at heart so booties in the summer are welcomed! The temperature has fallen between 15 to 25 degrees lately so I took the opportunity to wear these booties

You know, if it isn't for YLF, I wouldn't be wearing the booties-with-skirts look. I used to think it cut me shorter, but it gives me that refined urban edge I look for. And haha! I love moody darks. I wish it was clearer but pics 1-2 have black/white/grey/magenta polka dots on them. I wish I can get better lighting at home!

Sal

I love the boots with a skirt look on you. And you definitely suit black.
I only rarely duplicate items except for basic tanks or tees. But it does work for some people.
I wonder if taupe is your colour though - please forgive me if I am wrong but I think a clear colour, grey or navy might be the one?

Thanks Kiwigal!

I know I can wear grey but I don't always feel fabulous in it. Navy is a weird one because it really depends on the navy. I do much better with ink blue. I've shied away from most neutrals (except black and bright pure white) in the last few years because I just don't feel fabulous in them. I guess in the end, I'm a black and white kinda gal.

Jaime

Booties with skirts looks so good on you it is hard to imagine you used to not wear this. Both outfits look great!

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