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YLF sisterhood, Una and Aida

Mona

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I was not going to post this outfit because I have gained a few pounds in last months and all my pants fit tighter and make me feel horrible. These are GAP real straights that I could barely button up :((
I have to amp up my running and start eating healthier.........
But seeing Una and Aida's posts, http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....st-1383187 and http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....d-bootcuts
I realized it was so fun that we were all dressed in same sweater last week.

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Elizabeth P

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Well. You may feel yucky, but you look great. How fun that you all wore this, as I'm guessing it's too much of a statement piece to be a workhorse!.

But I hear you on the few pounds and feeling yucky. That makes US in the same, but not so favourable, sisterhood. If you feel like buddying up for some cyber motivation, pm me.

Mona

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I love all kinds of sisterhoods, Elizabeth P. Let's buddy up, pm'ing you now.

Janet

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Well, you look adorable, as do Aida and Una in their outfits, and you are ALL making me mad at myself that I didn't jump on that sweater sooner.

I love how even though you're all wearing the same basic outfit, each of you brings something of your own to it. I like the way your white sneaks bookend your white shirt.

Karie

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Gorgeous sweater! I also love how you each have transformed it into your own unique look. Well done!

Sveta

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Mona - hugs! You look gorgeous and this sweater is fun.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Mona I know exactly how you feel. My weight shifts a lot no matter what I try and it is a bit frustrating. Having said that, you are gorgeous and look great in the outfit. I was thinking to post on Jenny's thread about hair and suggest she go curly and was thinking about how beautiful your hair is at the time.

Neel

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Hello there gorgeous! Although the weight fluctuations are pretty annoying ... But my word you look lovely with the pops of white! That sweater is beautiful on you all and it suits all skin tones .. Doesn't it? Fun!

Suz

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You look gorgeous!!! I am sorry you are feeling yukky. But yay for the YLF sisterhood of sweaters (and other things.)

Anonymous

Hi Mona - everyone had to listen to me moaning away about some body change or weight gain (Or whatever it is, I refuse to step on a scale) - to the point where i was threatening to stop being active on the forum it was bringing me down me so much.....so I totally hear you. Funny how so many of us are going through the same thing right now. Not much to say about it other than - one step forward at a time, and take care of it in the best way you know how. And you do, from the sounds of it Fun to have a sweater sisterhood:)

Mona

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Janet, Karie ,Sveta and Neel, thank you for your kind words.
Dianthus, so kind of you to bring up my hair. It helps to keep in mind the things we like about ourselves. What is your strategy to keep wearing the same pants when your weight shifts?
Suz, I would have missed this sweater if you had not alerted me to the sale. Much appreciated!
lisap, thank you for understanding. It was actually your post that made me realize why I was hesitant to post some of my new outfits on the forum. It is very disheartening to grow out of our clothes.

Anonymous

Mona - I don't want to presume and offer up armchair psychology here but.......(haha) I find that when the body issues rear their ugly head, it's often aggravated or enhanced by (or maybe even caused by) other things going on in one's life too. Do you ever find that the case ? I'm struggling with fit too - but it's also been a horrible and trying year on a personal level too, and everything ends up being all tied in together creating one big web of frustration. The forum has been both a good and a "less than good" resource for me during this time. Again, I get how you are feeling - and disheartening is a perfect word for it. Hey, I try to remember that everything is fluid in life, including our bodies, our levels of confidence, and what we are going through at any given time. Nothing is permanent, and all you can do is try to fix whatever is bugging you. I am
p.s. strategy for pants when weight shifts? I have no answer to that either - I'e had to buy a few new pair this fall, which is not a bad thing, as silhouette and fit has also changed and I wanted a more current look. I am trying not to get hung up on size and label and numbers - and just going with what looks best. Easier said than done, I know. I am avoiding any postings and discussions re: what size of jeans etc fits who, and whether certain labels fit more generously than others - it's all too able to make me feel bad.

Sorry for hijacking your post - for once I have something I can actually relate to here Have a lovely weekend - thinking of you. xo

deb

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Mona, you look great. We are women and our weigh goes up and down because of all of our hormones. I say embrace it and love your body no matter what. Oh, And the sweater looks so good with your hair color.

Angie

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Super cute. xo

Tanya

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Mona, you are gorgeous and that is such fun sweater! Sending a hug

Sal

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Wow I love this sweater on all three of you! You look fabulous and I hope you start to feel fab again soon.

catgirl

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Oh so much fun! I feel the same - I put on a Diwali outfit and was like "didn't this used to be loose?". Oh well - being part of a YLF sisterhood makes up for that. You look perfect!

Sharon

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What Janet said! You all look great and you all made the look your own. Fabulous!

Jaime

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Mona you look terrific! we are our own worst critics, and I relate well to the feeling of my jeans are too tight, but no one could tell from the outside.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Mona, it's great to see you, looking so pretty in that floral sweater. Love the white shirt and sneakers with it. What a fun jeans outfit. I hear you on tight pants. And running is my way of getting back on track. It always makes me inclined to eat a little healthier, without really trying. Still, I found some pounds this past half-year that just didn't budge, so I bought new pants.

Jeanie

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First, I think you look great and that sweater is beautiful on you. And oh boy I hear you on the weight issues. My weight really went up since I started on the forum and I have a stomach that I never used to have. I was really embarrassed to post pics. Then I realized that posting pics and wearing my jeans helps me stay a bit more focused on not snacking so much.

Lynne

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Mona, you look lovely! I have one pair of jeans that I keep for puffy times :). I love the YLF Sisterhood of the Floral Sweater, you all wear it brilliantly.