Twenty years ago yesterday, youlookfab.com went live with my first post. Hubs Greg and I plus our Yorkies Jasmine and Rosie were relatively new in the US, and finding our way. We had moved to Seattle from France a couple of years before. Two decades later, YLF is a steadfast and well-oiled machine. A small blog turned into a large and engaged social community that exceeded my expectations.
Trend: Function Forward Fashion
We’re seeing a welcome shift towards practical fashion as designers and retailers respond to people prioritizing comfort, ease, …
Update: Spanx Quality Issue
I had a quality issue on six Spanx Air Essentials items I bought last year. They pilled after a few washes and wears. The pilling got …
Fab Finds: MANGO Toppers
MANGO is a Spanish retailer to keep on your radar because they’re looking particularly good at the moment, and are value-driven. …
Spring and Summer Trends for 2026
Catch up on jeans and footwear tends for 2026 if you missed them. Here are the rest of the wearable trends for Spring and Summer as I …
Fab Finds: Light, Casual Shoes
Here’s a collection of casual shoes that have been winners on my clients. Most clients are into refreshing their footwear …
Team Pastels, Mid-Tones, Brights, or Darks
Today we’re choosing between your favourite types of non-neutrals. Pastels have a lot of white in them. They are light, …
Store Spotlight: Dillard’s
I love to browse and shop in department stores. A couple of weeks ago, I was in Scottsdale, Arizona for vacation, and visited a …
An Era of Multiple Style Narratives
There was a time when fashion moved in a clear direction. Each decade had a dominant look. So much so, that we can still …
