First anniversary of the YLF forum

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First anniversary of the YLF forum

— by Angie

on January 16, 2009

On January 16 2008 we launched the YLF forum. I wasn’t sure how popular it would be with YLF readers, and I was totally unprepared for the extent to which I would get addicted to the site we created. I never imagined feeling a connection to online friends, let alone actually meeting them in person. I was so, so wrong.

Logging on to hear and see you express your style quotient is a highlight of my day. Thank you forum members for helping me by helping each other. I am in constant awe of your generosity, kindheartedness, perseverance, assertiveness, intelligence and wit. You make the YLF forum a safe and wonderful place.

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Hugo Frieszo

Dearest Sister,

Congratualtions on your milestone first anniversary.

Wishing you many more successful YLF Forum years.

Keep the ideas, advice and supportive suggestions coming.

It is clearly a popular and valued public service!

With Very Best Wishes
Hugo

January 16, 2009 at 8:27 am

Tanya

Happy Anniversary Angie&Greg!

Your forum ( & blog) is by far my favorite internet site. It is such a warm, open place, all the members are wonderful and very helpful. I truly enjoy it.

Thank you for creating it!

January 16, 2009 at 8:32 am

Sarah

Congrats Angie, Greg, and YLF! I love being a part of this very special community.

January 16, 2009 at 8:33 am

tassajara

Happy anniversary YLF! Thank you so much Angie and Greg for creating this wonderful place.

January 16, 2009 at 8:41 am

fitnessgurl26

I too am thankful for this site! I just found the site about 3 weeks ago and have been catching up on all of the archived posts. Congratulations to you and thanks again!

January 16, 2009 at 9:01 am

Patience

Happy Anniversary, Angie and Greg! Like Tanya, this is my favorite web site.

January 16, 2009 at 9:05 am

Joy

Congratulations on your forum anniversary! I don’t know how I’d dress without it. It’s a wonderful site.

January 16, 2009 at 9:08 am

Jerseyjan

I wouldn’t start my day with out you!

January 16, 2009 at 9:12 am

Congrats to Angie, Greg and YLF! Thanks for providing and setting the tone for such a supportive and fun forum!

January 16, 2009 at 9:18 am

Kristers

Happy Anniversary to YOU! I know I started reading your site on a regular basis after seeing the link to the ‘short rise vs. short waisted’ article you wrote but I can’t remember where the link was posted.

In any case, it’s been educational and I’m finally starting to feel more comfortable in my wardrobe, thanks to you! Here’s to many more years of success!

January 16, 2009 at 9:28 am

Marianne

I would never dream I’d find a place where I can feel comfortable asking fashion questions. Thank you Angie and Greg and wonderful forum members!

January 16, 2009 at 9:32 am

Dani

Happy anniversary to Angie and Greg! Like others have mentioned, this is my favorite internet site and I can’t imagine not checking in (even if I don’t post) daily. Also, thank you to the forum members for sustaining the ideal Angie and Greg created and being wonderfully creative and supportive!

January 16, 2009 at 9:54 am

Laura

Angie & Greg, congratulations on creating such an warm and lovely forum whose members are almost like family to those of us who post there.

January 16, 2009 at 10:04 am

Meredith

Congratulations!!!!

January 16, 2009 at 10:09 am

San

Congratulation Angie and Greg! You have built a whirl wind, fantasic style site. I start my day here and have learned an amazing amount about myself and others. Thankyou so much for all your efforts.

January 16, 2009 at 10:38 am

Violet

Congratulations Angie & Greg! I visit YLF on at least a couple of times on a daily basis. Thanks for all your hard work in keeping this site up and running. The forum is so wonderful and everyone is so kind and supportive. I am so glad to have found this site!

January 16, 2009 at 10:55 am

Chelle

I can’t believe it has only been one year. Everyone here seems to relate as though they were old friends. Angie, you are truly a kind hearted, caring person to create such a friendly, supportive site.

January 16, 2009 at 11:01 am

Julia

Happy Anniversary Angie, Greg and all YLF forum members! I’m addictive to this site and check as many times as I can every day.

January 16, 2009 at 11:26 am

Dee

Happy anniversary! The forum is by far the friendliest and helpful I have ever seen. You have done a wonderful job!!! Thank you.

January 16, 2009 at 11:49 am

Tara

I want to add my sincere thanks to Angie for creating a wonderful, supportive place for us all to explore our inner fashion diva – even if we didn’t know we had one!

Angie – it is absolutely due to your expertise and true love of fashion, and your desire to make all of us as fab as we can be. I’m always amazed at the individual care and attention you give to each of us. You have made a huge difference in my life, and I”ve never even met you. You are a truly special person, and I thank you so much.

January 16, 2009 at 12:20 pm

JuliJuli

Happy Anniversary Angie, Greg & the whole YLF gang. I too am absolutely addicted to reading the forum and I am thrilled that through participating in it I have met some wonderful people in ‘real life’!

January 16, 2009 at 12:29 pm

Linda

(website)

Happy Anniversary to the YLF fashion team!
I have just discovered YLF and am busy trying to catch up reading through the archives. I love it!

January 16, 2009 at 12:47 pm

carissa

(website)

angie and her team, esp. husband, are to be congratulated. your babies – ylf and the forum, are growing every day.

when did the blog launch? i’m thinking i joined around summer of ’05. how old was it then?

January 16, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Inge

Congratulations Angie and Greg!!! I’ve said this a few times already: you have created an amazing and wonderfully caring online community and I truly appreciate how much work and effort you put into the blog and forum every day. Thank you guys!

January 16, 2009 at 2:05 pm

Diane

Congratulations! I read YLF every day and if for some reason I miss it, its one of the first things I check when back online. Its such a warm and friendly place.

January 16, 2009 at 2:13 pm

celia

Happy Birthday!!
As many others this is the first site I check everyday, and love the forum even when I don´t post or leave any comment.
Thank you for beeing there.

January 16, 2009 at 2:27 pm

Susan

I love You Look Fab and the forum and have learned so much. Thanks so much for all you do to keep it going and for helping us all to look great!

January 16, 2009 at 2:49 pm

kellee

Happy First Anniversary!!!!
How lucky are we…
What a wonderful way to start the new year for all of us.

January 16, 2009 at 4:11 pm

Charlotte

congratulations and thank you. I feel lucky to have found YLF.

January 16, 2009 at 4:23 pm

Lulu

Happy anniversary, Angie! Even though I don’t comment much, I have followed your site since the beginning and I look forward to your daily updates like a puppy eagerly awaiting a treat! Thank you so much for being a part of our lives

January 16, 2009 at 4:56 pm

Lena

Congratulations, Angie and Greg! Thank you so much for creating this terrific resource and meeting place. Angie, thank you so much for sharing your time and expertise with us.

January 16, 2009 at 4:57 pm

LauraElizabeth

What an impact all your work has made in our hearts and appearances! I start my day with this blog and forum, even if I don’t have the time to post – thank you for this – friendship here is such a gift!

January 16, 2009 at 5:04 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Angie and Greg – all your creativity and hard work make all of our lives a lot brighter! Thank you!!! – Bridget

January 16, 2009 at 5:22 pm

Antje

Yay! Congratulations, Angie and Greg. YLF is truly a special place. You managed to create a site with compelling content and friendly, open and helpful discussions. Most importantly, YLF has soul – thanks to you two and the wonderful community of readers and contributors.

January 16, 2009 at 5:32 pm

Anne

Congratulations Angie and Greg and the forum members who make it so special. I have never been involved in an internet forum before this and am amzed at the community and goodwill that has been brought out. The opportunity to actually interact in implementing fashion advice makes a big difference. Thanks for all your work!

January 16, 2009 at 6:51 pm

Maya

Happy birthday, YLF forums! Generally I do not participate in online forums because they always just seems to bring out the worst in people, but the people on these forums have been nothing but kind, helpful, gracious, and generous. I am SO happy I decided to give it a bash. I have yet to see a more positive and encouraging group of people on the internet. It also amazes me that I have made a group of friends who are so different than my usual demographic. It’s nice to have more diversity, especially in age. I appreciate the wisdom of my elders Thank you so much Angie and Greg! It has been a great year!

January 16, 2009 at 7:25 pm

Eva

Happy Anniversary Angie and Greg! What a wonderful idea to add the forum to the blog. It has been my pleasure getting to know everyone on the forum. It is a wonder place to come to for style support and gracious honesty. You have inspired positive environment where we can share ideas and develop friendships. Thank you!

January 16, 2009 at 8:50 pm

lori

Happy Day!

January 16, 2009 at 8:51 pm

Donna

Congratulations Angie and Greg for creating such a wonderful place for all of us. Your dedication and hard work is really appreciated. Even though I don’t comment very often, I read your blog and visit the forum every day and love the genuine support from all the members. Your generosity of spirit inspires me. Happy Anniversary!

January 16, 2009 at 9:19 pm

Nicole

Here’s to another year of being fashionable!

Thank you Angie for sharing your wisedom, Thank you Greg for making it technically possible, and thank you YLF forum members for being truthful and kind at the same time! You have all taught me so much more than just fashion.

Style On Ladies!

January 17, 2009 at 5:23 am

sijyk

Congrats.

I enjoy this site a lot. I do not participate in the forum much. But I definitely feel like I learn a lot by just reading the questions and Angie’s posts. I am always surprised at how everybody in the forum is willing to help each other.

Thanks Angie & Greg and all the forum members.

January 17, 2009 at 5:48 am

bella

Happy Anniversary YLF, it is great to be part of such a welcoming, friendly community!

January 17, 2009 at 7:32 am

Joelle

Happy Anniversary to YLF and Cheers to Angie and Greg for starting this site! I have learned a LOT from Angie and other commenters since I became a regular visitor and it has definitely increased my style quotient.

January 17, 2009 at 8:32 pm

Munequita

I have followed this site almost from the very beginning when Angie started blogging and I was so happy I found it. The forum took this site to a whole new level. I am truly thankful for all the wealth of information that I have learned on the forum this year. I tell everyone that is interested to come and check out the site!

Thank you sincerely for all the hard work Angie and Greg! You have truly touched the hearts and lives of many.

January 18, 2009 at 8:37 pm

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

*sniff*

I am taken aback. Your awfully kind words and loyalty to this site means a great deal to us. I can scarcely believe that there are people who have been visiting for almost 3 years. Please know that sharing my knowledge with you gives me great, great pleasure. YLF is a natural and important part of my day. To be without it and therefore you, would cause major withdrawals. Thank you everyone.

January 19, 2009 at 9:14 am

yublocka

(website)

Oh Angie, I am just catching up on blog-reading. This entry really touched me. I cannot believe the forum has only been going for a year. Its an amazing group of people you have gathered – that really says something about you!!!

January 30, 2009 at 4:14 am

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