https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809665 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:26:43 +0000 Anonymous 809665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a magnificent selection. You are so much inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809534 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 20:14:09 +0000 kimlee 809534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari - You look goregous in each of these outfits. I am in awe of your ability to wear dresses and bright colors with such pizazz. I long to work those into my own personal style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809523 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 20:04:10 +0000 Kari 809523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alecia and Caro - I think you've touched on part of why these outfits in particular spoke to me. Though of course I thought through what I wanted to wear, these outfits didn't *feel* forced, like I was trying on someone else's persona. They simply felt like me. And I honestly can't articulate why that happens sometimes in outfits like this, when other times I'll wear a favorite dress, necklace, and shoes together and feel like the combination is forced and clunky. It's not just a matter of being streamlined - outfits 6 and 10 involve a bunch of crazy patterns and layers, and I felt just as much at home in my skin as I did in #9, which is probably the most minimalist of the bunch (granted, with a bunch of bright colors.)</p> <p>Suz, your note about my handbags made me chuckle. That's kind of how I think of them, too. How on EARTH did I morph into a handbag gal over the past few years? Never thought that would happen.</p> <p>Beth Ann, that really touched me. Thank you. It took me a long time to make peace with my smile (a legacy from YEARS of braces) so hearing that means a lot to me.</p> <p>Nellie Bly - your name made me grin, partly because a few years back I saw a musical ("Stunt Girl") about the late 19th century reporter. I'm assuming your screen name is taken from her pen name? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809503 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 19:30:52 +0000 Nellie Bly 809503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all the photo of you. You look good in dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809460 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:13:15 +0000 Day Vies 809460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your color and print combinations. Clearly I've got to find one of those dresses with the diagonal striped lines. I love them on you (perhaps they will love me back too You look wonderful in these pictures. I am looking forward to more fabulous looks in 2013. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809405 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:54:03 +0000 Beth Ann 809405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a master of dresses and color, Kari. I learn so much from your creative pairings that are always fresh but harmonious. You also do an amazing job of dressing the hourglass figure in a way that honors the curves while remaining ladylike. Still, nothing is more importance that your warm, confident smile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809401 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:46:31 +0000 Anonymous 809401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing these lovely outfits, Kari. You had a stunning year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809389 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:25:19 +0000 Nadya 809389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting - I've also been enjoying people's best of posts. As I clicked through yours, I thought about each, "This is my favorite" until I opened the next one!</p> <p>I hope January is smooth sailing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809380 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:16:37 +0000 Suz 809380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, surely you're one of Seattle's brightest spots! Your outfits always bring a smile to my face. And you wear those dresses - whether wrap or waist surrendering - so very well. Love those handbags, too, your special pets. May the year ahead treat you better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809375 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:10:03 +0000 lori l 809375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i LOVE all of your happy, colorful dresses! Inspiring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809363 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 14:39:24 +0000 TraceyLiz65 809363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is #8 I love that skirt and top and the way your bag really pops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809347 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 12:42:52 +0000 deb 809347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful in all of your outfits, so happy, energized, and confident. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809313 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 09:05:31 +0000 Lyn D. 809313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year Kari!<br /> I hope 2013 is a healthy and happy one, and look forward to seeing your future pics.<br /> Loved everything from last year. Your pics always make me smile, your style and confidence shines through each and every one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809306 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 08:03:31 +0000 rae 809306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had forgotten that you used to favor pants! I've loved your style this year, and I can't wait to see what other great finds you come up with in the new year. I hope you and B stabilize and stay healthy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809302 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:43:25 +0000 lyn* 809302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of your looks, Kari - you make all these beautiful wrap dresses all the more elegant! I love your green dresses and your brilliantly coloured bags just add the perfect pop - #9 is my fav and so "you"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809297 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:12:54 +0000 Caro in Oz 809297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Alecia, I think it is the unforced element of your style I like so much. Your use of colour also shows an playfulness &amp; confidence that makes me smile when I see your posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809293 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:54:05 +0000 Alecia 809293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, these are wonderful outfits. What I see is are all outfits that are fundamentally Kari, but exude a confidence that has grown over the years. At the same time, the outfits don't look forced. They are happy and exuberant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/12-outfits-that-made-my-heart-sing-in-2012#post-809288 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:41:36 +0000 Kari 809288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant to participate on the <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-your-own-favourite-outfits-of-2012-here">Favorite Outfits of 2012</a> thread because I had SUCH a fun time looking at everyone's favorite outfits - and I probably will still post a link on that thread. </p> <p>Unfortunately, the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013 have hit pretty hard. B. and I have both been alternatively ill for the last several weeks, and with many family events and the work year starting off INCREDIBLY busy, I've been really pressed for time. I'm resolving to breathe and to drink water or tea more often during my work day, because this habit of sitting down at 6:30 AM and then suddenly realizing it's 1 or 2 PM and I've barely even moved from my desk, let alone had anything to eat or drink since the night before, is WRECKING me mentally and physically, especially since I'm now spending significantly more time behind the wheel in my commute than I did a year ago. </p> <p>Anyway, I intended to post an end-of-2012 recap, and I really need some inspiration, so I delved through my outfit snapshots from the previous year. I tried to spread them out chronologically over time, and choose outfits featuring pieces that I repeatedly found myself using in outfit after outfit, such as that cobalt purse or my orange and leopard print pumps. And most of all, these are outfits where I specifically LOVED wearing them. I was comfortable, I felt confident, and I particularly felt like these outfits epitomized what I wanted my personal style to be at that point in time. I would also wear all of these outfits today.</p> <p>Just for comparison's sake, here is a <a href="http://pencilskirtlife.lookfab.com/post/musing-about-style-evolution">brief roundup of favorite outfits and some thoughts about where my style evolution was heading at the end of 2011.</a> It's interesting to see how some of my preferences shifted in 2012 - I moved away from wearing pants for the most part, and REALLY embraced warm colors (see my <a href="http://pencilskirtlife.lookfab.com/post/color-cravings-bright-and-bold">bright and bold</a> inspiration post mid-way through the year) and started to incorporate animal print in my daily wear MUCH more than I ever would have anticipated. And while I still love my figure-hugging and wrap dresses, I was proud of myself for branching out into a few new shapes, such as the waist-surrendering Vince Camuto blouse.</p> <p>All in all, I'm very happy with the direction my style went in 2012. I'm still musing about the current state of my style evolution but can't quite articulate any specific goals yet; for now, it's enough simply to look backwards and smile. </p>