https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:42:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-807534 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:35:35 +0000 goldenpig 807534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What insightful style revelations/resolutions! You are so wise! I am looking forward to your modern graphic evolution, though like Suz I hope you don't abandon retro completely because you do it so well! And Lyn and I will go play together in the skirt/dress corner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-807471 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:37:15 +0000 cheryl 807471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful summary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-807430 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:01:26 +0000 Sveta 807430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, it feels like I can sign my name under each of your points - especially the last one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-807345 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:44:20 +0000 Jaime 807345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I think these are some of the most basic and important (but not easy) lessons I have learned from Angie and YLF. Fit, quality, selectivity: yes, yes, and yes! Looking forward to watching "wear" you go in 2013! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-807200 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:23:07 +0000 Transcona Shannon 807200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lyn - Don't be afraid of the trousers lyn - it's just a matter of finding the right ones and wearing them with confidence and I'm POSITIVE you can do that!</p> <p>Inge - I have the feeling it's going to be an interesting year, that's for sure! And I'm looking forward to it.</p> <p>Jenandad - oh my, how flattering! Thank you so much for your kind words.</p> <p>Rae - I've wondered that myself a bit but I feel like I'm going to try some sort of "modern retro" if there is such a thing. I guess we'll just have to see how it plays out. Are you missing the thrifting at all?</p> <p>Krishnidoux - thank you so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-807119 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:00:22 +0000 krishnidoux 807119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great analysis of your style journey. I want to say I so much love where you are going these days. You look so polished and lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-807093 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:35:30 +0000 rae 807093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it, Shannon! I feel I have been on this journey along side you, as we both stepped away from thrifting a bit. I also wonder if, as you move toward a modern look, does that also move you away from your retro roots? Or are you hoping to fuze them together a bit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806998 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:11:04 +0000 jenanded 806998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I agree with your points Shannon - you are right maybe you think more about a bit more expensive piece and then it works works works for you! I love to keep watching your outfits - one of yours was one of my first at home copies when I joined YLF Cant wait to keep watching! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806985 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:04:20 +0000 Inge 806985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm really enjoying reading all your revelations, Shannon and was nodding along with everything you wrote. All very good points that really resonate with me. I have a feeling 2013 is going to be a fantastic fashion year for you!-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806916 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:13:40 +0000 lyn* 806916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#7 scares me. I don't want to try pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806864 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:58:51 +0000 Transcona Shannon 806864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie - your guess is as good as mine as to where my style is going to go - I'm just along for the ride! </p> <p>Sounds like quite a few of us are recognizing the need for quality and appreciating our own style. Must have something to do with maturing - lol!</p> <p>Suz - not to worry. Retro will always be part of my style somehow </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806863 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:58:25 +0000 Angie 806863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always a meaningful exercise, Shannon. I like your revelations! And am looking forward to how they pan out for 2013. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806802 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:38:41 +0000 Suz 806802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great realizations, Shannon! And like the others I have noticed your shift to a more consistently clean and modern look. But there still is a place for your retro pieces, too, especially the accessories. Looking forward to seeing your style develop in the new year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806787 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:13:11 +0000 Amy 806787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nodding along...This all resonates with me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806782 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:05:17 +0000 Carole 806782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I relate completely to each of your style revelations, Shannon! Maybe after spending enough time experimenting with fashion we come to the same realization: Quality over quantity, less is more and be true to your personal style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806765 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:52:22 +0000 Sara L. 806765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you that I love reading everyone's end-of-year style summaries. I have noticed the shift in your style that you mention in #6 and I'm looking forward to seeing how your style continues to evolve in the next year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806763 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:52:11 +0000 rute 806763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree!<br /> These are similar to my lessons!<br /> 1. quality and fit.<br /> 2. it's ok to pay more for a item you'll wear a lot!<br /> 3. That's what i decided to 2012, no more cheap shoes!<br /> 4. Although I love beeing in fashion, this year I tried to ignore the trends that don't fit into my style and I know I would be bored soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806761 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:51:07 +0000 JulieJohn 806761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great insights, Shannon.</p> <p>Graphic and modern sounds intriguing. What kinds of changes will be a part of that? Colors? Asymmetry? A space-age trend? Can't wait to see where you take us in 2013! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2012-style-revelations#post-806754 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:46:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 806754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've really enjoyed reading the 2012 style summaries from those who have posted such threads. </p> <p>Although my comments aren't as detailed and I'm not including any outfit pics, I wanted to mention briefly what I discovered over the last year.</p> <p>1. Quality and fit tie as the number one priority for an item and both of these need to be spot on (or be achieved via Wonder Woman in terms of fit) before it comes into my closet. BTW quality does not equate necessarily to more expensive (I find the quality of the Canyon River skinny slouchy jeans to be excellent at a lower price point for example). I include fabrication in my quality statement - I am finding more and more often that the "feel" of a garment can really make or break it for me.</p> <p>2. Although noted above that quality does not necessarily relate to price, I have found that the pricier an item is, the more I really consider it before buying it, and these items tend to be the ones that I turn to the most often. </p> <p>3. I will buy the best quality I can afford in terms of footwear and everyday handbags. I have found that really good and interesting footwear and handbags can up the style quotient of even the most simple of outfits like jeans and a tee. I added quite a few pairs of shoes/boots/booties and a couple of really good handbags in 2012 and they have all been workhorses for me and I always feel good when wearing them.</p> <p>4. I don't need to participate in every trend that comes along although I will always want to look modern and current. </p> <p>5. I don't need to buy large quantities of things for each season. I have found that a couple of key items (i.e. my black leather blazer) for each season can bring your existing items into style and make your whole wardrobe work. </p> <p>6. My style seems to be shifting to be a bit more graphic and modern. I'm just going to go with that and see what happens.</p> <p>7. Angie was right - I now love trousers </p>