https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:59:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878877 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 03:32:56 +0000 Lynn 1878877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Torontogirl- nice to "meet you". I hear you on adding variety to your bottoms and then not wearing them. I always reach for either medium dark wash jeans or black jeans- I am a creature of habit. So I added both grey and red jeans in my &nbsp;30 x 30 challenge. So far I have worn the grey jeans twice and actually liked them quite a bit. But, I had to deliberately make myself wear them. Now I think I will reach for them more often. &nbsp;The red jeans however are on probation I wore them once at Christmas but not since and I can't seem to make myself wear them. They feel too much somehow.&nbsp;<br />I look forward to your future posts.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878603 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 10:11:44 +0000 Luca Cristi 1878603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey guys, what do you think about this designe?&nbsp;<br />Check it here :&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://teespring.com/perfect-january-2018">https://teespring.com/perfect-january-2018</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878567 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 03:46:05 +0000 Jaime 1878567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is very wise to keep the jeans standard and perhaps experiment with other areas. That way you will still be in your comfort zone and know how you feel when you bend your rules. But your fifth goal is my favorite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878565 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 03:29:41 +0000 Beth Ann 1878565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for dropping back in!&nbsp; I love that you've come to terms with the fact that you don't need variety in pants silhouettes to be happy!&nbsp; I typically do like variety in this area, but I just recently designed a 6-8 week capsule with very little silhouette variety, and I loved it.&nbsp; A uniform silhouette will allow to to explore with pattern, color and accessories,&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878501 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 21:38:12 +0000 Sal 1878501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to "see" you!!</p> <p>I like your goals and think they are positive and realistic.</p> <p>And I think refreshing and prioritising hair/makeup etc are all a great idea.&nbsp; I have been getting a shellac/gel manicure and love having pretty nails this summer!!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878482 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 20:11:04 +0000 cindysmith 1878482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've given up telling myself to stop buying black pants and try to add more variety. I'm like you, the colorful stuff doesn't stick around for long before I wonder "wth was I thinking?" and toss them in the donate pile LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878448 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 18:07:39 +0000 gradfashionista 1878448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see you here. </p> <p>These goals sound focused and achievable, with enough room for play. I really identify with rule #4, in particular. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878439 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 17:52:32 +0000 karen13 1878439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent goals, most of which I need to plagiarize.<br />#1) I struggle with accessories, yet really like what they do for an outfit. I am keeping a small notebook where I write down what I wish I had to complete an outfit. And I am guilty of only having 1 eyeshadow double for nearly 20 years. But I did learn the tightlining technique on YLF and recently bought the Laura Mercier Tightline Angie recommended and love it.</p> <p>#3) I learned through tracking calorie fuel and burn in My Fitness Pal that I have to get a good workout in most days to eat the way I like to eat. But I wear scruffy shorts that are from 25 pounds ago and DH's cast off ragbag t shirts to the gym. Why?</p> <p>#4) I keep trying to buy skinnies and never like them. Enough said.</p> <p>Weather is a big factor for me too - I can wear cashmere sweaters 9 months a year, and we can have snow and ice on the ground for 6 months (except this drought year) and mud for 3 more. July-Sept are just dusty.</p> <p>Thanks for sharing this. I just opened a Note on my computer to start writing mine down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878406 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 15:58:55 +0000 Helena 1878406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great point Suz, and I think that's something I need to be better at ... Accepting the reality of the weather! I love moderate weather dressing best, but let's face it, in Canada weather tends to be extreme! On another note - I don't recall that book, but I'm going to check it out, so thank YOU! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878359 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 14:30:41 +0000 Suz 1878359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see you, TG, and these look like excellent goals. Also, I meant to thank you (I think it was you?) for recommending that book Your Best Year Yet a few years back. I have been using it as a reflective tool each year and it is very helpful!</p> <p>I seem to like variety in bottoms more in theory than in practice also, but it does depend on the season. This leads me to recognize that some of my disinclination to "fan out" has to do with not having the right accompanying items to make the varied bottoms work <i>in my current weather conditions.&nbsp;</i>They might work just fine with a pair of fall or spring booties but in deep winter my footwear choices are much more limited which in turn limits my bottoms.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do have dark plaid jeans and pants as well as navy slim trousers, which work as well as dark or medium jeans and provide a more subtle variety.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878358 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 14:25:13 +0000 Helena 1878358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, you've articulated my most pressing style quagmire ... Because I enjoy different colors and styles but don't wear them ... So how best to navigate the lines between rut, having fun with fashion, and being wasteful? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878348 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 13:28:47 +0000 Staysfit 1878348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to think long and hard about number 4. I favor my medium and dark, even wash, skinny jeans, However, I have added some new items to increase variety over the past few years. I definitely make use of some of these items, but not all of them. The question for me is whether the increased variety has added joy to my life, and if the amount of joy is greater than the waste of the few items that have been failures. I need to do some careful assessment before I decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878264 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 02:09:32 +0000 Helena 1878264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, encouraged that I'm not the only one who struggles with #4 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878263 Sat, 13 Jan 2018 02:07:40 +0000 Carla 1878263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see you post. Your style goals are relatable. The last sentence of #4 has particular resonance for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878230 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 23:59:21 +0000 Style Fan 1878230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to hear from you TG.&nbsp; I can relate to #4.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878150 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:07:06 +0000 LaPed 1878150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to hear from you TG!! Great goals, esp 3 and 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878146 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:05:34 +0000 Helena 1878146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone texstyle, yes, white jeans are part of my summer rotation too ... And I haven't quite given up on olive yet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878139 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:54:55 +0000 rachylou 1878139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great goals. My fave is 4, about buying things for variety when you don’t really want it. Guilty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878131 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:46:50 +0000 texstyle 1878131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TG - great to see you back. I have the same problem with colored bottoms. Two exceptions have been the olive WHBM cargos and the white twill EF jeans.I also have a tan pair of twill "jeans" that I enjoy sometimes, esp, if I want to wear a chambray top. Pretty much any other color - aside from a HEWI of dark charcoal - doesn't seem to be "right" for me for whatever reason.</p> <p>And Yay! to the focus on fitness this year </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878103 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:05:51 +0000 kkards 1878103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TG--good to see you again....I get you on the jeans thing...one of my goals is to make sure that my uniform dressing doesn't become a style rut....and yet at the same time, I want to be careful about not adding things for the sake of variety and then not wear them!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878095 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:52:02 +0000 Angie 1878095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice to see you again, TG. I like that you're going to invite the emotion in best of all.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878077 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:09:42 +0000 Helena 1878077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea Joy, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878074 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:00:49 +0000 Anonymous 1878074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good to "see" you here again. Torontogirl. Your goals sound wise and given serious consideration. I also collect variations on basic jeans for variety. Something to think about. I suspect that I need and enjoy the variety </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2018-style-goals-2#post-1878051 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 15:58:52 +0000 Helena 1878051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello all! After reverting to lurker status for the last year or two, I'm going to try to get back into participating here! I thought some 2018 style goals would be a good place to start. Here are a few for me:<br /> 1. Go through Angie's style refresh process. In particular, I need to make maintaining my hair cut and color a higher priority, and I need to do an eye makeup technique refresh to perk up my rapidly sinking eyelids!! Additionally, I have plenty of clothes, so Angie's suggestions about revisiting shoes, purses and accessories would be useful.<br /> 2. Start bending the rules I've spent years accumulating to fit my personal style. Be more emotional with my style choices. Revisit my "classic polished casual contrast Kate" style words to see if they still fit,and revise if needed.<br /> 3. Physical fitness is a huge priority for me in 2018. Create a small updated fitness capsule to support this.<br /> 4. I live in dark wash skinnies, yet keep buying different colored and silhouetted pants/ bottoms to 'add variety'. Stop doing this! In fact, variety is not something I need particularly and most of my "variety" items end up in the donation pile. Stick what works for me for clothes, and find variety elsewhere in my life, or just enjoy it on others!<br /> 5. Counteract my tendency towards rigidity by allowing myself to break these resolutions guilt free on occasion!</p> <p>Looking forward to reconnecting and seeing others style goals for the year! </p>