https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:29:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2085397 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:27:15 +0000 Anonymous 2085397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought black and camel as DA colors, cause camel could be"white" to a DA! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2085329 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:00:20 +0000 Helena 2085329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>notsaf - makes sense with the camel - are we colour analysis sisters too? Dark hair with stubborn warm tones, light cool skin, hazel eyes over here ... either a darker version of a soft summer or a soft version of a dark winter I think Must explore camel - such a sophisticated colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2085307 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 13:17:57 +0000 notsaf 2085307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Nemo! "Laid-back gracefulness" is perfect. Your always so good at helping me nail down my style. I'm really grateful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2085067 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 15:01:55 +0000 nemosmom 2085067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been so fun to read your posts and follow your journey this year. Your style mantra for the new year is inspirational - there is a laid-back gracefulness to it that seems perfect for a new year (and a new decade!)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2085022 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 11:06:55 +0000 notsaf 2085022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>TG</b>, you are such a kind and generous presence here. It is such a treat to have found virtual style sister in you! (As for camel, I am cool, but without very dramatic contrast in my features, with hazel eyes, and some golden tones in my hair, so camel works nicely in small doses!)</p> <p><b>Rachy</b>: thanks! November was a very good month for me, and really clarifying.</p> <p><b>Sarah</b>: As Stunk and White say “omit needless words”! That said, I’m already thinking about adding one more — “practical” — since there something about un-fussiness and straightforwardness and the casualness of my milieu that isn’t quite captured in the three words I’ve got. Writing is revising, though, right?</p> <p><b>Suz</b>: Thanks so much for the vote of confidence! Being open to new things is part of the fun of fashion for me, so that’s a nice way to look at it.</p> <p><b>CG</b>: You are always so kind!</p> <p><b>Sal and Bijou</b>: thank you! I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who struggles with color in retail!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2085004 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 07:36:40 +0000 Bijou 2085004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Notasof - I am so glad that you have commenced posting too. You descriptors lend themselves to a very elegant and timeless style, camel seems to be a perfect colour to work back with your dark palette. Sometimes when it comes to colour, retail is tricky and does not give us what we are looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2084990 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 04:26:50 +0000 Sal 2084990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a good balance between intentional style and wildcards/what you happen to find. I think that is a great place to be - colour in particular can be hard to predict and I have certainly decided to feature red or green and then not been able to find it at all.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think your words sum up your style perfectly - all the best for the festive season! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2084954 Sun, 15 Dec 2019 00:18:58 +0000 Cardiff girl 2084954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always good to shop mindfully and you have given this year and the next years wardrobe a lot of thought by the sound of it.This should continue to serve you well as you seek to maintain your wardrobe where you want it to be.A very Happy 2020 to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2084943 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:38:16 +0000 Helena 2084943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Notsaf, I don't know what your personal colouring is (cool, warm, soft, whatever), but given your main colour is black, I'm wondering if you are cool-toned like me, and if so how to you 'manage' camel from a skintone flattery perspective ... Or do you just wear it, love it and forget it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2084941 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 22:21:02 +0000 Suz 2084941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent reflections and it sounds as if you are really comfortable with your style, which speaks for itself! I think the idea of adding "hero" colours as your mood (and retail offerings) allow is perfect for anyone who depends on a core set of dark essentials. It allows for intuitive and playful responsiveness to what is going on -- an easy way to update the classic core with what is current or what is especially flattering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2084931 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 20:43:29 +0000 SarahD8 2084931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The evolution of your style mantra is fantastic. The way you have honed 7 words down to 3 that do the same work is a perfect metaphor for how you approach your wardrobe overall. And good for you for marching to the beat of your own drum as far as color is concerned! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2084921 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 20:18:09 +0000 rachylou 2084921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicely focused! You’re November purchases were lovely and fit the bill </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2084920 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 20:10:17 +0000 Helena 2084920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>notsaf, I'm so glad that you started posting this year; your wardrobe and attitude is very inspiring to me! I love your intention and confidence in your style and your palette, and you've really inspired me to re-embrace black when it speaks to me (along with my loved navy). I might have to lemming and add *soft and dark* as a footnote to my style words to remind me of my ease colours. You are most definitely super-stylish, current but also timeless, which to me is the holy grail sweet spot of style.</p> <p>I'm looking forward to seeing where your style journey goes in 2020! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/2019-and-2020-style-notes#post-2084903 Sat, 14 Dec 2019 18:27:18 +0000 notsaf 2084903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even though I was not active on the forum a year ago, I was reading the blog, and so did do a style assessment at the end of last year. So interesting to see how much is different and how much is just the same!</p> <p>My <b></b>2019<b></b> style notes were:<br /><b>- Feminine, modern, classic, intentional put-together, approachable, dark</b></p> <p>(“Dark” was a little note-to-self to remind me not to get too swept up in seasonal color enthusiasm, and to stick with the black palette that works for me!)</p> <p>For <b></b>2020<b></b>, my style notes are (for now):<br /><b>- Classic Soft Elegant</b></p> <p>In many ways, this says the same thing in fewer words: “soft” combines “approachable” and “feminine”; “elegant” combines “intentional” and “put-together.” I think I’ve given up on “modern” for the time being, too, but there’s a stylishness in elegance (at least for me) that includes freshness.</p> <p><b>Color</b>: Surprise, surprise, I had a terrible time picking a hero color last year (perhaps that’s where “dark” came from? Haha), but looking back, <b><i></i>camel<i></i></b> was an important accent for me in 2019. I’ve learned that I do better seeing what comes down the pike and what my needs are in the moment than planning too far ahead, so only time will tell if there’s a new accent color in the cards for me in 2020: perhaps!</p> <p><b>Shopping</b>: I have no specific goals about my wardrobe in the new year beyond maintaining what I feel is a great foundation of classic pieces in neutral colors which support the life I lead, both professionally and otherwise. I would like to make fewer mistakes, and contributing to YLF has been helping me to do that.</p> <p>Here’s to a great 2020 for everyone!</p>