https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 09:45:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811639 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:42:47 +0000 Jaime 811639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colors look great to me. Also the bronze bag with the outfit. And I love the lace. You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811631 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:41:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 811631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have discovered exactly the same thing as you Kari - if there is too much "fuss factor" in an item or outfit, I am NOT happy. And I have also become more focused on the feel of a garment.</p> <p>Welcome to the world of early morning artificial light pics! Although not idea, your outfit still shows up beautifully and I'm crushing on your lace top and tights in particular. Love the colour combination and the metallic bag with it all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811537 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:18:03 +0000 ManidipaM 811537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a fellow 'tactile dresser' and texture lover, I'm itching to finger that pretty necklace! :-D</p> <p>I hear you on the challenges of poorly lit vs flash photographs. Our foggy/smoggy winter days are disgusting too, even though there's just a bit more light.</p> <p>But the flash does help to pick up the finer textural details in dark colours, as here, even though I can imagine it distorts the colours themselves a bit. And I'm enjoying looking at your comfy-dressy outfit a lot. Loving the pairing of ladylike lace with whimsical polka dots, and the beads and bag to tie it all together. Can't believe that shiny patent shoes can belong in the comfy category, so very jealous of that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811511 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:11:50 +0000 carolbee 811511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great, HOW can you look this good at 6am!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811471 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:14:50 +0000 Beth Ann 811471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Luxurious colors and fabrics are a great way to start a gloomy day, Kari. You look beautiful. Hope the sunshine pops out for you a bit this week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811455 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:58:07 +0000 Karie 811455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love to see many different textures in an outfit. I find this difficult to do, and am looking forward to your posts to give me inspiration!<br /> And I hear your frustration with indoor photography! Unless I want to go outside and freeze while standing in a pile of snow, I'm stuck with taking indoor pics until the weather gets better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811450 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:48:52 +0000 cobaltblue 811450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful and rich. I like the luxe but comfy and confident look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811449 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:47:34 +0000 jz 811449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lace top is so cute on you! What's the brand? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811446 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:44:15 +0000 Suz 811446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait to see where things go as you explore this textural direction, Kari. This is a rich and elegant look. And I share your frustration about the difficulties of photographing with a flash. But you paint a clear picture with your words. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811441 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:37:36 +0000 Kyle 811441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lace becomes you, Kari. Your co-workers must look forward to your arrival every day. It's a fashion show! This outfit is rich and lush looking. Verrrry pretty, interesting and a little unexpected. You are a star, day or night! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811438 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:34:45 +0000 Kari 811438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Sveta.</p> <p>Yes, the plums, burgundies, and chocolates are so tricky to photograph in dim light with a flash!</p> <p>I can definitely see us being two texture-loving peas in a pod. You've always had lush textures in your outfits and I could also see from meeting you in person that you pick materials that feel great to the touch. Especially your fabulous leather jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811396 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:55:47 +0000 Sveta 811396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I understand very well the frustration about taking pictures in artificial light - the same problem here. Some colors are notorious for not photographing well in these conditions - purple and burgundy especially.<br /> But...I still can see how AWESOME this outfit down to the last detail! I am also with you on loving texture rich AND comfortable clothing right now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/6-am-burgundy-and-lace#post-811381 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:41:06 +0000 Kari 811381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently decided to bump up my normal working hours even earlier to attempt to beat traffic in my snarly commute. The idea is that I'd be off work by mid-afternoon so that I could see some daylight at home, but in practice that rarely occurs - I'm typically off work a half hour later or more than intended.</p> <p>The upshot is that, except for weekends, my photographs will be indoors and in even gloomier lighting conditions as it will be pitch-black outside until well after I arrive at work. (And really, at this time of year, it's dark when I get home too, so that doesn't make much of a difference.)</p> <p>That's kind of a bummer today because in real life, the texture and saturation of what I wore was a lot more pleasing to my eye than to the flash-filled photos I took before dashing out the door.</p> <p>Black lace peplum blouse with 3/4 sleeves<br /> Burgundy pencil skirt<br /> Burgundy mesh polka-dot tights<br /> Patent burgundy low-heeled pumps<br /> Black bead and cord necklace<br /> Bronze handbag</p> <p>I'm still nailing down specific words to describe what I feel my current style goals are - more about that in another post - but one description that I keep fixating on is "textured", and I feel that greatly applies to this outfit. The fine netting of the lace and the mesh, polka dotted tights, the shiny beads and smooth cord of the necklace, the pebbled, shiny bronze purse. The textural variety feels rich and yet unfussy when I wear these pieces. </p> <p>I've noticed that tactile elements are increasingly significant to what I choose to wear within the last year - if something itches, binds, droops, or feels stiff or confining I fidget like mad. In spite of looking like a dressy outfit, the items I wore today are utterly comfortable to the extent that I don't even have to give a thought to what I'm wearing - I can simply focus on my day. I've come around to realize that comfort and dressiness CAN go hand in hand quite well. </p>