https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 21:10:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-950103 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:19:27 +0000 Glory 950103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona thank you for such a wonderful post and gallery of pictures. What a fantastic getaway! You and your Mister are both looking relaxed and every so happy! xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949685 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:51:54 +0000 Mochi 949685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie said. What everybody else said. Sona, you are looking so beyond gorgeous. But mostly, you have this serenity and self-acceptance that is so lovely to see.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949676 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:35:21 +0000 Krista 949676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing, Sona! I'm glad it was a lovely weekend. &nbsp;And I love all of your outfits. &nbsp;That bomber is killer!! YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949675 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:34:26 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 949675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona, I am so happy to hear you had a wonderful b-day.&nbsp; You looked wonderful in all of the pictures but OMG, that dress in 4 and 5 is outstanding.&nbsp; You look stunning.&nbsp; Hubby is a lucky man and I am sure he was the envy of every man who saw you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949663 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:20:02 +0000 Hil 949663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an awesome way to celebrate YOU and all your fabulousness! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949626 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:34:05 +0000 Lyn D. 949626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pure sunshine- the story, the pics, your face,&nbsp;the love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949621 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:22:49 +0000 CocoLion 949621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so enjoyed reading about your birthday weekend, and looking at your pictures. &nbsp;I think my favorite is the black mini going out-fit. &nbsp;You look sensational! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949553 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:06:56 +0000 Isabel 949553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful post ! &nbsp; I gotta tell you that Mr. Sona is a great guy !<br />&nbsp;<br />I am so glad that he appreciates you in such a profound way. You are a very special person. I am so glad to read that you are treating yourself that way too. &nbsp; &nbsp;Happy Birthday.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949426 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:08:35 +0000 Jaime 949426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful pictures and beautiful story for a modern day Cinderella! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949410 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:50:36 +0000 Sona 949410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies if you could keep your eyes peeled out for an alluring top for me in the same pink shade you all liked so much !</p> <p>Also another picture at the Chateaux vineyard.</p> <p>And posted in off topic- both bebe and I got GC's from the YLF Godmothers- a pic of bebe super excited!!! YLF ROCKS like no other 'place' on earth!! ( or in space.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949283 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:38:53 +0000 Carole 949283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a sweet story, Sona, and Dh is a sweetheart for returning for all your things! You look beautiful in each photo and I am sorry, also, you got rid of the pink top-I thought it was stunning. Sounds like you have a fabulous time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949260 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:25:15 +0000 Suz 949260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad that you had a fairy-tale escape with Mr. Sona. And you looked amazing for every event!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949224 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:22:54 +0000 Thistle 949224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday, and it sounds like you had a fantastic time, and you looked FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949221 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:15:27 +0000 cheryl 949221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy Birthday. Fantastic post and beautiful pics. You and hubby are gorgeous! I'm sad that you didn't love the pink top because it looks amazing on you and my other favorite is the black dress. Smoking hot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949207 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:40:48 +0000 goldenpig 949207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday, gorgeous Sona! You look radiant in all of these! The bicycle print shirt is my fave--so fun! Glad you are feeling better these days and hope this year is your best ever. And your husband is a gem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949163 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:52:28 +0000 TraceyLiz65 949163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful birthday celebration and story. &nbsp;Love that your hubby went to get your bag... mine would have too! &nbsp;</p> <p>Love that it finished off at home </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949145 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:40:51 +0000 Raisin 949145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a perfect place to be in(mentally)! That is great to hear!</p> <p>Happy birthday and you looked fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949142 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:37:50 +0000 rachylou 949142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG. Your vacation wardrobe is stunning! I'd have cried too if I left it all behind. Mr Sona is a good man, definitely big props for going back to fetch them.</p> <p>And you are so right about <i>Cinderella</i>. I don't know if I'd ever thought about it that way. So often it's framed as a girl-to-woman story, but it's a drudgery to vibrant technicolor story even more.</p> <p>But och, you are so gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949107 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:57:55 +0000 Sona 949107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you guys. <br />I guess you guys liked the pink top better on me than I did? I liked the color but thought it made me look the 'f' ( fat) word. Hmmmmmmmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949076 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:06:46 +0000 pil 949076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Between dessert for birthday breakfast and retrieving your luggage, your husband sounds like a real sweetheart Sona! All of your outfits are fabulous, but I really love you in the black dress and strappy sandalsin 4/5 and the jacket and citron in 15/16. And you do bling like nobody's business! Here's to many more happy birthdays. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949065 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:57:15 +0000 kkards 949065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love a happy story! thanks for sharing. love all the looks, but that blue dress and pink top--wow, these colors really work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949061 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:52:38 +0000 abc 949061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you gave the back story and explained how you felt. &nbsp;What a happy post and great outfits btw. &nbsp;Big props to your hubby for making the drive back for your left-behind luggage! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949043 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:08:40 +0000 catgirl 949043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful story and pictures!&nbsp; Thank you for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949042 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:08:31 +0000 Angie 949042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my word!!! WHERE do I start with the beauty - both literal and figurative -&nbsp; of your tale. You are a sight for sore eyes in all your outfits, Sona! I have a soft spot for the pink/white jeans and the gorgeous high-low mid/maxi frock! 20 out of 10. You are a knock-out. And you wear HUGE earrings like no other! It's <b>SO</b> your signature look. I love it so much.</p> <p>Your birthday was indeed a stunning and deserving fairytale. May you cherish those moments forever in your kind heart. xo</p> <p>Mr. Sona is as amazing as you are. Do tell him he's super killer fabulous - and handsome! - from all at YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949031 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:45:35 +0000 Jjsloane 949031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely tale of fashion and fun and relaxation. I love your idea of the spa day present.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949022 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:36:45 +0000 harmonica 949022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely story! You shine like a star and it's so beautiful to hear how you are at peace with yourself and your life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949010 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:11:11 +0000 Transcona Shannon 949010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona - I love this post. Your weekend sounds positively wonderful and you are glowing. Your outfits are of course fabulous and beautiful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949008 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:07:10 +0000 Anonymous 949008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a birthday! You look lovely, and I hope you had a fantastic time being celebrated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-cinderella-story#post-949001 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:48:51 +0000 Sona 949001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> So I will start this story backwards: yesterday on my 38th birthday I had an A-ha moment. Cinderella's "marrying the prince" fairytale actually has deeper meaning: her sunset farewell was more about finding life worthwhile- that life was worth living- every moment of it- high and low, up and down, overweight and skinny, stressed and relaxed.</p> <p>I knew I wanted my birthday week to be about rest, relaxation, family, love, clothes (!!!)  reflection and connection.</p> <p>Mr Sona and I took our first vacation sans bebe in years. we went overnight to St Croix, WI starting off in a vineyard with wine, cheese and chocolate: I wore a Rochelle Behrens the shirt silk shirt in a bicycle print and my true religion jeans with a silver belt and silver loafers, post wine we headed to a fantastic bed and breakfast.<br /> Well just as we reach the B&amp;B I realize that hubby forgot to bring my garment bag that had all my clothes. I cried, he unhesitatingly drove back to the cities and back ( an additional 2 hours back and forth!). Well then we kissed and made up. it was kind of funny that Angie posted about lingerie the same day. I wear 100% cotton underwear and supportive chantelle / natori bras. I wear them for myself. I've learned that lingerie as a seduction tool is overrated. only one of my negligees was used!! ( wink.)</p> <p>I wore the black dress to dinner: peplum mini from Victoria's secret with black strappy sandals, white and green Indian jewelry, Kate spade bag.</p> <p>The next day I wore a pink top with cutout shoulders that made its way to the garbage bin as I did not think it did me any favors. White jeans, long pearl jewelry, a cuff f rom my sister and silver ballet shoes completed the outfit. We stopped in tiny towns along the way, hiked a couple of waterfalls and in general had a relaxed, rejuvenating, romantic getaway.</p> <p>On Monday I dressed casually in the Olivia moon green linen bomber and jeans ,changing into a lighter citron shirt and yellow loafers for bebe's spring fling in the evening.</p> <p>For my birthday I took the day off and had told my husband I wanted the celebration package at a downtown spa. I got a massage, facial, spa lunch, manicure-pedicure, blowout and mini makeup package. rested, relaxed, wonderful. I wore a hi-lo Presley Scott dress in blue with the black strappy sandals again ( fyi: I need  a wide width and these are from Ann Taylor online).<br /> We enjoyed dinner at home with all of us dressed in our fairytale best. I started that day with a pineapple upside down cake baked by hubby and bebe.</p> <p>I love where my style journey aided by Angie and the forum is taking me. I am totally at peace with my body and while I am saving for the belly nip and tuck: for now I am happy.</p> <p>Thank you all. I have a lot of reflections on my style journey but that will be for another day. Thanks for reading and helping me along my Cinderella path..... </p>