https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:31:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798185 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 20:18:09 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1798185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>L'Abelle, isn't it interesting how often the things that feel good end up looking better than what we think should look good? I really like your list! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798183 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 20:12:51 +0000 L'Abeille 1798183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me: wearing a black top, ideally with some contrast in it. And having a deep enough colour on my lips (and my eyebrows of course). Hmm, I am sensing a theme here. And the very best, rosy cheeks because I've just come in from a walk.</p> <p>Discovered during my university days: being "kissed by the sun" across the bridge of my nose and cheeks (I used to replicate that effect with blush). And wearing the right colours: This was before "Colour Me Beautiful" and me realizing I am a Winter, but I was shocked to notice that I looked and felt better in faded blue jeans and an old cut up white sweatshirt than I did in my dress-up dating clothes (which were all in Earth tones, this was the 70s). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798119 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 16:49:14 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1798119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful, Shiny! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798117 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 16:43:52 +0000 shiny 1798117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hair, definitely. I'll also add -- lipstick. Some color on my lips goes a long way, especially as I'm aging.... and fading. It can be as simple as a tinted lipgloss. Just to add a bit of color.</p> <p>Also just feeling comfortable in my clothes, nothing pinching or binding or making me feel fat. Clothes that fit, regardless of what my size is.&nbsp;This includes my shoes -- well fitting shoes that don't hurt. I never feel beautiful if my feet are aching and full of blisters.</p> <p>Having my nails painted. It puts a smile on my face. Makes me feel pampered and cared for. I never thought I'd say that, as I went for decades without ever painting my nails, and didn't start getting regular mani-pedi's until about 3 years ago.</p> <p>Wearing my contacts instead of my glasses. I feel ugly in my glasses, and like there is a window between me and the world. (Sunglasses not included -- I love sunglasses).</p> <p>Taking a long walk and having pink in my cheeks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798101 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 16:16:31 +0000 Astrid 1798101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right - tactile was the word I was looking for. Something can make me look good, if it feels horrible to the touch I'm not buying it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798099 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 16:13:14 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1798099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed, Astrid! I'm with you on the pixie, and I am also very tactile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798084 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:39:27 +0000 Astrid 1798084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely a fresh haircut - a pixie that is just sharp. Wearing a skirt or dress that swishes around my legs when I walk. Wearing clothes that feel good to the touch, so you just want to pet them all the time... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798071 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 14:59:35 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1798071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohhh... sounds amazing La Belle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798069 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 14:57:38 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1798069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great topic! Mine would be coaxing my hair into a curly mane, a well-fitted black pencil skirt, and the right pair of stiletto pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1798019 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 11:35:24 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1798019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's good logic, Cat! And makes perfect sense... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1797988 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 06:12:23 +0000 The Cat 1797988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I listed several things, but if I had to choose just ONE factor, it would be well-groomed hair.<br /> If my hair is greasy / limp / in a mess / in whatever condition that makes me feel kind of miserable, even elegant clothes and perfect makeup will not be of much help. On the contrary, if my hair looks great, I will feel and look beautiful even in a simple casual outfit and with little or no makeup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1797943 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:33:52 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1797943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course, Rachy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1797941 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:29:52 +0000 rachylou 1797941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When dressed to the nines </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston/page/2#post-1797939 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:21:48 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1797939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that, Bijou! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797935 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:18:05 +0000 Bijou 1797935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic thread. Some days, things just seem to come together, what a bonus that is. When you feel good in your skin, healthy and strong, and your hair and make up is effortless. The perfect ingredients for my confidence outfit &nbsp;- boots (or boot sandals in summer) and the right dress for the occasion. Fit and comfort is important to me, something cannot be uncomfortable (or fussy) and make me feel beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797934 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:16:00 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1797934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, Smittie... I have to confess, I actually bought 4 tops. The three I was talking about all had an open neckline with a piece of fabric around the neck (no idea what to call this!) and I wore one yesterday, but the fourth I wasn't counting until I wore it today. I realize that it didn't have the sort of neckline I was thinking about, but it had the same feeling when I wore it. I also wore my hair off my face with it, which helped. Here is a photo of both. People instantly responded to yesterday's top. Lots of compliments. Today no one said a word until I got home and my husband loved it. I enjoyed both very much and wasn't effected by the responses at all. Just thought it was interesting... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797930 Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:02:22 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1797930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am loving all of your wonderful responses! It's really great to hear what brings that feeling to each of you! Hair and/or skin definitely rank up there for most of us.</p> <p>Thank you Kate, Aziraphale, Gigi, Tulle, Harmonica, Smittie (happy to enable!), Bonnie, and The Cat for your interesting and fun contributions. Your responses are as individual and fascinating as you are!</p> <p>Emily: I think that your response is really cool. I think I know the feeling you are talking about. It is something like that that I experience when I feel the air on my face with my hair back. I wonder if you took note of the specifics when these moments happen, if you would find any common denominators that would prove interesting regarding hair or clothing... </p> <p>Cindysmith: we are definitely on the same wavelength! I am with you on the skinniest and tunics as well...</p> <p>Ryce: I think that you responded to this like I did. The wow, how simple, followed by the revelation that the this could apply to every day life.</p> <p>Asta: Wecome! I'm so happy this was your first post!! I hope it will be the first of many more. I rally enjoyed your contribution. :-)</p> <p>Clever trick, La Pedestrienne!</p> <p>Xtabay, Suz, and Angie: I am feeling kind of jealous that I didn't think of the husband (loved and appreciated) angle! That is perfect, and totally the truth. I do thinking that caring and being cared for gives the best beautiful glow ever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797895 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 23:51:27 +0000 Angie 1797895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An easy one to answer. I feel beautiful, powerful and confident when I'm with my soul mate, Greg. Bonus when he says so - which can be when I'm all dressed up, walking Sam, out with a client, on holiday, or in my lounge clothes. (HIGH FIVING, Suz).</p> <p>Sarah, I love your simple epiphany. Hang on to it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797889 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 23:36:08 +0000 The Cat 1797889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting question and answers. Thank you for sharing!</p> <p>I feel most beautiful with:<br /> - newly washed and blow-dried hair + a little shine spray<br /> - well-groomed hands and feet (soft and with nail polish, coloured or clear)<br /> - smooth and soft face and body skin<br /> - a light tan<br /> - properly "curled" eyelashes + dark mascara + shiny lipstick or gloss in a visible colour + a light dust of transparent powder (the matte finish subtly highlights the elements of shine elsewhere)<br /> - soft and polished fabrics with a slight sheen</p> <p>Tulle, I like the way you described your style here and in another post some days ago. Fascinating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797798 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:34:50 +0000 Bonnie 1797798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question and I had to think because I wanted to consider it in the YLF context. I feel beautiful when I get the proportions of an outfit right and my hair looks good.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797796 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:17:31 +0000 Suz 1797796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, what a wonderful thread. Thank you for starting it, Sarah. And I have enjoyed all the responses -- we are <b>so</b> individual, you are right!&nbsp;</p> <p>I had to mull on this one for a minute but as I did it came to me -- I feel most beautiful when I am with Mr. Suz. I should tell him that. I think it might make him feel happy.&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel most confident, stylish, and myself when I am wearing a high quality. luxe-feeling jacket (ink, navy, or houndstooth), a silk or merino top, and booties.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797788 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 17:53:03 +0000 Anonymous 1797788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel pretty when I wear certain things.&nbsp; But to feel beautiful, I have to feel loved and appreciated.&nbsp; When my kitty is sitting on my lap purring, for example! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797787 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 17:46:45 +0000 Anonymous 1797787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to say I totally agree with Sally that it is an excellent way to prioritize.<br /> And STW, it will be interesting to know how well your new tops work out for you: Will they have a higher happiness factor than average? </p> <p>It's a good thing that I'm at my "most beautiful" wearing things that I can wear daily, at least throughout the summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797780 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 17:24:53 +0000 LaPed 1797780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Freshly-cut hair and well-behaved skin definitely go a long way.</p> <p>But even on days when I don't feel I'm at my best, sunglasses and a black jacket can get me almost all the way there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797774 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 17:14:30 +0000 Anonymous 1797774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tulle-I am very much like you, I think.<br /> I feel beautiful in the summer, in a jersey dress, strappy sandals and a tan. </p> <p>I should buy a jersey dress. My last one died! This has been a really helpful post SarahTW, but also super-enabling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797770 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:55:53 +0000 harmonica 1797770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun question! My immediate response said 1) well-rested and 2) fit-and-flare dress in bright colour. </p> <p>Wow, and l think most of my dresses are shift dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797762 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:38:18 +0000 Asta 1797762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first post, yay!</p> <p>For me it's when my hair is silky straight blow-dried. Not straightened, not curled, just a blow dry. </p> <p>Also, I like chestage (not boobage) on me. A simple loose-ish cotton shirt cut just low enough with a great pair of jeans. </p> <p>Thanks for posting this question! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797757 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:26:51 +0000 Anonymous 1797757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1) Hair properly blown-dry, 2) Silk blouse or top - I love the way it feels against my skin, 3) Stable, secure, cute shoes with a 2 to 2-1/2 inch heel.</p> <p>Goodness, I thought this would be hard, but it was shockingly simple. &nbsp;</p> <p>Now on to figuring out how to adapt (2) and (3) to my casual lifestyle.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797754 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:17:36 +0000 cindysmith 1797754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny, because I like my hair long in the front, but I'm with you on feeling better when it's out of my face (I think that's about the maintenance involved in shirt hairstyles). I also feel my best when I'm in skinnies and a longer loose-ish top; I think that's the best outfit that hides the parts I'm less fond of and highlights the parts I feel better about--without being 'fussy' or 'fidgety'</p> <p>Interesting question, and the responses are interesting too! Keep 'em coming </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-distilling-queston#post-1797743 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:20:06 +0000 tulle 1797743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this question, Sarah.&nbsp; We had an unusually warm couple of days recently, and I sat on our deck talking with a visiting friend, absorbing the warmth of the sun.&nbsp; It left me with a light, biscuit-y color and made me realize, as I do each Spring, how much better I look lightly tanned--eyes bluer, hair blonder, teeth whiter.&nbsp; Time to get some light bronzing powder to keep this up!&nbsp; Beyond that, shades of blue, pale fur, necklines that graze my collarbone, sheer white cotton blouses, shoes that add a couple of inches to my height, and soft cashmere sweaters all make me feel beautiful. </p>