https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:26:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-958262 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:49:04 +0000 rachylou 958262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am thinking you are right. I really like you best all lively in bright colour. Also, I am seriously mulling over your lipstick insight. I need to find my 3-in-1 stick asap. </p> <p>Fab to have you back! Sounds like you had a great time </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-958118 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:41:13 +0000 Anonymous 958118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such great observations Amy! Thanks so much for sharing them because then we all learn. I have felt the same way when travelling (and at home for that matter)--what to do when it's too hot to wear the item that adds interest to the outfit? So now I look for details in my tops, like a print, that makes them interesting enough to stand alone. With your climate you're able to layer most of the year, so I don't think you need to worry about it as much as I do.</p> <p>I love the idea of the big sheer shirts as swim suit cover-ups. I'll have to keep my eye out for one! I hope you can get caught up on your rest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-958078 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:37:06 +0000 Carole 958078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WELCOME HOME! So happy to hear you had a good trip and the kids were good sports. I think packing for trips like these teach us so much about needs and preferences. It's a good place to begin organizing the perfect wardrobe! It looks like a few bright cheery colored big silhouette tops are in order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-958063 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:27:24 +0000 amiable 958063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestion Sara - I'll look for that or some Clinique that Jjsloan recommended. &nbsp;</p> <p>Glory, the cover-ups that I saw and liked were more like really long sheer button-up shirts - not kimono style, more shaped just like a men's shirt (but big, and long, and sheer). &nbsp;I'm debating whether I have the time to tackle it as a summer sewing project </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-958058 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:23:04 +0000 Sara L. 958058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting observations and good to have you back!&nbsp; </p> <p>I've realized that I look like death without some color on my lips, even in the greatest outfit.&nbsp; I use Revlon Colorstay and then layer lip balm with an SPF over it.&nbsp; It lasts for the majority of the day and I don't have to worry about reapplying.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-958057 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:19:47 +0000 Glory 958057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back and kudos to the kiddies for being such good travellers.<br />Hat and lipstick - easy place to start and very skin friendly! :)<br />I am interesting in your flowy cover up on the beach comment. Were they mostly kimono style coverups? I have seen many of those in the stores this season.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-958053 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:17:31 +0000 Lisa 958053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great observations.&nbsp; A colored spf lipstick sounds like an easy way to add some color to the face while doing outdoor activities.&nbsp; I always go for some bright colors on vacation, they just cheer me up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-957448 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:39:58 +0000 Anonymous 957448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed reading yoour observations Ami and it's good to have you back. I like to see you in colour too and I hear you on white, it's cheery wearing white AND a colour. I always feel tired after a vacation too, I think its because we unwind on holiday and then have to rev up again and get back on the treadmill and also get through mountains of washing!<br />Good luck with the hat and lipstick hunt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-957142 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:28:00 +0000 Sarah A 957142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great and well considered vacation analysis! I hope the perfect hat will show up for you soon. You are really making super awesome insights into your style and I love reading your posts </p> <p>And yes... vacation is exhausting (in all the best ways of course .... I cant believe your kids were such troopers in the car!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-957110 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:58:49 +0000 amiable 957110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all!&nbsp; It's great to be back, and I can't believe how tired I am.&nbsp; I wonder if all vacations are completely exhausting?&nbsp; </p> <p>I think that observing people on my vacation has given me a much better idea of where I want my summer style to go/be.&nbsp; Now I just need to get my wardrobe there.&nbsp; </p> <p>Thank you for the suggestions of starting with lipstick and a hat.&nbsp; Next time I get out without kids, I'll be looking for the right lipstick.&nbsp; (All I have now is tinted lip balm, which is great for about 15 minutes - it's what you saw me in consistently last winter).</p> <p>I'm kicking myself for not buying a straw fedora that I saw on the way - I wanted it, but didn't want to set the example for my kids of making an impulse purchase.&nbsp; Now to start watching for the perfect hat...</p> <p>Ahh... it's good to be back!&nbsp; You all are the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-957094 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:44:32 +0000 Angie 957094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Great insights! And great to have you back. We missed you too, Amy. </p> <p>I also vote hat and lipstick first! And then a few breezy frocks. Wear lots of white and rock that colour. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-957089 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:39:41 +0000 Jaime 957089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back! I am very impressed with your kids - and you! That's a lot of driving. Clearly the first things you need are a hat and some lipstick! I am looking forward to seeing where your new insights lead you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-957086 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:33:54 +0000 Deborah 957086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good to have you back! Love your observation about wearing lipstick:) Interesting analysis, how much do you think this will now impact your future purchases? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-957065 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:48:18 +0000 Jjsloane 957065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good observations (and I'm jealous your kids were so great - dreading lots of car travel ahead with mine)<br />Clinique makes a nice lipstick with SPF that's reasonable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-956970 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:49:42 +0000 Caro in Oz 956970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thoughts &amp; I think Beth Ann's ideas for colourful accessories are really good too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-956960 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:26:53 +0000 Adelfa 956960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your kids are amazing! Southern California is a great place to go to take notes on summer fashion. I'm going there myself in not too long! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-956934 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:41:09 +0000 Beth Ann 956934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back!&nbsp; </p> <p>Sounds like you learned some things about fashion on your trip ---- you are a keen observer of your environment, too.</p> <p>I agree with Suz that color seems to be an important part of your happiness factor.&nbsp; I'm just packing for a weeklong trip myself, so I'm been making some tough edits to my suitcase.&nbsp; I'll take your lessons to heart!</p> <p>Next time, what about bits of white, such as a belt, leather shoes, or a watch?&nbsp; You could do the same thing with color, and put it in your bag and/or shoes.&nbsp; My yellow bag (we call her "Butterscotch,") goes with almost my entire summer wardrobe, which has not a shred of yellow.</p> <p>Kudos to the kids!&nbsp; Good travelers will go far in life! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-956928 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:33:00 +0000 Anonymous 956928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back! I loved reading your vacation style thoughts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-956922 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:23:46 +0000 Anonymous 956922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Amy! I missed you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-956916 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:12:47 +0000 lyn* 956916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw some SPF30 lipstick in my drug store the other day and wondered what it was for - now I know! HIKING! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-956913 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:10:00 +0000 cinnamon fern 956913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you felt like your outfits lacked punch (5) or were otherwise not perfect (2) because they needed some white?</p> <p>I'm confused about SPF lipstick. &nbsp;Why not just put on sunscreen then lipstick over top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-956911 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:06:12 +0000 Suz 956911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We've missed you, too, Ami, and these sound like smart realizations that will move your forward on your style journey. I think colour is definitely important in your style persona.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-stylin-thoughts-from-vacationing#post-956908 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:03:03 +0000 amiable 956908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Everyone -&nbsp;<br />I missed you!<br />After driving a 14 hour day and a 16 hour day, we're back from vacation. &nbsp;(And my kids are amazing travelers - not a single complaint about being in the car!)<br />As I unpack and get things back to some sense of order, I thought I'd jot down a few thoughts from my trip.</p> <p>1) I missed white. &nbsp;I didn't take it, because I didn't want to worry about getting dirty. &nbsp;But I felt less crisp and more frumpy without it.</p> <p>2) On that note, I really am not yet in a happy place with my summer wardrobe. &nbsp;Most of what I took and wore, I didn't end up liking much. &nbsp;Good excuse to shop, eh?</p> <p>3) While hiking, I especially noticed what others wore. &nbsp;There were the casual&nbsp;hikers like me, that mostly&nbsp;just wore some sort of jean shorts&nbsp;and a tee, there were people in stylish gear, and people in serious gear (light colored long pant and long sleeved shirt - both in linen, I think, so very cool on a warm day). &nbsp;I may have been the only person without a hat. &nbsp;But the ones who caught my eye as looking especially fantastic&nbsp;were those who wore lipstick. &nbsp;I think I want an spf lipstick.</p> <p>4) I'm loving the big top silhouette, at least on others, and am more motivated than ever to figure out a way to wear it. &nbsp;I especially liked the sheer swimsuit-cover-up dresses that I saw on the beaches. &nbsp;Big and flowy - I want to figure it out.</p> <p>5) I need a bright color to feel cheery. &nbsp;My all-grey and grey-blue outfits just didn't pack much punch unless I added my orange jacket - but it was generally too warm to do so.</p> <p>And that's it for now. &nbsp;Back to unpacking and laundry!</p> <p> </p>