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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: A Good Mantra https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:15:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Meow on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576844 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:29:45 +0000 Meow 1576844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have been wearing this style for a long time it seems to me. :)  Post Apocalyptic is the "in" thing with fictional books like "The Road", "The Giver", "Hunger  Games"....even my old favorite "On the Beach" as well as TV Shows.  Look at how Walking Dead is such a hit.  I think I'm the only one on the planet not watching (it's too gross for me).  I guess I see Post Apocalyptic fashion as a natural progression of this trend.  Anonymous on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576814 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 22:06:07 +0000 Anonymous 1576814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think if someone wants to express an unfavorable opinion on something here, it's okay.  You can't like everything, and you shouldn't say you like something if you don't.  And we don't need "forum police" to tell us what we can say on here (except for Angie, of course).  This is just fashion, not exactly a life-or-death issue.  Just saying. Sal on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576783 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 20:56:17 +0000 Sal 1576783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great thread and while I did not comment I enjoyed the blog post on the Post Apocalyptic style, and the comments afterwards. I also have found it fun seeing forum members show us their interpretations of this - and whilst it was easy for some people being such a natural fit, it was interesting to see others stretch themselves.  Sorry I did not participate - the weekend here was spent in gardening and painting clothes - actually the paint splattered old crop yoga pants could have fitted in perfectly!!   K. Period. on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576779 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 20:40:35 +0000 K. Period. 1576779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes! Yes! Yes!  I have lots of fun looking at how people on the forum express themselves through their clothing choices.  Lots of it would never be right or comfortable for me, because it isn't an expression of my personal aesthetic.  That doesn't stop me from appreciating when I think something is done well.  Or shrugging, but smiling, when I just don't get it.  MsMary on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576775 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 20:26:19 +0000 MsMary 1576775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I went to see a production of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring a couple of weeks ago, and was reminded that when it premiered in 1913, there was an actual riot in the audience because it was so new and modern and challenging that the audience members were actually taking swings at one another! Now, of course, it's regarded as a classic. I tend to think that eliciting strong reactions is a hallmark of a successful artistic endeavor, whether it be music, fashion, or what have you. That said, this is Angie's site and if she encourages us to look for the beauty and meaning in every style and perhaps reserve our scathing critiques for other venues, I'm certainly happy to do that. annagybe on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576759 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:25:52 +0000 annagybe 1576759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So, actually as Denise (CocoLion) pointed out that Nicholas K is inspired by nature, also they're a brother-sister duo. Here's my thread about it <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nicholas-k---their-inspiration" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....nspiration</a> Rick Owens is not exactly know for his friendly models. This show is inspired by motherhood and sisterhood. <a href="http://fashionista.com/2015/10/rick-owens-spring-2016" rel="nofollow">http://fashionista.com/2015/10.....pring-2016</a> Chanel Spring 2015 had quite a bit of negative press for the "feminist protest" <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/chanel-springsummer-2015-show-review-a-fashion-riot-to-the-feminist-cause-9765074.html" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/chanel-springsummer-2015-show-review-a-fashion-" rel="nofollow">http://www.independent.co.uk/l.....a-fashion-</a>...</a> But in general I don't remember happy runway shows since Betsy Johnson Lisa on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576673 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:39:07 +0000 Lisa 1576673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really enjoy the styles that are as different to my own, as I enjoy the one's that are similar.  It's fun to see variety in all areas of life, including fashion. Anonymous on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576657 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:01:11 +0000 Anonymous 1576657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No, I don't think you have to protect Nicholas K's feelings at all.  That wasn't what I was writing about.  You show your support for a designer, or  not, with your wallet.  I'm not sure I was thinking of anything more complex than - "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"....you know, that old nugget  You're talking about a different issue - one of how the clothes are marketed or advertised or shown.....and I was only talking about the clothes themselves.  I hear you, and I too pay attention to how things are marketed. My own particular hot button is the sexualiation of young girls in lingerie ads etc ...as I have a teenager of my own.  tulle on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576485 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 23:34:54 +0000 tulle 1576485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is it really not possible to have an open mind, and yet react strongly, and negatively, toward a particular form of fashion marketing?  I have no problem with artsy, edgy clothing. ( I'm a big fan of Rick Owens' designs, and would have one of his cleverly draped asymmetrical leather jackets if I could afford it.)  And no, Lisap, I would never disparage a friend's cherished garden design--or the fashion choices of any woman on this forum--but I do not feel required to protect the feelings of Nicholas K., who after all is trying to SELL me something.  To me, the models wearing his clothes do not look strong or fierce; they look traumatized. Must I pretend I think that's OK?  Maybe it is also important to keep a critical mind about the way fashion and advertising  sometimes trivialize what women (and men and children) endure in too many place today.  approprio on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576366 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:52:27 +0000 approprio 1576366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Amen to that! Enjoyed Lisa's observations and I'd like to reiterate Greyscale's sentiment: this is exactly what makes YLF such an awesome community.  An appreciation for different aesthetics is vital in broadening the style vocabulary and sharpening our own awareness of what we like and why we like it. There's inspiration to be found everywhere, whatever your preferences. annagybe on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576357 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:40:41 +0000 annagybe 1576357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, I totally agree with what you said on the post. I don't necessarily like all outfit suggested, but it may work fantastically for someone else. Helen11 on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576231 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 09:38:21 +0000 Helen11 1576231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Angie. Love the quote posted by Colette, too. lyn67 on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576228 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 08:31:49 +0000 lyn67 1576228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Let it be, Amen!:-) Deborah on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576125 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 00:32:11 +0000 Deborah 1576125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautifully said Angie! Thank you! Style is often a strong expression of our personalities so it's important to be sensitive and kind:). Colette on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576034 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 19:20:32 +0000 Colette 1576034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius cheryl on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576021 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 19:00:00 +0000 cheryl 1576021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautifully said Angie! Carla on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1576006 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 17:19:06 +0000 Carla 1576006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL! Not at all surprised that there was some reaction to the Friday outfit combination! Never say never...said.as I would put a single Brussels sprout on each kid's plate. The 'rule' was they didn't have to eat it, but i didn't want to hear any negative comments. 'Just look at it!" Some day, they might like to try the new/strange thing and might actually like it. Jaime on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575991 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 16:07:41 +0000 Jaime 1575991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I must read the comments on the blog post. The mantra is excellent regardless. Diana on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575982 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:45:02 +0000 Diana 1575982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, I just read your comment on the blog post and I just wanted to say thank you. I too was rather disconcerted with some of the responses to the post but wasn't sure I should say anything. I'm still not sure what it is about this particular outfit that has everyone all up in arms... Debbie on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575979 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:42:51 +0000 Debbie 1575979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa great comment! Anonymous on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575974 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:28:21 +0000 Anonymous 1575974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just wrote a novel about this  in reply to your blog post of yesterday, which perhaps I should have written here .  Now on to my third cup of coffee this morning.  ;) Meggie on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575972 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:22:24 +0000 Meggie 1575972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always tell my kids, in matters of food eating, don't yuck someone elses yum. The same applies here...and in life in general!  Angie on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575967 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:07:31 +0000 Angie 1575967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ THANK YOU for your words of wisdom. You all ROCK.  Style Fan on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575877 Sat, 24 Oct 2015 10:27:59 +0000 Style Fan 1575877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good advice Angie as always.  I have a poison eye for certain things but I realize my poison eye might be someone's sweet spot.  For example my mother adored pink.  There is nothing in my closet resembling pink and never will be.  I do appreciate pink on others. Janet on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575686 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 22:46:02 +0000 Janet 1575686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yup. I am not at all attracted to certain girly styles, for example, but I can appreciate them when they're well done on someone else. I try to check out the styles and outfits of people whose style is very different from mine so I can keep my mind open. Just like music, I can appreciate good pop music even if pop is not what I listen to if given the choice. Debbie on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575672 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 22:33:19 +0000 Debbie 1575672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the look! Every woman needs to go with her own style. We are individuals and our style is individual. celia on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575641 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:39:19 +0000 celia 1575641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Definitely. I think that it is a good thing to emphasize , especially because I think that society is losing the ability to do this . Beauty comes in many forms and we should open ourselves to the possibilities. SW Ann on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575624 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:11:26 +0000 SW Ann 1575624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really enjoy seeing ALL types of styles, including the ones I don't believe would be right for me....that's what makes fashion self expressive, and FUN!  I'm way past trying to look like someone else--I just want to look like "me"! Penny on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra/page/2#post-1575622 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:08:15 +0000 Penny 1575622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So true! We should all wear what we love and what makes us happy, whatever that may be. Greyscale on "A Good Mantra" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-good-mantra#post-1575609 Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:54:12 +0000 Greyscale 1575609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is what I appreciate so much about You Look Fab. Thanks for being awesome, everyone.