https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 04:52:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282452 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:49:40 +0000 Christie 282452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, I think us curly-girls need to start a thread about looking polished with curls! While I'm envious of the ease of polish that straight hair gives, I still love my curls. Off to start the thread ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282395 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:16:21 +0000 Sarah 282395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS: This makeup book is really great for all ages and lifestyles. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/5-Minute-Face-Quick-Makeup-Guide/dp/0061374415/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1295378018&#038;sr=1-3" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/5-Minute.....038;sr=1-3</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282394 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:11:27 +0000 tarzy 282394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous realization! I can't wait to see what you do with your hair.</p> <p>I think your outfits are fantastic, and having a spiffy new haircut will launch you into the stratosphere!</p> <p>I struggle with this question of polish, too. With wild curly hair &amp; a middle-aged body, it can be difficult to feel really put-together. As I get older, I crave more structure and polish, but I also like a "casual dressy" look, if that makes sense. It's my biggest challenge these days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282390 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:49:05 +0000 Sally 282390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so know what you mean. I leave my hair far too long between cuts and forget about the finishing touches when getting ready. I"m going in for the whole schhbang this weekend. Once this happens Im not going to leave the house without make up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282388 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:40:20 +0000 MsMary 282388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Debbie! This is so exciting! Can't wait to see the new do!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282324 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:29:14 +0000 lynne 282324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, I completely agree about the difficulty of keeping one's naturally curly hair looking polished, especially if you live in an area that gets any kind of humidity! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282314 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:09:54 +0000 Debbie 282314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah-I may take you up on your offer. Thank you so much!</p> <p>April you always look polished!</p> <p>Marlene-Its amazing how the color fades isn't it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282313 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:08:14 +0000 Anonymous 282313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debbie - I've been feeling the same way with my "polish" lately. My issue lately is that I am in full force peri-menopause and the hormone changes are altering my hair texture and skintones. I am struggling to get my hair figured out and my face is requiring more color since my lips and skin seem to be fading. Working with my hair stylist and playing with make-up is helping and I'm starting to figure it all out. Good luck with your make-over! You'll be back to feeling polished before long! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282303 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:57:59 +0000 April 282303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debbie, I look forward to seeing what you come up with! </p> <p>I find "polish" harder to come by with curly hair, for sure. It's just so easy for it to look fuzzy, unkempt, hippie-ish, and so hard to find anyone who knows how to cut it to help avoid those things. </p> <p>Keep us posted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282289 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:30:38 +0000 Sarah 282289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great hair suggestion already! How cool that we have hair gurus here!<br /> If you want makeup help, I can do my best Debbie. Also, it doesn't hurt to go to Sephora sometime maybe during a week day morning and have someone make you over. Give them an idea of what you are looking for, and find someone who's makeup style you like.<br /> I know a bit about makeup and do others' makeup, but whenever I go to Sephora or MAC I always "play dumb" because I don't want to stop learning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282280 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:02:41 +0000 Debbie 282280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank-you! Renata and Taylor I love both suggestions. I have a call into my stylist to reschedule my appt. Now I'm anxious to get it done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282255 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:22:58 +0000 Laura 282255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How nice that you have two hairstylists immediately helping you! Let us know what you're going to do now ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282242 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:21:50 +0000 Lynne 282242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Debbie, isn't it great having your own style counsel? We are all evolving our style and when we're ready to change the next thing, I'm sure it will become apparent to us. But it is a bit uncomfortable, like all change! Have fun, remember progress not perfection (the healthy habits motto!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282228 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:48:14 +0000 rute 282228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eh eh! Go for it!<br /> To have a good look we need to have attention to ALL the details: make-up, hair, impecable skin, legs shaved, nails! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282227 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:45:17 +0000 puffenstuff 282227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isnt it strange how these things can just hit you and once you've had them you wonder why you didnt figure it out earlier! Sounds like you have some great suggestions from YLF resident Hair Guru's so cant wait to see what your decision is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282208 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:17:54 +0000 Scarlet 282208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the ideas for updating your do. I can't wait to see what you decide on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282193 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:12:41 +0000 taylor 282193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think we are close in thought...yes:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282187 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:27:42 +0000 Christie 282187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both hairstylists have lovely suggestions! </p> <p>(I don't think your hair is frumpy as it is though.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282185 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:26:26 +0000 Misia 282185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same idea as I posted, we are on the same page, don't you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282178 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:17:36 +0000 Jenava 282178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boy, Debbie, can't wait to see what you do! Please post piccies. (-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282168 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:39:05 +0000 taylor 282168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a much older photo I think...:)</p> <p>I think these two cuts are quite similar Renata both short and layered, but San's is a bit weightier and will be easier for Debbie to style on her own...over the ear is a must for Debbie..mid ear is preferable...and ease of styling is also a must.:)</p> <p><a href="http://www.google.com/images?rlz=1T4ACGW_enUS351US351&#038;q=jane+fonda+haircut+style&#038;um=1&#038;ie=UTF-8&#038;source=univ&#038;ei=qiE1TaSDFpO6sAP-v9T-BQ&#038;sa=X&#038;oi=image_result_group&#038;ct=title&#038;resnum=3&#038;ved=0CD4QsAQwAg&#038;biw=1076&#038;bih=382" rel="nofollow">http://www.google.com/images?r.....38;bih=382</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://static.becomegorgeous.com/gallery/pictures/janefondahairstyles_shortshaggyhaircut.jpg&#038;imgrefurl=http://www.gallery.becomegorgeous.com/older_women_hairstyles/jane_fondas_short_flicked_hairstyle-642.html&#038;h=354&#038;w=266&#038;sz=71&#038;tbnid=4YeBX9PvXiXsEM:&#038;tbnh=121&#038;tbnw=91&#038;prev=/images%3Fq%3Djane%2Bfonda%2Bhaircut%2b" rel="nofollow">http://www.google.com/imgres?i.....haircut%2b</a> Style Zoom=1&amp;q=jane+fonda+haircut+style&amp;usg=ZUBv 77-p-1EGRkyU-HgW4n1nUeY=&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=sCA1TbG0NYecsQPokMDQBQ&amp;ved=0CDEQ9QEwBA</p> <p>This is a weightier version: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282166 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:33:22 +0000 Misia 282166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taylor, don't you think San's haircut will be a touch too short for Debbie?<br /> I think some softness around the ears would be little better, do you think?<br /> <a href="http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr132/SJBD-2008/100_1713-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i477.photobucket.com/al.....1713-1.jpg</a><br /> San, I hope you don't mind me showing your pic here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282160 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:14:38 +0000 taylor 282160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debbie,<br /> You DO have polish...you just need to update a bit :)<br /> I am thinking forum member San has a great, easy, very wearable daily style that may just give you the polished look and feel you are striving for. Very easy to manage and looks great in a casual, yet sophisticated stylish way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282126 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:14:29 +0000 morethanbeige 282126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debbie, I think we are constantly evolving and training our eye. So I think when I notice something I want to change it's because the awareness is growing. And that's a great thing! It doesn't always feel great, for me, when it's happening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282119 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:05:17 +0000 Misia 282119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debbie, for your hair I will suggest Helen Mirren latest haircut, it will make you look like a star. It has lots of layers, which your hair is lucking as is now, and shorter back will give you that extra face lift! I hope you do this, I'm rooting for you!!!<br /> Here is the link:<br /> <a href="http://what-celebrities-do-lately.popsugar.com/Helen-Mirren2011-Golden-Globes-13292982" rel="nofollow">http://what-celebrities-do-lat.....s-13292982</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282109 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:51:10 +0000 Anonymous 282109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs, Debbie. I haven't figured out yet how to do the hair/makeup thing either in order to look more polished; and I neglect my hands and nails horribly. My younger sister gives me lots of lotions and concealers and concealer eye cream. I'm trying to remember to actually use them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-light-bulb-moment#post-282104 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:44:28 +0000 Debbie 282104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finally figured out what is wrong with my look. It lacks polish. The make-up and hair are wrong. I desperately need a new haircut. I just can't decide what to do with in. Redoing the make-up is a priority too.<br /> The threads on what makes a total look have really got me thinking. </p>