https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:54:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1147174 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:21:30 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1147174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit on you! I like the scarf reined in by the jacket a little bit, but it's hard to see details on my monitor at the moment. In your jacket closeup, it looks like the scarf ties the blues of the skirt with the brown of the jacket, and perhaps that's why it insisted on being included! I like the proportions here and the mix of boho, feminine, and tough elements. I love the outfit with the boots; I am not sure I would have liked granny boots with it nearly as well. (But then, you would have been wearing a different jacket, too, wouldn't you?)</p> <p>Love your bronze bangle and the braids in your hair, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1147156 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:05:03 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1147156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all.. I never heard of Sally Lockhart, but I am definitely going to do my reading and my movie-watching! &nbsp;(I loved Pullman's Glass Compass series)<br />&nbsp;<br />I really love what you've done here - brought a character to life, in a real-life, wearable way that can go just about anywhere &nbsp; You look fab! &nbsp;If your feet stop rebelling, I would love to see the blue velvet with those granny boots you mentioned!</p> <p>I love the scarf tucked into the jacket, it looks very streamlined. &nbsp; Otherwise, I'm with Thistle. &nbsp; I think the scarf worn out made my eye just stop and look at that, without taking in the whole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1147141 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:55:42 +0000 Jaime 1147141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these, especially the first! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1147127 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:44:51 +0000 Anonymous 1147127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this works. I get a bit of western boho vibe, but perhaps that is due to not being familiar with Sally. Will have to do more research. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1147117 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:35:33 +0000 Suz 1147117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firefly used to be one of Ceit's big inspirations. Sort of cool that you are in similar lines of work!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the rich colours and textures here, including the braid in your hair.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1147109 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:30:05 +0000 Anonymous 1147109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the silk scarf with the brown jacket! And the whole outfit has an interesting mix of ladylike and tough, which definitely&nbsp;makes sense with the Sally Lockhart influence.&nbsp;I also loved those books, BTW! Had no idea there were adaptations to watch.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1147023 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:43:15 +0000 Sarah A 1147023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great here. I love the sweater skirt scarf colorscheme. The peices seem effortless chic on you, in that they really seem to suit you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1147012 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:26:01 +0000 E 1147012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha: we will be historical and experimental together. There's a lot of delicious sartorial inspiration in Firefly: I've only seen it once but am planning a rewatch soon. With all of your talking about repurposed saris, it seems you definitely enjoy Asian inspirations. You could call it&nbsp;'East Meets Wild Wild West.' ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>I started the first Sally Lockhart as my bedtime audiobook last night but fell asleep about 10 minutes in. lol But those 10 minutes were very enjoyable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1147005 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:15:12 +0000 MuseumGal 1147005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha Thistle, I'm definitely not a minimalist, that scarf <i>insisted</i> it needed to be worn!</p> <p>Thanks gryffin, carter, Debra, Dee, Alicat, JAileen, and Ceit!</p> <p>E, I knew you at least would like it!&nbsp; And Firefly!&nbsp; That is my all time favorite show, I've watched my DVDs dozens of times.&nbsp; I've never tried to draw inspiration for dressing because I couldn't decide who to emulate - I love Inara's silks and brocades, Kaylee's overalls and florals, River's diaphonous dresses and combat boots, and Zoe's take no prisoners leather.&nbsp; Maybe I need to rewatch and think about the whole feeling - wild wild west meets Asia - that is after all my own heritage ... god(desse)s, I think you've shown me exactly where I want to go ... all that boho stuff ... I think what I really might have after is Asian inspired all along ...</p> <p>Liz! ironkurtin!&nbsp; You've read the books!&nbsp; Yay!</p> <p>Alicat, I didn't actually know there were TV adaptations, I've only read the books!&nbsp; Oh oh oh!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146963 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:56:22 +0000 Anonymous 1146963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like all of these! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146959 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:46:21 +0000 Anonymous 1146959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You intrigued me enough to send me to Google. &nbsp;Do I need to hunt down the tv adaptations? &nbsp;We're about to run out of "Foyle's War" and "Doc Martin."</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146911 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:17:25 +0000 ironkurtin 1146911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Someone else has read the Sally Lockhart books!!! Great outfit inspiration! Just please... No evil monkeys. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146901 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:59:42 +0000 JAileen 1146901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know Sally Lockhart either, but I love the details on your jacket. Even with the frogs, it comes off Western to me, which I like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146894 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:44:31 +0000 Anonymous 1146894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no idea who Sally Lockhart it, but you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146893 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:42:56 +0000 Dee 1146893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do get a steampunk vibe here, but it's&nbsp;definitely not costumey. The textures just make the outfits look rich and warm. And I love the skull bangle in #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146892 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:42:51 +0000 Liz 1146892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that you riff on the Sally Lockhart look and make it your own. You do look natural and comfortable,&nbsp;and I'm glad you feel that way. Sometimes when someone says "you look comfortable," I wonder if they mean I look sloppy. You outfit doesn't look overly studied or sloppy&nbsp;- it's effortless. That's what I mean by "comfortable"! FAB braids and skull bangle, too. ; ) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146888 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:39:30 +0000 Debra 1146888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, I love the different textures, that jacket is delicious, it all works together wonderfully </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146883 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:33:59 +0000 carter 1146883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the braid-in-a-pony tail! You look great in this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146874 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 21:26:38 +0000 E 1146874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you're off your rocker at all! Or that you look&nbsp;&nbsp;costume-y. This is a great silhouette on you: the proportions look natural on your body, which gives it (in my view)&nbsp;an effortless vibe despite all of the details and care. I really think you should pursue it, especially since you feel so good in it. :D</p> <p>Now, on to the outfit itself. I love all the texture and details of course, and the chocolate brown looks really good with the navy (must remember this in my own wardrobe, which I think I've said before). I don't really pattern mix either, but the scarf &amp; skirt together are quite fun! And I see both the Asian and Wild West vibes (Firefly, anyone?), giving it a bit of steampunk flavour, but not so much that you look like it's Halloween. I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146824 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:32:04 +0000 gryffin 1146824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Museumgal - the reference is unfortunately lost on me, but I think your outfit is very pretty and flattering!!&nbsp; Love the details of your jewelry and I like the scarf with the outfit.&nbsp; Nice jacket!!&nbsp; Beautiful closures and great fit!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146820 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:28:42 +0000 Thistle 1146820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful!&nbsp; </p> <p>Although I think I like it better without the scarf. Could be my minimalist peeking through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-modern-sally-lockhart#post-1146802 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 20:16:12 +0000 MuseumGal 1146802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the second day in a row I'm wearing what seems to me to be a very Sally Lockhart outfit (SL is a fictional character by Phillip Pullman).&nbsp; </p> <p>Pic 1 - long hankerchief hem blue print skirt and navy blue&nbsp; merino wool pullover.&nbsp; I had wanted to wear my victorian granny boots, but they have a 2" heel, and since I danced for 2 hours last night, my feet were like NUH UH!&nbsp; So I pulled on the Frye's instead, which gave a bit of a tougher vibe than I had originally planned.&nbsp; </p> <p>Pic 2 - Now originally this outfit was&nbsp; inspired by E's lovely brown velvet jacket, which made me want to style my own navy blue velvet jacket - however once I got the tough brown boots on, the navy velvet wasn't right - so I went for my brown suede Nehru jacket instead.&nbsp; I <i>never</i> pattern mix, but somehow this silk floral scarf insisted on being worn, and it seems to work?</p> <p>Pic 3 - Once again I really loved the mix of textures in this outfit - trying to show the floral silk, the brown suede with the lovely frog detailing and Chinese knots, and the navy merino wool (and my everyday bronze sugar skull bangle in there too).</p> <p>Pic 4 - This whole thing still felt kind of 19th century, but more wild wild west than European.&nbsp; To pick up the Chinese influence I chose these earrings which are actually old Chinese coins.&nbsp; I often have little braids in my hair for extra texture that no one ever sees, plus it seemed to go with the theme.</p> <p>I am really quite surprised at how very very satisfied and happy I am with yesterday and today's outfits.&nbsp; I do not feel the slightest bit like I'm in costume; rather I feel very natural and comfortable.&nbsp; </p> <p>What do you think?&nbsp; Am I off my rocker these last two days? </p>