https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:48:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-639514 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:59:19 +0000 Jewell 639514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gingko, borrowing from other members' rubrics was the secret to my success! There are many elements of forum members Claire and Natalie's styles that resonate with my own, so I borrowed from both of their rubrics when creating mine.</p> <p>@rae, I'm LOVING the rubric! Coining a statement for my style was already helping me tremendously with shopping and dressing. Having the rubric was like taking it up a notch. It really is one of those things that you can't realize how useful it is until you have it.</p> <p>@goldenpig, I'm four months, so the bump is just beginning to emerge. For a while I was in that awkward constipated-looking phase- LOL At least now it's almost apparent that I'm carrying a baby and not several weeks of food.</p> <p>@alaskagirl, I'm not sure I'm worthy of the title glam-mom but I'll take it! That would actually make a cool license plate : )</p> <p>Thanks all for the congrats and compliments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-639364 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:57:05 +0000 nancylee 639364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on formulating a rubric! Your style is lovely: modern and feminine without being fussy. (Your son is very handsome...so cute that he wanted to be in the photo!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638996 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:32:53 +0000 Suz 638996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great rubric, and I am loving your summer style! You look so fresh and pretty. Purples, pinks, and lilacs seem to be great favourites of yours (I remember from the winter wardrobe, too) and you wear them beautifully. </p> <p>I share your love of bookending or matching elements. It really makes an outfit cohesive.<br /> And what a gorgeous necklace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638962 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:12:56 +0000 ManidipaM 638962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That maxi outfit is super creative, Jewell. Love the colour combinations, love the shape, everything about it is fab.</p> <p>You've had a great week to start off the 30x30 clearly, and such fun to put it all together into capsules and rubrics too --- though also, extremely brave and resourceful of you as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638940 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:31:16 +0000 harmonica 638940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great rubric, you look stunning! You had a great week and how fun you joined Kirti in the 30x30 challenge! I havn't come up with a rubric so I can easily imagine how it took you a week. </p> <p>Your son is taller than you, looks like a great guy Isn't it strange how the kids grow up so fast and suddenly they are out there doing their own stuff</p> <p>Finally, congrats on the pregnancy! All my best wishes for you all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638881 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:31:00 +0000 catgirl 638881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great rubric, glam-mom! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638876 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:26:43 +0000 fashionista 638876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your son's right. He's grown taller than you..:-) And I love your rubric. I loved your #6 outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638866 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:16:02 +0000 Kiwichik 638866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great rubric. I'm sure you'll find it really helpful. Love your outfits especially 1 &amp; 5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638832 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:32:24 +0000 AJ 638832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you have done your homework! Great rubric! The well-balanced element is so smart to incorporate. I prefer to aim for a long legline for myself, so I'll have to remember to add that whenever I get around to making my own rubric.</p> <p>You're so brave to do a 30 X 30! I've always wanted to attempt one, but fear I'll get bored by day 8. </p> <p>Congrats on the pregnancy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638816 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:56:16 +0000 goldenpig 638816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK back for more! I love your rubric and think the elements go together very harmoniously. I too like to repeat elements (colors or textures) within an outfit so high five for the matchy matchy part! You do have a very feminine, pretty style that I love. I think all of these outfits reflect your rubric very well. Purple really is your color--I love that maxi dress on you and how interesting to pair the strapless dress with a scarf. I love the yellow belt with the purple dress too. By the way, how far along are you? I can barely see the baby bump--I didn't see it at first until Gingko reminded me! How old is your son? He has a lovely smile just like his mom--so cute to see you together! Is he excited to be getting a new baby brother or sister?</p> <p>Wow, capsule and 30x30 and style rubric--you have done a lot of work and have really developed your style persona! Great job, so exciting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638809 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:44:30 +0000 rae 638809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for rubrics! How are you liking yours? I hope it is making your life easier, too. I admire your ambition jumping in to do all these challenges at once - I am scared to try 30x30!</p> <p>Your outfits are very fun - my favorite is the yellow belt with the purple dress. It reminds me of how Natalie styled her eggplant dress for spring as well. I also love #1 - I envy your ability to rock a cropped pant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638801 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:17:34 +0000 Ginkgo 638801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your rubric is so perfect that I want to borrow it! Classic, fitted, feminine, repeating a color so it looks that I paid attention while dressing -- yes, this rubric has it all for me. You look lovely as always, Jewell. You're a most stylish expectant mother! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638791 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:02:14 +0000 cheryl 638791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great rubric and I love that your son wanted to be in the pic with you. You look great. Good luck with the challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638758 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:58:35 +0000 goldenpig 638758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your rubric! Your son is a cutie too! I will have to come back to look/comment more after the kids are in bed, but this is very exciting Jewell! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-rubric-a-capsule-and-a-challenge-oh-my#post-638754 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:55:14 +0000 Jewell 638754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspired by everyone who has penned a rubric of their own, I decided to give it a go. I especially liked how ManidipaM pared Claire’s rubric down to a rhyme of sorts that was so catchy and easy to remember that it took me a full week to get it out of my head- lol.<br /> Here’s mine:<br /> Matching, Modern, Classic,<br /> Fitted, Well-balanced, Femme</p> <p>I need some repetition of color or pattern in my outfit for it to feel right. The modern element could include a current design, trendy color, or clothing/footwear/accessories that are on trend. Classic pretty much speaks for itself. I like things that are tailored and fitted to accentuate my waist and hips. I have a short waist and long legs, so creating balanced proportions is one of my figure flattery priorities. And I’m happiest when I embrace my femininity, whether it’s through embellishments like flowers, ruffles, and bows or through the clothing I wear like dresses and skirts.</p> <p>I used Angie’s advice to build a spring/summer capsule. And I awarded myself bonus points for figuring out how to incorporate clothing/footwear from last year’s summer shopping, too. And to kick things up a notch and try my hand at remixing and actually *using* said capsule, I decided to join Kirti in the 30x30 challenge. Here are pics of my outfits for days 2-5. DS asked to join me in the first pic. I think he just wants everyone to see that he’s finally taller than me ; )<br /> Day 1 (not pictured): white capris, navy tank, scarf, and white ankle strap sandals<br /> Day 2: cropped jeans, ruffled white top, and white sandals<br /> Day 3: purple maxi with rosette detail, abstract scarf, purple sandals (a bonus profile shot of the baby belly)<br /> Day 4: navy dress, white eyelet tee, yellow bow belt, and white sandals<br /> Day 5: navy linen skirt, white tee, blue paisley scarf, and canvas flats (I tried tucking the shirt in, and it was NOT a good look.)</p> <p>So far so good. I'm excited about the challenge and I'm loving how the rubric is helping me both fine tune and trouble shoot outfits. </p>