https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 02:13:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet/page/2#post-18876 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:51:24 +0000 Becky 18876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the kitty fix, Ana. Animals bring such joy to our lives, don't they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet/page/2#post-18808 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:29:58 +0000 Sarah 18808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought we talked about everything on Saturday Ana, but we didn't even get to cats. I didn't realize you had one! Funny, I have to chase mine out of photos, too. I currently have five, so if anybody in this area wants a kitten, please (PLEASE) let me know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet/page/2#post-18744 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:55:47 +0000 Angie 18744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cheshire is delightful! Thanks for letting us see him. So cute :-)</p> <p>Tanya, why are you in a slump? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet/page/2#post-18712 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:51:49 +0000 Lena 18712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad to hear the lost greyhound turned out alright.</p> <p>Ana, Cheshire is adorable. And so shiny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18708 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:29:42 +0000 Tanya 18708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for doing that Ana, I have thoroughly enjoyed them! You are such an inspiration, I've been in a bit of a slump for the past 10 days which is why I haven't posted anything in a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18696 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:00:45 +0000 Ana 18696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure, Tanya. I'll get them ready now and post them in a few minutes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18675 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:51:55 +0000 Tanya 18675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, you look super adorable in that grey hound t-shirt. I am glad to know that the lost dog was found.</p> <p>I want Cheshire ( or any cat for that matter)! He looks like such a mischievous fun cat. I am seriously cat deprived.</p> <p>It would be nice if you could post your photos tonight so that I can see them before I go. And as far as I am concerned, cats in the photos are a plus </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18674 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:47:25 +0000 Ana 18674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be posting this past week's outfits tomorrow or later tonight I think. I always have to chase the cats out of the picture! :D</p> <p>I guess here are some photos of Cheshire, our base jumping, catnip huffing monster cat, to tide you over. </p> <p>This is what I came home to when I opened the door the other day:</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300497-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0497-1.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300500.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....300500.jpg</a></p> <p>Brendan bought barbeque (he's not a vegetarian like me) and of course Cheshire thought the bag was for him:</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300648-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0648-1.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300641-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0641-1.jpg</a></p> <p>He's a remote control hog too, even when he's asleep:</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300598-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0598-1.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300599-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0599-1.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18648 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:34:49 +0000 Angie 18648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a relief. There are good people in the world. Thanks for letting me know.</p> <p>Now we want to see more pics of uber stylish you WITH your cats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18646 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:29:46 +0000 Ana 18646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, we found her! The lady who owns her is 76 and can't go outside that much, and the lawn care guys didn't latch the gate when they left, so she let the dogs into the backyard and didn't realize the gate was open, so Ginger escaped. Some nice person had picked her up walking along the road, and they posted an ad to Craigslist, so we got her back home by dinner time. Happy ending! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18642 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:15:54 +0000 Angie 18642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to more fab outfit combos, Ana. Hope you track down the lost greyhound (sad face). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18634 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:33:32 +0000 katieck 18634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, how adorable are you in that greyhound T-shirt?!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18628 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:54:07 +0000 naf 18628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this sounds like such a fun outing :)<br /> Sarah, love the dotty skirt and the red sweater! if you feel unsure about the silk blouse, why not exchange the color. the blouse is really nice on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18553 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:13:20 +0000 Ana 18553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think tucked in and belted both look good. I slightly prefer the belted look, but I think that's just personal taste (you all know how I feel about belts, hee hee). I love the thicker belt with blouse, too. You have to feel good in the blouse, though. I would go back and try on other colors and see if that makes a difference. You can take your belt with you or they might have thicker belts there, too. Try it on with the belts. Sometimes it's hard to imagine, and you actually have to see it all put together before you really know if it's for you or not. </p> <p>Here's a photo of my stuff. I took these when I tried it on the first time. I will put some outfits together and post photos, probably tomorrow. One of the older members of the rescue group I volunteer for lost her greyhound, so I'm going out later to help put up fliers. It's kind of a crazy day. :)</p> <p>Greyhound T-shirt:</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/IMG_0014-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0014-1.jpg</a></p> <p>Deep Persimmon Long Merino Cardigan:</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/IMG_0020-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0020-1.jpg</a></p> <p>The seashell necklace I got. I was thinking this would look nice with a higher neck top and cardigan, maybe a turtleneck when I get one of those. I might pick up the hammered silk tank in ivory later in the season to wear under my red long cardigan, and I would pair this necklace with that:</p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300635-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0635-1.jpg</a></p> <p><a href="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h275/Saintana13/S6300639-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i66.photobucket.com/alb.....0639-1.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18543 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:33:30 +0000 Tanya 18543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the blouse on you Sarah, both belted and tucked. And I would pick a different belt, but that's minor. It really looks good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18542 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:32:50 +0000 Dani 18542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I really like the shirt with a wider belt. I prefer that look to the tucked in look. I would go for a brighter color, but I like the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18536 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:45:31 +0000 Sarah 18536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is the silk blouse with a thicker belt. I'm still undecided on this top - fit and/or color.<br /> <a href="http://letitrainagain.blogspot.com/2008/08/jcrew-hammered-silk-blouse.html" rel="nofollow">http://letitrainagain.blogspot.....louse.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18475 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:08:34 +0000 Nicole 18475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, everything you bought looks fantastic on you. It must be so much fun, and so helpful, to shop with fellow YLFabbers. That skirt is unbeleivable on you! Wowowowowowowowowow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18472 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:35:56 +0000 Sarah 18472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The denim Levis are most definitely going back. Ana, I will try a thicker belt with the silver top or look at the other colors. I currently have a closet full of neutrals, and I'm really liking color now.<br /> Shell, I did try on the Matchstick cords - the pewter color. I love them! If I could have, I would have walked out of that store spending my entire life savings. The cords are definitely on my wish list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18463 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:32:08 +0000 katieck 18463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um, Sarah...you look amazing! Wow! Every outfit is fantastic. </p> <p>It sounds like you all had so much fun. I'm envious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18456 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:17:12 +0000 Sihaya 18456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go all of you! Love your purchases. And Sarah, I'm so glad to hear your distinction between wow and non wow pieces. Once Angie had helped me gut my closet I had to shop for virtually everthing from underwear to shoes to work clothes. But once I had my foundational pieces in place, I only buy things that zing me up and down my spine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18452 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:44:09 +0000 Ana 18452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I was looking through the catalog on page 16 and the hammered silk shirt comes in other colors. I was thinking if you want to exchange it, try a brighter color. The silver is really pretty and you can pull it off, but I'm thinking either the "sweet potato" color or "bright rhubarb" would be really fantastic on you. Gosh, with your coloring and hair, I even think you could pull off the "Honey glaze," too. If you're looking for a more "neutral" shirt, I think the ivory might be better because you'll have a bit more contrast with your skin, which is SO pretty! I think a stronger color will show it off better. Make sense? I'd try them all on just in case it's the color that doesn't wow you about the top, because the cut and everything looked really good on you. Also, I'd try a thicker, more structured belt with it. The top is very blousy, and I'm thinking a skinny belt might get lost in it. </p> <p>Hooray, I'm so excited to see what you pick out next! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18449 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:57:08 +0000 shell 18449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sarah, all the outfits look great. esp. the skirt. the jeans are such a great fit - i'd say better than the levis. can't remember how you felt about the levis, but you might want to consider taking them back and investing in another pair of these. i was checking out their website and see they have some matchstick cords - <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/denim/matchstick/PRDOVR~95824/95824.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../95824.jsp</a><br /> have you tried these on? not sure if the fit is the same as the jeans, but they have some fun colors and might be worth a go.</p> <p>or there are the overdyed matchstick jeans - <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/denim/matchstick/PRDOVR~95696/95696.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../95696.jsp</a><br /> they're even in your "color", if you are feeling adventurous to delve into colored denim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18446 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:10:25 +0000 Sarah 18446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was very impressed with our personal shopper and the entire JCrew experience. And it was great having two 'professionals' there to help me with my outfits.<br /> Going to a store like this and trying on clothes after clothes really boosted my confidence and gives me a renewed zeal to continue dressing fab. I tried on mostly woven tops and although I had to go up a size sometimes, the fits were perfect and the tops were very flattering. I grabbed a few v-neck t-shirts to try with some of the bottoms, and I was shocked at the difference. My pre YLF self would have grabbed a pair of jeans and all knit tops. The skirt and the bright orange were definitely outside the box for me. And I'm pleasantly surprised.<br /> I don't think I've ever *loved* a skirt on me before now.<br /> I am thinking about exchanging the silk hammered top though - not because I don't like it, but because it doesn't wow me like the skirt does. I think my expectations have been raised. That, and I really want to perfect the skirt outfit since I love that so much.<br /> So how about the jeans? Better than the Levis?<br /> Ana's necklace is gorgeous. I can't wait till she can post a picture for you all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18419 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:14:42 +0000 Tanya 18419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you all got such pretty things! I envy you on your shopping meeting, wish I could join! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18410 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:46:30 +0000 Ana 18410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was SO fun today! We did only have time to hit J. Crew but it was nice in the store because it wasn't too busy, and I had let Lauren know we were coming ahead of time, so they got us Starbucks and we just had a good time. I think we tried on everything there between the three of us--there were clothes everywhere! </p> <p>I ended up getting the Greyhound T-shirt:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/knitstees/texturedknits/PRDOVR~96842/96842.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../96842.jsp</a></p> <p>The long merino cardigan in Deep Persimmon:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/sweaters/merino/PRDOVR~96033/96033.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../96033.jsp</a></p> <p>The rosette ribbon belt in cream and black:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/accessories/belts/PRDOVR~98098/98098.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../98098.jsp</a></p> <p>And a long, cream colored seashell necklace, which was on major sale! I can't find a picture, so I'll post one later. </p> <p>I'm really happy with the stuff I got, and I'm loving the rosette tie belt. I definitely want to invest in another color. </p> <p>I'm so happy that you're excited about your purchases, Sarah! That red color is *so* amazing on you! When she came out of the dressing room and she was wearing a jacket that color, Patience and I were both saying, "That is your color, you look so amazing in that!" Try the red sweater with the polka dot skirt! That skirt looks so good on you too, I love it! </p> <p>Patience, after you left Lauren was looking through the catalog and she saw the cashmere Olivia shell and she said to Sarah and I that it would be perfect for you. I said, "In cobalt blue?" And she said, "Blue? Yes, that would be beautiful!" I think you definitely will have to give that a try (and resign yourself to everything in your closet being blue, lol). Hey, as far as shoes for the skirt and cardigan, what about blue? Or champaign/nude might be nice, too. Oh, or silver. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18408 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:42:49 +0000 Angie 18408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How splendid! I would have loved to join in the fun. Hopefully one day. </p> <p>Sarah, you look beautiful in every outfit. Here we go:</p> <p>o Spot skirt ensemble: KILLER. This is the best outfit I have seen on you. You need to wear skirts more often! Dinkum.<br /> o Oyster blouse: SOOO pretty.<br /> o Red pullover: your new signature colour.<br /> o Black jacket: fabulous.</p> <p>We want pictures of Ana and Patience too. J Crew looks great. I have spent hours there recently with clients. Well done Mickey Drexler. </p> <p>Ps. Hope your cherub feels better soon, Patience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18397 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:12:40 +0000 Patience 18397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, my purchases-- I think I basically bought Angie's flop proof SAHM skirt formula:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/skirts/full/PRDOVR~95549/95549.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../95549.jsp</a><br /> (in grey)</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/sweaters/linen/PRDOVR~95243/95243.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../95243.jsp</a><br /> (in light citron)</p> <p>If you haven't figured it out yet, I'm a sucker for pleated skirts. I really like the color of the cardigan, but I'm still a little unsure of the fit and style. I ended up going with the small to fit through the shoulders (as per Lauren's, our salesperson, recommendation) but Ana and I were kind of liking the xsmall. I'll try to take pics later this week. But my new favorite color combo is yellow and grey. What other colors do you think I can mix in (for shoes)?</p> <p>I also liked </p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/knitstees/silkyjersey/PRDOVR~96524/96524.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../96524.jsp</a><br /> in sour lemon but I ran out of time to try on the smaller size</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/shirtstops/camisblouses/PRDOVR~95697/95697.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../95697.jsp</a><br /> I put this one in another thread. If I do decide to get it, what color? I was wearing a navy slightly a-line skirt today and tried the grey. I definitely need a skirt top for this skirt and thought maybe this would be the best one. The yellow color was wrong for me.</p> <p>Ana, what did you end up with since I didn't get to see? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18389 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:57:36 +0000 Antje 18389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh how very fun. Sounds like you all had a great time. Wish we could all be there with you! Sarah, all your purchases look and sound super, but I especially love (LOVE) that skirt on you, it's perfect. Fits well and looks both elegant and funky at the same time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ana-patience-and-sarah-meet#post-18383 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:41:36 +0000 Sihaya 18383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun. Sarah I especially love the skirt in the first outfit. </p>