https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 15:20:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1/page/2#post-941291 Sat, 25 May 2013 04:02:45 +0000 ElleH 941291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I love this! Nothing wrong with it at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1/page/2#post-940605 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:24:54 +0000 Ingunn 940605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry for being late, Shannon! Work has been crazy lately. I love your outfit, though, and I think the neutral colors in shoes and bag&nbsp;and the pattern on the bag really makes it shine. The colors are so fab, and the silhouette really modern. Well done - you are definitely &nbsp;on top of it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1/page/2#post-940601 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:45:46 +0000 Astrid 940601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, it's awesome! I do think that the proportions aren't the best for figure flattering purposes, but who cares when the outfit is so much fun? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1/page/2#post-940481 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:12:15 +0000 celia 940481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I think you cannot surprise me anymore....<br />I am honest, I wouldn't pair the colors together on myself but you seem to make everything work.<br />You remind me of my mother, she just plays around in her wardrobe and comes up with fabulous outfits that are daring, sometimes unconventional but utterly perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1/page/2#post-940475 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:07:25 +0000 Transcona Shannon 940475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicole - no worries It is definitely a waist surrendering outfit and I guess it comes down to whether or not we are individually comfortable with that. I didn't think at first that I was, but I felt better and better about the outfit as the day went on. Always fun to experiment!</p> <p>Una - oooohhhhh....I like that it has an Indian vibe due to the colours. That's something I hadn't thought about. Thanks!</p> <p>Thank you all - now to figure out all sorts of other ways to wear these two items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1/page/2#post-940406 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:01:48 +0000 Suz 940406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very late today to comment, but I love it and think it is terrific. The skirt reminds me of a dress my mother had years ago; I always loved it. She had great legs like yours and wore kitten heeled pumps. (Not nude but matching her skirt in that case.) I always think "pretty" when I think of that outfit.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-940396 Fri, 24 May 2013 01:38:25 +0000 annagybe 940396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-940250 Thu, 23 May 2013 23:06:02 +0000 Caro in Oz 940250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A - mazing imo. Love the neutral accessories with it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-940198 Thu, 23 May 2013 21:32:49 +0000 Nicole D 940198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I love the colours (on you and together), love the shoes and bag (so dainty- your ankles), but I do not think the silhouette is as flattering as most of your other outfits. I feel like you surrendered your waist or something. But I am in the minority so...take it for what it;s worth. It seems to have high happiness factor for you, so I am glad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939890 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:06:00 +0000 catgirl 939890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a STELLAR color combo and fit!&nbsp; It's very Indian, if I may say so - I have an outfit in those exact colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939882 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:49:37 +0000 MsMary 939882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Add me to the Hallelujah chorus!&nbsp; I love this!&nbsp; Different and fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939879 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:27:49 +0000 Anonymous 939879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the proportions are perfect! How did you manage to find such a flattering blousey sweater and full skirt? Neither are bulky in the slightest. I like the way they drape back against the body. The length of the skirt is perfect and the way you semi-tucked work too. I actually thought the sweater had a "shark bite" hem. The color combination is 100% modern in my book. I love the shoes (as you know) and the snake bag adds some pattern. Nice work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939875 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:23:06 +0000 Diana 939875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this, Shannon, and I do think it's flattering, if not conventionally so.&nbsp; Your great bare legs and those shoes add the structure element that Angie talked about a couple of weeks ago.&nbsp; And everything looks soft, swishy, drapey, and not boxy or stiff.&nbsp; </p> <p>Plus, I <i>love</i> the color combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939870 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:15:58 +0000 Beth Ann 939870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These colors are gorgeous on you, Shannon, and the simplicity of the outfit keeps the overall effect friendly, rather than "demanding."&nbsp; You know what I mean?&nbsp; High-contrast, high-color combos can almost demand attention --- they can boss the passerby, and not just the wearer.&nbsp; What you've done here is share a little sunshine, so the passerby leaves with a happy smile on her face!&nbsp; The softness helps in this regard.&nbsp; </p> <p>I think the proportions are fine here.&nbsp; You've bloused the sweater, which helps the look.&nbsp; I'm thinking of adding drawstrings or bands to the bottom or some of my tops that run long (not knitted sweaters, though).&nbsp; I hope to be able to move the length up and down depending on the outfit combination.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939853 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:58:27 +0000 MNsara 939853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in favor :-)&nbsp; I love the gentle flow of the skirt, and the sweater seems to have a fine hand too.&nbsp; The colors are not for the faint of heart, but totally work together, reminiscent of Angie here<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/04/02/embracing-colour/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/04/02/embracing-colour/</a><br />and here<br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/09/09/fashion-week-day-1-bright-and-simple/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/09/.....nd-simple/</a></p> <p>I appreciate how Angie specifies how your pointy-toe neutral pumps add the right touch.&nbsp; Must keep that in mind when I feel a colour fling coming on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939847 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 939847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara - yep, these two colors together are definitely not everyone's cuppa.</p> <p>La Belle - wow, thank you so much! My big grin is still going and I'm now referring to these shoes as my "leg shoes" 'cause every time I wear them someone comments on how good they make my legs look.</p> <p>Angie - you have completely made my day I have decided that these neutral &nbsp;pointy toe kitten heels pumps are one of my best spring 2013 purchases. For one, they are incredibly comfortable and secondly, they work with so many things, make my legs look longer and make me feel pretty and lady like. It's interesting that you mention I have an innate sense of proportion because I feel like that's the one area of style that I struggle with the most.</p> <p>bj1111 - only because of Angie's previous outfit using her tomato red pencil skirt and citron blouse would I have thought of putting these two colors together. Glad to hear you got the HL dress - are you happy with it?</p> <p>Rae &amp; Diane - thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939836 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:39:52 +0000 bj1111 939836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! &nbsp;super flattering . &nbsp;who would have thought to put sour colors together as a matching element?!?!</p> <p>ps...i got the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-red-whites-blues">helmut dress</a> that failed you in bruise. &nbsp;i don't think i look as fab in it&nbsp;as you do in this outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939810 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:28:40 +0000 Anonymous 939810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, what a different look! Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939803 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:24:28 +0000 Angie 939803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on Team Flattering here! I LOVE IT!!! So 2013! The low contrast pointy pump is the final flattering proportional touch. It's k-word worthy in my book. WOW!! </p> <p>Course I love those colours together :)</p> <p>Shannon, outfit creation is a true hidden talent. You have an innate sense of proportion, and it's a treat for us to see it in action. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939799 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:19:58 +0000 rae 939799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I DO like them together! It looks really modern to me. Just like the others said, it reminds me of Angie's outfit. Love the color combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939785 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:01:46 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 939785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I grew up in Florida, and I LOVE the colors together.&nbsp; I like this entire outfit,and how you've kind of grounded it with the very pale neutrals.&nbsp; &nbsp; It makes me think of orange trees and sunshine and sand on the beach.</p> <p>I get what you're saying about the shape, because I am completely obsessed about having a flattering shape - but oddly, I didn't even look at the shape or see anything amiss because I was so taken with 1) the big happy grin on your face&nbsp; 2)&nbsp; How great your legs look in the shoes, and 3)&nbsp; the happy colors</p> <p>Overall, I really do like this look you've put together!&nbsp; If your happy expression in the photos is a lasting feeling, you should take this outfit out for a spin </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939782 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:52:57 +0000 Sara L. 939782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the shapes and proportions of the two pieces look good on you and good together.&nbsp; However, I wouldn't wear those two colors together.&nbsp; They both look fine on their own though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939774 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:38:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 939774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for the feedback - I always feel quite unsure about my choices when I'm trying something new so this is very helpful.</p> <p>Krish - I totally appreciate your honest This is precisely my issue with the outfit as well. I like both items but am less sure together because it is a different silhouette for me.</p> <p>I do love the colors together and Deborah you are so right as I thought of Angie's outfit when I put the two together. I'm not sure a semi tuck would work with the wide and rather high waist band of the skirt unfortunately and I think a belt is out due to the zipper up the back and the two small pockets on the lower front with small gold grommets. I think that would just be too much going on.</p> <p>Shevia - I consider it not traditionally flattering because the outfit completely obscures my waist and body shape. It is definitely a more fashion forward silhouette in that respect.</p> <p>I am looking forward to experimenting with both of these pieces. The sweater has tons of mix and match potential, the skirt probably less so. Thanks for chiming in everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939743 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:48 +0000 Mochi 939743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see both sides of it. The combo is this overload of BRIGHT. NEON. That said, I think it's very cool and modern and fun! I also see Shannon stepping out of a comfort zone with this (not that she's ever played it safe stylistically-she's quite experimentative). I definitely love the top anyway, could see it paired with neutral colors like greys, and the citron is a color I'm easing into (felt daring buying my own citron trench recently). I like the cuts of both of these items, and together they're so energetic and pizzazz-y!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939740 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:56:44 +0000 Jaime 939740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I am out of touch with what traditionally flattering is because this looks very flattering to me. I absolutely love that skirt on you and the orange top is terrific too. Cleo Petite strikes again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939718 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:40:53 +0000 amiable 939718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! &nbsp;Especially like that sweater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939714 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:33:22 +0000 Anonymous 939714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it too, worn like this and each piece for its mixing potential. The skirt falls softly close to your body very attractively. It would be sharp with optic white and I can see it with aqua, blush or tomato red or deep purple or grey.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939712 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:29:47 +0000 ruthe 939712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look like a Lifesaver (candy) and completely delicious. Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939708 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:22:15 +0000 donnat 939708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a fashion forward look,not traditionally the most flattering. I like it. &nbsp;I will bet it looks very nice in action. &nbsp;The colors are great too. &nbsp;I give this 2 thumbs up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/and-now-for-something-completely-different-1#post-939707 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:20:22 +0000 Archer 939707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the colours work really well, especially with the rest so neutral. Fab outfit. </p>