https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 10:30:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-991391 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:01:04 +0000 Kiwichik 991391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty late to this post but I like your descriptors for 00Noir Princess. I'm getting the Avengers Vibe too as in the 1960s TV series with you in the role of Emma Peel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-991237 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:26:55 +0000 Angie 991237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chic New Avenger! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-991227 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:20:25 +0000 rae 991227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, man! That is goooood. I had been going with "00noir," but there is something about the comic reference that may apply, too (bright colors, bodycon, tall boots). Hmmmm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-991212 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:52:18 +0000 RoseandJoan 991212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After years shackled in the shadows of Metropolis fighting the oppressive regime&nbsp;of Finance, the clouds break and a ray (Rae)&nbsp;of sunshine bathes our heroine in healing light. Feeling optimistic about the future she sheds her armour and heads down the highway into the unknown.</p> <p>Or in other words, I don't know what your new persona should be but I do think you should include Metro/ Metropolitan as a reference for Urban and DC Comics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-990382 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:11:14 +0000 rachylou 990382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Emma Peel. I have all the <i>Avengers </i>on tape... and need to get them all again on the computer... "Lethal Mod" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989795 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 02:50:09 +0000 Beth Ann 989795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the looks your posted in your update re: SAS.&nbsp; I see less tomboy, more Modern Mata Hari.&nbsp; There is a lot of elegance, without a trace of twee or two much effort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989750 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 01:28:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 989750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about Avenger, instead of Secret Agent. It's kind of like WP but more modern. Plus some of your other adjectives, like sleek, maybe urban?</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989739 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 01:16:54 +0000 Janet 989739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, I'm not seeing princess so much anymore either. You're evolving into more sophisticated territory. I can definitely relate! I need to always temper my rock'n'roll impulses with a dose of sophistication, often in the form of a classic piece or two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989738 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 01:14:02 +0000 rae 989738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Film noir encompasses a range of plots: the central figure may be a private eye (<i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Sleep_(1946_film)">The Big Sleep</a></i>), a plainclothes policeman (<i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Heat">The Big Heat</a></i>), an aging boxer (<i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Set-Up_(1949_film)">The Set-Up</a></i>), a hapless grifter (<i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_and_the_City">Night and the City</a></i>), a law-abiding citizen lured into a life of crime (<i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_Crazy">Gun Crazy</a></i>), or simply a victim of circumstance (<i><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D.O.A._(1950_film)">D.O.A.</a></i><span>)".</p> <p>D'oh! Zap has a point. Although I do love the dark vibe of noir and films like Bladerunner for my style, I'm not sure if "hapless grifter" is the only thing&nbsp;I want on my mind.&nbsp;</p> <p>00NoirPrincess? 00 = sleek, competent, no-nonsense, spy-like. Noir = dark, brooding, penchant for trenches and&nbsp;neutrals and gritty color. Princess = bright color, bling, softness, drape, luxury. o_0</span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989710 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:50:14 +0000 rachylou 989710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mm. You know, I don't think urban noir is redundant. Noir can take one on country drives, past roadside cafes, to little farmhouse hideouts. The little placid interlude before you find out how fatal the femme fatale is... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989708 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:47:54 +0000 Deborah 989708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae I am not very good with descriptors but I am enjoying the thread and the suggestions. Sleek Secret Agent is cool!&nbsp; I am thinking Roz Myers from Spooks:)&nbsp; But at any rate, whatever you call it, your style is evolving beautifully and I love it.&nbsp; There is definitely a new sophistication and a see a strong signature look developing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989700 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:40:26 +0000 Anonymous 989700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>... But, but, but Noir has a dark assasin, criminal connotation I don't think blends with this. A secret agent is a sleek, smooth operative! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989622 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 23:48:39 +0000 rae 989622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I am eating up all the suggestions! Thank you, ladies!&nbsp;You all are have definitely sold me on the noir descriptor.</p> <p>Cathy is right, though: <i>urban noir</i> is redundant. Ain't no pastoral noir that I've ever heard of. I guess that means that <i>urban secret agent</i> is also redundant. Hmmm... thanks for pointing this out; I only want to add words that add something to the picture.&nbsp;</p> <p>Gaylene, I <i>love</i> your description! I am totally fine with the fact that <a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bond_girl">Bond Girls</a> are not princesses, since my imaginary persona&nbsp;wants to be a 00 in her own right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989602 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 23:31:44 +0000 Caro in Oz 989602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Euro, urban, prince?</p> <p>Euro for the more modern classic/refined.<br />Urban for the noir/UWP elements<br />Prince for the booties/boots/androgynous part.</p> <p>Haven't read all the responses - sorry if this has been said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989566 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:55:26 +0000 Suz 989566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. Sleek Urban Secret Agent: SUSA</p> <p>All you need is an "N" and you'll have MY name, baby!&nbsp;</p> <p>How about Sleek Urban Secret Agent NOW.&nbsp;</p> <p>Agree with Gaylene....Bond girls aren't Princesses.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989561 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:46:26 +0000 CocoLion 989561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic outfit and I like the way your stye is turning a bit more refined, a little less rugged. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989530 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:07:55 +0000 Gaylene 989530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind of like the Euro Noir label because that seems to capture that Bond Girl image in my mind--Burberry trench on the outside, but a strong suggestion of danger on the inside. That juxtaposition seems to combine an approachable, ladylike image on the outside with a gritty power and confidence on inside. You play nice with the Bond girls and they'll be nice back to you, but watch out when you mistakenly take them for granted. In my mind, Bond girls are not Princesses, but, maybe, they are what happens to a Princess when she gets comfortable with power and has the confidence to go against the big boys? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989488 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:58:57 +0000 deb 989488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see a softer side coming out. Maybe, Soft Warrior Princess? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989400 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:48:03 +0000 Adelfa 989400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your style seems to be evolving at a pace that's more rapid than average. Until the pace slows a bit I'm not sure about monikers. This is my fancy excuse for not coming up with one because I'm really bad at it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp/page/2#post-989388 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:32:11 +0000 cciele 989388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the word Noir for you I think urban can be implied in noir? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989383 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:29:42 +0000 Anonymous 989383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you watch Alias? Your most recent stylings remind me of Jennifer Gardner's wardrobe for the series, which was amazing ( the wardrobe)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989382 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:28:24 +0000 Anonymous 989382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I meant Sleek Urban Secret Agent. I have issues with editing posts in the computer I'm using now. Ack. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989379 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:24:29 +0000 Jenava 989379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about "Princess with a Past"&nbsp; (-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989377 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:19:16 +0000 amiable 989377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Secret Agent Sophisticate! &nbsp;And this jacket and you look great like this! &nbsp;I really enjoy your new style. &nbsp;Lots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989366 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:44:54 +0000 unfrumped 989366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Attainable.</p> <p>While maybe you don't always have to dress "for" your customers, what I can tell you is, if I were to walk into a store, what I would so love to see is someone dressing in a way that I could say, wow, you look great and maybe,&nbsp; with help, I COULD DO THAT. Now the problem is, that would be different, to some extent, for different age groups and demographics and all that, so perhaps that's why there might even be different dress ideals in different departments within a store, and the Loft SA dreses differently than the J Crew, vs the Neiman's, so the SA person&nbsp;can't&nbsp;be all things to all people in dress outfit alone, but has to more, suggest, that she is a person&nbsp;who can help someone achieve their shopping and style goals.</p> <p>I'm not sure any of that helps your leather jacket goals, but anyway.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989347 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:16:50 +0000 goldenpig 989347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your friendly neighborhood UWP!<br />Or I love the sleek urban secret agent.&nbsp;<br />I agree, edgy yet approachable is a great look for your line of work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989342 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:08:32 +0000 rae 989342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some recent favorites below.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mm, Urban Noir Princess feeling some love. Looking at my outfit history, it does seem to fit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Another idea: SAS: Secret Agent Sophisticate...? Going off of Zap's call that the princess is grown? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989338 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:06:04 +0000 Mo 989338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel the right balance takes it from bordering on costume (the Mad Max extra) and makes it a relatable look. &nbsp;What to call it, I'm not sure, but I like the shift. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989334 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:02:10 +0000 ironkurtin 989334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Classics make edgy pieces pop.&nbsp; Good call IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-classics-ism-in-practice-leather-and-rethinking-uwp#post-989330 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:59:05 +0000 rachylou 989330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what you've done here, Rae. Like it a whole lot. And I'm liking Urban Noir Princess. Noir is a nice mix of grit and refinement... and still understanding of the coming Zombie Apocalypse </p>