https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 01:33:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1371028 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 02:48:33 +0000 Suz 1371028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh. Isabel raises a good point -- lots of accessories on Etsy. For example, go handtooled for the belt:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/HawkinsLeather?section_id=13127688">https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/H.....d=13127688</a></p> <p>Or maybe a kilim one:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/196124806/leather-kilim-tapestry-belt-southwestern?ref=sr_gallery_31&amp;ga_search_query=womens+belts&amp;ga_page=9&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery">https://www.etsy.com/ca/listin.....gallery_31</a></p> <p>Or like this:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/184885091/adjustable-colorful-scarlet-wide-womens?ref=sr_gallery_36&amp;ga_search_query=womens+belts&amp;ga_page=11&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/184885091/adjustable-colorful-scarlet-wide-womens?ref=sr_gallery_36&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/ca/listin.....6&#038;amp</a>;</a></p> <p>It's awfully hard to find great patterned belts, actually. I'd love a plaid one like Angie's Burberry belt. Someday, maybe....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370999 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 02:22:57 +0000 Isabel 1370999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, would something like this do for the scarf ?</p> <p>&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/product/clothing/accessories/scarves-and-shawls/pendleton-diamond-scarf">http://shop.nationalgeographic.....dleton-dia</a> </p> <p></p> <p>and of course there is always ETSY :</p> <p></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=southwestern%20scarf">https://www.etsy.com/search?q=southwestern%20scarf</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370995 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 02:18:05 +0000 Elly 1370995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear some votes of confidence-- definitely still debating tall cognac boots vs. booties. <br />Vix-- i will look at Clarks, it depends on the pair but they can be comfy. I preffer a round or almond toe regardless of what is in fashion. My red booties are almond. <br />Suz, I do hope you come back after some though. I'm glad you like the scarf, very encouraging.</p> <p>BJ -- I will look at Amazon for belts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370819 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:48:33 +0000 bj1111 1370819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The booties/boots under consideration would make a good addition. </p> <p>I just discovered Amazon for belts and have been really satisfied with the two that I got--if you need more options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370586 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 17:36:54 +0000 Suz 1370586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to give this some more thought, but in the meantime, I really love the idea of the items you're considering adding, and the scarf looks like so much fun!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370445 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 14:19:47 +0000 Vix 1370445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Elly --</p> <p>Looks like all the careful thought and planning brought&nbsp;you some winners;&nbsp;hopefully the ones on the way will work out too!</p> <p>Re booties etc: Have you/can you wear Clarks? I find them pretty much indestructible, and a lot of their styles seem as if they'd work with your preferences.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/categories/womens/boots">http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/c.....mens/boots</a></p> <p>I see several with more pointed toes than last year mixed in with almond etc options, so if you prefer the almond I'd definitely look around online since their styles don't change dramatically. [My Marshalls/TJ Maxx gets a lot of past season&nbsp;Clarks in, too...not sure if you have one close-ish to you.]</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370419 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 13:42:43 +0000 Alassë 1370419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on a very successful shopping season, Elly! I'm very glad for you, though I'm afraid I haven't got any ideas for accessories. I'll be following along to see what the forum can find for you, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370405 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 13:16:31 +0000 Elly 1370405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker-- thanks for a place to look at, I will just have to look online! -- unfortunately I don't have a Lucky near me, the closest is 3.5 hours away in ABQ. Pretty much all my shopping is done online or in short bursts when I have the opportunity to visit ABQ, Denver, Phoenix, or Tucson. </p> <p>The finds are a mix of things mentioned in the post OR that I'm considering. The black docs are the ones I'm waiting on, the red chelsea boots are mine from last year, as are the wine sneakers. The wine sweater is something I've ordered and am hoping to find a scarf to wear with, and the black dress in the post is the type of thing I'm looking to wear at least one pair of booties with for gallery openings and mid-winter special occasions. I originally purchased a pair of Frye boots (campus style) but am returning them. I'm wondering if I should try another tall style in cognac, or wether I need tall boots at all and instead should try a bootie in cognac. Basically I want to purchase two more boots/booties -- something black or dark and more refined but not too refined that I could wear with a skirt/dress, and a pair of cognac boots/booties. </p> <p>Thanks for the link to the Petty's, I'd forgotten they come in cognac. I think I'm wanting something more RATE, for my cognac boot at least. I will also check out more fossil belts!</p> <p>Gigi--- Thanks for the idea-- AEO! Don't have one of those locally either, but I could order online. I like that belt but it seems a bit feminine for me, but like I say, I struggle with balance between appearing busy and adding interest with my accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370320 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 05:31:59 +0000 Gigi 1370320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this belt and like it a lot. It looks a little darker in the pic than in real life.&nbsp;It's from American Eagle Outfitters. They have other belts as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370319 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 05:12:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1370319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, do you have a Lucky store near you? They usually have a good selection of cool belts and may have something in cognac that you like. I also like Fossil belts and have seen some nice ones in cognac this season. <br />I'm confused--are you looking for two pairs of cognac boots? And are the boots in the "Finds" you've gathered here ones you already have or are considering?</p> <p>eta: the perennial YLF favorite <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-petty-bootie/3212698?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=DEEP+SADDLE+LEATHER&amp;resultback=6139&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_17_A" rel="nofollow">Sam Edelman Petty</a> comes in a cognac color. And here's a Fossil belt--nice a simple! ("Find" below).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/assistance-with-the-missing-pieces#post-1370308 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 04:30:35 +0000 Elly 1370308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey ladies--</p> <p>I know I've been posting a lot of threads in the past month or so. For the first time in what seems like ages I've had a little budget for shopping and have been trying to do my best to get some purchasing in when the time is right. Everyone's opinions have been invaluable on my k/r threads, in particular-- but the planning threads as well! Best shopping buddies ever. I really do appreciate every single reply because I know each takes time and effort. </p> <p>Anyway, I think I'm getting very close to being done for the season. What I've purchased so far can be seen <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-capsule-so-farhttp://" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr----gap-uniqlo-at" rel="nofollow">here</a> and <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-6" rel="nofollow">here</a> and finally <a href="http://http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-new-silhouette-for-me-kr" rel="nofollow">here</a>. You can see what is currently on order (all but one piece to be delivered this week) <a href="http://youlookfab.com/finds/?member=ellyhttp://" rel="nofollow">here&nbsp;</a> in my shopping list. So, there will be a couple more k/r for me (why mess with success?) Sure, there are a few more things I have the wantsies for, but this is so many more functional, flattering clothes than I've had for several years I'm very excited and think that I need to take some time to play in my closet and see what works. If I keep all of my orders I will have added 1 layering sweatshirt, 1 snazzy sweatshirt, 1 crepe top, 1 weekend slouchy hoodie, 1 non-stuffy button down, 2 sweaters, 1 cardi, 1 drapey tee, 1 silk top, 1 pair of pants, a belt, several layering tees/tops and 2 pair of jeans to my wardrobe (plus I have a new pair of jeans and a new top from late summer carrying over). That is <b>12 new items and 1 new accessory!</b> </p> <p>That said, I do still need to shop for the finishing touches. I'm talking mainly shoes, belts and scarves. I rarely accessorize and find this very difficult-- I often drool over pretty accessories, but rarely find them workable for me. </p> <p>I'm pretty sure I will keep one of the two size of Dr. Martens I ordered. I love the practical nature of them and found them quite comfy and sorta bad-arse I already have a pair of red sneakers and a pair of red chelsea boots. Plus, I have the hipsi belt on order, which I'm hoping will work. </p> <p>So far I've tried a men's cognac belt and found it too stiff and bulky for me. I also tried the Frye campus boots and am not thrilled with the fit or the look. </p> <p>I do know this-- boots/booties are the most practical winter footwear for me. I need something warm and comfy, but am not too concerned about wading through deep snow or weather-proofness (although I also don't care for super-fine leather with no real sole to protect it and things like leather-covered heels on boots). I know I want some sort of cognac colored shoe or boot, and a belt to go with. I want to stick with my style persona--- my chelseas are close to being as refined as I go. I don't care for extremely pointy styles. I do want a pair of booties or boots that I could wear with tights with my pencil skirt or a dress to an event, but don't want a "dress boot"-- just something slim enough not to look goofy with hose. I'm thinking of trying the veronica back-zip fryes in congac, but IDK that I need or want a tall boot. I do have slim pants for the first time in years, but don't know how I feel about "to the knee cognac" and they aren't the type of thing I'd wear with a skirt or dress since I don't wear skirts or dresses as work clothes in the winter, and forget them for casual wear. </p> <p>I'm thinking two pairs--- any guidance? Any help finding a cognac belt? I'd also love you forever if anyone found me a patterned belt that "went" with my wardrobe-- catch is i don't do leopard print, most snake, or polka dots!</p> <p>Also, I'm in the market for a couple scarves but am not seeing things I love. I would like to find one to go with the red sweater, something graphic (southwestern in a semi-authentic way would be ideal) and maybe something orange, cobalt, or white. </p>