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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2 https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:18:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Sal on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122920 Sun, 24 May 2020 01:14:36 +0000 Sal 2122920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Jenn - I think it encapsulates a mood that I want to adopt as I enter my 50s in a week! Thanks Zaeobi - I think having a wide face makes sunglasses work easily on me. Especially lucky in our climate! I am Kibbe Natural or Flamboyant natural- I think! And Jodie Cramer is a top actor and very scary as Villanelle... Thanks Janet - I was partly there but this consolidated a few things together. I hope it steers next away from too classic or too cute or too avant- garde - all great looks but not for me. I see no need for a moniker or muse either - especially when you know your style and have a great closet! Thanks Nemosmom - you helped me get there. Thanks Lisa - I hope we can both use our analysis to add the right pieces and dress how we want. I see no reason to have a muse- I didn’t have one til now and I hardly see myself as Farrah or any of the angels......,, but it feels right. Staysfit - I used all my tricks to be allowed to watch the show on tv. I remember one day watching through the window from the deck:) suspect it is horribly dated but of course there was a recent reboot last year which I may try and view sometime. Jenn on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122909 Sat, 23 May 2020 23:36:06 +0000 Jenn 2122909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "Grown-up Charlie's Angel" is a brilliant term to encapsulate your style. It captures the glam and fun and practicality in one fell swoop. Zaeobi on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122895 Sat, 23 May 2020 21:25:56 +0000 Zaeobi 2122895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have nothing else to add re: avatars, since the other Fabbers have already addressed it so eloquently, but I have a couple of things to address: 1) You look smashing in your sunglasses & LBD - I can't quite put my finger on it but they really harmonise with your natural facial features & body shape, somehow. No doubt Kibbe type related? 2) Thank you for introducing me to Villanelle (Jodie Comer) - I of course will never be a white blonde lol, but her facial structure reminds me of my own a little. I don't think I've ever seen a celebrity resemble my own features that much, so I think her looks will be great inspiration for both my affinity for colour & my Kibbe type (once I figure out what that is) Anonymous on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122854 Sat, 23 May 2020 17:29:37 +0000 Anonymous 2122854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like this version !  So fun  That was one of  my favourite shows back in the day..... And Janet - me too. I can't come up with actual people as muses either ... nemosmom on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122818 Sat, 23 May 2020 14:23:34 +0000 nemosmom 2122818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You nailed it, Sal!!! I can't wait to see where you go with this! Janet on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122803 Sat, 23 May 2020 13:28:02 +0000 Janet 2122803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’m just catching up on this and think it’s such a great exercise, and with such fun results! I’m grinning at the Charlie’s Angels personas, having watched that growing up. I’d be tempted to try this exercise myself, but I tend to think more visually and instinctively in terms of my style rather than assign names or terms. The monikers always seem a little too *too* for me or something. I can’t even begin to think of a muse for myself. Is that weird? Staysfit on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122784 Sat, 23 May 2020 12:13:21 +0000 Staysfit 2122784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL!  Sal, this is a tremendously fun post! :-). You nailed it!  I am so bad  at Avatars and Style Icons, but I have a fun Cell phone app avatar, and when my hair was short she looked almost exactly like me!  :-) I have fond memories of watching Charlie’s Angels when I was a tween in the mid 70’s.  Many had a favorite Angel and tried to imitate their hair style.  I suspect we currently recall the original Angel cast....Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, and Cheryl Ladd (joining soon thereafter), but there were a couple others as well.   Sal on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122775 Sat, 23 May 2020 10:39:13 +0000 Sal 2122775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Haha Suz...watch this space... Thanks Christina- rather aspirational but that's good!! Christina F. on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122715 Sat, 23 May 2020 01:28:20 +0000 Christina F. 2122715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh I missed this before, so I will just say I love all these for you! Charlie’s Angels indeed! Suz on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122710 Sat, 23 May 2020 01:18:13 +0000 Suz 2122710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is brilliant, Sal!! Love it!! Now we need a TV show with you starring as all 3 grown up Angels! :)  Sal on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122696 Sat, 23 May 2020 01:05:10 +0000 Sal 2122696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Angie and Bijou - you both really helped me get there! It is the vibe that I want - and that is what made me know I got there in the end..... Angie on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122632 Fri, 22 May 2020 23:00:54 +0000 Angie 2122632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ YOU NAILED IT!  LOVE the way you incorporated those '70s Charlies Angels into EVERY aspect of your wardrobe life, Sal. The bomb, sister. The BOMB Sal on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122576 Fri, 22 May 2020 20:49:40 +0000 Sal 2122576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Jenni, Brooklyn and Suntiger.... The proof will be how I use this to aid further shopping or styling.... Anonymous on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars/page/2#post-2122455 Fri, 22 May 2020 12:00:50 +0000 Anonymous 2122455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You inspired me to download the Charlie's Angels soundtrack Brooklyn on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122453 Fri, 22 May 2020 11:56:32 +0000 Brooklyn 2122453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes! And of course the Charlie’s Angel crew did adopt different personas for different aspects of their sleuthing work. Brilliant! Jenni NZ on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122411 Fri, 22 May 2020 07:23:20 +0000 Jenni NZ 2122411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awesome! None of us will ever top this! Bijou on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122408 Fri, 22 May 2020 06:06:59 +0000 Bijou 2122408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sal you definitely have the Angel vibe going on. Jacqueline Smith is still gorgeous and retains her Angel look without looking like she is not embracing her age. I always loved Charlie’s Angels and the more recent movies too. Sal on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122406 Fri, 22 May 2020 06:01:41 +0000 Sal 2122406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here we go - I think I have it:- Relaxed Bold Elegance or The Grown up Charlies Angel......   Overall I will take the Charlies Angels theme and mix it up a bit.  I love 70s style (and early 80s) but of course they were stars in their 20s....I am in my very very very late 40s...  So I will take it and grow it up a bit.... taking the characters (Jill, Kelly, Sabrina, Chris in particular) forward a few years whilst retaining their love for fashion and glamorous jobs. The Grown up Charlies Angel heading out on the town (10%) Palette: camel, off white, black Key pieces: sheath dress, big sunglasses, heels Natural habitat: evening events Representation in my closet: I have several pieces - enough for my needs. Love this for parties or meals out or celebrations. The Grown up Charlies Angel having fun with fashion (20%) Palette: Bolder patterns, textures, pinks and reds, florals, hats and sunglasses Key pieces: Dresses, skirts, sandals and boots, coats, 1970s looks Natural habitat: Working from home, girls nights out, beach vacations. Representation in my closet: Would like to pursue this further. This is where I find wildcards... The Grown up Charlies Angel at work (30%) Palette: Black, camel, blush, Key pieces: black pants, boots, knit tops, easy dresses, tidy denim– all practical, non revealing and timeless Natural habitat: working from the office or home, meetings and conferences. Representation in my closet: Good, after a bit of purchasing over the last six months. The Grown up Charlies Angel off duty (40%) Palette: Denim, Stripes, pink, coral, black, navy Key pieces: sneakers, sports gear, scarves, shorts, knitwear, sunglasses Natural habitat: the sports sideline, walking with friends, working from home, day trips, vacations with family Representation in my closet: Mostly pretty good, although this needs the most regular updates due to wear. Am I there? I did love the suggestions made by others too such as Sigourney or Sarah or Carine and I do like their style a lot.  But this simpler version feels right..... Sal on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122404 Fri, 22 May 2020 05:42:54 +0000 Sal 2122404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie - I know..... and I think I have vague plan to incorporate the 70s love........I will write this at the end. L'Abeille - I love Carine Roitfeld - I love the insouchiance of her style.  But I think she is cooler than me (well duh - of course, A French Magazine editor)....but I do like the undone aspect of her style. Xtabay - thank you!  That is a lovely comment. Shevia - thanks - Farrah is definitely part of the plan now:) NemosMom - haha a trend is happening... (I am not sad about it) Thanks Suntiger - Villanelle has a wardrobe to envy but she is absolutely terrifying.....(a trained assassin). I have a thought about incorporating the four into three..... and will have a bit of fun tweaking it later and come back tomorrow with some further thoughts. Sal on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122402 Fri, 22 May 2020 05:33:25 +0000 Sal 2122402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Back to this... Thanks Suz.  Your comments are very kind.  What this made me realise is that I need to keep an eye open for statements that feel very "me" to pursue that more flamboyant side of my style.  Joy - I do agree that I could pursue this side and merge with my casual style and with my work style.... (fabulous coat, statement shoes etc)... Rachylou - I chose four because I couldn't quite work out how to make it three - but I might have done so now.... Kaelyn - thanks.  I am my own boss (sort of) and have no dress code.  Some days I need jeans and boots because I am in a workshop environment, but often I work from an office or from home.  It is engineering and male dominated and located at a small airport with grass to walk on....so no high heels, white with caution, and practical looks only. Thanks Jenni - I love the movie star one but when I think about it is nowhere like 10% of my life - more like 1% or 2-3 times a year.  I will check out Sigourney Weaver - I do like her acting especially Aliens and Ghostbusters..... Torontogirl - thanks for the inspiration.  I like Sarah Richardson's style - she does have a bit of flair with a practical edge which is what I need... Haha Brooklyn - the name is not great is it.  I was low on inspiration by then.  I don't know if muses quite work for me either - but the names do for the others. Bijou - thank you.  That was an outfit I wore for a summer BBQ here back in the first week of March.  I loved it too but it is not quite any of these of categories (maybe a blend of them all....)  And I agree re the 1970s... Celia - I am there with some but not with others.  And thank you for the nice comments. LisaP -  haha - beach vacation is probably the clearer term.  The FF is aspirational and I don't think I am there.  The last one would be my weekend, walking, errands, at home wear.  I do have a couple of pieces that are strictly loungewear but I don't quite count them as fashion. Sal on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122310 Thu, 21 May 2020 20:58:19 +0000 Sal 2122310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks all! I will revisit this later today - I need to do so on my computer rather than phone! I think I could merge a couple of these together and Charlie’s Angels could help with this...... Anonymous on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122275 Thu, 21 May 2020 17:32:17 +0000 Anonymous 2122275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ :) at Farrah! Can't help with muses, since I don't watch TV or movies, but love your dress outfits especially! Think I'd like the Vilanelle style most nemosmom on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122271 Thu, 21 May 2020 17:12:11 +0000 nemosmom 2122271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You nailed it, Sal! I can see you represented in all the descriptions you provided. Agree with others about Farrah - maybe this could be your POTG? Angie on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122266 Thu, 21 May 2020 16:37:10 +0000 Angie 2122266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ YES. Jaime is dead right.  You need a Charlies Angels Avatar! Sporty Relaxed Bold Elegance to a tee. That's our wonderful Sal :) Jaime on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122198 Thu, 21 May 2020 04:13:03 +0000 Jaime 2122198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The descriptor is great - it contains the relaxed/bold element of your style. I like the idea of Farrah in Charlie Angels as a subtype too! Anonymous on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122097 Wed, 20 May 2020 19:40:59 +0000 Anonymous 2122097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your natural classiness shines forth in all these looks!   Anonymous on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122096 Wed, 20 May 2020 19:28:03 +0000 Anonymous 2122096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good idea re: Sarah Richardson, Helena. Although I can see here too. Helena on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122085 Wed, 20 May 2020 18:51:47 +0000 Helena 2122085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wish I could find a better Sarah photo, but her on-the-job uniform is famously a great blazer, jeans, and a patterned top or she adds interest with jewellery. Never anything precious. Very practical, but still with a bit of flare. Imagine this blazer in coral for you Sal? *cartoon heart eyes* But the formula works equally well with neutrals. Suz on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122081 Wed, 20 May 2020 18:45:37 +0000 Suz 2122081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think Flamboyant Fashionista could bring in that 70s Glam, no?  L'Abeille on "Attempt at Collage and Avatars....round 2" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/attempt-at-collage-and-avatars#post-2122055 Wed, 20 May 2020 16:42:35 +0000 L'Abeille 2122055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ for #3 the business owner, from your description I was thinking of the French fashion editors from the description (Karine Roitfeld comes to mind, for one). I wasn't sure if that was way off the mark, but then I saw your pic with the faux fur coat. What do you think?