https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:10:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things/page/2#post-2274885 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 23:37:44 +0000 Zaeobi 2274885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I'm lucky I've 'just' been travelling home because otherwise could you imagine suddenly having to pay for accommodation for an extra MONTH than originally planned? Especially during being peak holiday season! Here's hoping you aren't too affected by the delays &amp;/ or COVID from here on out! </p> <p>Haha yes, catching COVID seems to be offering better immunity than the vaccination these days... but I'm trying to take all the precautions I can to ensure I test negative both before &amp; after my new flight date this week. Wish me luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things/page/2#post-2274389 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:01:32 +0000 Anonymous 2274389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great- but the coat is extra fab! Such a good color for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things/page/2#post-2274292 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:47:45 +0000 Sal 2274292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh Zaeobi - that's a big delay.&nbsp; I do think that travelling at the moment means being prepared for delays, and baggage issues, and covid at some stage affecting things.&nbsp; We only felt good to go at the last minute because we all had covid in June and so thought July would be a good time.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2274284 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:09:52 +0000 Zaeobi 2274284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on bittersweet travelling, Sal - I've now been stuck in the UK a month longer than originally planned, because my flight was cancelled Oh well, at least that's meant longer to visit family &amp; friends here </p> <p>Love how that pop of yellow from your bag picks up the print on your palazzo pants! Agreed on the black duster and coat - the latter suits your colouring well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273945 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:40:38 +0000 Sal 2273945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lana.&nbsp; Yes that anonymity helps doesn't it.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273940 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:31:19 +0000 Lana 2273940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely love ALL the palazzo pants outfits, but the one with the long black duster is on fire! &nbsp;Glad to hear you were inspired to be bold, not that you need it, but traveling is always inspiring in that way. Somehow we can be freer to wear what we want in new places. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273933 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 22:01:57 +0000 Sal 2273933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Minaminu - I am delighted with them.</p> <p>I love rural NSW Cee - I have been to a few places from Deniliquin to Dubbo to Cobar to Tibbooburra to White Cliffs to Mudgee to Albury Wodonga to Armidale and Newcastle and the Hunter Valley and the Blue Mountains- plus Goulburn and Wollongong.&nbsp; I haven't done the South Coast though and there are a few gaps!!&nbsp; It's a beautiful state.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273912 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:57:41 +0000 Minaminu 2273912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful coat and palazzo trousers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273763 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:50:24 +0000 Cee 2273763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I am an Aussie in country NSW.<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273751 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 22:07:20 +0000 Sal 2273751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Birdie - a dressy coat for me has to be timeless because I don't "need" it often.&nbsp; I will wear this with jeans and a tee, or over activewear because I love it though!</p> <p>Thanks Cee - I think you are in Australia?&nbsp; Yes our Melbourne friends have had a shocking time of things... it was really sad not to be able to see them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273712 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:48:07 +0000 Cee 2273712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bugger about your friends having the Wu' flu, Sal... Here's hoping they bounce back from it soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273670 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 10:18:37 +0000 birdie99 2273670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the coat!! You look great in the colour and the style is timeless chic! Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273642 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:32:58 +0000 Sal 2273642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz - I was lucky to have Brooklyn's suggestion.&nbsp; I have had a few from her (the dress below).&nbsp; Yes it was a real shame not to see one set of friends - you just have to roll with it sometimes.&nbsp; Melbourne has had a very challenging time with Covid over the last two years.&nbsp; And when you live in a smaller place a big city adventure can be just the thing to break the doldrums.</p> <p>Star - love it - they are groovy!</p> <p>And kkards - yes yes yes!!&nbsp; Where I live is a city with students and lots of industry and a lot of rural support industries - quite diverse and multicultural.&nbsp; But a bit sleepy and not as much street style as in a big place.&nbsp; Loved seeing the stunning women in the most glam hijabs in the city, along with students wearing goth gear and then very high end at the designer boutiques....</p> <p>Firecracker - the coat is stunning with the palazzo pants and I plan to wear this for a dinner during the week.&nbsp; Our friends with Covid have already had a bad start to 2022 so it is a shame.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks Angie!&nbsp; If you ever need a Southern Hemisphere assistant I do recommend Brooklyn!!&nbsp; I think being tall with wider hips, palazzo pants are well suited to me.&nbsp; I am trying to lean into that 70s glamour and flamboyant natural vibe a bit.</p> <p>Brooklyn - what a good find it was!&nbsp; Thank you!!&nbsp; The colour is perfect and the style is classic and the exact length I wanted.&nbsp; I love it.&nbsp; You lucky person to have met Bruce - I have loved his music since I was a teen and listened to Dancing in the Dark - then I went backwards through his catalogue and listened to them all.&nbsp; Such an entertainer too I agree. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273640 Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:20:30 +0000 Sal 2273640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about the delay - I needed to get on my laptop to properly respond.</p> <p>Bijou - thank you!&nbsp; Yes the coat is lovely - such good quality and it will be such a great memento.</p> <p>Jaime - I have seen Bruce twice and such an entertainer.&nbsp; His autobiography is a fantastic read too.&nbsp; And thanks.</p> <p>Thank you Irina.&nbsp; Yes I have a couple of upcoming occasions for the palazzo pants and I can't wait to wear them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Robin - Hamilton exceeded my expectations.&nbsp; I did wonder if it would be too - my sons and husband loved it too.&nbsp; Brilliantly put together.&nbsp; I think on holiday you get more into people watching mode - and in the bigger cities there is just that wonderful diversity.</p> <p>Helena - thank you!&nbsp; &nbsp;I felt no doubt with these pieces - which is a good sign.</p> <p>Thank you Carol - I do enjoy wide leg (full length or cropped) especially if they are flat at the front.&nbsp; I think they just work with my shape easily (so much easier than skinnies ever did - and even the pleated trousers can be hard).</p> <p>Thanks merwoman - really looking forward to wearing the pants.&nbsp;The colours were just perfect for me.</p> <p>Thank you Christel - I loved the white and yellow too for a casual occasion.</p> <p>Yes Sarah - I have a few pieces in this warm rose/blush colour.&nbsp; I like it with burgundy, rust/terracotta, toffee, black, mustard yellow and also white and light denim.&nbsp; On me I don't like it with navy but I could see on others that could work.&nbsp; It's so nice to have the complement to pull together (pieces below).</p> <p>Thanks Carla - they felt like me!!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273475 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 02:32:34 +0000 Brooklyn 2273475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting!</p> <p>The coat looks fab, especially with your boots. It has that soft Spring colour that works on you so well.</p> <p>I love the palazzo pants too, especially in the Summer stylings with the tank tops. Very chic.</p> <p>I’m glad you had a good time, apart from not seeing your friends. </p> <p>True story: I met Bruce Springsteen when he first came to Australia on tour. I was very young at the time and I had a friend who was a big fan and insisted we hang out at the concert theatre entrance until we nabbed him for some photos and a chat. We eventually did. Ha ha. Still remains the best concert I have ever seen. What an entertainer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273444 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 23:29:39 +0000 Angie 2273444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal!</b> Your outfits in #3 are KILLER DELUXE!! Love you in those wide palazzo pants soooo much! I don't know anyone who rocks that look more than you do. You were MADE to wear them!</p> <p>KILLER new coat too! LOVE the versatile length. Chic ;)</p> <p>Well done,<b> Brooklyn</b>!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273430 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:53:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2273430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your trip report--it all sounds fun (except friends coming down with COVID). Your new finds are superb. What a knock-out coat; hats off to Brooklyn for spotting it! It looks like it would go nicely over the palazzos, too? I do like all the outfits with the palazzo pants. I love the drama of the long cardi with them, and the simplicity of the summer stylings with white or black sleeveless tops and matching footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273410 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:19:06 +0000 kkards 2273410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The coat! And love the fact that it was facilitated by a fellow fabber!!! </p> <p>And yes to a bigger city helping you to see more possibilities and potentials on how and what to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273398 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:03:12 +0000 Star (Lise) 2273398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The word 'groovy' came to mind when I saw the palazzo pants :), love them.&nbsp; The cut of the coat you bought is superb and I love the colour.&nbsp; Great pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273396 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:20:28 +0000 Suz 2273396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh!! Gorgeous new items, <b>Sally</b>. Yay for <b>Brooklyn</b>!! Such a great shopper she is. I love the palazzos for you, especially in the summery stylings -- wow! Talk about fun and panache. There it is, right there. And the coat is gorgeous. Looks like a lovely fabric, beautifully classic style, and an interesting but not to "out there" colour. BRAVA!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Such a shame about not seeing your friends. Travel in Covid times is really tricky -- there is no question. Glad at least you got to shop, dine out, go to theatre, and soak up the style vibe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273369 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:43:28 +0000 Carla 2273369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look like perfect pieces for your closet, and perfect ‘Sal’ pieces, IYKWIM. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273366 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:25:15 +0000 SarahD8 2273366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Gorgeous! I love both the summer and winter looks with the palazzo pants and have no suggestions for improvement, sorry. :-)&nbsp;</p> <p>The coat is just perfect for you. I love the soft rose color, which I also see in one of the tops in your winter palazzo pants looks. This seems like a really nice near-neutral accent color for winter, maybe you have an emerging complement? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273357 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:46:14 +0000 ChristelJ 2273357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those palazzo pants are fantastic. I like all the ways you styled them, but the version with the white top and yellow-gold bag just bowls me over! So great. The fit of that lovely coat is just perfect, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273356 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:34:59 +0000 merwoman 2273356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn’t it great to get out!<br />you hit the jackpot on your purchases! The coat is sublime, and those palazzo pants! The pattern on them is amazing, I particularly like the elegant look when paired with your black toppers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273353 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:32:36 +0000 CarolS 2273353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you had a good trip, Sal, despite a couple of hiccups. I love your new purchases. Wide legs - whether full length or cropped - always look SO GOOD on you. I think my fave styling of the new palazzos is the first pic with the black tank and sandals, but the rest are not far behind! </p> <p>Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273352 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:31:46 +0000 Helena 2273352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds fantastic!! And I'd say that's two homeruns with the palazzo pants ... Looks so fresh and trendy but also really classy ... Nailed it for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273350 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:28:57 +0000 RobinF 2273350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a fabulous holiday! Love all of these - now I want orange cords for winter! I think my favorite is your Hamilton outfit, isn't that the best show? Interesting take on city fashion (do it with panache) and probably true for most things.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273332 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:40:01 +0000 Irina 2273332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>New clothes are fab, love how you styled pants. With such versatile print, you will have lots of options for tops.&nbsp;<div>I’m happy to see forum members traveling and enjoying time off, it’s been too long for all of us. Glad you had a nice trip.&nbsp;</div><div>Fashion is similar to what is popular here, in Toronto.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273315 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:04:52 +0000 Jaime 2273315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the palazzo pants on you and the coat is fab! DH is a huge Springstein fan too, he once traveled to Amsterdam to see him perform! Sorry your friends were ill but sounds like you had a wonderful trip anyway.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-melbourne-with-some-new-things#post-2273306 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:18:24 +0000 Bijou 2273306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW!!!!</p> <p>The new additions are all sorts of wonderful. Those pants are stunning and the perfect length - you look so leggy and elegant. As for the coat, good job you waited because that coat was worth waiting for. I love how it looks with your tan boots, the colour, cut and fit is sublime. A classic that will never date. Brooklyn is really living up to her Aussie Angie reputation and will be thrilled to see how fabulous these items look on you!</p> <p>Veronika Maine is the big sister store to Cue and the quality is exceptionally good and Made in Australia, so a nice souvenir of your trip. My Cue items never seem to wear out, I hope both of these pieces are in your wardrobe for many years to come.</p> <p>Gorgeous holiday snaps and interesting observations about big city style and what gets worn travelling. I agree a puffer is a great travel jacket - light weight, cozy and warm. </p>