https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:55:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396533 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:56:04 +0000 Laurie 2396533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds like such a great trip, and considering all you did and all the places you traveled you more than rose to the packing challenge! Thanks for the report.</p> <p>I'm going to DM you, Sal. Just yesterday I had my buddy ChatGPT help me with a 10 day itinerary for Croatia, a place I've never been. Took 10 minutes to do something that would have taken me hours to get going....now I will refine and validate and tweak, but it gave me a fast start!&nbsp; Thinking of going in late Nov. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396529 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:04:36 +0000 marija 2396529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah!&nbsp; I was in Slovenija this summer too.&nbsp; I immediately recognized Lake Bled, where we were, on a calmer weather day.&nbsp; Slovenians do marry practical and cool chic very well.&nbsp; Women love beautifully styled hair.&nbsp; I was so impressed with this!&nbsp; Even whilst hiking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396122 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:35:31 +0000 Sal 2396122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn - yes I was fairly close by to you!! </p> <p>Katie - I think all I needed was light and dark thread and a needle. For the tiny amount of space it takes it is worthwhile especially if wearing buttoned pieces. have a good trip!</p> <p>Brooklyn - It is fun to people watch in Europe -there are so few people wearing heels any more. So many sneakers or sensible leather shoes - but stylish ones. </p> <p>Roberta - love wearable souvenirs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396119 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:53:56 +0000 Roberta 2396119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you make me want to pack a bag and book a flight! What a wonderful experience to be a part of and then look back on. I always buy a wearable souvenir so I can say,"Oh, this? I picked it up in Barcelona". Hee hee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396092 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:07:09 +0000 Brooklyn 2396092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing. The dresses you purchased look great. In the UK, I noticed lots of women wearing midaxi and maxi dresses too. Almost always with sneakers. And lots of older women too. I found that very inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396090 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:56:13 +0000 Karie 2396090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like an amazing trip, thanks for sharing some travel photos! It looks like you got some fabulous wardrobe items on your travels, too.<br /> Thanks for the reminder to throw my travel sewing kit in my suitcase - I’m headed to Florida tomorrow and I don’t want to forget it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396087 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:28:17 +0000 lyn67 2396087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the fashion report and so many familiar&nbsp; with me beautiful travel picties!:-) Loved all the 5 items you shoped-(I lso love to shop on my travels-for creating memries:-)) and saw the blue skirt in action aéready in your previous travel post- really a great color and piece! <br />Both dresses are just my was (have I spotted a small vent right in the middle at the waist on the striped one-lovely detail-cannot wait to see it in your upcomming wiw's!!! The unstructured cord blazer is fab, and we bought an almost similar stripe knit top for my DD this weekend!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396082 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 02:39:21 +0000 Sal 2396082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jaime - I am totally in agreement.</p> <p>Carla - yes the blazer is really practical for me.&nbsp; I think for the next couple of weeks it will get a few more wears then I will set it aside until autumn.</p> <p>Robin - those two will be the workhorses.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Slimcat - I felt very lucky to have such a wonderful trip.&nbsp; It was really special. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396067 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:02:50 +0000 slim cat 2396067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great trip! Wonderful places and fun shopping results - success all around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396042 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:39:42 +0000 RobinF 2396042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like an amazing trip! Those pics from your apartment in Paris are awesome, what a view. </p> <p>Love your new purchases, especially that blazer and gingham top. I bet they will be workhorses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396029 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 02:13:47 +0000 Carla 2396029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dresses look like perfect summer frocks. &nbsp;I bet you will get a lot of wear from them in your coming warm season. &nbsp;The corduroy jacket (lovely colour!) looks like a workhorse piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396025 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:50:05 +0000 Jaime 2396025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an amazing trip! I think your packing was as successful as possible and allowed you to get the most out of your travels. Thanks for the travel observations and photos. I get so much inspiration from people watching in other places. I am sure this trip will stay with you for a long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396020 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:56:56 +0000 Sal 2396020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and one more thing - I was very simple with makeup. One lipstick, one brow product, one serum/foundation, one blusher, one mascara, one eyeshadow palette. I put hair products in small containers such as gel which I knew I would only wear a handful of times. I did take full size shampoo and moisturiser and sunscreen but only one. I topped up as I needed - I expect there will be pharmacies along the way. I did have a first aid kit and did have to buy a few things as I got a sore ear and also a head cold. </p> <p>How exciting Janet to walk the Camino! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2396013 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:13:48 +0000 Sal 2396013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz. The cycling was really well organised and awesome for all levels of cyclists. The company was Cycling Croatia. We loved it</p> <p>Janet - I am sure you have this already but a power bank is a must too. I did take one. I had three pairs of wide leg pants and wore them all 4-7 times each but the Brooklyns were good on the two rainy days and also on the travel days. I was pleased to have room for shopping at the end of the trip and a fairly light bag - 13-14 kg packed.</p> <p>Dee the boutique was called Nice Things Paloma in the Rue Mouffalette. I also bought the knit top in Monoprix which is like Target. I enjoyed walking around Printemps but did not shop there. We stayed in the 9th near Palais Opera and I loved the whole vibe in the area.</p> <p>Irina - I bought the skirt in Croatia and it will be great in summer and for vacations. I don’t have a lot of blue but I do like this!!</p> <p>Thanks Angie. I was pleased to come home with some pieces too. Nice memories to have. And I am keen to wear the dresses….we had two warm days in Paris, and two cooler ones, one of which was wet. I had a black merino that was good for these days - boring but useful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395999 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:03:33 +0000 Angie 2395999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, <b>Sal</b>! A trip of a life time, and brilliant report! Thank you.</p> <p>Glad your last minute travel capsule decisions were sensible, and sounds like you packed extremely well. It gets cold in Europe - out of the blue the weather turns - so yes, sorry you missed those warmer layers. In Paris, London, and Amsterdam especially. Yet you sound happy and that's a great achievement. WELL DONE! :)</p> <p>LOVE that you shopped on your trip!!! Items look wonderful and I bet you wear them with verve. The dresses will be put into Summer rotation soon! Excited to see them all in action.&nbsp;</p> <p>Looking adorably Sporty and Natural on your bike! Welcome back from your beautiful trip.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395993 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:49:12 +0000 Irina 2395993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great report. Thanks!<br />Last time we were in Paris, I regretted not having my trench but it’s impossible to pack everything especially if you go to multiple locations.&nbsp;<div>I like your new clothes. The skirt is absolutely fabulous!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395986 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:42:36 +0000 Dee 2395986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful photos, sounds like a great trip. Your dresses are so darn cute. Enjoyed your fashion report too.<br /> Btw, what was the name of the boutique in the Latin quarter in Paris? I'm heading to France in a couple of weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395984 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:34:57 +0000 Janet 2395984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! The pics are great. I’ve been curious about Croatia. And your new items look fab. </p> <p>I’m taking note of your packing observations. I leave for my Camino Frances/Portugal trip a week from today and I’m mostly packed, but I’m now thinking that it may be good to take one pair of pants that are not wide-legged. I have a pair of black Lululemon joggers that may be really useful in wet weather. I’m trying to keep my packing very streamlined even though I will have a service take my luggage from one town to the next along the Camino (I’ll be sick to death of my hiking clothes by the time I reach Santiago de Compostella after a month of walking, so the week or so when we visit Portugal I’ll have some other less gear-ish options). Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395974 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:58:04 +0000 Suz 2395974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous photos, <b>Sal,</b> and wow, you got a lot of shopping done, I'd say! The dresses look terrific and should work well for your summer -- nice to feel prepared in advance! And how lovely to have these items as reminders of a wonderful trip. Love the pics of you cycling. I would really enjoy a cycling holiday at some point. It would not suit Mr. Suz so I will have to find a friend to travel with. Or maybe with my kid.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395973 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:12:51 +0000 Sal 2395973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa. The cord blazer is really useful as it’s cosy and unstructured but a bit smarter than a cardigan.</p> <p>Sharan thank you! I hope I wear the dresses a fair bit. It’s cool spring here so I am not quite wearing them yet. The gingham knit is easy for work and will get lots of wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395972 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:04:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2395972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the fun report and gorgeous photos! Your observations on fashions in each locale are so interesting. The new items you found are terrific--a bit different than what I see in stores, and perhaps unusual for you, too, while very in keeping with your style. I enjoy wearable souvenirs! And go Team Wear, already getting use out of the new pieces during your trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395968 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 03:05:02 +0000 Lisa 2395968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful trip! And how fun you were able to wear your new items right away! The prints and colors you've selected are lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395961 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 02:46:03 +0000 Sal 2395961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lise! It’s not too far from where you live is it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395959 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 02:17:08 +0000 Star (Lise) 2395959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new items are totally fab Sal. Some of the pics look so similar to where I live on the Bulgarian coast.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/back-from-travelling-and-some-observation#post-2395952 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 01:36:59 +0000 Sal 2395952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We arrived back two weeks ago but have been getting over jet lag and back into work with some travel locally in the mix too.</p> <p>Packing and WIW</p> <p>I wore all my clothes and shoes extensively. We had varied weather and activities. I changed my packing list several times and ended up making some good calls including<br /> - flat sneakers as well as trail runners. I ended up using them on the bike at the end so they were well needed. All shoes were good but I was pleased to have two sneaker options.<br /> - taking my Athleta Brooklyn pants - I used them for my long travel days on the plane or bus - easy to wash and dry and very comfortable. I am pleased I took these rather than the wide leg cargo pants as my other pants options were loose. Sometimes a more narrow fit is better.<br /> - I only took one swimsuit and this was fine. I had two pool swims, four in the Adriatic and two in lakes.<br /> - my dinner options were good. One of my friends had a different dress for each evening whereas I rotated three outfits mostly. But I liked the looks.<br /> - the only time I felt less stylish was in Paris when we had two cooler days. I regretted not having jeans available with a light jacket. But I had to make calls with four weeks and a mix of activities.<br /> - I did not take a sewing kit and regret that. I pulled off two buttons - they are mended now I am back but I would have done that on the road.</p> <p>Fashion observations<br /> - Zagreb had lots of women in midaxi dresses and jumpsuits. Very natural and easy and appealing to me. They have a lot of lingerie and shoe shops!!<br /> - the rest of Croatia is more casual and lots of tourists are in the mix. Some people were very glamorous with evening dresses and blown out hair and lots of cleavage. Wide leg pants are very prevalent.<br /> - Sarajevo is a melting pot of culture and there were well dressed Muslim tourists with immaculate makeup and elegant hijabs. In the mix were lots of more casually dressed people as well. There are no restrictions on what you wear.<br /> - Slovenia had so many cyclists in the city and rural areas. We had a very wet day and I admired the practical capes worn over city clothes. I didn’t look much at the shops there but I admired the euro chic sneakers and jeans worn.<br /> - ah Paris. Silk scarves, trench coats, well cut trousers and jeans, loafers and sneakers. Natural hair and makeup. Even at the rugby people have a sense of style. I loved the people watching.</p> <p>What did I buy?</p> <p>I did some shopping. One linen skirt, two summer dresses, a soft cord blazer, and a knit top. I also got a cycling tee and scarf and card wallet. I found a wonderful boutique in the French Quarter and had fun - the dresses are the same but different colours and patterns. I wore the dress on my travels<br /> And the gingham print top has been useful for work. </p> <p>I don’t have any more WIW pictures than the earlier ones I posted whilst away. Here are a small selection of other photos taken.</p> <p>1-2 Zagreb- loved the trendy outfit<br /> 3 rural Croatia<br /> 4 - early morning in Split, Croatia<br /> 5-6 Brac, Croatia<br /> 7 Hvar, Croatia<br /> 8- cycling in Dalmatia<br /> 9-10 Bosnia - a Derlish house and the 1984 Olympics bobsled track<br /> 11-14 Slovenia scenes<br /> 15-16 Paris including view from our apartment and from the Printemps terrace.</p> <p>Thanks for looking! </p>