https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:42:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1034051 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:18:44 +0000 Sara L. 1034051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great boots!&nbsp; I love your visuals with the backpack.&nbsp; I wouldn't have guessed height would make such a difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033867 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:20:44 +0000 kkards 1033867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the booties. i know that you feel that the backpack in #3 is to big, but i really like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033811 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 05:22:10 +0000 ManidipaM 1033811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FUNky boots! And this from a gal with pointy-toe poison eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033794 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 04:28:41 +0000 rae 1033794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ZOMG, the booties! So, so, cool. As is that black/white top. Total wantsies on both... you know I went straight to the boot pics, so I have to go fan myself for a while before returning to the backpacks, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033772 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:46:06 +0000 Adelfa 1033772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm guessing you'll be really happy with your new backpack. And the booties are a great combination of refined and rugged--a combo that appeals to me too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033767 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:37:41 +0000 catgirl 1033767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033749 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:08:54 +0000 Jaime 1033749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those booties! And I do so appreciate seeing these things on someone who is close to my height (although I would have never guessed it if you hadn't told us). Waiting for the new backpack to arrive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033658 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:33:39 +0000 merwoman 1033658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great visuals regarding backpack sizing - thank you for posting this Denise.&nbsp; I find the same thing in handbags - the scale&nbsp;can often be&nbsp;overwhelming on my frame.&nbsp;&nbsp;LOVE your boots - you were wise to snap them up when you did...imagine how disappointed you would be if they were gone come October. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033536 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:44:43 +0000 rachylou 1033536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots are great!</p> <p>I sympathise on the backpack issue. I know exactly what you're talking about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033532 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:39:51 +0000 donnat 1033532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow who knew? Hope the smaller bag turns out for you. Nice booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033527 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:30:25 +0000 cobaltblue 1033527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful booties! Fingers crossed that your backpack works out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033513 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 22:57:02 +0000 deb 1033513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cannot believe how large the backpacks are. They make you look like a kindergartner with a big kid backpack. Good call on those and I hope the new one works better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033509 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 22:51:11 +0000 Angie 1033509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope the new smaller backpack works out and killer new pointy toe booties. Perfect for Queen Trendy Urban Farm Gal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033395 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:50:40 +0000 Glory 1033395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the shoes. Love the concept of the backpack for you and hope you find one that scales better. I had no idea so much appreciate the illustration </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033379 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:38:48 +0000 jayne 1033379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great illustration of the true size of things. Love the styles you have picked so it is too bad they are too big.&nbsp; I have to remind myself alot that the pictures can lie when perusing online shopping. But I also loved that two tone shirt.&nbsp; So cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033350 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:21:49 +0000 texstyle 1033350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those booties look perfect on you - great decision to buy!&nbsp; The backpacks do look huge on petite you - great illustration. I hope the next one works out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033328 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:08:52 +0000 Anonymous 1033328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the booties!</p> <p>I tried a backpack from Zara and loved it but had the opposite problem! It was too small for what I needed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033316 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:55:43 +0000 annagybe 1033316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the shoes.<br /> Good luck on the backpack hunt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033311 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:52:16 +0000 Suz 1033311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>FAB</b> booties!! I am swooning here. You look amazing in those. Also nodding with Mo about shirt in #6.&nbsp;</p> <p>And thank you for the most instructive post about bag sizes. I often have this experience and have learned to be extremely wary and to look at what the measurements say. My "tote" is actually what they usually call a "shopper." Ha!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033306 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:48:33 +0000 Mo 1033306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know this is totally off the point - but your shirt in #6 is awesome! &nbsp;Okay, back to backpacks, lol. &nbsp;I had a 'tiny' one in the 90's that I can't remember the brand of. &nbsp;I feel you on the sizing issues. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033300 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:45:19 +0000 CocoLion 1033300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! &nbsp;I thought it might be instructive if I posted how different these bags look on a shorter person. &nbsp;Also because I am short waisted it is most pronounced. &nbsp;The bag that ends on the waist of the models ends below the rear on me.</p> <p>Since I don't get to do much B&amp;M shopping, I have started to develop a model vs. me eye for fit. &nbsp;Even things like necklaces can look very different on me. &nbsp;The biggest issue is tops and jackets. &nbsp;I truly need a petite top and jacket, but the selections available tend not to be as fashion-forward as I would like. &nbsp;I continue to think this is a business opportunity. &nbsp;I used to love shopping in Tokyo and Hong Kong because I am average there not petite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033271 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:18:33 +0000 talific 1033271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely like the Brian Atwood bag much better than the other two. It's super cute, I hope it ends up being a good size for you. Also those boots are awesome!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033270 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:18:02 +0000 goldenpig 1033270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that is a big difference in the backpacks between you and the models! That's weird because you seemed really tall to me based on your WIWs, I would never have guessed that you're petite. Hope the third time's the charm! The booties look great with your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033268 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:15:04 +0000 biscuitsmom 1033268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/backpack-update-and-freebird-western-oxford-pointy-toe-bootie-review#post-1033266 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:13:06 +0000 CocoLion 1033266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have purchased and returned two backpacks so far. &nbsp;Both of them fail mainly on this point: &nbsp;they are way too big on my petite frame. &nbsp;They look so different on the models! &nbsp;I guess I need to start re-imagining bags on my short self the same way I re-imagine tops, coats etc.</p> <p>Pictures 1 and 2 -- <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/logan-backpack-rebecca-minkoff/vp/v=1/1592098563.htm?folderID=2534374302166571&amp;fm=hearts-shopbysize-viewall&amp;navFolderId=2534374302166539">Rebecca Minkoff Logan</a> backpack (now sold out) on just barely 5'4" me and the 5'11" model.</p> <p>Pictures 3 and 4 -- Same comparison with the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/montana-backpack-rachel-zoe/vp/v=1/1503734556.htm?folderID=2534374302166571&amp;fm=hearts-shopbysize-viewall&amp;navFolderId=2534374302166539">Rachel Zoe Montana</a> backpack.</p> <p>Picture 5 --&nbsp;The backpack that I now have on order is the<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/juliette-backpack-b-brian-atwood/vp/v=1/1523095040.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize"> B Brian Atwood Juliette </a>backpack. &nbsp;It looks dinky on the model so it might just work on me! &nbsp;I also like that it is more structured.</p> <p>Pictures 6 - 8 --<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/esquina-lace-bootie-freebird-by/vp/v=1/1576578351.htm?fm=search-viewall-shopbysize&amp;colorId=12867"> Freebird Esquina</a> booties. &nbsp;I haven't been able to wear these yet because summer lingers on, I'm still in sandals or work clogs. &nbsp;I jumped on these in early August before the fire&nbsp;(breaking one of my rules not to buy fall merchandise until October-November)&nbsp;because I was afraid they would sell out. &nbsp;I see they are in stock again. &nbsp;They are comfortable and something in between a Western boot/pointy toe bootie/oxford. &nbsp;Note how they work with a cropped pant!&nbsp; </p>