https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 11:39:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review/page/2#post-212478 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:50:59 +0000 sinead 212478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So happy that Shiny is back! I really have missed your outfit inspirations! You have not idea how much you helped me figure out smart casual and business casual. Hope you can show us some outfits soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review/page/2#post-212465 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:36:56 +0000 quail 212465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, I'm a newbie and didn't realize you've been gone - I've seen so many of your posts. I love your reviews - I'm another petite who lives in the Boston area. I especially love that shawl collar jacket! Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review/page/2#post-212458 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:30:54 +0000 Inge 212458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Shiny!! You've bought some incredible pieces and I hope we get to see you sport them soon. Very curious about all the Fall outfits you are planning;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review/page/2#post-212456 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:29:00 +0000 kellygirl 212456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Waving! Hi Shiny! So nice to see you post again. I've missed your petite style too. Thanks for the BR review. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212453 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:26:22 +0000 MNsara 212453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Shiny! It's nice to see your post and see your BR reviews. You always have such good taste and insight.<br /> You'll love the new photo option when you take pics </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212439 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:00:22 +0000 Debbie 212439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to see you back. Love the color blocked cardigan. Will have to go and try it on.<br /> All the pieces you got are great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212412 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:32:52 +0000 Becky 212412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Shiny, how good to see you posting again! My petite inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212337 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:54:41 +0000 tarzy 212337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Shiny! It's so nice to read a post from you again! I look forward to seeing pics of your great outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212334 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:45:34 +0000 shiny 212334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sparky, I go to the BR in Chestnut Hill mall. It was one of the original to offer petites. ProTip: go Tuesday morning. That's when they get their new shipments in. Also, you can now sign up for a stylist to help you - they will set aside items for you. If I go during the workday (not weekends) I've always received personalized attention, which is great. </p> <p>Renata, work/home life has been busy, but I have also been busy in my spare time internet time participating in other forums. Not fashion related. Using a different username than this one. One of these communities sometimes gets into fashion questions, and I've been pointing people here. This really is the best place for fashion advice AND the best community of women for discussing fashion! </p> <p>Otherwise, I'm a huge Facebook addict - if anyone's on there that I'm not already friends with, send me a PM and I'll add you. I really love how the new YLF home page is like a FB live feed. Great idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212313 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:06:09 +0000 Laura 212313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shiny! Glad to see you back and posting! Hope to see photos of you modelling outfits with your patented fabulous Shiny pose soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212305 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:49:25 +0000 rute 212305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>welcome back!!!!</p> <p>Fab new goodies! That animal print cardi is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212210 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:05:09 +0000 Misia 212210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now you know how we have missed you here! You had me wonder many times what is going on in your life to keep you away for so long!<br /> You got yourself pretty much ready for fall, I think everything will look fab on you Shiny:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212205 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:56:26 +0000 Sparky 212205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back, Shiny! I feel like I know you a little from reading past posts (especially on YLF get-togethers). I'm also in the Boston area, and wanted to ask which store you go to? I often buy petite so would love to know. </p> <p>Your new purchases are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212204 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:53:49 +0000 Michelle 212204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just had to squee abit at your return!! So great to see you back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212197 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:36:35 +0000 chewyspaghetti 212197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now we just need to see pics of the things on It's really nice to see you around again, Jennifer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212193 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:26:07 +0000 Lena 212193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, Shiny! So good to see you back!!! :)</p> <p>Thanks for the heads up on BR sweaters. I've always been partial to their merino wool, and this post is making me feel very cozy (I was nearly freezing before). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212178 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:07:54 +0000 Mae 212178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny! I remember you from my last foray on YLF (last summer). Glad you're back! I have been drooling over that BR ruffle cardi, so I'm happy to see someone will be sporting it. Post pics? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212169 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:53:52 +0000 Anonymous 212169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything is so beautiful, especially the pacific &amp; colorblock cardigans, I love I must check that trench in person. Enjoy ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212162 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:44:25 +0000 Anonymous 212162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, it's so exciting to see your post! You have the best eye and attention to detail, so I always pay attention to your choices. The cascading cardi and Sabrina jacket are especially intriging. Welcome back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212146 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:26:48 +0000 shiny 212146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, you know where to find me. :-)</p> <p>(Missed you too!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212141 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:23:25 +0000 Maya 212141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, before I even read your post I just had to say I am jumping up and down with excitement at seeing your name here again! I *just* mentioned how I missed your presence here yesterday, and I truly do. You are fab! </p> <p>Now to read what you actually wrote.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212139 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:22:39 +0000 shiny 212139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shana, give them another try! I completely relate to what you are saying. There were a few "dark" years there for me, as well, with BR. I think they are getting back on track. More jewel tones, for sure! But also more what I think of as "90s" BR - lots of beige and black. Which can be a snore, unless you need the basics. But jewel tones are mixed in there as well. </p> <p>I nearly also bought a python clutch. So adorable. I may yet go get it, when my wallet recovers. Oh, and there was a brown leather jacket that was to die for... </p> <p>The only thing I almost bought at AT was this dress:</p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=26824&#038;N=1200007&#038;pCategoryId=3939&#038;categoryId=180&#038;Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_180&#038;loc=TN&#038;defaultColor=Black&#038;defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/catal.....pe=Regular</a></p> <p>I just don't get enough use out of dresses in Fall/winter, so I skipped it over. Fits great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212132 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:17:38 +0000 shiny 212132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julijuli - great question! The one I bought is black/cream. I did not see a brown one in the store, but you're right, the one on the site is brown, isn't it? </p> <p>The store I shop at is one of the flagship petite branches, so it's possible that it's just a matter of time. I saw it and it was the first thing I tried on... it called my name... it was meant for me... LOL... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212130 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:17:27 +0000 shana 212130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember reading that BR got a new creative director back in the spring of '09(?). He was from Talbots as far as I recall and somehow right around that time all the fits changed and nothing worked for me any more. In addition, everything seemed to have embellished shoulders (lots of Star Trek looks going on) which totally don't work on my body type. All of these changes plus the lack of the jewel tones (especially in petites which would only have the black &amp; grey version of every item in regular) that were so popular in the winter of '08/'09 made BR a little meh to me which was sad since I was a BRaholic for many years prior! I have been sticking to ATL, J Crew &amp; ON mostly with a little AT now and then! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212128 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:15:27 +0000 shiny 212128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi April! The new site drew me back. So pretty! Of course, I have to test out the functionality Greg &amp; Team spent so much time developing. </p> <p>I have to say I'm intrigued with the new photo posting capability. At xmas I got a new camera, but then shortly after, I had problems with my photobucket account, which is a major reason I stopped posting (along with life interfering, and other interests drawing me away). So maybe I will get back into regular posting... especially now that it's fall. Fall is so much more interesting, fashion-wise, than summer. I'm learning that I can get away with a very small summer wardrobe, which is pretty boring to photograph or talk about. </p> <p>I've been lurking - I do not miss the blog, even if I don't comment. And I do check in the forum at least once a week. You're all never too far from my thoughts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212126 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:14:54 +0000 julijuli 212126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shiny - welcome back! All of your purchases look adorable - I want to see them on. I had a question on the trench - you mentioned that it's a cream/black plaid but the site says it's brown? Are there actually 2 colors available? It looks really nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212117 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:09:57 +0000 shiny 212117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shana, I really loved AT last year, and had the better luck there. This season... meh... I am having major fit issues there, for some reason! I like the looks, they just don't fit me quite right. I dropped a lot of weight over the past year, so I'm between sizes at AT. BR is fitting me lots better, and thankfully, I love their looks this season - did not so much last year.</p> <p>The Sabrina jacket would fit right in with a smart casual look. It looks super sharp, yet feels like you are wearing a sweat shirt. So comfy! I sized down to a 00 on this one - partly because they didn't have a 0 or a 2p. The 00 fits "cheekily" on me. It will take the place of my usual cropped cardi look (though it's not quite cropped cardi length - cheeky length!). </p> <p>Lisa, I'm planning on a major cull soon. I have a few sweaters I've held on too long - they've gotten pilly. But I couldn't bear to part with them, because I had no replacements. This is prompting me to let go! They aren't direct replacements (not cropped). I would've replaced last season (should have!) but I had much poorer luck. Everything was too long, or too cascadey. These strike the right balance for me, somehow. I am VERY picky about my cardigans because in Boston in the winter I live in them - frankly, I get totally sick and tired of them by late winter. Cannot really have enough, around here. </p> <p>JG - I hear the teal too! </p> <p>Shell - have missed you! Still wearing pink? I have also been replacing my loungewear. My youngest has finally got me embracing American Eagle (Aerie) hoodies and sweats.... So soft... I thought of you the other day, because I *nearly* bought a bright pink hoodie. But DH talked me into boring gray. Now seeing your name, I'm wishing I had gone with the pink..... sigh.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212111 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:04:30 +0000 April 212111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Be still my heart -- there's our Shiny! I scrolled down expecting to see, as I always do, "Posted 1 year ago," but it was really and truly a recent post. How wonderful to see you again. How have you been? Love your shopping haul -- nice work! </p> <p>Maya was just saying (yesterday) that she missed you -- she's going to be so excited! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212098 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:58:23 +0000 shana 212098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another hearty welcome back! I am eagerly taking notes on your reviews - I am a bigger version of you so I love to copycat your looks! I am not in the market for any business wear but I love the Sabrina jacket and am intrigued by the cascading cardi both of which could fit into a more smart casual look. I haven't shopped at BR for ages (other than accessories)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-review#post-212097 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:57:50 +0000 Lisa 212097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have assembled a very nice sweater wardrobe. My fave is the color block sweater, I almost purchased that one myself, until I realized I already own too many cardi's and couldn't bear to part with one to add this new gem. (trying to implement a one in one out rule) </p>