https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:39:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases/page/2#post-2165511 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:44:55 +0000 Helena 2165511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone so much for all the feedback - read and appreciated!<br />&nbsp;<br />Angie, you are right (of course you are) - far smarter to shop based on actual needs that come up in real-time, vs. trying to anticipate and shop for them in advance, in service of an arbitrary shopping 'fast'.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases/page/2#post-2165507 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:27:49 +0000 Jules 2165507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You didn’t mention it but I really like that scarf too - I have something a bit similar (a plaid blanket scarf in my core colours) and it’s turned out to be such a workhorse for several years now as it goes with almost everything I wear in winter while providing interest from the pattern, and works as both an outside scarf over my coat and an indoor shawl. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165478 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:04:12 +0000 Janet 2165478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whatever the rules might be, I don’t see how these pieces would fail you! They are well thought out and fit seamlessly into your wardrobe. Love the boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165436 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 03:24:45 +0000 Gigi 2165436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the Blondo boots! Blondo is my go-to for nicer-looking winter footwear that can withstand the nasty weather. I bought a pair of similar-colored Aquatalias last year and love the "quiet statement" too.</p> <p>I like the necklace! It is eye-catching without being gaudy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165370 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:34:20 +0000 Angie 2165370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER look that is SIMPAT you :)</p> <p>I love the "H" necklace!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not sure I understand the "rule". It's wiser to buy a few thoughtful items at a time, ROAD TEST, assess, and re-evaluate.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165179 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 20:01:38 +0000 Style Fan 2165179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the boots!&nbsp; I am tempted to try them in a colour that works for me.&nbsp; The necklace adds just the right touch.&nbsp; I do love my Lulu's, and I am considering another pair.&nbsp; I hope your dupes work out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165171 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:22:41 +0000 Suz 2165171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those boots are super fab! I love them. Of course I would never criticize anyone for buying weatherproof red boots!&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the necklace, too -- it really does add a little something!&nbsp;</p> <p>Sensible advice for capsule creation, too. Sometimes it makes sense to go slow and add as needed!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165169 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:05:02 +0000 Jenni NZ 2165169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new strategy seems really successful and congratulations for that. I don’t really work with capsules as such but certainly pretty much enter each new season with enough clothes and gradually notice holes throughout said season- which usually means I can buy on sale. Buying full price near the start of a season happens rarely. I did do it this summer buying my new top in December, the first month of summer. I think it mainly happened because my wardrobe has whittled down in numbers gradually and I could see I would definitely wear another beautiful top enough.<br /> Your new H necklace is so pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165130 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:54:45 +0000 Laurie 2165130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw - I just ordered my necklaces from Rack. Haven't arrived yet, will update on quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165123 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:21:09 +0000 Helena 2165123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, just a quick response to thank everyone for the feedback and answer questions asked:</p> <p>- Shevia, get one, we could be necklace twinsies (with Angie too!) - Anthro still has them, and there are tons of dupes on Etsy!</p> <p>- Ummlila, they are suede, and whatever way Blondo treats their suede, it wears like Teflon in winter conditions. I will give them an extra spray just to be on the safe side.</p> <p>Suntiger and Robin, I'll do a post when the pants arrive - to me, they were expensive by Amazon standards (about $60 Cdn) but that's still less than half the Lulu cost, so if they are good, then it will be worth it. There's another dupe that seems to be more popular according to blogs, etc. and was slightly lower cost, but they were back-ordered and I'd rather maximize how much I can wear these this season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165118 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:53:49 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2165118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially love the boots -- are they leather or suede? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165113 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:19:29 +0000 Anonymous 2165113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great boots- and I'm curious about the pants too! I don't want to spend a lot on things I'm wearing at home that will get subjected to kitty claws! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165112 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:10:37 +0000 RobinF 2165112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pieces to add. Love the boots and necklace and I'm curious about the pants. I like the Lulu on the fly's but can't bring myself to spend the money. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165098 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:22:01 +0000 Bijou 2165098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great items, those boots are beautiful and the necklace, fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165092 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:02:46 +0000 kkards 2165092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually think this is a really smart way to shop. And I’m 100% aligned with using footwear to add some pop to an outfit, and these boots look fab!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165090 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:49:06 +0000 Star (Lise) 2165090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such good, practical advice to shop once you really know your needs.&nbsp; Love that shade of red, and your necklace is very cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165042 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:21:49 +0000 SarahD8 2165042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena I love this journey for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165038 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:08:34 +0000 Glory 2165038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your approach is excellent. Wear the capsule and see what’s missing. I love these burgundy boots and the necklace is fab too. I’ve had great success with Reitmans in the past so fingers crossed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165025 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:21:56 +0000 Jaime 2165025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blondos are gorgeous and perfect for you. And now I want an a-LEX-is necklace too ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165015 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:11:25 +0000 slim cat 2165015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boots look perfect on you - love the color! You did great with your purchases - waiting for more outfits later ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2165010 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:02:09 +0000 Sal 2165010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great additions Helena.&nbsp; Love them for you.</p> <p>I often find after a challenge (capsule/no-buy or even a tracking challenge) that I am targeted on where my gaps are.&nbsp; It makes sense to me because they are times you are struggling for your real life not what you think you might wear.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2164998 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:53:41 +0000 nemosmom 2164998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Well, I certainly hope you aren't beating yourself up too much - the pieces you picked up seamlessly slip into your capsule and so the rest of your wardrobe, too.&nbsp; Your approach of shopping after wearing your capsule for a spell definitely makes way more sense - how else do you know what you want or what will work if you haven't put the pieces through their paces, yet?&nbsp; Your boots are killer fab, and your H necklace is the perfect addition.&nbsp; (And, goodness, that wine shade is gorgeous!)<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I pledged a no-buy month for January, then proceeded to replace a handful of tees and added two scarves that I really don't NEED. Sigh. I should know better than to make resolutions in January.... *eyes the Oreo package*<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2164993 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:12:58 +0000 madeline 2164993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice boots and great coordination with the scarf. Love the necklace too. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2164991 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:52:47 +0000 Laurie 2164991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that outfit - the boots and scarf are beautiful!&nbsp;</p> <p>I am wearing my L necklace right now, like your H! It is one of my favorite necklaces (plus, my son bought it for me a couple of summers ago). I just ordered a bunch of them for several of my friends. All of us have a rough birthday in 2021, so I am loading up on small things to help in the transition! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2164989 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:45:51 +0000 cjh 2164989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super gorgeous boots! Great necklace, and hope the other new items turn out to be just as fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2164987 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:38:10 +0000 LaPed 2164987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those boots look perfect; good call. And your monogram necklace is really fun! Yay for a jewelry refresh.&nbsp;</p> <p>I often find myself shopping more toward the end of a season, once I have some "notes" on what's working and what's missing. It's so hard to know what's what early in the season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2164986 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:24:18 +0000 rachylou 2164986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your acquisitions! I think there’s A LOT to be said for making a capsule and working with it before shopping. I think I’ve wasted quite a bit of money and time shopping for an idea in the past when I should have had a look at what’s in my closet first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2164983 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:10:13 +0000 Mirjana 2164983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots are beautiful, you look fantastic. Forget the rules. Believe me I do the same sometimes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2164982 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:01:48 +0000 unfrumped 2164982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do think it is helpful to work things into wardrobe in not- overwhelming amounts if the idea is to have a more streamlined wardrobe. I know it take me longer than I thought, to see how many different ways to wear something, whether it’s going to launder well, feel comfortable, discover shoe issues.<br /> That doesn’t mean one can’t get a season’s worth of things in one go, if great items are turning up. And, it can also be a good strategy to completely<br /> “ not shop” for periods of time, since we are barraged with temptations even by “ just looking “.<br /> So if you can find your happy place for getting the items and value you’re after, that’s great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/broken-rules-and-better-purchases#post-2164980 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:42:53 +0000 Murph11 2164980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Someone once said, "Rules were made to be broken." Sometimes you just need to go rogue!&nbsp;Love the boots and asymmetrical H! </p>