https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 11:01:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie#post-1589428 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:20:42 +0000 DonnaF 1589428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inner magpie?&nbsp; I think mine is outer!&nbsp; I have silver clogs, a silver linen jacket (same one that Joy has), and a lightweight silver v-neck pullover, and a silver short sleeve T is scheduled to be delivered on Friday.&nbsp; I wear a fair amount of gray and colors that go with gray, so I find silver useful.&nbsp; I like silver jewelry, but not diamonds, CZ, or other gemstones or similarly embellished clothing.&nbsp; Too blingy, LOL.</p> <p>I prefer gold with black, but my hair is salt'n'pepper so I think that's why I've gravitated to silver since it blends in.&nbsp; My metallics are pretty casual, so I don't feel like they're holiday only.&nbsp; I still want pewter shoes and boots and a pewter and/or silver bag since I'm trying to swear off black for those things, esp. since my hair is no longer black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie#post-1589360 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:36:13 +0000 Anonymous 1589360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've only recently added shiny tops as I think that they call attention to less than perfect skin. Maybe I no longer care. Still I reach more for sparkle in shoes and bags than clothing. The clothing with sparkle comes out mostly this time of year or for evening. Today I am wearing metallic bronze jeans for daytime, but only because of the season and because the Random Outfit Generator gave me an outfit using them that I wanted to try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie#post-1589348 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:36:16 +0000 catgirl 1589348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love metallics and will often wear a blingy necklace to satisfy the magpie need.&nbsp; The Indian side of me is always drawn to bright and sparkly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie#post-1589230 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:50:45 +0000 lyn67 1589230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like subtle sparkles a lot(but have only a few items, as very picky). I like them &nbsp;for every day use, too- but only if done on blacks or greys for me. Any other can look just too artificial or overdone on me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie#post-1589193 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 04:53:38 +0000 Gigi 1589193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you have a glam side. I like sparkly things too. I have a metallic coated denim skirt, plus some items from WHBM with the requisite rhinestones. Sparkly things just make me happy, I guess! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie#post-1589158 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 03:28:28 +0000 Laurinda 1589158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple scarves and a jacket with metallic threads in the weave. This subtle sparkle fits in just about anywhere, and cheers my <i>inner magpie</i> ;-).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie#post-1589119 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 01:46:55 +0000 unfrumped 1589119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aquamarine, I'm afraid that applies to me, too. <br />Items like metallic handbags or some types of shoes can work in the "real world" to provide a shimmer outlet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie#post-1589110 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 01:40:23 +0000 Aquamarine 1589110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have very few sparkly things because I know I won't wear them beyond the holidays, so yes I guess they are sort of orphans. I just don't have the lifestyle that requires lots of shimmer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/channeling-your-inner-magpie#post-1589085 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:31:55 +0000 unfrumped 1589085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Has anyone seen this metallic jacket IRL?<br />I &nbsp;find the material interesting. There are a couple of reviews that are very critical of the fabrication, but I've seen the skirt and tops and don't find it off-putting, as long as you know it's more casual shine than luxe-tux type. The skirt fabric was attractive but was unforgiving as to fit, but I think the jacket might work differently. Or maybe the reviewers are on target!</p> <p>I may try it! &nbsp;I would have to consider whether I'm "oversparkled" since I am planning on the metallic tux jacket. This is a very intriguing color, metallic but neutral, less "evening" than the silver tux. It's short so would not be good for pants, on me, so that may be a deal-breaker unless it's total fabness with skirts.</p> <p>I'm wondering why I'm drawn to metallic toppers and tops. Could be I'm just a hoochie-magpie at heart. Or could be that I find it more difficult to add sparkle with jewelry. No pierced ears, so sparkly earrings are hard to do and feel current. Usually wear fairly high necklines, which in theory <u>should</u> work with various types of dressy necklaces, but not always. Or it may be that actual dressy dresses are hard &nbsp;to find and even harder if searching for not-black, lighter and more luminous colors.</p> <p>I vowed once to "stay versatile" and focus on tops or dresses that are a neutral backdrop for dressy accessories, but somehow that has been harder than expected. Plus I often need sleeves or even a jacket.</p> <p>Over to you--have metallic or sparkly tops and toppers been a help, or a hindrance; are they prone to orphan-hood? </p>