https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:03:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1321634 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 18:47:33 +0000 Anonymous 1321634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Carla: &nbsp;I love all three things here! &nbsp;The loafers are fab - I want to check out Town Shoes here and see if they are available. &nbsp;I'm permanently on the hunt for just the right metallic shoe. &nbsp;I have great luck with the Martin fit pant at BR - hope you do to! &nbsp;Your commute is a killer to those of us living in smaller cities, but an hour of quiet time can be a good thing! &nbsp;Look forward to seeing more of your posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1321630 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 18:43:38 +0000 cheryl 1321630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pieces. Those shoes are gorgeous and I really like the slacks as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1321544 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 15:54:19 +0000 Beth Ann 1321544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful choices, Carla!&nbsp; You will, of course, need an awesome boot and collection this winter, too.&nbsp; You'd also have the choice of nodding to the 80's and wearing sassy sneaks on your commute, changing when you get to work.&nbsp; I drive to work, but since my University is horrible about clearing sidewalks of snow, I often change my shoes when I arrive.</p> <p>If I had a train commute, I would read all those books I've been dying to read! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1321516 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:57:13 +0000 donnat 1321516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shoes are gorgeous! I dont envy your commute, but you will get some nice relax time in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1321513 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 14:53:34 +0000 Angie 1321513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer additions. Enjoy.&nbsp;xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1321400 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 05:24:20 +0000 Mia 1321400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great additions. I have always found shopping in Toronto to be great but haven't been recently enough to offer specific suggestions. Happy hunting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1321017 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:09:30 +0000 Anonymous 1321017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the shoes and the bag. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320923 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 17:14:34 +0000 rachylou 1320923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those loafers are great!</p> <p>I gave up and do the switch-shoes thing when I take the bus and have to walk to the bus stop. Got some relatively light weight loafer flats. Easy Spirits, I think they are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320816 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:33:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1320816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great new items Carla for your new lifestyle. Glad you're settling in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320803 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:10:40 +0000 Mo 1320803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smart moves. &nbsp;Adjusting to your changing environment is totally understandable. &nbsp;<br />I find I've only worn heels once in the last 2 months, myself. &nbsp;Maybe time to stop buying them, and just wear the few pair I already have when the need or desire arises? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320799 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:08:41 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1320799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the loafer too. &nbsp;Very nice. &nbsp;I am definitely not envious of your commute. &nbsp;It usually takes me 20-25 minutes to get to work.<br />If the shoes don't work, you might want to try the Sam Edelman Aster. &nbsp;I have them in a nude color but they come in a lot of colors from neutrals to brights. &nbsp;The Bay has them in black.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/aster-0084-aster-blk--24">http://www.thebay.com/webapp/w.....er-blk--24</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320762 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:05:47 +0000 Anonymous 1320762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The loafers are wonderful and I'm smitten with the coral and cognac bag, what's not to like? :)&nbsp;</p> <p>So glad you're setting in now Carla.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320743 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:36:06 +0000 kerry 1320743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Welcome to Toronto Runcarla! I live in the west end and work midtown so I don't see downtown much. You live two extremes - small town and 9th floor!</p> <p>Cute shoes and a practical choice. There is TONS of great shopping downtown. I'm sure you'll have fun exploring. I don't envy you your commute but at least you're on the train and not battling QEW or 401 traffic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320666 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 07:13:09 +0000 rabbit 1320666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All look like good choices, I really like the shoes and bag. &nbsp;I hope you enjoy the train ride, good reading time </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320664 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 07:10:26 +0000 Gigi 1320664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great loafers! And I love color blocking too...great bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320561 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 03:54:00 +0000 LACeleste 1320561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new life sounds very exciting! The best of both worlds. I really love your purchases. I bet that tote is amazing with your hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320559 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 03:47:58 +0000 amiable 1320559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh - those shoes are incredibly cool! &nbsp;Love the bag and the trousers too - great choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320491 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 02:23:24 +0000 Aida 1320491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab loafers Carla! They're perfectly current (the pointy toe helps, but loafers are definitely still around)&nbsp;AND they're metallic, too fun Good to hear that you're sorting out what works and what doesn't with the new commute. Crossing fingers for the inseam on the new trousers, go go PPL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/country-mouse-in-the-cityjuly-purchases#post-1320489 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 02:20:17 +0000 Carla 1320489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After 26 years of living and working in a community of around 40 thousand, DH and I have relocated to an even smaller community (16,000) but it is within an hour commute to the biggest city in Canada...and that is where I work! </p> <p>Last week I started the commute, a 1 hour train ride along the lake shore, past orchards and vineyards, interspersed with towns and then the suburbs of Toronto. I then have a 5 minute walk from the train station to an office tower,where I work on the 9th floor.</p> <p>I'm quickly realizing that anything but a flat or low wedge shoe will not work. My pointy toe BCBG shoes are getting constant wear, so I am going to invest in some more comfy flats, starting with the silver pointy toe loafers below. I hope I'm not too late for this trend! I think they will work nicely with what I have now, and I see wearing them with winter white. They are leather and from Towne Shoes and are comfy right out of the box. I also couldn't resist this cognac and coral/red bag from Danier. The tote style works better than any other for me, and I am able to slip my lunch bag inside as well as my iPad or Kobo or magazine once I removed the snap in pouch/divider. Cognac always works for me, and I'm still not over colour blocking!</p> <p>I donated the navy blue Louben trousers that just weren't working for me. I think they were too large (size 12) and high waisted. I'm giving these BR Martin cut (size 6!) suit trousers (cotton and other fabrics) a trial. They fit lower on the hip and have a long inseam :-). Finally PPL?!</p> <p>After a no buy June, purchases are still modest for July. I need to schuss out the Big City style trends and learn where the good shops are. </p> <p>(Shopping suggestions from folks who know downtown Toronto would be welcomed!) </p>