https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:55:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2128188 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:32:23 +0000 Anonymous 2128188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, I found one at coach! Not as nifty/unique as yours but I like it &amp; am changing the strap to spiff it up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125870 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 13:33:40 +0000 Jane 2125870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful! Very stylish! a wonderful selection of blues. It is a super bag and definitely worth the wait.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125867 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 13:26:38 +0000 Bijou 2125867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb - our mornings are chilly, so I wore the trench when it was below 20C. I am glad you enjoy your colder weather, which allows for gorgeous woolen coats.</p> <p>JenniNZ - How great that you have items that have gone the distance. Jumpers from the 1980's that is so fab. My Mum had some clothing from the 1980's that she kept up to her death, but unfortunately she was a different size to me and my sisters, so we gave her lovely clothing to charity.</p> <p>Jenna - I don't feel the heat too much, so that is probably lucky given I live in a hot climate. Maybe you need a new denim bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125851 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:29:46 +0000 Anonymous 2125851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this, Bijou. Such a fun trench. I enjoy the spunky elements of your style. I relate temp wise. I am used to high heat regularly and so 70s or 20c become great excuses to break out jackets and layers, because other times it’s too hot for too long.<br /> Great bag, too.<br /> I had several denim bags in the 80s I wish I’d kept! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125846 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:22:55 +0000 Jenni NZ 2125846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so fun and gorgeous as usual Bijou. You know I don’t think of 2014 and 2016 items as “old”, right?! “Old” is Mum’s 1964 coat or my 1980s jumpers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125840 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 06:35:38 +0000 Deb 2125840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems like a lot of clothing for 25 degrees....that’s shirt and sandal weather. Here in Melbourne it is currently 10 degrees and and we are wearing less although I’d add a coat to go out in the evening when it cools down. I think your opinion of weather is based on Western Australian weather which is very hot, but we certainly have four distinct beautiful seasons in south east.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125828 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 03:13:33 +0000 Jaime 2125828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! Glam and graceful as is your custom! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125826 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 03:07:52 +0000 Bijou 2125826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, so sad that your denim trench was ruined.</p> <p>Carla, thank you. I noticed that you had bought some Mother jeans. I am a huge fan, having worn Mother denim for the last 4 years. My first jeans are still in good condition and so soft and comfy, I have worn them on long distance flights and slept in them.</p> <p>Angie, I am humbled. DH loves the trench too. Thank you for showing your wonderful blue and white polka dot collection, which is beautiful. Love your recent additions and how lovely to have a bag to match your bikini for summer. Tres Chic!</p> <p>Slim Cat, thank you. I have learnt that for me absolute classics never feel quite right. I like trenches, but prefer a trench with polka dots, it just feels more me to have that added detail. </p> <p>Liesbeth, thank you for reminding me to wear my pretty trench. It is a more substantial linen, so more spring and autumn appropriate rather than high summer (well in Australia anyway).</p> <p>Kelly, I plan to take extra care with this bag, given how long it has taken to find one. If only I was a good sewer, then I could make one.</p> <p>Mirjana, so lovely to hear from you. I liked this outfit, as it felt a bit dressy yet casual enough for the weekend.</p> <p>Lisa, I know my ability to visit Canada would most likely only be in your summer and then I would be all rugged up as compared to the locals. It is just that in Australia we are so used to the heat that any temp below 20C is cool. The minimum was about 10C, so it was cool enough for a topper. Oh I remember the Chanel denim bags, amazing. The one I missed out on was in Japan, so not as high end as a Chanel, but just that bit too expensive to buy at the time.</p> <p>Nuanced dream, I really like the denim colours, although I will try the trench with white jeans too as that will be a fun combination.</p> <p>Xtabay, I am enjoying seeing more polka dots in retail too. They make for a fun and slightly retro look.</p> <p>Nemosmom, I love the bag too. </p> <p>Sal, a lightweight coat is good for my climate. I love the look of bigger coats, but the opportunity to wear them is more limited. In NZ, you are lucky as your seasons are more pronounced.</p> <p>Suntiger, yes please move to Australia. You would fit in perfectly, we get lots of sunshine.</p> <p>Phoebe, thank you. I do like to keep things light hearted.</p> <p>Brooklyn, thank you. You have really helped me develop my signature style. I see you and other women on the forum with a style that is authentic to them, and it is so inspiring to just be happy to do my own thing too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125821 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 02:32:07 +0000 Brooklyn 2125821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What slim cat said. Very fun. Very glam. Very Bijou. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125820 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 02:14:49 +0000 Anonymous 2125820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh for heaven's sake you are adorable </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125812 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 01:21:17 +0000 Anonymous 2125812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I have your winters- pleasepleaseplease?<br /> Great trench! I haven't seen denim bags at all for a while, except the ones a farmer's market vendor makes using the backside of jeans :/ I guess that would be a bum bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125811 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 01:01:54 +0000 Sal 2125811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome look Bijou - suits you brilliantly!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125802 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 23:38:16 +0000 nemosmom 2125802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the pattern mix and that denim bag! Such a fun look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125794 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 22:30:32 +0000 Anonymous 2125794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual, elegant, perfect! &nbsp;Great look. &nbsp;Big polka dot fan here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125739 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 16:00:59 +0000 nuancedream 2125739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfection!!&nbsp; Texture, column of color, and casual elegance and you wear it all with such confidence and 'elan.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125738 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:54:34 +0000 Anonymous 2125738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And as to denim accessories, there's a frayed denim quilted Chanel bag from years ago that has always stuck in my mind as the one I wish I had &nbsp;(or at least an affordable facsimile of) . &nbsp;And I think I had the same Gap denim trench that Joy did, from the sounds of it. &nbsp;I also miss an old denim super-tailored BR blazer that was SO great ........sigh, the good old days &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125737 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:51:46 +0000 Anonymous 2125737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! &nbsp;What a great outfit! &nbsp;Maximal, yet sophisticated. &nbsp;That bag is really great too &nbsp;I'm smiling &nbsp;at your 25C "winter" day. 25C and we're in shorts and t-shirts here ! &nbsp;How do you wear all of those clothes and still maintain your composure in those temps? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125725 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:10:34 +0000 Mirjana 2125725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything is excellent, the trench is gorgeous on you. I love the bag. You look sensational as usual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125724 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:10:12 +0000 kellygirl 2125724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You look divine and that bag is perfect. You are easing into winter perfectly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125721 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:07:04 +0000 Liesbeth 2125721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the shout-out! Blushing at having inspired you...<br /> That trench looks even better on than in the find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125715 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:55:42 +0000 slim cat 2125715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab outfit - love the denim bag! I think you have the ability to&nbsp;<b>"bijou"</b>&nbsp;any basic outfit into pretty polished and fun one ( if I may put it that way &nbsp;<br />;) )!&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125714 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:55:08 +0000 Angie 2125714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to share my blue and white polka dots with you too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125704 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:30:42 +0000 Angie 2125704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My word. You are so KILLER stinking cute! A polka dot trench coat! That just made me smile, big time :)</p> <p>This is the most fun, playful and unique denim from head-to-toe outfit I’ve seen! KILLER to the Power of KILLER.&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course, you pull it off with grace and verve because you are confident, unaffected, and very comfortable in your own skin. The ease bounces off my screen. THAT is stylish.</p> <p>Rock on, sweet and glam&nbsp;<b>Bijou</b>! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125702 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:28:50 +0000 Carla 2125702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything about this combination is a 10, Bijou. &nbsp;Box it up and send it to me! &nbsp;(Except I’ll need lower heels &nbsp; )</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125696 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:02:48 +0000 Anonymous 2125696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Once upon a time Gap sold a fabulous long denim trench. I got so many compliments on mine and wore it until the dry cleaner put a big hole in it. It was repaired but never the same after that. Now thT you mention it, I do not see denim bags or shoes. You might look on the Toms site for shoes.. You Tube probably has tutorials on how to make a bag from old jeans, but that would be very casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-up-friday---linen-and-a-hewi-found#post-2125695 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 13:52:09 +0000 Bijou 2125695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspired by Liesbeth, I decided to wear my linen trench, perfect for our warm start to winter, a crazy max of 25C but cooler in the morning.</p> <p>I paired it with my new denim bag. I don’t know why finding a denim bag has been so hard for me. I love denim accessories particularly denim shoes and bags. I saw a denim bag I liked 15 years ago and did not buy it and since then have wanted one, but of course have always looked back on the one I missed out on as the benchmark. Getting the right one has been hard, that elusive mix of casual yet elegant, interesting yet not overdone... but lucky me, this one is just right. </p> <p>Jeans - Mother the Hustler jeans 2020 (with Covid lockdown probably close to 30 wears already)<br /> Uniqlo blouse 2018<br /> Boots old circa 2016<br /> Linen Trench old circa 2014<br /> New Denim bag - Emporio Armani 2020<br /> Perfume - Chanel #5 </p>