https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:38:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors/page/2#post-1685446 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:37:51 +0000 Brooklyn 1685446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>He he, Sally, I think I am going to steal Jenn's new descriptor </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors/page/2#post-1685425 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 08:41:45 +0000 Staysfit 1685425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, I'm glad you truly love these and I look forward to seeing your new additions. I love your strong sense of personal style and seeing how well it is working for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors/page/2#post-1685410 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 06:29:50 +0000 Sal 1685410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you fit right into your Pinterest board. It does seem perfect for you and I see a crossover with your bookish side. Re print, which I love, it is finding prints that really speak to you. I find I can wear bolder colour combos in a print then I would in a solid, and because I am not a big on accessories, print provides interest.</p> <p>I could see you in woven popover shirts, patterned belts, patterned dresses. I think the patterns textures and colours Brooklyn wears would suit you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685392 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 03:51:16 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1685392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see what you mean, Jenn, about the librarian element, and I agree. I think of your bookish element as more professorial. Your recent blazer experiments go along with that feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685391 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 03:49:11 +0000 Sally 1685391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your casual style...you do pull off jeans really well. Now i just saw your pinterest boards.. I'm so pleased there's someone else around who likes gypsy caravans. I used to have my bedroom decorated as a gypsy caravan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685367 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 02:39:21 +0000 Jaime 1685367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can really see the Ikat print jacket in the upper right hand corner on you. It jumped out at me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685344 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:50:47 +0000 celia 1685344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you enjoy them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685340 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 00:17:50 +0000 Brooklyn 1685340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh yes, good pics Celia! I have been eyeing this one at Nine West. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685181 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:59:03 +0000 Jenn 1685181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh,&nbsp;<b>celia</b>, I like that first bag a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685180 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:57:52 +0000 Jenn 1685180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm excited by all your replies. I feel like I have a shopping blueprint for the months ahead now.</p> <p><b>Runs With Scissors -&nbsp;</b>I love seeing people's inspiration and hearing their style musings, so I very much hope you start a thread as you hone in on your descriptors.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you for unequivocal yes, <b>Meredith</b>. Enabling for the win!</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, I have said it before, but I still think this descriptor suits you well too. You also have the boho aspect, probably more strongly than I do, even.</p> <p><b>lisap</b>, my curiosity is piqued.</p> <p><b>Joy</b>, I quite like Ten Thousand Villages. Also Cost Plus World Market. :)</p> <p><b>Firecracker,&nbsp;</b>good question! I think I will always have a bookish aspect to my style, and I can't imagine my wardrobe without at least some plaid, cardigans, and my glasses. One thing I have found, though, is that the twee "librarian chic" look (which I love) isn't really for me. The two bottom middle outfits in that Pinterest collage, to me, are more on the bookish end of the spectrum, especially if you imagine them with my glasses. Actually, I think my glasses go a long way to adding bookish to any outfit. And yes, I will still wear the graphic tees. I really like the idea of an embellished belt. &nbsp;Your suggestion about hat bands makes me think of some of the regency books I've been reading. Those ladies were all about the hat accessories!</p> <p><b>Staysfit&nbsp;</b>- These patterns do strongly appeal to me, but I grew up in a small, Midwestern town, so working with them doesn't come quite as naturally as it might to someone who grew up in a diverse city, or even in the southwestern US. I went through a period where I incorporated a lot of my dance costuming (jewelry, harem pants, cholis) into my everyday wardrobe, mostly in bright reds and oranges. That feels like it would be too much for me right now. The prints and textures here are similar, but different from where I've been more. Quieter, and more neutral-based. Last year, I tried on some similar prints, but they're so trendy right now that it was actually hard to find higher-quality versions. I know I could pick up an acrylic, Aztec-print sweater just about anywhere, but I know that wouldn't make me happy. I want something fabulous, and for purchases like that, I'm a planner. &nbsp;:)</p> <p><b>Momo</b>, that's one of the nicest compliments ever. It really&nbsp;<i>really&nbsp;</i>is just a matter of the right jeans. I tried on so many pairs of bf jeans this past spring, at all price points, and I can't believe I ended with a pair from Target, but the fit was exactly what I wanted. No stone unturned, I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685171 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:43:15 +0000 celia 1685171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello, this is your friendly enabler here:)<br /> What about this bags:<br /> <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca/en///handbags/crossbody-%26-messenger-bags/OCONEE/p/46683708-38" rel="nofollow">http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca/en.....6683708-38</a><br /> <a href="https://www.ninewest.ca/collections/cross-body-bags-1/products/cosima-cross-body-nw60408056-2mg" rel="nofollow">https://www.ninewest.ca/collec.....408056-2mg</a><br /> <a href="https://www.ninewest.ca/collections/satchels-1/products/tipping-point-shoulder-bag-nw60414403-6kl" rel="nofollow">https://www.ninewest.ca/collec.....414403-6kl</a></p> <p>Yes,I do feel that earthy ( boho) urban is an easy next step for your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685088 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 11:24:10 +0000 Momo 1685088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I love those pictures. They do seem in line with your style.</p> <p>I just have to say I LOVE the way you wear jeans! They look so cool and great on you, I wish I could figure out how to pull them off as nicely as you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685071 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 10:00:12 +0000 Staysfit 1685071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! Your style absolutely matches the description. </p> <p>I'm going to play Devils advocate and question the idea of you adding some tapestry, or embroidery as a statement to your wardrobe. Is there a reason you haven't done it so far? Are you not attracted to these types of pieces naturally? I think a Pinterest board can be pretty to look at, but just because it uses your vocabulary, it may not exactly match who you are. I would add cautiously and carefully. I find I'm attracted to a lot on Pinterest, but when I really think about what I enjoy wearing everyday, my enjoyment is of a vicarious nature. Of course, you may truly love this embellished look and have discovered something you want to explore, but then why the hesitation and need to ask us? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685041 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 05:04:00 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1685041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea--I can see it fitting with your style really well. It's fun to have a little different element to add, and your excitement for this direction comes across in your post here. My question is, are you replacing "bookish boho" (was that it?) with "earthy urban" or mixing them? How does bookish fit in? It's so central to your passion and your work that I would vote for keeping it on board, somehow reflected in your style. Maybe that element is represented mainly by your glasses, and a few of your statement/graphic tees? </p> <p>Oh, and I had a thought that you could get some of this tapestry/texture feel with a hatband or two--with a beaded band or a jacquard ribbon one, perhaps. Or a belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1685019 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 03:03:50 +0000 Anonymous 1685019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I can see Earthy Urban with Boho spice looking fantastic on you. Try just a bit first to see how it feels, experimenting inexpensively. Maybe add some ethnic jewelry or an interesting bag to your outfits. Check out Ten Thousand Villages for those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684989 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 02:01:55 +0000 Anonymous 1684989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice . I love it when things come together like this . Sounds logical and right to me . And I have a thought I want to PM you about re : the body image thread from the other day . You made a comment I have not stopped thinking about since . To follow .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684922 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 23:31:17 +0000 Brooklyn 1684922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I can definitely see the connection. It looks like you have the earthy neutrals covered. I think you might need some more prints and statement items. I like this descriptor too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684907 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 22:51:00 +0000 Meredith 1684907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely see this working for you. Doesn't hurt to try it out for a season or two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684894 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 22:26:10 +0000 Runs With Scissors 1684894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't figured out style descriptors yet (I want to ... working on it!) but I just wanted to say I really love all the outfits you posted -- they are quite flattering -- streamlined, but with interesting details that feel specific. &nbsp; I can imagine elements similar to the Pintrest postings slotting in there too -- they would harmonize while upping the texture quotient. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684885 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:54:11 +0000 Jenn 1684885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>rachylou</b> - Music to my ears. Statement shopping is the funnest shopping.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie</b> - Yay! And yes, definitely lots of boho. I need to school my mind and habits, though, to treat boho as more of a spice than a main course. Earthy, hoho-flavored urban. :)</p> <p><b>Style Fan -&nbsp;</b>I have owned some Sundance pieces in the past, but their sizing doesn't always work for me, anymore. I still love the catalog for inspiration, though. Thank you for the Peruvian Connection recommendation! I've never shopped there, but I see quite a bit that could work for me, and their sizes go up to 18! I will especially check back later for statement jackets and sweaters.<br /><b></b><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684878 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:35:32 +0000 Style Fan 1684878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these looks a lot on you.&nbsp; Your pins are great.&nbsp; Some statement pieces would be a great idea.<br />Have you checked out Sundance?&nbsp; Or Peruvian Connection?<br />I have never bought anything from these places.&nbsp; Just looked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684875 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:23:08 +0000 Angie 1684875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. Great idea. Clever, Aida. I see Boho Urban too, Jenn.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684874 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:22:49 +0000 rachylou 1684874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes! I think a statement piece or two would round it out. Love the pinboard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684872 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:14:11 +0000 Jenn 1684872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for it, <b>kerlyn</b>! If you're on Pinterest, I'm <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/jhtatroe">http://www.pinterest.com/jhtatroe</a>&nbsp;and most of this stuff is there with links to original sources. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684865 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:56:33 +0000 kerlyn 1684865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! &nbsp;Your outfit photos look like they would fit right into that Pinterest board. &nbsp;Seems like even a belt or bag might be something you could add fairly inexpensively. &nbsp;Maybe Cognac leather with a patterned inset. &nbsp;</p> <p>Also loving all that black and cognac together, which you do so well. &nbsp;OK, and I love the home decor as well. &nbsp;Alright, do you mind if I steal some inspiration from your images, too?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684853 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:25:38 +0000 Suz 1684853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. This is totally you! I think the sandals are a great indicator of the direction. And adding a couple of statement pieces (not necessarily expensive) could do it. Think of the mileage you get from your amazing hat. The sandals are now fulfilling a similar role -- so adding a few more autumn/ winter items would really be great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684846 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 20:14:31 +0000 Jenn 1684846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ginger&nbsp;</b>- Yes! That's exactly what I was thinking, I don't need or want to revamp my entire wardrobe, but a really standout addition (maybe something like that leather jacket with the patterned inset at the bottom left) would go a long way.</p> <p><b>Sara -&nbsp;</b>Interestingly, a lot of these inspiration photos were already in my collections. I think I'm just seeing connections that maybe I didn't before. Hmm.</p> <p><b>Diane -&nbsp;</b>The prints/textures remind me a bit of my bellydancing days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684786 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:57:22 +0000 Jenn 1684786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>alaskagirl -&nbsp;</b>I have mixed feelings about Prairie Underground. I like quite a few of the individual pieces, but the brand look as a whole, in my eye, lacks some sophistication (maybe that's not quite the word I'm looking for, but as close as I can get at the moment), which pushes their head-to-toe looks into granola territory. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684784 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:56:04 +0000 Anonymous 1684784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes! Those Pinterest images are so you. I think you may have a direction calling you for sure. The ikat prints and the embroidered textures do look really fab don't they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/earthy-urban-rethinking-style-descriptors#post-1684779 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:50:04 +0000 catgirl 1684779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. What do you think of Prairie Underground? I think they fit an earthy urban style. You are definitely onto something. </p>