https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 20:09:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-681129 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:43:02 +0000 Claudia 681129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kirti, that's really nice. I just watched a new scarf tying video and at 1:58 there is one called "Vest with Obi Belt" that made me think of you with your new belt. </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzCjFxr8sXU&#038;feature=player_embedded#" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v....._embedded#</a>! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-681092 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:46:03 +0000 Kirti 681092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Manidipa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-681089 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:43:59 +0000 ManidipaM 681089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great belt, Kirti --- congratulations on another fab PPP find! And what a lovely crafter too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-681086 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:41:32 +0000 Kirti 681086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thznks Meredith!</p> <p>Glad I could help, Shannon!</p> <p>No problem Claire! And yep, the leather is super soft and it feels luxurious, like a true investment piece!</p> <p>Thanks Linda, I'm glad we think alike on the length of the ties!</p> <p>Thank you Natalie. Too bad about your belt, could you get the ties shortened</p> <p>Ramya: I got my cloth obi from here - <a href="http://www.meganmaedaily.com/p/obi-belts.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.meganmaedaily.com/p/obi-belts.html</a>. My friend Megan makes them from silk ties. Hers is also an excellent shop, she has some fun belts, shipping is not too costly and very quick and I love the belt I have from her! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-681077 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:24:13 +0000 ramya 681077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that belt is gorgeous... You can use it in many many ways :).. Sigh but a little too expensive for me right now...... :(</p> <p>Ki, Don't you have a cloth one too... Do you have a tutorial or her contact for it???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-681073 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:02:14 +0000 goldenpig 681073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great review! The belt looks awesome on you. I have a red one from her...unfortunately I haven't worn it much because I don't have as much to wear it with as I thought, and the ties are a little longer on me than I'd like. But it's definitely a high quality belt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-681017 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:53:13 +0000 Linda 681017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The belt is just beautiful AND it looks great on you! You did the right thing with getting the ties shorter. It looks perfect. (I'm also 5'4" so I know what you mean.) I browsed her shop, and it's really nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-681016 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:45:05 +0000 Anonymous 681016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kirti, I loved browsing her lovely shop, thank you for the review. I'm sure you'll have that gorgeous belt for many years. I love how soft the leather looks, and how nice to have one custom made, just for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680976 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:36:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 680976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic review Kirti - thank you so much! I'm definitely going to look into ordering one. Can hardly wait to see all the outfits you pair yours with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680860 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:34:24 +0000 Meredith1953 680860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is truly a lovely belt on you Kirti! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680816 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:33:27 +0000 Kirti 680816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn: Ooh! Purple would be a fun colour for an obi belt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680789 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:39:11 +0000 lyn* 680789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why I love Etsy; I am glad you love your new obi! I have been thinking of a purple obi from her shop too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680723 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:11:51 +0000 Kirti 680723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Rita! That is such good service!</p> <p>Sveta: You won't regret it, she makes lovely belts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680681 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:43:01 +0000 Sveta 680681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Great belt and great service. I need to look into this Etsy shop as I would not mind to add an obi belt to my collection as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680669 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:30:29 +0000 modgrl 680669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet belt!! I love mine. Can't wait to see how you rock yours.<br /> She did make mine to my specifications. I am very petite so I wanted it just a tiny bit smaller scale than her normal size. I think it was 2 3/4" instead of 3". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680405 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:28:32 +0000 Kirti 680405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks fern!</p> <p>No problem Jem, I always like discovering new places to shop from, so it is fun to share! And yes, July has been VERY shopping intensive for me! I really ought to cut back!</p> <p>Diana, one of the first things I asked Jo was if she would make me a thinner belt (2.5'') and she agree, that too at no extra charge. But then I discovered that I already had a black elastic belt at that width and decided to go with the 3''. She also made Rita a thinner belt than 3'' if I am not mistaken. I am sure she will custom make any width you want! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680404 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:23:15 +0000 Diana 680404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the review. I have been eyeing some of her belts lately but I think even the 3" is too wide for me - I am more shortwaisted than you, I don't *have* three inches between my rib cage and hip bones, and I can't stand any belts that squish my rib cage. But she sounds like a very accomodating seller to work with, so maybe I could ask whether she could make me a 2" belt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680403 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:19:14 +0000 Jem 680403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the review! She sounds like a good seller to buy from! You've been getting some nice purchases lately! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680394 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:01:51 +0000 fern 680394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks really good, Kirti!<br /> And it sounds like great service. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elizabethkelly-obi-belt-review#post-680393 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:58:49 +0000 Kirti 680393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After months of stalking her shop, I finally purchased a black leather obi belt from elizabethkelly (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/elizabethkelly?ref=pr_shop_more" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/shop/eliza....._shop_more</a>) on Etsy.</p> <p>I sent the seller Jo several messages on Etsy with questions regarding her belts and she answered them patiently and in great detail. I narrowed down on the black belt but wanted the ties shorter than normal and she agreed immediately, even giving me advice on a good length for someone my height. Needless to say, I was impressed with her shop even before I got the belt.</p> <p>The belt was shipped in 3-4 days and Jo sent me the tracking number the moment the package was shipped. It reached me in a few days and with the belt, I found a lovely handwritten tag saying 'Handmade for Ki'. I don't know about you, but I am a sucker for personal touches like this! </p> <p>The belt itself is made of a very soft leather. When I first tried it on I wondered if getting the ties shortened was a good idea since they seemed a little too short to me. However, after wearing it around the house a few times, I realised that this is a good length for me as it doesn't overwhelm my 5'4'' frame. I also love that Jo sells her obi belts in two different widths, 5'' and 3''. I chose the 3'' and it is the perfect width for me - any wider and it would be too much belt for my short waist.</p> <p>I had a great experience buying from elizabethkelly and even though the belt wasn't cheap, I feel like it was well worth the expense. I hope this helps those of you who are thinking about ordering from her (like Shannon) or anyone who is on a lookout for a quality obi belt.</p> <p>Here is a link to the belt I ordered - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81221713/black-leather-narrow-obi-wrap-belt" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/81.....-wrap-belt</a>. (see pic 1)</p> <p>Pics 2 to 4 show me wearing the belt.</p> <p>P.S. I am in no way affiliated with this shop, I just wanted to show off my latest purchase </p>