https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:23:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402349 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:56:57 +0000 Jaime 2402349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sharan</b> I am happy my post resonated with you. Yes, it is interesting how sorting through literal mountains of clothes can sharpen one's taste.<br />Thank you <b>Lisa</b>!<br /><b>Olive Green</b> What a lovely thing to say! I hope my goal works out as well as yours did.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402341 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:44:26 +0000 Olive Green 2402341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime, you always look of the moment, wearing your amazing curated pieces, the best of the past few decades.<br />Last year my resolution was to make the everyday items better, or to identify the stars and propagate them.&nbsp;<br />Took some of the little bumps out of getting dressed and on the road, from shorts to keychains.<br />Hope you find the hero items and wear the heck out of them.<br />Some things in life should not be hard.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402336 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:09:55 +0000 Lisa 2402336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year! How interesting that you've become more discerning from working in thrift stores, it shows how well you've honed in on your style. Bravo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402286 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:29:15 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2402286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime, I enjoyed your wise reflections here. I appreciate your sentiments about style as a balancing force; I feel grounded in a way by reading and participating here, too. It's interesting to read that your work at the thrift shops has made you more selective, and as Suz noted, it does make sense. I think they are lucky to have you, with the deep and innate style sense you bring to your work. Focusing on essentials is a worthy goal. It will be fun, as always, to see what you find.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402254 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:49:18 +0000 Jaime 2402254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b> - Your parents named you perfectly.<br /><b>Janet</b> - A very appreciated compliment from someone with such an exquisite artistic eye. Thank you.<br />And although off to a weird start, let us hope 2026 somehow brings more peace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402192 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:27:44 +0000 Janet 2402192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a time, indeed! I can’t imagine how stressful it must be in your part of the world. It’s not great here, but it must be even scarier there. Hugs and much love to you. </p> <p>Your finds are amazing and you have such a great eye for treasures — I know you are excellent at your job and it translates to your smashing style! Those jeans are perfection. Keep on keeping on, and may the new year bring us all more peace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402167 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:50:14 +0000 Angie 2402167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy sigh, and eyes watering just a little bit"........ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402157 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:25:32 +0000 Jaime 2402157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thank you so much for your warm responses. They really brought tears to my eyes. No I will not speak much about the conflict I am living in - both externally and internally - because it is such a hot topic and I do not want to bring it to our safe and beautiful place. But your incredible empathy and understanding deeply touches me.</p> <p><div>Thank you <b>Dee</b>, agreed that YLF is a precious oasis of civility.</div><div><b>Helena</b>, thank you! Thrifting essentials, because they are so specific, is a whole other ball game.</div><div><b>Lisa</b> - You make it sound so glorious !</div><div><b>Lisa</b> (LJP) - The Prada coat was, to be fair, a (underpriced) consignment store find. I have a thing for Prada Sport (along with everyone else).</div><div><b>Cookie</b> - And I salute your recognition - thank you.</div><div><b>pirouette</b> - Thank you - it is amazing what people can get used to.</div><div><b>Lise</b> - I do hope more boyfriend style jeans come around.</div><div><b>Irina</b> - Yes the hunt for essentials is a whole other ballgame. Fun that you once did the sorting!</div><div><b>Roberta</b> - You are so right, you cannot imagine what kind of weird and icky stuff I see. It makes me especially grateful for people that donate clean clothes in decent condition.</div><div><b>Carla</b> - wow thank you! Maybe, I should post my finds more often.</div><div><b>Suz</b> - Exactly! Once upon a time I would pounce upon every cashmere sweater I found. Now I have to be a cashmere snob .</div><div><b>Bonnie</b> - Happy to share a goal with you Bonnie! In the last couple of years I have found that the classic basic jeans (Levis, Gap) are what work for me.</div><div><b>cat2</b> - Yes exactly! People consign or donate their statement pieces, their one time event pieces, but their perfect jeans and tees not nearly so much because, as you say, they wear them to the ground.</div><div>Thank you <b>kkards</b>! I hope to see you posting more too.<br />Right back at you <b>Brooklyn</b>. And thank you.<br />I so appreciate your support <b>Sal</b>. Thank you.<br /><b>Christel</b> So nice to hear that you have sorted too and understand how it changes how you see clothing.<br />Thank you so much <b>Ket</b>. You are very kind. And your thought about scarcity thinking when it comes to essentials is very intriguing.<br /><b>kellygirl</b> Your style is fabulous and I think we overlap a bit. I still remember when we wore the same crossover blouses .</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Angie</b> - Special thanks for your warm support through all these years. I am very touched and tickled by your words. I do feel well appreciated by my manager, who, by the way, is Dutch! Thank you for creating this wonderful place. I will never have the words to express how much I appreciate it and you.</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402142 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:45:32 +0000 kellygirl 2402142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Ket said! You are a rock star! I wish I knew my style as well as you do yours! Wishing you a peaceful 2026! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402102 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:24:18 +0000 Ket 2402102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime, I always love reading your posts and your insightful, supportive comments. You are funky and artsy and lovely and warm -- all the things that make you and your posts so wonderful. I'm sorry the last few years have been so tough. You have never said much, and have always encouraged me so well and warmly. I send you the warmest of hugs &lt;3&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I love that you're focusing on the essentials! I think those are so easy to forget about. I know I do, not giving them the budget or time they deserve even though I know they would make me so utterly blissful. (Part of it is worrying I'll find an essential, and then I won't be able to replace it easily when it wears out. Terrible scarcity thinking, I know.)</p> <p>Cannot wait to see more of your posts this year of 2026!&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402087 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:03:35 +0000 ChristelJ 2402087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s such a treat to see your finds and the artistic way you put them together. I relate to your thrifting experience and used to work at a thrift store myself. Sorting through mountains of “rags” made me more discerning too.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I hope the new year brings you comfort and beauty, and I look forward to seeing more of your amazing style.&nbsp;</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402077 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:04:43 +0000 Sal 2402077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy new year Jaime. Wishing you all the best for a more peaceful and stable year. </p> <p>Thanks for sharing your photos and thoughts with the forum. You have a talent for finding wonderful pieces and wearing them well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2402072 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:44:47 +0000 Brooklyn 2402072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy new year! I hope things get better in your part of the world this year.</p> <p>I also hope you never give up fun and funky. I just love your posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401976 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:54:32 +0000 kkards 2401976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love seeing your posts, as you always find a way to mix and match pieces that makes them look fresh. &nbsp;<div>Looking forward to seeing what you put together for 2026</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401973 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:34:16 +0000 cat2 2401973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your essentials goal spoke to me. I have seen people assemble awesome second hand wardrobes, but I have always wondered how they deal with essentials. The high end consignment store near me has gorgeous evening wear and quirky designer pieces for day. But I have always wondered where the wardrobe glue comes from. When I have a good quality essential, absent a size change, I wear it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401968 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:07:20 +0000 Bonnie 2401968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your 2026 goals are the same as mine. I want to enjoy what I have and focus on adding comfortable essentials. Funny that you found the Gap jeans work for you, I've just added a second pair of Gap Stride jeans for that very same reason.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401959 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:38:37 +0000 Suz 2401959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year, <b>Jaime</b>! You are looking fab as always! Your hair is truly a crowning glory.&nbsp;</p> <p>So interesting to know that your job has made you even more discerning. It makes sense, in a way...you recognize that treasures always show up it you wait, and there is no point in adding something that doesn't bring joy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401955 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:30:24 +0000 Carla 2401955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will always pounce on your threads to learn what you’ve found and how you are styling your treasures. More, and more it’s the thrifted items that ‘spark joy’ for me. &nbsp;<div></p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401951 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:20:10 +0000 Angie 2401951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh<b> Jaime.</b> I can only imagine how tough it's been living through a war. You are resilient, hopeful, fortuitous, trouble shooting, and it's absolutely remarkable how your brilliantly kind and emotionally intelligent attitude shines through it all. VERY IMPRESSIVE,&nbsp;</p> <p>This:&nbsp;</p> <p><i>"It has been an impossible few years and style is what has helped me keep my mental and emotional balance by giving me a focus and a lens to look at the world".<br /></i><br />I relate. So very relieved that you had an effective and soothing distraction.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hereby crown you Queen Best Silver Asymmetrical Mop of Curls on the Planet &nbsp;Having met you in person a few times - lucky me! - I can attest to how much this style - with smashing hoop earrings! - &nbsp;SUITS YOU! It bounces quietly and gracefully as you stride, creating a sense of poetic calm. Fully of personality, quietly statement-making, and soothing. Like you!&nbsp;</p> <p>Your dual thrift store job has excellent benefits! They are awfully lucky to have your skillset! You find extraordinary things and wear them with conviction and a happy heart. Rocking these '90s jeans, and super cute bag! Case in point.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please carry on!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401943 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:21:33 +0000 Roberta 2401943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That coat gives me grabby hands! We envy you your first look at the merch, but I bet you also have to look at a lot of terrible stuff before you find the pearls. YLF is a wonderful safe place for all of us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401942 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:17:34 +0000 Irina 2401942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are fabulous finds!<br />A couple of decades ago, I worked for a few months in the same position at a thrift store as you. Found a few fantastic pieces and wore them for ages afterwards. Great job!<br />Good luck with your essentials, I think it is often much harder to find a specific essential item and hunting it is not fun.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401940 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:06:47 +0000 Star (Lise) 2401940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year! Love the coat, what a find. The jeans are just up my style alley too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401939 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:03:39 +0000 pirouette 2401939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a wonderful eye for what suits you and great style putting outfits together. It’s a dream job getting first dibs on all the new clothes coming in to the shops. I admire your resilience living in such a stressful environment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401935 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:57:44 +0000 Cookie 2401935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy new year, Jaime! I salute your understatement. The last outfit is especially fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401933 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:48:00 +0000 LJP 2401933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year Jaime! I cannot imagine living in your part of the world and the stress it has taken on you. &nbsp;I can see how your job and hobby provide a respite from all of it. &nbsp;Those jeans fit you beautifully - and that Prada coat?? &nbsp;Wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401932 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:26:08 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2401932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a job — being in charge of identifying treasures. Happy New Year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401931 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:23:03 +0000 Helena 2401931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime, you know I love your style and am always happy to see you post! Your finds are fab and I love your goals for 2026. I will be following with interest to see how thrifting and the essential search intersect for you, as I grow more interested in the skill of thrifting! Happy new year to you and may 2026 bring peace and calm to you and yours xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401924 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:54:34 +0000 Dee 2401924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year Jaime, and yes, its been a tumultuous year to say the least but I agree that YLF and the forum offers a little sanctuary from it all. I always enjoy seeing your wonderful and unique stylings, its amazing what people will cast off and that Prada sport coat is yet another wonderful find. Hope you'll find all the essentials that your after to add to your fun and eclectic style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/end-of-year-reflectionsgoal#post-2401921 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:36:23 +0000 Jaime 2401921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been inspired by all the latest end of year posts to try to gather my thoughts and share my own. It has been an impossible few years and style is what has helped me keep my mental and emotional balance by giving me a focus and a lens to look at the world.<div><br /></div><div>So...I have found many new interesting sources of inspiration on substack and otherwise, while continuing to be sustained and inspired by Angie, YLF and this forum. I am working in two local thrift stores doing the sorting and deciding what gets into the store and how it is priced. It also gives me first dibs on what comes in. Quite a fringe benefit. </div><div><br /></div><div>Ironically perhaps, this has led to me buying less. I would say that I have become super picky and only buy true grails for myself, and most of my favorites are not even from my own stores. My most worn new-to-me winter items are all second hand: 1. vintage Jean Paul Gaultier bag, 2. 1999 Prada Sport winter coat and 3/4. (some recent outfits wearing) Gap girlfriend jeans. Only the Gap jeans are from my workplace.</div><div><br /></div><div>My goal for next year is to focus more on my essentials - the perfectly fitting jeans, the comfortable walkable shoes, day to day earrings and the soft underlayers my skin is demanding. I am not saying I will not pick up anything fun or funky, not at all, but want to invest more of my budget on the essentials.</p> <p>Thanks for reading and happy new year!</div> </p>