https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:42:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411369 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:33:50 +0000 slim cat 2411369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a joy to see all the beautiful pictures with sweet and stylish people ! Love to see successful shopping and all the smiles that go with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411368 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:51:13 +0000 Star (Lise) 2411368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful. If I lived in the US I would have joined in for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411367 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:33:47 +0000 Suz 2411367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much fun! As Inge and I said, the best part is watching Angie magically help everyone find what they didn’t know was perfect for them until — voila! — she pointed it out. </p> <p>On my phone so will say more tomorrow when able. For now I will just add that it was such a delight to meet so many FAB Fabbers!! And that every one of these women is a gem. Doing important and meaningful work in the world, building strong relationships, having a lot of fun, AND doing it in style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411360 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:17:36 +0000 Lisa 2411360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another fabulous day! It's wonderful that so many YLFers were able to attend throughout the two weeks. A magical moment and the memories will last a lifetime. YLF is truly a special place, and these gatherings are proof of that. So fab and fun!</p> <p>Nice to see a peak of some of the goodies everyone browsed and potentially purchased, I look forward to the individual posts for more details.</p> <p>And how lovely to see the new pearl jeans already being put in their paces <b>Angie</b>. They are superb! And the new sweatshirts are such fun wardrobe additions!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411350 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:45:39 +0000 Vicki 2411350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many smiles and so many more YLF women I want to meet! These photos are FANTASTIC and it was a joy to see everyone gathered having such a wonderful time. I loved seeing the clothes and shoes people found and Angie it was so cool to see you in your pearl jeans. Remind me again how you found them; was it someone who spotted these beauties at Bloomingdale’s? Angie, you have created an extraordinary community here! Attending one of these is indescribable and the sweet memories last forever! Thank you for sharing the good times with all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411348 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:40:09 +0000 Brooklyn 2411348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like another fabulous day. I’m glad you had a marvellous time for your fabiversary Angie, you deserve it. Everyone looks super stylish and super happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411347 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:26:02 +0000 K. Period. 2411347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, yes—26 not 27! I have no idea what we were talking about, but isn’t it &amp; 29 perfectly us when we are together? So. Much. Fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411346 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:25:30 +0000 Laura 2411346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The immediate bonding and ease is coming through loud and clear. Love that the shoe and handbag group photo tradition is going strong! Lovely photos of a wonderful group of YLFers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411342 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:41:28 +0000 ChristelJ 2411342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s so heartwarming to see you gorgeous ladies enjoying the day and each other’s company. What a unique bond Fabbers have! I do hope there are more gatherings like this in future!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411339 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:26:41 +0000 Angie 2411339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Irina</b>!</p> <p><b>Kathleen</b>, FANTASTIC that you came from Portland! Very special! Thanks for the kind compliments! Yes, pic #26 makes me laugh Do you remember what we were talking about? It evoked a similar reaction. And #29 is fabulous!</p> <p><b>LJP,</b> that's fab <b>Kathleen</b> in pic #14! And I'd bet you'd enjoy Clare V. The clothes are GREAT, and the collabs are meaningful. I find their handbags overpriced - (you can get a Furla, Coach, or Kate Spade for the same price and they are superior quality bags) - although great at sale prices, though. I'd buy them on sale! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411338 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:18:06 +0000 Angie 2411338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal,</b> thanks for the sweet words!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sharan</b>! Woooohoooo! Your awfully gracious words make me relive the magic of the day - and two weeks - all over again! Touching. Glad you're returning the shoes sooner rather than later. You've have a KILLER shopping year!</p> <p><b>Kyle,</b> you were missed! Although our quality 3 days together before the gathering was sublime :)</p> <p><b>Debbie</b>, thanks for the touching sweet words! We missed you terribly, and love that you sooo wanted to come - but had to cancel last minute due to a family emergency. I'll be here when you visit Seattle soon :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411335 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:08:28 +0000 Irina 2411335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fab day you all had! Fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411329 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:46:58 +0000 LJP 2411329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also love the Clare V sweatshirts - wish they were available here as the colours and quality look fab . I also appreciate any voice supporting gun use restrictions . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411327 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:46:18 +0000 K. Period. 2411327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such an amazing time! So much fun! So many hugs! Fabbers really are the best!!! And ANGIE I so love how you and I bookend each other for picture 27! Inge, Andrea, Sharan, Suz, I really hope our futures include many more get togethers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411326 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:36:26 +0000 LJP 2411326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s so sweet to see such a lovely group of women enjoying themselves ! Who is the blonde wearing the fun yellow furry jacket ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411325 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:10:52 +0000 Debbie 2411325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love everything about this. Everyone looks amazing and beautiful!<br /> Angie you have built a community that wants to celebrate you. This is so special! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411321 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:59:35 +0000 Kyle 2411321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beyond fab. Looks like a missed a very, very good time. Love your new bright sweatshirts and messages, Angie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411316 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:53:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2411316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Oh, my goodness, too amazing! You are so good at capturing these events in your narrative and photos, Angie!&nbsp;</div><div>What great finds we see here! Love your sweatshirts and the pink and purple sneakers Inge found! And Suz in the GAP jeans jackets--from the kids' department, no less, and super stylish.&nbsp;</div><div>The cute silver Birkies I picked up, alas, went back to the store. Once I tried them at home, they were not as comfy. "Next!" (to quote my favorite stylist)&nbsp;</div><div>I'm so glad the Seattle celebrations exceeded your expectations, Angie. You deserve all the fun and camaraderie!&nbsp;And I'm so glad I got to participate! History in the making!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411314 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:43:42 +0000 Sal 2411314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks and sounds like a wonderful day. The laughter radiates from the pages. How special YLF is to create these bonds. </p> <p>Love your new tops and everyone looks very stylish - not surprising. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fabiversary-seattle-gathering-2#post-2411312 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:33:51 +0000 Angie 2411312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was a perfectly sunny and mild Seattle Spring weekend, which put everyone into an extra smiley good mood :)&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b>Another <b>KILLER to the Power of KILLER gathering! </b>The fab pics are just the very tip of the iceberg.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>WE HAD SOOO MUCH FUN!!!</b>&nbsp;Our day began at 9.15am, and ended with a smaller group at 10pm. Again - our time together was too short. As <b>Nuancedream</b> said - we need to have MORE gatherings! I agreed.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Kathleen (K. Period)&nbsp;</b>came from Oregon!<b> Suz </b>came from Canada!&nbsp;<b>Andrea (Nuancedreeam), Sharan (Firecracker), Nicole (Kathleen's </b>friend and new fellow Fabber), and <b>me</b>&nbsp;are local Seattleites. And of course -&nbsp;<b>Inge</b>&nbsp;came from Antwerp! </p> <p>An absolutely INCREDIBLE mix of people!!! I'd met every Fabber before and many times - but others were meeting for the first time. Everyone was instantly comfortable, chatty, warm, in good spirits, STYLISH!!!, and supportive of one another. In my 20 years of YLF gatherings, this happens <i>every time </i>Fabbers meet from across the globe as "strangers". There is zero awkwardness, and immediate bonding and mutual respect. People are instantly at ease and get on like a house on fire. It's a beautiful thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>There was loads of laughing, cerebral conversation, sharing of emotions, trying on of clothes, eating, sitting in the sun, and excellent shopping! We filled University Village - and each other - with therapeutic magic! The positive energy and camaraderie is contagious, and very welcome.&nbsp;</p> <p>Everyone shopped and bought treasures! I'll leave that to individual Fabbers to share and discuss in separate threads so they get due attention.&nbsp;</p> <p><i><u>I'll share the next round of treasures I bought that day:<br /></u></i><i><u><br /></u></i>After a LOT of Spring and Summer shopping this year - (after all, I'm celebrating 20 years and Spring is my favourite shopping season) -&nbsp;I was allowed to add to my wardrobe as long as it was BRIGHT, and not neutral. I'm into cotton fashion sweatshirts at the moment, and found two sentimental beauties.&nbsp;Both items are from Los Angeles based French Company Clare V. We used to live in France, so they&nbsp;are 100% authentic:&nbsp;<i><u><br /></u></i><br />1. <b>Clare V "Pas Mal" sweatshirt </b>(<b></b>Pic #32) in tomato red. Gorgeous fabric, fit, and colour. Made in Portugal. We said "Pas Mal" a lot when we lived in Fontainebleau. It means "Not Bad".</p> <p>2. <b>Clare V "Ca Suffit!"</b> sweatshirt (Pics #34 - #35) in Dutch orange.&nbsp;Gorgeous fabric, oversized fit, and delicious colour. Made in the USA. The proceeds of this sweatshirt goes to a nonprofit organization devoted to ending gun violence. 'Ca Suffit" means "That's Enough".&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE THESE ITEMS SOOOO MUCH! And finding them with amazing Fabbers on that amazing day makes it even sweeter!&nbsp;</p> <p>The next day, <b>Suz</b>, <b>Inge </b>and I continued shopping at the downtown flagship Nordstrom and The Rack, where <b>Suz</b> hit the JACKPOT, and also found <b>Inge&nbsp;</b>awesome&nbsp;pink and purple sneakers! We had a ball!! EXTREMELY FUN!</p> <p> <div></p> <p><b>Inge</b> is back in Antwerp, and thankfully feels like she has a new lease on life. I'm resting up this weekend so that I'm full throttle for my clients next week. Pic #45 is Vietnamese lunch in my neighbourhood before taking Inge to the airport.&nbsp;</p> <p>The last two weeks&nbsp;have&nbsp;been an<b> </b><b>absolutely</b><b>&nbsp;p</b><b>erfect way to celebrate 20 years of YLF in Seattle.</b> I had high expectations of how&nbsp;fab&nbsp;things would be, and they were exceeded!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! MAJOR THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO TRAVELLED FROM AFAR!!! You made it EXTRA SPECIAL. xo</b></p> <p><b>P.S. </b>Haven't forgotten about the NEW YORK gathering! I need to figure out timing. Stay tuned.&nbsp;<b></b></p> <p><b></b></p> <p> </div><div><div></p> <ul></ul> <p> </div><br /></div></p>