https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 15:54:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season/page/2#post-755856 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:38:34 +0000 Aida 755856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm yes and no. I've never been super into the 90s style stuff, which is certainly prevalent right now, but happily there is plenty of other stuff (yay 80s! yay 70s!) to keep me occupied. Though I do also feel similar to Charmian: with fall/winter as my dominant season it is often hard for me to distinguish between a general love for the season's items and the items available. The last couple years I mostly worked on building my core essentials, and this year have the ability to find more "fun" pieces... and haven't found as many as I'd liked. But I'm happy to be patient and keep looking </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season/page/2#post-755725 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:59:49 +0000 Jjsloane 755725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never have trouble finding SOMETHING I like. I'm interested to try some "new" (hello 80's I'm back) things and I'm not overly repelled by anything so I guess that counts as a good season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season/page/2#post-755655 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:39:47 +0000 Laura 755655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started this season feeling very pouty and left out, once again, since it is another trouser season. Queen Dress was not amused ... but it has turned out beyond my expectations. The scarves, booties, handbags (clutches), costume jewelry and cozy sweaters have more than made up for a lack of dresses. And oh, I have found two fabulous dresses. All is well in the Kingdom </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season/page/2#post-755652 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:36:25 +0000 sinead 755652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After years of feeling like wispy, unstructured clothes were all there were in stores, I'm excited that there are jackets, chunky knits, and silhouettes that are more flattering to my body. My little ex-Texan heart loves the tougher edge of booties- I'm just having trouble finding more to add to my black flat and heeled versions. But my favorite- the colors! Love burgundy (or oxblood, as I keep hearing it), love cobalt and the deep blues, the gorgeous combos of camel and other neutrals... yes, if I had the budget I could go crazy this season. I'll have to enjoy it on others and hope that when I can do more shopping the goodies will still be there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season/page/2#post-755633 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:05:07 +0000 Mochi 755633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure what to say. I of course see how this is definitely Angie's season and there are great things...I suppose I'm more detached because I'm trying to hold off on buying in general, and what I want to buy are more like long-term wardrobe staples. So I'm not against anything that's showing up; I just don't need a lace sweater as much as I'm looking for a good, well-made pair of tall boots, for example. But I would love to see pics of what everyone's into--I was busy around the time you all were linking to your pinterest boards. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season/page/2#post-755618 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:38:38 +0000 Debbie 755618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on overload. There is so many things that I just can't make a deceision as to what it is I want. Especially in the shoe catagory of things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755610 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:30:25 +0000 Caro in Oz 755610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree. That's why I've only bought x3 items for spring/summer I'm holding out for our Australian winter clothes - there is more blue &amp; grey:):):):) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755599 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:56:25 +0000 morethanbeige 755599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I 100% agree with both of you! So many candies! So little time (and budget)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755591 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:44:15 +0000 ironkurtin 755591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to join the "huh, really?" crowd. I'm not seeing so much that is different this season from last, except the combinations in Lucky Magazine are getting less wearable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755587 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:38:20 +0000 ZFMD 755587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've bought a lot of great pieces this season, but much of it has been from prior years through flash sales and consignment shops. I have bought a few current pieces but it has been difficult because brands are cheaping out on fabrics. Even $200 doesn't always get you an acrylic-free sweater. The wool or wool-blend sweaters I do find seem to be rather sheer. Just yesterday, Corporette posted about a beautiful $350 Basler blouse -- but it was 100% polyester! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755580 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:32:14 +0000 Ariadne 755580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! I love everything and want it all. Can't have it all, of course, so it's hard to choose! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755432 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:16:24 +0000 Beth Ann 755432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've not had much luck this season, although I'm not buying much because my life is kind of in-flux and I'm not sure if a move, or a change of work is coming in the next year.</p> <p>I hope to have some time to get out there are really look, since the colors and the proportions are good for me this year.</p> <p>BTW ---- In response to Jonesy, I'm actually spending more time in my closet remixing to AVOID the political frenzy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755393 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:33:43 +0000 Anonymous 755393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes! I want daytime clutches, snakeskin print booties, more trousers, burgundy and cobalt anything, a lace top... And now I want to explore those cropped sweaters that you blogged about today. It's hard to decide where a limited budget should be spent. I hope the trend will continue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755390 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:28:26 +0000 Charmian 755390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dominant season is autumn (and winter), so it's hard for me to distinguish between a general love for the season's items and the items available. But off the bat, I have to say I'm loving the soft whites, the textures (come to me, chunky jumpers!), the booties, and rich reds like burgundy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755388 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:27:42 +0000 catgirl 755388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me! Fortunately, I seem to have most of what I've been wanting in SOME form, and I'm trying not to browse! I had a pair of burgundy booties already, which was nice. For me, the best analogy is "like me in a clothing store". :)</p> <p>ETA: Angie, I'm curious since you've mentioned how your style has evolved since I've been on the forum: would this season's offerings have appealed to you equally 5 years ago, or in other past seasons? Or is it a happy confluence of your current tastes and the current fashions? </p> <p>For me, so many items right now are reflecting the tastes I've ALWAYS had, making me realize that often things I thought were "me" only seemed that way because the other options just weren't readily available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755385 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:20:38 +0000 N-Marie 755385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I can say that the colors of the season are right up my alley (burgundy and teal, oh my!), which is leading me towards experimenting with silhouettes I might not otherwise try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755369 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:04:13 +0000 Janet 755369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been trying to practice some restraint, since, as Rita mentioned, I already have a full and fab closet. Fortunately, some pieces I already own are in line with the current trends. I did succumb to some new booties since my boot collection was much more full of tall boots, and I'm enjoying booties in the transitional fall weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755365 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:00:27 +0000 Inge 755365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my YES, I agree 500%!! Every day I see something I have wanted for ages now suddenly pop up. The silhouettes, styles, colours, fabrics, patterns... all seem to be right up my alley this year. It is a FANTASTIC season, and I'm finding it quite hard to make a selection. (feeling quite greedy, I want it all;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755344 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:39:05 +0000 Jonesy 755344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny: I haven't really thought about clothes/style, or bought anything, over the last few weeks because I've been consumed with the presidential election :). I have zero interest in fashion right now, which is wild for me. I'm waiting to see if my interest picks up after the election is over... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755318 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:23:34 +0000 Sunita 755318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh....interesting! I hadn't thought of it that way. </p> <p>In the last year or so since I've been active on the board, I've been making notes but only recently made a major update to my wardrobe (mostly at the NAS). So I've been enthused about shopping but put it down to my timing rather than the superior offerings this season... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755312 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:16:35 +0000 biscuitsmom 755312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ive seen a lot that I like, but have only gotten 3 items since summer, mainly because of all the mistakes Ive made and dont want to repeat...so Im admiring, from afar.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755300 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:09:16 +0000 rachylou 755300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. Well, for me, it feels like fashion has been a wasteland for just aeons and I've spotted a cactus finally. Call it a new chi-chi candy store where they've put single bonbons on stands and spotlighted them.</p> <p>Looking at spring next year... if it weren't for Angie's distillation earlier, I'd be full of foreboding that it's all been a mirage. Because I didn't like the S/S 2013 shows at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755296 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:05:39 +0000 Carole 755296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been loving all the colors this season, but have had trouble finding the things I really want! I am on the hunt for a grey blazer that is NOT short with no luck yet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755258 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:40:57 +0000 Lisa 755258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I am really enjoying all the colors and prints and varying silhouettes I see this season. In the past it's always felt so drab, the same ol' black, grey, and navy blue. All the brights make me happy. All the prints are really fun. And the best part is, if you are a mood dresser, with all the varying shapes to pick from, one day can be baggy, the next form fitting, it's great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755240 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:25:17 +0000 Raisin 755240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I don't know much about the fashion scene, but I know a lot of my fav stores have a TON of clothes I love....so yah I probably feel the same! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755236 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:21:44 +0000 Jules 755236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny because I initially thought this season was gonna be bad for me. I'm a cheap and cheerful shopper and look to my favourite knock-off places to help me stay somewhat current. The way JOE styled their homepage and the clothes at Zara in late August - all these dark solids, specifically hunter green and burgundy, that just looked so terrible around my face. However, I've embraced animal prints, mustard, skinnies and flats (finally), and am excited about booties (but haven't found any to love yet). I think what I've learned is that there are generally lots of options and I'm not stuck with the first look the stores show. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755231 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:18:51 +0000 modgrl 755231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could get me in so much trouble! I have so many fab things already! I need to spend more time in my own closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755223 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:12:53 +0000 angellynn 755223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Completely agree! I love fall in general but jackets and sweaters and booties... oh my! I only wish my clothing budget was bigger </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755220 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:11:00 +0000 Nadya 755220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I don't feel that way. I have found some things I love, but no more than in previous Fall seasons. This in itself is telling and I'm going to ponder the why on the way to work.<br /> If I have any insight, I'll be back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-2012-is-kid-in-the-candy-store-fashion-season#post-755219 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:10:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 755219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely! Isn't it fun? And there truly seems to be something for everyone. </p>