https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:23:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1118329 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:01:17 +0000 texstyle 1118329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't had much time to post Thistle but I have missed your posts. I agree with the others, this is time to focus on your health and well being and I'm sending you the warmest, best wishes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1117342 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:54:01 +0000 AviaMariah 1117342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending you good wishes and a safe pregnancy. &nbsp;I know how scary a time this can be and you should most importantly take care of yourself. &nbsp;I agree with the poster above that you should make sure you have some fun, cozy sweaters. &nbsp;There will be time to sort the body changes later. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1116405 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:04:34 +0000 bella 1116405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am crossing my fingers for you that everything works out really really well Thistle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1115630 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 19:13:43 +0000 Anonymous 1115630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I'm sending lots of good thoughts your way. You've had an eventful fall; it's no wonder you're feeling out of sorts. Hormones do not help matters, either!&nbsp;Be good to yourself, and don't stress about being perfectly put together. Wishing you the best of luck with your pregnancy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1115460 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:03:22 +0000 Janet 1115460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I have no words of advice or wisdom for you, but I wanted to send you good wishes and big hugs. This is not an easy time of year, and you've been through a lot. Take good gentle care of yourself and your family. We're here for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1115451 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:51:59 +0000 Sara L. 1115451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! I hope everything goes well with this pregnancy. I will be on pins and needles hoping for good news.</p> <p>I can't fit into a good portion of my tops due to nursing boobs so I can understand some of your frustration. I don't remember having this problem with my other babies, so either I wear my tops tighter now than I used to or my boobs are bigger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1114630 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 07:30:53 +0000 Adelfa 1114630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw this. I so hope that your baby is safe!</p> <p>It's okay to take a break from looking our best. When the movers came last week I didn't wear makeup for three days. I don't know if I've ever done that before. It wasn't that I didn't have time, or that my makeup was packed. I just didn't wear any. And I wore the same jeans and black sweater all three days. I loved it! I felt stripped for action. Now that I'm here in LA, I've been walking the dog (in my internal, locked apartment courtyard) in short puffer, pajama pants, and sheepskin slippers. I know there are easy options available for looking better, but I don't want to! &nbsp;For now.</p> <p>Sometimes, for some of us, it's the right thing just to be comfy!</p> <p>I don't know if there's a way around the feelings that come with the added weight and bulk of pregnancy. When it's someone else we understand, They're pregnant, duh, but when it's us it's hard to overcome a lifetime of conditioning that more is worse.</p> <p>As for your short cold days--I would hate that too. I wish I could make you a cup of tea. Hang in there &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1114469 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:43:26 +0000 Elly 1114469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to send you sheepskin slippers, a fuzzy blanket, a space heater, and one of those UV happy lamps. That is my plan for surviving the near future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1114190 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 21:01:15 +0000 Lyn D. 1114190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can wrap yourself up in our best wishes and comfy cardis Thistle!<br />Thinking of you across the miles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1114106 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:26:04 +0000 Peri 1114106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope everything goes well and you feel better soon. Health is more important than size, so take care of yourself just as you are! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113825 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 09:14:55 +0000 Lantana 1113825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle I'm packing a virtual bundle of light laced with hugs to send your way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113799 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 07:32:46 +0000 Debra 1113799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Thistle, I have been thinking of you and wondering if all was okay.<br /> Take care and hope everything works out perfectly xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113671 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 02:32:17 +0000 Sarah A 1113671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More virtual hugs being sent your way, Thistle </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113600 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 01:33:01 +0000 pil 1113600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for touching base, Thistle, I'm sorry you're in a funk. Hopefully the doctor has good news for you and Mr. Thistle and you are feeling more like the kind and fabulous that we all know and love sooner than later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113592 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 01:26:29 +0000 deb 1113592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I hope the doctor appointment goes well. As far as the clothing goes, Do you feel more fit whit weight lifting?&nbsp; Also, your hormones are probably adding to this funk you are feeling. I will be thinking of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113550 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 00:29:31 +0000 Angie 1113550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a stressful time, Thistle. And whatever happens, if we can support you in some way - we will.&nbsp;We are thinking of you and sending positive vibes and healing thoughts. Your style shines from within. Remember that, and please take care of yourself. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113493 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:31:32 +0000 catgirl 1113493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing Caro - life takes precedence sometimes.&nbsp; I have left the house in my slippers before, and I remember the days of a toddler when I'd be like "Am I dressed?&nbsp; In my own clothes?&nbsp; Is it morning?"... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113448 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:51:10 +0000 Caro in Oz 1113448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to add to the wisdom here except; thinking of you &amp; please be kind to&nbsp;yourself.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113421 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:25:49 +0000 Beth Ann 1113421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just thinking about you on my walk today.&nbsp; Having struggled with infertility, I know the emotional and physical toll it takes.&nbsp; I never lost a baby, and I think that would have taken far longer to rebound from.&nbsp; Be gentle with yourself.</p> <p>Suz would know far more about this than I, but I suspect that your weighlifting is building beautiful muscle, but your hormones are storing insulation to support a pregnancy.&nbsp; I do remember immediately holding onto water when I first got pregnant.&nbsp; It was big ta-tas that alerted me to the fact that I might be having a baby, and not entering early menopause!&nbsp; I didn't gain a whole lot of weight at first, but my body shape changed immediately.&nbsp; I will tell you that lifting and doing spin classes until my due date did make a huge difference in my recovery after having Eric.&nbsp; Had I lost that pregnancy, I think the exercise habit would have helped my psychological healing as well.&nbsp; Of course, feeling as you do now, you'll need to adjust the routine a bit.&nbsp; Do you have someone you can consult with about staying as healthy as possible?</p> <p>You have classic, beautiful jackets that will be there later.&nbsp; If all goes well, you won't need them for a year, and they'll still be as fine as ever.&nbsp; In the meantime, eat, rest and exercise as as well as you can, and find yourself a couple of&nbsp; gorgeous sweaters to curl up with.</p> <p>Blessings for the Holidays and the New Year.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113320 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:03:50 +0000 Eliza 1113320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending very warm wishes and good thoughts your way. &nbsp;You have been on quite a few roller coasters in a very short time. &nbsp;Sometimes it helps just to put that out there. &nbsp;Navigating all this ambiguity, a toddler, health issues&nbsp;and the brutal cold is a lot. &nbsp;For anyone. &nbsp;</p> <p>If this isn't the time&nbsp;for fashion as fun, that's okay. &nbsp;You will be back to it when it works. In the meantime, know how much we think of you and how impressed I have been all along as you not only look fab, but also take care of an adorable&nbsp;wee one.&nbsp; Those two things were mutually exclusive for me for longer than I care to admit.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113110 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:34:24 +0000 Alassë 1113110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hop the doctor's appointment will bring encouraging news. We're here for you, Thistle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113044 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:36:03 +0000 Anonymous 1113044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, what a rollercoaster! I hope you get good news and this one takes.</p> <p>I agree with Dana, that there may be ways you can change your lifting routines to still get the benefits of lifting without hypertrophy of your muscles.</p> <p>Winter is a hard time, even when things are all going well, so take gentle care of yourself. We are almost at Midwinter and the light will come back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113034 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:26:18 +0000 ironkurtin 1113034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I have been working out for almost two years now and I can't fit into some of my shirts, either.&nbsp; In fact one day it was Incredible Hulk time and when I pulled my arms over my chest everything ripped!&nbsp; If this bulking bothers you, definitely talk to your trainer or whoever does your routine about exercise to increase strength and limit size.</p> <p>As for the rest, sweet girl, I so understand!&nbsp; It will all be well.&nbsp; Be good to yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113033 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:23:12 +0000 LACeleste 1113033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Thistle,</p> <p>I feel for you. &nbsp;I have gained some weight too over the past month and unless cookies turn into muscle, my gain is just flab. &nbsp;My clothes are uncomfortable too--I commiserate.</p> <p>Now on to important things...</p> <p>When I went through a very dark time a few years ago with infertility, one of my neighbors said the nicest thing to me. &nbsp;She said "I want for you what you want for you."</p> <p>That is my wish for you Thistle. &nbsp;Thinking good thoughts for you and your family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1113011 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:52:52 +0000 Suz 1113011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Thistle - I'm so sorry you are feeling fashion frustration. Totally understandable under the circumstances. Crossing my fingers for you about the baby -- that is extraordinary and special and I so hope that this one "takes." Anyway...the main thing now is building your health and your family. We are here for you. Post or not -- whatever feels right to you.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I totally hear you on the cold. It has not been terribly bitter here (yet) but the dark days really do a number on me and I have to work very hard to maintain my spunk.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-fumble#post-1112973 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:19:36 +0000 Thistle 1112973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very definitely in a fashion funk. This has impacted my participation, and for that, I am sorry.</p> <p>After taking up weight lifting to help battle osteoporosis, I have seen muscles form. Real ones. But now, none of my jackets fit. They are all far too tight through the sleeves. Very, uncomfortably tight. I am not sure if this will settle down, so I have moved all of my jackets into a holding zone. Even some outer wear ones.</p> <p>And, I have gone up 2 pants sizes. I have no idea if this is from the miscarriage in September, followed by getting pregnant again a month later (which, we will find out viability, hopefully next week at&nbsp;9 weeks). But it means I have had to rebuy pants in a short period of time. I am not actively looking at weight loss as I know it will impair our ability to have a second child. Still, it really impacts my self image.</p> <p>It has been bitterly cold this year, making me want to hibernate all the more.</p> <p>Combine that with a lot of work stress,&nbsp;morning sickness, and severe fatigue, and I know I am not looking even remotely put together. Hoping that when things get more sorted, I will be more myself! </p>