https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:17:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311539 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:25:50 +0000 Angie 2311539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:)</p> <p>Clever and handsome boy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311516 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:48:42 +0000 April 2311516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonus Bodie photo.</p> <p>Here he is in the kitchen, pretending to be politely waiting to be taken outside.&nbsp; In reality, he's guarding the path to the exit so Mr. A cannot sneak out.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311512 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:22:32 +0000 Tanya 2311512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was lots of fun following your daily outfits, April, and seeing Bodie more often than not!&nbsp; It sounds like it was a good experience with lots of positives.&nbsp; &nbsp;I too often find I need some kind of external push to fix things, often I ignore them and just wear other things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311466 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:26:22 +0000 Bijou 2311466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've really enjoyed your daily posts and will miss them. Loved seeing Bodie when he graced us with his presence too. It is nice to get a better feel for your personal style which has really shone through on these daily posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311465 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:18:59 +0000 Zaeobi 2311465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's always a pain getting started on alterations &amp; repairs, isn't it? But the results so far are motivating me to do the rest! </p> <p>You've got many more pros than cons there, well done - it's interesting to see what you've all been wearing for 'everyday' occasions (since you've been posting daily), since it gives a better snapshot of who you are. I feel you on the difficulties of consistently taking photos though - I only have one blank wall in my flat, &amp; it's right by the front door. I usually have to kick MrZ's shoes out of the way before I can snap a picture </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311458 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:06:23 +0000 Suz 2311458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed your postings, <b>April,</b> and loved seeing your beautiful outfits and liked reading your descriptions of individual items -- I got a sense of why you bought them (or appreciated having been gifted them) and how your wardrobe works. Plus, cute photo bomber. Plus, your gorgeous hair. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I have trouble getting good photos now, too. It has varied depending where I've lived and my set up. In the current place I have to wrangle so much with the lighting. But I'm working on a more permanent solution to that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311341 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:47:37 +0000 Dee 2311341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a very interesting and varied wardrobe <b>April</b><b></b>, and it was always fun to see and read your posts. Happy it was mostly an enjoyable experience for you.<br />I hear you on taking outfit photos, I’ve only done it a few times, and I still don’t know how you, <b>Anchie</b>, and <b>Kkards</b> could keep it going for a whole month.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311335 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:19:14 +0000 Angie 2311335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, Ms. <b>April,</b> I thoroughly enjoyed seeing you and Bodie each day - along with hearing your wicked sense of humour :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Glad you had a positive experience too!&nbsp;</p> <p>p.s. Made the tofu dish you suggested - go look at your thread!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311091 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:40:32 +0000 anchie 2311091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for joining me, I enjoyed looking at your outfits and also got some inspiration. Glad that you found it useful. I admire your wardrobe, you have some really interesting pieces, that is what I think is missing from my wardrobe.<br /> Taking photo was a drag, but it almost became habit, I almost took one this morning and then remembered it is over. I am planning to my share reflections later but I found challenge really helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311090 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:20:25 +0000 April 2311090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A monthly challenge is a lot, no worries about not keeping up/chiming in.</p> <p>One-day wonders are far easier.&nbsp; This was more "inspiration" than "challenge", but <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-thread-please-post-all-your-leggings-ensembles-here">here is an epic one from 2009</a>.&nbsp; Things to know: leggings then were mos def not pants (quite thin and flimsy); YLF did not yet have the ability to post photos directly to the forum.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Fun to remember some of our past members and see who's still here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311042 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:20:22 +0000 Jaime 2311042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taking daily photos is really a drag if you don't have a good set up. It is the main thing I miss about working in the thrift store. But I enjoyed and appreciated your efforts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311032 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:24:53 +0000 Sal 2311032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's all positive from my perspective - I also didn't comment much because I was a bit more of a lurker in February than contributor.</p> <p>I think a little push can help - that's what I have learnt from style challenges.&nbsp; They pushed me to wear the less worn pieces or to try some different shoes with pants etc...</p> <p>And to repair or iron promptly does help you feel good about your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311030 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:13:02 +0000 Jenni NZ 2311030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was interesting to look at. I don’t think I commented much- between you and Anchie there were a lot of outfits! I am keen to do some re-mixing to help in my wears project and have a few ideas for my autumn which is just starting.<br /> I won’t do daily photos though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311017 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:22:46 +0000 LJP 2311017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of being pushed to repair and refresh things rather than ignore them like I do . And yeah , taking good photos is a whole event for me and I’d never manage to do it daily . Most of the time I’m just not that interesting to see </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311014 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:05:36 +0000 Indigoprint 2311014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just want to say I have appreciated and learned from your efforts . Thank you!<br /> Taking pictures is hard! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2311013 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:43 +0000 Anonymous 2311013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have learned that I need to move from one or two colors in an outfit to three. &nbsp;That opens a score of possibilities for me. &nbsp;The only time I really think of three color outfits are when packing a carry on for a trip. &nbsp;I need to work on this possibility for every day. &nbsp;I continue to add more transitional pieces...especially sleeves. &nbsp;I used to never wear sleeves but now find them helpful. &nbsp;The transitional period is now my major season from long hot summers.<br />&nbsp; I have not taken as many photos as I have been busier than I thought I would be and seldom have the time. &nbsp;I find that I need to reorganize my closet and edit out old stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2310949 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:00:29 +0000 kkards 2310949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, yes that whole getting dressed, leaving time to take photos posting etc, its harder than it looks<br />and WOW if you only had 1 day that you disliked your outfit! you totally succussed&nbsp;<br />its nice to push yourself to reimagine your closet. i found it gave me a new appreciation for what i had and insight to what and how to go forward&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/february-challenge-reflections#post-2310929 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:08:29 +0000 April 2310929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you have soldiered through February with us, you'll recall that Anchie was inspired by kkards' January challenge to shop her own closet, make new combinations, and not repeat outfits.</p> <p>I figured February being a short month gave me the best chance of completing the challenge and so hopped aboard.</p> <p>What I have not enjoyed: <ul> <li>Taking photos daily.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul> <br />What I have enjoyed: <ul> <li>Reimagining my tried-and-true outfit combinations</li> <li>Figuring out how to change things up while still feeling like me</li> <li>Learning from Anchie's combos</li> <li>Being pushed to fix things (polishing boots; removing stains) and, in one case, to fill a wardrobe hole</li> <li>There was only one day when I disliked my outfit (denim over denim)</li> </ul> <br />Many more enjoyable things than not enjoyable!&nbsp; Thanks, Anchie.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>