https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 10:22:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet/page/2#post-1729139 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:20:55 +0000 Eliza 1729139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz- you really worked NAS this year and your finds are fab. Love that bag and totally get how workable that color is for folks like us who lean to blues and fuschias and berries. It looks great on you! Also, your hair is beautiful! Love how it is shaped and the color is terrific on you. I am guessing that taking the warmer yellow tones out of the picture has made your cooler color palette work even more easily. Bravo!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet/page/2#post-1729068 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:04:29 +0000 Sal 1729068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so pleased it worked out for you...I am not quite a bag person yet while I have three day bags and I am happy with them, I haven't quite switched over. &nbsp;One day maybe :)</p> <p>You look gorgeous and the bag complements each outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet/page/2#post-1729066 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 06:46:42 +0000 Maneera 1729066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I say-----I'm not surprised! I loved that bag the moment I saw it :)</p> <p>You're looking particularly radiant these days, Suz. Love all outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1729050 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:08:12 +0000 tulle 1729050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great new wardrobe, Suz.&nbsp; Your hair just seems to snap everything into focus, doesn't it?&nbsp; As for that gorgeous handbag, please forgive me if I say:&nbsp; Told you so! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728969 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 23:58:24 +0000 Momo 1728969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad that bag worked out for you! It is really beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728948 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 22:23:11 +0000 Lyn D. 1728948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking Good Suz!<br />I must take my wine coloured bag out for a spin soon too.<br />I hear you about bags not being on the same level as shoes, although the right one can make you feel great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728918 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 20:53:03 +0000 AJ 1728918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The wine color goes beautifully with your wardrobe. &nbsp;Great find! &nbsp;</p> <p>(I might be in the minority, but I find most leather bags to be too heavy.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728892 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:48:48 +0000 Elizabeth P 1728892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Suz, Suz, Suz.....</p> <p>Your description and the way this bag looks on you made me think "oh, I wonder if it comes in black" because believe it or not, I don't have a black tote type bag, and have been thinking that I would like one.&nbsp; Yup, one is now on its way to me.&nbsp; Thank you!&nbsp; (I think....) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728742 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:26:02 +0000 Chris987 1728742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, wardrobe pet indeed! You are quoting/channeling Elizabeth Barrett Browning, talking about Nirvana, and saying you PET the bag. Next you will tell us that you are feeding it expensive boutique leather treatment and buying it a special little plaid and lace bed to tuck it into at night   You are clearly smitten. It's a lovely bag and the joy it brings you is very clear. Your descriptions of the softness of the leather are palpable. Isn't it great when this happens? All the other items are great on you also. </p> <p>Janet you articulated perfectly what I've been thinking about in terms of a black bag "my old black bag doesn't feel quite right for most days where I am now, stylewise". Love the Minkoff one you posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728738 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:58:24 +0000 Anonymous 1728738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad the bag worked out for you. &nbsp;It is the softness and feel of leather that attracts me. &nbsp;I am very tactile. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728705 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 03:10:42 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1728705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The watch and bag are beautiful signature items for you, Suz. They look perfect with each of these outfits. They do go with everything! To read your gushing about your new bag makes me happy. I'm so glad it worked out this way. I have carried my Rebecca Minkoff backpack more than I imagined I would, since I have other bags I pretty much adore, too. I would say my backpack is in a class by itself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728683 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 01:32:54 +0000 Carla 1728683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad your bag is working out for you! I hold my maroon Rudsack bag in similar high regard. The wide strap is very comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728679 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 01:25:48 +0000 Jaime 1728679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Delighted to see that you and your new bag are working out so well! I always default to a biggish hobo so I understand your enthusiasm. I don't like to put mine on the floor either - apart from not knowing the state of the floor, I have never lost my old school New Yorker fear of having it stolen. Most likely I would just step on it myself. But I digress, you look radiant. Your hair is amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728675 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 01:07:19 +0000 JAileen 1728675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't it funny how an unexpected item becomes so beloved. I'm glad it's worked out so well for you.</p> <p>For my birthday present, I returned the Skagen bags and ordered a new bag. I won't say just yet, but it's a newish color for me too! It's taking forever to drive cross country. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728654 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 22:07:34 +0000 Suz 1728654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sara</b>, that makes perfect sense. I realized since joining YLF that a bag is pretty integral to my outdoor look since I walk all the time.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Kaelyn</b>, I think function trumps for me as well and it's ideal if I can have both!</p> <p><b>Traci</b>, thank you for the kind words. So far, I am hooking the bag on chairs and it has not had to go onto the floor at all. I feel much the same way as you about that, by the way.&nbsp;</p> <p>High five, <b>Smittie</b>! And thank you. I am like you -- shoes first and then bag. I had purchased boots in previous years so now it was bag time. I really like the longer sweaters, too. This grey one is three seasons old now from BR. It's a bit "pilly" but the texture makes it less noticeable. It's not thick, exactly, but definitely textured.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Bonnie</b>, the sale price on the black is irresistible! It's a good deal at that price for sure. I must warn you that the two functional zip pockets may not be as functional as you hope -- I would find it difficult to put something in the side of the bag because it's really not a lot of space there and I'd worry about things dropping out if I unzipped it. But perhaps I haven't thought creatively enough. A water bottle might work there, for instance.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenn</b>, thank you. The long cardigans are great. These ones are a bit above my knee, so not truly maxi, and it seems to be a versatile length for me.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie,</b> I think you will make a bag lady of me for sure!</p> <p><b>Kkards, Karie, Style Fan</b>, thank you!</p> <p><b>Janet</b> -- I love your new bag!</p> <p><b>Joy,</b> can't wait to see your outfits and jealous that you found some burgundy Sweetie style boots!!</p> <p><b>Colette</b> --- shhhhhhhhhh!! ;)</p> <p><b>Aquamarine</b> -- I think I hemmed the Dres a bit much because I can't really roll them with my booties now. I can and do roll them with my flat sneakers but like the longer length with the booties. It was my own error, but overall I think it will work out okay. The seemed to hang reasonable well even without the roll and there is something good about the sleeker look as well.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Robin, Brooklyn, Ledonna</b> -- thank you all. And please so write odes to your true loves!!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728627 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 19:50:30 +0000 Sara L. 1728627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never been a bag person either but your new bag is gorgeous. My problem is that mine are seen so seldom with my outfit. I drive to work where I stash it under my desk until I drive home. The only time I really worry about how a bag looks with my outfit is when we travel and do a lot of walking and using public transportation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728620 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 19:26:35 +0000 Kaelyn 1728620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for the perfect bag! I'm extremely picky about them, so I own very few. I was never one to swoon over them, either, and although I have an appreciation for a nice looking one, I still put function first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728602 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 18:10:59 +0000 Traci 1728602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes you don't know until &nbsp;you try. &nbsp;I'm glad &nbsp;you tried.</p> <p>Now that you've lived with it for a bit, are you finding you're putting it on the floor often? &nbsp;That was my hesitation in snatching it up when I saw it briefly pop back up on nordstrom.com. &nbsp;I like to hang my handbag on the back of my chair and if it won't hang it ends up on the floor and then that seems unsanitary. &nbsp;I have a very spurious definition of what is and isn't unsanitary, so this is no comment on anyone else's habits, just my own weird rules.</p> <p>And finally, you are looking amazing these days! &nbsp;Going shorter and grayer was absolutely the right choice. &nbsp;I love seeing how it has just elevated everything about your look.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728563 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 16:42:28 +0000 Anonymous 1728563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know I love your bag. The only reason I passed on it is that I felt the budget would be better spent on footwear.</p> <p>I also really like the touch of bling of your watch. I have a leather strap watch but I'm thinking a sliver watch would be dressier, which is sort of where my style is going these days.</p> <p>My favourite of your outfits is the one with the long cardigan. The proportions are great. So now I'm also thinking about adding a long cardi to my winter wardrobe. I like that yours is a little thicker.</p> <p>Thanks for all the inspiration Suz! It is great to have a style sista! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728546 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:52:06 +0000 Bonnie 1728546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, that sounds like a great bag, and it looks good on you. I've been thinking seriously about replacing my everyday Kate Spade backpack bag and this looks perfect. It's a shoulder bag, has two outside zip pockets, and comes in black. It's just what I've been looking for and it's on sale.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728544 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:47:45 +0000 Jenn 1728544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that you took a risk and found a perfect bag! This just goes to show that it pays to leave our comfort zone on occasion, as there are wonderful rewards to be had!</p> <p>I absolutely love your outfit #2 here and quite like #5 as well. You've inspired me to think about adding another long cardigan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728534 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:21:03 +0000 Angie 1728534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm making a bag lady out of you yet!</p> <p>Your new wardrobe pet couldn't be more perfect, Suz. You look casually chic in all these outfits.<b> LOVE.&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728510 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:39:11 +0000 kkards 1728510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love a good wildcard to workhorse story! fab bag! (and i love a good bookcase --and yours is fab as well!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728508 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:36:23 +0000 Karie 1728508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love to hear success stories! Aren't leather bags wonderful? I picked up a Longchamp leather bag this season and I love the feel of real leather.<br />You did very well at NAS! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728501 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:27:16 +0000 Style Fan 1728501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a gorgeous bag Suz!&nbsp; I would love to pet it.&nbsp; I like bags but I don't go crazy over them.&nbsp; But a beautiful one like that I would happily put in my collection.<br />You did very well at the NAS.&nbsp; I can't wait to see your next wildcard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728499 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 14:16:53 +0000 Janet 1728499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab! You look great and happy, and how nice that all your new things work so well. And such a great bag too! I just got a Minkoff bag, on sale, because my old black bag doesn't feel quite right for most days where I am now, stylewise. The old one is a quilted style with a chain and leather strap, which is nice, but I was feeling the need for an alternative in black that was a little more casual and less structured. Minkoff makes nice bags. I love the color of your hobo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728483 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:46:43 +0000 Anonymous 1728483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful and polished in every outfit here. The Minkoff hobo looks natural , but lux. I'm not one to get excited about bags but am excited for you. I also used to see bags as only utilitarian pre-YLF and have added and replaced. Your bag has inspired me to pull out an unstructured burgundy suede bag to put into rotation. It is an old favorite that has survived (barely) purging before moving. Bookending with a find of burgundy Sweetie-style ankle boots for fall may work out well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728471 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:24:08 +0000 Colette 1728471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so happy the purse worked out, it's really gorgeous. I love a purse that not only looks good but functions well. It really works so well with your outfits, which all look fab. Is that a butt vest I see in your collection? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728465 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:13:35 +0000 Aquamarine 1728465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab in each outfit! Can't wait to see the rest of your NAS purchases in action. </p> <p>How much did you hem the Dres? I can't tell if you've rolled them in the picture or if that's where the hem ends.<br /> Still debating what to do with mine. (I'm on my phone so the photos are small and dark.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/from-wild-card-to-wardrobe-pet#post-1728463 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:10:48 +0000 RobinF 1728463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous bag! I have also always been a shoe lover and, although I like bags, I haven't given them a large priority in my overall look. But I have been known to wander through the purse department at my Nordstrom Rack, petting the beautiful leather and sighing. Glad this is working out for you! Your looks are perfect! </p>