https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 20:35:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78870 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:20:59 +0000 shana 78870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, I'm a little late to the party but I just wanted to say that your sister is gorgeous and looks amazing. She is indeed super stylish and carries off this look with such finesse. Thank you so much for the informative post - I love to travel and hope that I can one day make it to Istanbul to see the street style in person! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78771 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:56:12 +0000 bella 78771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much! My sister will be glad to have received so many compliments on her very first outfit post, especially from Angie herself!:) </p> <p>This is a really fun challenge, I am looking forward to seeing your interpretations of other cities/regions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78721 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:17:14 +0000 Vani 78721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, you are two beautiful, super stylish sisters! I love every single element of your sister's outfit. So earthy, yet stylish and colourful. Thank you for the wonderful insight into Istanbul's fashion and style. And the book recommendations </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78605 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:37:29 +0000 sinead 78605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, this is such an interesting post. I'm fascinated by international style and always wondering what women are wearing in other cities. Love your sister's easy, comfortable stylish outfit.</p> <p>More please! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78555 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:36:27 +0000 Christie 78555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, yes, I did understand your description of modern wear in Istanbul. </p> <p>I liked what you wrote about current trends being embraced there "especially if they incorporate our ethnic tastes in some new and original ways, like the harem pants or the gladiator sandals." Very chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78539 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:04:33 +0000 medusa 78539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I'm really impressed by how she makes harem pants look good. I admit, I didn't think it was possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78536 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:59:37 +0000 Angie 78536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wooohooo! Yay, bella! I’m pleased you posted about Istanbul! Thank you. Love what your sister is wearing! Love YLF’s global edge! </p> <p> It’s AMAZING how different looks work in different parts of the world. I know that Turkey is split into two distinct regions: the east and the west and that it's absolutely beautiful. I hear you! What a culturally rich and diverse country. Just like in Israel, harem pants work! I can’t believe I was narrow minded about them in the beginning. (Very naughty Angie. *big fat spank*). But I do prefer the ones that aren’t so saggy in the crotch. Your sister wears them to perfection. </p> <p>Now ladies, add the sandal booties and you’ve got a hot middle Eastern look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78500 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:18:08 +0000 Inge 78500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh thanks Bella! I'm going to look at this more closely asap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78485 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:39:31 +0000 Inge 78485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful Bella. The hair up, the lovely soft colours, a completely different look! And what a wonderful description of Istanbul style. I'm very much enjoying that part of the challenge too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78480 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:57:33 +0000 marianne 78480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the recommendation, Bella! I will look for her books. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78465 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:04:59 +0000 bella 78465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No worries Marianne, I love to talk about literature. Another talented contemporary writer from Turkey is Elif Safak. "The bastard of Istanbul" is a really good read. "The Saint of Incipient Insanities" is another book of hers that I really enjoyed, particularly because it spoke to my own experience as a graduate student in the US. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78460 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:47:00 +0000 marianne 78460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Bella! I really liked "My Name is Red", it's beautifully written and I really enjoyed the themes and his thoughts on art. I've read quite a bit on the history of the region, and it's interesting how he incorporates it. The writing must be incredible in the original language. I also liked his "Black Book". Sorry for OT, I was just curious what his compatriots think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78396 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:46:14 +0000 bella 78396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much, I will make my sister read this thread, I'm sure she will be happy. </p> <p>San - My sister lives in Istanbul with her family. She came to the US on a business trip and we got to catch up. </p> <p>Debora - I don't get to travel back as much as I would like. Usually once or twice a year. </p> <p>Marianne- Pamuk is a really talented writer. My favorite book of his is "My name is Red." I would strongly recommend it if you are into historical fiction, especially the superbly written kind. </p> <p>Cricket - I think I understand what you mean. I just want to make sure that I didn't give the wrong impression. Women in Istanbul don't usually wear harem pants. On the contrary, they are very modern-looking and contemporary. They wear all kinds of skirts, dresses, pants and jeans, especially the skinny kind. They just follow fashion trends closely and take special joy in embracing those trends that speak to their aesthetic sensibilities, such as the harem pants.<br /> For my part, I was skeptical of harem pants as well until I saw how chic, comfy and current they can be. I still think that you can't really wear them everywhere. The context is very important. A cosmopolitan city like New York, London or Istanbul would be the ideal place to wear them. </p> <p>Hanna - feel free to keep posting on this thread or start a new one, whichever you prefer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78382 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:53 +0000 hanna 78382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>soooo gorgeous! just like you, bella :)</p> <p>i adore your description of istanbul street style! you've got me wondering how i would describe the street style in kuala lumpur, malaysia. hmmm. i'm going to have to ponder this and get back to you now that you've got the ball rolling!</p> <p>as an aside, should we continue to post pics and discuss on this thread, or start new ones for each city? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78372 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:59:37 +0000 rute 78372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer!<br /> Love It!</p> <p>Very weel done, you are lovely and so lucky! Istambul is lovely and I agree with your description, women are lovely and always very well put-together: make-up, lovely jewelery, manicure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78357 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:40:55 +0000 Christie 78357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your sister is beautiful, and beautifully dressed. When I first saw the reemergence of harem pants on Angie's blog, I thought "no way!" but its refreshing, beautiful and if I may say, "normal," the way your sister is wearing them. </p> <p>So fun to learn more about the fashion in other countries. I love this blog/forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78356 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:39:00 +0000 marianne 78356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful photo! Thank you for sharing, Bella. I also like the idea of the global challenge and have been thinking of how to tackle it.</p> <p>(I also would love to travel To Turkey some day. At the moment I happen to be reading Pamuk's Istanbul. What do you think about it? Since traveling isn't an option right now, that's the best I can do ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78355 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:38:16 +0000 Anonymous 78355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, your sister is so stylish. I love the soft gold color she's wearing. Thank you for sharing this bit of Istanbul with us. BTW, Istanbul is the favorite city in the world of a friend who has travelled everywhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78352 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:27:53 +0000 Debora 78352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, what a wonderful post! Your sister is beautiful! I guess sophistication and style must run in the family! </p> <p>I love hearing about the style in cities around the globe. I would really love to visit Istanbul sometime. My husband had the opportunity to travel to Turkey once and he came back with the most beautiful gifts for us...gold pendants, a gorgeous leather purse, a brass vase, and beautiful brass animal figurines for the children. I so wish I had been able to go along. He said the country was beautiful. Do you get to travel back often?</p> <p>Thanks for sharing Istanbul street style with us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78347 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:19:15 +0000 Kristen 78347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I love the breezy, sophisticated look she has. You two are sisters, for SURE. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78338 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:55:53 +0000 Anonymous 78338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful. Is your sister in Istanbul? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78317 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:16:35 +0000 astanton 78317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful! Your sister is gorgeous and I love her outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78315 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:09:58 +0000 taylor 78315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your sister is STUNNING (like you) I love her smile and her fresh and current look...You must miss her.</p> <p>Thanks for and sharing with us. </p> <p> Nice intro too by the way:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/global-challenge-c#post-78314 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:57:10 +0000 bella 78314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really liked Hanna's global challenge. I was actually thinking of option, c, the city that you grew up in but don't live in anymore. I was born, grew up and lived in Istanbul until I came to the US after graduating from college. I still think it is the most beautiful city in the world, incorporating the best of the west and the east. </p> <p>You would see a mix of styles in Istanbul. Some women adhere to the religious dress code. Others, who embrace a modern dress code, are very chic and put-together. Women are always impeccably groomed, with nails and hair usually professionally done (even in the summer!) and brows perfectly shaped. The dress code is usually modest, so you don't see mini skirts and shorts or cleavage very often but women still look very attractive. They usually accessorize very well; silver and gold jewelry as well as jewelry with gorgeous natural stones are abound. We follow European fashion very closely. As far as new trends go, women are not afraid to try them, especially if they incorporate our ethnic tastes in some new and original ways, like the harem pants or the gladiator sandals.<br /> As I was planning on creating an outfit that reflected the essence of Istanbul street wear, I met with my sister, who happened to be wearing this gorgeous outfit and I couldn't help but take a picture for you. </p> <p>So meet my sister H.:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26160917@N03/3713970079/in/photostream/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/2.....otostream/</a></p> <p>She is wearing harem pants, sandals, a cascading cardigan from Zara. She accessorized it with a large suede belt, a pearl necklace mixed with some costume jewelry in earth tones, pearl earrings and a bracelet in coordinating materials. She is also wearing sunglasses, which she took off for the photo. </p> <p>What do you think of Istanbul street wear? </p>