https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 03:51:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-123179 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:17:57 +0000 Kari 123179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianna, I will have my fingers crossed with high hopes until we know for sure. I'm glad that the interview went well, and it definitely sounds promising! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-123160 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:46:17 +0000 marianna 123160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again everyone! I hope I'll have good news to share in a few months!</p> <p>Shana, if you're ever in Chicago and want to sit in the audience, let me know. Free tickets! This offer extends to all YLFers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-123130 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:26:24 +0000 shana 123130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianna, wow, I totally missed all of this about your interview! I'm glad to hear that it went well and am crossing my fingers that everything will come through as promised. In the meantime, I hope you will keep looking for other opportunities - you never know what else might pop up!</p> <p>P.S. - I used to be a huge tv court show junkie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-123100 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:39:42 +0000 Queen Mum 123100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on a great interview and for looking fab! I loved the different reactions of your male and female interviewers... so typical ;-)</p> <p>It sounds like you are feeling very confident! I'm so happy for you. Keep us posted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-123096 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:34:49 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 123096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to the party too - but that's what it sounds like you should be having and you have two reasons, double the fun!</p> <p>Congratulations, you should be very proud of yourself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-123002 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:09:29 +0000 Carole 123002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late too, but wanted to tell you I'm keeping my fingers X'd. Congrats on the continued weight loss, you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-122998 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:02:06 +0000 chewyspaghetti 122998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianna- it sounds like you really do have the job, and the rest is just a formality. The larger a company is, the more hoops there are to jump through, it seems. My husband went through the same thing. They couldn't offer him the job until it made it's way all the way up the ladder with no objections.<br /> CONGRATS to you for getting into regular sizes! That is no small feat, and don't talk yourself out of the pride you should be feeling. It's a great benchmark, and you should for sure buy something in new sizes whenever they fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-122971 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:41:29 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 122971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, no no no, Marianna! Don't chip away at your weight loss success by thinking that MK runs large or some silliness. You did not "cheat" your way into the regular section...Yes, knits are more forgiving, but that's okay for now - take this small success and own it - you are doing great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-122963 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:43:42 +0000 Patience 122963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late here but I'm sending you tons of support. Waiting is frustrating (even having my name doesn't help ;)) In the meantime, maybe something even better will come up. Congratulations on the regular sizes too! Wow, I haven't been following the forum as much but it just seems like yesterday that you got started. I think this all bodes well for everything just falling into place for you-- keep that attitude. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-122959 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:32:23 +0000 Louise 122959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've got everything crossed for you on the job front and YAY on the regular sizing woohoo x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-122945 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:33:49 +0000 Angie 122945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah. Blonde moment. Got it, citron ruched sleeve top twin. Btw, MK runs pretty true to size! </p> <p>Michelle, you crack me up. Hope you love your new blue necklace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-122938 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:50:20 +0000 marianna 122938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eh, I think Michael Kors runs large. I was trying on pencil skirts in the plus-size department and even the 14s looked dowdy and matronly, so I decided to venture into the regular-sizes and the size 16s fit beautifully... it was a nice surprise. But it is ponte knit material, which is probably super forgiving... so believe me, there is not much to celebrate! :)</p> <p>I'm still way too fat for most regular size stuff. These items must be cut super large! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1/page/2#post-122937 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:46:20 +0000 Michelle 122937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I won't repeat all the congratulations and reassurances I said already on the phone, but... HOLY CRAP, regular sizes???? Sooooo impressed! That was really, really fast. Go buy that stuff if only to celebrate this huge milestone! I wish I was there too, but alas I think I have several months before I get there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122934 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:42:23 +0000 marianna 122934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There really isn't an HR department or recruiting office to contact. The senior supervising producers were the ones who interviewed me. They told me to keep in contact for updates and whatnot, so that's what I plan to do. I won't be annoying about it, but I will email/phone them every once in a while to get an update and to remind them that I'm still interested. I sent them email thank-you letters, but should I send a snail-mail note too?</p> <p>Angie, the start date would be May 17, not March. So if I get the job offer in April, I'd start the following month. Everyone is on hiatus right now, which come to think of it, might be another reason for the delay. Who knows...</p> <p>Overall I *do* think this will go my way, but it's going to require a lot of patience on my part! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122907 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:21:32 +0000 Kyle 122907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before you know it you'll be modeling some chic new business ensembles for us. If you are unsure and unsettled about the mixed messages, consider asking Human Resources for clarification...but as an employer I would always lean toward a proven, "sure thing," so it sounds very positive for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122899 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:03:28 +0000 Lena 122899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like it went really well! Congrats, Marianna!!!</p> <p>And big yay for new sizing possibilities! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122883 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:19:50 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 122883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you have a very fingers-crossed congrats from me! It sounds like a very successful interview and a very promising future for you. Go out and have a mini-celebration for getting through this first part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122880 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:15:57 +0000 Vani 122880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaah, how did I forget about the regular-size (yay!) loot?! Pictures pronto, pretty please? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122877 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:13:37 +0000 Angie 122877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bet you looked sassy and fab, Marianna! Glad you felt great too. </p> <p>Sooooooo, are you actually going to start work on 17th March anyway? Or will you start after you've signed the job offer. I'd speak to the recruiting office again. But all in all, a very positive day :0)</p> <p>Let's see the interview outfit and the new loot Ms. Size-Regular! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122865 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:00:30 +0000 taylor 122865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds very promising:).... The interviewer comments..".I love your outfit", and" You look so cute" just made my day!!! Never have any doubts about your style and beauty being off the charts") </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122861 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:51:32 +0000 Vani 122861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In that case, I agree with you Marianna! These people have worked with you, know you so I am positive they were being completely open with you. Sounds wonderful! I'm very happy for you right now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122859 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:40:09 +0000 marianna 122859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the way they were talking made it seem like they were going to hire me. I've worked in the office for a year already and I know everyone and I know the production processes. It seems like a natural fit (in my not-so-modest opinion!)</p> <p>It's also sort of strange that they called me in for an interview in February if they can't give me a formal job offer until April. The lady interviewing me even said that she doesn't know why it takes so long, but it does, and that it's "longer than necessary." I guess the LA office has to take care of the paperwork and stuff? Who knows...</p> <p>But they even told me how much they would pay me, so that must mean SOMETHING, right?</p> <p>I just have a feeling they will hire me. That's the impression I got. I just have to wait. I've waited a year already... just a couple more months... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122856 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:23:45 +0000 Vani 122856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, I feel for you Marianna! Did they say in as many words that you are their choice for the job? Otherwise it is downright unfair anyone to hold out for so long to hear back about an actual decision. But, the silver lining is that they haven't responded negatively! Whatever the case, you put your bestest foot forward and I'm sure you looked polished and professional and were altogether fantastic! And I'll keep my fingers crossed for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122855 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:22:41 +0000 Anonymous 122855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Marianna, how frustrating this must be. At least April isn't too far off. Maybe they wanted you to know now that they want to hire you so you won't take another position? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122852 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:09:42 +0000 marianna 122852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you sooooo much, everyone!</p> <p>So I'm a bit frustrated. The interview went VERY well. Ironically, the first thing they said to me when I walked in was: "Wow, you're so dressed up" (the man interviewing me) and "I love your outfit! You look so cute!" (the woman interviewing me). So thank you so much for helping me with my outfit, it obviously paid off. I wore my black suit, citron studded top, and gold flats. I had my hair freshly highlighted and cut. I felt great.</p> <p>The interview was basically them talking to me about the job, telling me about what my duties would be, etc. They even told me my hours, what they would be paying me, and when I would be starting (May 17). Sounds great, right? Here's the kicker: Then they told me they wouldn't be able to give me an official job offer until April because it has to go through their Los Angeles headquarters and the season doesn't start until May...</p> <p>So I'm playing the waiting game AGAIN. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the job, but I have to wait until APRIL! And, who knows, maybe I won't even get the job. It sounds extremely promising though. But again, nothing is for sure. So I am frustrated beyond belief right now.</p> <p>I spent a couple hours at the Michigan Ave Nordstrom after my interview because I was so bummed and shopping makes me feel better. Michelle texted me while I was there and luckily I was able to pick up the turquoise necklace in the YLF store for her. So that's good. I also have a pair of ponte knit Michael Kors pants and a black ponte knit MK pencil skirt on hold for me (and not from the plus size department! The regular size fit me in these items!) I know I shouldn't buy these items, but I want them... so we'll see how I feel tomorrow. I'm an emotional shopper!</p> <p>So that's that. No news, really. We have to wait until April... but I am very hopeful and my gut feeling is that I WILL get the job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122837 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:35:00 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 122837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gah - you are keeping us all in suspense, Marianna! Can't wait to hear all about your interview!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122818 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:49:17 +0000 Queen Mum 122818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>knock em dead! although the interview is probably over by now... but I'm sure you knocked em dead! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122813 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:34:45 +0000 JennyK (NC) 122813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait to hear how it goes! We're all very excited for you. Hope you felt the vibes all day </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122811 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:29:44 +0000 Debbie 122811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope everything went great. Please post a picture of your final outfit. Can't wait to see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/good-luck-marianna-1#post-122805 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:58:49 +0000 Anonymous 122805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fingers crossed for you! </p>