https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:15:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2414076 Fri, 29 May 2026 10:34:30 +0000 Momo 2414076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2414009 Wed, 27 May 2026 23:27:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2414009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this is a great look, very much "you," (what I know of your style, that is)--chic, sophisticated, yet casual, relaxed, liveable, if that's a thing. I like how the black and white elements play off each other subtly. That red is fantastic on you. And you've just given a great example of how important hair can be in getting a look we like. The color, yes, is so good for you, and the cut has just enough edge.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413703 Sat, 23 May 2026 07:48:47 +0000 Kate 2413703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so love the lighter hair on you. The white detailing on the different pieces, the saucy little scarf, and the juicy red of that topper—where has that been hiding!—work to create a perfect outfit. No wonder you felt good. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413675 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:58:50 +0000 Ket 2413675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are the cat's meow Love you in this outfit. Very chic, joyful, and lovely. I love your hair color and haircut. I'm so glad you're feeling like yourself again. I'm getting my hair cut in a different way next week, so maybe I"ll feel more like myself again after that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413667 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:17:03 +0000 Suz 2413667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous outfit and fantastic new hair colour/ cut! The hair really is the thing, isn't it. This is great on you. I love the red car coat with the graphic black and white. Effective!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413661 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:30:51 +0000 Cookie 2413661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how the white details make the all black sparkle. And the coat is gorgeous! I too enjoy having a climate that justifies/necessitates spring coats.</p> <p>Co-signing Janet on our once-dark hair, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413635 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:25:06 +0000 Inge 2413635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the white elements running throughout the entire outfit. The scarf and your hair are fab, and that car coat is such a good colour on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413622 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:05:28 +0000 LJP 2413622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup - hair is everything ;). I can’t seem to change my weight but I can change my hair and the colour made a huge difference . I feel lighter and brighter . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413620 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:38:24 +0000 bj1111 2413620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn’t it fab to FEEL fab</p> <p>AND YLF</p> <p>Refreshing change over the last few posts. Was is just the hair color change or other? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413618 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:16:53 +0000 Helena 2413618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay love it!!! This is a great scarf ... The black and white is so crisp and modern; spring your way - fresh but sharp! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413617 Fri, 22 May 2026 15:03:00 +0000 LJP 2413617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all ! As to the noisiness factor of nylon pants : none at all here . They are very soft and feather-weight . I’m wondering if they have some cotton in them and will have to check the tag . I have another pair from Adidas and they don’t make noise either . </p> <p>Angie - that’s so kind of you to say :). At my advanced age the challenge is to keep freckles from morphing into big hyperpigmentation patches . I’m off to the aesthetician today in fact to have a few spots lasered . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413616 Fri, 22 May 2026 14:49:03 +0000 Dee 2413616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great oufit, like all the complimentary details with the print of the scarf matching up with the details on your pants and shoes. Nice punch of red with the overcoat and hair looks terrific too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413608 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:48:49 +0000 unfrumped 2413608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, looks so great! I would copy that in a heartbeat. It looks “ coordinated “ but in subtle yet punchy ways, and the just- enough ease of the clothing styles looks effortless. Love the pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413607 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:43:01 +0000 RobinF 2413607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look! Love the red coat and snazzy pants! So nice. Love that you are feeling like yourself. That is the most important thing I think.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413602 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:33:48 +0000 Janet 2413602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic look! The pants are really good, from what I can see — I like that topstitching too. And I’ve also been indulging in a little bit of investment in the small square scarf thing — I have seen some pretty ones at higher price points than I want to get into (have trouble with $100+ on a small square of fabric), but Etsy has some I’ve bookmarked. In fact, last night I wore a vintage Celine one I picked up for a very good price secondhand - black with a colorful paisley print. </p> <p>I loved those shoes! Alas, they went from comfortable to…not, somehow. So I let go of them a couple of years ago. But I like seeing them on you! I ended up with a pair of platform Adidas, which are not as polished looking but they work for me.</p> <p>Hair is looking wonderful too. I understand what you mean about feeling more like yourself. I confess: I can’t say I’ve ever fully emotionally accepted my new identity as not fully brunette anymore, but I’m just not willing to go backwards at this point to start coloring my hair again. It’s been six years and I just can’t do it, LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413595 Fri, 22 May 2026 06:32:29 +0000 pirouette 2413595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair is fabulous really shows your features. The red coat is perfect with the black and white. I ‘m glad you’re feeling good and enjoying fashion again.you are very talented at putting outfits together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413592 Fri, 22 May 2026 06:21:31 +0000 lyn67 2413592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the lighter hair! It really perks up the quiet column of black, underneath of that showstopper car coat! But wait, there are some more little sweet details in white all sprinkled with&nbsp; a great eye for creating some proportions.&nbsp; Not only the dots on the scarf, the sole, and the details on the laces, the stitchings on the pants and the zip on the inside leg, but the tie on the waist, and the band of the watch, too. I'm in love for so much subtleneck and happy for your had a great day, it somehow is reflected in the outcome. Just one question,&nbsp; the nylon pants aren't making noise when walking? I resisted buying a pair for this exact reason...:-(. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413590 Fri, 22 May 2026 03:17:53 +0000 Star (Lise) 2413590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good.&nbsp; Love your coat, great length.&nbsp; I have three small scarves. Helena, and now you, are inspiring me to get them into outfits.&nbsp; Hair colour can make a lot of difference to how we feel for sure.&nbsp; Your cut is fab and a bit edgy.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413586 Fri, 22 May 2026 02:38:08 +0000 Aquamarine 2413586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarf is fab on you! I have always struggled with these but it looks so natural and easy on you. Love the column of black and the car coat is a perfect topper. Liking the lighter hair, but I always think your hair looks good, no matter the color </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413584 Fri, 22 May 2026 01:54:30 +0000 Lisa 2413584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lighter hair color is lovely on you. And I adore the black outfit with the fun pop of red from the coat.. The scarf is a lovely touch of detail. But what’s most fab of all is how YOU felt in this outfit. That’s wonderful that you felt so good in this outfit. Bravo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413579 Fri, 22 May 2026 01:46:03 +0000 Jaime 2413579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was reading along and thinking isn't she going to mention her new fab hair (then you did).&nbsp; Both cut and color are excellent on you! The outfit is also great - very nicely executed pop of red and lots of perfect details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413574 Fri, 22 May 2026 01:25:33 +0000 Indigoprint 2413574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good. You Look Fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413572 Fri, 22 May 2026 00:48:00 +0000 Angie 2413572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>kkards </b>and<b> slim cat&nbsp;</b>said :)&nbsp;</p> <p>KILLER cute! LOVE the white accents on the patterned scarf, track pants stripe, platform soles, and laces. Punchy! Your complexion suits the fab red car coat sooo well too!&nbsp;</p> <p>Glad you're feeling yourself again.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>LJP</b>, have I ever told you how fantastic your freckles are? I must have, because I think it every time I see you post. Very attractive!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413562 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:03:59 +0000 kkards 2413562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love the column of black &amp; pop of red l! the white accents and the black and white scarf are just so good! YLF </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413561 Thu, 21 May 2026 22:51:43 +0000 slim cat 2413561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super! Love all the white details - topstitching, white polka dots, zippers and &nbsp;black&amp; white shoelaces!&nbsp;<br />Your hair looks fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/helena-made-me-do-it-wiw-52126#post-2413560 Thu, 21 May 2026 22:33:51 +0000 LJP 2413560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a <b>good crisp little scarf</b> - not the big floppy long ones we doubled around our necks a decade ago, but the new small squares.  They are everywhere and at every price point and I've picked up a few.  I used to fear looking like a flight attendant but I no longer care.  This one is <b>silk, and from Gap.</b>  I also love a good <b>unlined car coat </b> - and am glad that our lousy spring weather has afforded me the opportunity to wear my collection more than I ever have.   This one is from <b>Nice Things by Paloma S </b>(a UK company ) and is at least a decade old  .   I marvel at the details and quality of construction (bound inside seams, horn buttons with the company name engraved around the edges etc).</p> <p>Crazy nylon  <b>pants from FP Movement</b> which I LOVE for the white topstitching and zippers. A couple of years old .  <b>Platform sneakers </b>- Janet also has these - which are also years old and whose name has worn off inside  (Linnea Paolo or something like it)  which I also love for the graphic details.  Basic <b>ribbed tank from Athleta . </b></p> <p>I felt good today - finally - after months of the opposite.  I feel so much <b>more like myself with lighter hair . </b></p> <p>Thanks for looking, and <b>thank you , Helena for the inspiration !! </b> </p>