https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:32:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-790148 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:41:48 +0000 unfrumped 790148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know this is a great question for building your "Christmas capsule"! </p> <p>I have a few vintage hankies-my focus is usually some kind of flower and in colors that "go" with my things--that I can tuck into breast pocket of my jackets that have them. At least until I start thinking I look goofy. So I have several poinsettia hankies for this season. And some vintage brooches/pins--usually sterling or not-sterling silver. Then dogwood for Easter.</p> <p> I stay pretty conservative at work, so I do not go for wearing sparkly tops or glitter-Toms to the office, though some employees do, so I gravitate more toward trying to wear richer-looking colors and textures at this time of year, and lots of shades of red.</p> <p>But I really like the idea of subtle things that are truly seasonal but that you might have to take a second look to see, like the snowflake pendant ( and something like that could worn along with another necklace) or icicle earrings, or maybe finding a print that seems ordinary at first but has something blended in like a pattern of pine needles or holly, or maybe a watch that is your "Christmas watch" in a Christmas color or with something on the watchface. Even something more "silly" or fun like a red watch with Snoopy under Christmas tree ( I made that up) I might consider if it were done right and just peeked out.</p> <p>Hmm, not really needing another reason to shop, but sounds like one could aim to accumulate a few things that will be fun for the season, whenever you might find them. Vintage shops are good for this especially if the rest of your oufit is modern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-790011 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:48:49 +0000 rachylou 790011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha! Fur baby is the ultimate accessory! I want to try a jingle bell collar on her and see how much she hates it... haha!</p> <p>Ohmigosh tho! What a ton of brilliant ideas! I'm just gonna print out this list and take it with me tonight when I go to rummage for my winter things. Must remember to fetch my green velvet suit!! Ohno... I think I've come up with a give-away regret... my snowflake earrings from when I was still in school...</p> <p>I think I want some brocade jeans. In the meantime... I went to Burlington Coat Factory last night to see what was left of their puffers (ya ya, I'm slightly obsessed)... It was near their closing and as they were shooing us to the doors, I saw a navy brocade skirt suit size 6. I just grabbed it and took it home. </p> <p>I'm wearing the skirt today... need to take a pic. Styling help is needed... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789807 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:33:46 +0000 Angie 789807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pop your fur baby into to festive toppers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789776 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:38:55 +0000 Sara L. 789776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas in this thread! I have a couple Xmas t-shirts that I layer over long sleeved tees for weekend Xmas cheer. They don't work as well for work except on casual Fridays. I also like to wear red sweaters and try to add a little sparkle. And listen to lots of Xmas carols! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789644 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:03:10 +0000 ManidipaM 789644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tactile depth --- velvet, velour, quilting, pleating, furry or fluffy textures, slubby silk or smooth satin, braided trim, lace...anything that suggests a touch of luxury or coziness --- and that reminds me of cabled knits now.</p> <p>Shine (even subtle) --- needn't be sequins, could be brocade like Diana suggested or even a slightly shimmery thread running through a knit or a tweed, or just the natural sheen of satin or velvet</p> <p>I find stripes (not just candy-cane colours and widths) and larger dots festive because they remind me of wrapping paper, probably. </p> <p>So do byzantine/baroque motifs, for the same reason --- they're common in brocades, but also now in other printed fabrics.</p> <p>In terms of colours, doesn't have to be Christmas colours, I think --- anything that reminds you of a box of individually wrapped chocolates (usually jewel tones, but also pale shimmery pastels)... or colours reminiscent of flames</p> <p>Shapes --- short of santa and reindeer and candy canes and gingerbread men, you could consider stylized snowflakes or stars or snowdrops for jewellery and accessories, as well as paisley, tree prints or poinsettia-type patterns, some of the more seasonal animal patterns (hares, owls, fox, mice are not 'traditional festive' animals but are wintry in some ways) or intricately patterned round beads (bauble-like, but not obviously Christmas ornaments) </p> <p>Some fabrics are distinctly wintry in association, like plaids and tweeds... and again, brocade and velvet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789618 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:19:28 +0000 rae 789618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm... plaid, sparkly jewelry here and there, bright colored cashmere, wearing gifts you received in years past, a warm and wintry perfume, subtle faux fur, and of course.... boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789578 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:55:26 +0000 catgirl 789578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just blast Christmas music in the car and eat a lot of Hershey kisses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789577 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:53:08 +0000 Anonymous 789577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I shiny ,dressy top with jeans. Of velvet jacket or blazer with black pants or jeans. It's very casual, but I've been wearing a red Snoopy Christmas short sleeve tee under a black blazer and jeans. Shiny snowflake earrings or pendant. Nontraditional reds and greens like chartreuse and fuchsia. A scarf with some c Quinn's scattered on it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789552 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:35:38 +0000 Amy 789552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plaid! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789549 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:33:46 +0000 Carole 789549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of greens and shades of red other than bright Xmas red. Shiny jewelry on the wrist or ears always help too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789535 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:17:08 +0000 Isabel 789535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love Diana's idea !!! Yes, something brocade. Or velvet or velour !!! A scarf, gloves....jeans. I also love the Hannukkh colors of blue and silver together. A little sparkle doesn't hurt either. </p> <p>Though I do like a candy cane pin..sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789523 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:53:17 +0000 Diana 789523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get some brocade jeans! I just got some in a pretty subtle print and they're just dressy enough to feel fun but not too over the top to wear for everyday. (plus I happened to match the wallpaper at the restaurant I went to tonight.) or get some velvety gold brocade ones for a bigger statement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789522 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:52:04 +0000 JR 789522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bright happy patterns. Bright happy colours. (I got my fuchsia sweater to have something new for the holidays that I could wear afterwards too.)</p> <p>A little extra glitter or shine somewhere: earrings, brooch, scarf, sweater...</p> <p>I have a shiny jade green scarf I am going to try to incorporate somewhere. I rarely wear it, but this is a good season for it. And it doesn't scream Christmas, because it's a different shade of green, so it doesn't come across too tacky.</p> <p>I don't do Christmas ornament earrings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789503 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:34:10 +0000 pil 789503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>don't your sparkly lady of questionable virtue shoes qualify? Oh, they may not count for daytime though - well, they might for someone else : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789481 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 02:11:34 +0000 Suz 789481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cozy can do it, too, if your weather allows -- soft cashmere. </p> <p>Red, but not bright Christmas red....wine red. </p> <p>I should be taking my own advice here, right? But wait a minute, my problem is an evening event. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789467 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:57:57 +0000 nancylee 789467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something sparkly? LIke a sequined cami under a blazer? I know Angie is a big proponent of daytime sparkle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789463 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:52:14 +0000 Lyn D. 789463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christmas-y colours like white, red or green?<br /> I like the idea of bright scarfs and accessories too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-spirit-for-the-daily-grind-jr#post-789434 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:08:23 +0000 rachylou 789434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So... JR &amp; Carole mentioned, on Suz's thread, about *needing a shot of joy* and a *festive touch.* I have to say that today, I didn't pull all the way through. I wanted to wear my (fake) denim dress and that's about as far as I got. </p> <p>I think JR &amp; Carole have hit it on the head here. It's one thing to have party outfits sorted out for the holiday season... but I think I need to spruce things up for the rest of the time. Only... I'm out of ideas. Like, I do not want to wear a Santa pin or anything.</p> <p>What says winter fun? Daytime winter fun... </p>