https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:49:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101927 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:53:05 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2101927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Grande vanilla nonfat latte. Or grande oat milk latte. Or if I'm on a bike ride: short mocha, and yes to the whipped cream. <br /></div><div>Your writing is very descriptive and evocative, Cindy. You could easily be writing product descriptions for a clothing company. Or any company, really. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101870 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 01:43:29 +0000 Style Fan 2101870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes I order tea. English Breakfast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101770 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:24:33 +0000 Angie 2101770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does no-one order tea???&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't drink coffee.</p> <p>:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101663 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:16:14 +0000 Anonymous 2101663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes it is! I used to tell them to put a bit of ice, but then one day a barista said they can change the temp- she called it child's temperature. Whatevs- I call it drinkable </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101589 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 04:01:39 +0000 elpgal 2101589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suntiger,&nbsp;</b>I didn't know that was an option?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101543 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:34:40 +0000 Anonymous 2101543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Double espresso here! Um- but I tell them to make it not too hot so I can drink it straightaway...<br /> Fwiw I don't think you sound like a pompous ar$e- I love your writing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101538 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:15:25 +0000 Helena 2101538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haha, now I'm feeling self-conscious about my tall decaf soy latte ... is four words to ar$e-ish??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101532 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:58:38 +0000 rachylou 2101532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have become impatient in my old age: I just ask for coffee. I’m really only there for croissants. But my shop... still things have to be so difficult with size and brew! Try asking for a Large Medium. It’s a difficult conversation every time! Oh. My. Goodness. Lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101528 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:40:45 +0000 JAileen 2101528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like lattes with whole milk. &nbsp;Or coffee with 1/2 and 1/2.<div><br /></div><div>The other day I heard an old interview of a man who wrote a biography of Ernest Hemingway. &nbsp;He wrote that Gertrude Stein advised Hemingway to go through his manuscript and remove every “very”. &nbsp;I’m trying to stop using very, too.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101366 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 01:57:17 +0000 taylor 2101366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a great vocal &nbsp;communicator, &nbsp;but a disaster at writing . &nbsp;I envy your skill.<br />I was a stylist for 42 yrs., &nbsp;so the only thing I ever wrote &nbsp;down were my clients names in the time slot, checks , &nbsp;and sign my name to my children’s progress reports. &nbsp;Writing never entered my daily job. &nbsp;I think those skills wane if you don’t use them daily. &nbsp; I constantly forget how to spell uncommon words that I haven’t actually wrote for decades. Best of luck!<br />Mocha Grande with whip , &nbsp;please ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101335 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 23:46:33 +0000 elpgal 2101335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When i first moved to to the US, I used to keep my orders very simple because I was embarrassed at having to repeat myself in my Indian accent. Now, my restaurant orders are elaborate! Same accent, just more food intolerances and confidence that comes with aging. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101312 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:34:03 +0000 Marilyn 2101312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>LOL</div><div><br /></div><div>Tall Americano with room for cream<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101274 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 19:30:26 +0000 Carla 2101274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grande decaf mocha no whip (and I have my own recyclable Starbucks &nbsp; &nbsp; sippy cup). &nbsp;My favourite author is Anthony Trollope. &nbsp; :-D</p> <p>FWIW, one of my early jobs was with a radio station ‘creative’ department writing adverts. &nbsp;80 words (max) = 30 sec ad.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101264 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:59:25 +0000 SW Ann 2101264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My starbucks order is pretty short.. venti Americano decaf...I like lots of words but not at starbucks....I prefer simple when it comes to my coffee.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101226 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 15:42:49 +0000 Angie 2101226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You ARE good with words, and animated too. I hope you find your vocation.</p> <p>My Starbucks order has been the same for 17 years:</p> <p><i>Tall Earl Grey.&nbsp;</i></p> <p>I keep it simple while my colourful outfit does the talking. I'm not a words person </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101222 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 15:32:13 +0000 Anonymous 2101222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You like to paint with words. &nbsp;I think your descriptions are poetic! &nbsp;You'd be great working at the J Peterman catalog! &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101199 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:27:04 +0000 Janet 2101199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not always good at wording things here (usually typing on my phone, which does NOT help), but I think my journalism background makes me want to keep it brief. Large bold roast coffee with room for cream. I like your visual description of your boots!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101193 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:06:06 +0000 April 2101193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unlike a Starbucks order, your clothing summaries describe something visual, so the longer detailed explanations are actually helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101170 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 10:57:23 +0000 Cardiff girl 2101170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you &nbsp;are serious about writing Some ways to get started;creative writing course,writing for church magazines,submitting pieces for local community newspapers,entering short stories to appropriate women’s magazines.Obviously things might be different where you are but two if my acquaintances have just had books published following doing a creative writing course as a hobby.You have an interesting back story l bet Cindy,write about what you know and I will buy the first copy when it comes out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101166 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 09:29:30 +0000 Jane 2101166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, please find a way of showcasing your talents. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101161 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 08:56:27 +0000 Style Fan 2101161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You would be a great writer.&nbsp; I wrote reports that required a lot of information in the minimum amount of words.&nbsp; My Starbucks order is one word, maybe two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101158 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 08:40:22 +0000 notsaf 2101158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a fabulous and hilarious writer: do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101154 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 07:49:49 +0000 Barbara Diane 2101154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the king item descriptions. I can see them so clearly.<br /> Yes, you need a writing career. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101123 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 03:39:39 +0000 SarahD8 2101123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh. I'll just be over here in my cognac riding boots sipping my double tall latte*, reading Hemingway I guess.</p> <p>*Still kinda worried that bringing my own cup makes me an arse but baristas are unfailingly nice about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101113 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 03:08:43 +0000 rachylou 2101113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’re too funny, Cindy. As a tech writer, my whole goal in life is to eliminate words, lol. I could never be a lawyer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-laughing-at-myself#post-2101107 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 02:47:44 +0000 cindysmith 2101107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had always heard that you could tell how big of an arsehole somebody was by listening to their starbucks order. The longer the order, the bigger an arse the person is. Like, you know who I'm talking about: that person who orders a half caff, half decaf triple grande latte with half almond milk, half coconut milk, with exactly 3 pumps of caramel sauce, vanilla syrup, whipped cream, 4 spoons of sugar, and cinnamon dusted on the whipped cream.<br /> Me, I'm a triple grande breve caramel macchiato, leave it layered DO NOT stir or mix it.</p> <p>On this thread about styling white boots<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-styling-white-boots" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....hite-boots</a><br /> I started my comment with this little gem: "I have a pair of creamy beige lace up platform wedge boots"</p> <p>I actually had to stop myself from my full description or them that reads more like this<br /> I have a pair of creamy beige lace up platform wedge high shaft ankle boots<br /> I realized I was sounding like that arse in Starbucks</p> <p>I can get elaborate with my descriptions of my favorite items. "Gold satin cargo pocket joggers". "Brown leather x-toe knee-high Ariat cowgirl boots". "Winter white palewave street ninja wool cardigan with asymmetric draping". "Grey wool Isabel Benenato shredded front sweater with laddered stitching down the sleeves".</p> <p>I definitely need a job writing, since apparently I'm good at words. I've got to find an outlet for all of my words so I'll quit sounding like a pompous a$$ </p>