https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:51:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726401 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:51:49 +0000 minimalist 1726401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic and inspiring! Thank you for sharing this full-on execution of all the great insights here.</p> <p>Now, what I really want to know is, how did you get through a PhD without ever serving as slave labor?! Sounds like there really is a lot of european influence in your program. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726396 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 19:24:43 +0000 Mirjana 1726396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can only say BRAVO, really hard work,... you are right for PHd, I am giving you, you earned it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726392 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:18:12 +0000 Dana 1726392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh, I love it all!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726353 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:55:43 +0000 Angie 1726353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. I am sooo impressed. Very nicely done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726273 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:03:35 +0000 frannieb 1726273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So my favorite favorite clothing lines for plus size gals - most you can only buy at this boutique I shop at or I have seen some at Navabi.</p> <p>Follow the face book link for my boutique and if you are ever in town shop here.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://www.bomb-shell-boutique.com/">http://http//www.bomb-shell-boutique.com/</a></p> <p>In order of favorites<br />1. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://www.e-shop-direct.com/eshop/evelin-brandt/">Evelin Brandt </a>- a designer from germany and exclusively sold at Bombshell &nbsp;in the US. (we won't talk about how many pieces of Evelin I own)<br />2. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://www.elenamiro.com/us">Elena Miro </a>- Already got my pieces from her for this season - the line already came in - a new black pencil skirt and a gorgeous new gray sweater (sweater can be seen on the facebook feed)<br />3. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://gb.marinarinaldi.com/catalogo-persona">Persona by&nbsp;Marina Rinaldi </a>- Which may quickly becoming my number 2 all time favorite line - especially as a transition away from business casual to smart casual<br />4.<a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://ideapiufashion.com/en/collezione/autunno-inverno-2015/"> Idea PIU</a>&nbsp;loved this line last year but I don't think she is getting it back in this year (boo)<br />5. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://http://natan.be/collections/fall-winter-2016-2/natan-plus-54.htm">Natan +</a>A concept line for me that I wish the clothes fit - but the cut doesn't work for me - works for lots of gals at the store</p> <p>Okay and now this has gotten really long - I could do a whole other post on brands I like for the quality. I am a picky picky picky shopper.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726222 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:11:21 +0000 njw 1726222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you have amazing style and as I scrolled through your photos and finds, loved everything. &nbsp;2 questions:</p> <p>1. &nbsp;I love the new JCrew animal print cardigan but it is just too small and too short for me . &nbsp;How does the Foxcroft animal print cardi compare? &nbsp;</p> <p>2. What is your favorite clothing line (you referenced it coming into a boutique) &nbsp;Is is on line? &nbsp;</p> <p>Looking forward to more of your posts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726217 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 09:57:53 +0000 Summer 1726217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is brilliant, Frannie!&nbsp; You've passed with flying (burgundy and pink) colours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726144 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 02:51:26 +0000 Kaelyn 1726144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOOHOO! Another plus size gal here. I love what you've pulled together. I especially love that vest--I have a similar one! Congrats on the PhD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726076 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 01:08:42 +0000 frannieb 1726076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Barbara - Thanks - one of the reasons I posted it all is because I am a plus size girl - and want any other plus size gals to see that you can have a wonderful wardrobe being plus size.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1726018 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:47:41 +0000 Barbara Diane 1726018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm blown away that you got such a wonderful wardrobe in one day. Bravo in using the post to inspire you and putting the example to work.<br />Also, personally, I was thrilled when I saw the finds and realized the clothes were plus size.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725994 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 21:55:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1725994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So well done, Frannieb! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725956 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 20:27:53 +0000 Beth Ann 1725956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got a terrific assortment here! &nbsp;Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725858 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:22:08 +0000 RobinF 1725858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, very nice! I'd love to see how you end up wearing these! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725857 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 14:19:56 +0000 Tanya 1725857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your PhD, it is certainly well earned!&nbsp; The capsule is gorgeous,&nbsp; I need to put a couple together myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725827 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 11:54:36 +0000 Anonymous 1725827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FrannieB. &nbsp;I just bought the Eileen Fisher crepe ankle pants. &nbsp; I hope to love them as much as you do. &nbsp;Thanks for the information. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725817 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 09:08:46 +0000 Style Fan 1725817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great capsule.&nbsp; You certainly do have a PhD in capsules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725785 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 03:18:28 +0000 Carla 1725785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely capsule. I do love those pink trousers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725774 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 02:12:02 +0000 Jaime 1725774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! Now show us the outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725766 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 01:31:58 +0000 Anonymous 1725766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have this nailed, and did a great job of following Angie's lead. Your capsule looks wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725765 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 01:31:14 +0000 kerlyn 1725765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like a lovely capsule! &nbsp;I hope we'll get to see you put these pieces together for us this fall!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725754 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:52:40 +0000 Windchime 1725754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on putting together such a great capsule! You've invested the effort into building your fab base wardrobe, which made it possible to create this capsule relatively quickly and easily. </p> <p>I love the colors, the variety, and your jewelry choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725751 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:33:03 +0000 Alexandra 1725751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that's impressive! Good job on putting Angie's capsule to work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725750 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:21:44 +0000 carter 1725750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had me at pink pants! Great job on nailing your capsule. Hope we'll get to see some WIWs this season! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725749 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:18:59 +0000 frannieb 1725749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eliza these are my second EF crepe pants - I also have them in black - they are dream pants if you ask me. true workhorses in my closet.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725746 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:16:40 +0000 Eliza 1725746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That is impressive. You pulled it all together; lovely footwear, too. Well done. That's a busy day. Enjoy it all. </p> <p>I have the EF matte crepe ankle pants and am hooked. They fit neatly, allow for smooth layering and wash like a dream. Can't wait to pack them for a trip, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725745 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 00:14:43 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1725745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PhD in capsules, indeed, Frannie. I hope we'll see you modeling them soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725738 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 23:50:09 +0000 El Cee 1725738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a very impressive and cohesive capsule. You did a great job. I especially love the jewelry you have selected. Bravo!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725737 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 23:49:28 +0000 Anonymous 1725737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is perfect in so, so many ways. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725735 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 23:46:43 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1725735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow- I'm impressed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-feel-like-i-have-earned-my-phd-in-creating-capsules---thanks-angie#post-1725733 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 23:38:31 +0000 frannieb 1725733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello all (long long long rambling post)<br />Clearly not as awesome as Angie - but giving a go on writing this up.</p> <p>Angie's blog post about a capsule inspired me and I did something I have never done before - In one swoop I did a total fall/early winter refresh based on Fridays capsule - 7 hours of shopping and one very happy camper later - So I will walk you through - what I bought and what I have that made this capsule. &nbsp;( I actually ended up sitting out the Nordstrom sale because of some great life circumstances I ended up going to Panama for a month - I will have to write a post about how YLF made it possible for me to do this trip with only a 20 pound backpack and feel fab every day)</p> <p>This capsule is totally based on Angie's idea for mix and match - I have so many options with this collection &nbsp;- Also my job has changed slightly and I have chosen to step down from being a principal to a coordinator position so I feel I can &nbsp;dress much more smart casual instead of business casual.</p> <p><b>Color&nbsp;Palette:&nbsp;</b>Inspired by Angie - and having spent the last two years since joining YLF building a fab base wardrobe - My base is black, gray with some Navy blue - So I wanted to add color - I choose to focus on Rich Burgundy, Pink and Tan/Brown</p> <p><b>Pattern: <i></i></b><i>Like Angie I stuck with a floral and animal print</i><b><i></i><br /></b><br /><b>Metals:&nbsp;</b>Silver ( I actually updated my necklace collection with three necklaces)</p> <p><b>Dress Code:&nbsp;</b>Smart Casual and Casual</p> <p><b>Outfit combinations: </b>All tops match multiple bottoms and work with all toppers<br /><b></b><br /><b>Basics in my closet not shown in finds:&nbsp;</b> </p> <ol> <li>Black ponte pants - skinny fit, ankle fit, and bootcut fit</li> <li>Black skirts - leather and ponte</li> <li>Navy skirt</li> <li>Red skirt</li> <li>Denim skirt</li> <li>Black tops - light weight sweaters in black, short sleeve top, Black tunic</li> <li>White top - short sleeve</li> <li>Grey sweater in every shade of grey and variation</li> </ol> <p>No onto the fun with the clothes bought </p> <p><b>Bottoms</b> </p> <ol> <li><i>EF Brown Crepe ankle &nbsp;Pants (Finds - New)</i></li> <li><i>Alfani Patterned Skinny Pants (Finds - new)</i></li> <li><i>Lane Bryant - Pink Pants (Finds -New)</i></li> <li><i>Black ponte pants (Finds - old)</i></li> <li><i>White pants (Finds Old)</i></li> <li><i>Plus all the basics mentioned above - Black skirts in every version and more ponte pants</i></li> </ol> <p><b>Tops</b></p> <ol> <li><i>Sejour print blouse (Finds - new)</i></li> <li><i>Alfani long sleeve top in Blue and Rich&nbsp;Burgundy&nbsp;(Finds - new)</i></li> <li><i>J-crew sweatshirt (finds - old one of my favs ever)</i></li> <li><i>Inc international Pink tiered illusion top (finds old)</i></li> <li><i>Animal print shirt (not pictured - older - love it)</i></li> <li><i>Plus not pictured - Black sweater cold should, white tops, Black light weight sweater and Black tops in any fabrication short and long sleeved you can come up with.</i></li> </ol> <p><b>Toppers</b></p> <ol> <li><i>Animal print Cardigan (Finds -new)</i></li> <li><i>Denim jacket (finds - new - hard to believe I don't have one but finally found one I adore and looks great on me)</i></li> <li><i>Black faux leather vest (finds -old)</i></li> <li><i>Black leather jacket (finds -old)</i></li> <li><i>Grey Cardigan (Finds -old)</i></li> </ol> <p><i><b></b></i><b></b><i><b></b></i><b>Footwear<br /></b><i>Taking a cue from Angie I have an assortment at play</i></p> <p><i> </p> <ol> <li>Nine West Konah bootie (finds -new)</li> <li>AGL hot pink loafers (finds - newish)</li> <li>Rebbecca Minkoof Loafers (finds newish)</li> <li>Steve Madden leopard print slip on - (finds old)</li> <li>AGL booties (finds old)</li> <li>AGL Clair strap pump (finds old)</li> </ol> <p><b>Accessories<br /></b>I bought three necklaces in silver - I have two very lovely silver bracelet&nbsp;combinations&nbsp;that I wear every day - Tiffany&nbsp;bracelets&nbsp;bought my husband and daughter - I get a new bracelet on my birthday, mothers day and christmas - we will start working on the third bracelet combo this year.</p> <ol> <li>Silver geometric chocker (Finds)</li> <li>Silver long pendant (Finds)</li> <li>Silver and Black Kendra Scott pendant (Finds)</li> <li>Scarfs - I have a hot pink scarf and animal print scarf</li> </ol> <p></i> <p><i></i> </p> <p><i><b></b></i><b>I have two fall wedding so I bought a new wedding outfit</b></p> <ol> <li><i>Geometric skirt (finds)</i></li> <li><i>Will wear with a black silk top tucked in (finds)</i></li> <li><i>Geometric chocker</i></li> <li><i>AGL ankle Strap pump</i></li> </ol> <p><b></b><i><b></b></i><b><i>Next Steps<br /></i></b><i>My favorite clothing line will be coming into the boutique I shop at in October - I will buy one top. Other then that I do not see myself shopping again until January or Maybe February when it is &nbsp;deep winter in Minnesota -&nbsp;because&nbsp;I love this capsule and have tons of amazing outfits with it.<br /> </i></p> <p><i> </p> <p>Like I said I feel like I earned my PHd in creating capsules - I always wondered how Angie did it with Clients but once you get a plan in place, know your wardrobe and have great basics you really can update in one shopping trip.</p> <p>Closet clean out is next.</p> <p>Thanks for reading this far if you made it.</p> <p></i> <p><i></i> </p> <p><i></i> </p> <p><i></i><b></b><i><br /></i><b></b><i><br /></i> </p>