https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:19:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997396 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:01:24 +0000 Anonymous 1997396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous in every outfit and have inspired me to track what I actually wear in February. I will be pulling out my cold spring things as I have found in the last couple of years that I should start wearing them sooner. I also want to see if I need to add more warm pieces in spring colors or patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997387 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:36:06 +0000 Anonymous 1997387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the bright happy colors, especially the teal, and Im with you about the stud earrings for winter. Statement earrings are fun for summer but algo with layers to catch on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997349 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:26:11 +0000 Cardiff girl 1997349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great tracking and it’s nice to see you in a skirt.You should wear them more often ,they suit you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997343 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:19:12 +0000 Suz 1997343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific -- and absolutely yourself -- in every one of these. Fabulous.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997299 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:20:07 +0000 Angie 1997299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, <b>Helena</b>, it's YOU rocking it, and I'm simply cheering you on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997290 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:11:09 +0000 Helena 1997290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jessika, definitely not just you - winter gear is inherently sloppy (in the way it makes me feel at least), regardless of how nice it is!</p> <p>Nemosmom, thank you - that teal sweater is a definite happy color :)</p> <p>Angie ... thank you ... have you and YLF to thank for whatever style groove success and happiness I'm finding of late xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997281 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:03:07 +0000 Angie 1997281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helena,</b> you have a simple Modern Classic style that is very rich in essentials. It's effective, fabulous, polished, and suits you to a tee. You have a wonderful handle on it, and are very focused. WELL DONE, and rock on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997280 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:01:00 +0000 nemosmom 1997280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work tracking everything! You gained some really great info. Your slim layers are really refreshing - comfortable, yet polished. I love you in the teal color, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997240 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:24:09 +0000 Jessikams 1997240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’re right, those slim layers really look tidy and at this time of year that’s what I want too. There’s already enough scarf falling off/earrings stuck in hat/ glove getting coffee on it/ etc going on (or is that just me?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997231 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:59:00 +0000 Helena 1997231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shevia!! You're always so encouraging Xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997230 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:58:12 +0000 Helena 1997230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gigi and Taylor, thank you - you're so kind :D</p> <p>Gigi, that is an FFBO for sure ... I am just getting pickier about the comfort of layering as the years go by, so I don't wear it as much. But I DO need to keep in mind more ways of adding that level of contrast. Thanks </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997228 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:57:37 +0000 Jaime 1997228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfits always look like a breath of fresh air, if that makes any sense at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997168 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:48:14 +0000 taylor 1997168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have done a great job tracking . It really helped you identify your most loved and essential items.<br /> Love your outfit posts and your style . You have a definite refined style that I am particularly fond of . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997167 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:41:21 +0000 Gigi 1997167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always look so polished! I hear you on deep winter being difficult...</p> <p>I really adore the outfit in 3. I like the contrast between the white button-down and the black sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/january-in-review-long#post-1997020 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:01:47 +0000 Helena 1997020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all, I did a bit of tracking for January, for fun and interest. Although we're not quite to the end of the month, it so nicely dovetails with the Essentials conversation, that I thought I'd share.</p> <p><b>Distinct Pieces Worn (total of 37):</b> <ul> <li>16 different tops</li> <li>6 different bottoms</li> <li>9 different accessories (not counting everyday watch, bracelet and wedding ring)</li> <li>4 different pairs of shoes/boots</li> <li>2 different jackets (outerwear)</li> </ul> <b>Stars, By Category:</b> <ul> <li><b>For tops, my black sweaters were by far the most worn and loved this month</b>. I think it's because they feel so neat &amp; tidy against the 'messiness' of winter dressing (bulky layers, slushy boots, etc.), but they provide a bit of contrast against my dark blue outerwear and jeans (vs. my navy tops). I did enjoy a few colorful tops in the earlier, milder part of the month where I could wear lighter outwear layers and didn't feel the need to counteract the 'messiness factor'.&nbsp;</li> <li><b>For jeans, my J. Brand skinnies won the day</b>. They're the softest and comfiest jeans I own, and it was that kind of month. I was happy to see that I did wear my straight crops several times when weather permitted, for a fun change. Even pulled out olive skinnies one day.</li> <li><b>For accessories, my Swarovski crystal studs were the most worn</b>. Easy and classic. Don't get stuck in hats and scarves. I enjoyed my necklaces and hoop earrings as subtle statements on some days.</li> <li><b>For shoes, my Blondos were my happiest happiness factor</b>. These shoes. How I love them. They look great and are up for tackling all but the sloppiest, coldest, outdooriest days. My Hunters were great on sloppy days, and my Couche winter boots were a last resort.</li> <li><b>For outerwear, my ink Columbia puffer won</b>. But only because it was really cold!</li> </ul> So, to summarize - I heavily relied on my essentials all month - and they worked great for me in the less-then-ideal fashion season that is deep winter. It made today's exercise pretty easy!</p> <p><b>Purchases:<br /></b> <ul> <li>Camis (4) - wardrobe basic that needed replacing</li> <li>Hunter down boots socks - wardrobe basic (gear)</li> <li>Urban Outfitters belt - wardrobe essential and this month's treat</li> </ul> <b>Other notes I made:</b> <ul> <li><i>I use colour as a statement - even when the piece itself is super-simple and similar to my essentials.</i> This explains why I kept editing it out (because I would hyper-focus on 'wears' (and I don't wear statements often), then add it back in (because every wardrobe needs at least a couple of statements to pull out, right?).&nbsp;</li> <li><i>I use delicate jewellery as a statement also (or a finishing piece, perhaps)</i> - so my statement jewellery is going to be a lot less bold and statement-y than others.</li> <li><i>Cardigans are lounge-wear for me.</i> I wore my oversized cardigan more than I thought I would, and never touched my more polished one. I'm like Mr. Rogers - I put it on at home and take it off to go out!</li> </ul> That's it! (and that's plenty). I doubt February will be much different but will continue to casually track, as it was fun and instructive.</p> <p>Photos - milder weather in the first five; basically wore 6 the rest of the month :)<br />xx </p>