https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:50:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043882 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:44:35 +0000 Sal 2043882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy - I think that is true.&nbsp; I want to have an attitude. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043707 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:44:39 +0000 rachylou 2043707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 is interesting to me. You have to wear it with attitude. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043699 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:12:44 +0000 Sal 2043699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Lyn</b>....&nbsp; the gold shoes will become house shoes as they are good for working at home but I won't wear them outside that.&nbsp; The black dress may become a loungewear item too as it is really comfortable and easy to wear.&nbsp; It is an organic cotton piece and it has shrunk in length - a bit of a shame as it was nicer longer on me.&nbsp; But I did not feel fab in this!!</p> <p><b>cjh </b>- I did have fun!!&nbsp; The pink and yellow scarf is surprisingly useful actually and has been a great addition.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><b>notsaf </b>- I liked this combination too and the sweater is pretty lightweight so it does work (definitely a spring look, maybe not midwinter but it was a mild day).&nbsp; &nbsp; Thanks for your observation - you are right.&nbsp; I am enjoying more simple tops with more statement bottoms.....which is a change up over the last couple of years.&nbsp; I do wear statement jackets but am moving to simple tops and tees to wear with them, or alone with a bolder bottom half.&nbsp; I find it makes jewelry wearing easier for me too.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043540 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:14:35 +0000 notsaf 2043540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like I'm alone in this, but #6 is my favorite by far! I love the bag+skirt+sneakers. You look adorable, put together, and very FAB.</p> <p>An observation: you seem to prefer wearing dimension/color on the bottom half of your body, rather than the top, which you keep a little more neutral. Maybe that's the issue with the red coat?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043538 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:03:05 +0000 cjh 2043538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are 2, especially with the scarf, and 7 with the pink and yellow accessories against the black. A good formula to remember. Also, in 3 your hair looks amazing! And in all photos, you sure look like you’re having fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043503 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:12:00 +0000 lyn67 2043503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gold flats and perhaps the dress have to go!:-) Nr 1&amp;2&amp;4 are my fave-these are killer, love the stripe skirt too, but find it a bit&nbsp; seasonally confused styled with bare legs and sneakers to&nbsp; the black long sleeved high neck.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043394 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 20:46:00 +0000 Sal 2043394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy your summer <b>Katerina</b> - winter is dark and gloomy here right now.&nbsp; I don't usually wear red black and white together- I can wear them but they are not my very best colours.&nbsp; It was fun to mix it up a bit.</p> <p><b>Bijou</b> - thank you.&nbsp; I am off opaques too, and have been looking for some black tights with a gold sparkle through them or something like that.&nbsp; I had a very very brief stay in Sydney to celebrate my friend's birthday.&nbsp; </p> <p>- I went to a suburban Northern Beaches David Jones hoping to find some interesting tights but failed!! I didn't get into the CBD at all to the larger flagship store.&nbsp; I cut from four days to two days due to my Mum passing away -&nbsp; which meant I couldn't catch up with Brooklyn sadly.</p> <p>Thanks <b>Suntiger.</b>&nbsp; I could try the jacket with my blue A line skirt - that might work?</p> <p><b>Shevia</b> - I love the gold too!!&nbsp; I am missing my camel boots (hopefully back this week) - and also a pair of tan flats and cognac sandal boots that both wore out last year.&nbsp; I have a bit of a gap for tan/cognac footwear for winter/transitional weather.</p> <p>Thanks <b>Cardiff girl</b> - the jacket is lovely but I do struggle with it.&nbsp; I liked this look too!!</p> <p><b>NemosMum</b> - I had fun being a bit bolder than last week where I had a couple of very low key looks that to my eye did not quite work.</p> <p>I haven't shopped yet in July - half way through the month!!&nbsp; Lots of sales on so I am feeling tempted.&nbsp; But I am determined to see out July and achieve 30 or less for the year - and I only have 9 available purchases left.&nbsp; I suspect one will need to be new running shoes again, and I do have gaps/needs for pants/jeans x2, shoes x 1 and a bag x 1 so I do need to be careful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043387 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 20:34:09 +0000 Sal 2043387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Helena</b>!!&nbsp; I am actively looking for red this year - not easy to find right now.</p> <p><b>Alice</b> - thank you.&nbsp; I am missing my camel boots that are getting repaired at the moment - I would have preferred 3 with these boots.</p> <p><b>Roxanna</b> - thanks.&nbsp; The point just adds makes ballet flats a bit more interesting and sophisticated to my eye!!</p> <p><b>Carla</b> - I did better with my scarves this week I think!!&nbsp; And I could see you in a similar long skirt - I have worn this about five times total since buying it in very late March.&nbsp; I will wear it all year but it will be ideal in spring weather ( a long season here).</p> <p>Thanks <b>bj</b> (twice!)&nbsp; I do love the pink and black but this dress wasn't quite right.&nbsp; I do love the checked culottes.</p> <p><b>Jenni </b>- the leather jacket was a gift from my cousin from Mexico - she bought it for herself but it was too large.&nbsp; She gifted it to me and I know she really loves it.&nbsp; So I am reluctant to move it on as I really would feel bad.&nbsp; In theory it should work, but I have struggled to make it feel great on me.&nbsp; I really loved this and will repeat and possibly tweak.&nbsp; Yes it was a walk to Wairere Falls (about 10 min outside Matamata).&nbsp; It was pretty wet on Friday so we only walked to the viewing platform as I was nervous how slippery the steep track to the top would be.&nbsp; It is a very pretty walk.</p> <p>Thank you <b>Tina</b>!!&nbsp; I am tallish (about 174cm) and this helps with large scale patterns I think.&nbsp; I am trying to wear all my winter clothing at least once this month with the goal of finding some new combinations, and making myself wear a few items that just sit there...either so I can make the call to edit them out, or have a plan moving forward.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043383 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 20:11:13 +0000 nemosmom 2043383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE your red jacket and happy yellow bag! The way you've styled everything is so cool - 1, 2, and 5 are my faves, but really you look great in all of them. The teddy coat with the bold print is fun, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043361 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 18:25:41 +0000 bj1111 2043361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, back to say wow again. Taking notes on shape and color combos </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043356 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 18:08:33 +0000 Cardiff girl 2043356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pics!and I love the red jacket too,you must get it out more often ,it’s a great colour and style on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043276 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:08:47 +0000 Anonymous 2043276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful waterfall! My favorite is the red leather jacket outfit! The length of it would be good with skirts too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043236 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 09:55:33 +0000 Jaime 2043236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the gold pieces in some of these. And the green skirt is fabulous! Beautiful waterfall too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043224 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 09:26:01 +0000 Bijou 2043224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal you really know how to dress in a casual yet elegant way, you have had a great week. #4 is my absolute favourite, I love this skirt on you it is dramatic and you have the height and poise to carry it off.</p> <p>I like #7 very much. The dress is a great little black dress. I am a bit off opaque tights on me, as it seems to be too much black when worn with a black dress - sheer stockings creates a softer look which you may prefer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043211 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:29:18 +0000 Katerina 2043211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love these outfits Sal!<br /> You have done such a great job with accessories to each outfit as well.<br /> They are all truly great and to me, no 1, 2 and 4 are knockouts. But all are interesting, polished and nicely pulled together.<br /> The red, white black combo is gorgeous on you - a little different from you usual colour palette, but very fab. I love the antique necklace you added in no 1, it brings the outfit to next level of chic. And how you styled the skirt in no 4 - very fashion forward and interesting.<br /> You look beautiful in all this weeks outfits. This is one of my favorite sets of your outfits, it makes me long for the autumn already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043194 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:38:14 +0000 Tina 2043194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Number 4 is a ‘wow’ outfit! Chic and avante garde rolled into one! The coat is the perfect topper. You have the height and posture to wear this look well.<br /> You have a nice variety of outfits here.<br /> It looks like you do a great job of wearing what’s in your closet and looking fabulous while you are at it!<br /> That in itself is an accomplishment considering your varied activities. I would default to my jeans and tee very quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043192 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:25:46 +0000 Jenni NZ 2043192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well that is the best outfit for the red leather jacket I have seen so far. I admire your stickability with it. I keep doing that with some of my less worn items too. Too stubborn to admit I made a mistake!<br /> Love outfits 1 and 5 also. And what a beautiful waterfall! Is that the one on the edge of the Kaimais near Te Aroha? We talked about that one when we were in Paeroa and Te Aroha at Queen’s Birthday weekend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043182 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 04:19:47 +0000 bj1111 2043182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>pink and black! such a great color combo.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>i really like the outfits.&nbsp; the windowpane check wide leg pants are outstanding and you wear it so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043173 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 03:28:46 +0000 Carla 2043173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a good week you've had, Sal. Each outfit is really well styled. I particularly like #1, #2, and #4. The scarf choice and knot in #2 is very successful and the skirt in #4 is a beauty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043172 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 03:21:40 +0000 Roxanna 2043172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That Red leather jacket is gorgeous on you and I love the way you've styled it! Agreed about the gold ballet flats...in find I'm not teaching for my round toe flats much either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043167 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:53:04 +0000 Alicewonderland 2043167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>4 and 6 are actually my favorites. Super fun and to me the patterns look intentional and grounded by other pieces. 3 is also nice. Pretty color, simple and chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043166 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:42:33 +0000 Helena 2043166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous Sally, gosh you wear red well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043162 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:28:32 +0000 Sal 2043162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Joy. I liked 1 and 2 as well. I do like the bold prints but I know they are not everyone’s taste. I don’t know if the fur really works with the skirt but I just felt like trying:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043161 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:24:50 +0000 Anonymous 2043161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i like 1 and 2 best and, in comparison, the prints in 4 and 6 look like too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/july-challenge-week-2---bolder-and-brighter-mostly#post-2043160 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:18:24 +0000 Sal 2043160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For week 2 I tried to incorporate more colour into my looks. I wore a couple of more transitional weather pieces as it was mild (and wet).</p> <p>1 working from the office and home.<br /> 2 helping my Dad and having coffee with friends<br /> 3 work<br /> 4 work at home and office- this won’t appeal to some.<br /> 5 off to see Toy Story 4 after a wet walk to a waterfall<br /> 6 lunch with relatives and tea with friends<br /> 7 Sunday errands</p> <p>I haven’t counted yet but I wore at least 11 different items that I did not wear last week. Some items were repeated and I accessorised with earrings, pendants, scarves and my yellow bag.</p> <p>Lessons:<br /> 1 Time to demote gold flats to house slipper status. Not supportive enough and I prefer a ballet shoe with a pointy toe. I have never loved these on me.<br /> 2 I don’t like the last look much. This dress is becoming shorter. I prefer the dress in summer with bare legs. I won’t repeat.<br /> 3 I struggle with this red leather jacket. This is my favourite look to date with it. I like this with sneakers rather than boots. I actually felt great in this.</p> <p>I am enjoying seeing the NAS fun! It could be tempting if I was closer that is for sure.</p> <p>Bonus pics of the waterfall in the rain!!</p> <p>Thanks in advance. </p>