https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:50:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2208070 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:11:16 +0000 Sal 2208070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Firecracker- being a rugby manager is a busy job (getting 25 15-17 year olds to the park, keeping the score, and taking the photos...)&nbsp; And being nervous about the tackling....</p> <p>Thanks Suntiger.</p> <p>Thanks Helena- I think your style is sporty and elegant...probably more than mine which is a bit more scattered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2208045 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:06:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2208045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job, Sal. All fun outfits, and very you. Even the rugby manager look--the sunglasses, tall boots, and outfit proportions all look so cool.&nbsp; The new bags are terrific; I especially like that outfit with the green one. Your sister made a great pick for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2208004 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:26:24 +0000 Anonymous 2208004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the green bag and brooch especially! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2207963 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:05:20 +0000 Helena 2207963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Sporty elegant" indeed ... you nail it every time Sal! The power of authentic style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2207824 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:36:44 +0000 Sal 2207824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks nemosmom - the bags are great I agree.&nbsp; The challenge was fun but I would tweak it if I repeated it.&nbsp; The rugby manager look is practical!!</p> <p>Thank you Lyn.&nbsp; I do love the green bag and have a fair bit of navy to make it work.&nbsp; I don't feel very glamourous at the moment so that is very kind.</p> <p>Fashintern - that is kind re the headscarf.&nbsp; I should be more confident doing it - I think it suits warmer weather than our current 0-5 degrees C..........&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks Kathie - My Mum wore this brooch a lot so it is nice to wear it.&nbsp; She wore it on blazers/jackets and it really suited her soft autumn colouring.</p> <p>Suz - yes definitely keeping the red jacket.&nbsp; I can fall into the trap of thinking every thing has to be either a workhorse OR something I love.&nbsp; There is space in the middle for these completer pieces.... that add some variety.</p> <p>Thanks JAileen - it was shocking but I got my bag back - but damaged.&nbsp; I was not alone and was unhurt - but you do feel violated for sure.</p> <p>Thank you SlimCat - I am trying to focus on accessories as my winter wardrobe is pretty small and basic.</p> <p>Thanks Anchie!!</p> <p>Brooklyn - I could try a small brooch collection...I probably have a few myself in the jewelry box.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2207633 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 01:20:44 +0000 nemosmom 2207633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these are super, Sal! Even the rugby manager look! ;)</p> <p>I love the new bags and your brooch. Especially the green bag!! What a great idea for a challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2207571 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:00:01 +0000 lyn67 2207571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking fab in all Sal+ killer new bags! Esp admire the green one-(love the unexpected navy and white guitar strap which comes with-so very fresh) and the use of that brooche and scarf makes all so much glamorous-really!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2207453 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 11:36:15 +0000 Kathie 2207453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The brooch is wonderful- amazing how well it works against so many different backgrounds. Love that you're "keeping it real"- the things we do for our kids:). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2207256 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 14:04:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2207256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The green bag is such a good complement to your wardrobe colors! I like the headscarf idea too. It’s a look I struggle with, but you do it well here—look like you could be in the French movies instead of just watching them.</p> <p>JAileen, check out Sal’s April review. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206991 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:24:21 +0000 Suz 2206991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, those look like terrific new bags for you. Especially glad you replaced the tan, but I can also see the green one offering a lot of fun possibilities come spring.&nbsp;</p> <p>Congrats on finishing your challenge in high style! So glad you are keeping that red jacket -- it really looks great on. you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206987 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:17:55 +0000 JAileen 2206987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did I miss your mugging?! &nbsp;That must have been terrifying. &nbsp;I love your new green bag.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206982 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:46:48 +0000 slim cat 2206982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice finish to the challenge - love your accessories! Beautiful brooch and fab new bag ( great present - fits right in your wardrobe ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206926 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:05:01 +0000 anchie 2206926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good! I especially like new green bag and brooch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206924 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:59:35 +0000 Brooklyn 2206924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job and great outfits!</p> <p>Love the new bags.</p> <p>With the brooch, have you tried grouping it with other brooches? 3 brooches in different sizes, same metal, can be a good look on a jacket. They are easy to pick up at thrift stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206836 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 02:56:21 +0000 Bijou 2206836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - your sister chose perfectly, that bag is fabulous! A very strong end to the challenge, my favourites are:<br />- scarf in your hair - very cool and a nice way to style your hair differently (you seriously have beautiful hair)!<br />- blouse with the light coloured jacket<br />- Brooch on you blue coat<br />- Denim shirt with red leather jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206834 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 02:49:33 +0000 Sally 2206834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job. I didn’t take pictures the last 8 days but I didn’t wear jeans. I love your cross body bags as I’m a fan of crossbody bags and yours are very stylish. Well done on your challenge. You did really well. You even managed to make sports management look stylish. And thanks for thinking of it.<br /> I will reflect on the challenge and write something in the weekend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206817 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 01:43:23 +0000 Sal 2206817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carla!&nbsp; I also found it a welcome distraction in a cold, wet month with more work than anything else.&nbsp; I am donating anything (had been considering the teal coat) from the challenge, and I have fallen back in love with a couple of pieces that were sitting there unworn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206815 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 01:38:20 +0000 Carla 2206815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both your cross body bags are super, but I do especially like the green one! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I appreciate you setting the challenge, since it got me through a difficult month of continuing Covid related activity restrictions. &nbsp;I also learned a few things about the garments I chose&nbsp;and I have made some keep/donate decisions based on those lessons as well as rekindled my love of a few OBGs!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206791 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:42:00 +0000 Sal 2206791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shevia.&nbsp; I could do with something in that green, am keeping my eyes open for sneakers OR a jacket OR a tee... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206785 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:33:50 +0000 Jaime 2206785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits and incorporating the brooch in ways that look authentically you. The green bag is perfect for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206762 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:27:58 +0000 Sal 2206762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Windchime!&nbsp; I am never very confident with headscarves but I will try again.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you Angie.&nbsp; Yes I now have four cross body bags that are fun and easy to wear.&nbsp; The brooch was something my Mum wore a lot in later years because rings, bracelets and necklaces were too hard on rheumatic fingers.&nbsp; My Mum had Carla's colouring so dusky lilacs and purples were fantastic on her - better than me!</p> <p>Thanks Rachy - the fuzzy coat is a lot of fun (and a lot of coat)....</p> <p>Katerina - that's an honour from the queen of brooches!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206754 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:07:37 +0000 Windchime 2206754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful brooch! It works really well with all the ways you styled it. The scarf in your hair looks cute; it’s a fun idea for the right season.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206752 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:05:58 +0000 Angie 2206752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOH! Two new bags, <b>Sal</b>.</p> <p>*happy dance* :)</p> <p>The green bag is KILLER and <i>sooooo you</i>: "sporty elegant". Adds a fun crisp and graphic touch with the strap. I like those outfits best! Fab match with the white sneaks. The cognac bag is fab too, and a great match with your boots and hair.&nbsp;</p> <p>Loving the addition of the sentimental brooch and scarf. Special, and I bet it makes your heart happy.&nbsp;</p> <p>The column of denim is yummy, and so is the pink. And you absolutely rock those aviators! Looking better than ever.....&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206751 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:56:08 +0000 rachylou 2206751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful brooch and styling for it. My fave of your outfits is the fuzzy coat … it’s so good with your hair </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206718 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:23:24 +0000 Katerina 2206718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job, wonderful outfits! I love your mother’s brooch and you wear it beautifully. It looks gorgeous on the blue coat especially, but I love it in all the various ways you have worn it. Your new bags are fabulous! I am sorry to hear about the mugging attempt in April, how awful… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/june---end-of-challenge-and-new-bags#post-2206707 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:26:30 +0000 Sal 2206707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all</p> <p>I completed my challenge with the four remaining items.<br /> - vintage Japanese scarf<br /> - my Mums scotch thistle brooch<br /> - floral blouse<br /> - denim shirt</p> <p>All these outfits were worn except one - the scarf in the hair! That was an experiment but the scarf felt out of season. Occasions vary from work to a French film festival to a dinner out to rugby managing. I enjoyed the brooch and was pleased to wear it. The denim and floral blouse are both pieces that feel very much like me and were easy to mix up for my real life.</p> <p>I purchased a new tan bag second hand to replace my broken one after the mugging attempt in April, and was given the green one by my sister for my birthday. My bag game is currently strong!!</p> <p>I mostly enjoyed this challenge although a couple of the pieces were challenging to mix - as Bijou said that is where jeans are very useful!</p> <p>Thanks for reading!</p> <p>ETA rugby manager is for 16 year old son’s team. Often wet muddy and I have been given this warm black and red coat to wear. Ponte leggings and gum boots are the best combination for this activity!! Keeping it real!! </p>