https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:33:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1039462 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 19:54:07 +0000 abc 1039462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@kellygirl, thanks so much. &nbsp;I do love that dress...</p> <p>@rachylou, thank you very much! :)</p> <p>@christina, you will love Brazil! &nbsp;Let me know if I can help in any way, I've been there a few times and have visited several of the major cities.</p> <p>@Suz, yes, I actually use work as an excuse to dress up, isn't that funny? &nbsp;I guess it is a side effect of working from home. &nbsp;Glad I'm not the only one.</p> <p>@BethAnn, your summary of MY summary cracked me up. &nbsp;I did feel better about my clothing this time around. &nbsp;It felt nice to feel nice.</p> <p>@rute, thanks! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1038263 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:31:15 +0000 rute 1038263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so stylish! Fab dresses!<br />Amazing beach! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1038191 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 04:12:03 +0000 Beth Ann 1038191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the Jesus on the beach with a beer pics!&nbsp; Sounds like a marvelous tips, and you look terrific!&nbsp; The silhouettes, colors and accessories are top notch!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1038131 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 02:22:49 +0000 Suz 1038131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean about wanting to dress up when you are actually working outside the home for a change. I feel the same. And even when I'm travelling, if we're going to any cities, I really like to up the style ante! Funny how that works.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1038129 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 02:21:00 +0000 christina 1038129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look polished and stylish! I'm headed to Brazil this summer and am looking forward to exploring that beach! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1037889 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 20:08:41 +0000 rachylou 1037889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1037848 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 19:01:33 +0000 kellygirl 1037848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your power dress! That is a 10+--same with that gorgeous purple peplum. Sounds like you had a great time and packed very well. Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1037759 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 17:24:11 +0000 abc 1037759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@shevia, I never thought of the juxtaposition, but let me tell you, there were some contrasts, haha. &nbsp;On the beach anything went - smaller swimsuit the better. &nbsp;Contrasted with a HUGE symbol of Catholicism welcoming people to the city. &nbsp;Rio is an&nbsp;interesting place for sure.</p> <p>@caro, wow, I want to visit Australia now if the beaches look like this.</p> <p>@suz, thanks! &nbsp;I overpacked a bit for the casual part of the trip, but I wasn't sure how the temps were going to be. &nbsp;In the 16 days we were gone I wore everything from jeans + boots to a sleeveless maxi dress with sandals. &nbsp;I was pretty happy with my packing, I tried to only take things I loved and felt good in. &nbsp;I think this will spur some purging in the closet soon. &nbsp;If I didn't feel like taking it with me on vacation why should it deserve a place in my closet? &nbsp;As for the shoes, they were ok. &nbsp;I wore heels on a day with a lot of walking so it wasn't the best choice, but I survived. &nbsp;I forget how my feet have become fussier with older age and after having kids. &nbsp;I'm blessed I can work from home most of the time so when I am visiting a client site, I actually want to dress up!</p> <p>@Traci, thanks! &nbsp;I think that is my favorite dress. &nbsp;I bought it several months ago, they had it at Nordstrom and Macys. &nbsp;Maybe you could luck into one on ebay if you are interested in finding one?</p> <p>@Diane G, thanks. &nbsp;I wish I had taken more pics to show the variety of outfits I wore, but I guess I was too busy working and/or having fun in Rio to worry about snapping too many WIWs. &nbsp;:)</p> <p>@donnat, thanks, we did have a great trip. &nbsp;I think I crave the beach if I don't go often enough. &nbsp;This was perfect for me to get that dose of sand and sun I needed. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1036202 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 16:44:43 +0000 donnat 1036202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the beach pictures. You look very professional in your first 3 pictures.<br /> You must of had a wonderful trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1036189 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 16:16:11 +0000 Anonymous 1036189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you had a fab time! I love the dress in #1 and you look so at ease with your clothes in all three. I can't believe how vast the beach is and the photo of the statue is awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1036128 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 13:23:26 +0000 Traci 1036128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE you RL dress. &nbsp;Is that a recent purchase? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1036118 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 13:03:02 +0000 Suz 1036118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific in these outfits and they also look as if they packed beautifully! Were your feet okay in the heels? Beach looks amazing!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1036065 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 07:08:03 +0000 Caro in Oz 1036065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you are back :)</p> <p>The beach could be in Australia the statue not so much :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1035990 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 02:25:07 +0000 Jaime 1035990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look professional and in charge and still lovely&nbsp;and I love your juxtaposition of beach and statue - kind of sums it up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-overdue-wiws-and-brazil-trip-report#post-1035963 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 00:58:41 +0000 abc 1035963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello, Fabbers. &nbsp;You guys helped me a lot with some preparation for my trip to Brazil so I wanted to show some WIWs from the trip. &nbsp;It's a shame I didn't take more pics, but I wanted to share a few with you.</p> <p>Pic 1: My beloved RL black and cream dress (Nordies), paired with a Tori Burch&nbsp;necklace (via Rack)&nbsp;and Michele watch (also via Rack). &nbsp;I feel professional and put together in this outfit every time I wear it. &nbsp;I guess it is my version of a power suit!</p> <p>Pic 2: CK trench&nbsp;(Nordies) on top of a peplum and skirt, wore heels this trip (based on my frumptastic post from last trip)</p> <p>Pic 3: same day as pic 2, but took the trench off. &nbsp;Wearing a grape peplum top with neck detail bought at NAS this year, coupled with a charcoal and black blocked Eloquii skirt and black heels (super old).</p> <p>Pic 4: After business in Brasilia and Sao Paulo, we took a few days to relax in Rio, this pic was of the beer we drank on the beach, I liked the colors and graphic design, and of course the penguins...not a beer drinker but on the beach it was a nice refreshing treat&nbsp;:)</p> <p>Pic 5: Rio beach shot! &nbsp;BTW, I felt great in my new swimsuits, thanks to the encouragement of the forum to buy some new ones. &nbsp;Even hubs commented and said he liked it and I looked nice. &nbsp;I felt so put together with my new swimsuits and coordinating cover-ups.</p> <p>Pic 6: &nbsp;Christ the Redeemer statue at night. &nbsp;We almost missed the train but the worker was kind enough to let us on the very last train to the top of the mountain; we were the last 2 people up there, it was awesome. &nbsp;So glad we went at night to avoid the crowds.</p> <p>Thanks for looking, I've missed being on YLF and look forward to being more active on the forum again.</p> <p> </p>