https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:39:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-824591 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:46:40 +0000 Anonymous 824591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you express your personality with bright color while adhering to a tailored, business formal silhouette for work. These pics are such an inspiration. And if you ever wake up and find that striped blazer missing.....you'll know where to look for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-824577 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:26:50 +0000 Molly L-R 824577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fab in all of these, Mary, but if I had to pick a favourite, it would be #7. The shape is great and such a beautifully blended selection of colours that really flatter your complexion. Looking forward to seeing more in 2013! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-824289 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:33:47 +0000 cheryl 824289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all fantastic and I just can't pick a favorite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-824123 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:01:04 +0000 unfrumped 824123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So great! #2 passed me by the first time--it's super. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-824116 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:46:46 +0000 Caro in Oz 824116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is interesting to read about your hits &amp; misses, thanks for sharing:) Too hard to pick a favourite - they are all so good. You have a great eye for colour mixing, your outfits always brighten my day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-823990 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:00:44 +0000 Kristin L 823990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great insight MaryK! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-823984 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:53:51 +0000 moira 823984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them all but #11 just blows me away with that wonderful mix of colors that look perfect together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806586 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:02:22 +0000 Asingh 806586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary K, YLF! And Happy New Year! 2,4,5,8,9,11 and 13 are absolutely great outfits. Like the others as well but those are my favourites! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806495 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:21:55 +0000 Jaime 806495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a blast of gorgeousness and color! There is no way I am going to pick a favorite, but I loved reading your highlights and looking at your amazing pictures. Thank you MaryK! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806488 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:10:23 +0000 Anonymous 806488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love your fearless use of color. Each outfit is amazing so that I can't pick a favorite. I can't wait to see what the coming year brings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806478 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:43:50 +0000 MsMary 806478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all are so kind! Angie, I did see your comments on your 2012 thread and I appreciate that you appreciate the "wilder" outfits! ;)</p> <p>I'm actually really surprised at all the love that #10 got, since I felt like it was kind of "out there!" I put it together in response to a challenge by Anna and it was NOT something that I would normally have worn! I ended up really liking it so much, though, that I did another version to wear to work on my birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806473 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:15:35 +0000 Angie 806473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A beautiful write up by a beautiful person :)</p> <p>(I commented on your outfits on my thread, so check back when you have a moment). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806469 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:09:05 +0000 carolbee 806469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that is an amazing collection of outfits. While lurking here during the year I was always interested to see what you would come up with next. Your colours and pattern mixing are genius. As a classics lady my faves are #2 and 5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806466 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:02:40 +0000 TraceyLiz65 806466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I couldn't wait to see what your favorites were going to be when I saw it was yours!<br /> As I suspected, I wouldn't be able to pick a favorite, there are too many that I love. I look forward to your looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806449 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:46:28 +0000 Jjsloane 806449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I relate to so many of your outfits for work style and am in awe of your vast supply of color, pattern and texture. While each is a treasure, I am drooling over 5 and 10 here. I look forward to seeing what you bring us in 2013! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806426 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:26:35 +0000 Amy 806426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary, you remind me with each of your posts that dressing for work doesn't have to be dull. I adore the way you add playfulness to your outfits with color and prints...and top it off with your gorgeous smile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806396 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:34:38 +0000 Nicole D 806396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 7, 8, and 9. Your use of colour and mixing of pattern and texture are advanced! How could it get any better in 2013? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806392 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:25:33 +0000 lyn* 806392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#7 and #13 are my favorites, MaryK, but do you know how hard it is to pick the winners? You always look so fab and I love your innovative colour matching, and you show us how a pencil skirt should be worn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806377 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 22:59:31 +0000 Sveta 806377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great year, MaryK! It is so interesting to read your review of 2012 as I just wrote my own - I guess New Year does it to us!:-)<br /> I always love to see your outfits, it is amazing how you can stay appropriate for the law office and in the same time trendy, colorful and having fun with fashion.<br /> All these outfits are brilliant - in both senses of this word! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806359 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:58:32 +0000 Caro in Oz 806359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG they are all fabulous I find it hard to choose a favourite. #7 &amp; #9 - there is something about those colours with your hair &amp; skin, you just glow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806344 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:33:16 +0000 Suz 806344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, not only are these amazing outfits but this is some seriously interesting reflection. I had some similar hits and misses with jackets this year -- one was an unexpected workhorse (brightly coloured like your green one) and others just didn't do the work I'd expected of them. </p> <p>Meanwhile, you look sensational in every one of these, but my special standout favourites are 2, 3, and 8. Just WOW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806336 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:27:53 +0000 Atlantia 806336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make leopard look hot. I love reading your perception of hits and misses. It's so funny, in a forum atmosphere, when everyone looks so good, sometimes it's hard to remember we all make fashion mistakes. Thanks for sharing!<br /> My fav is #3. Who would have thought sequins and gingham!? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806328 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:17:53 +0000 texstyle 806328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great year and Happy New Year. You always look great but #5, 6 and 7 are among my favorites for you in 2012. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806277 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:16:09 +0000 Shelley 806277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! Do you have a blog, because if you don't, you should. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806249 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:31:21 +0000 rae 806249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool to see all your faves in one post! I am just floored by #9 all over again, and I was surprised to see that you feel you've made purchasing mistakes, since you put everything together in such fab and unexpected combinations. Happy 2013! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806242 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:23:26 +0000 Transcona Shannon 806242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant summary MaryK! You look fabulous in every single outfit of course but I must say, that last pic is DIVINE - both the outfit and the scenery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806241 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:23:21 +0000 Mona 806241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a true inspiration MaryK. it is hard to pick a favourite but #3 and #4 are my favourite. Apple green blazer from GAP is what makes us YLF twins. I must say I had serious doubts when I bought this but I have since come to love its cheery neon hue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806237 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:19:01 +0000 JulieJohn 806237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My word, MK! You inspire me so much because I love color! How you chose a mere baker's dozen is beyond me, as I can think of many others of yours I would rank as top outfits on this forum. Your polka dot blouse with nude pumps, in fact your whole blogger copycat series, I could swoon. Thank you for being an artist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806234 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:15:07 +0000 Anonymous 806234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All beautiful. I am envious :)<br /> And some brilliant fashion observations </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-back-at-2012#post-806232 Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:09:20 +0000 MsMary 806232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking back, I think 2012 was a bit of a transitional fashion year with as many misses as hits. I bought a LOT of new things this year and not all of them turned out to be wise purchases. In particular, many of the jackets I bought seem destined to be passed on to new homes. However, I did make some great acquisitions so I will count the year as a success!</p> <p>Best new acquisition: White Classiques d'Entier jacket from Nordstrom Rack. I wore it at least once a week all summer long and it was absolutely the key piece for my summer wardrobe. (See photo 7.) Runners up: Halogen lightweight cotton blend pencil skirts in prints and solids (see photos 5, 7, and 8).</p> <p>Best old favorites: My leopard print cardi's from JC Penney, of all places, in both gray/black and brown/gold. They were one of my first purchases after I found YLF in late 2010 and continue to be real wardrobe workhorses: I wore those babies all year long and continue to love them. The cost per wear must be practically nothing by now! (See photos 1, 10, 12, and 13.) Runners up: My trusty Halogen seamed pencil skirts in every color (see photos 9 and 11).</p> <p>Most unexpectedly fab combination: Gingham and sequins (photo 3). Who knew? Runner up: Neon and leopard (photo 10). </p> <p>Best outfit that just came together in a panic one morning: Number 11. I was ridiculously pleased with this color combination and felt like a million bucks in it all day long! Aqua/magenta/coral! Who woulda thunk?</p> <p>Best "Angie's pick:" The Streets Ahead distressed studded belt in photo 11. It cost way more than I'd every dreamed of paying for a belt before, but it really livened up my wardrobe and I am so happy I have it!</p> <p>Last year's splurge item still going strong: Tie: Kate Spade black-and-white jacket (photo 2) and Kate Spade pink patent pumps with rainbow heels (photo 9).</p> <p>Most unexpected new wardrobe workhorse: GAP apple green knit blazer (photos 4 and 8). Super comfy, surprisingly versatile. Happiness factor = a million. Runner up: AT Loft striped blazer (photo 5).</p> <p>Best look imported from France: White skinnies, navy top, tall boots. Merci, Ines de la Fressange. (Photo 6.)</p> <p>Best replacement for a long-lost friend: Olive slouchies to replace my bleach-spotted olive skinnies (photo 12). Even better because they were purchased at Shoptoberfest with my YLF sisters!!</p> <p>Most fun copycat: Pink, orange, yellow, b&amp;w outfit copied from Stacy London's new book (photo 9). Big fun!!</p> <p>Best traveling pants: Mustard skinnies (photo 13). They went to New York with me in February and Asia with me in December! Comfy, stylish, and roomy enough for some fleece-lined tights underneath!</p> <p>Best sisterhood ever: You all and especially Big Sister Angie! Thanks for a great year, ladies! </p>