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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: How do you make the most of Finds? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:46:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Helena on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds/page/2#post-2081750 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:27:35 +0000 Helena 2081750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nemo, noooo!! Your hobby enriches us all *high five* </p> Helena on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds/page/2#post-2081749 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:26:59 +0000 Helena 2081749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree Janet; it's a win-win-win for me, the retailer, and Angie and the YLF team - all the better (and part of why I want to use it more)! I was looking other tracking tools but then I thought - why? I love being on here, so may as well have extra stuff to get into </p> nemosmom on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds/page/2#post-2081748 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:26:43 +0000 nemosmom 2081748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Glad you all like my capsules. I really need to find other hobbies... </p> Janet on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds/page/2#post-2081735 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:25:17 +0000 Janet 2081735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have used Finds mainly as a way to note things I’m interested in, and for subsequent purchases. I like giving Angie the affiliate link love when I purchase something I discovered via YLF.</p> <p>But you all have given me some great ideas! I’m sitting in the car (hubs driving) all day today, so I’m taking some time to create collections of some capsules. My hope is this might help me be more mindful when I’m considering another purchase (how many black booties do I have? Oh yeah, here they all are...would this thing that’s tempting me be redundant or a replacement??). </p> <p>Of course, to take full advantage of this, I’d have to spend a lot of time cataloguing my wardrobe here. I’m not sure how far I’ll get, but it’s a good idea. I downloaded Stylebook but haven’t made good use of that either. </p> Anonymous on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds/page/2#post-2081714 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:44:57 +0000 Anonymous 2081714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Geez - nemosmom : how much do you charge by the hour?  This is fantastic !  I want this!</p> Stagiaire Fash on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081672 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:12:57 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2081672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to read back through replies. Off the top of my head, I use them to keep track of what I like. Even though I don’t get most of them, I can gauge what I want by looking at my finds, and can also see how my tastes might be evolving. </p> <p>Most of my wardrobe consists of things I’ve had for a long time. If I could upload a bunch of pix at once and then drop them in separate custom finds, I would make collections, etc. But setting up the tool to do that would not support shopping, so I don’t expect it to be added.</p> <p>ETA thanks to people who mentioned the “history” option. Somehow I knew about the first 3 but not that one.<br /> I do most ylf stuff on my phone. I can’t make new finds, but I do sometimes grudge through all the pages to find what I want to add to a post. </p> RobinF on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081666 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:03:46 +0000 RobinF 2081666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question! I really only use it for inspiration but feel like I should make better use of it. Some great ideas here. Love Nemosmom's collections - wow! </p> Helena on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081657 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:18:38 +0000 Helena 2081657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone - some great ideas. Nemosmom, I forgot about the ROG ... might try that today (now that mousie is no more RIP mouse).</p> <p>Joy - does Finds not work for you? </p> Anonymous on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081605 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 05:50:48 +0000 Anonymous 2081605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish. </p> Jaime on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081586 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 02:29:38 +0000 Jaime 2081586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am impressed by how well you all seem to use the finds feature! I almost never use it. Two basic reasons: very few of my items are findable and I use a chromebook almost all of the time and I don't think it is compatible with the finds feature. But it is quite fun to see your collections! </p> Suz on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081583 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 02:22:35 +0000 Suz 2081583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another list I keep - NAS considerations and then NAS purchases (usually fewer items and sometimes not what I was considering to start!). </p> <p>I also collect Finds randomly even when I'm not shopping -- just items I like. I sometimes delete these later, but not always. It can be handy to have them on file when someone asks for a recommendation for a similar item. </p> <p> </p> UmmLila (Lisa) on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081571 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 01:46:34 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2081571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't do the best job with finds. I do try to put all my new purchases in there. I also put items that I like, or that I think other people might like, or that are under discussion. I try to clean out eventually.</p> <p>I still miss polyvore -- I did love the playing paper dolls with clothing.</p> <p>Is there really no substitute for it yet? </p> nemosmom on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081550 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:16:29 +0000 nemosmom 2081550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>A mouse?! Eek! ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>One other fun thing about Finds is the outfit generator; it comes up with some fun combinations! </div><div><br /></div><div>However it works for you, have fun!<br /></div> </p> Kari on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081539 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 22:58:57 +0000 Kari 2081539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can’t, unless someone else has collected something that I add. I really only browse YLF and upload photos from mobile. To add finds, and add them to a post, I’d have to log in a second time from a computer (which is not often turned on, since I almost always use mobile at home.) I mostly use finds like I used to use Pinterest: browsing for inspiration, wish list items, or just peeking on pretty stuff other folks are collecting (or what Angie has bookmarked.) </p> Style Fan on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081525 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 22:25:59 +0000 Style Fan 2081525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use Finds to organize my wardrobe planning.  I keep track of all my purchases, my travel capsules, my jeans capsule, my outfit planning and other things.  I have been slowly putting my wardrobe into finds.  Some of my pieces need to be photographed and then a custom find made.  <br />I get lost in Pinterest and it takes me ages to come out.</p> Sal on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081511 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 22:03:36 +0000 Sal 2081511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use them too but have learnt about the history function here.</p> <p>I find them a way to see what I have in different categories and not to forget pieces in my closet.  90% of my closet is on there and I have a few collections that show me</p> <p>Summer<br />Winter<br />All year<br />Occasion wear<br />2019 additions<br />2019 retirements</p> <p>I mostly do it for fun.  And yes I do find it a way to get ideas without shopping. </p> Suz on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081495 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 21:14:51 +0000 Suz 2081495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, what a great thread. These are brilliant ideas. I do some things already -- wardrobe, history, item types, colours, etc. but I am not religious about it .Not everything I have is in Finds, but I'm getting much closer to that goal. </p> <p><b>Nemosmom</b> and <b>Chris </b>-- you gave me some fantastic jumping off points -- thanks! </p> rachylou on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081485 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:31:28 +0000 rachylou 2081485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I’d have to do all custom finds, which is a little bit no fun because I like clicking thru to stores. But I’m on my phone and can’t really collect anything. I’m thinking maybe of just starting going forward. I’d like a better idea of how long things last me. I have been marking dates bought on inside tags, but then some tags are black! I don’t have a white ink permanent pen, if there is such a thing... </p> Helena on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081484 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:11:50 +0000 Helena 2081484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok ... after sterilizing every square centimetre of my kitchen, (*gag*) thanks to my little mousey friend, for the last 6 hours, I'm now ready for a cup of tea and some YLF!</p> <p>Thank you ALL for the suggestions - appreciate it so much and sorry I'm not doing individual responses, but I read every comment and appreciate it very much.</p> <p>I am going to clean up my finds right now! I think I will start very simple - I've updated most of the items in my 2019 shopping collection, and will go through and remove any items that I randomly collected but are not currently relevant. I will take a few minutes of my YLF time to add some more current wardrobe items so I eventually have it all represented.</p> <p>Going forward, I will be sure to label items that I collect, so that I am collecting for a purpose rather than just willy-nilly. I will also make a point of creating a collection for 2020 purchases. Let's see how that goes.</p> <p>I know there are some other great tools out there and thanks everyone for sharing them. For me, using YLF makes good sense because I have enough trouble sticking to my plans to track and be organized (Lisa, we can make a club!!) but at least I know I'm on here regularly so should hopefully be more successful here than with an outside tool.</p> <p>Thanks all! xoxo </p> SW prof on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081477 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:12:26 +0000 SW prof 2081477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use Finds exactly as Jenn describes. Planning travel capsules (in Collections) is so much easier with pictures, plus now I've been doing this for a couple of years I can look and see past efforts - along with the notes I make after a trip on what worked and what didn't. I also have an Excel spreadsheet for tracking how much money I've spent. </p> Helena on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081455 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:20:59 +0000 Helena 2081455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry I posted and disappeared!! Dealing with a mouse on the house!!! Will respond later but thx everyone for responding can't wait to read xx </p> Jenn on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081436 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:21:16 +0000 Jenn 2081436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread inspired me to spend a few minutes cleaning up my <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?member=jhtatroe">collections</a> this morning. <b>Nemosmom's </b>are so fantastic!</p> <p>I'm another who uses the Considering-Shopping-Wardrobe-History classifications. Red hearts are any random things that look interesting. I reserve yellow hearts (Shopping) for pieces I've ordered but haven't decided whether to keep or return. Wardrobe is for things I own, and History is for things I've retired. I made a wardrobe Collection, as well, that just has my clothing without any of the gear and sleepwear in my Finds.</p> <p>I also use Finds a lot for travel capsules.  I find it really helpful to see all the items I'm packing together, without having to take it all out of my closet.  It's also nice to look back on previous trips and see what I packed for different locations/times of year. </p> Angie on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081434 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:16:26 +0000 Angie 2081434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helena</b>, I MILK the FINDS feature like no other</p> <p>I use it for: </p> <ul> <li>blog post collections</li> <li>sales and top pick lists </li> <li>creating collections for clients and making suggestions to clients </li> <li>creating my wardrobe capsules </li> <li>creating my travel capsules </li> <li>keeping track of trends</li> <li>assessing my wardrobe needs </li> <li>reviewing my wardrobe holes</li> <li>counting my wardrobe items and categories </li> <li>getting a visual sense of my wardrobe in terms of colour, palette, silhouette, fabric and season</li> <li>documenting my wardrobe accurately (it's VERY updated and I'm a bit obsessed with that part )</li> <li>tracking purchases and potential purchases in "Shopping" </li> <li>seeing what others are browsing</li> </ul> <p><div>I don't know how I coped without FINDS! I don't know how I coped before having my wardrobe digitally represented! It's changed the game, and makes me extremely organized about my wardrobe, style, style goals, budget, and pandering to my needs. It keeps me on track, disciplined, and tempers my emotions. It also keeps me VERY appreciative of what I have because I can see what I have anywhere and at any time as long as I have my phone. FINDS is an indispensable style tool to me.</div></p> Anonymous on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081425 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:38:44 +0000 Anonymous 2081425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nemosmom and Chris987, you Rock!<br /> My purchases for this year are all in, though a lot of it is custom finds. Wish I had nicer pics of those things, but I like seeing the lot together :)<br /> The rest is just saving things that I may want to buy, try on, or look for similar things at B&M.<br /> My goal is to put my wardrobe into Finds, probably over the winter. </p> Bonnie on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081422 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:18:32 +0000 Bonnie 2081422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been using find much the same way you do. I've tracked purchases in finds for the past three years. I sort by color, item type, and capsule. It helps me remember what I have so I don't duplicate. Duplicating is something I really have to watch out for.  </p> Anonymous on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081413 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:52:12 +0000 Anonymous 2081413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't collect finds for things I don't own - that has no value for me at all. I update my finds when I'm posting on the forum and need the corresponding photos.  Most of what I own and buy are not find-able, so I need to create custom finds, which I don't always remember to do.  </p> <p>This all brings up a big question (for me) :  why do I not want to/choose to set aside time to document my wardrobe and be more organized with  it? Somehow I feel really guilty about spending time at the computer doing it, and I'm afraid someone will see what I'm doing and , well, mock me for it. Ugh, I really need to be better with this !  </p> Chris987 on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081410 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:28:19 +0000 Chris987 2081410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use finds in a lot, some of these ideas have already been mentioned. I am pretty religious about creating finds for everything I buy, even if I have to take a photo myself, which is often what I need to do for thrifted  or TJmaxx items. There are some gear, sleepwear things I've had for a while for which I don't bother but most everything is there. I also use a spreadsheet to track purchases/returns etc. I'm not very good at remembering what is in my wardrobe, and using finds/collections has helped me avoid buying or keeping another *** on many occasions :-) </p> <p>- I often create collections by color. Once I do that I can see what colors I wear in various seasons.....and even thought I might have say 12 things in Olive, 8 of them are for summer.......<br />- I keep a running collection called "due or under review" so I know what has been ordered but not delivered, or delivered but not decided upon (keep vs return). This is hugely helpful along with the spreadsheet I keep. <br />- I  keep a collection of footwear that didn't work, so I can keep notes on what brands/styles do and don't work. I find it helpful to have this detail beyond what is in the online descriptions. </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=7545">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=7545</a></p> <p>- I also keep collections of what footwear I buy each year. I could do this for other item types but don't usually bother because I have it in the spreadsheet. <br />- when I see a find that shows an OUTFIT I like, I often save it for reference. I have a collection called "ensemble an outfit idea" that mostly contains custom finds I've created, some from Angie's ensembles. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?collection=7816">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....ction=7816</a><br />-I tend to remove finds when I retire an item.<br />- I love looking at all the finds as they go by.....some give me good ideas or sometimes a chuckle when I see things not my style...it's all good fun kind of like how much fun I had browsing catalogs years ago.</p> <p>- I often create finds when I'm online shopping even if I don't have plans to buy something....it's a way to "shop" with no committeemen but I have a reference later if I want it.  </p> <p>- I create a collection of finds that are just ideas or inspiration, and then "uncollect" each of the finds so they don't show up in my main list, but they are still available in the collection. </p> <p>and last but not least, I create and delete finds and collections pretty often as I play around with ideas. </p> Staysfit on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081405 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:52:15 +0000 Staysfit 2081405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tracking has not been a priority for me like other things that might consume time, however I can see it’s value. So far, I use finds only when I see an item that I currently own or that fits my sense of style.  I mark it and categorize it as to whether it’s in my wardrobe, or something I am considering.  I have had a hard time getting finds to work on my current laptop, so I have not been able to use it as a reliable tracking tool.  Not everything I own or purchase is uploaded in my finds.  I still have a fair number of items from my wardrobe categorized by color and type. I find this format helpful in spotting repeat themes in my wardrobe. <br /><div><br /></div><div>I am still considering what to do with my wardrobe for 2020. </div> </p> notsaf on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081403 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:31:49 +0000 notsaf 2081403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Nemosmom</b>, your collections are incredible! </p> nemosmom on "How do you make the most of Finds?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/making-the-most-of-finds#post-2081402 Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:29:01 +0000 nemosmom 2081402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I put the majority of my wardrobe in Finds back in October. It really didn't take much time (a couple of hours over two or three days) to upload and organize it all. I didn't photograph everything; I copied stock photos for a lot of it. I also didn't add every single item - most of my gear, accessories, pjs, underpinnings, and hosiery were not added to Finds. I also did not add dupes (all five of my white tees, for example).</div><div><br /></div><div>I was diligent about labeling things as "wardrobe" or "history", but not about "shopping". After I uploaded everything, I started playing with the Collections feature to create different capsules for color groups, special occasion wear, my holding zone, and boredom busters. I also have a capsule for 2019 Purchases and 2019 Purges and found them really helpful. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you are on a computer, it is really easy to use the filters on the right to find your clothes by store, or by type. I find the mobile version a little trickier to find specific items, so I also created capsules by item type, so I can see my wardrobe on my phone when I'm out shopping.  On the computer, I can achieve the same result<br /> (without all the sorting) by clicking "wardrobe" and then filtering by<br /> item type on the right.  I don't know that I will maintain the item-specific (e.g., all pants) capsules going forward, as updating those can get time consuming. </p> <p>Now that the majority of my stuff is in there, I find it really easy to maintain. I am on YLF almost daily anyway, so it doesn't take much time or effort to update everything. Here's my collection:<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/finds/collections/?member=nemosmom">https://youlookfab.com/finds/c.....r=nemosmom</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I use Stylebook to track my daily outfits and analyze clothes by season/color/most worn. I use "notes" on my iphone to keep my "do not buy" list and a google doc to track monthly churn numbers (dollar and quantity) and my thoughts on why I'm purging something. But, I am kind of a dork when it comes to tracking and analyzing things, so YMMV. :D<br /></div> </p>