https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:49:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568470 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:42:27 +0000 Sarah A 568470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great tip and glad for the good outcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568457 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:23:48 +0000 ManidipaM 568457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Attagirl, Shannon, and well done, that Rocky! I managed to miss all the early angst and excitement, so veryy happy to find a happy ending down here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568278 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:06:31 +0000 Anonymous 568278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rockie, Monty and Dottie!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568181 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:26:16 +0000 Isabel 568181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, that is amazing. I am lovin' Google ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568176 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:20:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 568176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For anyone who is asking, yes I used an actual garment steamer not the steam setting on my iron. I won a garment steamer in some sort of draw about two years and at the time thought it was such a useless thing to win and I have used it a TON and love it!</p> <p>Mochi - Rocky and Dottie! Ha ha - love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568167 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:13:22 +0000 Suz 568167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Great news, Shannon!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568152 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:53:46 +0000 Doro 568152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the thread, but I'm glad you and Rocky made it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568124 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:04:23 +0000 Mochi 568124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of people naming their beloved clothing and accessories. The only problem is I can't help but imagine Rocky and Dottie et al hanging out, going to parties together, etc. They start to have their own secret lives! Which maybe they do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568119 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:54:28 +0000 Janet 568119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! What an upsetting experience, but what a terrific save on your part! </p> <p>Rocky, I love it. Our 16yo amazing husky mix dog is named Rocky, and he's certainly been through the ringer as well! I'd say the name bodes well for a long and happy companionship. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568118 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:52:51 +0000 Debora 568118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG,this story had been keeping me on the edge of my seat! I am so relieved that it has ended well. I hope that this is the start of a long and happy relationship for you and Rocky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568116 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:28:29 +0000 Anonymous 568116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy smokes... Rocky hahahaha. I can hear the theme music in the background as you have the steamer in hand... </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvEnIkz82A0&#038;noredirect=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....redirect=1</a></p> <p>I am glad the story had a happy ending. Anyhow, I wouldn't go back to the snag cleaners. Not cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568071 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:58:36 +0000 anne 568071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon I am glad this story ended well for the shirt! And it is a great top for us to tuck away for future reference.</p> <p>To Lyn's point about a garment steamer, was that what you used, or was it the steam setting on a iron? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568068 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:55:11 +0000 lyn* 568068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! What a great story! Hopefully all the rough patches are gone now! :)</p> <p>I totally need a garment steamer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568061 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:42:27 +0000 Fruitful 568061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is Ah-Maz-Ing Shannon. Yay for Google and being Ms Resourceful! And garment steamers (I need one!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568058 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:29:00 +0000 fashionista 568058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry for the shirt. I would make their life hell until I got the replacement or refund for the damage. Good to hear your shirt is okay now!!! Hope to see some WIWs with it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568056 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:22:07 +0000 MsMary 568056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good grief! I am, like, exhausted after reading this whole saga!</p> <p>But YAY for the save!!!! Hugs to you and Rocky!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568037 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:02:19 +0000 rae 568037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are nicer than I am - I would have insisted they replace the shirt and *then* tried to fix it. But maybe that's why the shirt gods worked this miracle for you. :)</p> <p>Glad Rocky is back in the ring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-568001 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:02:03 +0000 MNsara 568001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rocky! That's such a bonding you two have been through! </p> <p>I'm glad Rocky survived to be worn another day. We're still looking forward to pics </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-567991 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:53:23 +0000 Tanya 567991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, what a story! I was going to say how sorry I was and that you should insist on dry cleaners compensating you; but then I read about the magic trick with t e steamer! Who knew! You are definitely meant to have nice things and you should wear this shirt proudly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things/page/2#post-567956 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:11:16 +0000 Transcona Shannon 567956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh you bet I am Jem - and I'll be letting them know I will be taking my business elsewhere. Doesn't matter if it's a $5 shirt or a $100 shirt, poor workmanship is just that.</p> <p>Sveta - I think Rocky needs to rest after his traumatic day and besides, I already have tomorrow's outfit in mind - to help unveil the new GLASSES! They arrived today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567954 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:08:44 +0000 Jem 567954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, getting this shirt has been a traumatic experience! Good thing it's gorgeous on you! I'm glad you were able to fix it! I think I'd still want to call and complain to the manager tomorrow, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567949 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:04:05 +0000 Sveta 567949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I love happy ending here!<br /> Look, now you just HAVE to wear it tomorrow to celebrate together - because you were MEANT to have this nice thing after all!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567945 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:01:26 +0000 Parsley 567945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray, Shannon! I'm so glad to hear that you salvaged it!</p> <p>Now we'll all look forward to your fab WIWs with it in the future! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567937 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:55:51 +0000 Transcona Shannon 567937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have something truly amazing to tell you! So I was googling all sorts of info about my shirt and the trauma that it incurred by the pins and I found a comment that indicated if the shirt was primarily cotton (which the BB is), the snag/pull didn't have any exposed or loose threads, and the pin holes were "clean", that sometimes moistening the area and then steaming it will cause the cotton fibres to expand and essentially "close in" the snag and holes. </p> <p>I figured...what the heck...I have nothing to lose. So I got out my trusty garment steamer, moistened the area and then steamed it - VOILA - you cannot even tell there had been any damage done to the shirt. Seriously. It was like some sort of magic trick! I am beyond thrilled - gobsmacked even!</p> <p>I wanted to share this tip with all of you in case you ever need to give it a whirl.</p> <p>This shirt and I now have a history and relationship. I will love it for years!<br /> I've also decided to name the shirt Rocky - 'cause like the fighter, he just refuses to die! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567918 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:39:14 +0000 Amy 567918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a bummer! I hope they make it right. I would be furious too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567910 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:34:17 +0000 Sveta 567910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you and your poor shirt! I hope you will win and they will replace it for you.<br /> Good luck tomorrow! Be strong! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567881 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:04:16 +0000 Transcona Shannon 567881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Listen, if I thought it would help... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567878 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:02:34 +0000 nicoleb 567878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lets dump holy water on it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567877 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:02:33 +0000 Deborah 567877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon this is awful. They should absolutely replace the shirt for you. Do let us know the outcome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maybe-im-not-meant-to-have-nice-things#post-567872 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:00:06 +0000 Transcona Shannon 567872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicole - I'm beginning to wonder that myself! </p>