https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:48:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032997 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:56:06 +0000 rachylou 2032997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh. I’m slow. I didn’t realise people were actually looking back at the goals we all set in January. Lololol! I need to go stand in the corner (and look at what I said). I will try and follow your good example. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032881 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:46:43 +0000 Angie 2032881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>A beautiful effort and result.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032622 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 01:08:48 +0000 Jaime 2032622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! My wardrobe is a messy palette compared to your neat toolbox, which makes your post fun to read! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032621 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:58:51 +0000 Anonymous 2032621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're staying on track!<br /> Angies gonna say "can I clone you?" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032615 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:40:34 +0000 Marilyn 2032615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, you're so organized.&nbsp; I'm envious!&nbsp; My wardrobe is in decent shape but I don't have a good visual picture of how it all fits together, if that makes sense.&nbsp; I need to do a better job of sorting that out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032604 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:08:37 +0000 Suz 2032604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have bought classic items that work brilliantly in your closet. The fact that even when you go <b>off </b>plan you purchase workhorses is evidence enough that you are doing something right! Fabulous. You have never looked better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032588 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 23:17:45 +0000 nemosmom 2032588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to have a plan and stick to it! I am taking notes! ;). The pieces you bought are fab and will insert seamlessly into your wardrobe. You are rocking the challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032578 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:28:40 +0000 Cardiff girl 2032578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you ve done a great job and been very disciplined and focused.l do hope that Kate is not too upset at being dropped though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032576 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 22:25:14 +0000 Anonymous 2032576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have done such a great job of sticking to what you know you need and what will work well. You are an inspiration. Now to go look at my goals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mid-year-review-1#post-2032538 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:37:43 +0000 Helena 2032538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all, inspired by Suz and since my summer shopping is essentially complete I've been doing some reflecting on the year so far in light of the goals I'd set back in January. So far, so good I think!</p> <ol> <li><b>Focus on refining</b>&nbsp;rather than fixing or changing - <b>Check</b>. The purchases I've made has expanded and polished what I've already got. (most of my purchases summarized in Finds below)</li> <li><b>Keep dressing to my style words</b>&nbsp;"classic, polished, casual and contrast". I'm going to drop "Kate" for now. <b>Check</b>. Although I've still been wannabe Kate-ish lol! I've focused on adding a few additional pieces with contrast (mainly navy/white), in the form of a neutral/nearly neutral prints.&nbsp;</li> <li><b>Track outfits</b>. <b>Nope</b>. I did this a bit at the beginning of the year, but it fell off. I'm happy leaving this aside for now, although I am intrigued by Katerina's discussion around 30-wear-pieces, and may see what 30-wear items I have, just for fun.</li> <li><b>Shop mindfully.</b>&nbsp;<b>Half a check.</b> I have purchased more than I planned, but I do feel they were mindful purchases, with no duds so far, and most great completers that expand my options and tie my essentials together in fresh ways. I created a bit of a template to mimimize purchasing and maximize options, and it's working well so I'll stick with it.&nbsp;</li> <li><b>Dress to feel good</b>.<b></b>&nbsp;<b>Check</b>. I'm feeling good about my wardrobe right now! I'm not feeling any holes, and seem to have the right thing for every occasion so far.&nbsp;</li> </ol> <p>My 2019 wishlist in January was as follows, with revisions noted: </p> <ul> <li>a new everyday belt - <b>done</b> (the circle belt)</li> <li>an additional everyday summer dress - <b>keeping an eye out</b>, but not essential</li> <li>something from Boden - was hoping to get there in England but didn't. Oh well!</li> <li>new nude summer dressier sandals. <b>tried</b> some on the other day but was underwhelmed at the options. putting on back burner for now - maybe I won't miss them?</li> <li>tall boots for next fall. <b>to do</b></li> <li>a few, mindfully chosen on-trend/current items that fit with my style words - I've <b>added </b>rolled straight jeans and wide crops, and a bodycon summer top to wear with higher rises, that's enough until fall items</li> <li>replace a few worn-out workhorses: white shorts for summer <b>(going to chop an old pair of white jeans)</b><b></b>, white Birkenstocks (<b>a good clean has salvaged</b> my old ones for another year), sunhat for summer (<b>to do)</b></li> <li>and of course, my necklace when I complete my 'not list' challenge - <b>got a wonderful necklace </b>for Mother's Day, so might skip this - but still give myself accolades if I meet my 'not' list goals :)</li> </ul> <p>Additional 'unplanned' purchases made: BR polka dot blouse (new workhorse), Aldo cognac shoes (new workhorses), 3 sleeveless tops and a chambray top for summer from BR, blush satchel (shown black below), olive moto skinnies (shown black below), classic RayBans ... feel like I'm forgetting something ...</p> <p>Gosh, that was long - I feel like I've gone a good job this year so far. I've avoided impulse shopping, bought pieces I'm wearing the heck out of (or will, if summer ever comes) and am wanting for nothing at the moment. Hooray! Thanks for reading this looooooooooong and navel-gazey post xx</p>