https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:58:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2218164 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:29:29 +0000 Staysfit 2218164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, would you consider shoes with a texture/pattern? &nbsp;For example a croc, or maybe snake print? &nbsp;How about a slightly darker shade of green? &nbsp;I’m not sure if everything in a complement needs to be an exact match. &nbsp;I used to have some forest green croc print Aquatalia loafers (wardrobe workhorses which wore out long ago). &nbsp;Something about the forest green print allowed them to work with most everything in my closet but they paired particularly well with all the greens and blue-greens in my wardrobe: the emeralds, limes, citrons, olives, jades, teals, etc. &nbsp;Two years ago I purchased Donald Pliner forest green snake print loafers, which work the same as my previous Aquatalia’s. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Along with my green loafers I like to wear malachite stone jewelry. &nbsp;I think malachite would look pretty along with your new bag. &nbsp;I checked Overstock.com and they have many interesting pieces for less than $30.00. &nbsp;My guess is you could find it reasonably priced where you live as well. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Loafers and mocs tend to come in fun colors, so you should be able to find some….printed or not. &nbsp;I believe they would be in keeping with your “Grown up Charlie’s Angel” style. &nbsp;</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2218158 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:00:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 2218158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes too similar. Same brand. I had fun looking anyway </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2218095 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 21:51:19 +0000 Sal 2218095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat - yes that’s it exactly with black. I edited my paragraph - I think this was due to cutting and pasting.</p> <p>Thanks Jenni. These are very similar to my existing white shoes - I think too similar but I do like them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217968 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:38:32 +0000 Jenni NZ 2217968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun plans Sally! I found these two but not sure the green is quite right…<br /> Maybe the second pair is closer… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217953 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:34:17 +0000 The Cat 2217953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great planning. Love the look of the teal floral dress.</p> <p>Sal, it seems that one of your last paragraphs was not finished. The last words there are "I am", and I wonder what you were going to say next. :-)</p> <p>Like you, I am planning to purge some black items from my wardrobe. While I am not going to refrain from purchasing any new black items, I will choose them more carefully and prefer ones that have interesting textures/details or reflect light or contain some white/grey/silver (to echo my hair). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217936 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 03:26:19 +0000 Sal 2217936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz - I like planning my wardrobe and the 5PFW kind of encourages some experimentation along with some essentials replacement. And what a shame about delta and restrictions. It’s a very tricky virus. We too have been slow in vaccinations but it is ramping up and we are going great guns now.</p> <p>Thanks Nemosmom- I sometimes think of it and sometimes I don’t. It was when I looked at the collection together that I realised the skirt was wrong. And maybe why I had been struggling with it. It is a lovely quality skirt but I think it would suit a more Minimal edgy dresser like Irina. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217931 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 03:02:38 +0000 Suz 2217931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so smart, <b>Sally</b>. I'm excited by your "grown up Charlie's angel" test and how well it works for you -- it makes so much sense. I used to do that with "urban prince" but I think now that I live in a suburb, I need to change my moniker and my internal test. It can take a while to adjust to new realities -- lockdown included. I hope you won't have to be stuck there for too long. I feel for you, as we FINALLY started to emerge from restrictions (later than the US since our vaccinations came later) and then Delta hit us, so restrictions are about to reappear. We had barely two weeks of relative freedom....</p> <p>I love the idea of a green complement for you, and like your openness to what it might consist in.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am also thinking that I'm now at the stage of wardrobe development/ style identity that I can try a version of the 5 piece French wardrobe, also, with 5 statement pieces per season -- though on a one in one out basis.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217925 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 02:17:09 +0000 nemosmom 2217925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how your “grown up Charlie’s angel” guides your additions - that is really smart. I am curious how you feel the loose 5 piece French plan is working for you so far? Your green bag is so fab - I hope sneakers find you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217915 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 01:22:59 +0000 Sal 2217915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those sandals Sally - great style!</p> <p>Thanks Pretty Pear- most of the time we have had minimal restrictions here so it has been fine going to work. But watch this space as we now have Delta in the community!</p> <p>SF - I don’t wear head bands. Occasionally I wear a scarf in my hair but about twice a year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217838 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:36:27 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2217838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another idea for the green compliment—a wide headband. Do you wear them?<br /> Smdh at people being angry about the lockdown. When my son’s former school district, in Florida, opened up this fall, they permitted parents to opt out of masks for their kids. Within days, there were over 5,000 cases of Covid in the school district. Germany still has people wear KN95 masks indoors &amp; on public transit; we are glad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217597 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:12:11 +0000 Preppy Pear 2217597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those sandals are really pretty. I’d be tempted even if they don’t form a complement with the bag. Lots of love for the grown-up Charlie’s Angel goal!<br /> Good luck and stay safe back at work - I just started going back to the office regularly this week and it’s a little scary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217561 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:02:33 +0000 Sally 2217561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suppose these sandals are more olive that green but I like them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mipiaci.co.nz/elias-sandal-276900">https://www.mipiaci.co.nz/elias-sandal-276900</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217414 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:06:39 +0000 Sal 2217414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardiffgirl - we will see.&nbsp; I have friends who are angry we are in lockdown and think we should take the UK approach.&nbsp; I think we are taking a sensible approach.</p> <p>Yes I agree Jenn- I find that with second hand purchases I have my biggest successes and biggest failures.&nbsp; Probably 1/2 are brilliant, 1/4 are decent, and 1/4 are errors and almost go unworn.&nbsp; Whilst I am not someone with super tight capsules looking at everything together provides a mood and what does and doesn't fit in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217411 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:49:43 +0000 Jenn 2217411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so interesting what insights you can glean just by seeing all your purchases together in a different format. I also have at least one purchase from this past season that I'm thinking doesn't quite suit my style profile. Mistakes happen even when we're doing our best to be mindful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217408 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:33:38 +0000 Cardiff girl 2217408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That blue floral dress is gorgeous,it will really suit your colouring.<br />Sorry about the lockdown but NZ have done so well so far,lets hope that you can still contain it .The uk has all but abandoned any public health measures apart from vaccination ,l am quite fearful of what will happen this winter but hay ho ,no point in dwelling what will be ,will be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217391 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:48:23 +0000 Sal 2217391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Brooklyn - a necklace is a great idea - or maybe even earrings. I have navy and white pieces but nothing else this shade of green. </p> <p>Carol - I should probably use it more but it can help me understand why some things don’t feel right.</p> <p>Joy - you do a wonderful job with second hand finds. I am open on colour with the dress - tops I want cream or ivory for one. </p> <p>Sally - definitely a concerning situation right now. Stay safe. Yes I agree re hats- I need to try them on as I am very picky!</p> <p>Minaminu- a scarf could work too. And yes we have had a very good/ lucky run here - vaccinations are happening fast but we weren’t the earliest in this field, </p> <p>Cocolion- thanks - I agree!</p> <p>Angie - thank you. Yes I have three or four pieces to edit out right now. And yes the spread of delta is a bit frightening. Our elimination strategy has worked well for 18 months but hard to know moving forward…</p> <p>Suntiger - I can’t wait to wear lighter clothes. July and August are a bit of a drag here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217378 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:24:29 +0000 Anonymous 2217378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Solid plan- and yay especially to a green complement! I see lots of potential outfits in this lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217364 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:02:52 +0000 Angie 2217364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I heard about the COVID cases in NZ. That Delta variant is extremely unforgiving. Hang in there. We are back to indoor mask mandates despite vaccinations in the state of Washington. It's all quite scary. Onward we go....</p> <p>Nice summary, <b>Sal!</b></p> <p><i>&nbsp;"The navy top, jeans and cords have been the most useful to me"&nbsp; - </i>maybe because they are new wardrobe essentials?&nbsp;</p> <p>May I suggest re-consigning the linen black skirt.&nbsp;</p> <p>Always good to have a "do not buy list"!</p> <p>And like the sound of the embellished green complement :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217256 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:48:52 +0000 CocoLion 2217256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think building a green complement makes great sense.&nbsp; You need a green pair of shoes to go with that bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217249 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:07:59 +0000 Minaminu 2217249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you'll soon be fully vaccinated, though we still need to be cautious even when vaccinated. I guess with have to learn to live with it, sadly.</p> <p>I love the pieces that you have added so far, the navy dress is very Charlie's Angels to me :). It' tough to move away from dark colours but you are doing brilliantly! </p> <p>I like the suggestion to add a green necklace, maybe a green scarf would also work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217248 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:05:30 +0000 Sally 2217248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like you I am in lockdown.&nbsp; I live in central Auckland so heaps of places of interest are near me. I am working online but it is a perfect opportunity to think about spring clothes because that can only cheer us up can't it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />I love that teal dress.&nbsp; You definitely have to find places to wear it.&nbsp; Like you I need to find some new sandals.&nbsp; Your green ones sound like a great idea. I have some pale green platform sandals that have definitely earned their purchase.&nbsp; They can be striking with black or with florals as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am thinking croc sandals in a bright colour as well.&nbsp; As far as wide brimmed hats, if I want to get something special, I often find small boutiques quite good for accessories.....hats, costume jewelry and bags etc. </p> <p>Unlike you I need gear as my bamboo yoga pants are getting worn.&nbsp; I am looking at getting some yoga pants that double as shorts/swim togs or shorts that double as swim togs ...something modest if I have to go on the school camp which looks likely.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217226 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:44:09 +0000 Anonymous 2217226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so organized! &nbsp;I like the rust pants best and your summer list and like how you are shopping for quality second hand. &nbsp;I have refreshed my summer wardrobe second hand and hope to do so also with my winter wardrobe. &nbsp;I want a statement skirt which can be worn with a sweater for the holidays and mote color and light browns. &nbsp;I need a couple pair of warm full length pull on pants that are not gear, poly or poly blends and one in tan or beige. &nbsp;Maybe a pair of velvet pants. &nbsp;<div>Do you have a color scheme in mind for your items on the list?</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217225 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:42:39 +0000 CarolS 2217225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree -- that dress is lovely. I like how you're got a style vision to help guide your choices. Thumbs up to "grown up Charlie's Angels"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217224 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:38:45 +0000 Brooklyn 2217224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey lockdown buddy!</p> <p>Sounds good to me. I’m also trying to move away from tees as a way of upping the ante in my summer wardrobe. </p> <p>As to your green complement: green beads or a green pendant could also be nice? Necklaces are generally easy to thrift. I’ve got a few nice necklaces from our local charity store. Or you could get a vintage necklace from Etsy or another second seller that could homage the Charlie’s Angel aspect. I got this one for $8 from Etsy and it has a nice 70s feel to it. (Not green but it is teal from some angles - the stones change colour.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217221 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:31:15 +0000 Sal 2217221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it too Jessikams - need to wear it!</p> <p>I hope I can find something Rachy - it’s elusive so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217219 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:16:04 +0000 rachylou 2217219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kinda love the idea of green shoes (!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217208 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:29:44 +0000 Jessikams 2217208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that teal floral dress! Gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-towards-springmy-plans#post-2217206 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:01:51 +0000 Sal 2217206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As we move into very late winter, and early spring I am starting to think about how winter has gone for me stylewise, and what I am going to look for in the new season.</p> <p>In 2021 I have added a lot of gear, plus 14 other items that are not gear (finds are all below plus the black knit sweater dress).  The green bag was a gift, the other items were purchased.</p> <p>I purchased these as follows: <ul> <li>Online (Ezibuy - rust cords)</li> <li>Online second hand (brown bag)</li> <li>In store - Dress for Success Sale - second hand (three pieces)</li> <li>In store - Australian fashion retailer (long sleeve floral blouse - Veronika Maine)</li> <li>In store - local boutiques (7 pieces, everything else)</li> </ul> I have been enjoying most of these pieces although three are yet to be worn (two dresses and the short sleeve floral blouse).  The navy top, jeans and cords have been the most useful to me. I am not yet convinced about the black linen skirt.  </p> <p>I am loosely following the 5 Piece French Wardrobe where I add 5 new/fun/statement pieces each season plus replace essentials or core items.  Using this criteria my five pieces for autumn/winter were <ul> <li>rust cords</li> <li>long sleeve floral blouse</li> <li>navy dress</li> <li>pink sweater</li> <li>black and white sneakers</li> </ul> The jeans, navy top, black sweater dress, denim shirt and cognac bag are all replacement essentials for pieces that have worn out, some are tweaks (the navy top and denim shirt replace navy knits for example).  The black skirt may replace a 13 year old black skirt - but it may not either.</p> <p>So moving into the spring season, I am planning to add three new statements/fun/new pieces to add to the two I have already purchased <ul> <li>short sleeve floral blouse (Already own)</li> <li>floral dress (already own)</li> <li>something green to make a small complement with the cross body bag - maybe sneakers, mules - maybe a top?   </li> <li>spring/summer trousers/pants/denim </li> <li>casual dress for hot summer.</li> </ul> <p>In terms of core wardrobe replacements I am looking for <ul> <li>updated sandals, </li> <li>summer brimmed hat, </li> <li>couple of basic tops (something long sleeved and lightweight)</li> </ul> I am hoping to get some pieces second hand or pre-loved....I definitely am adding less new pieces and better quality ones. </p> <p>My do not buy list is a bit smaller at the moment: <ul> <li>party dresses</li> <li>sweaters</li> <li>gear unless one in, one out</li> <li>print tops or blouses</li> <li>bags</li> </ul> We are back in lockdown (I am actually at work because we are essential services) and for how long is unknown.  We are only Day 2 but it is a bit of an adjustment as last time was March-April 2020.  I have had dose one of my vaccine but not the second one.</p> <p>I love spring/summer clothing and fashion and can't wait to start wearing lighter, prettier clothes and bare legs.  </p> <p>I don't think I have had a style shift this year (still aspiring to be a Grown Up Charlies Angel) but I have moved away from tee-shirts to woven tops.  I still wear a wide range of colours and don't want to narrow it down any more - although I am trying to move away from too much black.  </p> <p>Thanks for reading!!</p> <p>(ETA - as I write this post I have looked at my finds and realised that the black skirt does not feel like a Grown Up Charlies Angel - whereas the others all seem to, including the black sweater dress.  Time to hand that one back to Dress for Success for someone else to enjoy). </p>