https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:04:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350977 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:11:52 +0000 Zaeobi 2350977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@cat2/ @Jonesy/ @SarahD8<br /> I'm hoping to find plum &amp; burnished metals but I already have some items in both categories - so if I don't have any luck this year, I'll try to shop my closet and &amp; remix it in new ways. </p> <p>One thing YLF has taught me is that people often have many different words for the same (or similar) colours </p> <p>Here's an example of two purple tops from my wardrobe - I'm generally looking for something within this range. In my mind, the darker purple is more eggplant/ aubergine &amp; the lighter one is plum. But of course, we all know actual plums can be much darker What would you call these shades? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350943 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:24:41 +0000 SarahD8 2350943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plum sounds excellent and relaxed even better! Sounds like you have a good sense of where you are headed and what you need to get there. I really like the idea of burnished metals and verdigris for you...subtle shine. Looking forward to seeing what develops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350780 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:18:35 +0000 Jonesy 2350780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a beautiful, cohesive plan for 2024! I love plum too (would you consider it the same as eggplant, or perhaps not quite so dark and saturated?), but it's hard to find. Good luck with the hunt this year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350729 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:35:59 +0000 cat2 2350729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, sounds like pretty additions to your mix. Let us all know if you find warm plum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350708 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:09:49 +0000 Zaeobi 2350708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Angie I see - hope springs eternal! Even if I can't find it at retail this year, I've been evaluating my closet &amp; have found a few items in plum/ reddish purple to last me for now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350349 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:38:39 +0000 Angie 2350349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Zaeobi,</b> parts of Europe are full of lilac, lavenders, orchid, and deep '80s purple. Not so much eggplant. Lots of remixing of earth tones with these purples.&nbsp;</p> <p>Haven't had clients try those waistband gadgets yet. They look promising!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350322 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:02:47 +0000 Zaeobi 2350322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Angie<br /> Thanks That's interesting about purple - which sorts of shades are you seeing at retail over there?<br /> Thank you for the Amazon links - will do some research! Have you (or clients) tried any of these out? </p> <p>@Ket<br /> Haha I knew you would! Yes, I don't always want to attract attention with my accessories.<br /> Fingers (&amp; toes) crossed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350270 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:59:05 +0000 Ket 2350270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooo! You had me at burnished metal I love burnished metals, especially bronze, gold, and brass. I use a mix of golds, but agree very bright, shiny gold can be visible for everyday wear -- especially if going causal.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I can't wait to see your purples and plums! Maybe this will be the year of dark autumn goodness.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350266 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:30:35 +0000 Angie 2350266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicely done, <b>Zaoebi</b>! Good job keeping that ship steered on the right course. Excellent navigation skills ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>Purple should be a lot more available - I saw more of it in 2023 already! - so hopefully you can embellish your purple capsule just how you want to.</p> <p>As for the temporary alterations on waists, these might work:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Extender-Required-Buttons-Tightener/dp/B0B6B4TT8T/ref=asc_df_B0B6B4TT8T/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=647322330950&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=2219221215192780009&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9033664&amp;hvtargid=pla-1729352491096&amp;mcid=aec0904c5f173edca38321f282b2b59b&amp;th=1">https://www.amazon.com/Adjusta.....c_df_B0B6B</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Clip-Waistband-Tightener-Women/dp/B07N5CFXFP/ref=asc_df_B07N5CFXFP/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=339115927600&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=2219221215192780009&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9033664&amp;hvtargid=pla-678542396542&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=01a91bd8e9ab3cfab69ad3ea5ca5665f&amp;tag=&amp;ref=&amp;adgrpid=71930876361&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvadid=339115927600&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=2219221215192780009&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9033664&amp;hvtargid=pla-678542396542&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkui7_P_ugwMVUCmtBh26hgM3EAQYAiABEgJ4S_D_BwE">https://www.amazon.com/Skinny-.....5CFXFP/?ta</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350175 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:57:26 +0000 Zaeobi 2350175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Christel<br /> Thanks, hopefully I can get the temporary alterations to stick! I believe @suntiger mentioned something about waist cinchers a while ago (elastic with clips on either end), so will see if I can DIY something similar... </p> <p>@suntiger<br /> Oh, good idea re: Finds! How exactly do you use it whilst shopping - do you categorise by item type to check if you already own something similar? </p> <p>@Jenni<br /> I shall see you up on deck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350165 Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:50:24 +0000 Jenni NZ 2350165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds good! Love burnished gold, and plum sounds nice too. And yay to keeping steering the ship in the right direction- I will join you there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350160 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:08:52 +0000 Anonymous 2350160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big yay to adding plum- especially good with browns, burgundy, cinnamon, and olive!<br /> Definitely worth it to put everything in Finds. I even check mine when I shop, so I remember what I already have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350131 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:15:34 +0000 ChristelJ 2350131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your color capsules and color goals sound absolutely delicious. Also the idea of temporary alterations sounds so useful. Looking forward to updates as you go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350122 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:16:41 +0000 Zaeobi 2350122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, let's hope so!<br /> If I can't find burnished folds &amp; plum, I may just have to make it happen myself by painting over some old jewellery lol - watch this space... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350083 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 01:19:53 +0000 Jaime 2350083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent goals. Aspirational but doable! I love the sound of burnished gold and plum.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350079 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:57:24 +0000 Zaeobi 2350079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Helena<br /> Thank you - looking forward to seeing how your P's manifest this year too </p> <p>@Suz<br /> No doubt - I'm lucky to have some fabulous YLFers for inspiration here! I do have some nice brass drop earrings, so hopefully I can find an interestingly burnished necklace &amp;/ or rings next. </p> <p>Yes I think plum is one of those 'universal' colours (like teal), but the devil is in the details! I believe Deep Autumn can 'borrow' from the Deep Winter palette, so long as it's not too stark (avoiding the coolest tones). </p> <p>@Olive Green<br /> Good tips! Will plan a tryout session for when I'm home alone, since our only full-length mirror is behind the front door lol... </p> <p>@rachylou<br /> That oxymoron sums it up well, lol!<br /> Me too - hopefully 2024 cooperates </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350074 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:58:39 +0000 rachylou 2350074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Focused yet open, those are good goals! Looking forward to the plums </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350066 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:47:28 +0000 Olive Green 2350066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plum sounds delicious and will look great with your other colour capsules. I feel you on the alterations. Just put a couple of things in a pile that could use the whole ‘try on with shoes and a top’ thing to determine where the hems should fall. I do find myself a bit lost with the pant lengths lately.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350014 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:40:47 +0000 Suz 2350014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I love the idea of burnished shades of gold like antique brass and bronze tones, for you. Those will be so harmonious with your personal colouring and your palette. I'll bet <b>Brooklyn</b> will offer some inspo, and <b>Suntiger</b>, too. Also <b>Ket</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I love plum! It's one of those colours that seems to look great on several different "seasons." It's probably officially an autumn tone but it is terrific on me also, at least in some versions. Can't wait to see your Find -- new stuff or otherwise!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2350000 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:40:56 +0000 Helena 2350000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"No need to reinvent the wheel in 2024 - just hoping to keep the ship steered onto the right course for now!"</p> <p>LOVE this energy ... Excellent goals and looking forward to seeing how it goes for you in '24! Xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2024-goals-shorter-lol#post-2349992 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:48:42 +0000 Zaeobi 2349992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Following on from my 2023 Recap...<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-2023-review-long" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....eview-long</a></p> <p><b>Here are <u>My 2024 Goals</u>:</b><br /> A) ~ Track wears/ upload my wardrobe to Finds (I'm hoping I'll be more likely to achieve this goal if I make it more flexible lol) - maybe via my daily budget spreadsheet...<br /> B) ~ Transition to more 'burnished' shades of gold (like antique brass &amp; ancient bronzed metals, with verdigris and patina effects) for casualwear - shiny bright gold feels a little 'much' for my more casual everyday wear, so hopefully I can still achieve my 2023 'add more shine &amp; texture' goals this way?<br /> C) ~ Continue working on my alterations pile, but with more 'temporary' fixes (any tips on taking in waistbands and hems would be greatly appreciated! I'm thinking maybe waist clamps, or buttons on elastic inserts? See my 2023 Review). </p> <p><b>And now, <u>My 2024 Word &amp; Colour</u>:</b><br /> D) <u>Relaxed Plum</u> :)<br /> Now that I have capsules in chocolate brown, teal blue, tomato orange, saffron yellow &amp; mossy green, if I have that same level of luck in finding the right shades of purple this year, I think I'll finally be set! So I'll consider buying if I see something in a deep &amp; warm enough plum shade in one of my key silhouettes (3/4 sleeved boatneck tops or crop tops &amp; maxi skirts / tunics or long toppers over trousers). Also have a few HEWIs in chocolate brown pending. </p> <p>---<br /> <b>There we have it! I think 3 goals (plus my colour hunt) is plenty</b> - hopefully this will help me to stay on track this year. No need to reinvent the wheel in 2024 - just hoping to keep the ship steered onto the right course for now!</p> <p>(Oh, &amp; a cookie bouquet for you if you managed to read all the way through my recap AND goals! As always, your thoughts are welcome) </p>