https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 05:16:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103258 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:30:11 +0000 Sal 2103258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia - thank you!&nbsp; I am feeling calmer about things today - last week the media and a few things were in overdrive!!</p> <p>Haha Jenni - I don't feel much like Farrah but I loved that 70s dressy casual elegant style with natural hair too.&nbsp; &nbsp;(Mary Tyler Moore, Charlie Girl, Lauren Hutton etc)&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks Nemosmum:)</p> <p>Bijou- I have a 15 year old at home, plus a rugby exchange studenf from Japan for a month too!&nbsp; My 18 year old is thriving and doing lots of great things (in fact I am impressed how much he is getting out there given he is fairly quiet and shy) but communication with his parents has never been his best point.....&nbsp; And I am not in Farrah's league - but as I mentioned to Jenni I am very drawn to that sort of style from the later 70s.&nbsp; I was quite young at the time but it must have been formative for me as I prefer it to the 80s or 90s styles when I was old enough to choose my own clothes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you Lyn - yes indeed I am pleased my son is forging his own way.&nbsp; And we have to adjust accordingly to pandemic news and will do so!&nbsp; I am not worried about myself but we have vulnerable people in our work families - and as a business owner we have to take many steps to keep people safe.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>My take away from the comments and my own feelings and additions is that my summer style is in a good place.&nbsp; It is the lack of layering that makes me get it right..... when I need to layer up or wear thicker fabrics I feel less than fab often.&nbsp; I suspect a few outfit labs lie ahead to really nail down some autumn winter combinations.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103186 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 15:21:10 +0000 lyn67 2103186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a natural. relaxed and gorgeous style you have, love all the old and new items and looks here, the&nbsp; long, feminine new hair, too! OTOH I can so relate, many of us feel unsettled with continuous world pandemic news....but we have to let them do and be proud of our children trying their wings on their own...isn't it?:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103172 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:14:09 +0000 Bijou 2103172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, you look so cute as Farrah and really suit her style of dressing. She had such a natural beauty that was perfect for 70's style, as do you. I really feel for you at having your son leave home, that is so hard, the family dynamic would have really changed. It is amazing how quickly those school years zip by.&nbsp; </p> <p>You have great summer style and a nice variation of looks. Your new acquisitions and plans for your winter wardrobe sound well thought out and stylish.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103171 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:13:44 +0000 nemosmom 2103171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a deal!! ;)&nbsp; I just love how you've nailed your skirt and cropped pant proportions - you make summer look super easy-breezy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103144 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 09:38:07 +0000 Jenni NZ 2103144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like both tops in Finds. You look cute as Farrah Fawcett- she was my 70s style icon along with the model in the Charlie Girl ads. You look more like Farrah than I ever did! I loved those Nike ads with her on the skateboard.<br /> Looks like your thoughtful shopping is paying off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103129 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 03:58:15 +0000 Jaime 2103129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many great outfits! 2A, 5b and 8a are among my favorites. Thank you for mentioning the pandemic. I am holding my tongue because I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but it is affecting my day to day too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103084 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:51:16 +0000 Sal 2103084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Smittie - I agree, a long line is definitely helpful for me unless the proportions are spot on.&nbsp; I liked all these looks (my least favourite is the shorts look but I never love shorts but keep wearing them).</p> <p>The red blouse is from the 1974 Commonwealth Games - my Father In Law was Director of Athletics and we ended up with the shirt - attached is the logo and another part of the uniform. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103079 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:42:08 +0000 Sal 2103079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carol - I love wide leg crops.&nbsp; They really work for my climate, style preferences and body shape.</p> <p>Thanks Slimcat - I have really enjoyed having this white camisole in my closet - it has become a new essential for me.</p> <p>Cocolion - thanks,&nbsp; I love sunglasses and they are an essential here in our harsh light.&nbsp; I love a midi skirt......</p> <p>Thanks Rachy - I love these colours once I got over my fear of looking like me in 1984.... (the year not the novel!)</p> <p>Brooklyn - they have become my summer signature.&nbsp; I will wear the black in winter and my check ones, but the terracotta are linen and I will put them away come April.&nbsp; I do struggle to translate the summer style to winter.&nbsp; I am feeling more positive today - February had some real highlights but some real low lights too.</p> <p>Thanks Angie.&nbsp; I have had a great style summer and am well placed for early Autumn too.&nbsp; I have been keeping an eye on other forum members winter styles to see what ideas I can steal to make my winter style better.</p> <p>Thank you Jane.&nbsp; A lovely compliment from a stylish woman!!</p> <p>NemosMum - I think you could wear most of these looks - adapting the colours for your palette?&nbsp; It helps working in a casual workplace and working from home.....&nbsp; And I will style you for summer if you can repay the favour in winter for me?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103077 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:40:04 +0000 smittie 2103077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where do I even start? You look so great in everything. Very comfortable, relaxed, stylish, and effortless.<br /> My favourite outfits are those that create a long line. I like the straight blue skirt. I have a particular love of the red blouse. Gorgeous seventies!<br /> I also like your rounder sunnies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103074 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:30:51 +0000 Sal 2103074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all!!</p> <p>Jenn- yes it is a strange time on the political, health, economic and environmental landscape right now.&nbsp; On a lighter note - I think it is having a large head, it makes the big sunglasses easier...</p> <p>Thanks Notsaf - I took the pics in the morning and could see it was definitely better tucked too.&nbsp; Thank you :)</p> <p>Cardiff Girl - you are wise!!&nbsp; I am feeling more positive - and my son is LOVING college life.</p> <p>Thanks Toronto Girl - I don't wear this blouse too often so I must make a point of it.&nbsp; It is good with denim too but I do not like it with any black in the outfit at all:)</p> <p>That is so kind Kelly.&nbsp; I think we wear clothes at a similar "dressiness" level for work and play - and it is kind of you to comment on my arms and shoulders - right back at you given your great arms.&nbsp; I struggled with the flicks on the hair for Farrah - I definitely needed longer........</p> <p>Thanks Joy,&nbsp; Nice to have your comments and I know you have had experience with children leaving.&nbsp; I love the blue dress but it has become a beach dress/at home dress as it is slowly falling apart and being a jersey fabric, hard to mend.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Carla - thank you.&nbsp; I have become a huge tucker - and my eye has completely adjusted now.&nbsp; I planned to get my hair cut shorter last haircut but I had almost the last haircut before my stylist left on a month overseas....she was not in the frame of mind to do a restyle so I decided to leave it.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2103019 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:20:45 +0000 nemosmom 2103019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>OK, Sal - I need you to come to Chicago to style me for summer - you have summer fashion down to a beautiful art!&nbsp; You look amazing in all of these - summery and fab - if I had to pick a favorite is the camel and white in #2 - WOW! I love your longer hair in #9, too!</p> <p>I am nodding along with you on buying secondhand items without due consideration - I find I settle for things I probably would not normally have bought. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102960 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 16:45:38 +0000 Jane 2102960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous Sal. You look super, relaxed, sun kissed, summery. The pink culottes in 6 look amazing! Wishing you well as you settle into a new life pattern over the coming weeks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102927 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:19:46 +0000 Angie 2102927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great shopping month! I love your new stash. Soooo<b> SAL</b> :)</p> <p>Your hair has grown into another pretty and natural shape, and I like your retro specs.</p> <p>I vote KILLER all round. Best set of Sally looks you've posted! Milking your signatures - wide crops, flowing dresses, midi skirts, '70s looks - makes not only your heart happy, but mine too. Please continue!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102874 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 10:43:03 +0000 notsaf 2102874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops I meant #2! Edited above </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102872 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 10:40:07 +0000 Brooklyn 2102872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No wonder you love summer. I agree with CL that the wide crops and A-line midi skirts are your signature. So fab on you.<br /> Stay optimistic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102869 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:40:47 +0000 rachylou 2102869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must say, I really like you in florals and peachy colours, like in 6! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102854 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 07:30:55 +0000 CocoLion 2102854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the wide crops and midi skirts on you. &nbsp;You wear that length extremely well. &nbsp;Also, I like the glasses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102843 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 04:57:59 +0000 slim cat 2102843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of fun summer looks - love the white camisole with black wide crop pants in #5 and two skirts in #7, fun dress and black jumper in #8.&nbsp;<br />A &nbsp;Farrah Fawcett' look and style is working well for you - lovely hairdo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102834 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 03:09:26 +0000 CarolS 2102834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have fabulous style. I love wide legged crops on you in particular! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102813 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:19:13 +0000 Carla 2102813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, you look so d@#$ good with your tops tucked, in that floral shift on a white background, and in your full leg crops. &nbsp;Though I love your short bob, the new length is very glamorous and suits you very well. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102809 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:01:26 +0000 Anonymous 2102809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great high summer looks. I like the rusty colored wide crops best, and the blue dress in #8. Children leaving the area and the news is unsettling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102801 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:35:22 +0000 kellygirl 2102801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have fantastic style! I love 1, 2, 4 and the white/black combo in 5. You look stylish and approachable in everything though. You have great shoulders and arms btw!&nbsp; I can totally see the Farrah Fawcett infulence in the last photo--so fun. I loved Charlie's Angels when I was young although Kate was my fave. YLF! Always enjoy your WIWs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102774 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:45:47 +0000 Helena 2102774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So beautiful, hard to pick a favourite but #2 tucked is a standout; it looks so harmonious with your skin and hair, and so polished but laid back at the same time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102768 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:53:59 +0000 Cardiff girl 2102768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal ,these are fabulous.l think that you have really nailed the casual but polished summer look.l can understand how you feel about your son moving away,it’s a big change and bound to feel odd for a while but you, and he ,will settle into it .As for the global troubles it was ever thus.l remember nuclear weapons and Aids being a really scary thing when I was younger but you hardly ever hear about them now.They have not gone away we have just got used to living with them and hopefully these current troubles will be the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102767 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:45:45 +0000 notsaf 2102767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As usual, I love all your looks -- but am especially liking your pretty tops. #2 tucked is gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102766 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:45:01 +0000 Jenn 2102766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been feeling unsettled too, but I just love seeing your summer style. You look relaxed and chic, even if it's been a difficult season. And dang, you look good in glasses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-feb-update-and-wiw#post-2102760 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:24:53 +0000 Sal 2102760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>February was a big shopping month for me - but it was planned shopping.</p> <p>I started my new work capsule with three additions - black wide leg pants and two knit tops ( in finds). I also visited my favourite denim shop and ended up with two pairs of straight leg denim - I may crop the lighter blue G Star Raw ones but will keep the Garcia ones full length. The rust top and jeans are yet to be worn.</p> <p>I also attach lots of WIW pics worn for work, going to sports, a Shakespeare play, an art exhibition, and at the end - a costume party as Farrah Fawcett. I struggled to get the flicks going. The shiny makeup and blue eyeshadow were easier.</p> <p>In photo two I wore the top tucked.</p> <p>It has been a warm month here so the summer clothes have had extremely good use. My January additions filled my wardrobe holes ( black shorts and cream camisole).</p> <p>I did buy two second hand jackets in February but one is not staying and I think the other red one will probably go too. I sometimes buy second items too quickly without due consideration. There is an upmarket thrift shop that I like to go to but I do get talked into purchases. Sometimes that works for me though.</p> <p>Moving into March I want work footwear to be my shopping focus. I am looking for one pair of low heel shoes that work with pants. I am also looking out for a work jacket and winter knitwear in general - those are my main focuses for additions in winter. </p> <p>My 18 year old son left home to go study on a different island so it is a bit of a weird time for me. Between that, a high number of accidents in my circle and world pandemic news I am feeling unsettled.</p> <p>Thanks for looking!! </p>