https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:07:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1598390 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 02:55:05 +0000 Jaime 1598390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy new year! I was a bit disappointed that Bogs are boots rather than some crazy foot device to turn you into spiderman, but other than that your post was delightful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1598258 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:47:57 +0000 Sara L. 1598258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad about no skiing. I'm excited to see your new blazer. I've found your posts on it fascinating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1598250 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:25:59 +0000 lyn67 1598250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great holiday you had, Una! Happy dance for your perfect custom &nbsp;blazer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1598242 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 15:04:02 +0000 Anonymous 1598242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also curious of the custom blazer. These businesses do hit up major Canadian cities, I know they hit Toronto twice in their bi-annual trip.</p> <p>I worked with a man that used to do this, interesting, I would love to give it a whirl. On my cleaning closet post, someone suggested having button downs made for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1598216 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 10:47:35 +0000 Summer 1598216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your Christmas sounds wonderful - a perfect mix of relaxation, fun, good food and sporty activities. &nbsp;Glad you enjoyed the break.<br />Your wardrobe sounds equally perfect, working hard for you and keeping you stylish. &nbsp;That's a great place to be.<br />If I knew what an R2D2 bag looked like, I'd congratulate you on that, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1598200 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 08:00:41 +0000 Bijou 1598200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you are enjoying your R2D2 bag. &nbsp;I know if I had one, my husband and son would never allow me to use another! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1598042 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:19:22 +0000 Alassë 1598042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad your break was so relaxing, and happy to hear about the blazer result! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1598020 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 19:58:45 +0000 kkards 1598020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad to hear that the bespoke blazer worked out!<br /> And how prefect that you could relax during the holidays and visit with family. And yes, the weather is wierd, I was in Boston visiting my mom on Christimas, and Christmas eve was only 2 degrees cooler than July 4th had been! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597988 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 19:08:22 +0000 shedev 1597988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you got to spend time with family at Christmas. I can't wait to see the blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597979 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:55:11 +0000 Anonymous 1597979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your Christmas sounds very much like ours...a chance to chill. I'm glad you had a relaxing time. It's great that you feel like you're in a comfortable place, style-wise and long may that continue! Also...cant wait to see the new blazer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597972 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:40:08 +0000 Anonymous 1597972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. I've heard of these off-shore tailors coming into big legal and accounting firms to do suits for employees - men, usually. 8 weeks isn't bad - considering the distance it had to travel. &nbsp;Can't wait to see it !</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597943 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 17:21:50 +0000 Suz 1597943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year, Una, and thanks for the update! Sounds like your holidays were terrific and you are in wardrobe heaven. Can't wait to see the new blazer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597942 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 17:21:29 +0000 catgirl 1597942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, it's a little weird - there's a traveling tailor from Thailand who comes to certain cities (I believe including Canadian!) and makes bespoke men's shirts and suits.&nbsp; My DH found out through another lawyer and decided to give him a try.&nbsp; I went along and begged the tailor to try making me a blazer.&nbsp; I brought my Lanai blazer for fit, plus he measured me and I gave him about a bazillion details and pictures of what I wanted (sort of a long, semi-tailored cutaway blazer with a low stance and two buttons, like if Theory or Smythe&nbsp;actually made clothing for me and my giant shoulders).&nbsp; I got it in a dark charcoal grey with a silk paisley lining.&nbsp; It took almost 8 weeks but it is pretty close to perfect - if he were here I would tweak a couple of things some more, but the price was far&nbsp;less than&nbsp;an actual Theory jacket.</p> <p>DH's suits and shirts turned out really well also!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597933 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 16:43:49 +0000 Anonymous 1597933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your holiday sounds absolutely perfect. &nbsp;And realizing how few dressed-up or formal clothes one needs seems to be a common thought these days. &nbsp;I'm there too. &nbsp;But can I rush to the end of the conversation and ask about this custom blazer?? &nbsp;What? Where? How? &nbsp;I have always wanted to do this - always. &nbsp;Since I ruined my very favourite blazer and pants (yes both) EVER with Fantastic Spray Cleaner one day playing supermom trying to clean up and run out the door to work at the same time. Anyways - I want to hear more about this!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597911 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 16:08:00 +0000 Tanya 1597911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you are in wardrobe heaven, Una! Love those new Bogs, the colors are delicious.&nbsp; I cant wait to see the pics of the new bespoke blazer, it sounds amazing.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597907 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 16:02:44 +0000 catgirl 1597907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie - and glad you had some time to relax as well!&nbsp; I meant to add that my bespoke blazer arrived and I love it. It's sort of a boyfriend version of a Theory blazer, with an 80s feel.&nbsp; Will post pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597906 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 15:53:41 +0000 Angie 1597906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you had time to catch up with friends and family. We did too. Good for the soul. </p> <p>Your wardrobe is in great shape and you deserve the credit, Una. You honed your needs and listened to your feelings. Now you can reap the reward. Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-holiday-and-looking-ahead-to-2016-style#post-1597903 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 15:43:09 +0000 catgirl 1597903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greetings and Happy New Year to all!&nbsp; I had the fortuitous joy of having my regular week off during Christmas - I had from 12/24 through today (when I'm back at work) to stay home, relax, and spend time with my brother who came up for a visit.&nbsp; We went to our cabin for a couple of days after Christmas and spent the rest of the time eating, hiking, playing games, watching movies and laughing up a storm.&nbsp; Sadly, the skiing was ruined by record-breaking warm weather.&nbsp; :(&nbsp; </p> <p>Since we did not do our annual cocktail party this year and stayed in for New Year, I didn't have a single opportunity to dress up!&nbsp; While this was disappointing, it made me realize that my real life just isn't that formal anymore.&nbsp; With this reality in mind, I am really planning to cut back on purchasing more in the coming year.&nbsp; I have what I need to get me through work, and I'm finding that a new pair of earrings or socks gives me the same "lift" as more expensive items.&nbsp; There just isn't much I need.</p> <p>My husband got me these Bogs for Christmas and they have proved incredibly warm and useful.&nbsp; I can pull them on and the soles are grippier than regular Bogs, although I still needed crampons to hike with the icy conditions here right now.&nbsp; Highly recommended!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>Favorite purchase of last year is a toss-up between the R2-D2 purse (which gets a compliment a day across all ages and genders) and the suede OTK boots, which opened up a whole new way to wear my shorter dresses in winter.</p> <p>I'm planning to be around the forum but expect to post less WIWs as I focus more on other aspects of my life.&nbsp; My closet, while still not as organized or optimal as it could be, serves its purpose well, all thanks to Angie and all of you.&nbsp; Look forward to some catching up on posts here after a bit of a break.&nbsp; Lots of love to everyone!</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bogs-sidney-lace-wp-boot/4161425?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=Dark+Grey+Multi&amp;resultback=1949" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bogs-sidney-lace-wp-boot/4161425?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;a" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bo.....ort&#038;a</a>...</a></p>