https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:26:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1556873 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:29:51 +0000 rachylou 1556873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a cutie! I'm down with the combat boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555659 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 04:23:51 +0000 gradfashionista 1555659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing. The style of the first outfit appeals to me more than the second in terms of simplicity with surprise. I'm somewhat siding with Maneera about not really identifying when the model's body type is so different from your own; that, and the external factor of being constrained by footwear, has kept me out of the blog world for the most part. That said, this photo reignited my longstanding slight obsession for casually worn leather pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555474 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 19:05:47 +0000 Aida 1555474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah couldn't we all? Keep it up top and you can probably go for impromptu hikes in it, too ^^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555466 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:50:07 +0000 Jenn 1555466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good observation, <b>Aida</b>. I could definitely use some more lace in my life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555462 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:44:46 +0000 Aida 1555462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn I also see how this blogger would be inspirational to you! I also think that, as far as something to work towards, she has a stronger feminine element than what I see in many of your outfits (which veer a little more tomboy, probably due to lifestyle needs). So that could be something to focus bringing in a little more of for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555391 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:59:44 +0000 Jenn 1555391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Cheryle -&nbsp;</b>Too funny! I'm glad you're photographing your sleep-deprived inspirations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555390 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:58:44 +0000 Jenn 1555390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that's really interesting, <b>Maneera</b>. I suspect (and <b>Angie</b> mentioned as much in her blog the other day) that, for most of us, color is the first thing that draws us to an item, so if a blogger wears colors I don't enjoy, I really have to work to see past it for inspiration. I wonder if you think the color blindness leads you to appreciate high-contrast combinations more when choosing outfits for yourself?</p> <p><b>Angie</b>&nbsp;and <b>Firecracker&nbsp;</b>- I'm so chuffed to hear that you both see my style aligning with these looks. When putting together outfits, I often feel like a clumsy, novice potter making her first vase. It's good to hear my first steps aren't too far off-course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555352 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:55:08 +0000 Maneera 1555352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I see what you mean. Sadly, I find it hard to be inspired by colours. I have partial color blindness and it's more exaggerated with things I see on the screen. I also don't notice subtle color tones at all - so hair colour doesn't figure in my world at all. Of course I know if someone has blond hair or black hair or brown hair, but that's as much as I'll see. I can't see burgundy and plum and light red in hair, so I'm never inspired by hair. </p> <p>And since I don't see colours well, I'm often inspired by a silhouette....which is where body type comes in. I might be more inspired by proportions and the overall 'flow' of the outfit than the colours put together. I do however love this blogger's accessorizing style too. </p> <p>And yes, I can see you share the same dressing style as her....so she's a great style icon for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555223 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 07:29:01 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1555223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see you wearing some similar styles, Jenn. I can get into some of her looks, too. I like her RATE style, which I see also as playfully chic. Great inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555084 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:44:29 +0000 Angie 1555084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why these outfits gel with your style persona, Jenn. Take them as inspiration and make the looks your own.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555073 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:34:48 +0000 Anonymous 1555073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing this Jenn! You got me with the comment 'subtle touch of boho' and I agree--she does this really well. I need to do better about inspiration pics as they are a great way to stay current and hone style. Just afraid of getting pulled into the Pinterest time suck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555043 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 23:41:11 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1555043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I took a look and I like her color and neutral choices and the way she layers outfits too. &nbsp;Thanks for sharing . &nbsp;And thank you Jenn for the compliment on using inspiration pics. &nbsp;It only seems to work when I am sleep deprived. &nbsp;:)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555040 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 23:39:04 +0000 Jenn 1555040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>unfrumped&nbsp;</b>- I just happened to notice the same person showing up over and over (and over) again in the outfits I pinned, so I sought her out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555038 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 23:35:23 +0000 unfrumped 1555038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need a style icon! I've just never focused on picking out a single one. <br />Outside of YLF, I should say. I have several on the forum I would emulate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555032 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 23:26:12 +0000 Jenn 1555032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, that's kind of you,&nbsp;<b>WordLily</b>!</p> <p>(By the way, love the new user pic!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1555031 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 23:23:38 +0000 Word Lily 1555031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much fun! I think you've already got her way of wearing jewelry down, Jenn.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554943 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:33:15 +0000 Jenn 1554943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, believe me, I have chunky scarves. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554942 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:30:46 +0000 E 1554942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh her layering is so yummy! And I love her shoes in the first photo. Great style icon; do you have any chunky scarves? If not, that might be something to look for on your next f/w shopping trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554887 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:06:02 +0000 Thistle 1554887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How I adore the French je ne sais quoi. They just seem so effortless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554884 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:02:02 +0000 Suz 1554884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute!&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree that it can be helpful to look at bloggers whose hair colour and/ or hairstyle is similar. I find this more important than body type a lot of the time. As you say, if you can find the right items the flattery issues can be dealt with. But the overall look often depends a lot on the way that outfit cohesion is achieved. Hair colour, especially, plays a big role in that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554876 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:55:44 +0000 Anonymous 1554876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! I'll take a look at her blog. Thanks for showing us Jenn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554871 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:48:43 +0000 Elizabeth P 1554871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful, thanks for bringing her to my attention! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554869 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:45:44 +0000 Jenn 1554869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and&nbsp;<b>Maneera</b>, I'm also really inspired by her use of accessories to bring that subtle touch of boho to more classic pieces. That's another technique that translates across body types. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554860 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:24:02 +0000 Alassë 1554860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is pretty. I like the fall colours/layering in #3 as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554859 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:22:42 +0000 Jenn 1554859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I get that, Maneera. I do think a lot of looks can be translated across body types with the right pieces, though. And, sometimes, you take what works for you from someone and leave what doesn't. Cheryle is really good at this, using looks as inspiration rather than trying to translate literally.</p> <p>One of the things I appreciate about Coline is that she has similar coloring and similar hairstyle to me. I've found that sometimes things that look great on bloggers with long, flowing hair on Pinterest, lose some of their femininity when paired with my wavy bob.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554856 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:15:34 +0000 Maneera 1554856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! I am enthralled by the Parisiene Chic style too. Love this blogger's classic simplicity yet effortless style. A great style icon, indeed! </p> <p>However, I often find it hard to be inspired by bloggers who don't share my body type. Often what looks good on the lean and tall doesn't translate well for my short, curvy body. It may just be in my head, though. Does that ever bother you? The fact that curves can greatly change proportions for any inspiration outfit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-new-fashion-icon#post-1554847 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:58:08 +0000 Jenn 1554847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etpourquoipascoline.fr/looks-2015/">Et Pourquoi Pas Coline? </a>is all over Pinterest and has been blogging for a long time, but I really like her style. Her outfits seem wonderfully wearable.</p> <p>Her blog is in French, but the link above is to her lookbook, which really needs no translation.</p>