https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 18:50:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753307 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:08:15 +0000 Sveta 753307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, all orders are in! Fingers crossed something works...<br /> Hotel stuff better be ready for my power shopping! :-)<br /> I will be very sporadic here over the next 2 weeks - see you when i am back in November!<br /> As for the coat: I did some browsing in the stores here and realized that $300 for a wool/cashmere blend coat is a very good price...so I pounced! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753266 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:17:24 +0000 marianna 753266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love the slipper flats Angie suggested... let me know how they work!</p> <p>That coat is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753264 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:14:28 +0000 Ingunn 753264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any advice for you, but shopping in the US is fun! I brought back a complete wardrobe when I was over there this Summer. I hope you will be just as pleased as I was. Have fun and good luck with your shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753185 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:44:35 +0000 Kim 753185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you got the coat!! I hope it fits you like you want, it would look stunning on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753159 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:59:29 +0000 Sveta 753159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aye-aye, captain Angie!<br /> Just placed orders with Nordstrom - now off to order from Zappos...<br /> I also ordered this coat in Large - maybe a big mistake...but a girl can dream...<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/helene-berman-single-breasted-reefer-coat/3330391?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/he.....sultback=0</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753153 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:40:29 +0000 Angie 753153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the red loafers! I also like the Gordis! They look a bit like a Kate Spade shoe. I vote taupe. </p> <p>Try ALL the styles, Sveta. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753147 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:23:18 +0000 Sveta 753147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie, they are in my cart now. I am also risking these Renees in size up - I like the black and white version too much!<br /> Thanks for endorsing the loafers - for some reason they attracted me but then I began to have doubts. Which color you would see for me in them - red or navy?<br /> Also what do you think about Renee Gordi pumps I posted - worth a try? Navy or taupe?<br /> Sorry, I am swamping you with questions today...want to order them before I leave tomorrow early morning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753140 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:15:11 +0000 Angie 753140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My pleasure, Sveta :). Always try the shoes. You never know, and it's just one review sayng that the toe box was narrow. </p> <p>I don't think the Trotter loafers are frumpy at all. Vicki wears those and she rocks the look - just like you will. </p> <p>The naturalizers are great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753138 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:10:01 +0000 Sveta 753138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vildy, this is an interesting point to ponder...<br /> Angie, thanks for taking your time and searching for shoes for me - you are a treasure!<br /> I will try the slipper flats - I wanted SE from your store but they are too narrow in the toe box :-(<br /> I was drooling over those Renee pumps you selected - in the same colors - but review says it is too low in the toe and not comfortable...maybe I should try them anyway?<br /> So you also think that those Trotters heeled loafers are no -no?<br /> I also found these ones:<br /> What do you think?<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/naturalizer-naja-black-suede" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/naturalizer-naja-black-suede</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753129 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:47:55 +0000 Angie 753129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about these in the animal prints: </p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/nine-west-panto-natural-multi-black-pony" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/nine-wes.....black-pony</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/trotters-tosha-taupe-snake-embossed" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/trotters.....e-embossed</a></p> <p>And more low heeled pumps: </p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/munro-american-garbo-black-satin-fabric" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/munro-am.....tin-fabric</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-moxy-black" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-moxy-black</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753102 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 15:33:37 +0000 Vildy 753102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Zapotee on the loafer pumps. Trotters always used to be a "fun" shoe for wholesome matrons. I suppose if anyone could take the curse off them it would be you and your cosmopolitan look. I just see a young married going to the Junior League in clothes that are much too mature for her but just like her mother's and grandmother's. I guess I think they'd be okay under pants but would hate to see them with a skirt. (get out your string of pearls) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753049 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:12:33 +0000 Sveta 753049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bj1111, I am going to Charlotte, NC.<br /> Kim, sure, I will let you know how it goes. I hope $800 is enough...:-)<br /> Thanks for the feedback, ladies! Please keep it coming as I have a last minute panic...<br /> I wish for a better selection of stylish low heel footwear in my size. It is really very limiting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753010 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:59:45 +0000 Anonymous 753010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not loving any of the loafer/pumps, they are a bit frumpy to my eye, but the red croc seem the most interesting.</p> <p>Out of the booties, I am loving the Sam Edelman or the Nine west Sosie, those look really well finished and streamlined. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-753007 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:40:03 +0000 Kim 753007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let me know how this works (ordering to the hotel) as I'm going in April for 10 days or so and would love to do this! And we have an $800.00 duty and tax free deduction (each) that I can use up! LOL Would $1600.00 be too much for a bunch of shoes?? (She said innocently...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752999 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:10:32 +0000 Jjsloane 752999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the navy trotters and the cognac walking cradles. The red loafers are nice, but if you have red already it could be overkill although I don't necessarily think they are duplicative. It depends on how minimal you want to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752973 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:39:01 +0000 Deborah 752973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta I think it depends on if red is a big player in your wardrobe. For example I have 3 pairs of red shoes and two 1 pair of red Sandals and 1 pair of red booties. I think the loafer is a very different vibe to the your pumps. I also see the loafers more as a trouser shoe whereas pimps work with dresses and pants. It also depends on if you are specifically looking for something completely different to what you have already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752963 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:17:59 +0000 Ornella 752963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say I look forward to this installment of Sveta's Strategic Shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752934 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:48:23 +0000 bj1111 752934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>where are you going, sveta? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752909 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 05:12:15 +0000 Beth Ann 752909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta --- I love the Aravon pumps, and the ladylike quality of the Navypumps. Of the boots, the "Walking Cradles" strike my fancy.</p> <p>Hope you have a great trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752893 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 04:03:53 +0000 rae 752893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm... only the cognac ones jump out at me as being significantly different from your current styles. I sort of build my outfits based on color, though, so you might have a different view of things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752882 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:43:52 +0000 Transcona Shannon 752882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the red loafers and the Nine West Fletch booties. You don't have any footwear that rich cognac colour and the red loafers are such a beautiful shape. Yes, you already have red pumps, but I think they are different enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752880 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:40:30 +0000 Sveta 752880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Deb. Do you think red loafers will be different enough from my red pumps to justify another pair of red shoes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752868 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:28:31 +0000 Deborah 752868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, for you I like the red loafers. I wear my yellow loafers (very similar) with boot it and wide leg trousers and jeans. They look great. Then I like the Renee Gordi in taupe. Gorgeous shoe and it looks like something you would wear.</p> <p>Love the D V Jackal in taupe. And the Sosie in brown. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752867 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:25:35 +0000 Sveta 752867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianna, thanks - they would definitely be to narrow for me. Off the list they go!<br /> Mann, thanks! Originally I supposed to go for 5 days and that would be pretty hard but now I am going for 12 days which gives me time. I am going to order from Nordstrom tomorrow as it can take them us to 8 days for delivery. Zappos is pretty good though, usually they deliver in a couple of days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752855 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:03:01 +0000 Mann 752855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I just have a comment about shipping to a hotel: a friend of mine was visiting the US from overseas, stayed for over a week for business, and had his online shopping (he shopped for electronics and climbing gear) delivered to the hotel with no problem. It probably would make sense to do it pretty early in the trip though to allow time for mailing potential returns from within the US. Good luck!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752849 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:54:50 +0000 marianna 752849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I ordered the DV Jackal and it was too narrow for me -- which could be telling for you. They were really attractive on, though.</p> <p>Never know until you try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-ylf-wisdom-for-my-upcoming-us-trip#post-752845 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:46:46 +0000 Sveta 752845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to US on a business trip on Sunday for 2 weeks. I did not have time for shopping last time but now I am going for 2 weeks and hope to get at least 1 day off over the next weekend.<br /> However in case it will not happen I have a backup plan and want to try to ship some stuff to the hotel. I have never done it and hope it is possible.</p> <p>Anyway I am trying to vet the footwear and would like your opinion. Right now I have:<br /> 1. Tall boots - tan, grey, cognac<br /> 2. Booties - black, burgundy, leopard and python (pic 1)<br /> 3. Shoes - grey flat oxfords, red pumps and grey low wedge pumps (pic 2)</p> <p>As my size is so hard to shop for I use every opportunity to expand my collection with comfortable and stylish footwear. Lately I am on bootie kick but \i also realize that my shoe collection is very small and canuse some expansion.<br /> I am eying these:<br /> Shoes:<br /> 1. Trotters red heeled loafers<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/trotters-gloria-croco-dark-red-croco-patent" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/trotters.....oco-patent</a><br /> or<br /> Trotters navy heeled loafers<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/trotters-gloria-croco-navy-croco-patent" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/trotters.....oco-patent</a><br /> 2. Aravon pumps<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/aravon-estelle-pump/3306009?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ar.....hoppingbag</a><br /> 3. Renee Gordi taupe pumps<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-gordi-taupe" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-gordi-taupe</a><br /> or<br /> Renee Gordi navy pumps<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-gordi-navy" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-gordi-navy</a></p> <p>Booties:<br /> 1. DV Jackal in taupe<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dv-by-dolce-vita-jackal-boot/3289886?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dv.....hoppingbag</a><br /> ETA: going off my list - too narrow<br /> 2. Sam Eldeman Petty in taupe<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-petty-bootie/3239935?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sa.....hoppingbag</a><br /> 3. Nine West Sosie in brown<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nine-west-sosie-bootie/3403004?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ni.....hoppingbag</a><br /> 4. Nine West Fetch in brown<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/nine-west-fletch-brown-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/nine-wes.....wn-leather</a><br /> 5. Walking Cradles Circles in cognac<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/walking-cradles-circle-cognac-roughout-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/walking-.....ut-leather</a></p> <p>What do you think? Seeing what I own now - which of them you think I should go for and in which color?</p> <p>Thanks a lot - I really appreciate your help! </p>