https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 07:01:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812675 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:54:22 +0000 Bijou 1812675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another Uniqlo lover here too, and I don't have one locally, so whenever I travel I try to stock up. I love your scarves, the perfect souvenir for your holiday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812627 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 02:57:50 +0000 Jaime 1812627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit with the polka dot sweater, and it is only better because you thrifted it 4 years ago rather than bought it today at Zara! Uniqlo is fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812346 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:07:20 +0000 tulle 1812346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice assortment of pretty and practical things,&nbsp; That white skirt looks so cool and floaty . . .&nbsp; hmm--may have to check that one out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812334 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 20:12:12 +0000 Diana 1812334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I want a William Morris scarf! And nice Uniqlo haul!&nbsp; I need to see if I can find that white skirt to try on - mine needs replacing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812332 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 19:54:48 +0000 Style Fan 1812332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love William Morris designs.&nbsp; Uniqlo looks like a great spot.&nbsp; Zara always scares me.&nbsp; So crowded. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812328 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 19:46:09 +0000 cobaltblue 1812328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! And you ended up with a great haul at a manageable pricepoint, too. The pieces you brought away with you look perfect for summer - I must check out Uniqlo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812305 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:43:02 +0000 Aquamarine 1812305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was in Quebec City last year and could swear I saw St. John Breton tops in a boutique. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812302 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:20:27 +0000 Greyscale 1812302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What lovely scarves! I've always liked William Morris designs. There was a good exhibition in SF years ago when I was a student - I got some souvenir postcards, being too broke for anything else! </p> <p>Isn't Uniqlo great? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812292 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:22:09 +0000 JuniperGreen 1812292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds at Uniqlo!!</p> <p>And isn't it fun to window shop?? &nbsp;Great style report on Zara - I often struggle to find wearable pieces there too and the hectic fitting room lines deter me from experimenting. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812291 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:06:10 +0000 Chris987 1812291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>William Morris designs are always so lovely! Good for you enjoying the day and only buying what made sense for your real life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812270 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:24:41 +0000 Angie 1812270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you had fun at Uniqlo. Fab loot for a hot Summer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nyc-trip-what-i-bought#post-1812234 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:23:32 +0000 L'Abeille 1812234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, I was reminded by recent posts about scarves to visit the gift shop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. So many choices! I ended up with 2 scarves, both of them based on William Morris wallpaper designs. One is a small silk square, the other a very large wool challis square (almost a shawl) that is not particularly current, but I always like to have one of those on hand, and haven't for quite a while. I have worn both of them already.</p> <p> We stopped in at Saks Fifth Avenue mostly for entertainment, and split up so I had to choose between 3 floors. I should have picked one of the designer floors just for sightseeing, because what I saw reminded me of Lisap's thread about sitting this season out. Lots of ripped skinny jeans and over-the-top weird-sleeved shirts, most in tiny sizes, at prices that made me sweat.</p> <p> Photo is of the one eye-catching dress, a white eyelet with embroidery. I love the length! DD was hunting for a dress like this for years but finally settled on a short one, and I know she doesn't want a second because we've already discussed it...</p> <p> On our final morning we had time for another 5th Avenue stop. From the bus I had noticed Topshop, Zara, Uniqlo, Gap (ours closed) so I wanted to hit 2 of those.</p> <p>We hit Zara first. The main floor was all florals and architectural sleeves, lovely to look at but so not me. But the lower level, easily visible from the main floor, called to me with a sea of stripes. Ultimately the same impractical silhouettes. The only item I wanted was this striped shirtdress. Which I couldn't justify buying, because I own a similar one, thrifted 2 years ago. (Worn in pic 4, on my return, with a sweater overtop because it was still chilly.) </p> <p> Next shop: I spotted St. John, next to the Microsoft store where DH wanted to browse, so I was on my own. I knew I was in trouble when the doorman was taking umrellas and the SA took my carry-on and offered Perrier. Day dresses for $2000, absolutely gorgeous but no need for them in my life! What I was really looking for was their iconic Breton striped top, but apparently they have stopped making them because everyone who matters already has one and they last forever. Also it seems there is a department store but this was the boutique. So I beat a hasty retreat.</p> <p> Fortuitously... across the street was Uniqlo. And there I hit the jackpot. I bought several classic Ts (2 navy, 1 white, 1 striped), a sleeveless navy linen blouse, a white lawn skirt, navy culottes, and navy shorts. Prices were incredibly low even after converting to Canadian $, and even lower because on sale. DH bought a shirt and casual pants (as well as a shirt at Saks).</p> <p>All in all, very pleased with my haul! Nothing "needed" (apart from always "needing" more scarves) but essentials replenished in better quality. </p>