https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 17:18:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing/page/2#post-917250 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:38:41 +0000 Marley 917250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been pulling out a white blazer that I bought several years ago and then never wore, but now am finding it to be a FFB topper for me.&nbsp; <br />Also, want to get something in the metallic mirrored finish - shoes maybe?&nbsp; Pastel blue and pink (I realize the colors may be too "young" for me, but I am drawn to them and they look really good with my skin, hair and eye color - so, I'm going for it!) &nbsp;<br />Playing around with white - I've always avoided it in the past - but have picked up a white belt and a white handbag and dusted off my pair of white flat oxfords that I haven't worn in years - and have now started wearing them again.<br />Ankle straps on shoes - got a pair of black wedges with an ankle strap and a pair of nude flats with a silver/gold ankle strap and heel.&nbsp; LOVE!<br />I really dig the trends this spring and wish that I had the resources to invest in more of them!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing/page/2#post-917243 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:10:40 +0000 Wendi1984 917243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your clothes look cute! I'm enjoying the shorter jeans and pants. I have a pair of boyfriend jeans and skinny boyfriend khakis (both from Old Navy), and a pair of hot pink skinny ankle length jeans (NYDJ - a great deal at Nordstrom Rack).<br />I love the maxi dresses and skirts! I have a great paisley maxi dress (from Kohls) and an asymmetrical striped maxi skirt (from Nordstrom Rack).<br /><br />I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate eyelet into my wardrobe. The eyelet dresses I've seen look inappropriately youthful (I'm 46). And the eyelet tees all seem boxy, which is no good on my hourglass shape.<br /><br />I think a statement necklace would be great to make my simple tees and jeans look more like an outfit, but I haven't found the right one yet. Not too dressy, or too low. I'll keep looking.<br /><br />The other look I'd like to try is espadrille wedge sandals. Still looking for a great deal.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing/page/2#post-917105 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:54:40 +0000 nancylee 917105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Me, too, Diane. &nbsp;Everyone has a slightly different preference...but slouchy pants are getting a lot of love. &nbsp;<br /><br />How fast our eye can change! &nbsp;Only a few months ago I was casting a skeptical eye on slouchy/baggy. &nbsp;:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing/page/2#post-915108 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:08:54 +0000 Anonymous 915108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ High five JulieJohn! Yes it's nice to feel part of the world at large I'm enjoying reaing eveyone's replies Nancylee. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914958 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:18:07 +0000 MsMary 914958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am trying to really rein in the shopping, so I am mostly shopping my closet.&nbsp; BUT... I have purchased a few new pieces to liven up my spring wardrobe:<br /><br />1.&nbsp; White bag -- I bought Angie's recommended BR white satchel and I want to carry it every day!<br />2.&nbsp; Mint!&nbsp; I got a mint button-front shirt at Marshall's for a song and just love it.<br />3.&nbsp; Gray jeans -- from Target.<br />4.&nbsp; Prabal Gurung for Target rainbow colored pointy-toe pumps<br /><br />Older pieces I am still enjoying and which I think are still fairly on trend:<br /><br />1.&nbsp; BF jeans<br />2.&nbsp; White jeans<br />3.&nbsp; White tuxedo jacket<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914953 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:14:04 +0000 sarah 914953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, Nancy - you look GREAT! I'm not sure about myself yet, as spring has yet to arrive in Minnesota. I'm dreaming of white, white, white, my new sassy sneakers, and I just bought some pastel pants... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914928 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:59:02 +0000 nancylee 914928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Easy luxe sounds good to me, RandJ. &nbsp;:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914778 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:28:04 +0000 Carla 914778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Still dealing with snow and dirty weather, but I'm on the hunt for white bottoms, and want to try the white on white/ cream look. Interested in the high/ low hemline ( love your dress, so much!) and a sleeveless peplum top. </p> <p>Haven't had luck at the local bricks and mortar stores, but I've got some travel in May and may be able to do some shopping in a bigger community. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914760 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:16:26 +0000 JulieJohn 914760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha Diane G, you echoed my own thoughts. This is the first time I have even been aware of trends at the beginning of a season since maybe high school. Or maybe never! It's fun, isn't it!?! It makes me feel so young, and part of the world at large.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914687 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:33:47 +0000 unfrumped 914687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Track pants and tapered/pleat slouchy; daytime sparkle but not at work;<br />more refined footwear, for me. Not doing much true white&nbsp;or buying more white, &nbsp;&nbsp;as it isn't a great color on me, but have cream and linen colored jackets&nbsp;that&nbsp; hope will still look fresh and am up for&nbsp; accessories in whites/creams. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914674 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:24:12 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 914674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not sure if these are all&nbsp;current trends, but this is what I'm into lately:<br />printed pants<br />statement necklaces<br />oxfords<br />half and semi&nbsp;tuck (why was I so late to this party?)<br />white and almost white<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914504 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:23:43 +0000 Anonymous 914504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For me it's the first time that I've ever been more clued up on current trends and that's down to YLF. Consequently I'm a bit slow on the uptake, but so far it's :<br />Oxfords<br />White<br />High low hems (just made a top with one)<br />Semi tuck, I tried for the first time last week.<br />Booties.<br />I'm not over keen on slouch and I haven't tried daytime sparkle.<br />I have just bought a cuff bracelet, is that a trend?<br />Time will tell if I try anything else. In the mean time I will continue to get inspiration from all you lovely Fabbers. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914497 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:14:57 +0000 Mona 914497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ #1 and 7 are great outfits. I was really excited to see all the spring trends a couple of months ago but haven't been able to embrace a lot of them. Life has been very hectic past few weeks and I am doing a lot of FFBO's. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914487 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:58:16 +0000 RoseandJoan 914487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also wanted to add that easy luxe desribes all of the fab outfits you have posted, wow. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914478 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:47:07 +0000 JulieJohn 914478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are great looks on you, Nancylee. I really like the white ensemble especially, as well as the BFs which look like they were made for you. Great momentum for the warm weather.<br /><br />Trends I am interested in include:<br />* drapey pants - not slouchy in the crotch but tapered so they drape at the hems<br />* white - so fresh<br />* shooties or cutout booties, cutout oxfords<br />* looser fitting pants - ah, the comfort<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914462 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:28:04 +0000 RoseandJoan 914462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The clothing which appeals right now has an easy luxe feel, a touch sporty and a touch minimal, it is more graphic than my style in past seasons but is the right fit for me here and now. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-914457 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:24:47 +0000 nancylee 914457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beth Ann, good suggestion. &nbsp;I did try that but it read a little too baggy overall to my eye.<br /><br />Nicole, glad to know others are enjoying the peplum and lace.<br /><br />Claire, our eyes must be adjusting to the new shape of trousers indeed. &nbsp;I feel the same way....and I'm surprised how quickly I'm adjusting! &nbsp;Good luck with the linen trousers. &nbsp;They sound like a good addition to your wardrobe.<br /><br />Kristen and Shevia, thanks for weighing in. &nbsp;:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913946 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:11:57 +0000 Jaime 913946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love #1,6 and 7, but you look great in everything here. Slouchy trousers, refined footwear and white and black are my favorite trends right now.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913842 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:43:11 +0000 Kristin L 913842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look great! And you've got a great spring wardrobe to boot.&nbsp;<br /><br />The only trend that's really speaking to me is the daytime clutch. Of course, I probably should find the right one first. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913829 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:35:50 +0000 Anonymous 913829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nancylee, maybe you just needed some time to get your eye adjusted to the new trends. BTW I love your interpretation of them. The white, the high-low, the refined footwear (and those awesome sandals from last year), are all "wow" on you. And those silky black pants look so, IDK, normal? Respectable? ...on you &nbsp;that I didn't even bat an eye when I saw the picture. But IKWYM, I would feel scared to wear them too. I guess I have a lot more tolerance for trends on others than I do on myself.<br /><br />I haven't tried anything too fashion-forward this year, but I do have the LOFT Marissa linen crops on order, and they are kinda slouchy. We will see!<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913824 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:31:10 +0000 Nicole D 913824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All are great looks! &nbsp;I love 1, 4 and 6 the most. &nbsp;For spring I would like to continue my floral and pastel kick and try to get into:<br />1. White<br />2. Lace<br />3. Peplum.<br />So when SYC over, will try to snag a white lace peplum top! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913812 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:24:02 +0000 Beth Ann 913812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All of these are terrific, Nancy.&nbsp; What about the top in two with the track pants?<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913775 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:29:20 +0000 nancylee 913775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for sharing your favorite trends (and for egging me on with the silky track pants...sigh...I'm afraid!)&nbsp; It's fun to see what everyone else is embracing.<br /><br />Joy, I forgot about bracelets. &nbsp;Thanks for reminding me! &nbsp;I don't wear bracelets while I'm working (as a teacher and writer they really get in the way!), but I'm definitely going to wear them for nights out, casual days as the weather warms up.<br /><br />Suz, mid-tones! &nbsp;Yep, I'm embracing those, too.<br /><br />I'm seeing lots of love for the daytime clutch here... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913756 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:00:35 +0000 Karie 913756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love those silky track pants on you! The trends I'm having fun with currently include:<br /><br />1. Slouchy trousers<br />2. BF's<br />3. Booties in Spring<br />4. Refined footwear<br />5. Clutch bags - daytime and evening<br />6. Wearing something other than my&nbsp;former favorites, big hoop earrings https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913734 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:37:26 +0000 Jyoti 913734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love #6! &nbsp;Looks so awesome and spring-like!<br /><br />I haven't been too excited about spring dressing. &nbsp;It could be that its still way too cold here to even think about it. xD &nbsp;The only spring trends I've been really incorporating are pastels and maxi things-- I don't have very many pastels in my closet, so I added a few in the past months. &nbsp;On the other hand, I have a ton of maxi dresses and skirts and managed to only buy a few new ones lately. xD https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913721 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:20:15 +0000 Anonymous 913721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really need to do what you are doing and try everything on. I'm embracing<br /> 1. White<br /> 2. Mid-tones<br /> 3. Fewer sandals, more closed toe or peep toe summer shoes<br /> 4. Daytime clutch<br /> 5. Silky tees<br /> 6. High-low hems on tops<br /> 7. Bracelets </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913709 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:57:16 +0000 Suz 913709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love all of these! You are doing well with these trends. Special faves are #1, # 6 and&nbsp;#7 .&nbsp;<br /><br />Trends I am embracing so far (or trying to...)<br /><br />1. White white white!&nbsp;<br />2. Slouchy trousers<br />3. BF jeans<br />4. Unstructured structure in general<br />5. Jazzy sneakers<br />6. Mid-tones (but that's a no-brainer for me)<br />7. Daytime clutch&nbsp;(or other bag used as a clutch)<br />8. More refined footwear https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913688 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:32:49 +0000 Thistle 913688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all, but I really like 1 and 7! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913684 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:26:13 +0000 lyn* 913684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Look #5 is my favorite - the high-low looks really good on you! :)<br /><br />I have been embracing the day-clutch trend, but that's about it! LOL. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/playing-with-spring-2013-trends-which-ones-are-you-embracing#post-913675 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:09:08 +0000 CocoLion 913675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love it all on you, you look fantastic. &nbsp;Especially the looks in #1 and #7.