https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:05:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154628 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:18:55 +0000 Inge 2154628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Fashintern - Thanks for this!</div><div>Vildy - That is a good point!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154560 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:08:43 +0000 Vildy 2154560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, I happen to live in an "urban" neighborhood in an "urban" city but I'm guessing that the moneyed elite who are buying this style from the design houses are doing it exactly because of its "negative" connotations.&nbsp; They want to don the garments that they associate with that "negative" that is a positive for them.&nbsp; They want to look tough and street smart.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154559 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:52:56 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2154559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Do we still need to say this? Apparently so. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/trends/a34220034/problematic-use-of-term-urban-in-fashion/">https://www.elle.com/uk/fashio.....n-fashion/</a></div><div>From the article: <br /></div><div><i>...the word 'urban' has now become a lazy (perceptually politically<br /> correct) substitute term for 'Black.' And despite its wide acceptance as<br /> a synonym, it carries with it all the same <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/a34219856/black-fashion-editor-personal-style/">racial stereotypes and negative connotations as often plague definitions of Blackness</a>, in the hands of the wrong people. So when the phrase was adopted in relation to fashion, it was ripe for problematic misuse. <br /></i></div><div><i>...</i></div><div><i>The problem with the term being bandied about in the fashion industry<br /> as, what feels to many, a stand in for ‘Black,’ is that its literal<br /> meaning is lost, and the word quickly becomes derogatory. <br /></i></div><div><i>...</i></div><div><i>If luxury brands aren’t keen on being made available to what they’d dub<br /> an ‘urban’ audience, then one might presume that means its customers<br /> aren’t keen on an ‘urban’ (in its literal sense) aesthetic. Going by<br /> current luxury collections - which often draw heavily from city<br /> lifestyles, streetwear and Black culture - this doesn’t appear to be the<br /> case, which further makes the point that the term 'urban' has been<br /> misappropriated; used to denote something unfavourable. It's the Black<br /> audience that these brands seem to be rejecting, not the design concept.</i><br /></div><div>...</div><div><i>Current offerings from Fendi, Valentino and Gucci feature logo-embossed<br /> track pants, puffer coats, 'It' trainers, and heavy gold jewellery, all<br /> of which are synonymous with typical urban style. But these design<br /> houses aren’t called ‘urban’. The designs flourish in the luxury sector,<br /> appealing to a mass and moneyed market, all without bearing the weight<br /> and negative undertones of that particularly loaded two-syllable word.</i></div><div><i>...</i></div><div><i>It's the right time to readdress the word 'urban.' It's current use is<br /> lazy and out of context in fashion and to brands and designers<br /> designated the 'urban' tag, it constitutes a glass ceiling. </i><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154558 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:44:08 +0000 Inge 2154558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks Jen-Speaking - We try to keep it to fashion-related links only in the Link Love posts but thanks for sharing this Etsy store with us. That mustard colour is divine! I'd be interested to hear what you think of the linen quality.</div><div><br /></div><div>unfrumped - Yes to everything you wrote!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154372 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:51:43 +0000 unfrumped 2154372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>- thanks for capsule blog post link.<br /> I agree, it’s kinda the usual but also kinda re- energizing at the same time. </p> <p>I can start to hyperventilate when I think about how much I do NOT have an “ everything goes with everything “ wardrobe, but I am trying to do more of identifying the most loved and workable “ modules” ( her term for the most elemental capsule unit) and capsules within my wardrobe , and figuring out how to edit , revise, update around those and “what not to buy” also. So that it’s okay and probably more common to have somewhat separate capsules. The key thing is to have things that serve a purpose, and to be more intentional about why items deserve a space, and how they fit in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154359 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:29:15 +0000 Jen_Speaking 2154359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last week I was searching bedding.&nbsp;</p> <p>I could not choose long time&nbsp; between cotton and linen. And finally pick up linen, I think it will be good (not cheap I know) gift for Xmas.</p> <p>Bought here:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/825264594/mustard-linen-bedding-set-boho-bedding?ref=shop_home_feat_3&amp;pro=1&amp;frs=1">https://www.etsy.com/listing/8.....t_3&#038;a</a></p> <p>Amazing color, my fav one - yellow or mastard!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154351 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:51:15 +0000 Inge 2154351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Andrea - It's just so disappointing indeed :-((</div><div>Sharan - That's very uplifting to read (well not the part about it being so expensive of course).</div><div>Carla - Fun! And oh yes, what an amazing suit!-)</div><div>La Belle - I always find these useful too. Even if there's not really something ground-breaking, there's usually something that can spark an idea for our own wardrobes.</div><div>UmmLila - I think I'll skip this trend ;-)</div><div><br /></div><div>These are all excellent, thanks so much everyone!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154343 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:08:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2154343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ummlila, I don’t mind the strappy look in front, but whaletail is something I’d actively avoid, can’t imagine going for it intentionally. </p> <p>Nuancedream, not surprising but disappointing indeed! The software keeping track of models is a great idea. I hope it eventually has influence—but that will take consumers putting pressure on these companies. If we’d all demand more inclusive products, advertising, and management, that’s what the companies would have to do. I hope people see this data and take it into account in their Christmas shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154340 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:01:06 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2154340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A new trend for us all to love :-o&nbsp; &nbsp; <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.whowhatwear.com/g-string-trend">https://www.whowhatwear.com/g-string-trend</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154311 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 04:42:59 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2154311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Canadian blogger/vlogger Christie Ressel recently posted a video about how to build a capsule wardrobe.&nbsp; I don't think it has any new or groundbreaking ideas, but seeing it visually, gives me some ideas on how to create new outfits from what I already have.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxDPsL8ro0&amp;t=19s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?.....#038;t=19s</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154307 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 04:13:39 +0000 Carla 2154307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Talk about an OBG! &nbsp;Prince Charles recycles ‘occaision wear’ from 1984&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a34607260/prince-charles-harry-meghan-markle-royal-wedding-suit/">https://www.harpersbazaar.com/.....e-royal-we</a></p> <p>This was probably a lead up to the ‘Modern Artisan Collection’ collaboration. &nbsp;(I’ll take the Prince of Wales plaid suit, please and thank you!)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a34610125/prince-charles-yoox-net-a-porter-fashion-collection/">https://www.townandcountrymag......rter-fashi</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154295 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:58:27 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2154295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I love that some new US Representatives are shedding light on how expensive it is for women to dress professionally and how they are helping each other find ways to create a professional style on a budget: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thelily.com/cori-bush-said-shopping-for-congress-is-too-expensive-members-of-the-squad-had-tips/">Cori Bush said shopping for Congress is too expensive</a><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thelily.com/cori-bush-said-shopping-for-congress-is-too-expensive-members-of-the-squad-had-tips/"></a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154241 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 20:10:07 +0000 nuancedream 2154241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is disappointing but not surprising to learn that the commitment of some beauty brands to diversity and inclusion was fleeting.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90569465/beauty-brands-were-quick-to-tout-diversity-during-summer-protests-but-the-commitment-was-short-lived">https://www.fastcompany.com/90.....hort-lived</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-post-your-bi-weekly-links-here-101#post-2154236 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:43:53 +0000 Inge 2154236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>What interesting fashion-related link have you come across over the last 2 weeks? Let us know in the comments, and do tell why you would like to share it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you so much!<br /></div> </p>