https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:37:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2314255 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 19:58:02 +0000 Jonesy 2314255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have had so much fabulous shopping success! I love everything here, with special heart eyes for that beautiful top coat and your lighter wash jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2314149 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 03:07:14 +0000 Jaime 2314149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like that coat on you - it makes everything elegant. And the wider legs on the jeans. Excellent (and non-excessive!) choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2314031 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 16:34:18 +0000 Helena 2314031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much everyone!! Yeah, I hear you all on the heel ... They are pretty comfortable and the heel is sturdy, but suffice it to say, these boots aren't made for walking ... They are definitely for date night or a party where I just have to look good walking in and out, and then I can sit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2314000 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:55:14 +0000 BlueJay 2314000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great roundup, Helena! I love your wool coat and my faves are #4 and #5. I am trying to be more mindful of my purchases and keep track of what I buy, how much I wear it, and my budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313994 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:31:29 +0000 Janet 2313994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great useful and stylish purchases! </p> <p>I love a good sock bootie but they’ve gotten harder to find, sadly. These are appealing but the heel looks a bit high for my purposes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313986 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:03:26 +0000 Irina 2313986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do have essentials heavy wardrobe myself so I understand the need to keep them updated. Love the sock boots and hope you will post some spring outfits with it when it’s finally spring here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313984 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:58:32 +0000 Dee 2313984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you’ve added some great essentials to your wardrobe. You understand your style really well and are making conscious purchases that should serve you well.<br />Love the idea of a sock bootie myself, but they don’t seem to come in a lower heel. My feet are just so fussy now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313983 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:29:24 +0000 Star (Lise) 2313983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are ideally the types of items I will add to my wardrobe in the future, classic yet interesting.&nbsp; Great choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313958 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 07:31:55 +0000 Bijou 2313958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - you look amazing! I always love how you are practical and dress for your lifestyle whilst still looking fashion forward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313928 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:41:43 +0000 LJP 2313928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with kkards in that basics just work for you . Have you worn your stretch knit boots much ? I really like them but the heel intimidates me . And a plain grey reefer coat is on my wish list for next fall . You wear yours so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313924 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:37:11 +0000 Anonymous 2313924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #3 and #4 especially! Dressy coats make all winter outfits better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313889 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:45:19 +0000 Style Fan 2313889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your wardrobe is so cohesive and well put together.&nbsp; I am a fan of essentials.&nbsp; They make me happy too.&nbsp; High contrast does work well for you—gorgeous blue colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313870 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:48:17 +0000 kkards 2313870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think some of us are just suited for basics. &nbsp;They work for you! And I love that coat! &nbsp;It’s fab and makes you look so put together </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313865 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:38:20 +0000 Helena 2313865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz YES! I learned that from you and Carla and have been using it this year for the first time - it works great and because this coat is a bit straighter/boxier, it's totally comfortable. Thank you so much!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313862 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:30:14 +0000 Suz 2313862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your wool coat is absolutely an essential! And tip from Carla and me. If you get a light or packable puffer you will be able to wear it even in a colder winter by layering. Works a total charm and is fun, too! I love how the wool coat elevates everything. </p> <p>All these new items look very you and very useful. Calm, practical, and also current. Great purchases!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313856 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:20:00 +0000 Helena 2313856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, yes! That coat has been great ... I really like to wear it with my leggings outfits especially as it makes them look a little more polished. Fortunately it's been a mild winter overall so it's gotten lots of wear! You're right - I should add a wool coat as an essential.</p> <p>Looking forward to bringing in more contrast going towards spring. Thank you so much for the kind and helpful feedback!</p> <p>April, thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313855 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:00:50 +0000 Angie 2313855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That coat - another essential I think! - elevates every outfit, <b>Helena</b>!&nbsp;</p> <p>Go Team Happy and Calm :)</p> <p>Rocking your wide legs! #3 and #4 are KILLER. It's that high contrast that you wear so well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Looking great in cobalt blue too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313848 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:59:43 +0000 April 2313848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your cohesive palette!&nbsp; Nice work.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/q1-round-up-and-reflections#post-2313844 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:41:35 +0000 Helena 2313844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all! I've been consciously spending less time online lately to free up some mental capacity for other things going on right now ... but reading the blog daily and keeping up with posts as much as I can!</p> <p>With the end of March starting to come into sight, I thought it was a good time to pop in and reflect on the first quarter of the year and my style and shopping, in preparation for spring (such as it is in Canada *sigh*)</p> <p>So far this year I've staying focused on essentials, and updating a few things to more current-in-my-opinion versions. I try to keep my purchases to about 3 per month on average (I'd like to do less tbh ... but not matter what I do, when I average it out over the year, it always seems to be 3 per month!). This does not include basics but does include everything else (I'm not super-uptight about it though, so I'm sure I miss the odd thing here and there - but this year I've been pretty deliberate).</p> <p>Anyhoo! So far this year I've purchased:</p> <p>- black heeled higher-shaft sock booties (March) - essential<br />- black blouse (March) - completer (for when I need to be a touch dressier)<br />- black belt (March) - essential<br />- charcoal chunky turtleneck (January) - completer (for seasonal weather)<br />- beige cotton crewneck (January) - essential<br />- black and white quarter-zip sweater (February) - essential<br />- lighter-wash wide leg jeans (January) - essential<br />- black lug sole booties (February) - essential<br />- bright blue sweatershirt for lounging (February) - basic</p> <p>Yes, a lot of black. Yes, a lot of basic style. But I'm happy as a clam with all these purchases! They are getting plenty of wear relative to when I purchased them and I suspect all will see the (admittedly arbitrary but may as well have a benchmark) 30 wears mark (the turtleneck and lug soles probably already have!)</p> <p>Here are a few WIWs from the last little while that I've felt good in ... terrible quality as they weren't taken to be shared (not that my usual photos are much better haha!). Neutral and essential FTW! Colorwise for spring, I'm feeling all the beautiful blues, and this is a colour I really do get wear out of so that's on my radar for April and May.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for reading! xx</p> <p> </p>