https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:15:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655867 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:12:29 +0000 morethanbeige 655867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad to see you post! We've missed your articulate, kind, thoughtful posts and that fabulous Ornella style. #1 had me hyperventilating (Angie's version of being launched into orbit.) It looks like you just stepped out of Vogue... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655855 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:05:24 +0000 Ornella 655855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong>Angie</strong>, me too ;-)... I'm not sure another YLF-withdrawal would do me much good.</p> <p><strong>Heather</strong> is that really you??? Sending as many hugs back, it so great to 'see' you here again (I think you've been away for quite a while even before my absence.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655560 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:08:07 +0000 Heather 655560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending you as many hugs as you can possibly stand!!!!!!</p> <p>Your hair, your Majesty! You look amazing. &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655555 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:05:01 +0000 Angie 655555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you're not that much of a stranger because you really enrich YLF. I can't go through Ornella-withdrawal again </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655461 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:34:31 +0000 Ornella 655461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <strong>Una</strong>. I love that you love the skirt :-)</p> <p><strong>Aida</strong> how well observed about the elements from my wardrobe and you are right, I chose my transitional capsule being guided by them. Thanks for all the usual detailed observations and suggestions which I'll happily put in practice. I'll stalk Astrid for oxfords inspiration.</p> <p><strong>Jeanne, Deborah</strong> thank you both for your kind words.</p> <p><strong>Claire</strong> your comment made me smile. 'Ballerina' and I don't usually get mentioned in the same sentence, with me being so tall, and I'll surely remember your compliment with a smile every time I wear these sandals and the skirt.</p> <p><strong>bionda</strong> it's nice that you've been inspired to reach out for your skirt. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine.</p> <p><strong>Katie</strong> thank you. Time flies indeed and we leave probably the most hectic month of my life is behind us, but it feels more like 6 months.</p> <p><strong>shevia</strong> thank you and I also hope to post some outfits with the new shoes too.</p> <p><strong>Mandipa</strong> wow, your way with words is out of this world, you certainly know how to make someone feel like floating above the ground. Thank you. I'm happy you've noticed all the little details I was going for as well, in the changed circumstances they are my little creative outlet and that little bit of 'extra' that makes me feel my outfits are complete. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655432 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:09:39 +0000 ManidipaM 655432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, so very lovely to see you and hear from you again! </p> <p>Where I come from, they call an especially beautiful and poised woman a 'fairy who's lost her wings' --- this is exactly what I thought of when I saw those thumbs! You do those floaty, draped silhouettes so wonderfully, even when on-the-go and wardrobe-restricted. Hats off to you! And I delight in the sense of detail you lavish on each outfit --- the polka dots to match the perforations, the black lace on a top with laced black shoes, the flower pin on your jacket to pick up the floral pattern in the dress!</p> <p>I think both white and black leggings should work just fine with that dress --- the 50/50 proportion in the print makes sure of that. I like Aida's suggestion to go lighter for summer and darker for winter.</p> <p>Oh, and adore the oxfords! They even look buttery. Lovely, lovely colour. Can't wait to see you style them...</p> <p>Speaking of styling, I for one would love to see your inimitable 'repetitions' if you find the time to photograph and post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655305 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:06:09 +0000 Jaime 655305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Settling into a new home and new country is no small feat but you have come out looking like roses! I love the white skirt and all of your outfits are models for stylish MOTG. And I love your new shoes - hope to see them on your feet soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655280 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:34:37 +0000 Katiepea 655280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, I've been away for such a long time that when I last was here, you were only at the stage of contemplating the move to Germany. My how time flies! I'm glad that you are all starting to settle in.</p> <p>I love all your outfits. #1 and #3 make me swoon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655240 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:54:59 +0000 D'Ellen 655240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely you! I have a similar white linen skirt that I haven't yet worn this summer. You've inspired me...it's coming out of the closet ASAP! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655225 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:41:56 +0000 Anonymous 655225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, your MOTG are gorgeous and an inspiration. Lots of us on the forum would love to see your variations; that's not boring at all! Your white linen skirt is amazing, you look positively like a ballerina with your ankle ribbons! The skinnies outfit is amazing as well with the long cardi! It's so good to hear that you are settling into Germany nicely. We've missed you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655209 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:29:01 +0000 Deborah 655209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is so lovely to see you looking so happy in your new home </p> <p>Ornella I have missed your posts. Gorgeous set of outfits. You wear skirts beautifully. I love #2, its such an easy, casual but still elegant look and I adore the red with yellow.</p> <p>New oxfords are gorgeous. Cannot wait to see them styled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655140 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:22:15 +0000 Jjsloane 655140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOU could never be boring! So nice to have you back. We've missed you and your wonderful outfits and prose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655103 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:38:48 +0000 Aida 655103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella!! So happy to see you again, glad the move went smoothly (enough) You are looking amazingly well put together. Happy to see plenty of signature O: stripes, dots, black, white, and red. That floaty linen skirt in #1 is just beautiful, looks like it has really fab movement and those cute little sandals look perfect with it. You wear those long cascading cardigans in #2 SO WELL, the drama the extra long length provides is fabulous. #3 is my favorite of the lot, and I adore the white leggings here! Black would be great if you wanted to take the dress into fall, or even over skinny jeans. But for summer, these white leggings look perfect. I am also glad the orange skirt in #4 survived several purges and made the move with you; love seeing orange paired with white and faded denim, it's my favorite orange combo (and that little denim jacket is so cheeky!). And congrats on finally getting your oxfords! I must admit I am surprised to see that they are brown, and can't wait to see how you'll style them. Astrid wears her brown oxfords with a lot of black items and it looks super. Yay! Thanks for stopping by and sharing with us </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655045 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:43:03 +0000 catgirl 655045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, you stylish creature you! I feel like you've been gone way more than a month. I love all these looks and with your sunglasses, you are such a picture of glamour! The skirt looks very fun and swishy. Enjoy your life as a full-time SAHM! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655027 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:21:33 +0000 Inge 655027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*smile* that's the right attitude, Ornella. We actually had a lovely sunny day today too, and tomorrow will even be a bit warmer. Perhaps Summer has finally arrived in Belgium;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655024 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:18:12 +0000 Ornella 655024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <strong>Marianna</strong> and <strong>Alicat</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Inge</strong>, thank you too... and yes, I completely understand your envy about the weather. Although it can be a bit erratic (one day hot, next day rainy and cold), it's a lot warmer than where we lived before so I make the most out of high temperatures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655003 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:02:35 +0000 Anonymous 655003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back! So fantastic to see you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-655000 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:59:52 +0000 Inge 655000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful to see you again, Ornella, I've missed you and your gorgeous outfits! Glad to hear that you and your family are settling in, and looking at these fabulous ensembles I've no doubt you've already made a super stylish first impression in Germany!<br /> I especially love 3 and 4, and am a little envious that your weather allowed you to go sleeveless (pic 1) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-654988 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:49:57 +0000 marianna 654988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant outfits! Gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-654976 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:33:26 +0000 Ornella 654976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong>Shannon</strong>, I think we were typing at the same time :-)</p> <p>Thank you and yes - we love it here. This is wonderful country from what I knew before and can experience first hand so-far. The only thing I found was difficult was the fact I don't speak the language (yet) - for someone like me it was and still is very difficult to accept I cannot express myself as well as I want to. But, I had to forget feeling embarrassed and have simply started using the few words and phrases that I do know and find it immensely rewarding when I realize people understand what I'm trying to say It pushes me forward.</p> <p><strong>Angie</strong>, thank you lovely lady. I have missed you too, your wisdom and your gentle guidance and mentorship. Your post about laughter lines is just wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-654971 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:28:54 +0000 Angie 654971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella! I have missed you SO MUCH! Glad that you are settling in and that normality is slowly but surely coming to pass. </p> <p>You look as stunning and stylish as ever. Love your white linen skirt in #3 especially. KILLER look!</p> <p>You are one heck of a well put together MOTG. What an inspiration </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-654962 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:20:27 +0000 Ornella 654962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your kind words <strong>Debbie</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Suz</strong>, I've briefly scanned the forum and I'm so glad my outfit#4 actually seems to fit into the recent dotty events around here. What can I say... You can take the girl away from YLF, but can't take away YLF from a girl ;-)<br /> And today's blog post is just great and also very timely for me - cropped denim jacket was my last purchase in the UK just because I wanted to wear it with the skirts and dresses, so plenty of inspiration there too.<br /> Yes, it is amazing how our eyes have adjusted to the 'new' length. Angie was right about midis, of course.<br /> ETA: And thank you for the warm welcome too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-654957 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:12:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 654957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella - how wonderful to see you again! So glad that things are starting to settle into some sort of normlacy for you. I hope you're enjoying Germany so far. I think it sounds like a lot of fun shaking sand out of your shoes!</p> <p>Love the outfits - glad to see you haven't lost your gorgeous sense of style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-654954 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:08:15 +0000 Suz 654954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay - now I can see. SO glad you kept the orange skirt - it's a very "Audrey-esque" outfit, somehow. Wonderful. As for the Oxfords, those are such a wonderful soft taupe; they will work brilliantly in your wardrobe and will look very good with your denim MOTG looks. Excellent shopping! </p> <p>I can easily imagine why you love that white skirt. It really does say "summer." </p> <p>I do think a black legging might have grounded that dress a bit more, especially with the black footwear. Isn't it funny how our eyes have adjusted to the new lengths so quickly? But also, if you are moving about with kids it become very important to be able to sit comfortably without exposing too much thigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-654945 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:02:09 +0000 Debbie 654945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you posted. Love all the outfits. 2 is my favorite.<br /> Hope everything gets settled soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-654918 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:42:40 +0000 Suz 654918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella! So wonderful to hear from you! And "hear" is the operative word for me at the moment; I'm on the train and have terrible wi -fi. So I can only view the thumbnails. You look wonderful in those. Love the yellow bag! Can't wait to see these in greater detail. </p> <p>Have you still been following the blog? If you missed Angie's black suit post or her post about Karen's summer style today, you MUST check out those!! </p> <p>Also, she has done some great MOTG capsules of late. </p> <p>As for us...we've been taking inspiration from Denise (CocoLion) and adding slouchy distressed denim. Not to mention, going DOTTY with MaryK, Goldenpig, and many more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/resurfacing-on-the-other-side---in-full-skirts-linen-and-some-midis#post-654903 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:32:11 +0000 Ornella 654903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello beautiful ladies. I have missed you A LOT. A day of absence from here feels very long, but a month feels like e.t.e.r.n.i.t.y. </p> <p>My family is slowly but surely settling in Germany and despite all sorts of expected and unexpected issues that need(ed) sorting out, life is showing signs of getting back to some sort of normality. We finally have the internet connection sorted, so I can indulge in a bit of time spent here, although there won't be too much to add in terms of outfits for several reasons. Firstly, we still live mostly out of the suitcases and boxes, so there's not that much wardrobe variety on offer, but that is not too bad - I have learnt at YLF to make out the most of little wardrobe that I have in rotation. Secondly, I am a 100% MOTG now and if had to I could live in the simple uniform of <em>skinnies + top + sunglasses + flat shoes + roomy bag (to fit the kitchen sink in)</em>, but the variations of the outfits would probably bore you, so I'll refrain from repetitions. Either way, I spend so much time either running around at the playgrounds (and shaking sand out of my shoes endlessly), that I have a whole new style needs and perspective on my wardrobe - again, the ability to identify them actually originates from YLF. And finally, finding a suitable place for taking photos of my outfits in the new apartment is proving a bit tricky. But, I'll join in the fun only when possible.</p> <p>For now, I'm sharing a few photos of the outfits with some pieces I could not wait to wear.</p> <p>1. My absolute favorite of the lot, the white lined full skirt which just screams 'summer' to me. It was my little present to myself, made of thick, heavy linen and has amazing texture. It also swishes like a dream when I walk. The breeze helped a bit when this photo was taken, showing its fullness and wonderful shape. Worn with a striped shell top and cropped denim jacket, which I had off for the photo as it was extremely hot outside.</p> <p>2. My typical 'uniform' for what happened to be a chilly day, so skinnies came into play to keep me warm. I'm not a big football fan, but why miss out on having fun - given that it was the day when the German team was playing at the current European football championship, I thought of dressing in the colors that surround me these days a lot. The result: black shoes, red cardigan and yellow handbag. </p> <p>3. Family day at my husband's new workplace when there was a lot to see, do and generally walk around. I don't remember this linen-mix dress being so short when I bought it last year. I certainly didn't feel comfortable with the length so I added cropped white leggins. Mistake or not, what do you think? I never wore this type of leggins before. Should I get the black ones too to extend the mileage of this dress -&gt; tunic?</p> <p>4. Sorry for the bad light, I hope the description will help. I'm jumping on the orange bandwagon in the linen-mix skirt that somehow survived in my wardrobe from pre-YLF days - not because of color, but because its cut, the length and how great it felt to walk in it, even when I had no idea how to style it. I am now so glad I kept it. I had to rely on neutrals to wear it on the day, so out came polkadot top and white shoes with spotty cutouts. I also wanted to wear the wooden beads necklace and only later discovered they matched the buttons on my cropped denim jacket nicely.</p> <p>5. Finally, a purchase. I have said in my last post that I'll go on SYC this year except when it comes to things that I actually need. During the packing for the move I have discovered so many pieces that I either haven't worn enough or at all, and I really want to enjoy them before adding anything new. But, very few days into my new life/style at a new location have discovered a gaping hole in my wardrobe - oxfords. I found these beauties after relatively brief search, they felt wonderful and so buttery soft on my feet, and after sleeping on it for a few days I went back to the shop - and even asked to buy them in the language that I'm slowly learning. I did come home with the right pair and in the correct size </p> <p>Thanks for looking, comments are always welcome. </p> <p>(Sorry for the long post I have a lot of catching up to do... are there must-reads that I need to pay special attention to?) </p>