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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:47:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Style Fan on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1906417 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:05:25 +0000 Style Fan 1906417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for the link, The Cat.  I do find editing my closet difficult. Bridgie, thank you!  Sophie has a very positive outlook on life. bridgie on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1906330 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 02:44:37 +0000 bridgie 1906330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Fan, So sorry about little Sophies accident.  Bless her heart.  But glad everything is improving for all of you.  I do enjoy reading about your travels as well as seeing your WIW's. The Cat on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1906277 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 23:05:21 +0000 The Cat 1906277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Fan, I just read this article, "5 Style Lessons From A Closet Clean Out": <a href="https://unefemme.net/2018/04/spring-cleaning-closet.html" rel="nofollow">https://unefemme.net/2018/04/s.....loset.html</a> Perhaps you will find some of the points useful for your process. Style Fan on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1906209 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:57:12 +0000 Style Fan 1906209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Angie.  I am almost back to my old self.  Sophie is very happy hopping around.  She is outside sharing some kibble with a chipmunk.  So sweet. The Cat you are so right about the umbrella.  I need to carry one all the time.  I am currently editing my wardrobe.  It is tough to decide what stays and what goes. The Cat on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1906096 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:51:28 +0000 The Cat 1906096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry to hear what happened to your dog and yourself while you were on vacation. Best wishes for the recovery. Like you, I sometimes return with a few items that haven't been worn. However, I brought them because of unpredictable weather conditions etc., and if I had not brought them, I probably would have needed them. (Like, on an everyday basis in my part of the world, if I bring an umbrella, it may not rain, but if I forget to bring an umbrella, it likely will rain. ) Your expression "Count happiness factor not number of wears" really resonated with me. I have items in my closet that are worn only a very times a year, but I love them, and they bring me joy. I don't count number of wears and don't see the point in doing so in my case. (However, BEFORE buying an item, I often try to imagine how many times I will wear it and to evaluate if that can justify the investment.) But I don't keep items that I don't wear at all. Angie on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1906078 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:22:13 +0000 Angie 1906078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad you are BOTH on the mend. Much love.  Style Fan on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905964 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 09:17:34 +0000 Style Fan 1905964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Carla.  Your Uniqlo trousers look amazing on you.  Spring would be lovely but does it really happen in this part of the world? Sal, your words are very wise.  I have never counted my wears and I think happiness does make more sense to me. Sal on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905944 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:23:53 +0000 Sal 1905944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry to hear about Sophie and your bout of illness. I think these special pieces sometimes don't get the most wear - but happiness per wear is so high - and we choose these pieces for special days or confidence boosters - so they are definitely worth it!! Carla on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905847 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:22:18 +0000 Carla 1905847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your Jesse Kamm bottoms inspired my purchase of the Uniqlo full trouser. I wore them about 6 times to work. Now I'm looking forward to wearing them through our (late?) spring. I LOVE them. You should have no regrets! Style Fan on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905843 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:04:30 +0000 Style Fan 1905843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, you made my day.  Thank you.  The Kamm pants make me feel like a fashion blogger.  I think you are right about Spring.  There is lots of snow on the ground here. Anonymous on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905822 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 22:37:14 +0000 Anonymous 1905822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh gosh - your dog is beautiful!  So sorry to hear her health hasn't been good. And yours too - glad it didn't last longer.  And no, there will be no spring in Canada, we've decided. I think those Jesse Kamm pants are so perfect for you that price should be irrelevant.  How often does one find something so great like that?   Style Fan on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905815 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 22:18:22 +0000 Style Fan 1905815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, Suz.  There will be events coming up this Spring and Summer for the swirly skirt.  When is Spring?  Do we even have a Spring? Suz on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905769 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:18:59 +0000 Suz 1905769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Fan, so sorry to hear about Sophie. I hope she will be on the mend very soon. It's a shame you were sick, too, and didn't get to wear the swirly skirt. I guess that just means you'll have to make excuses to wear it as soon as the weather gets warmer here!  Amy Isabella on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905761 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:08:14 +0000 Amy Isabella 1905761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awww bless her It's amazing how they cope. Style Fan on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905755 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:57:43 +0000 Style Fan 1905755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Amy Isabella, I am pretty much back to my old self.  Sophie is hopping around on 3 legs like it was her norm.  Thank you for your understanding. Efbgen,  Thank you for the lovely and caring words.  We feel very fortunate to have such wonderful people in our world.  It is definitely worse being sick away from home and having to find healthcare (for me).  The doctor I went to was wonderful.   Anonymous on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905748 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:44:11 +0000 Anonymous 1905748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a lovely family picture, Style Fan. It is so hard for a pet parent to see their children hurting. Hope Sophie’s rehab and recover is a speedy one. And hope you have no lingering effects regarding your health ( it’s always worse when you are away from home AND had fun plans that had to be by-passed) How nice that you have such wonderful people in your lives that can rise to the occasion and help ( my thought is that you are kind hearted souls and good things come back to you) Love the happiness factor over CPW. Wishing you a healing household and ease In unpacking your fashions and getting settled in back at home. Amy Isabella on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905746 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:43:10 +0000 Amy Isabella 1905746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh poor Sophie - I do hope your precious girl recovers from her injury soon. And I hope you're feeling better too. Style Fan on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905731 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 19:30:11 +0000 Style Fan 1905731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you!!!  Bijou,  good point about the Burberry Trench Coat.  I have never regretted buying that coat.  I am so glad I bought my good PJs with me (2 pairs).  It is traumatizing to see fur babies in pain.  Cardiff girl, Sophie is a very determined dog (some would say stubborn).  That can certainly work in her favour.  It is part of the breed.  I am sure she will love the physio.  Water therapy.  No.  She hates water. Rachy, the travel capsule came through as best it could.  Always pack PJs. Thank you, Katerina and Barbara Diane. Angie,  Sophie is doing well.  I am pretty much back to my old self.  Happiness factor is very important.  I realized that looking at my wardrobe.         Angie on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905719 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 18:48:40 +0000 Angie 1905719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OH NO. Poor sweet, Sophie. I'm sorry your baby girl is suffering. Sooooo awful. Sending her healing thoughts, and wishing her a speedy recovery in rehab. Hope you're over your sinus infection too, sweet Style Fan. Much love to you both from me and Sam. xo p.s. GOOD JOB counting your happiness factor and not your wears. Life is too short to not be happy.  Barbara Diane on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905689 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 17:09:29 +0000 Barbara Diane 1905689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Echoing what everyone else has said. Katerina on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905683 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 16:48:02 +0000 Katerina 1905683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Fan, I am so sorry to hear about Sophie’s injury and about your sickness. I hope you are well now and wish Sophie will feel better soon. Love to you! rachylou on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905680 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 16:39:05 +0000 rachylou 1905680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Aw, poor Sophie! Sorry your vacation was cut short. Good that the travel capsule worked as it was, tho. Cardiff girl on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905673 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 16:21:42 +0000 Cardiff girl 1905673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh you poor thing ,some trips are just doomed aren't they.Hope Sophie is being a good dog and doing all her rehab and that she feels better soon. Bijou on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905597 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:46:41 +0000 Bijou 1905597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Fan - so sorry to hear that you were sick and Sophie's injury. These things totally changed your holiday plans. It does sound as though your well thought out holiday packing worked very well, lucky you packed your PJs and did not just think to wear a t-shirt to bed. You are 100% right about the Jesse Kamm pants. The happiness factor is there. In addition, I see these as being very similar to your Burberry trench, a high initial outlay for a beautiful garment that you will wear for many years to come. Honestly, in 5 year's time the $/wear will be low, as they can be worn for many months of the year and are timeless in their styling and such a beautiful fit and colour on you. Whenever I mentally picture you, it is in your Jesse Kamm pants. Wishing Sophie a speedy recovery. It is not good when the fur babies are sick, they are very accepting of it though. I can imagine Sophie hopping about on three legs like an expert. Your Valentine's Day picture is adorable, all three of you look fabulous and make a beautiful family. Style Fan on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905595 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:42:10 +0000 Style Fan 1905595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Krishnidoux,  thank you for your reply.  Sophie is a trooper.  Her positive attitude on life is an inspiration.  She is a rescue dog and has the sweetest personality.  Nothing gets her down!  She is on pain medication which is helping her.  She also loves meeting new people so I am sure going to physio and to the place for brace fittings will be exciting for her! One of the wonderful things about traveling is that unexpected things happen.  I can not plan my wardrobe perfectly.  That is a good lesson for me.   Loungewear is important!!!!  That is one of the reasons I bought the Lululemon pants.  I was starting to live in my PJs.  krishnidoux on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905594 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 11:15:57 +0000 krishnidoux 1905594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Fan, I am so sorry to hear that your dog got injured and was/is in pain. I hope she feels better soon, and recovers quickly. Also, sinus infections are the worse! It will bring your energy level down in no time. It's a pitty you missed all those events because of it. I imagine it's gone now and that you must feel much better.  Now about your review and wisdom: those are such good remiders. Thank you for taking the time to write them down, it's useful and brings food for thoughts. You say you didn't wear some things, but then your stay over didn't happen as plan either. Should you had known, you would have raided Nordstrom's loungewear department before leaving! Style Fan on "Review of Winter 2018 Travel Capsule" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/review-of-winter-2018-travel-capsule#post-1905579 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 09:37:01 +0000 Style Fan 1905579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We arrived home from Florida a week ago.  Our original plan was to spend 2 months in Florida and one week in New York City.  We ended up not going to New York City. Long explanation as to why and you may want to skip. Sophie (our dog) was injured while playing in the backyard with another dog.  She completely tore her left rear knee ligament.  Her back hip is in pain.  We went to the vet.  Xrays, exam, etc.  Surgery was one option but didn't make sense in Florida. Everyone in Florida was wonderful.  The vet was wonderful, people at the Yoga studio were so caring and the woman I rent the house from said we could stay longer if we wanted. Mr. Style Fan built some steps for Sophie to get in and out of our Rav4.  She would not use a ramp.  Too steep.  Landlady's friend lent Mr SF tools.  So nice.  Our friend is bringing some of our luggage home so we could have more room for Sophie to lie down.   It was quite the trip home. After talking to our vet here we decided against the surgery and are going with the rehab option. Now Sophie is set up to go to physiotherapy in a few weeks and will be getting a brace for her leg.  Also, I had a sinus infection and spent a week in bed.  :(  Not fun. Review of Travel Capsule  <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-2018-travel-capsule" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....el-capsule</a> Some Things Do Not Get Worn and That is Okay Some of the pieces I took did not get worn.  It is so hard to predict the weather in St. Augustine.  I have made peace with the fact that some pieces are not going to get worn.  Also, I did not expect to get sick.   I missed our annual get together with Mr SF's brother and soon to be wife.  They stay with us for 3 days and we go out for dinner, etc.  I stayed in bed.  For that event, I would have worn my swirly skirt but instead, I wore my PJs.   I also missed our landlady's art opening.  I was looking forward to that one.  It was at the Yoga Studio.  I would have worn the swirly skirt again.  Mr. SF and our friend went. Count Happiness Factor not Number of Wears I wore my Jesse Kamm pants twice.  Once for Valentine's Day and once for a lunch with an old school friend (and wife) of Mr SF.  I wore a long sleeve ivory T (Caslon) and Sarah Pacini Sweater.  For footwear, I wore mustard Finn Comfort sandals.  Sometimes I wonder if I am wearing the Kamm pants enough to justify the price I paid for them but I feel happy in them and that is what matters.  They belong in my suitcase.  Purchases I bought two T-shirts and a pair of pants (see finds).  I wore the T-shirts and pants quite a bit and am very happy with those purchases.   Bonus Picture We went to Jacksonville, St. John's Town Centre (Outdoor Shopping Centre) for the day.  It is a very pet-friendly shopping centre.  There are lots of shady places to sit and water bowls for dogs.  Some of the stores allow dogs to come in. Mr SF and I look matchy matchy.    I am wearing Cream Three Dots T-Shirt Camo Sanctuary Pants Finn Comfort Sandals Mr SF is wearing Camo sunhat (I wanted him to give it to me but he refused) Olive shirt Black T-Shirt Khaki Shorts Keen sneakers