https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:17:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2338688 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:36:11 +0000 Angie 2338688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm back! </p> <p>And I suspect you will be back too<b></b>,<b> LJP ;)&nbsp;<br /></b><br />Feel welcome to pop back in when the mood strikes you. Fabbers do that frequently - after years of absence! - and it works well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you for loyally commenting on my daily blog posts for <i>years. </i>You are one of the few to do that, and I appreciated it! &nbsp;I much enjoyed hearing your daily fashion and style thoughts on my daily fashion and style thoughts. Great chat!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with <b>Inge</b> on complimenting you about your innate sense of style. You always look fabulous, and that's that! You lucky fish.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wishing you well with your new pursuits. They look creative and fun! Enjoy!&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2338643 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:16:51 +0000 Gail 2338643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LJP- Well I will certainly miss your posts, I always look for them! <br />I'm not an active poster on here due to some lifestyle changes and travel lately. Having said that I do read the blog and forum posts as I can.<br />Enjoy your input very much, good luck and &nbsp;hope you can pop in now and again:)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2338622 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:38:46 +0000 Laurel 2338622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand what you are saying. &nbsp;And, I will miss reading your posts and replies... &nbsp;Your unique style and viewpoint, and ability to communicate in an open, honest manner are invaluable. &nbsp;I ALWAYS look for your posts, and if I don't see any for awhile, I *SEARCH*! &nbsp;Sometimes I feel the "noise" as well---and have to tune out when I realize it simply doesn't apply to me, or help me in any way. I am still searching for a niche which is tailored to my particular lifestyle: &nbsp;size, age, interests, style, etc. And, I get a lot of clues/leads here! &nbsp;But, finding what speaks to YOU amidst a lot of noise is a task at times, and muddles the waters. &nbsp;You ROCK, Lisa!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2338557 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:55:08 +0000 Roxanna 2338557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! I just saw this. LJP you will be so much missed! I loved our commiserating over fashion and style conundrums </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2338553 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:18:30 +0000 tam 2338553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best wishes always.&nbsp; Enjoyed your posts and will miss them.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2338127 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:52:08 +0000 Bonnie 2338127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll miss your lively, lovely posts and comments but can understand where you are coming from. I've been without internet for six weeks, because of camping in Yellowstone NP, and I must say I really didn't mind being offline. I've read a lot of books, hiked most days, wore old hiking gear, and have had a lovely time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2338014 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:53:42 +0000 Column 2338014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elegant tributes, Lisa, for an elegant woman. May the power of now be your guide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2338006 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:09:32 +0000 LJP 2338006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh no . This is a purely personal issue . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2337992 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:57:39 +0000 Bee 2337992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LJP,<br /> Although we haven’t had the chance to interact much, I’m sad to see you will not be posting more as you seem to be a beloved member of this community and I have come to like this forum very much. I sincerely hope your decision had nothing do to with our interaction in my latest WIW post. I know your concerns came from a good place and I apologize if at any time I came across as rude. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/3#post-2337962 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:30:16 +0000 ChristelJ 2337962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I wish you well. Definitely you should spend your time and energy on what excites you. I find crochet to be totally fascinating and engrossing so I can relate to your new direction. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337943 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:17:48 +0000 Sara L. 2337943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll miss your presence on the forum as I always love to read your posts and responses. I completely understand though as I'm rarely on here anymore. Mostly because I hardly ever shop or wear anything particularly interesting.&nbsp; I work mostly from home now and rarely go anywhere that requires anything fancier than a nice top.&nbsp; Even my office has gotten significantly more casual with most people wearing jeans and tennies.&nbsp; Good luck with your crochet projects!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337932 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:26:32 +0000 Staysfit 2337932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I will truly miss your candid opinions and knowledge. &nbsp;I have always appreciated your keen eye. &nbsp;I hope you find joy and continue your obvious creative talents in whatever you pursue! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337897 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:46:12 +0000 Cerinda 2337897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bon voyage, Lisa. &nbsp;Thanks all the pleasure your engagement here has brought me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337846 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:04:16 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2337846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"<b>I want to be free of the noise</b>."</p> <p>This resonates like the clearest bell on a still morning.&nbsp; &nbsp;Lisa, I applaud you for cutting right through to the heart of the matter.&nbsp; &nbsp;I will miss your cleverness, your honesty, and the way you keep it real, here on these forums.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337825 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:29:56 +0000 Kathie 2337825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love a good crochet post in off-topic, if you feel like popping in! And, nodding along with others that I've learned a lot from your posts, and have thoroughly enjoyed your eye for detail. You've always been someone to catch why an outfit or particular item might not be working and your honesty is refreshing. Wishing you much happiness, and perhaps I'll spot you on Ravelry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337772 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 02:45:33 +0000 Karie 2337772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to see you go, and I hope you’ll pop in from time to time. I know my own participation ebbs and flows, although I do read posts almost daily. Have fun with your new crochet projects! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337750 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:37:52 +0000 MsMaven 2337750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I enjoyed your posts and analysis over the years. I learned a lot from you, and you gave me a lot to think about and question. Change is inevitable. I subscribe to Lyn Slater's posts and I will miss her too, but look forward to what she will teach us as she writes her book. </p> <p><b>lyn67</b>, that list of names no longer here. Some I'd forgotten about, but it does bring a bit of sadness remember the good stuff they posted.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mr. M. used to have a saying that he used a lot in business: "Change or Die." As much as we years for different eras and even our younger selves, there's also that saying, "you can't go back again." I think most of us are dealing with change, both in our public and private lives.</p> <p>Good luck to you on your new projects!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337705 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:36:38 +0000 Eliza 2337705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa- I wish you all the best as you exercise your clarity on priorities. I have appreciated your authenticity here and your ability to dive deeply into the ‘underpinnings’ of fashion and style. You have generated a lot of ideas and curiosity for me as an active forum member and challenged assumptions about some topics. You and your perspective will be missed. Enjoy the next phase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337702 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:09:06 +0000 judy 2337702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, here's to less noise and following your heart...or even knowing what's in your heart!&nbsp; Sometimes it's too noisy to even hear it.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;I'll picture you happily crocheting.&nbsp; Our love of beauty can lead us to clothes, yes...but also to everything!...nature, food, crafty pursuits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Best wishes to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337700 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:57:54 +0000 Mainelady 2337700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, many of your words speak to me. I applaud your ability to communicate so eloquently. We all evolve as we move through life and it is so important to acknowledge within ourselves those things that have changed us, as well as changes we are making.<br />&nbsp; I, too have found myself far less interested in fashion, but highly interested in style that allows me to live an authentic life. I had no idea one could be blocked.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp; I’m wishing you joy and peace wherever your dreams lead you.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337681 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:07:17 +0000 Anne 2337681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get it. I've been coming and going for more than a decade. In fact, at one point I deleted my account all together! I tend to read and not comment much, too. I'm sorry to see you go. I enjoyed your posts and, if anything, generally thought you were too hard on yourself. Enjoy this next creative season! I think you'll find it's just what you needed.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337674 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:05:00 +0000 Aquamarine 2337674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will miss your posts and hope you return after a reset. Our interests do wax and wane, but I understand the draw to fiber arts…gets me this time of year too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337671 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:42:22 +0000 JamC 2337671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I understand all your thoughts and feelings. I think we are similar with our direct and opinionated manner, stage of life and decreasing interest in clothes. As an introvert I don’t participate much on YLF but do enjoy reading and learning about fashion. I have found this a welcoming community and it has given me a feeling of connection with people all over the world. As so many others have said, I will miss your contribution and hope you come back sometime! In the meantime, best of luck, peace of mind, and continued health! You will be missed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337664 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:21:31 +0000 Star (Lise) 2337664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the best Lisa (from another Lisa).&nbsp; I will miss your posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337661 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:17:10 +0000 Lynette 2337661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, for what it's worth, you are one of my favorite people to follow here on YLF! I hope you will pop in occasionally at least to say hi! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337650 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 01:01:24 +0000 Indigoprint 2337650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your presence and thoughtful input.<br /> Thank you for introducing me to Lyn Slater... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337638 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 23:02:00 +0000 DonnaF 2337638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I have always found your posts valuable and interesting, if not provocative. I hope you will drop by now and again, even if it’s in the Off Topic section. </p> <p>Your experience in the fashion industry has always fascinated me as I come to this forum from quite the opposite end. (In my day you had two choices: Be smart or be pretty. If the former you weren’t supposed to give a flying f - - - about how you looked.) I’m sorry your background is now giving you such pain.</p> <p>My unsolicited words of wisdom at age 70: Too late to look young(er). It’s enough to be above ground. Fashion? I’m too old to ever *get it*, but I mostly know what I like. And that’s okay. Just have fun. And if that means crocheting your heart out, please do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337636 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:32:07 +0000 Sal 2337636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That quote is very poignant Lisa - I have those feelings too - not so much about fashion but about some other aspects of my life that have changed as life moves on (for me sport for my sons who have now left home).&nbsp; Very thought provoking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337634 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:27:40 +0000 LJP 2337634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone . It’s heartwarming to read these messages and know that my communication style resonated more than it annoyed ;). I also very much appreciate the voices of understanding and support - one really great thing about the people drawn to this forum . We do care about one another </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/saying-goodbye-to-fashion/page/2#post-2337629 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 22:02:02 +0000 RobinF 2337629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always found your posts interesting and informative. And often thought provoking. Sounds like you are in a good place as far as your style and that’s great. I also think we can be here for style as well as fashion. Hope to see you pop back in some time! </p>