https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 10:37:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil/page/2#post-768844 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:28:51 +0000 JR 768844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially like #3. :o)</p> <p>No suggestions for improvement,because these are all great, but I second the suggestions for stripes and/or sweaters if you want to diversify. I have worn my black pencil skirt with a black scoop-neck sweater layered over a longer burnt orange tank. (Sorry, no pics.) That was fun. Turtlenecks also look great with a pencil skirt. Angie did that in one of her outfits a while back. Throw in a bright accessory or topper to make it more you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil/page/2#post-768832 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:09:56 +0000 moira 768832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so inspired by your looks here.<br /> You are too young to remember, but I am thinking "That Girl". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil/page/2#post-767963 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:02:15 +0000 Debora 767963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning, every single one of them! I'm taking notes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-767772 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:03:06 +0000 Kiwichik 767772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can really rock a pencil skirt. I especially like #1 but these all look good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-767077 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:46:09 +0000 ritu 767077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like first and second. you look fab in both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758903 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:00:45 +0000 bj1111 758903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hey, great to see you again...love these looks. that jacket in 1 is tdf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758788 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:53:42 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 758788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All wonderful looks! As a fan of pencil skirts myself, I understand the appeal. Do you have any drapey/ dolman sleeve tops? They can work really well with a pencil skirt. Or what about belting an untucked blouse, like the one in 4? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758707 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:59:28 +0000 Anonymous 758707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally awesome round. I'm so copying #1 and #2. So much inspiration here. I love the sandals on #4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758690 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:45:20 +0000 Aida 758690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All fab Beth Ann, I can see why you keep going to this look! Since the skirt IS classic (especially the solids, and double especially the black) you could certainly try paring any of your trendier pieces because the skirt will help ground them. Or test out new trendy type pieces that you've been wondering about! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758314 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:30:52 +0000 trinity 758314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I am on the hunt for a collection of pencil skirts. I can't wait to find them so I can copy some of your looks. These are GREAT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758246 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:02:59 +0000 kellygirl 758246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You did your homework. I can't pick a fave--they are all so fab. I think #4 would look great with boots too. You really make these look polished! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758243 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:00:42 +0000 Angie 758243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You get an A++ for this round of pencil sharpening! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758135 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:33:27 +0000 Anonymous 758135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic. Have you thought about trying a sweater? I think Angie did a blog post on sweaters with pencil skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758131 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:27:03 +0000 Beth Ann 758131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire: I do have a grey jacket, and several striped tops. Thanks for the inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758130 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:26:17 +0000 Beth Ann 758130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. Encouragement and great ideas give me a good start for the day!</p> <p>Ingunn: Thanks for the thumbs up on a boxier top -- I'm open to trying that newer silhouette this fall.</p> <p>Natalie/Caro: Swapping is a great idea, particularly since I've been too busy for a real remix session in my closet. Perhaps trying one "swap" every morning would keep the creativity coming!</p> <p>DV: I am indeed trying to learn to mix my capsules. I work at a University part time, and teach from home (voice) while raising a family. I need to look polished, but be able to change environments quickly. </p> <p>Suz: So enjoying your China updates! I traveled there in 2002 and came back with lots of great memories ------ and a baby (now my 11 DD). Glad to hear the pencil skirt is working for you, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758120 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:07:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 758120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think pencil skirts are your signature look Beth Ann - you just wear them so beautifully and all of these outfits are fantastic. I have no suggestions for improvement since I don't think you need any! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758104 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:09:10 +0000 Kat 758104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous in all of these, wow can you work a pencil skirt! Nice wordplay too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758074 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:02:29 +0000 Anonymous 758074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Every one of these is stellar Beth Ann. Do you have a neutral blazer (like charcoal colored)? You could wear it and a grey/white striped T with the red skirt. Maybe with the black skirt too. It would go with the animal print skirt too, over a black/white/denim shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758068 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:49:26 +0000 krishnidoux 758068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great sharpening job! I love 1 and 4 (I guess I really like this red pencil skirt on you!). All are fab though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758066 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:45:44 +0000 Karie 758066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are rockin' this look, girl! Well done in every photo - I will be coming back to your pics for inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758060 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:32:27 +0000 Suz 758060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I'm especially loving #1 but I also like the pattern mix and casual vibe of #3. These are super. </p> <p>I couldn't agree more about knit pencil skirts. They have become my new best friend. The only issue I have found with them is that some do not work so well with tights (if unlined). At the moment, that is moot for me because travelling in China in warm temps I have not needed tights. Meanwhile, the skirts roll up easily in a suitcase and do not wrinkle, yet pop out looking fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758042 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:29:33 +0000 lyn67 758042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like I could have been written this post, too:-)).<br /> Love printed or texturized, strechy pencils from this year- and you don't have to sharpen them anymore, if not perhaps with some kind of belting(under the toppers, on the top of your untucked or tucked tops) great looks, they are all mine, too:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758040 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:19:32 +0000 rute 758040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>so gorgeous! Love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758033 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:18:35 +0000 jenanded 758033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Beth Ann. You look totally cute in these. I have to say I do love the red skirt the very best with both boots and the sandals- and I do love your hair out and swinging too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758029 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:47:50 +0000 Day Vies 758029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, I have no additional ideas I am too busy enjoying the eye candy. I love your pattern and color mixing! You look gorgeous!</p> <p>I like all of the looks #2 uses my favorite color, but #3 is especially inspiring because I usually don't mix work and play clothes. (not like there is a rule -- I just don't think to do it). I will be trying out this look (baby steps...). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758013 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:22:58 +0000 Kirti 758013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, you really wear pencil skirts with pizazz, all these outfits are so cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758005 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:52:36 +0000 CocoLion 758005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think outfits 1 and 2 are both 11 out of 10! You own this look; simply gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758002 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:35:42 +0000 Asingh 758002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, you really know how to pull-off pencil skirts. I love the colours, prints and textures. Outfit No.2 is my favoutire. Cobalt with black and white printed top looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-758000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:23:31 +0000 rachylou 758000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1, I have to tell you, hits it straight out of the ball park. Lengths, proportions, hair - all in balance. Awesome outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sharpening-the-pencil#post-757987 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:08:00 +0000 Caro in Oz 757987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are all working so well. I would just swap the jackets &amp; shoes/boots around to see if you can get more combinations. </p>