https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:06:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats/page/2#post-22885 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:04:47 +0000 amy29 22885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh--I adore the jacket from Galleries Lafeyette </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats/page/2#post-22276 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:43:12 +0000 shiny 22276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Muequita, I have heard if you like 7's you will probably like Citizens. I don't know if that's true, because the 7's didn't quite work for me. I don't remember why now - but maybe it's because the 7's are better if you are in your 20s instead of 40s, like I am. ;-)</p> <p>I cannot wear Paige at all. I try... because they are the number one brand for petites... that is what I read everywhere.... and they look absolutely awful on me. </p> <p>I have to have everything tailored. I go to National Jeans Company and they do the tailoring for you - $10. They do the "reattach" hem you mentioned in the other thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats/page/2#post-22255 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:07:16 +0000 Munequita 22255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, thank you so much for taking the time to tell me all about your jeans. I have added the Citizens Elson jeans to my wish list, and I'm excited to try them. I have never tried Citizens believe it or not, so I will try on all of these styles knowing that they worked on petite you.</p> <p>I like Seven for All Mankind and Paige denim, but I tend to find jeans anywhere really. My only issue is pants length because they are always long for me, and I always have to tailor the hems. Interesting that you have close to a normal rise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats/page/2#post-22143 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:10:50 +0000 shiny 22143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had such a long exhausting day and you're all perking me right back up! Thank you!</p> <p>I got the nanette lapore jacket yesterday - and it fits very similarly to the lm lulu jacket - except no trim or bow and it has slanted pockets with zippers. I will post a photo when I get a chance to wear it or just play around. </p> <p>Muequita, the jeans are Citizens Elson High Rise in dark paris wash. Even though I'm only 5'0" I've learned I cannot wear a lot of petite brand jeans. This includes ATL, AT, BR, etc.. and there's a few premium brands that come in petite but I can't remember the names right now.... </p> <p>I am short but I guess my rise is closer to normal length - or it's the belly that needs the extra length. Or I just like a high enough rise to suck in any extra belly. I don't know what it is. </p> <p>Anyway, my "holy grail" jeans are Citizens. I now have the Huttons (two pairs - one for flats and one for heels), Ambers (in dark wash and in white), and the Elsons (which you see in these pics). My skinnies (which I haven't yet debuted except for in one blurry pic) are Earnest Sewn. </p> <p>My denim clams are Inc brand petite - which I am hit or miss with. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats/page/2#post-22134 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:01:45 +0000 susan 22134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny-You look wonderful in everything and are a great style inspiration to me. I'd happily wear any of your outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats/page/2#post-22098 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:50:44 +0000 Julia 22098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very late but just wanted to chime in and congratulate you on the fantastic buys! I did the same in HK that only looking for brands we can't find here. I bet that you'll feel very special when wearing them and be proud to tell the stories when people ask about them.</p> <p>Also I love your BR top very much especially with the cardi, I think that jewel tone clothes are made for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats/page/2#post-22087 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:04:57 +0000 Patience 22087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also missed the thread earlier and am now so glad to find it. Ditto on what everyone said about the outfits. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bow jacket (and I am not a bow person). Yes, yes, yes wear it with jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats/page/2#post-22086 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:20:04 +0000 Lena 22086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shiny, </p> <p>How did I miss this thread?! </p> <p>Congrats on your awesome Paris treats, Shiny. This bow jacket is amazing and it looks perfect with those dark jeans. I second Sihaya, isn't it a treat getting something from out of town/country? I used to return to Oregon with one cool item every summer. </p> <p>Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-22082 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:02:01 +0000 Munequita 22082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG! I'm so late to this thread but I had to tell you that I LOVE that bow jacket!!!!!!!!!! K-I-L-L-E-R, like Angie says!!!!! WOW! All your outfits get a 10 from me, but that jacket is just breath taking! </p> <p>So, can I ask you where you got your straight leg jeans? I think you are my height (5'2", correct me if I'm wrong), so I am dying to know!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21762 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:35:51 +0000 Sihaya 21762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny - I totally echo what everyone is saying. Gorgeous, killer. Anytime you want to trade that killer black and bow jacket, just let me know. It score a 15 on a scale of 10 for me. The rest are all 10's. And I know what you mean about getting a kick out of getting something from out of town. I felt that way when I got my loot from Lisbon and whenever I find a Zara's since we don't have one locally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21755 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:52:55 +0000 Tanya 21755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't particularly like that mall either ( most of the stores are out of my budget, but it's nice to look), but I do go there from time to time. I might be there next weekend to particularly check that store out, or maybe Zara on Newberry street, or maybe both </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21754 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:50:18 +0000 shiny 21754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you're kidding me! LOL. </p> <p>You know, I hate that mall. I got lost in it last year. Lost my daughter and her friend too. I find it too overwhelming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21752 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:47:49 +0000 Tanya 21752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shiny, there's a Mango store in The Prudential Mall </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21751 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:45:55 +0000 shiny 21751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Maya! I bet it would look totally fab on you - hit you right at your sweet spot. </p> <p>I forgot to mention the brand - I just checked the label it's LM LuLu. Here is the site:</p> <p><a href="http://www.lmlulu.fr" rel="nofollow">http://www.lmlulu.fr</a></p> <p>Is it okay to say that I'm thoroughly tickled that I bought something I can't get in my local stores here in the U.S.? That was definetly my goal. I had no idea about this brand, and I've been procrastinating about looking it up online, afraid to discover it's something I could've bought here. </p> <p>Mango- if we have a shop near us, I have no idea about it. I checked their site and I can't find their store locator anywhere. But I see they do have an online site.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21744 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:00:25 +0000 Maya 21744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I wish I didn't have morals otherwise I'd break into your house and steal that fabulous bow jacket (and then return it because it would look better on you). Everything else looks great but that jacket steals the show for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21743 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:00:09 +0000 shiny 21743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay - there are THREE knuckles in one's thumb??? I'm counting two. I guess there's a joint near the wrist but I wouldn't call it a knuckle, since it has none of those weird wrinkles. I think what you're meaning is the base of the thumb. Or I'm horribly disfigured. </p> <p>My other fingers have three knuckles though.... </p> <p>Becky and Dani: I like the idea of gray trousers. I've been craving gray flannel trousers. But for some reason I'm picturing these trousers with purple shoes.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21742 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:58:21 +0000 Tanya 21742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the sleeve length tip Angie. I have very long arms as well, I thought it comes with the whole long torso/short legs deal. I also find a lot of jackets to be a bit too short in the sleeve length. Once my ballroom coach commented about how extremely long my arms are, in a private lesson while having slight difficulties figuring out how to achieve the best hold for me with my partner who had pretty short arms </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21739 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:45:33 +0000 Angie 21739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny and Becky, quite right - third thumb knuckle. That’s’ quite long, but I personally fancy that luxurious length. You can go a little shorter if you like. I often find sleeves too short – I must have gorilla arms. I get VERY excited when I find sleeves at my luxurious length! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21708 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:02:12 +0000 Becky 21708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds, Shiny! I'd give them both a 10! I like the idea of the bowed b&#38;w jacket with white trousers or jeans, but I also like Dani's idea of gray trousers with a pop of red. I think Angie said jackets should be at the third thumb knuckle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21699 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:28:57 +0000 Alecia 21699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another rave from me. Everything looks amazing. I really did literally draw my breath in when I saw the jacket with the bow. Wonderful. I look forward to seeing the outfits you put together around it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21698 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:58:03 +0000 shiny 21698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - quick q - what was the rule again, for where the sleeves should hit? Was it the first thumb knuckle? The mango sleeves are hitting at my second thumb nuckle... the other jacket... covers my entire hand if it's not rolled up... </p> <p>Just want to get this right. Going to get myself to the tailor (found a good one recently that comes highly recommended) with both pieces, as soon as I have a chance (which is looking like not anytime soon, what with school crazinesss starting... ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21689 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:37:30 +0000 shiny 21689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Nicole! Now I just have to figure out what purse to go with the cream jacket. I'm thinking cream purse with cream jacket is too matchy-matchy. I will start a new thread for that question. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21671 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:43:46 +0000 Nicole 21671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice finds Shiny. While I love the bow jacket, and you really rock it--my favorite is the cream one. If I saw you walking down the street in that jacket, I'd definitely approach you with a compliment to find out where you got it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21668 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:41:50 +0000 anne 21668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look wonderful in everything but the bow jacket is amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21667 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:59:36 +0000 naf 21667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The bow jacket is just breathtaking on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21665 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:25:34 +0000 Anonymous 21665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love everything!<br /> The first outfit looks greaet. I don't mind the top with the cream bag at all, but it looks great with the cardi, too.<br /> I love the Mango jacket on you. Now I want a cream jacket for the fall.<br /> And, of course, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the black jacket with the bow. It is an amazing jacket and it fits you so well. I think it would look great with dark wash jeans, especially your skinnies, and heels.</p> <p>I love your style, shiny. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21664 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 05:11:26 +0000 Anonymous 21664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was sad when you didn't take home the Chanel jacket but after seeing these I know you made the right choice. Beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21649 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:30:58 +0000 marianne 21649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, your new jackets are gorgeous! The black one is such a statement piece. And I love your outfit with straight legs and BR top, it's perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21639 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:35:06 +0000 Dani 21639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, great purchases. I'm SO jealous! Your outfit last night was great and I agree with Angie (and the others) that you look great in straight leg jeans!</p> <p>The jackets are both 10+! I LOVE the black and white one. I think it will look wonderful with your white jeans and white slacks. I can also see it with black slacks. What about with grey slacks and red shoes? I think there are many possibilities for that jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shiny-aug-26-and-my-paris-treats#post-21630 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:42:25 +0000 Angie 21630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My head is SPINNING with delight! I can hardly contain myself! It’s refreshing to see you in tapered jeans! I LOVE you in this look! You are a hottie! </p> <p>1. BR top scores a 10. The whole look scores a 10! The cream bag totally works. KILLER.</p> <p>2. Mango cream jacket scores an easy 10 once you’ve had the sleeves adjusted. KILLER. </p> <p>3. My heart skipped a beat with the bowed jacket. This is hands down the BEST outfit you’ve posted to date. KILLER, I mean K-I-L-L-E-R. 10, 10, 10, 10. I’m glowing with excitement! LOVE, love, love your new jacket. It’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!</p> <p>So my dear Shiny, you’ve just demonstrated how fabulous you look when you add an edge to your look. Paris has changed you for life. </p>