https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:57:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy/page/2#post-2294952 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:59:13 +0000 Jenn 2294952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jonesy,&nbsp;</b>having cleared out some old pieces, it does feel like a bit of turning a new leaf.</p> <p><b>JenniNZ,&nbsp;</b>you're not wrong. 2020 was a particularly low purchase year and 2021 was loungewear/essentials-heavy.</p> <p><b>Suz,&nbsp;</b>we went from traveling between Colorado and California multiple times a month to not setting foot on an airplane in three years. It's still rather jarring. Not to mention going from a small-town lifestyle to an urban one.</p> <p><b>suntiger,&nbsp;</b>plus it makes your closet look pretty. &nbsp;;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy/page/2#post-2294907 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:14:23 +0000 Anonymous 2294907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great additions for you! They all go perfectly for your style. And big yay to team limited color scheme- makes shopping and dressing so much easier! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy/page/2#post-2294880 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:26:29 +0000 Suz 2294880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenn</b>, I hope you can let any guilt go. You are such a careful purchaser, have made such excellent choices, and you've had a really tough set of conditions to live through these past few years! You deserve a little fun. Nothing here looks unconsidered for your style or your values.&nbsp;</p> <p>I completely agree that that last few years almost don't count. I have not felt that I've got a handle on what my new lifestyle might end up being like here, beyond the endless hiking and walking in my neighbourhood. We're still not going out very much -- and maybe we never will! -- and still not travelling the way we used to, and I'm teaching online and in classrooms occasionally but never know what it will be. At some point, I guess I'll have a clearer picture but it hasn't entirely emerged yet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294873 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:06:22 +0000 Jenni NZ 2294873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All gorgeous Jenn, all look so like you!<br /> You’ve probably had some lower shopping years before this, over the time of the pandemic, so it might just be a natural reset. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294824 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:28:23 +0000 Jonesy 2294824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything looks perfect, and perfect for you, so it seems like it was meant to be and you just have to enjoy it? And since you've cleaned out some stuff in your holding zone, the timing is right :). I say NO to the guilt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294823 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:27:53 +0000 Minaminu 2294823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow! They reminded me of the furlane as my dad's side is from Venice! Fingers crossed they are comfortable; I hope you'll enjoy them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294821 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:18:51 +0000 Jenn 2294821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Minaminu,&nbsp;</b>good eye! Or maybe good cultural knowledge? From the product description:<br /><i>Inspired by the shoes worn by generations of Venetian gondoliers, Heron has a little wanderlust in her...<br /></i>Here's the link:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://birdies.com/products/womens-flats-heron-orange-crushed-velvet">https://birdies.com/products/w.....hed-velvet</a></p> <p><b>UmmLila,&nbsp;</b>I have definitely gone through dry spells, so it's been fun finding so much!</p> <p><b>Sal,&nbsp;</b>your description pretty much describes my style to a T! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294809 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:05:26 +0000 Minaminu 2294809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, how fun! please let me know if they are comfortable. They look fab and somehow, they remind me a bit of the "furlane" which are velvet shoes used by the gondoliers in Venice, and I think every Venetian use them as slippers.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294793 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:44:54 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2294793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you are finding so much good stuff that is on-brand, and complements the existing wardrobe -- it just makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294739 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:54:11 +0000 Sal 2294739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really lovely additions Jenn. I think after a tumultuous time finding joy where you can is important. And after a few years of very low buys-some years the right things are more available.</p> <p>It’s all got a luxe look but in a artistic earthy way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294719 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:42:10 +0000 Jenn 2294719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Stagiaire Fash,</b><i> "You don’t need to “earn” the right to enjoy these things."&nbsp;</i>Thanks for that reminder. It's important.</p> <p>I think, with a few exceptions, almost all of my wardrobe is in Finds, marked "wardrobe." My spreadsheet has everything-- 71 clothing items, plus another 30 or so pieces of gear/sleepwear, and 20-odd scarves, hats, and bags.</p> <p><b>Joy,&nbsp;</b>it bugs me to have too many colors. I like the way a limited palette immediately narrows down my options.</p> <p><b>chewyspaghetti,&nbsp;</b>it's funny that I thought moving to SoCal would mean not having to worry about big seasonal temperature swings. &nbsp;Even though we <i>don't</i> have the big swings, I'm finding that I feel the difference between, say 60° and 70° way more than I used to.</p> <p><b>Jessikams,&nbsp;</b>not yet! (I did see your previous comment, and the brain really works in mysterious ways, doesn't it?)</p> <p><b>Bijou,&nbsp;</b>I actually preordered that Poetry dress months ago. I have been waiting patiently.</p> <p><b>Jaime,&nbsp;</b>I love that feeling of something just slotting in seamlessly.</p> <p><b>Runcarla,&nbsp;</b>I barely dare hope that they ALL work out, but fingers crossed!</p> <p><b>Jules,&nbsp;</b>it makes a huge difference when &nbsp;your colors are available. It's why I rarely shop much in the spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294713 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:08:14 +0000 Anonymous 2294713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like how coordinated your colors are. You always look fabulous. I love that brown and how well it works with black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294711 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:59:20 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2294711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your finds have about 150 items, including a lot of jewelry, some hats, and other items not always included as “clothes”. Is that your whole wardrobe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294706 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:08:14 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2294706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s all very in line with your style and will have longevity. You have a very tightly curated closet. There’s nothing wrong with expanding it a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294658 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:20:06 +0000 Anonymous 2294658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have great insight on what you need and what will work for you. &nbsp;Congratulations on a wardrobe well curated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294652 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:42:43 +0000 Jessikams 2294652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>your new items are very YoU so you don’t seem to have gone completely off the rails….. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294649 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 04:18:53 +0000 slim cat 2294649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect new things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294643 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 03:37:46 +0000 rachylou 2294643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294640 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 03:34:29 +0000 Bijou 2294640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the fit and fabrication is perfect on these additions. The Poetry dress, shoes and pants are particularly wise purchases as getting the right shade of brown can be hard to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294633 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 02:34:46 +0000 Jaime 2294633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything fits so seamlessly into your style that they all seem like you've had them for years (in a good way!), if that makes sense. You are not going to get criticism for me (or this forum) for shopping a bit more than usual obviously! Enjoy these beautiful pieces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294607 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:32:59 +0000 Carla 2294607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing speaks to impulse or frivolity here. &nbsp;I hope they&nbsp;<i>all&nbsp;</i>work out. &nbsp;Good to see more ‘colour’ - and what a gorgeous colour for you, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294569 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:58:42 +0000 Jules 2294569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything looks great! I especially envy the pants - I love that shape.<br /> I have bought a ton in the past two months and part of it is that my colours are available - chocolate, taupe, darker greens. I love your warmer browns and olives too. I did basically need a new post Covid office capsule, but the available colours have made it way more fun and easy. If that hadn’t been the case, I would probably still be squeezing myself into too-tight skinny jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294564 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:52:53 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2294564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all so you! Idk your $$ situation at all, other what you just said about a different income bracket, so here’s to comfort! You don’t need to “earn” the right to enjoy these things. They really are just the right cuts &amp; colors for you, and the fabrics sound wonderful. </p> <p>I hear you on acclimation to a new environment taking a while. I think part of it is that we need to go through the change of seasons, so we can get the feeling of the whole cycle, how each part relates to the others. It takes a couple iterations because weather isn’t exactly the same year to year. I just realized that the chilly springs I’ve had here were not departures from the norm; they’re something to plan for. And now I’m off to a locale where spring temp swings are about like June here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294558 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:44:56 +0000 Jenn 2294558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz,&nbsp;</b>the last few years have been so strange! I read somewhere that it takes three years to acclimate to a new location, but I honestly think 2020 and 2021 didn't count. &nbsp;Heck, I'm not even sure 2022 did, given that we've had to be a lot more careful than many. You are very right that there's still some acclimatization going on. I'm also, if I'm being honest, acclimatizing to being in a different income demographic that has allowed me to indulge in some more luxe-feeling pieces than I was previously able to afford. Lots of guilt issues happening there, but I'm working through it and I love the way my newer clothes feel to wear.</p> <p><b>Minaminu,&nbsp;</b>I was actually inspired to start looking for new flats by your Vuoris. After browsing there and finding nothing quite right for me, I started getting ads for the Birdies and was smitten. New brand to me, so I hope the fit works.</p> <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>you are the BEST cheerleader.</p> <p><b>Janet,&nbsp;</b>I cleared out my holding zone a few months ago and it really feels like it opened up not just physical, but mental space. &nbsp;Hooray for having room to mindfully expand.</p> <p><b>LJP,&nbsp;</b>I hope those pants aren't too low of a rise, because then they won't work for me! I know what you mean about the rise of pull-ons, though. I'm not a huge fan of the saggy-crotch look they can get either.</p> <p><b>Nikki</b>, glad I could provide some vicarious pleasure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294542 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:19:16 +0000 Anonymous 2294542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am enjoying your shopping frenzy Fabulous pieces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294538 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:14:36 +0000 Janet 2294538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been on a small bit of a run lately too. But I also cleaned a lot out of my closet, and have a little room for some carefully chosen replacements. I’m being super picky! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294537 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:13:06 +0000 LJP 2294537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh geez , I want all of these pieces ! You find the best things from lesser - known brands . I love the rusty coloured pants because they look nicely lower - rise which makes a pull on sit nicer ( on me anyways ) . And that Poetry dress !! I need that . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294536 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:13:05 +0000 Janet 2294536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all so beautifully consistent with your style, and you’ve had so much to cope with this year that I think you more than deserve your new goodies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294535 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:08:40 +0000 Angie 2294535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoooo! Go Team Shop :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Loving all the additions!</p> <p>What <b>Suz,</b> said.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenn</b>, you are VERY thoughtful when you shop. Please carry on and ENJOY!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-frenzy#post-2294534 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:54:25 +0000 Minaminu 2294534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>aw those velvet flats look amazing! you are getting some nice pieces in your favourite shade of brown, what a fab capsule!&nbsp; </p>