https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:43:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1139486 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:55:59 +0000 T 1139486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your list - I think you may have inspired me to look into gaps in my own closet &amp; get cracking on a list </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1139391 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:28:08 +0000 Elly 1139391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy-- thanks for the idea-- I'm hard to fit in both flats and pumps (which is probably a big reason why I don't own a pair-- haven't made it a priority) but if I see a nice mixed metallic I will definitely try on. I may be asking too much out of these 2 pairs of shoes, but I would love something flat I could wear to work in the summer with jeans or a skirt but also wear to some events, and pumps I could wear to a gallery opening with a column of black look, out to dinner, or to a more somber occasion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1139366 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:48:01 +0000 Anonymous 1139366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, there are metallics that seem to blend with either silver or gold like a greyed or tarnished bronze or taupey silver. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1139360 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:39:39 +0000 Elly 1139360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some things I am really inspired to hunt down because I think they will be insanely practical for my lifestyle or have been something I've been aching to own for a while now. That said, I won't turn down alternative pieces that I stumble across when shopping for other items, so long as they fufill similar purposes. Luckily, I don't often have an opportunity to browse in store, which cuts down on impulse buys. Plus, I always try on and have a pretty good sense of what "feels" like me, and have been pretty sucessful in the last couple of years avoiding items that don't work with anything else I already own. So here is to hoping! </p> <p>If anything I will probably end up with fewer pieces than outlined here, simply because I won't find everything I want (esp. not within my budget). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1139042 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:34:05 +0000 shemarie 1139042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so impressed by your organization and discipline!&nbsp;What&nbsp;a well-thought out and impressive list!&nbsp; I have random, vague ideas floating around my brain; hence my shopping trips are frustrating and end up generally a mission in futility.&nbsp; And my closet it not cohesive in the least.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing...I'm learning so much hear from all of you fabulous, stylish&nbsp;veterans! </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1138978 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:48:58 +0000 Ingunn 1138978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great list! Will you be able to stick to it? I try to plan ahead, too, but it's difficult not to get sidetracked. This year I'l be focusing on my fall/winter pieces since I upgraded my spring/summer wardrobe quite heavily last year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1138934 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:19:51 +0000 viva 1138934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really great list. Mine has been evolving very slowly. I'm just amazed that yours is so comprehensive. Do you expect it to evolve, or to stay pretty close to this? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137649 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:02:58 +0000 Alassë 1137649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Impressively well-thought-out list, Elly! It's nice to see your color palette and wardrobe taking shape in your head. I wish you luck in your shopping expeditions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137524 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:34:43 +0000 Elly 1137524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa-- that is a great question. I probably won't space out the shopping much-- just enough to make sure new purchases get worn and tested out right away so I know I am going the right direction. I know that the sassy sweatshirts are high priority since I could be using them now and will continue to use them through the summer season. At least one nice black pullover sweater would also be great for several upcoming events. I also know that if I am going to pick up anything else that screams winter it will have to be now, even though I have 4 months left. </p> <p>Beyond that, I know I will be doing a lot of shopping (hopefully) when I make trips to the city in late march and early april. I hope to pick up a few items on clearance if the bargain is right, but mostly shop for spring. Bras and denim will also be on the list. I could probably squeeze a trip to shop in ABQ in in the early summer or early fall with my mother. Everything else will have to be online.</p> <p>Then I plan on shopping NAS, and shopping early for fall. I think I will try to utilize transitional seasons to shop for the blouses for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137514 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:23:41 +0000 Elly 1137514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel-- I don't have a limited color pallette in mind like some ladies use. However, most of my bottoms are neutrals (denim, black, grey/dark brown) and most of the jackets I will be purchasing should also be neutrals (olive, navy or charcoal or black). I already own two pairs of burgundy/dark red shoes, so that comes into play somewhere-- but the new boots only look off when worn with hot pink-- for the most part they function as neutrals. My glasses are black/charcoal and purple, but once again, they pretty much look good with anything. However, I do wear a lot of black and will be purchasing a bit more of it.&nbsp; Beyond that-- I'm naturally drawn to the warm colors (red, purple, orange, coral, golden yellow, camel, greens) but I have and wear blue and turquoise. </p> <p>I do want to make sure whatever knit skirt (the last one was horrible for finding tops to go with-- but it still got worn a ton) I purchase has a lot of pair options, as well as the two colored sweaters with my blouses. Picking a color for shoes will also be a challenge, since my first reaction is to go looking for ORANGE or RED flats and RED heels--- but am concern that that would limit their versatility since my only dresses currently are white blue and green jersey numbers, and I don't know how I feel about orange flats under my column of black or worn to job interviews or funerals. Instead maybe I will try a subtle metallic, but since I wear both metals that also leaves me torn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137501 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:09:44 +0000 Lisa 1137501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like a super list.&nbsp; Have you decided how you want to space out your shopping?&nbsp; One item a month, all at once? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137381 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 05:28:14 +0000 Anonymous 1137381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admire your discipline! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137360 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 04:40:48 +0000 Isabel 1137360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everyone, great list. And like Joy, I am wondering if you are doing a certain color palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137348 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 04:16:22 +0000 cheryl 1137348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great list. Sounds like you have everything well thought out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137149 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:34:19 +0000 Thistle 1137149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Terrific list. I am awed with people who can plan for summer with the weather we've been having! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137141 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:31:13 +0000 Elly 1137141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of the summer items are items I am replacing from 2009 (I was living in southern NM at the time, so had a large warm weather wardrobe that I've been using for our shorter summers since then). Many of the winter items are also replacements, but not necessarily of very similar items . . . Perhaps a jacket in for a jacket out, but most of the purchasing will be replacing or adding to my work wardrobe since this is the first time in a few years that I've worked full-time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137090 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 23:40:42 +0000 Jewell 1137090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like you're off to a great start with your 2014 shopping list all planned out! I recently did the same. Would you say your replacement pieces outnumber the wardrobe refreshers on this list?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137085 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 23:36:22 +0000 Anonymous 1137085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your planning is inspiring. Do you have certain colors in mind? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1137069 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 22:47:12 +0000 MRL 1137069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, I am quite impressed as you have obviously spent a good deal of time and thought on this. One of the things I have vowed to do is just that!<br />I,m good for winter but need to start thinking about spring:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-list--2014#post-1136972 Sun, 12 Jan 2014 20:57:49 +0000 Elly 1136972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to try to fit as many of these items into my budget as I can find-- replacing summer clothes are a priority, as well as adding several sweaters and jackets for fall/winter. </p> <p>2 new work summer tops (plus<br /> several tank camis)</p> <p>2 new flowy tees, 2 new flowy<br /> tanks, tank or tee for skirt</p> <p>Rock tee</p> <p>Straight leg jeans</p> <p>BF jeans</p> <p>Denim shorts</p> <p>Knit skirt </p> <p>Knit dress</p> <p>Work flats</p> <p>Sandals</p> <p>Flips</p> <p>Sneakers </p> <p>Jean jacket</p> <p>For a total of 11-12<br /> spring/summer/early fall and AZ outfits</p> <p>3 new pullover sweaters</p> <p>1 heavy casual cardi</p> <p>&nbsp;Casual Thermal layer/Henley</p> <p>Heatgear or merino underlayer</p> <p>2 blouses</p> <p>1-2 sassy sweatshirts</p> <p>Army jacket</p> <p>Knit blazer</p> <p>Ponte pants</p> <p>2 pair boots (for a total of<br /> 11-12 fall/winter work outfits)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Knit lounge shorts, leggings, 2<br /> tunics</p> <p>1 embellished or interesting cut<br /> blouse (cocktail wear)</p> <p>Pumps</p> <p>Dressy cardi</p> <p>Flannel, Cargo pants, polo</p>