https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:47:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692833 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 11:49:37 +0000 Suz 1692833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much. You've made such great points.</p> <p><b>Shevia,</b> that's right. Silver in accessories and also in the hair...I was probably more used to that already as a blonde. But my blonde had started to lose its lustre, whereas the silver still has it.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, I agree, I can afford to go a bit bolder and less classic now if I wish -- the hair may balance this. Looking forward to it.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenn</b>, so interesting that you could not wear red after making the change. I think my own range of red has expanded. More on that later!</p> <p><b>Smittie</b> -- "coyote" -- ha! I like it over here on the wild side. &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Nishaa,</b> thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Amy</b> -- yes! I have a leopard print scarf like that; it will still work. I'm sad anyway, though, because it was great to have an easily available patterned item I could draw on for cohesion. But such is life. &nbsp;I'll find a substitute. &nbsp;Lyn, you are also right, of course -- if make use of two leopard items there will be enough cohesion for it to work. Tan's a pretty awful colour on me in general so a solid won't work, but there are options.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>JAileen</b>, you're way too modest. I have seen a glimpse of you in your favoured olives and greys and you look great.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;I'm off to post the second in my series of discoveries.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692802 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:47:32 +0000 Jaime 1692802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love this Suz! The last three (white jacket, blue top, lilac top) are spectacular with your new hair! The thing about silver is that it is metallic - it positively gleems in the right light. I should try tightlining, I am just afraid of poking my eye out. Anyhow it is not just that the new hair is better (although to my biased eye it is) but that I think it gives you that statement that you have been trying to express. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692761 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:32:18 +0000 Brooklyn 1692761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting exercise and thanks so much for sharing. To me the one where the change is most dramatic is 9/10. You looked good in that colour combo before but now you look sensational. And of course the vivid cobalt and violet is fantastic on you. I do think your whole look is bolder now, so you could go bolder in your outfits (if you wanted to). I look forward to seeing what you do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692753 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:40:09 +0000 jenanded 1692753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, how great to have both sets of pics. Most has been said before but just to repeat- love the drama of your hair, the statement earrings and your colours work even better here. Joy is so wise about how the natural colour itself will keep morphing. After red being my go to colour as a celtic brunette, I was no longer able to wear it when I stopped colouring. I now have a couple of little pops of red this season and loving it. Tightlining and lash and brow tinting are important! Just stunning Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692752 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 03:23:12 +0000 Anonymous 1692752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #13 because it's so 80's, kewl, and goes really well with grey hair!<br /> When I look at the before and afters, I see a difference at head level but it's very hard for me to say you look better or worse in an outfit because of your hair.<br /> I think your natural hair is a beautiful "coyote" colour and it'll be fun to see what you do with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692735 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 02:15:07 +0000 Nishaa 1692735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing..<br /> Love #10, 12, 13.but specially #13. I see the short-hair-big-earring trend incorporated beautifully. It looks like a part of your personality. This is going to be my motivation when I go short and grey. Not soon though.</p> <p>You rock. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692732 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 02:01:44 +0000 Amy 1692732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Luckily, there is &nbsp;leopard print with backgrounds other than tan. I frequently wear those with grey and white backgrounds. They look better on me, usually. Maybe they would work for you too?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692729 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 01:48:47 +0000 Lyn D. 1692729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny I was just thinking about leopard print last night in bed (as you do!)<br />and was wondering if it will have to go.<br />It still picks up your skin tones but might also need a similar shade elsewhere to blend it in?&nbsp;<br />I will save my which blue comments until your next post!<br />Must add that you are looking so lovely in all these pics, and I appreciate all the work that went into them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692723 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 01:01:18 +0000 JAileen 1692723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're such a quick learner. Even though I went grey a few years ago, I feel like I could learn from you. I look forward to seeing what you do with your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692717 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:51:39 +0000 Suz 1692717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Rachy</b>, <b>Greenjeans</b>, thank you for the kind words.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie,</b> yes -- I have a picture of my pre-YLF pixie that is, I think, about the length I will aim for -- shorter and more textured and jagged than my asymmetrical cut, but a bit longer and softer than the current cut. I'll show you all when it gets time for my next trim so we can consider what direction to go. Fortunately, my hairdresser is really great so she will understand immediately if I give her a good image to work from. She needs photos, though -- words are hopeless!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692708 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:35:20 +0000 Angie 1692708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I LOVE the idea of growing your hair a little longer. Softer, and my guess is - even MORE dramatic. (I hear you on knitted bottoms. That's why my harems are silky and woven, and I wear jeans under my shirt dresses and tunics).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips/page/2#post-1692704 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:27:53 +0000 rachylou 1692704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omg. You do the best threads, Suz. It is immensely educational to see the same outfits with different hair. These all still (?) work tremendously, but with your new hair... Definitely bolder. Really quite vividly energetic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692699 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:16:43 +0000 Greenjeans 1692699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks for taking the time to do this. &nbsp;Interesting and super-instructional. &nbsp;The new look has something transcendent about it. &nbsp;You have transcended yourself and are onto something new. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692698 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:07:19 +0000 Suz 1692698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, <b>Robin! &nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692697 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:06:56 +0000 Suz 1692697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry for the interruption -- thank &nbsp;you all for your thoughtful responses. I love hearing from you all.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Vicki, Karie</b>,&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2014/05/tightliner-how-to-make-your-eyes-look-bigger.html">"tightlining"</a> is lining the inside of the lid above the water line but below where the lashes start to grow. You can then add your usual liner above the lash line if you wish.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xsiwlerozo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xsiwlerozo</a>&nbsp; (more variations in technique also once you look.) It makes the eyelashes look a bit thicker and the eyes "pop" but it's very subtle. Depends on which colours you use, of course.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree that the orchid is a great colour for me. Fuchsia (a bit brighter/ warmer also looks great).&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Chris, </b>you're right that the grey in the top is a bit blue-grey. A really nice tone.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you, <b>Summer!</b></p> <p><b>Joy,</b> you are an ongoing inspiration and a fount of wisdom. Thank you for sharing your considered experience. I love you in your light neutrals!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I am going to keep your footwear suggestions in mind for NAS!! :)</p> <p><b>Peri,</b> thanks. The earrings are Nickel and Suede -- in case you are interested, LOL.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Peggy</b>, that is a good point -- grey is at least "lighter" and grey as silver is definitely festive and fun. It sounds like you are going through quite the transition yourself -- wow!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Brenda,</b> that is very interesting -- I wonder if you wear less grey because you used to have dark hair and now miss the contrast? Thank you for popping in, by the way, and I would love to see your hair!!</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, you are so sweet. Thank you so much. I think I will grow the hair a little bit so it is softer while still being bold, if that makes sense. And yes -- I will try items like the butt-vest again -- though not in that fabrication. It felt too pajama -like an unstructured so that even if it had looked ok, it felt awful on me. I need structure. &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Skylurker,</b> thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Carter,</b> thank you so much - and guess what? I will have more to say about black in a future post. &nbsp;:)</p> <p><b>Sue</b>, that is so sweet of you to say. Thank you.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692694 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:03:36 +0000 RobinF 1692694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so interesting to see the comparisons. I liked your before looks but the new looks somehow lighter? You have great shoes and I agree that the purple looks fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692679 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:58:31 +0000 Vicki 1692679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so much fun to see both sets of photos, Suz, and how the "color" of an outfit changes in dram with the "color" of your hair. &nbsp;I really like the new look you're proving that one's natural coloring blends beautifully with one's natural hair color. &nbsp;There's an effortless beauty to it all.</p> <p>The fuchsia outfit with the amazing earrings is a stunner and I love the blues and greys, too, with white.</p> <p>Just so I understand, isn't tightlining applying the eyeliner as close as possible to the lash line? &nbsp;I know some people do it with a pencil and make dots, with a little wiggle and blending. &nbsp;I use a gel liner with a brush and have been quite happy with this application, because it's smudge-proof.</p> <p>Also, what was Angie referring to when she said "butt vest" in her response?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692678 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:57:43 +0000 Karie 1692678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never heard of tightlining, I'll have to look that up. Your gray hair totally compliments your skin tone and, combined with the short 'do, gives your outfits a bit of edge. The colors of the last two tops are absolute perfection on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692658 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:38:13 +0000 Chris987 1692658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so stunning in all these outfits in BOTH hair versions that I'm having a hard time thinking of much to say about before and after. I do sort of see the issue with the brown leopard shoes but I still love the outfit. The grey striped top seems to have just a touch of blue so it goes well with both hair colors. And I agree that fuscia is to die for on you! Wonder if it will be "in" this fall....i always seem to want colors that are not "in" when I want them Hope you have better luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692654 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:21:36 +0000 Summer 1692654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful, Suz. I have to agree with Angie - well, who wouldn't? - that 10,12 and 13 are simply stunning.&nbsp; The bolder colours near your face, and the silver shoes set off your hair colour to perfection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692652 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 22:21:14 +0000 Anonymous 1692652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz,I'm not sure if I commented on your other thread. As I was going grey, I did emphasize brows more and used self tanner on my face to add more color/contrast. I noticed that tanned grey haired people looked more youthful.<br /> In the early grey years I loved crisp optic white and still do, but more on the bottom. My best white has gotten softer or more silvery. Grey hair continues to change. I wear more light neutrals, especially pale clear grays and taupes. As you know, all greys are not equal and you need to find your best ones. I can see a blue/grey looking great on you rather than muddy greys. At first I wore lots of jewel tones. Now they don't do much for me except that I still like a sapphire blue and ink. Your best colors will continue to change on this journey. I first wore black for the first time ever and loved it. I still wear it but not as much.<br /> As for leopard, look for one with black and grey and white. My favorite piece also has blue in the mix. I love snake as my favorite animal print and hair bookender. Silver, pewter, black and white color-block, and light grey are favorite footwear colors. White and nudes are good.<br /> Just stay alert to how you look and feel in various color and reevaluate every couple of years. Right now you look amazing in bright white and that blue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692644 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:59:36 +0000 Peri 1692644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 10, 12... and 13 especially! Favorite color of course, but I also love the earrings putting that color so close to your face. Very flattering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692642 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:57:58 +0000 Suz 1692642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for the compliments and suggestions. These are GREAT.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Carla</b>, you are bang on. I agree that I am probably going to have to let leopard take a back seat. It's a shame, because I found it so very useful with the blonde. I guess I'll be looking for more snakeskin or possibly pony or zebra. I really love a patterned belt/ bag/ shoe.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't have the fuchsia suit, alas...I let it go because it didn't feel modern enough in cut. But I am on the lookout for a new one. :)</p> <p>Thank you, <b>Deb</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Style Fan</b>, thank you so much for those makeup recommendations. Great tip to make an appointment. I can call ahead to Holt's.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Style Fan, Sara</b> -- that radiant orchid colour has always been one of my best. I'm going to look for more in that tone. It's not as easy to find, some seasons, alas.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>MsMaven</b>, you have a good eye. I also feel that the chambray is a bit "off." I actually have a whole post waiting in line about the change to my best blues. Stay tuned!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Amy,</b> thank you!</p> <p><b>Joyce</b>, it's a form of eyelining that is done on the inner eyelid -- sounds gross but is actually quite easy with a tutorial or two on Youtube! &nbsp;Angie explained it in a blog post.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Roxanna,</b> thank you, and it is interesting that many of your changes are similar! You look beautiful in blush and creamy white.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sally, Carter, Sue, Angie, Skylurker,&nbsp;</b> thank you so much. Back to say more once I deliver my daughter to her lesson.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692641 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:56:20 +0000 Classically Casual 1692641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a person with quite a few years of exploring what it means to go grey, here are my best thoughts, really just a compulation of what I've learned on the forum: bookend with silver or grey shoes/sneakers/boots/sandals and wear grey pants/jeans frequently. ( Be a partial column of grey, LOL) </p> <p>I find silver footwear to be fun and festive. As you already know, grey pants provide all sorts of opportunity for color as vibrant as you wish near your face. I personally find grey as a neutral to be more cheerful in the dark months than navy or black.</p> <p>My current dilemma is the opposite of yours. My hair stylist unexpectedly talked me into a rinse that covers most of my grey, and I'm enjoying the change, until I introduce all my grey clothing which now isn't the unifying<br /> background anymore. It's always something, isn't it?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692638 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:42:09 +0000 Carla 1692638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't get over how well your natural colour works with your skin tone. My favourite outfit is #10, and the outfit you posted the other day - jeans with a black button down? Do you still have the fuchsia suit?</p> <p>It is interesting that the leopard and pinto footwear seems a little off to me. You will need to find an accessory to bookend with them now that your hair isn't the match for them. The strappy silver shoes might be a better match with #6. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692635 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:37:13 +0000 deb 1692635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, you definitely need more of that blue. I just love the new hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692632 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:28:58 +0000 Style Fan 1692632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all the outfits on you but that purple (lilac whatever) is amazing.&nbsp; Just WOW.&nbsp; Wear it often.&nbsp; You look more edgy with your new hair.&nbsp; </p> <p>Make up suggestions.&nbsp; You can make an appointment with a MAC artist through the website.&nbsp; Also, Laura Mercier, Nars and Bobbi Brown are favourites.&nbsp; I have a preference for the counters at Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street.&nbsp; For MAC there is a MAC pro on Bloor Street.&nbsp; I did go to a MAC artist at the Bay on Bloor and Yonge.&nbsp; He was wonderful.&nbsp; I wish I could remember his name.<br />The new Nordstroms may have something too.</p> <p>Make an appointment with an artist.&nbsp; I have just walked up to the counters over the years and sometimes they are available and sometimes they are busy.&nbsp; I would not go on a Saturday.&nbsp; Zoo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692628 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 21:05:03 +0000 Sara L. 1692628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, interesting series of photos.&nbsp; Thanks for taking the time to put these together.&nbsp; I really enjoyed seeing the two versions of your hair with the same outfit.&nbsp; While you look good&nbsp;in the neutral outfits, the cobalt blue and lilac are my favorites here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692627 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:59:43 +0000 MsMaven 1692627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, just Wow! Thanks for doing this side by side. Probably a pain but very educational. I think you look fabulous in the white and in 12 &amp; 13 Also that first outfit--the top is navy, right? The only one that I think is okay but not fabulous is 6. You look fine, but not bold enough for your new hair. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/silver-style-shift-part-1-angies-top-tips#post-1692626 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:59:42 +0000 amiable 1692626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! &nbsp;You look amazing with grey hair - I agree, it's fresh, modern and radiates strength. &nbsp; Your side-by-side outfits prove that grey is really the right choice for you. &nbsp;Well done! </p>