https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:50:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you/page/2#post-1463680 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:59:36 +0000 Daria 1463680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I truly admire you.. It wouldn't even occur to me to return my newly purchased clothes to fund car repair! I guess it was not meant to be, since you obviously had doubts about them.<br />Slight OT - I was going to comment that used to live in Canada (in Montreal though)&nbsp;but never heard of "that store". It turns out however that they are part of Laura which I'm of course familiar with. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you/page/2#post-1463659 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 01:13:58 +0000 Kristin L 1463659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eek! I'm sorry Shannon. I like your attitude about it. And I like bettycrocker's idea about using it a reason not to be pressured into buying something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you/page/2#post-1463510 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:31:23 +0000 lyn67 1463510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's life happening all.the.time. BTW hope you tried them on at least(save the picties, too, if&nbsp;you made some). You can always&nbsp;purchase them later, again:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you/page/2#post-1463486 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:46:04 +0000 Anonymous 1463486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, you could use the car as a reason not to buy anything a salesperson is trying to talk you into taking home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you/page/2#post-1463479 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:32:49 +0000 Gaylene 1463479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laughing at Lisa's description of "that" store as her desperation stop. I'm relieved to know that I'm not alone in having a hard time figuring out its "style" vibe. And I can't help smiling at the thought of a car as a useful tool in honing one's fashion sensibilities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you/page/2#post-1463475 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:15:44 +0000 Anonymous 1463475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I throw one last thought into this thread? &nbsp;I was thinking about this yesterday, and you know something interesting? "That" store, the one where you bought these pieces......well I bet you the clothes I have that I wear the least, and often regret having bought , all come from there. &nbsp;I use it as a default store when I'm trying to find something and am having no success in my usual places. &nbsp;It's a hodgepodge of prints, and textures and studs and sequins and a lot of other s**^ , and it's often hard to pull out things are really going to stand the test of time. &nbsp;Unfortunately too, they all know me there (the asst manager Heather is an old friend) and I end up getting talked into things I don't really want or like or aren't my thing. &nbsp;<br />Why am I telling you all of this? &nbsp;Maybe this IS a blessing in disguise and this isn't quite the source for your best look either? &nbsp;Anyways....... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you/page/2#post-1463358 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 12:46:00 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1463358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I didn't get back to this thread yesterday - the afternoon/evening turned out to be just too darned busy. Imagine - work and life getting in the way of my YLF time - lol!</p> <p>Thanks for the commiseration and "therapy" ladies. It's all good. And I'm thinking maybe it's one of those strange "blessing in disguise" things. This will give me a bit of time to really think about my style, where I want it to go, and how to achieve that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463260 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 04:35:02 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1463260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG--the asteroid test. This thread is so enlightening! The things I learn here at YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463249 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 03:53:41 +0000 Jaime 1463249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course you had to choose the brakes. Perhaps it just means something better is around the corner.&nbsp;I am a bit distracted by Rachy's koan though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463178 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:56:13 +0000 Deborah 1463178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your are a wise woman with balanced priorities:)&nbsp; Sorry about the car and the expense but I agree, you have many nice skirts but only one car to get you from A to B. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463174 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:37:47 +0000 unfrumped 1463174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It will all work out in the end! Good attitude. You have great things and can wait until the time is right. Overall you are&nbsp; making very focused choices, which is paying off for you in style quotient. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463172 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:36:26 +0000 Kirstjen 1463172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh. &nbsp;Not fun. &nbsp;My mantra for times like that: This too shall pass. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463169 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:32:22 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1463169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And.. I just went and read your original post. &nbsp; To me, the fact that you woke up at 4am, bothered about those clothes, is very telling. &nbsp; They ARE lovely, but I am guessing they are not exactly what you want. &nbsp;I feel like maybe you talked yourself into loving and wanting them, further along in the thread.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463168 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:29:47 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1463168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're absolutely right. &nbsp; A car that stops when it's supposed to definitely trumps pretty clothes.</p> <p>And there will always be pretty clothes waiting for you, down the line :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463167 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:26:21 +0000 shedev 1463167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good call, Shannon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463164 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 23:14:48 +0000 rabbit 1463164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashion is fleeting but a safe car is a lifesaver. &nbsp; Good call </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463152 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:37:40 +0000 Anonymous 1463152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've learned something new here today: &nbsp;the rachylou asteroid test. &nbsp;I quite like that one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463126 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:44:45 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1463126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you are caught up, let me know and we can go find you some even more fabulous pieces. &nbsp;<br />It is a shame though since the jacket was truly amazing on you. &nbsp;Perhaps it will come on sale in a month or so and you will be able to snap it up at a lower price.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463117 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:19:33 +0000 Vicki 1463117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry you have to do the returns, but happy you've got a good attitude and a great sense of humor&nbsp;about it, which are the best items to have in the long run. &nbsp;I just know you have a snappy skirt in that closet of your somewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463116 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 21:17:00 +0000 celia 1463116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, although the items were great I am actually happy for you. The fact that you lived up to your priorities is what truly makes you Fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463107 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:56:58 +0000 Thistle 1463107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah well, stinks about the car, but at least you have the ability to cover it. And there will be other lovelies&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463105 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:54:16 +0000 Keturah 1463105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, Shannon!! I'm so sorry!! I love Racheylou's test though!&nbsp;</p> <p>This kinda happened to me... I was all set to make some spring/summer purchases (and probably far too many, let me be honest!)&nbsp;and then I got notice I have to move out of my uber-affordable condo by end of May. Not knowing what I will find for my next place and the monthly cost, I need to save the pennies. No more dropping $25-30 for a new blouse whenever I feel like it ;)</p> <p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463100 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:40:08 +0000 Anonymous 1463100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My DH is having to put his parents in a nursing home, and we have to foot the bill for a little while, so it's "Shop the NH charges" for us until Medicaid kicks in (we're moving them to a NH in another state so they can be near his sister, who doesn't work outside the home and can make the necessary surprise visits to keep the staff on their toes.)&nbsp;But hey, it's life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463095 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:32:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1463095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laurinda - LOL! Yeah, I've done the Shop Your Cat's Veterinarian bills one too :)</p> <p>Astrid - aaaahhhh...you in my head today? You know, I'm not all that disappointed. Although I truly love the items and had a wonderful day with Dianthus while shopping, I don't <i>NEED</i> them and I'll shop later when caught up with the car bills. </p> <p>Sharan - ha! You don't know how expensive those items were! All returned will cover a little more than half the car bill :)</p> <p>Onwards ladies </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463076 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:30:06 +0000 viva 1463076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou is wise. Sometimes I am relieved when something like this happens. It's good to be reminded of priorities, and there will definitely be more shopping down the road. We're all happy you'll be safe driving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463074 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:28:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1463074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so wise, Shannon. My answer would be, "well, the skirt won't pay for the car anyway, so might as well keep it." Not the most responsible attitude, but&nbsp; there you have it. <br />There will be other cool wardrobe finds, of course! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463043 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:20:44 +0000 Suz 1463043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that is sad news, Shannon. But I agree absolutely with your priorities! Ignoring the brakes is not fashionable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463037 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:12:37 +0000 Summer 1463037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Life has a strange sense of humour, Shannon. &nbsp;Sorry you have to let your pretty things go.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463034 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:05:49 +0000 rachylou 1463034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is like the bad boyfriend/girlfriend test: If an asteroid smashed through the roof and hit your bf/gf... would you secretly be a little relieved? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sometimes-life-decides-for-you#post-1463029 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:01:12 +0000 Nebraskim 1463029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Man, that's a bummer, Shannon. The good news is the items are still returnable and you won't have to break the bank to finance both fun and less fun purchases. Had you had to struggle to pay for them, that would always lau a sort of guilt-trip on the items, which would negate the happiness factor&nbsp; anyway. </p> <p>I'm in Joy's boat, shopping on a retirement income but also not having any place really to wear stuff anyway, so I have to live vicariously through you all. </p>