https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 03:42:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556612 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:33:17 +0000 Louise 556612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/category/mom-on-the-go/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/category/mom-on-the-go/</a> this is the link to the mom on the go formulas. They are in the archives, which you can find on the home page. Go to the top of this page towards the right hand side and click on home, then scroll down the home page and half way down ish on the right are links sections of the archive, they are in grey boxes, under the grey boxes is a link to the complete archives x</p> <p>ETA I've just noticed when you follow the link I gave at the top, the archives are to the right of that page anyway x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556604 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:35:21 +0000 CocoLion 556604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a lot of retailers have spring must-haves lists:</p> <p>Gap: <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=79305&#038;mlink=5646,4628726,sub1&#038;clink=4628726" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/cate.....nk=4628726</a></p> <p>Bloomingdales: <a href="http://www.bloomingdaleslist.com/home/stylist-for-her" rel="nofollow">http://www.bloomingdaleslist.c.....st-for-her</a></p> <p>Banana Republic is listed as "outfits we love" but the pictures are useful: <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=50356" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....?cid=50356</a></p> <p>And I like Birdie Bell's picks over at Piperlime: <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=72152" rel="nofollow">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....?cid=72152</a></p> <p>Macy's: <a href="http://www1.macys.com/campaign/social?campaign_id=148&#038;channel_id=1" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/campaign.....annel_id=1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556430 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:29:12 +0000 Alicia 556430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quick question: where do I find angie's formulas? Is there one spot on the site I can see them? I must be missing it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556427 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:28:37 +0000 soobee 556427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in Queensland Australia, and from what I hear, Florida has a similar climate? I have found that a few eye catching, chunky necklaces and several (or in my case, loads!) of different handbags can really change the look of some basic pieces. As I can't layer for many months of the year, I use handbags to add colour (color) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556407 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:10:17 +0000 Alicia 556407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas!!! Thank you so much! I'll keep you posted on my progress </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556257 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:36:35 +0000 lyn* 556257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd also go for bright accessories - they offer a nice pop of colour with the clothes you have while waiting for an upgrade :)</p> <p>That Ann Taylor orange belt is gorgeeeeouuuuus! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556246 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:24:18 +0000 Elly 556246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I agree with the ladies that the first thing I would do is update the bras and undies, and jeans if you wear them regularly. Also, the hair and glasses if you wear them/haven't updated in a while. Otherwise trendy things will look "off" next to dated hair or glasses and the fit of clothes can be affected by bras and undies. </p> <p>However, from there I think everyone builds a wardrobe differently. If it seems overwhelming to "stock up on basics", then maybe you should take it slowly and go one outfit at a time. If you see a trend or piece you like that you think you could wear in your climate and with your lifestyle, start there!</p> <p> For example, if you find a floaty blouse you think will work then you can search out the basics that go with it to make an outfit. Maybe you need a slim jean skirt and some nice wedge sandals, and a great bag. Maybe you already have some earrings or a watch that will look great. Then you have one complete new outfit. From there you can take the jean skirt and find a striped T, or a more structured woven top that also looks good with it. Maybe the wedges still work, or maybe you need new shoes or different accessories to make it into a great outfit. Let's say you buy some great flats that would also look good with a sundress or clamdiggers. You can look for a great dress that participates in a trend too. </p> <p>Pretty soon you have 6 or 7 great everyday outfits. You can determine how many you need and how many items are "trendy"--- even if your ikat blouse doesn't float your boat next year, you still have the clamdiggers, denim skirt, wedges, striped T, ect. Maybe at this point you decide you want a few more everyday things, otherwise you might decide that you are comfortable with what you have to start, and you want to live with these clothes and see how it works out for awhile. Otherwise, maybe you need to work on other "capsules" like making sure you have something appropriate to wear to things that come up frequently, like funerals, weddings, church, dates, whatever comes up in your life.</p> <p> I personally don't think there is any problems with trendy items, so long as you aren't trying to build a wardrobe of all the fun new things only, with nothing that will stick around for more than one season, or nothing to ground your "fun" pieces. Or trying to update outdated things that aren't flattering or appropriate by adding a new top or two. I think any of these approaches often lead to feeling like a failure. Nothing is going to look right without a good bra, and good workhorse pieces to pair with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556174 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:19:39 +0000 qfbrenda 556174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you checked Angie's MOTG spring formulas? I would start there:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/07/23/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-1/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2008/07/.....-outfit-1/</a><br /> youlookfab.com/2008/07/31/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-2/<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/08/13/mom-on-the-go-flop-proof-outfit-3/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2008/08/.....-outfit-3/</a></p> <p>And I agree with your basics. Make sure your bras fit well. If you wear glasses, consider whether they need to be updated. Then I would start slowly finding items that would fit into Angie's formulas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556150 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:45:34 +0000 Anonymous 556150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately most sites have as must haves the dreaded frump length capri pants in bright colors. I'm planning to cut a pair off to hit the lower knee cap.<br /> I'd get jean skirts in dark and in white denim and longer, fitted shorts as basics for hot weather. Then they can be paired with sleeveless tops in knits or woven, whatever styles you like best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556140 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:36:36 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 556140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just went to their site and the main page had spring must-haves.</p> <p>Here it is.<br /> <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/cat/AT-Apparel/AT-SPRING-MUST-HAVES/cat780008?loc=HPBOX1_30Off_SelectFP&#038;ICID=HPBOX1_30Off_SelectFP_030112" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/c.....tFP_030112</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556131 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:18:46 +0000 Alicia 556131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Ann Taylor must Have list? I didn't know of such a thing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556087 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:24:42 +0000 Alicia 556087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Arrrgh! I don't even know what the basics are!! I live in south Florida. Not much layering. Hot! Shorts and sundresses mostly. But I still want to look chic. Thanks for the ideas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556052 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:42:27 +0000 chewyspaghetti 556052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're starting from scratch, I'd go for basics first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556049 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:41:25 +0000 Mrs Moo 556049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Starting from scratch - what an undertaking, best of luck!</p> <p>From what I gather (and don't necessarily take my word for it as I'm in the UK) it appears to be:</p> <p>* Coloured slim fit jeans (as mentioned above)<br /> * Coral, emerald green and various pastels (specifically pale pink and mint green) for colours<br /> * Florals, stripes and leopard print (at least that's what is all over the shops here) for blazers, blouses, shoes and bags</p> <p>I'm just starting with one or two, to not overwhelm my wardrobe with a specific trend, any of these would brighten up a closet for spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556024 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:55:32 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 556024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just looking at the Ann Taylor must-have list and it seems to include a lot of color. Colored slim jeans were prominent and should work for a MOTG. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556015 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:43:27 +0000 Louise 556015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm hoping Angie's Spring/ Summer must haves blog post will be out any day soon x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-must-haves#post-556003 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:16:12 +0000 Alicia 556003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am starting my new journey to leave my frumpy mom look behind and become a style diva!! I'm basically starting my wardrobe from scratch. What are the spring must haves? I subscribe to several fashion mags but find myself overwhelmed. I feel like I need a list to go by when I shop. Otherwise I come home empty handed or with something that never makes it into an outfit! Also, the mags have some cute ideas bit how do you work that into real life? Especially price wise? Ouch! </p>