https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:13:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794381 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:50:38 +0000 Bonnie 1794381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of your purchases. You have such an elegant style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794355 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:25:23 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1794355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your choices, too. The bracelet is amazing -- that double row of pearls is so eye-catching. MM LaFleur is full of temptations, though I haven't bought anything yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794351 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:17:21 +0000 cheryl 1794351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful bracelet and the other items are lovely as well. You have me wanting nude shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794214 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:04:50 +0000 Penny 1794214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much Angie, Robin, Viva, and Sisi! Looking forward to enjoying these pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794137 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:43:03 +0000 Angie 1794137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good shopping strategy, wardrobe plan, and items. ENJOY.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794120 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:27:34 +0000 RobinF 1794120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very beautiful items! &nbsp;I can see how these would fit an elegant and classy style. And with neutral colors will make them very versatile.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794110 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 12:01:47 +0000 viva 1794110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a very cohesive color story here, and all the items seem "elegant, refined, and versatile" so I would say, bravo! I also love the pearl bracelet. I think you will get a ton of mileage out of that piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794090 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:54:03 +0000 Sisi 1794090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a bunch of very well choosen, pretty and&nbsp;versatile items. You are good at putting together a functional wardrobe. Compliments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794056 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 05:46:59 +0000 Penny 1794056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Emily and MomOfThree! &nbsp;I love the shirred dress, too - it fits beautifully, has a lovely neckline, and is casual enough that I expect to wear it many weekends this spring and summer. &nbsp;Wore it yesterday with my four-month-old daughter and we took some great photos!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794049 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 04:36:29 +0000 MomOfThree1980 1794049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the shirred dress the most! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794018 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 03:15:04 +0000 Emily K 1794018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are all VERY pretty pieces. &nbsp;Your wardrobe-building strategy is so finely honed, I doubt you need to worry about rationalizing the new purchases :-)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-roundup-an-unexpected-bounty#post-1794001 Mon, 03 Apr 2017 02:44:59 +0000 Penny 1794001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Despite thinking that I would purchase very few items on my maternity leave, I’ve added quite a few pieces to my wardrobe, and took stock of them today.</p> <p>Most are pictured as finds below, and I also purchased:</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A navy cardigan from MM LaFleur (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://mmlafleur.com/shop/catalog/product/view/id/7043/s/billie-galaxy-blue/category/115/">https://mmlafleur.com/shop/cat.....egory/115/</a>);</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A pair of black ballet flats from Rothy’s (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://rothys.com/collections/the-flat">https://rothys.com/collections/the-flat</a>);</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A navy Tahari sheath dress from my favorite consignment shop; and</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A lovely double-strand pearl bracelet with an infinity clasp that is a piece of jewelry that I’ve been hoping to add to my collection for years (pictured on my wrist below).</p> <p>Although I wasn’t expecting to make so many purchases, I remind myself that these pieces:</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Should further my goal of wearing versatile, refined, elegant pieces, especially as I tend towards dressy. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Serve practical purposes: for example, navy dresses are a favorite for weekends, because they can be easily dressed up for down; the black-and-navy blazer transforms my black sheath dresses into near suits; the MM LaFleur cardigan looks terrific with many of my work dresses; and the black dress from WHBM embodies the vintage glamour that I love, and will be a staple for parties, date nights, etc.</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reflect a small percentage of items I’ve bought and returned since the new year, as I’ve been trying to be very picky, keeping only what I love and expect to wear often for a long time. &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Could be viewed as overdue because - other than maternity wear and some accessories - I made few purchases last year, especially holding off on footwear (thankfully, my feet didn’t change size during pregnancy), and several pairs of shoes needed to be replaced. &nbsp;All of the ballet flats will be worn often on strolls with baby and work commutes, and the Calvin Klein pumps fill a longtime void for a dressy pair of nude pumps.</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Replace an equal number of items that I’ve donated, so my overall wardrobe size has not changed.</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Include purchases from independent companies (MM LaFleur, Rothy’s) that aim to sell quality products for professional women, which I’m happy to support. </p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reflect my recent revelation that I don't need a lot of variety in my favorite colors and silhouettes (which I learned when wearing eight dresses on repeat during my pregnancy). &nbsp;</p> <p>Although perhaps I’m rationalizing through the above thoughts, I’m quite happy with these purchases and may take a break from shopping . . . plenty to enjoy for now. </p> <p>Thanks for reading and sharing any thoughts about this unexpected spring bounty!</p>