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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Spring Update https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:47:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Staysfit on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2034955 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:50:54 +0000 Staysfit 2034955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the positive feedback everyone. I would love to reply to you individually, but my week has become unexpectedly busy. Perhaps I will have more time over the weekend. Mainelady on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2034544 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:54:36 +0000 Mainelady 2034544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have really enjoyed reading the update about your shopping journey this spring. You have invested your time well and reaped the rewards. I do think that the Trench Trials took a while, but you ended up with the best of the best! I do hope you will post your finds. I, too, would love to see them! I am not good about postI got Finds at all. Maybe that should be a personal goal of mine. I would also love to see pics of your hair as you grow it out! I can imagine a bob on you and I predict it will be gorgeous! I do understand the frizzy hair and how humidity can make the volume expand. Styling treatments and products can help with that. Great job, Staysfit! rachylou on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2034360 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:00:02 +0000 rachylou 2034360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! You’ve been busy! I’m interested to see your longer hair! Angie on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2034255 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:20:54 +0000 Angie 2034255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WOW. Great review and updates, Staysfit. I'm impressed. Organized and disciplined, but with lots of emotion. That's how I like it.  I enjoyed your Mum's analysis of blazers! Parenting was so different back then....... although I strongly believe in school uniforms, and the Winter versions have blazers.  I LOVE that you don't wear dark colours (accept for the gorgeous new trench). That's so beautifully signature and dead right for you. Welcome to Team Flats. I wear a low heel twice a year these days.  It took me a year to grow out the one side of my hair, and I enjoyed the stages. It was fun! I'm REALLY happy I did, just to change things up. Glad you're persevering Here's my new 'do: Anonymous on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2034129 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 01:48:40 +0000 Anonymous 2034129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I want to see your finds too! It all sounds very soothing Staysfit on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2034076 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 22:47:02 +0000 Staysfit 2034076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cardiff girl, I was never required to wear a uniform by the school. My uniform was “imposed” by my mom! Lisa p, my hair frizzes and puffs up in heat and humidity. One or two “big hair” days and I am certain that I will be ready for some clippers! Runcarla, thanks for noticing my effort to find the “right” trench. I have been working hard to be more selective and picky about my purchases. I’m not perfect but there is improvement. Roxanna, thanks! Suz, I have not been able to figure out how to do finds with my lap top. I should get that sorted! Once the school year ends in a few weeks, I will have more time to figure it out. Meanwhile, if I can find some time to take some pictures I will add them. I think I wore my new eyeglass frames in some of the trench pictures I posted..... I should have added that I am trying to be pickier about what I purchase. I suppose 5 pairs of new shoes from The Office of Angela Scott doesn’t sound very picky! :-) Style fan, the VB blazer is definitely beautiful, and I saw it went on sale. My mom is full of wonderful ideas, and I have had a lifetime of benefitting from her loving thoughtfulness! I am grateful that she is still alive and that she has a great sense of humor. Sal, I wore a hat today. It was muggy, and my hair did not dry before I had to leave for work. Luckily, it was funny hat day! I may need a different plan for tomorrow, Sal on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2034072 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:58:21 +0000 Sal 2034072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gorgeous and it sounds fun to have your special palette. Well done on getting to a good place by careful additions.  Growing out hair can be annoying - hats can be good in the weekend for this reason. Love your two trenches - you got there and chose well!! Style Fan on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2034044 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:56:59 +0000 Style Fan 2034044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am impressed with how well your wardrobe is working out.  Your trench search certainly paid off.  The navy Burberry was gorgeous on you.  I love blazers and I remember how well that light blue one fit you.  I think it was Veronica Beard.  I tried that one on.  So beautiful and comfortable. Your mother had a great idea.   Suz on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2033950 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:44:05 +0000 Suz 2033950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! What an update. Please post Finds or photos when you get a moment -- I have seen the trenches but would love to see the new blazers, the new specs, the new belts... I am not at all surprised that all blues, including the darkest, work for you. That is also true for me and while our colouring is not identical, it's certainly in the same general "season."  So glad your wardrobe is working so very well for you. I'm especially impressed with your persistence and patience in the search for the right trench coats.  Roxanna on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2033949 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:42:47 +0000 Roxanna 2033949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your posts, Stays fit, and I would love to see your finds! I adore your unique color palette and your style descriptor of Serene Composed. Carla on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2033946 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:47:44 +0000 Carla 2033946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can't get over your amazing trench success this year. I followed your posts, and you had to do A LOT of work. I was afraid that you would settle for JFE, but you stayed the course and the result is 10+ X 2. Anonymous on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2033935 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:10:51 +0000 Anonymous 2033935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can feel your satisfaction just reading this post.  You always have such a carefully thought-out wardrobe , full of pieces of beautiful colour and quality.  I too love a blazer in a sea of summer boho, but mix more of the two looks than you do.  I admire your perseverance with growing out your hair.  I am currently obsessed with wishing I had a different hair look, and don't have a lot of faith in my ability to tough it out during the growing phase. Cardiff girl on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2033921 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:33:37 +0000 Cardiff girl 2033921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You sound like you ve done a great job in keeping your style moving forward.l had to smile at your school uniform”issues”.I can’t wear deep green as it was my school uniform colour but we didn’t wear blazers so at least I ve never been put off those! Staysfit on "Spring Update" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-update#post-2033916 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:11:37 +0000 Staysfit 2033916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My Spring/Summer shopping started with a focus on finding a few key items: 1. Trench Coats 2. Flats 3. Belts. In April I traveled to Michigan where I impulsively purchased a longer length oversized denim blazer. Blazers have created frustration for me because of fit issues, and they also have brought up mixed feelings from the past. I attended public school, but my mother insisted that I wear blazers. She apparently chose blazers because they look polished, and made me look respectful and possibly studious. She hoped to cultivate that aura since she believed I had a very high energy character with the potential to create havoc. I also suspect she read somewhere that you should dress your child for the role you want for them in the future! I laugh when I think about it, but clothes do make a first impression, and I was a good student so I am not going to argue with her now. In any case, I really like my new denim blazer and have been wearing it frequently. It has triggered a bit of a sea change in my style. I ended up purchasing several more blazers for Spring and summer. I added matching trousers for a few of them. It’s a dressier and more polished look, but I am liking it at the moment. I believe I showed pictures of three of the blazers in one of my posts. They were all fairly neutral...denim, light blue, and navy blue. I also bought a lavender blazer and a sky blue blazer. I have added a few nice tank style tops to wear with them, but not many. I find that I am wearing them and enjoying them all, and they have been a perfect addition to my style. They feel sleek, and easy in a shopping world full of Boho, frills and ruffles, which is very much not my style. (Small ruffles and a few are okay, but not a lot) I am trying to switch my shoes over to flats for several reasons, mostly for the practicality, but also to protect my spine since I have moderate arthritis. I focus on certain colors of footwear, silver, grey, navy, and deep reds. Last summer I gave two pairs of blue loafers to DD’s best friend because of frustration over the ankle slippage and vowed to replace them if I encountered something better. Nordstrom had a pair online, made by the Office of Angela Scott, which have turned out to be THE most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. I have purchased a small fortune’s worth of their shoes made on the same last as the loafers. They are pricey, and it was unexpected, but my feet and back will thank me. Many thanks to the Office of Angela Scott! My new favorite shoe! I added more to two color capsules that I started last spring, blush and lavender. I have blush jeans, and added a nice swing jacket, and some tops. I have the lavender blazer, but also added trousers, and a coordinating top, plus some fun lavender Vans. I also purchased a lavender and white tie dye tee. As many of you know, I found two trench coats. I am very happy with the navy Burberry and Lavender Hobbs. The Hobbs is at my tailor right now getting the sleeves lengthened, she was a bit worried that the seam at the end would not press out, but I think it will be fine. She often raises the worst case scenario just in case so people will not be disappointed if there is a problem. I have been wearing the Burberry, since no tailoring was necessary. I was a little surprised at how much I liked the navy. I have very few dark items in my wardrobe. I have my Rag and Bone gilet, and a dark eggplant leather jacket, and a couple of dark cardigans. I decided to redo my colors using Elea Blake’s color drapes. It was fun, and a bit of a surprise. Almost every single blue, including the most dark worked well for me. I liked the process because it created a palette unique to me, and not only placing me in a single category, like light summer. Belts....yes, I found three belts that I like. Two are for belting dresses and blazers, and one is a grey belt with silver hardware for jeans. I am still looking for a navy belt with silver hardware... I added two new pairs of glasses frames to my collection. One is a dark bluish grey and one is a light blush with mint green. I retired three pairs, but have kept my favorite turquoise and clear round plastic frames in the mix. Finally, I am growing out my hair which has mostly been pixie length since I was a kid. My stylist says it will take a while because it has been layered. I just had my fourth cut since I started, and she said this will be the worst because my hair needs to grow down over my ears and it’s an awkward stage. We are aiming for a modified bob, so I can pull it back if I want, or wear it down. So far I am getting positive feedback on the length, and it hasn’t been too hard to maintain. I am taking a shopping hiatus for now unless I find that navy belt. My wardrobe is in a good place. I feel happy with my style.