https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:30:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1974475 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 02:16:21 +0000 Bijou 1974475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashion teen that is brilliant. Alas I don’t have any little girls to be my sidekick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973916 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:39:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1973916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, what little ones are in your life? You obviously need a side-kick carrying this <a href="https://intl.target.com/p/toddler-girls-owl-satchel-handbag-cat-jack-153-white/-/A-53688134" rel="nofollow">https://intl.target.com/p/todd.....A-53688134</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973852 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:05:35 +0000 Angie 1973852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to give you a hug.</p> <p>*HUG* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973833 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:55:55 +0000 Bijou 1973833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cee - I am enjoying the warmer weather too.</p> <p>Mainlady - I am so glad that you like the owl bag and how it has inspired me to wear lighter colours. I was very glad the white dress fit me because I really loved the simplicity of the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973815 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:16:47 +0000 Mainelady 1973815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You lighten up oh so well. Your owl bag....I never knew I needed one until now. Your new white dress looks like it was custom made for you. Elegant and gorgeous! #1, 2 are my faves, with #9 fast on their heels. I really like the print on you and how you styled it with the jacket and booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973707 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 23:29:22 +0000 Cee 1973707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent job there, Bijou </p> <p>...and I'm glad it's warming up ( but the real heat can stay the hell away ).&nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973705 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 23:20:52 +0000 Bijou 1973705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia - I do have fun switching out my bags and the bonus is that I carry far less than in the old days when I had one massive bag that had everything in it.</p> <p>Jussie &amp; Angie - thank you - such a lovely thing to say. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973532 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 06:46:26 +0000 jussie 1973532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everything Angie said :). My favorite is they jeans outfit- very cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973504 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 04:14:09 +0000 Jaime 1973504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have fantastic bags and excellent taste in picking them for your outfits. 1, 4 and 7 are my favorites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973472 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 01:57:59 +0000 Bijou 1973472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie - The grey jeans are a bit of a strange colour because they do have a purple cast in this outfit, but when worn with olive they also can look like they have green in them. They were jeans that I stumbled upon when I was looking for a true grey and have become firm favourites due to their versatility.</p> <p>La Ped - I love Uniqlo for t-shirts. I have to stop buying t-shirts because I have more than enough, so part of my "November Shop Your Closet" challenge is to enjoy the t-shirts that I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973402 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 17:52:15 +0000 LaPed 1973402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3/4 is simply delightful! Love that combo of grey and lilac, and the floral tee is so cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973390 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:35:00 +0000 Anonymous 1973390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Bijou. So nice to see such a great collection of looks.<br /> I am admiring your lilac belt and bag. I think it works so well with your grey pants (thought the grey looks like it has a purple cast, which I think makes them work very well with the lilac.)</p> <p>The playful owl bag is so fun! I like how you pair it with your dressy outfits to make them less serious. It is a nice combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973386 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:54:22 +0000 Bijou 1973386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne it was wonderful to catch up with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973295 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 04:46:40 +0000 anne 1973295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white dress is STUNNING in real life! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973290 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 04:28:24 +0000 Bijou 1973290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - I am a huge fan of Edith Head's dressing of Hitchcock heroines - those vintage looks of the 1950's seem beyond trends, so thank you so much for the lovely comparison.</p> <p>Suntiger -&nbsp; I bought the owl bag on a holiday in Japan, it brings back happy memories of a beautiful family holiday. When I bought it, the lovely sales assistant said to me "Please use it often as it is perfect for you" and I duly promised that I would. The owl bag is my go to for special occasions, such as my YLF meet up with Anne but I also love to use even for work. One of the young men at work thinks it is a hoot (pun intended)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973273 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 02:09:55 +0000 Anonymous 1973273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white is so good on you, so glamorous! And love your wardrobe pets, especially the owl </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973261 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 01:09:54 +0000 Suz 1973261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You glow in the lighter tones! I love 1/2 in particular and don’t feel the jacket is dated. It’s such a pretty retro look. Grace Kelly or a (happier) Kim Novak. That owl bag is terrific fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973257 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 00:53:21 +0000 Bijou 1973257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback and so glad that the white tweed jacket is a keeper because it is a nice topper for the white dress. It is funny that my Owl Bag has become the inspiration for my spring / summer refresh.</p> <p>Posting WIWs has helped me to be more objective about what works and looks good on me. Columns of colour are becoming an easy formula for me.</p> <p>TG - I find your WIWs to be great inspiration of polished outfits with jeans.</p> <p>Cardiff Girl - smiling!</p> <p>Mirjana - I love white, but I wish I had Angie’s superpower of staying clean. I think we have a similar style, as I always think I would love to wear your outfits.</p> <p>JAileen - a little white dress is as much a wardrobe essential for me as a little black dress. </p> <p>Fashintern - Yes, Iwould love some white western style boots, but I am on a November shop my closet challenge. I expect that the boots will filter into my retail in March or April as we get our Autumn / Winter collections in Australia. I was happy to get these white boots and so another pair of white boots is not a priority for me and likely to be part of my winter purchases next year.</p> <p>Rachylou - the Owl Bag, makes for a good wardrobe pet.</p> <p>Taylor - thank you.</p> <p>Angie - thanks to you and forum members for helping me refine my style. White dress for the win!</p> <p>Sal - thanks to your inspiration for the shop your closet challenge, it made me think about how I could incorporate my accessories into different outfits.</p> <p>Firecracker - so glad that you like my bags. For me, changing up bags is my favourite accessory to customise to my outfit.</p> <p>Brooklyn - thank you, I always love your wiw’s and get great inspiration from your style. I am lucky that Cue makes great work dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973214 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 21:42:22 +0000 Brooklyn 1973214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look absolutely stunning! No 1 is my favourite. And the owl bag is such a great touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973211 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 21:33:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1973211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these are gorgeous. You wear white and cream so beautifully. You have an enviable bag collection; each one complements its outfit so well here. I especially like the first outfit and the fun, ladylike owl bag. The jacket looks like a current classic to me; keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973188 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:13:59 +0000 Sal 1973188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous renditions Bijou!!&nbsp; You look wonderful in all black and in all white.&nbsp; I vote the jacket in 1 as a classic and I would keep.&nbsp; It does not look dated at all to me.</p> <p>And thanks for the shoutout!!&nbsp; The belt/necklace combo looks really good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973183 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 19:53:44 +0000 Angie 1973183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always look interesting, fashionable, pretty, dramatic and playful, <b>Bijou. </b>There&nbsp;is never a dull&nbsp;moment, as you <i>ooze</i>,<i></i> "have fun&nbsp;with fashion"<i></i>. You are an inspiration, and so humble and nice too. Thanks for being you, and enriching this forum.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm going with #1/2 as my KILLER faves.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973173 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:47:19 +0000 taylor 1973173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973169 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:43:21 +0000 rachylou 1973169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hee... I do especially like your owl bag, it’s a little surprise in a very ladylike outfit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973148 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:35:45 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1973148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m learning from each of these. The different colors of footwear make such a difference in 1 &amp; 3! I like the idea of pairing lilac with brown—not something I would’ve thought of. And your Christmas dress is brocade? Cool! Is that the black pattern and the flowers scattered across it?<br /> Are you still looking for white Western style boots? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973142 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:25:20 +0000 JAileen 1973142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh - I love #1, and not because of your awesome owl bag. The light tones are lovely with your coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973140 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:19:36 +0000 Mirjana 1973140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Soooo fabulous! I love all and it is difficult to pick favourite . White is your color, beautiful on you and I also like black on you. Finally my favourites are #1, #5 and #7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973120 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:20:31 +0000 Cardiff girl 1973120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou,lm going to have to stop looking at your posts as they are giving me serious clothes envy.That white dress from cue is divine!You remind me of Grace Kelly in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973046 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:20:31 +0000 Helena 1973046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful and oh so ladylike. Love the owl bag and the pops of lilac - modern, feminine and just the right touch of whimsical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-weather-and-lightening-up-my-colours#post-1973040 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:16:35 +0000 Bijou 1973040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Spring weather is upon us and we are experiencing some warm days followed by cooler temps. So this is reflected in my WIWs.</p> <p>Outfit 1 - what I wore to lunch with Anne! New white dress by Cue, with old (like 10 years old...) white tweed jacket and kitten heels, plus the special Owl bag (new). I love the idea of a white tweed jacket, but I am not sure if this is dated and needs to go. Your thoughts on whether to keep or edit out is appreciated.</p> <p>Outfit 2 - grey jeans, uniqlo t-shirt and old (only 5 years this time) grey leather jacket.Worn with new lilac belt, bag and a white statement necklace. I did think of Sal with this outfit, because it was nice to wear two of my more interesting accessories (the belt and necklace).</p> <p>Outfit 3 - worn to work on Melbourne Cup day, so tried to look a little festive, even though I was at work and not partying. Cream lace skirt, Zara pale pink knit, cream jacket (new) and cream boots (new). I now have white boots and cream boots. As my white boots are 3 years old, it was nice to find these cream boots because I was worried that I was wearing out all of my favourite shoes and not able to replace them. I like these cream boots even more than the old, because the fit on the ankle is sleeker.</p> <p>Outfit 4 - After all those light colours, it was good to be back in black. Black pencil dress with sheer top and sleeves and cropped cape jacket with leopard bag. This dress is one of my favourite items, it is so easy to wear.</p> <p>Outfit 5 - Brocade dress (new) and black cropped jacket, black boots and leopard bag. The print on the dress does not photograph that well, but the fabric is much nicer in real life.</p> <p>In finds are some of my newer pieces. I am definitely someone who wears the new items with older wardrobe items. I have tried to add some lighter colours to my wardrobe this season - the Owl bag started it! </p>