https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 11:21:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339657 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:18:52 +0000 Aunty 339657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Shauntelle, I am so so sorry. I have only just read your post. If there is anything I can do please do get in touch.</p> <p>Send big hugs and strength to you xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339646 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:08:45 +0000 Shauntelle 339646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone!</p> <p>I've been offline for the last few days - just returned back to work!--so I hadn't had the chance to read or respond to your messages but I really want to say THANK YOU to all of you who have reached out to me with encouragement and offers of clothing and everything... I appreciate it so much, more than words can say, especially because I'm a newbie on the forum... it says so much about all of you that you could reach out in so much kindness to me when I'm a total stranger to you. I can't even express my gratitude...</p> <p>Edited to add:</p> <p>I just finished reading through all the responses and it just makes me feel so happy to be part of this community! I have had several of you contact me privately with offers of things I could wear to work so I think I will be covered. We've also had several people donate household items to us so I also think we will have everything we need to start rebuilding our home as soon as we have found a place (still waiting to hear about the application we put in on Monday morning). What we could really use is clothing for my husband. He is fairly slim compared to most of our friends and I can't persuade him to buy anything because he wants to save the cash we have for getting moved (hopefully this weekend). </p> <p>He wears a large size shirt and a 32x32 in pants. Please feel free to message me for an address. </p> <p>Thank you all again for everything!!! I really appreciate it... </p> <p>Shauntelle </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339166 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:50:01 +0000 Marley 339166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shauntelle - I am so sorry to hear about this! Please let us know what household items you need too - as my husband and I are moving in May, and we have things that we could just as easily send to you, rather than move them! Are you going to make up a list for the forum? Take care - sending you prayers and good thoughts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339153 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:40:18 +0000 kellygirl 339153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Shauntelle, so sorry to hear about this! I'm glad that you and your family are safe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339133 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:06:38 +0000 cheryl 339133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry but Thank God that you are all safe and well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339115 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:49:11 +0000 Laura 339115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shauntelle, I am so sorry! If you PM me a mailing address, I might have some women's items to send you. (((hugs))) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339112 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:44:31 +0000 Jean Gray 339112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I'm so sorry. What a thing to go through! And quite a time of adjustment to deal with the loss while living in an unfamiliar place that I imagine is probably cramped. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339106 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:30:44 +0000 Vani 339106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shauntelle, I am so sorry for all that has happened (hugs) I am also very glad that you and your loved ones are safe and strong. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. I wear a M in tops but sometimes a S and 8-10 on the bottom. I have been meaning to sort through my clothes and weed some aside for consignment and I will be more than happy to send them your way.<br /> Unfortunately I gave away a lot of bags and shoes prior to moving recently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339100 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:15:55 +0000 thimblelina 339100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shauntelle... I am so sorry for that terrible loss! It sounds like the forum has got you covered. I will look for your sizes when I am out thrifting. L </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339099 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:13:48 +0000 Lisa 339099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear, sending hugs. I'm an 8.5 in shoes and have one or two pumps that may work for the office. Also I'm a 4 on the bottom and a S on top, I may have a couple of pieces I can send for office wear if they are your size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-339049 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:06:54 +0000 Debbie 339049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shautelle-I'm so sorry. I have a bag of boys clothes sizes 5 and 6 that I was going to donate. If your children can use them I will be happy to send them to you.<br /> I will look in my closet tonight too.<br /> Please keep us posted. Hugs to all of you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338994 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:04:33 +0000 rae 338994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH NO! I'm so sorry to hear this! I will go home and sort through the items I'd been saving to swap as soon as I get off work. I am about a 4 on bottom, but my top half is a similar size and I have tons of career wear. Will post pics if I see something you might be interested in. Big hugs to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338976 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:41:17 +0000 biscuitsmom 338976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG...I am SO sorry this happened! TG you and your family (and any pets, I hope) are safe...please add me to the list of *anything* I can help out with. Im way bigger than you, but wear 8.5 W shoes and have lots of household items, toiletries and purses I'd be happy to send you...take care! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338968 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:01:59 +0000 Inge 338968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shauntelle, I am so so sorry. What a horrible and extremely scary experience. Thank goodness you and your family weren't hurt! (I hope the people and pets on the other floors are alright too?). It must all feel very overwhelming at the moment.</p> <p>Please do post your childrens' and husband's sizes too, and perhaps you could tell us your shoe size as well? (I wear a larger size than you, but I'll have a look in my closet anyway).<br /> Like someone else already pointed out: I think people at work will completely understand that you have a very limited wardrobe at the moment and that it will take some time to start rebuilding it.</p> <p>Hugs and good vibes for your entire family! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338931 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:26:57 +0000 Lynne 338931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rosee, thanks for posting Shauntelle's Pinterest link. Do take a look, girls, if you haven't already - it looks like she loves greys, yellows, and turquoise... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338927 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:11:46 +0000 Louise 338927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynn~ PM-ing is short for personal messaging, under each members picture there is 'send message' in pink click on it and you will be redirected to a message page. You can view any messages you send or recive by going to the top of the page next to your name and clicking on messages x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338896 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:55:12 +0000 MsMary 338896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Shauntelle! This is awful! I'm so sorry this has happened! Please do post everybody's sizes and your needs so we can see what we can do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338882 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:36:27 +0000 crazyone 338882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shauntelle: Sorry to hear of this! I had no idea that this is what your thread title was referring to...I'm glad your family is OK, that's the important thing. </p> <p>I'm somewhat smaller than you so I don't think I have much to give...but if you have needs other than clothing, please let us know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338878 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:20:46 +0000 MNsara 338878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shauntelle - I am so sorry this happened to you and your family! But also relieved that none of your family was hurt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338849 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:14:46 +0000 sarah 338849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shauntelle, I cannot tell you how sorry I am. Please let me know what size/gender children's clothes you need, and I'll see what I can do. I'm so glad you are all safe. My thoughts are with you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338844 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:05:00 +0000 Girl X 338844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness, this is so awful! I'm glad that you and your family are safe. </p> <p>I don't think I have any women's or childrens' clothes to offer, but I've got shoes and boots (size 8, 8 1/2) and my guy has a bunch of great shirts and jackets that he's happy to part with (not sure if you're married etc).</p> <p>Also, what about sheets and blankets? Dishware? Toilettries? Make up? Homemade cookies? Please don't be shy, post an enormous list, we want to help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338836 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:33:37 +0000 morethanbeige 338836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry to hear this happened to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338832 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:25:04 +0000 Angie 338832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress for Success is a nation wide non profit. I have been volunteer dressing for them for 7 years. Here is the link: </p> <p><a href="http://dressforsuccess.org/" rel="nofollow">http://dressforsuccess.org/</a></p> <p>So glad that your family is okay. I hope that no one was hurt in the fire, pets included. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for/page/2#post-338831 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:23:46 +0000 Vix 338831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What terrible news for you and everyone in the complex; so glad it's just "things" that got hurt, but how upsetting and shocking.</p> <p>I'm trying to think of other resources for you....</p> <p>I'd call your local Red Cross as they may have a fund for people who've experienced something similar or be a great help pointing you to organizations that have clothing etc for families in need.</p> <p>If they can't help, I would call the closest domestic abuse shelter and explain that while you AREN'T in need of their services, you were hoping they might point you to community resources that help get people up and running in "new lives" quickly. IME they will have a wealth of suggestions for your family.</p> <p>Take care! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for#post-338829 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:18:25 +0000 CK 338829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry, Shauntelle! I wish I had not just given a whole bunch of clothes to Goodwill. However, that is actually another place to look for clothes if you have one in your town. They often have brand name items at very good prices. Many cities also have consignment stores with great items as well. My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so glad you're all safe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for#post-338824 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:13:06 +0000 lynn 338824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry! I'm about your size I think so I would love to help. What is pm-ing to get your address? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for#post-338817 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:56:40 +0000 Jonesy 338817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How shocking and truly terrible. I am sad to say that I am much larger than you, otherwise I might have some stuff for you :(. Seconding the recommendation to check the Salvation Army, and Dress for Success. </p> <p>I hope you and your family can regain your footing very soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for#post-338659 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:23:02 +0000 Lynne 338659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Shauntelle, what an awful shock....how are your children coping? Do take care and accept any offers of help....sending hugs, Lynne xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for#post-338633 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:27:44 +0000 Kristine 338633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh!! I'm so sorry to hear your news. Thank God everyone is safe. </p> <p>It must be overwhelming. I'm sure everyone at work will more than understand if your work wardrobe isn't quite up to par. I think I'd hit some thrift or discount stores and find a few basics, two pairs of dress pants, a few blouses. </p> <p>Angie has a good article on a work capsule for less. Ideally you'd buy only good quality things as you can afford them, but reality may be that you have to compromise because you really are building from scratch.</p> <p>My thoughts and prayers are with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-overaka-be-careful-what-you-wish-for#post-338630 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:20:41 +0000 catgirl 338630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shauntelle, I can't even imagine... I am so sorry to hear this news. Thankfully you and your family are safe.</p> <p>I am leaving in a couple of days for vacation, but when I get back I will check in with you and see what you need as I may have some professional clothes that would fit you. How tall are you? </p>