https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:19:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880822 Sat, 20 Jan 2018 06:36:34 +0000 Bijou 1880822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn</b> - yes the lilac / ultraviolet will be interesting, because it is only shades with a certain amount of depth that I like, too light and it feels off on me. I do like this bag which freshens up some grey clothing that was feeling a bit drab.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Voxn</b> - glad that the goals are useful for you.</p> <p><b>Shevia</b> - I guess it does make sense, I just had not really thought about it before.</p> <p><b>Lynn</b> - I hope you enjoy the post, it certainly explains the process far more comprehensively that I could. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880583 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:35:40 +0000 Lynn 1880583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou- Thanks for the link. I am off to read it now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880540 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:08:28 +0000 Angie 1880540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet, "almost black belt karate"&nbsp;<b>Bijou</b> - you look feminine and pretty full stop.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880502 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:47:54 +0000 Jaime 1880502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent goals - with you with the heel height. I find it very interesting that you feel more free to be feminine the stronger and more accomplished you get. Makes perfect sense to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880493 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:12:58 +0000 Voxn Clothing 1880493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loved the fashion tips listed above.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880491 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:55:34 +0000 Brooklyn 1880491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am fascinated by lilac and ultraviolet. I hope you will share how that unfolds. I think it will suit you really well. And that yummy dress!<br /> This is a really well articulated set of goals. I think your look really fits in with your style goals. I like Angie’s “powerful pretty” moniker for you too. A black belt is very impressive!<br /> (And thanks for the shoutout!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880432 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:17:38 +0000 Bijou 1880432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Rachy</b> - yes I am excited about these colours. I really hope some good teal and turquoise comes my way. I am loving the lilac colour.</p> <p><b>Ummlila </b>- I can see those colours working beautifully for you too. I was very inspired by your goal setting.</p> <p><b>Cindysmith</b> - I love that dress too. It represents the style direction that I want to head into in 2018. So lucky that I stumbled upon it in the end of season sales.</p> <p><b>JAileen</b> - you are most welcome to appropriate any of this!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Smittie </b>- thank you for your comments. So fun that goal #6 resonates - permission to break the rules, but by not too much!</p> <p><b>Angie </b>- You are the ultimate role model for all of us on YLF. Powerful Pretty, I love it. I want to be feminine and pretty, but not submissive, this moniker captures that spirit perfectly. The black belt is not imminent, it will be a year (or possibly more) of hard training, but the training starts now. My goals are on the blog too, thanks for the reminder.</p> <p><b>Lynn</b> - Angie did a great post on how she integrated burgundy into her wardrobe, I was just following her example, here's the link:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2017/11/14/my-burgundy-capsule-for-fall-winter/">https://youlookfab.com/2017/11.....ll-winter/</a></p> <p><b>Mainelady </b>- so glad that the goals resonate and you love the colours.</p> <p><b>Sal </b>- you would look great in that dress! Currently on sale at David Jones department store, do you have them in NZ? They are really clearing out their stock at the moment.</p> <p><b>Suz </b>- for me having goals that are too tight feels oppressive, so these are defined, but give me some freedom. You are right about taking what is available in store, it can be what drives what I purchase.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Kathie </b>- so interesting that my work situation resonates. I find my colleagues do not take me any less seriously because of the way I dress, adding colour does not take away from my perceived professionalism. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880388 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:03:05 +0000 Kathie 1880388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for so beautifully capturing some of the many thoughts that go through my head when dealing with male dominated environments. Color, fit of clothing, even level of polish relative to being taking seriously, as Toban alluded to. All good food for thought.</p> <p>That dress is phenomenal, and I might just lemming your goal #8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880381 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 01:49:32 +0000 Suz 1880381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I echo everything <b>Angie</b> said. These are <b>excellent </b>goals!! And so perfect for you, from what I have seen of your style so far. LOVE the colours you named for you but also love your willingness to be moved by what the season offers. You have a good handle on what works and what you like so that will take you far, even if your preferred palette does not appear in the stores.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nodding also at your forum role models - Ms. Mary and Brooklyn.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also really, <b>really</b> love (and may borrow) your plan to buy 4 items that may not be practical but spark joy. What a great idea! This is a really nice model for me, also. I sometimes feel guilty about those "fun" purchases that end up with a high CPW even if the joy per wear is really high. Setting a number on it and saying, one per season, (or two, or whatever) is a great way to give permission to myself while also being moderate. I can't wait to see what your choices are!!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880366 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 01:14:55 +0000 Sal 1880366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That dress could make me want to wear lilac - it will be sensational on you.</p> <p>I really like your goals Bijou and leaving some leg room for fun is a great idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880358 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:17:37 +0000 Mainelady 1880358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your goals are precise and powerful. Your colors. Sooooo Pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880310 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:44:06 +0000 Lynn 1880310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi- Bijoux I enjoyed reading your goals, very well thought out. That dress is really killer! </p> <p>The idea of intergrating new colors as<br /> a capsule interests me. If you have time will you tell me how you integrated red and blush into your wardrobe this past year.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880258 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:03:12 +0000 Angie 1880258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please put your style goals on last weeks blog post when you have a moment.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880255 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:58:34 +0000 Angie 1880255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p><b>Bijou,</b> you are<i> very</i> good at this. Succinct, accurate, manageable, authentic and evolving. You dug deep inside, and found what you were looking for. You reap the reward over and over again. This was a pleasure to read and <i>you are a star.</i> WELL DONE.&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE your adjectives. I always see polished, playful, feminine and pretty in your outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b>Suggested Style Moniker:<i> P</i><b></b><i>owerful Pretty</i> (people must not underestimate you, Ms. Imminent Black Belt - I love the juxtaposition).&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;I sooo approve of your Furla and blazers.....*smiling* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880194 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:30:43 +0000 Anonymous 1880194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep losing my replies!<br /> Cliffs notes:<br /> - am excited to see what you do with TEAL<br /> - really like your resolution to buy 4 irrational things that spark joy<br /> - love the lilac things you’ve bought so far!<br /> - think it’s a super plan to buy colours in triads </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880185 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:50:26 +0000 JAileen 1880185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent goals. I feel like appropriating your descriptors, as I don’t have any. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880165 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:56:31 +0000 cindysmith 1880165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG THAT DRESS &lt;3&lt;3&lt;3&lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880145 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:20:04 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1880145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m on the hunt for lilac, teal and periwinkle pieces as well. I love that handbag and also how clearly you’ve articulated your goals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880129 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:22:36 +0000 rachylou 1880129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great goals. I LOVE your colours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880113 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:55:55 +0000 Bijou 1880113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Aurore</b> - so glad that my goals are useful, as I have really found reading other's style goals useful for me too. So many of us work in more masculine settings and I think it is a good counter point for the women to be strong but stay true to themselves. Diversity (of all kinds, not just gender) is good for the workplace and builds a happier and healthier workplace for all.</p> <p><b>kkards</b> - Yes I have to do goal setting at work too. I know myself too well with the wildcard purchases so limiting them to one per season is my best way of staying on track.</p> <p><b>Toban </b>- I am quite particular about not wearing revealing clothing (well ever, but especially at work). However, wearing colour makes me feel happy and confident and that attitude has helped me in my career. Glad to hear that it works for you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880094 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:07:12 +0000 Toban 1880094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great goals that leave room for spontaneity and fun. Your comments on color in a male dominated workplace was very interesting. Even in my more gender balanced workplace neutrals, esp. black and grey, dominate, so color stands out. I never hesitate to wear color, esp. teals, burgundies, and purples. But I wish that other colleagues would choose colors that are more flattering to their coloring. Unfortunately, there’s an unstated implication that if you look stylish that you are not a serious enough scientist. As my authority and expertise grew, I felt more confident to deviate from that, but I see junior scientists hold back in their clothing as a result. With the exception of summer interns, who wear way too revealing (short skirts, low tops), but I can’t fault them when that is what the stores catering to their ages sell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880091 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:56:32 +0000 kkards 1880091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow...these are detailed enought to have real weight and meaning, yet loose enought not to bind you too tight...perfect goals! (can you tell that we are heading into review and goal setting time at work?)<br />love the you have&nbsp;specifically added #6 --and the added caveat that they can not all be in Jan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880072 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:40:26 +0000 Aurore 1880072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your goals seem clear and well thought out! #7 in particular resonate well with me, even if I never clearly thought of it before (thank you!).&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, that dress is amazing.</p> <p>PS:&nbsp;thank your for&nbsp;your insight on feminine clothing in a male-dominated environment! This is very helpful and inspiring for me as it's precisely what I struggle for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2018---better-late-than-never#post-1880071 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:26:16 +0000 Bijou 1880071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like setting goals for most aspects of my life, but have never done this for my wardrobe. My reluctance has been in part to not take the fun or spontaneity out of my evolving style. YLF has been great in helping me realise that my previous approach led to purchases that whilst may have been lovely, were unnecessary and not suited to my lifestyle. I now think planning and goals will make 2018 even more fun because my choices will be better.</p> <p>My style descriptors, I will happily take on board any suggestions to these, this self analysis is hard:</p> <p><b>Polished</b> - I like to look polished even when wearing casual clothing. I feel my best when well dressed and with my hair and make up done, so I can (and do) wear distressed jeans, but just dressed up with a lace top and heels.</p> <p><b>Feminine</b> - I really love urban pretty and happily wear colour to work, rather than the usual black, navy and grey uniform, although I do wear these colours too. I work in a male dominated field and like to counterbalance the fact that the leadership team is predominantly male. Interestingly, the better I get at martial arts (I am training for my black belt in karate), the more comfortable I am in embracing a more feminine style. Ms Mary and Brooklyn &nbsp;are great role models in being office appropriate, glamorous and fashion forward.</p> <p><b>Playful</b> - I enjoy a fun or quirky element to dressing, a pom pom on a colourful bag when worn with a serious suit makes me happy.</p> <p><b>Wardrobe Goals</b></p> <p>1. Only add what I love and what I will use. New colours to freshen up my wardrobe in 2018 I like are&nbsp;<b>teal, turquoise and lilac / ultraviolet </b>but this may change depending upon how I feel at the time and what inspiration I get from YLF<b></b>. When I add a new colour, I will do so in a <b>capsule </b>so that the addition works. I did this with red and blush in 2017 and found integrating these colours to be effortless.</p> <p>2. For every piece into my wardrobe, at least one piece must come out.&nbsp;</p> <p>3. <b>No more black</b> clothing unless the piece is a standout or a basic that I need.</p> <p>4. New footwear must have a <b>heel height</b> of 7.5cm or less. Any higher and whilst I think I will wear them, history has proved that I do not unless attending a formal event (which only occurs about every 6 months). I can keep three pairs of heels higher than this for dressy events, but will not buy any more.</p> <p>5.<b> Focus on quality and fit.</b> Clothes that are ill fitting or of poor fabrication do not deserve a place in my wardrobe and need to be filtered out. Fluctuating between 2 sizes has been a real issue for me for many years, a problem that I know is not unique to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>6. I have permission to buy 4 items that may not be super practical, but <b>spark joy</b>. One per season, not four in January.</p> <p>7. I am happiest with <b>good quality but not obviously designer pieces</b>. My fun Furla monster bag I happily use it, but a really expensive Louis Vuitton, Chanel or Prada bag, I would rather spend the money on something else ... I will happily admire these beautiful items on others and love mid range items that I don't feel so precious about for me.</p> <p>8.<b> Never say Never.</b>.. style evolution is to be embraced.</p> <p>In finds are the early additions to my Winter 2018 wardrobe. My winters are very mild with only rain, no snow. I am definitely a YLF lemming with the two Angie pick Boden blazers, they are sublime. The dress and handbag were purchased on a birthday shopping spree and can be worn 12 months of the year for me. </p>