https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:56:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2167015 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:21:14 +0000 Sal 2167015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed reading this and love the direction your style is taking.&nbsp; Amidst a pandemic you continue to look fab and styish with a touch of fun in there.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I personally find there are colours that I always am drawn to, and others fade in and out depending on my taste, trends, mood etc&nbsp; There are so many wonderful colours to choose but it is more logical to have a colour story for a few years and then change it to another one than try wear all the colours at once! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166861 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:08:56 +0000 Jaime 2166861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your inspiration pictures especially Diane Keaton and #4 for you. I am looking forward to seeing your style evolve. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166850 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:17:38 +0000 Carla 2166850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Angie - here’s the link for the white Top Shop jeans at HBC (The Bay).</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thebay.com/product/topshop-tapered-mom-jeans-34-inch-leg-0600091716716.html?dwvar_0600091716716_color=WHITE">https://www.thebay.com/product.....var_060009</a></p> <p>I’ll review once they arrive. &nbsp;I liked that they were 100% organic cotton. &nbsp;If you look around the site you can find the identical jeans with different inseam lengths.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166843 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:42:24 +0000 Windchime 2166843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are very perceptive about your style; I agree that your most recent purchases are very much in keeping with this latest shift. &nbsp;Your color palette sounds beautiful and looks fantastic on you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166840 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:38:22 +0000 Angie 2166840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>....and tell me about those white jeans in Finds.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166839 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:37:33 +0000 Angie 2166839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>Lots of soul searching, a sound and manageable plan, and very emotional yet level-headed style refreshers. Love it!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>RunCarla</b>, you put in the work, follow through, and reap the reward. You have a very good handle on what works for you, and how you want to evolve. No need to fix things that aren't broken. Onward you go!&nbsp;</p> <p>Impressed, and you have never looked better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166807 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:40:37 +0000 Carla 2166807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Lisap - I got mine on sale from The Bay! </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thebay.com/c/women/womens-clothing/jeans/mango?srule=featured_newest&amp;doNotReset=true">https://www.thebay.com/c/women.....Reset=true</a></p> <p>Order due to be delivered Friday! &nbsp;Fingers crossed that I got the right size since final sale.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166802 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:27:37 +0000 Style Fan 2166802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your colour palette is beautiful.&nbsp; I am interested to see how the changes in silhouettes evolve.&nbsp; I am looking for jeans with a straight leg, loose fit too.&nbsp; Everlane has some. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166801 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:23:09 +0000 Anonymous 2166801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big yay from me! Love your color scheme and "sepia filter!" You inspired me with wanting more classic pant styles too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166796 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:14:08 +0000 Anonymous 2166796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those Mango jeans - sadly they are sold out as are the most similar other style on their site. I’m looking to update my denim in the spring to include a straight leg , loose fit style . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166623 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:11:59 +0000 Liesbeth 2166623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Synne, I feel this change has already manifested in your WIW's lately, and I'm loving that direction. I see all of your descriptors in the inspiration pics, and I'm glad to still see plenty of structure even if it's combined with nonchalance. I'm especially looking forward to your seeing you wear more in your new color palette as I may have lemminged the green and lilac combo ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166621 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:09:55 +0000 Carla 2166621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@JenniNZ - the effect clothing has upon a persons mental process and the way they think, feel, and function is real! &nbsp;Just as we each require different foods to nourish our bodies, we need different styles and colours of clothes to get us through our days feeling our best.</p> <p>@ Slim Cat - trying something new is the catalyst for change (and evolution). &nbsp;When auditioning a new colour I assemble a mini capsule of &nbsp;4 items in that colour so I can mix and match with my neutrals and other colours - and give the newbies a fair chance. &nbsp;Yellow would be fabulous for spring and plays well with grey, blue, and blush pink.</p> <p>@ La Pedestrienne - a picture is worth a thousand words! &nbsp;When I struggle to articulate a thought, I turn to images for illustration. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>@ nemosmom - if past years are any indication, I’ll turn over 1/4 of my wardrobe - adding and subtracting 20-25 items. &nbsp;Since 3/4 will remain, it’s a gradual process. </p> <p>@ Bijou - for now I’m keeping the length. &nbsp;Salons closed until February 10th and won’t re-open if our Covid numbers don’t improve. &nbsp;I’ll probably start a new thread. &nbsp;</p> <p> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166585 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:40:01 +0000 Bijou 2166585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A beautiful and versatile colour palette. I am glad that red features in there and love this deeper shade for you. Your style inspiration is perfect for your lifestyle and you, it is sporty, refined and elegant all at the same time with a minimal fuss factor. You will rock this timeless look like nobody’s business.</p> <p>We really need to go to work and find some hair inspiration pictures given you always provide the best hair advice to us. Are you wanting to retain length? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166583 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:38:42 +0000 nemosmom 2166583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I love this direction for you, Carla! Especially how it feels like a natural evolution/progression and not a complete 180.&nbsp; You have given such careful consideration to not only a palette shift, but also silhouettes - and you articulate it so clearly here. I am with you on the desire for a quieter, calmer year and am excited to see how it plays out in your wardrobe.&nbsp; I am taking notes! And, I am hoping to lemming any huraches you find!!&nbsp; <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166576 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:23:09 +0000 Helena 2166576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great plans Carla, and I can't wait to see how it goes ... I love this palette for you, and your "sepia tinted filter" image is perfect.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166570 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:55:32 +0000 LaPed 2166570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your inspiration photos are always the best. I love your palette -- colours that don't sound inherently harmonious, but the soft/subdued versions you show look beautiful together. I know <i>exactly</i> what you mean about a sepia-tinted filter. I even have an optic white denim jacket I may try to tea-dye a very pale flax/tan colour. True black and white just feel so&nbsp;<i>loud&nbsp;</i>right now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166556 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:23:17 +0000 Staysfit 2166556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RunCarla, I admire your focus, creativity, and organization. Your new direction sounds perfect for your current circumstances. &nbsp;I can clearly visualize what you mean by adding a “romantic, nostalgic and sepia colored filter” to your current style. It will generate a subtle but noticeable shift. &nbsp; I particularly related the idea of gently tailored or unconstructed silhouettes without volume. &nbsp;The color palette is lovely and the&nbsp;photo examples are perfect. &nbsp;I can see you wearing everything here! &nbsp;I look forward to watching as you bring this transition to life in 2021! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166553 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:17:33 +0000 kkards 2166553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well thought out...and i love how detailed and direct you are. I, for one, found your WIWs this year inspiring and i loved were your style went this year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166547 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:33:26 +0000 Mainelady 2166547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your style goals. They are well thought out and I shall enjoy seeing them emerge as you make changes to reflect who and where you are in 2021. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166546 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:31:57 +0000 Minaminu 2166546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clear intentions and very interesting journey! I think this style suits you beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166542 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:40:44 +0000 Synne 2166542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds good! I have seen this transformation already in your WIW-photos, so interesting that it is well articulated and thought out! Very inspiring, Carla. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166534 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:21:34 +0000 Ledonna N. 2166534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awe a retirement and a pandemic.</p> <p>When the Tomboy Grows up. I love your stylish evolution. You have always had that Diane Keaton look to me. The softer edges and color palette seems to just fit. </p> <p>Looking forward to seeing your evolving style </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166531 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:27:31 +0000 rachylou 2166531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A clear policy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166530 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:15:29 +0000 slim cat 2166530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your thoughtful approach - your outfits and style' inspirations are so interesting to follow. I think you found beautiful colors and styles for 2021 - excited to see more outfits and fun links from you!</p> <p>I'm still craving some brights - like sunny yellow but given the actual opportunity may shy away from actual purchase ( case to the point the sale skirt from BR - love the idea but scared to bring it into my more quiet wardrobe ) .<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=617830002&amp;cid=1014739&amp;pcid=1014739&amp;vid=1&amp;grid=pds_2_38_1&amp;cpos=2&amp;cexp=2246&amp;kcid=CategoryIDs%3D1014739&amp;cvar=17155&amp;ctype=Listing&amp;cpid=res21011923414706872503602#pdp-page-content"><a href="https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=617830002&#038;cid=1014739&#038;pcid=1014739&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">https://bananarepublic.gap.com.....9&#038;amp</a>;</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166529 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:02:00 +0000 Jenni NZ 2166529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting change, I think maybe not that surprising to tone things down a bit? I wonder if we will all do what happened 100 years ago after WW1 and the influenza epidemic of 1918. Like change to a more “roaring 20s” type thing after the pandemic is over? But ATM I bet no-one much feels like that. I definitely feel a bit more somber and that’s reflected in my clothing somewhat. But then there’s Angie who keeps wanting her brights...<br /> Follow your heart I reckon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166528 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:45:39 +0000 Anonymous 2166528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-goals-2021#post-2166524 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:26:42 +0000 Carla 2166524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As reported in Angie’s blog post, I’ve been feeling a style shift coming on. &nbsp;After giddily celebrating with a colourful, happy, tomboy style since retirement 3 years ago, I recently settled into a slightly more earthy, autumnal palette. &nbsp;Due to the pandemic the excitement and stimulation of travel has been postponed, and, as an emotional response to the drama of 2020 I am seeing my style preferences through a romantic, nostalgic, and sepia tinted filter. &nbsp;I want to wear outfits with soft or rounded edges that are tidy and gently tailored or &nbsp;unconstructed silhouettes without volume. &nbsp;I feel like Tomboy is growing up, but isn’t a Gentlewoman yet.</p> <p>I admire the styles of fashion blogger Beth Djalali (Style at a Certain Age) &nbsp;and Alyson Walsh (That’s Not My Age) and celebrities Ellen Degeneres and Diane Keaton, as well as menswear inspired retro outfits from the 1930’s and 1940’s. (See pics #1-4 below)</p> <p>So, the plan for 2021 is to maintain stable wardrobe numbers by practicing one in - one out while replacing/upgrading garments as needed. &nbsp;Acquisitions will be from a palette of merlot, lilac, caramel, and green - or a neutral white or blue. &nbsp;(I would like to avoid black.) (Pic #5) Garments will be straight leg pants (full length or cropped at the ankle), V or bateau neck tops (t-shirts, sweaters, or button downs). &nbsp;High waists, gathered waists, and paper bag waists are on the list, as is a wide, waist defining belt. &nbsp;Converse style sneakers and combat boots might be joined by an Oxford or Loafer, and a Hurachi sandal. &nbsp;I will experiment with other silhouettes, but stick to retro inspired features like wide legged trousers, shirt waist dresses, cinched waists, berets, and silk scarves worn as head gear. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>My regular grooming routine (brow and lash tint) will resume when the salon I frequent opens up at some time in the future. &nbsp;I’m overdue for a trim, and my hair is at least 6 inches longer than it was this time last year. &nbsp;I’ve been experimenting with styles, but haven’t settled on a hair ‘look’ yet. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Thoughts and suggestions welcomed.</p> <p>*Finds are ordered, and on their way*</p> <p></div> </p>