https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:30:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list/page/2#post-314404 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:57:38 +0000 Elly 314404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne and Vix--- thank you! The pictures of the buildings that I posted for inspiration are from Mexico. I lived in a border town for three years and love Mexican culture and the adobe, stucco, and colors. These aren't my shots, but I am a decent amateur photographer and am a sucker for the way that the textures photograph. Some of the others are from Hawaii and Oregon. </p> <p>Bold and organic, huh? I guess I could see that. I do find a lot of inspiration in nature but have never thought of it like that because I don't really see my style as organic in the same way that many other people that have embraced that vibe, but I do see where you are going wit that. A different way of incorporating organic elements :)</p> <p>I did see Australia, but I honestly don't remember much about Kidman's fashion--- maybe after she loosened up a bit? I will admit I don't care for her much. I was rather entranced by the aboriginal boy and the landscape! I grew up in a reservation border town and my field of study extends to indigenous issues, so I probably looked at that movie from a political, historical, and ethical standpoint more than others. I was probably more inspired by the drover than the missus.</p> <p>Lynne, thanks for the link. I love the boots and leatherwork in that catalog. Most of the clothing is a little too preppy/classic american sportswear (ironic since it is Australian) for me. I lived on a ranch for many years and I find I go either very sophisticated in an art gallery owner type of way (I had this gorgeous photographer mentor that inspired me) or I like to have a lot of rugged elements (that buckaroo, harsh landscape that australia also reflects--). All in all I fall somewhere in between marlon brando and trace adkins and carolina herrera. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list/page/2#post-313433 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:39:54 +0000 Lynne 313433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, does anything here speak to you?<br /> <a href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/1fe7c86d#/1fe7c86d/76" rel="nofollow">http://viewer.zmags.com/public.....fe7c86d/76</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list/page/2#post-313431 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:36:14 +0000 Lynne 313431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, THANK YOU! I know your wrists and arms are sore and I really appreciate your professional time and input. Classic casual Euro style....I love it!</p> <p>Elly, the more I think about you elements the more Australian they seem - have you seen Nicole Kidmans wardrobe in the movie Australia? (or, like every other red-blooded woman in the cinema, were you too busy concentrating on Hugh Jackman?)</p> <p>CRW, I can't wait to see some of your elements of love in action!</p> <p>Kate, you are so organized and you list is so clear. Do you think the word impeccable might appear somewhere in your style description?</p> <p>Vix - thanks for your wisdom. It's nice to have others here to bounce our ideas off, but I guess our style really is intrinsic and as CRW said, may not yet be as obvious to others. I often ogle Art Nouveau jewellry but have yet to splurge. DH did surprise me one year with a Tiffany style lamp - it is one of the things I would race back into a fire to rescue! And I may yet do a WIW inspired by one of Mucha's lovely art nouveau ladies :D.</p> <p>Julie, there is something etheral about your colouring, your wiws always have an other-worldliness to them that I adore. I'd love to meet you IRL one day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-313379 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:32:42 +0000 Vix 313379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly --</p> <p>To me, your inspiration photo/description all have a very bold + organic thing happening. Maybe something to explore there? </p> <p>FWIW, when the Style Statement book came out I watched others do similar exercises and while it's interesting to see how others perceive our look/style -- and those words always resonated -- people's "keepers" were almost always the ones that they developed or tweaked til it felt really, innately "them."</p> <p>But I love when people share their process, so I don't mean to sound/be all schoolmarm-y! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-313367 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:24:31 +0000 Vix 313367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Lynne --</p> <p>I enjoyed your list/analysis/photos and think you've captured something that will make it easy to "stay the course" and keep picking winning colors/styles/accessories.</p> <p>I am a sucker for Art Nouveau so hope you'll share any existing/new pieces that incorporate that element via print or metal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-313301 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:55:30 +0000 Kate 313301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I started my own list when Aida first posted hers, and after looking back over it a couple times I think it's ready to share.</p> <p>-------- COLORS --------<br /> PRIMARY NEUTRALS: brown, tan<br /> SECONDARY NEUTRALS: black, cream, medium gray<br /> MAIN COLORS: olive green, army green, mustard, tomato red<br /> ACCENT COLORS: teal, brick red/spice, plum, chartreuse, orange<br /> DON'T WEAR COLORS: light gray, pastels, pink</p> <p>-------- ELEMENTS OF LOVE --------<br /> [[[CLASSIC + MINIMALIST + COMFORTABLE]]]<br /> Colors<br /> Pencil skirts<br /> Boots<br /> Cardigans<br /> Blazers<br /> Belts<br /> Scarves<br /> Nature-inspired accessories (wood, flowers, leaves)<br /> Solids<br /> Minimal patterns<br /> High waist skirts<br /> Waist definition<br /> Skinny jeans<br /> Simple statement pieces<br /> Silver<br /> Copper<br /> Versatile</p> <p>I'm not sure about a name. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-313295 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:44:43 +0000 Angie 313295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have classic casual Euro style to a tee, and wear it *very* well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-313288 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:21:09 +0000 crwilson 313288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly - I love the idea of posting artistic inspiration (so I'm going to copy it). I'm definitely getting a clearer sense of your style through your description. </p> <p>Here's my list:<br /> Colors:<br /> Neutrals: Black, white, charcoal gray<br /> Secondary neutrals: Olive<br /> Colors: Cherry red, burgundy, deep purple, magenta, nearly all shades of teal, aqua, cobalt blue. Rich, saturated colors.<br /> Accent colors: Orange, green (cool shades)<br /> Colors to avoid: All pastels (with the exception of some blue-greens), earth tones, taupe/beige<br /> Jewelry: Brushed metals (silver, gold), wood, leather, stone</p> <p>Elements of love:<br /> Soft fabrics, movement, natural elements, unexpected juxtapositions, scarves, eye-catching shoes, feminine shapes, bold colors, abstract patterns, dramatic pieces</p> <p>And, I've included a few images that inspire me.</p> <p>You would not, by the way, have any notion of this based on the way that I actually dress, which is why I posted images that are not WIW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-313206 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:06:49 +0000 RoseandJoan 313206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, I'm blown away by the knowledge of your style and natural luxe seems the perfect title. My style is changing quite drastically at the moment so the list would not work for me right now, maybe in a couple of months it will. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-313204 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:52:31 +0000 Lynne 313204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, how beautifully you write! I love your outfit descriptions, the colours and inspiration pics look almost Mexican/Peruvian? Very fitting with the global/traveller/western/Southern vibe in your initial post....pls post more! </p> <p>Kirstie, crinkle and stain resistant are good places to start :D. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-313018 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:54:22 +0000 Katiepea 313018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - I am so impressed by these lists and that you have a clear vision of what styles and colours you are inspired to wear. </p> <p>You've inspired me to put some thought into what mine would be - sadly words like "practical", "crinkle and stain resistant" and "cool" (as in temperature) are the initial descriptions that came to mind rather than all the delicious colours and textures and elements that you have listed. Surely I can come up with something a tad more creative than that! :-)</p> <p>&lt;Katiepea wanders off, scratching her head...&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-313014 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:41:13 +0000 Elly 313014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, I really don't have any WIW pics to share. I only recently started taking pics and most of them have been of experiments and not necessarily indicative of my vibe. I'll gladly post some pictures of Georgia O'Keeffe paintings and some other inspirations though. I actually spent a couple of hours last night looking for outfit photos on the net, but I just wasn't happy with anything I found. </p> <p>The first three are Georgia O'Keeffe paintings. To me my style is suiting slacks paired with a chambray or denim shirt and a heavy leather belt. It is a simple sheath or sundress with a jean jacket and boots. A black cowl neck with black slacks or skinnies topped of with saddle stitched cowboy boots and hammered metal jewelry or chunky turquoise. An olive button down with jeans and a peruvian or indian scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312756 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:08:19 +0000 Ornella 312756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, open the separate thread and let everyone chime in with their contributions </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312733 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:08:30 +0000 Lynne 312733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, this sounds fab! I love that your colours are all so vivid; a perfect foil for your neutrals! I am reading your elements and thinking of an African Safari, ala Meryl Streep in Out of Africa. Can you direct us to some wiws? And can you explain Georgia O'Keefe paintings to us? Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312731 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:03:12 +0000 Elly 312731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's mine-- not sure what to call it though!</p> <p>Primary neutrals--- black, chocolate/dark brown, navy<br /> Secondary neutrals-- charcoal, camel (still working on these two), bright or deep olive<br /> Colors--- tomato red, true red, rust, oranges, terra cotta, marigold, coral, cobalt, turquoise, teal, chinese blue, deep fuchsia, peridot, emerald green, still deciding on white/ivory<br /> No-go colors--- pastels, most greys, light blues, most purples, khakis/beiges, pink<br /> Jewelry-- gold and silver, semi-precious stones including carnelian, peridot, turquoise, sapphire, red coral<br /> Elements--- rich leather, boots, rugged elements, denim, menswear pieces, exotic prints/items, simplicity<br /> Inspiration-- georgia o'keeffe paintings, the west, the well-traveled, photographers style</p> <p>NAME? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312730 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:56:44 +0000 Lynne 312730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uber Polished Urban......fantastic! </p> <p>A'Stylist: Develped by Aida, tested by YLF members, marketed by Ornella :D</p> <p>I love it! Hijack away, girls! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312593 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:43:16 +0000 Aida 312593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've done some logo design (since I work at a graphics firm), though I wouldn't count it among my strengths hehe!</p> <p>"über-polished urban" sounds delicious! This is where I would like to take my style, I shall adopt this for now and work towards it. Sorry to hijack your thread, Lynne! &gt;&lt;</p> <p>EDIT: I had come up with "somewhat polished utility casual" which doesn't sound nearly as cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312588 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:31:05 +0000 Ornella 312588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A logo, yes. I can see a second career lurking somewhere :D</p> <p>Your style... über-polished urban/casual? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312566 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:49:27 +0000 Aida 312566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornela that's clever, I like it! But I meant name my own style :)</p> <p>Hm a logo, eh? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312541 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:10:44 +0000 Ornella 312541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, you want to name it?</p> <p>Aida's Style List = A'StyList</p> <p>Now you do your graphical magic and come up with the logo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312180 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:34:43 +0000 Lynne 312180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, if you have time to skim the above, can you comment on how it fits in to the YLF persona's? I can relate a bit to all of them....Natural, Bohemian, Trendy, Classic ???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-312103 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:34:48 +0000 crwilson 312103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really want to fill out this list (Aida - it's brilliant!!!). I suspect mine will look somewhat similar to yours Lynne. I'll try to get to it sometime later today, or maybe over the weekend. I really like seeing other people's lists, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-311786 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:19:30 +0000 Aida 311786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>!! I'm amazed that so many of you liked my colors/elements list idea and am SO happy so many of you are finding it helpful Now if only I could come up with MY label.....</p> <p>Lynne, your list seems spot on and Natural Luxe sounds perfect for you. Your colors certainly reflect your inspirations (and I must say, it is SUCH a lovely soft palette!). Looking forward to continuing seeing this in action. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-311741 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:20:09 +0000 rae 311741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That list needs to go into a workbook somewhere! Natural Luxe seems perfect for you, based on the photos you posted -- another success! I'm curious and excited to see how this will help us all zero in on the perfect new pieces to add for the coming seasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-311734 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:13:46 +0000 Scarlet 311734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is just no way I can be this analytical about it. I use up all my precision for my work and have none left for home! I love your pictures though. Awhile ago Angie dispensed three style adjectives per person or so, and I have to say that as silly as it sounds having a label really helps me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-311720 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:58:25 +0000 Heather 311720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Lynne! I am so impressed by your well organized list and your lovely ideas in action. </p> <p>Your family is just darling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-311698 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:09:27 +0000 Lynne 311698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thimble and Una, please do post your lists! I'm looking forward to seeing them :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-311697 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:07:09 +0000 Lynne 311697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved your interpretation of this look, AJ. I would add creative and eye-catching to your style CV - your outfits always have a 'wow' factor to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-311691 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:59:12 +0000 AJ 311691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice exercise in breaking down the elements of your style! Isn't it great now that you have a focus for how to shop and style your outfits. It's also a great way to translate inspired looks to ones that fit you.</p> <p>From my year here at YLF and taking outfit pics, I've narrowed down my style to playful, casual, feminine. This way I can still wear a variety of looks, but tailor it to fit me with these three adjectives. Here is an example of a recent inspired look and how I translated it.</p> <p>(Inspired look by <a href="http://kendieveryday.blogspot.com/2011/03/welcome-back.html">Kendi</a>.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-journey-via-aidas-list#post-311686 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:56:56 +0000 catgirl 311686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved this idea, and it's so fun to see others doing it. I have been meaning to sit down and do it myself. It would be fun to include this kind of information in our profiles so other people can find it easily for reference. </p>