https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:14:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025/page/2#post-2402458 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:12:48 +0000 lyn67 2402458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, you indeed had a tough year and hubby said it so well unfortunately -we all end up to reorder&nbsp; our priorities when a health problem occures&nbsp; but&nbsp; think&nbsp; spending time with our pets and&nbsp; hobbies can help&nbsp; in the healing process.&nbsp;</p> <p>Loved your new approach on&nbsp; editing your closet which can be such a hard duty for some of us -me included-(and my reasons are same as yours) so highlighting generousity as a motivator is so clever and inspirative- a thing to consider myself, too. Your fab outfits here&nbsp;also show how having already a great style and a good wardrobe can easen up our daily life-they really do some hard work for us when needed.</p> <p>Your wedding guest outfit was brilliant- but all your other outfits here were&nbsp; a treat to my eyes- as always when you post. Great idea collecting them together in a representative thread for 2025 and I was all smiles&nbsp; to see your lovely doggie doing the same thing our beautiful dalmatian girl is doing us: she always wants to hide her head in/under our clothing:-) so&nbsp; I can&nbsp; relate for not being able to keep&nbsp; precious clothing items&nbsp; with such&nbsp; bigger breeds like our's.</p> <p>Wishing You all the best in the New Year, Brooklyn, and am looking forward&nbsp; how your style will evolve again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025/page/2#post-2402430 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:25:24 +0000 Lisa 2402430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad that you are now cancer free! May 2026 be a fun filled, healthy year for you! A wardrobe that is doggy friendly sounds lovely. Your use of color and natural fibers is always inspirational! I really enjoy your WIWs. Give the darling furbaby a pet from me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025/page/2#post-2402227 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:57:22 +0000 kkards 2402227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn- reading this and I’m not really sure what to say, but your comments around generosity hit hard. What a lovely way to approach the world and a wonderful way to celebrate life and all the messiness that goes with it.&nbsp;<div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025/page/2#post-2402220 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:33:05 +0000 Olive Green 2402220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Took me a minute to digest the fact that you and the family have been under such strain. A lot of changes.<br />Laughed a bit at the style conclusion that all the outfits, pretty much, can be worn walking the dog.&nbsp;<br />Yup, being comfortable and moving freely seem like the least we can do for ourselves!&nbsp;<br />May you and the lovely dog be well, and always look this great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025/page/2#post-2402214 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:50:09 +0000 RobinF 2402214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a year you’ve had! I bet that was scary and such a relief to be clear now. I can certainly understand how that would adjust your mindset. </p> <p>I always love your outfits. You have such a clear sense of what works for you. I love your dying experiments too and want to do a bit of that myself. </p> <p>Here’s to a happy and healthy 2026! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025/page/2#post-2402207 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:25:39 +0000 Bonnie 2402207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a year you have had! Your outfits are always a treat and so inspirational. I always look forward to your posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025/page/2#post-2402143 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:46:34 +0000 MsMaven 2402143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tears in my eyes and then smiles at the final outcome. I'm so happy for you and your family.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love your colors--many are the same ones that I've been leaning toward in the last couple of years. #8 and #13 are fabulous.&nbsp;</p> <p>Happy New Year to you and your doggie.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025/page/2#post-2402140 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:40:10 +0000 kellygirl 2402140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have the most amazing style and I adore your use of color! Your posts always inspire me to try over dying - one of these days I will follow through. Most of all, I am so glad to hear that you are in the clear health wise. What a terrible ordeal you have been going through! Wishing you a wonderful 2026!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2402127 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:59:21 +0000 Echo 2402127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, I have always admired your style, and the photos here demonstrate why. And your experiments with dying clothing or changing things are always fascinating and usually look as good as professional results to me!</p> <p>I'm so sorry about your health journey in 2025, and I sincerely hope it is mostly behind you now. We hope to see more of you and your style in the new year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2402086 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:01:23 +0000 citygirldc 2402086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad to hear that everything went well.&nbsp; Wishing you a happy and healthy new year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2402083 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:46:36 +0000 ChristelJ 2402083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad to hear your treatment was successful! &nbsp;May 2026 be a year of joy and thriving for you, and even more fun with your glorious wardrobe. Sending wishes for Siena’s successful operation too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2402068 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:10:10 +0000 Brooklyn 2402068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again everyone. This is such a nice place And Siena thanks you for the puppy love. She is having a big operation this week so she needs the support. Fingers and paws crossed for a good outcome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2402063 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:21:51 +0000 Nadine 2402063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn, </b>First, let me say I am so happy to hear you're in the clear with the cancer. The feeling of gratitude is one to hold on to.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I can relate to so many parts of your post.&nbsp;I have also become more self indulgent and self forgiving in the last year and my impulses are shifting to some degree, while still staying within the range of what I consider to be reasonable.</p> <p>I also want to say that all of your outfits look fabulous.&nbsp; I couldn't settle on a favourite.&nbsp; You wear the outfits so well.&nbsp; There's cohesivess to your style even though each outfit is unique.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wish you continued good health.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2402055 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:35:32 +0000 Aquamarine 2402055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cancer sucks…so sorry you went through it. Wishing you good health in the new year, and many fashion joys. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2402046 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:15:17 +0000 Kate 2402046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry you had to take the cancer journey, but delighted to hear you are now cancer free!</p> <p>I have always loved your style and color palette, and enjoyed seeing highlights from your wardrobe. Your creativity with clothes is amazing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Best wishes for a very good new year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2402011 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:58:56 +0000 unfrumped 2402011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a journey you have been on. So glad for the in the clear results. And glad that you have kept charging ahead with your unique and gorgeous style , and all your dye experiments, most of which seem to turn out wonderfully. </p> <p>I’ve got the over-duplicate and save genes also. If I’m having success with say a shorter length shirt or sweater, I’ll think, oh, I need to get it in another color or find another very similar, instead of trying to enjoy 1 of each of several different styles or lengths. Also moving away from trickier fabrics. I still love them, and I don’t have a dog, but am finding there are too many items that don’t travel well or fit in with grandchildren—not just packing, but needing them to tolerate “ regular” laundry methods, not hovering over washer cycle or dryer. </p> <p>Warm wishes for a very good 2026. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401836 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:54:58 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2401836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is quite a highlights reel, and it’s all just gorgeous. Cancer to me sometimes feels like a tiresome hobby that takes over your life. I’m pleased to hear yours is back on track and you have all the pup time to sustain you x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401834 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:48:02 +0000 Carla 2401834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Helena&nbsp;</b>is so right when she identified ‘regal’ as a descriptor of your style. &nbsp;Your mastery of colour and texture is genius. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401829 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:30:56 +0000 Sal 2401829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry to hear you had such a hard health challenge but delighted you are cancer free. What a year for you. And I like what your husband said. I bet your London trip was a great reset after what you had been through.</p> <p>Style wise you continue to be an inspiration. I see more variety of colour and silhouette with white and purple and blue and mustard. Both muted and clearer colours. But all very true to your elegant modern and textured style.</p> <p>It’s hard to pick a favourite but the teal pants and the long bronze skirt are true iconic pieces that I admire greatly.</p> <p>And yes - handing on quality pieces is very different to fast fashion. I have benefited from some great second hand pieces this year and I am grateful to the donors.</p> <p>Siena is indeed a reason to keep practicality in mind. What a cutie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401750 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:32:34 +0000 Jaime 2401750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Brooklyn I am so sorry to hear about your cancer but very glad your treatment was successful. Although I am lucky enough to have not faced a health challenge this year, so many of your thoughts resonated. Living in a country at war (which horrified me on many levels) has led to very similar feelings about small indulgences that can make me feel better. As a thrift store stockist (haha, I mean sorter), I have to say that I am very grateful to anyone who donates nicer things to a charity shop. It is those nicer things that sell well and quickly and support the charitable programs that are the reason the store exists. And I was nodding (vigorously) along with this:&nbsp;<i>I’ve also come to accept that my style is a passion and a hobby...Life is about the journey.</p> <p></i>Apart from all that, your style is absolutely gorgeous! I just loved flipping through your photos thinking about how you tinkered with each one to make it perfect. Finally, Siena in #26 might be my spirit animal.<i><br /></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401746 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:49:10 +0000 Brooklyn 2401746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the good wishes and the lovely comments. My style is regal!! I told my husband to take note of that next time he accompanies me to the dog park Seriously though, you are all very generous in your comments. I am chuffed.</p> <p>Sarah, I am a duplicator too and I think you are right that the scarcity mentality has a role in that. Sometimes I over duplicate, and regret it. Sometimes I don’t duplicate, and regret it. It’s hard to foresee where our wants or needs will take us. Over duplication is something I try to be more self forgiving about if the item is inexpensive. I guess I lean toward better safe than sorry.</p> <p>Ket, my childhood was similar. It’s hard to shake that off. I gave all my designer office appropriate wear to Dress for Success (I know Angie does the same). I remind myself how thrilled I would have been to wear a designer dress when I was just starting out my career. (It came much later for me, and only through careful bargain hunting, but it was still thrilling.) It’s nice to share that joy around. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401733 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:30:52 +0000 Ket 2401733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very thankful to hear you are in the clear and your health is now moving forward on a good track. Many warm congratulations to you &lt;3&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Your style is just so, so good! You always inspire me with textures, outfit pairings I hadn't considered, and more.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Part of my problem with editing is a scarcity mentality. I fear that if I part with something I will never be able to find or afford something similar when I want it or need it again. </i><br /></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>I come from a childhood heavy with scarcity. It is something I am working on as well. I love your mantra of "be generous"! It is so lovely and a good reminder for me.&nbsp;<i><br /></i></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's to rocking in 2026!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401717 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:41:27 +0000 SarahD8 2401717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn</b> I am so glad to know that you are healthy and cancer-free. That's the most important part.</p> <p>I found your musings about how your illness affected your approach to style fascinating. I recognize what you say about the "scarcity" mentality. (I think a similar scarcity mentality often drives me to buy "backups" or duplicates rather than moving my style forward.) Something about letting go of that, and the "be generous" mantra, really underlines the importance of living in the present moment. You have given me a lot to think about.</p> <p>Love seeing the rich, prismatic series of your outfit shots. So varied and yet so cohesive. As always for me, the dog steals the show, and I fully endorse building a wardrobe that aids you in maximally enjoying time with her. &lt;3 </p> <p>Here's to a healthy and creative 2026 for all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401705 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:54:57 +0000 Irina 2401705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So happy to know you are over this big and scary disease! Congratulations! You are absolutely right, everything else pales in comparison when it comes to health issues.&nbsp;<div>Your style is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your outfit photos with us.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401704 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:28:36 +0000 Angie 2401704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, <b>Brooklyn</b>. Soooo sorry you had to deal with a cancer diagnosis. A stressful ordeal. Extremely relieved for you and your loved ones that you're clear! Onward to a brilliantly healthy and better 2026. xo</p> <p>I LOVE your attitude! Yes to being more self-indulgent. If not now - when? The world is in a bad place, and we have to get our jollies where we can. Fashion and style makes you happy. Milk it. Bonus that your indulgences are thoughtful and practical, no matter what. Can't go wrong, and please carry on! ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>The thriving secondhand market cannot exist without people passing on items. Wish more people remembered that!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with <b>Suz</b> and <b>Dee</b>! Your KILLER GORGEOUS style has never looked more beautiful, signature, confident, and appealing. Very identifiable, inspirational, focussed and honest! Evolution happens organically because style is innate for you. You lucky fish!&nbsp;</p> <p>#26 and #27 melt my heart. What a sweetheart. Siena enjoys your wardrobe as much as you do. Even better :)&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401689 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:47:16 +0000 Helena 2401689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, I'm so sorry for the health ordeal you've gone through but so happy that you are in the clear. It is wonderful that you are taking care and being gentle with yourself ... The emotional recovery is another journey and you need and deserve this gentle treatment xoxo sending love for 2026!</p> <p>As always, your style is unbelievably cool, consistent, regal, unique and stunning. Long may it continue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401686 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:40:31 +0000 Dee 2401686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’ve always had such wonderful style sense and artistry BROOKLYN, lts in your DNA. Your outfits and colour stories are always very inspirational. So happy to hear you're in a better place with your health. I couldn't agree more that when you have health issues nothing else matters more.<br /> I also feel the same way about not wanting to own anything that's too precious or fussy when it impedes the way I actually want to live my life. All the best in 2026. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401677 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:17:02 +0000 Minaminu 2401677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful and honest reflection. I'm&nbsp; glad to hear you're in the clear now!&nbsp;The shift in perspective you've described really resonates —toward what truly matters, what brings you genuine happiness, and letting go of both worry and a scarcity mentality—is so inspiring. <br />Your "be generous" mantra is lovely, and I think you're absolutely right that donating quality pieces is an act of generosity.<div>I especially love how you've embraced outfits that work for your happiest moments—there's something wonderfully freeing about building a wardrobe around real joy and those peek-a-boo and beach pillow photos are priceless as well as definitely worth every fashion "sacrifice."</div><div>Wishing you many more wonderful walks, continued experiments and creative satisfactions, and all the joy that comes from the journey!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401675 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:42:09 +0000 pirouette 2401675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so happy to hear you are well and your treatment was successful. Your style is so creative and unique all the outfits are beautiful. The picture of your gorgeous doggy steals the show I am sure your 4 legged friend was a great support to you during your illness and recovery. Thank you for sharing your story and I wish you all the best for 2026. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-reflections-2025#post-2401674 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:46:07 +0000 Bijou 2401674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an inspiring post. I am so relieved that your treatment was a success. Your style is amazing; the pictures highlight how you are having fun with fashion. I love how you achieve a unique luxe look that is also practical for your lifestyle. Sienna an adorable constant companion. </p>