https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 04:01:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2182993 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 22:24:11 +0000 Jonesy 2182993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fabulous! I am especially drawn to #1 because it seems to be saying "hello spring, I'm ready!" I am so sorry to hear about the challenges of your current position. I work in higher ed at a public institution and these are rough times! I cannot imagine the stress of your role, with one foot in academia and the other in healthcare, during this extremely difficult time! And it's really hard to give your job everything you have and then feel very unappreciated.</p> <p>I remember when I was working on my dissertation, one of my committee members (an esteemed, very productive researcher) said that her fantasy was to quit and go make jewelry in CA. At the time, I couldn't understand what she was talking about, but now I get it :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2182985 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 22:10:28 +0000 catherine 2182985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello Viva. That coat is by Nic + Zoe. Thank so very much for your kind words. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2182863 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:19:04 +0000 viva 2182863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Catherine, I am having fun exploring your past posts. I love 3,5,7,8 especially. That coat in 8: what is it? You have such lovely style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2175093 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 01:36:53 +0000 Brooklyn 2175093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry to hear you are not feeling valued in your work. Especially during a pandemic. It’s baffling. </p> <p>It’s always lovely to see your outfits. All the best to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2175035 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:52:11 +0000 cat2 2175035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There has been a large outflow of Californians to Nevada, mostly to near Lake Tahoe and to Reno. Similar migrations helped turn Austin and Portland blue. It seems likely Nevada will have similar pockets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2175030 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:37:59 +0000 lyn67 2175030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE LOVE LOVE them all!! You really are one of my&nbsp; curent inspiration per moment and I always love to see your colors being matchy matchy or strongly&nbsp; corelated&nbsp; to your home interior- I also love these deep shades! (sorry about the career situation, hope will pass them somehow)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2174975 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:34:05 +0000 LaPed 2174975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great and I never would've guessed you're anywhere near retirement age.&nbsp;</p> <p>I experienced similar culture shock moving to Las Vegas from Vermont and working in schools in both states. It was hard to wrap my head around such a completely different political culture and set of values. Now I'm in NH, which is sort of a weird mix of the two. ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2174971 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:00:55 +0000 Janet 2174971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m late to this, but I always think you look so polished and lovely in your photos — and your home does too! </p> <p>I’m sorry your work situation is bringing you down — this is such a challenging time for everyone in health care, and it’s frustrating to see how some states and regions treat their workers. Same goes for teachers. Our society needs a shift in priorities. Sending you good vibes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2174560 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:20:19 +0000 karen13 2174560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is so lovely to see you looking so lovely! I am sad to hear you are facing these challenges. I’m hoping things improve for all of us soon.I know how dedicated you are and how lucky your student have been to have you. I hope you can find a way to take a break from your situation and assess whether it can be improved sufficiently. But don’t sacrifice your happiness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up/page/2#post-2174018 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:49:22 +0000 Laurie 2174018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely, polished outfits as ever. #5 is fav, and #2 and 7 close behind.</p> <p>When my husband and I talk about "where next", sadly it has become a matter of what the politics are in a particular place. Lots of lovely choices no longer options, in my mind, for so many life-important reasons like the one you outlined. Very hard time.</p> <p>My guess is you still have plenty of energy, but the situation is sucking it out of you now. Hope you find a way to capture it back soon. And time is the all-important scarce resource - what will you do with your precious time?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2174015 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:37:25 +0000 Glory 2174015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First every one of these outfits is fantastic! I can’t select a favourite.<br />Your current work situation is difficult. You have a lot going on with a move, new job, covid and retirement considerations. I hope you can take some time for yourself and make a great decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2174009 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:05:57 +0000 catherine 2174009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again to all of you for your supportive comments. I so appreciate all of the collective wisdom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173954 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:04:18 +0000 Sisi 2173954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always wonder how you manage to put together such sophisticated&nbsp; outfits with a few simple pieces! My favourites are # 2-7-8.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173951 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:04:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 2173951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well the outfits are as great as you always look. I particularly like the one with the pops of red.<br /> I am struggling with my career in a similar way to you. I am about 5 years behind you. I turn 60 very soon. My enthusiasm for being a primary care medical practitioner is also waning, which feels very odd since I have mostly had a very satisfying career. I am unable to easily extricate myself either currently although there will be options, each one as unpalatable as another! So I do sympathise. Have no advice though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173922 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 03:47:28 +0000 Sal 2173922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have an excellent collection of outfits here - definitely not drab.</p> <p>I like them all - especially the rusty coat and boots, and the wide leg jeans.&nbsp; But they are all great.</p> <p>I can understand how frustrating your work situation must be.&nbsp; No special advice but hope that you find the best way through this.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173919 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 03:10:14 +0000 Jaime 2173919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Catherine you are amazing, and not just because you may be the only person to find Minnesota a weather improvement!<br />You look smashing in every picture and pose.&nbsp;<br />I have been living in a "socialist" (but actually still very capitalist) country for a long time and am often appalled by the health care system in the United States. I think there may be alternatives out there that would better take advantage of what you have to offer as suggested above. I suspect even you retire you will have a very active retirement.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173907 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:43:20 +0000 Bijou 2173907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Catherine, you have such great style, as evidenced in these pictures and your beautiful decor. It is all such a cohesive package. Your casual looks are just as polished as more formal looks and you colour palette is so striking and suits you perfectly.</p> <p>Covid has made me re-evaluate my work and I am happy that in October I left my secure job to work in a smaller boutique firm. I get to work from home which allows me to spend more time with my son who is growing up quickly. Adapting to the change has been mostly good, but I miss my former work colleagues, although there are a few that I am glad to be away from. Thank you for posting, it is lovely to see you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173906 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:24:45 +0000 Anonymous 2173906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’re always so beautifully dressed and groomed . And you don’t post nearly enough ! As a Canadian , I’m always sorry to read such stories , especially from states with such different tax policies than we do here . The province I live in isn’t currently as friendly toward medical professionals as I would vote for - and I hope theIf changes soon. I hope you can sort your own situation out . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173893 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:51:49 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2173893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, you look beautiful and polished.</p> <p>But I am very sorry you're going through all of this, and honestly, based on visits to family in Vegas, what you're describing, was a thing long before there was a pandemic.</p> <p>If you're considering stepping away from the education/healthcare crossroads, but don't wish to retire just yet, might I suggest education advocacy?&nbsp; &nbsp;And/or teaching online.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173890 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:08:48 +0000 Irina 2173890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your style is absolutely fabulous! I always enjoy looking at the photos of your outfits. Hard to pick a favorite!<br />Sorry to hear about your difficulties, hope you will find a solution that would work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173862 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:46:41 +0000 unfrumped 2173862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for the red, and the fun wideleg outfit. All are great.<br /> More empathy for figuring out career/ retirement plans. From perspective having retired from clinical practice, and practice/ medical education before that, just in time for pandemic restrictions, but not knowing that would be so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173859 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:39:54 +0000 JAileen 2173859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Catherine, I know what you mean about NV. &nbsp;However, our son and his girlfriend spent a month with us, just to avoid some of that MN winter. &nbsp;They are now on their way to NYC to avoid another month of winter. &nbsp;I’d hate to see our educational system lose such an experienced and qualified person. &nbsp;I have three close friends who are/were nurses. &nbsp;One became a high school Spanish teacher, one worked on a local medical hotline for years, and the third became a nurse practitioner. &nbsp;They’re all about our age, and so two are retired. &nbsp;I actually thought we were doing better than other states since teachers had been prioritized for vaccinations. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Re your outfits: as always, you look fab. &nbsp;I especially like the coats, in 5 and 8. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173854 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:29:03 +0000 catherine 2173854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much, everyone. Your words are kind and wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173852 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:17:24 +0000 madeline 2173852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a recently retired nurse educator age 64, I encourage you to follow your instincts here. I have been a nurse for 44 years: 20 as an RN, 24 as an Nurse Practitioner and 10 of those years as an educator and administrator in a graduate nursing program, while practicing clinically.<br /> You are right-we have to honor ourselves and they are not making anymore time. Nothing is promised:<br /> Nursing has so much more to offer you and you have so much more to offer the profession. Find your passion again.<br /> Oh and the outfits are fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173845 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:50:29 +0000 Cardiff girl 2173845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Much sympathy on the career problems,healthcare workers should not be having to put up with anything other than sincere gratitude especially after this last year and the work that you all have done but that’s humans for you,have you considered becoming a vet?(:))<br />You look your usual cool,elegant self and I paticularly like outfit#1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173842 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:42:02 +0000 rachylou 2173842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh gosh. Drab, you say? My reaction was, *Wow. Lot of zing and fun!* These outfits make me feel such happiness! :)</p> <p>I’m sorry about the career situation. I’ve felt the love and dedication you’ve had for your work. That must be so tough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173830 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:44:30 +0000 Angie 2173830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER all round. You are beautifully and elegantly turned out every day, and what a treat that is for us to admire! You can do no style wrong :)</p> <p>#5 and #7 are my faves. #1 and #4 are close next favourites.</p> <p><b>Catherine,</b> sorry you're having career challenges. The pandemic has made things even more stressful, and it sucks. I hope you find a suitable alternative, or simply retire. Take care and good luck.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173828 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:27:54 +0000 Greyscale 2173828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My brother is a professor in Reno and the state funding situation does seem rough (though he likes his campus). He wonders if the recent urban influx will change state priorities. People in cities have a different relationship with government services, regardless of their overall politics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173824 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 18:01:15 +0000 Mirjana 2173824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits, I especially like #5 and #7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suit-up-and-show-up#post-2173822 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:50:19 +0000 Bonnie 2173822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice set of outfits. #5, 7, and 9 are my favorites. Nevada will lose a wonderful addition to their nursing education program but at age 65 and with working under those conditions, I would probably give it up, too. Having the time to enjoy your family will be priceless. </p>