https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 12:37:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876431 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 02:55:51 +0000 Brooklyn 1876431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jill and Lyn. I appreciate your comments! </p> <p>Thanks Windchime. Those ruched skirts are magic aren’t they? I would love a couple more in different colours. That’s one of my early lessons from this challenge. So comfortable and forgiving. And I am very flattered that you are taking notes!</p> <p>Thanks Smittie. That skirt will definitely be repeated.</p> <p>Thanks Angie. I would love to be “queen dress” but I can never find dresses that are long enough, fit me, and in the right fabric. Except in black. So it’s skirts for me. I do hope to incorporate at least one pair of pants in my capsule but pants will never be summer workhorses for me.</p> <p>Thanks tanstaafl. Are you another -40 person? We are at the opposite extreme. The paper today said that my city was the hottest place on earth yesterday (+47 in some areas).</p> <p>Thanks Sally. I hope you are enjoying your holiday.</p> <p>Thanks Sterling. I am glad you donated the cardigan. That’s part of what the challenge is about isn’t it? And re scarves. Yes, I often wear a lightweight scarf during summer. I wear it draped over my shoulders for sun protection when I am outdoors and then around my neck when I am in air con (generally too hot to wear around the neck outside). It’s a nice way to change up an outfit and you can easily shove it into your bag if it starts to make you too hot. Thanks for your kind words.</p> <p>Thanks Katerina. Love your style too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876363 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 21:41:49 +0000 jill58 1876363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love seeing your posts. 6 and 7 are my favorites. Love your handbags! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876345 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 20:41:30 +0000 lyn67 1876345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love your wiw, Brookly as all are perfectly styled and so chic! Usually love your floral skirts and block heeled bootie sandals:-) now I focused on&nbsp; the marvelous floral printed tops, flat tassel&nbsp; sandals,&nbsp; jewelry and the bags! Esp love your heavy looking&nbsp; chains/pendants and the way you seem to match your cuffs to the color&amp;style of your bag in these posted now, and look forward to see the next to come!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876342 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 19:50:13 +0000 Windchime 1876342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I say first how adorable your white handbag is?! </p> <p>I love the outfits you show here. I have a summer weight black ruched skirt, too, and it sure is a work horse in hot weather! I wish I'd thought to duplicate it when I bought it a few summers ago. I can even gain a few pounds, and that skirt somehow conceals it. </p> <p>You look very stylish and comfortable in all your pictures, in spite of uncomfortably warm temperatures. I'm actually jotting a few notes based on your outfits, to help me when I need to put together hot weather work outfits in several months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876336 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 19:28:21 +0000 Anonymous 1876336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are fab. I too like #6, probably because of the low contrast and higher waist on the top....and the skirt length is really good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876332 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 19:00:31 +0000 Angie 1876332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are ALSO a dressy hot Summer outfit role model.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876328 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 18:39:20 +0000 tanstaafl 1876328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is the outfit with the black and white floral skirt. I love seeing your summer outfits while I am currently wearing a long sleeve shirt, plus a pullover sweater, plus a zip up fleece, topped off with a cozy scarf and a fuzzy blanket draped over my lap. I see your beautiful skirt and sleeveless outfits and try to forget how cold it is outside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876318 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 17:31:32 +0000 Sal 1876318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking great Brooklyn- love these especially the second one for some reason. Maybe the green?</p> <p>I am still away and not on YLF really til I get home tomorrow. Then back to reality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876313 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 17:12:39 +0000 Angie 1876313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have the BEST skirt style, <b>Brooklyn.&nbsp;</b>I hereby crown you <u><i></i></u><i>Queen Skirt.&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b></i><b></b><b></b>All outfits are<b></b><b></b>&nbsp;KILLER gorgeous, and so is your wavy hair. The maximal jewellery layering is on trend, and I like seeing flats worn with the skirts.&nbsp;</p> <p>#6 is my fave, an have a super holiday. You look beautifully pulled together each day.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876223 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:09:59 +0000 Anonymous 1876223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn</b> -- I am so glad you are participating. &nbsp;I have <u>long admired your style!</u>!! &nbsp;</p> <p>Your Challenge is intriguing and admirable. &nbsp;When I think about it, it makes so much sense to me. &nbsp;What I am learning is that you can take a challenge like this and narrow the parameters to achieve very specific focus. &nbsp;Lots of participants have illustrated just how this can be done. &nbsp;I've been taking notes. &nbsp;</p> <p>Although I don't wear skirts, I believe your Summer Formula is just what I need to elevate my Summer Style to the next level. &nbsp;I have carefully studied your style (from afar) and tried to buy some of your exact tops (Uniqlo). &nbsp;Unfortunately, they are always sold out when I finally make it to their website. &nbsp;Nonetheless, I get GREAT IDEAS from you. &nbsp;One great idea is the addition of accessories add interest without adding warmth.&nbsp;Do scarfs fall into this category? &nbsp;I love the look of scarfs, but they challenge me in Summer months. &nbsp;</p> <p>I think challenges like this are especially helpful&nbsp;for wardrobe planning. &nbsp;It also helps you make peace with the fact that some wardrobe items don't carry their weight. &nbsp;<u>I am taking your advice and donating that grey long line sweater</u>. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876222 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:00:53 +0000 Katerina 1876222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Brooklyn! I love all these outfits - they are chic, perfectly pulled together and relaxed and practical all at the same time. Brilliant. Tried to determine a favourite, but could not decide. They are all super. Great job with accessories too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876216 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 11:00:55 +0000 Brooklyn 1876216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, thanks Mainelady! Cross post. The skirt is a really appealing combination for me: floral, black and white, asymmetric and a subtle ruffle. I think it’s my favourite purchase for this summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876215 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 10:54:01 +0000 Brooklyn 1876215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aurore, thanks and hi! That’s a very nice greeting :)</p> <p>Thanks SF. The sandals are very comfy for walking because of the thick soles. But I feel glam in them because of the gold trim. I still can’t get over -40. I have now logged Canada weather into my phone so I can keep track. These outfits must look so out of context to you.</p> <p>Thanks Bijou. You are lovely! I find that if you wear something to work often it can be difficult to disassociate it&nbsp;from work. That’s the great thing about jeans. I only wear them to work on casual fridays so they never become tainted with the association. </p> <p>Jenni, thanks. The sandals are a bronze toned gold (not yellow). I wonder if that accounts for the green undertone. Well spotted! I don’t see undertones at all.</p> <p>Thanks Dianna and Joy!</p> <p>Ha ha Shevia! I went curly in the country. Any hair praise from you is highly appreciated </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876214 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 10:49:14 +0000 Mainelady 1876214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of your outfits look beautiful! My fav is #6. The skirt is so fun! I especially enjoy seeing your accessories. You know how to use them to elevate an outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876209 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 09:39:14 +0000 Aurore 1876209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I fell in love with outfit #1. It looks both casual and classy, has a hint of fun (the colored print of the top) and a hint of tough (the bag and cuff). Just like Bijou, I feel really inspired by your outfits and I'm looking forward to the next ones! Thanks you for sharing them!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876208 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 09:36:11 +0000 Style Fan 1876208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love every one of your outfits Brooklyn.&nbsp; Those sandals are very versatile.&nbsp; I like how you have accessorized your outfits.&nbsp; Great rings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876203 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 08:16:58 +0000 Bijou 1876203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful beating the heat. I cannot believe that it has been hotter East than we have had West (our time will come no doubt)!</p> <p>I love the MK bags, so stylish and with great textural detail.&nbsp;</p> <p>My going out tends to include my 9 year old (his birthday was on Boxing Day) and so my casual capsule is my usual going out capsule. Unless it is for events without our child and then my work outfits can come out to play. Denim is a 12 month fabric for me, but I only wear my cropped flairs and denim skirts in the summer months.</p> <p>I am looking forward to your 30x30 challenge outfits. You will do this in spectacular style because your wardrobe is so cohesive and a great inspiration to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876189 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 07:27:18 +0000 Jenni NZ 1876189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do those sandals look sort of iridescent green in the pics when they are black and gold? It's like the colours in the outfits come out in the sandals, amazing!<br /> My work and going out outfits cross over too. On most weeknights I have to wear the work outfit out at night since I go straight from work to the dinner or meeting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876184 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 07:10:15 +0000 Dianna 1876184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, you have great summer style.&nbsp; I will be looking forward to your 30x30 WIWs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876132 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 03:03:05 +0000 Anonymous 1876132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The best part for me is your wonderful styling and accessories. My favorite piece is the David Lawrence top that you are wearing in 7/8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876127 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 02:46:36 +0000 Jaime 1876127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know I am going to say the best part is your hair! I think the green top and the floral black and white outfits are my favorites but there is stiff competition.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876126 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 02:43:49 +0000 Brooklyn 1876126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks DL. You can have the top in no 4 when I am done with it. Looks very you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876123 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 02:26:12 +0000 delurked 1876123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ll take one of each please. </p> <p>Looks put together, dressy (but not too) and breezy all at the same time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-30-x-30-week-1#post-1876122 Sun, 07 Jan 2018 02:14:36 +0000 Brooklyn 1876122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all</p> <p>I signed up for the 30 x 30 challenge but I have been a bit MIA because I have been away on holidays visiting with friends.</p> <p>I had no clear goals when I signed up. I was just persuaded by Sterling’s charm!</p> <p>Sterling said we could make our own rules so I decided that my 30 x 30 will be limited to dressier days. So I will count work days and dressy casual days but exclude uber casual days at home spent cooking, cleaning, gardening, dog walking etc. There is little to no crossover between what I wear in high summer for those activities (mostly shorts and tees) and what I wear to go out or to go to work. But there is crossover in summer between what I wear to go out and what I wear to work. I would like the challenge to be a test of my capacity to mix and match, adapt and repeat items that I know are suited to similar activities. (Funnily enough in cooler weather things reverse and my going out outfits crossover more with my casual at home outfits and less with my work outfits. Because of jeans! But that’s a topic for another day.)</p> <p>I do have a rough plan for this capsule but, like many others, I am going to be flexible and add items as I go. Dominant colours will be black, white, green, blue, red and tan. I am hoping that it will be useful for wardrobe planning - to help me identify my wardrobe favourites and essentials, any gaps and any items that could be donated.</p> <p>As mentioned, I was on holiday in the country for the first week of the challenge. Each day we went out to lunch, shopping or day tripping, so I count these as dressy casual days.</p> <p>Outfit descriptions are below. I included photos of accessories because in summer I rely heavily on accessories to add some interest without adding warmth.</p> <p>No 1: Black ruched skirt, flat black and gold sandals, abstract blue patterned silk top. Accessories in tan, yellow gold, rose gold, black and silver. (Temp: high 20s, dry)</p> <p>No 2: Black ruched skirt, flat black and gold sandals, green silk knit top. Accessories in silver and white. The black and white ring was a Xmas gift from my mum. The silver rings on my thumb and ring finger are coin rings made by my husband. (Temp: cooler, low 20s, dry)</p> <p>No 3: Black and white asymmetric floral skirt, black cotton knit top, flat black and gold sandals. Forgot to take an accessories pic but they are in white, silver and pewter. (Temp: mid 20s, dry)</p> <p>No 4: Black ruched skirt, black and white floral silk top, flat black and gold sandals. Silver, black and white accessories. (Temp: mid 30s, dry)</p> <p>Here are my items so far (not counting shoes and accessories):</p> <p>1. Ruched black jersey skirt (Metalicus). I actually have 3 of these. A bit of a cheat but a laundry godsend because I wear them so much.<br /> 2. Abstract blue silk top (Saba)<br /> 3. Green silk knit top (Trenery)<br /> 4. Black and white floral asymmetric skirt (Sportscraft)<br /> 5. Black cotton knit top 2017 (uniqlo)<br /> 6. Black and white floral silk top (David Lawrence)</p> <p>Today is an “at home” day. Just as well because we are having 40+ temps. Next week, back to work! </p>