https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:18:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play/page/2#post-647713 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:29:45 +0000 Kari 647713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, that is such a huge compliment. "curated" - I love it!!! I'm going to borrow that concept because it really summarizes what I'm going for these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play/page/2#post-647582 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:19:43 +0000 Anonymous 647582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are getting such a fabulously curated closet Kari. I'm taking notes as you refuse to "settle". This is a great top and I love that you already have lots of playmates for it. Thanks for the link on your bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play/page/2#post-647483 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:10:56 +0000 Kari 647483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary - thanks for your remark about the purse. This is my favorite handbag for sure - I love mustard, and the shape fits so comfortably on my shoulder and against my body.</p> <p>Yesterday at the brewer's festival a woman stopped me to ask where she could find it, and if it was a custom bag.</p> <p>(Just in case you're looking for one of your own, I see LOTS of this bag in many colors on EBay. <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=kate+spade+wellesley+maeda+&#038;_trksid=p5197.c0.m627" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html.....97.c0.m627</a> ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play/page/2#post-647480 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:08:29 +0000 Kari 647480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, yes, totally!</p> <p>Now I'm thinking about keeping my eye out for another blouse with a similar silhouette - but my standards are high. It's got to be equally fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647473 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:05:41 +0000 Tanya 647473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, you look stunning! The colors on both outfits are beautiful. Isn't it interesting how once you find the right piece/formula everything changes and you suddenly start considering a lot of things you never thought you would? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647458 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:48:17 +0000 pastrygirl 647458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, love, love it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647403 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:19:44 +0000 Kari 647403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, hope the shorts work for you! I like the idea of pairing this top with jeans. </p> <p>Manidipa, I am quite pale and definitely need to have the saturated colors you mentioned when I wear black-though honestly I feel that the dyed red hair helps too because it brings some color to my colorless face! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647401 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:16:41 +0000 Kari 647401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, these aren't the SW ballet flats , but they really reminded me of them! They are Me Too Kaden. Totally comfortable. Some colors are on sale at Nordstrom right now and Endless carries them in a variety of fun colors. </p> <p><a href="http://www.endless.com/Me-Too-Womens-Kaden-Ballet/dp/B004XFVPYI/185-6325295-5303054?ie=UTF8&#038;suppressRedirect=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/Me-Too-.....Redirect=1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647400 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:13:02 +0000 Kari 647400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christieanne, I sized up on the VC skirt and was glad I did, because it's quite fitted. My normal size felt too clingy and too exaggerated where it tapers to the knees. The larger size looked and felt more flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647397 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:11:00 +0000 Kari 647397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dianthus, to address your question, the positive experience with this blouse has made me think a lot about trends I resisted in the past and ended up loving... Once I found the right piece, that is. It took longer for that to happen with this silhouette. I think this year I've been less resistant to try unfamiliar trends-my hi-low hem dresses and the higher necked Grecian style purple dress come to mind, as do midi skirts.<br /> There are other trends that I'm still not going to bother trying. It's so rare to find trousers or jeans that fit, look good, and feel comfortable-especially at the heavy weight I'm at now-that I dont want to bother trying something like a slouchy pant. Pants shopping usually makes me despise my body. Dress shopping makes me relish in my curvy shape. Enough said! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647355 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:09:10 +0000 Jamie 647355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this blouse was absolutely made for you. The color, the cut -- it is so stunning on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647354 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:09:06 +0000 Transcona Shannon 647354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the info on the shorts Kari - gonna check it out.</p> <p>I think this top would look fab with jeans and flats for running around too on a casual day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647327 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:19:35 +0000 ManidipaM 647327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My, that blouse is going places! I love the accessorization --- you look so glamorous. </p> <p>You know, I was just sitting and staring at a black skirt and wondering why none of the colours in my closet work with it --- looking at your WIWs, I realized I was going to pale and possibly need more saturation in the colours I pair with it. Thanks for the accidental lesson in colour combining, Kari! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647282 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 13:55:32 +0000 bj1111 647282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this looks so modern and fresh. i still love your fit and flare dresses, but this looks sooo NOW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647237 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:40:14 +0000 Midwest Girl 647237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful blouse--you look fabulous in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647231 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 12:19:04 +0000 Laura 647231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a pretty look on you - and I am drooling with envy over the handbag. Do you have the SW ballet flats, or did you find an alternative? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647217 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 11:02:45 +0000 Anonymous 647217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love, love, love the outfit. But that purse takes my breath away!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647183 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:57:04 +0000 goldenpig 647183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a versatile blouse--looks great dressed up or down. I love it with the teal pumps and yellow bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647172 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:06:00 +0000 CocoLion 647172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always look so well put together Kari, and this is one of your best. I like the way you made the outfit right for a casual night out by changing to shorts. And I think I like the pendant with both day and night looks, although it does make the outfit a little more trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647169 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 05:31:58 +0000 christieanne 647169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! I tried on the green skirt and it didn't suit me so well (way too clingy - maybe I should have sized up) but I will keep looking at VC. Those walking shorts are fantastic with the new top. Hope you have fun getting in the spirit of things for the wedding - even with out tons of accessories you can glam it up a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647162 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 05:27:57 +0000 AJ 647162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outfit one is so beautiful, Kari! Luv that top and the color mix that you styled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647108 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:54:06 +0000 Anonymous 647108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, stunning both ways, Kari! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647104 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:41:50 +0000 Vicki 647104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are fast becoming one of my favorites to watch and I am so happy you surrendered to VC. These colors and the way you go from elegant pencil skirt to festive walking shorts with a change of shoes and jewelry is simply amazing.</p> <p>It's a beautiful look, Kari. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647102 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:30:35 +0000 Sveta 647102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Angie: I love the new waist-surrendering Kari!<br /> These colors are stunning on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647100 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:29:27 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 647100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari that top is stunning. I like both outfits and think you look outstanding. What a great choice in both cut and color. Has it made you think about other cuts you were avoiding that you want to try now? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647083 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:03:40 +0000 christy 647083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So gorgeous Kari! Love this top with the pencil skirt and amazed at how easily it transitions to a beautiful "smart casual" with the shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647078 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 02:00:15 +0000 Kari 647078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw: wish I had pics to show from the festival. Style all over the place-a guy in a Utilikilt and Google racing shirt, lots of "toe" running shoes, a fab woman with bright red skinnies, striped tank, and auburn bob; beards and Mohawks galore. An interesting mix! Surprising amount of heels considering we are walking on bumpy grass-I have seen a few falls.<br /> My fave was a lady wearing a patterned midi and patterned tee-both bold, non matching black or navy and white graphic prints-and carrying a salmon handbag. She looks stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647074 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:53:46 +0000 Kari 647074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nadya, I don't think I have many clothes that I don't/won't remix for play! Even pencil skirts and blazers. Angie's example really taught me that dressy items can be made casual with the right pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647073 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:51:55 +0000 Kari 647073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Shannon! The shorts are Karen Kane-still available on their online store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surrendering-at-work-and-at-play#post-647072 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:49:59 +0000 Nadya 647072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits! How fun that you've so quickly incorporated this new silhouette and are using it for work and play. I still often forget that I can remix "work clothes" for play. </p>