https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:05:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum/page/2#post-2233061 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:15:41 +0000 rachylou 2233061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a brilliant idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232935 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:34:35 +0000 Bijou 2232935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Stagaire Fash &amp; The Cat</b> - I am humbled, thank you both.</p> <p><b>KKards</b> - yes these are both flashbacks to the early 1990's!</p> <p><b>Minaminu </b>- thank you so much.</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b> - it was a fun challenge.</p> <p><b>Ginkgo</b> - the pearl necklace is proving to be extremely versatile.</p> <p><b>Jonesy</b> - both boots are from the same small shoe shop and are worn so often that $ per wear are getting very low.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232927 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:20:56 +0000 Jonesy 2232927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun! It's great to see the pink suit again, and I think every outfit is lovely. Your use of prints and colors is so fab, and I love your accessories (e.g., those star boots! and the pearl-accented lug-soled ones!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232850 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:10:13 +0000 Ginkgo 2232850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning outfits!&nbsp; My favorite is #4, the pearl necklace and bracelet make it come alive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232811 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:22:50 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2232811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super fab all around! I really like seeing how the inspiration from others on the forum comes out in your style. A great idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232802 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:25:11 +0000 Minaminu 2232802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>stunning! love the thought, very sweet of you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232798 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:01:48 +0000 kkards 2232798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, all of these are fab, and show your incredible fashion range. While it like them all, i most say the 2 piece dressing and the pink suit are my favs, probably because both give me fashion flashbacks to my early working days.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232793 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:35:27 +0000 The Cat 2232793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, thank you very much for your kind words. Your warm personality as well as your fab style are inspirations and assets to the forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232712 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:27:01 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2232712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, I am frequently floored by your ability to combine on-target analysis with loving words. Your styling speaks that same language. I’m glad my joke about being scared made you laugh </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232694 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:29:50 +0000 Bijou 2232694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Tanya</b> - I could see you in the velvet pant suit, whilst more pink than lilac, it is definitely a cool toned pink.</p> <p><b>Stagaire Fash</b> - you made me laugh. To be honest, I hope I have not offended anyone by referring to their style inspiration - that most definitely has not been my intention.</p> <p><b>Angie</b> - just setting a small challenge like this, made me put a bit more effort into getting dressed.</p> <p><b>MsMaven</b> - I love the jacket in #4 - it is so light and warm to wear.</p> <p><b>Slim Cat</b> - you are too kind.</p> <p><b>The Cat</b> - without posting pictures you are most definitely a wise and wonderful forum member who has an amazing eye for fashion. Sorry to hear that you are so busy looking after your parents. I know from experience how challenging and rewarding that can be. I am glad that the forum gives you some time to indulge in your love of fashion.</p> <p><b>Janet </b>- a two piece dress is definitely easier to get the fit right and perhaps would be easier to find than an elusive winter dress.</p> <p><b>Shevia</b> - the pink suit is super fun - I always feel rather fab wearing that one.</p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b> - I so love those boots, stompy, comfortable and pretty. Luckily I am friends with the owner of the shoe shop and when they came in she called me because she knew I would want them.</p> <p><b>Carol</b> - yes the forum is filled with people with great style. It is nice to learn from them.</p> <p><b>Sal</b> - it was nice to find a way to wear that beautiful jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232659 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0000 Sal 2232659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely post Bijou - and you have some wonderful outfits inspired by the forum.&nbsp; Great idea.</p> <p>I think my very favourite is the first one!!&nbsp; But I like them all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232648 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:56:53 +0000 CarolS 2232648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>beautiful, and what lovely inspiration to work from! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232647 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:54:54 +0000 Brooklyn 2232647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a nice challenge! I cannot get over how consistently glamorous your style is. Just wow. </p> <p>(I want pearl studded stompy boots!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232640 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:26:53 +0000 Jaime 2232640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning Bijou! I truly love them all, but the pink suit and the black and white jacket outfit have me swooning! And the two piece dress! Ok, I'll stop, but I would love to be your client just to see you outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232595 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 21:03:33 +0000 Janet 2232595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How sweet and creative of you to post looks with such a great variety of YLF inspirations!&nbsp;</p> <p>All of these are great, and I especially love that pink suit on you. And you make me realize, I would LOVE to find a great two-piece dress that suits me!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232562 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:29:36 +0000 The Cat 2232562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun idea, and you certainly manage to look fab in several different styles! </p> <p>Sweet Bijou, I am touched and feel honored that you thought of, and felt inspired by, me. Particularly impressing as you haven't seen me for a long time. (Since September 2020 I have had to stay with my infirm old parents in order to give them the best possible care, and it is difficult for me to post outfit pics here. However, you can all be sure that I enjoy looking at YLF when I get a break. ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232547 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:46:54 +0000 slim cat 2232547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! Not picking a favorite - they are all amazing on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232531 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:17:57 +0000 MsMaven 2232531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All great looks. My favorite is #4–so chi’s and glamorous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232523 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:07:55 +0000 Angie 2232523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bijou</b>, your KILLER fun, glam, gorgeous, creative, maximal, and playful style is a treat for us all! How sweet and generous of you to mention forum members who have inspired these outfits. Thank you for the shout-out!</p> <p>I cannot pick a fave. You wear it ALL with grace, verve, ease and confidence :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232490 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:15:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2232490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm excited. And nervous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232486 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:45:26 +0000 Tanya 2232486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, these are stunning outfits all around, Bijou!&nbsp; It is striking how, at the same time, they have&nbsp; the glamour I associate with you, while I can also see influences from other YLF members.&nbsp; Also, a lovely tribute to the forum.</p> <p>Super hard to choose favorites, but if someone twisted my arm, they would be #2 - the suit is gorgeous on you, and #3 - so chic and sophisticated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232481 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:58:32 +0000 Bijou 2232481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaeobi - I love the brocade jacket too - it looked too pale in the bigger photo, the close up shows off the brocade better.</p> <p>Stagiaire Fash - OK - challenge accepted. It is inspired by - but I already know what jacket I will be wearing... this should be fun.</p> <p>Suntiger - I really fell for the suit because of the colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232467 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:50:12 +0000 Anonymous 2232467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Love the first 3 especially! The brocade is a great color on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232461 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 10:16:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2232461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a sweet tribute! (I’m tempted to say “do me!” but a little frightened of how people would encapsulate my look, lol). I love how you’ve been influenced by others, but these are all very much you. I’ve not seen that brocade jacket before. It’s gorgeous on you, up close and the whole outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232457 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 08:03:16 +0000 Zaeobi 2232457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That brocade jacket is lovely on you - I like how the collar design gives you a collarless look from the front but a popped collar look from the sides. Glad you're wearing it to make you happy - such gorgeous items shouldn't collect dust! The pearl grommets add just the right amount of Bijou to your stompy boots to make them your own, too. </p> <p>PS - I also like your phone case! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232451 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:39:32 +0000 Bijou 2232451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anne</b> - the challenge that I provided to my self was to be 'inspired by' rather than copy - I think it worked better for me.</p> <p><b>Katerina</b> - I love wearing a good dress and jacket combination, so Day 3 is one of those outfits that I know I can rely on when I need to look polished and professional.</p> <p><b>CocoLion</b> - I am very lucky that the pink pantsuit is by a local designer whose standard fit works for me. The suit was bought online during a Covid lockdown and I was thrilled by how well it fit without alteration.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Carla</b> - today in my black stompy boots, I am a bit don't mess with me - such a great compliment to be compared to Gwen.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232448 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:24:47 +0000 Carla 2232448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! &nbsp;What a great week of stylishness you’ve had. &nbsp;I, too, see the YLF forum influence, &nbsp;but also the unique Bijou mix of ladylike sophisticate and ‘don’t mess with me’ street chic. &nbsp;Reminds me a little bit of Gwen Stephanie… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232447 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:24:07 +0000 CocoLion 2232447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that pantsuit! Really superb on you -- color, fit, construction.&nbsp; It doesn't get any better than this.&nbsp; The white and navy outfit feels nautical and is making me think of The Love Boat's cruise director Julie.&nbsp; I'm a big fan of all retro TV shows.&nbsp; When they showed it on a Princess Cruise line in 2018 my Mom and were in heaven. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232442 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:06:07 +0000 Katerina 2232442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, you are amazing!<br /> What a nice theme and fun challenge.<br /> All the outfits are absolutely gorgeous. I love the day 3 outfit very much, but I love all the others equally much. Honestly, I cannot pick a favorite.<br /> I admire your ability to assemble the most amazing wardrobe with the great variety of items and styles you have. And yet, you keep a unique, personal style, a special point of view. You are very talented. You have channeled the other YLF members your way - these are all very you and wonderful. I am honored to be included as one of the inspirations.<br /> I love the red lipstick with the soft mint jacket - stunning! And the pearls and brooch with the black and white outfit - so beautiful. And the pearl combat boots - super fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/taking-inspiration-from-the-forum#post-2232439 Sun, 17 Oct 2021 06:44:22 +0000 anne 2232439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lovely week of outfits that look just like you, but can see the ylf influence once you have told us! </p>