https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 27 May 2026 12:57:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808469 Sun, 14 May 2017 17:27:14 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1808469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Favorite inherited physical trait: hands (they aren't especially distinctive--neither long fingered nor short, not thick, etc. but medium, well proportioned hands and fingers that are very capable for manual tasks like sewing, playing piano, handwriting) and skin</p> <p>Favorite inherited character trait: a sardonic sense of humor and a hilarious lack of ability to tell a joke.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808434 Sun, 14 May 2017 11:50:37 +0000 Cee 1808434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Physical: Similar facial appearance and expressions<br />Emotional: Stubbornness ( double edged sword that one ! )</p> <p>Style wise, we both love turtlenecks and on occasions have unconsciously worn the same ensemble, ie. skinny rib wool skivvy, V-neck sweater and jeans ( I kid thee not ! )</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808413 Sun, 14 May 2017 09:21:55 +0000 Archer 1808413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I inherited lots of my traits from Mum. Physically it is her olive skin that is probably most obvious. Her and her siblings used to be perceived as part Indian due to their skin. Aussies reading this will laugh, in a Sally Morgan kind of way.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808409 Sun, 14 May 2017 07:36:57 +0000 Maneera 1808409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely thread!!!</p> <p>While my sister looks more like our mum, I did inherit my mum's very fair skin and bone structure. We're opposites when it comes to body type, and I wasn't blessed with naturally straight hair (unlike my mum &amp; sister). Here's a picture of the 3 of us, so you know what I mean! </p> <p>I did inherit my mum's love for all things beautiful and her sharp mind. Also, her LOVE for shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808363 Sun, 14 May 2017 01:21:51 +0000 rachylou 1808363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this thread is not what I expected! Lol.</p> <p>We-ll, I think the only physical trait I got from my mom is a nose with a slight bump.</p> <p>As for character traits, I've got a vicious streak, the voice of command, belligerence, and a real black and white way of thinking.</p> <p>Lol. I don't know if these are things to make me popular and the world grateful. But they are pretty strong. Mum is a very strong person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808346 Sat, 13 May 2017 22:59:53 +0000 jill58 1808346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I had inherited more of my mom's physical traits--her olive skin, her dark hair which turned a perfect silver as she aged--the list goes on....<br />What she did pass on to me was the importance of education and a love of reading. She encouraged all my youthful enthusiasms. My love of animals is the direct result of her allowing me to have lots of pets over the years. Since my dad was for the most part out of the picture she had to do all the parenting during my difficult teen years. It wasn't easy being my mother but she did her very best. I will always remember her advice about parties which I've tried to apply much more broadly --"Comb your hair and look at yourself one last time before you leave the house--then stop thinking about yourself--focus on the people around you." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808331 Sat, 13 May 2017 21:02:21 +0000 cindysmith 1808331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm adopted, so I don't know exactly what I got from who. However, my (adoptive) mom and I have the same pale blue eyes and pale skin and fair hair. People who haven't met me &amp; my siblings often guess that my sister is the adopted one and I am the biological one, which is crazy. But my sister is the spitting image of our dad and anybody that knew my dad but never met my sister knows who she is the first time they see her.</p> <p>My character traits I can definitely attribute to my mom. I may not be her biological children but I learned my pragmatism and perseverance from her for sure. I'm finding myself to he more and more like her as I get older and continue in my sobriety. Matter of fact, in early recovery, it was probably my mom's example that she set throughout my childhood that got me through the first few difficult years. I love my mom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808287 Sat, 13 May 2017 16:43:35 +0000 Gaylene 1808287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Physical traits: my mum's aquamarine eyes, dark hair, and, apparently, her distinct way of walking with erect posture and long strides. </p> <p>From her character: my mum's pragmatic skepticism and willingness to go against the norm after thinking things through for herself. The latter trait held me in good stead in my teenage and young adult years when group pressure held many of my friends in its sway. My mum (and my dad) also were a decade or two ahead of their time in supporting the idea a woman ought to have a career even if she was married with children. In the forties and fifties it was a rarity to have a mum who wore suits and went off to her office each morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808274 Sat, 13 May 2017 15:28:54 +0000 Aziraphale 1808274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Delurked: absolutely! Adoptive or not, parents are parents and are the bedrock of a child's life.</p> <p>I read a paper once (Malcolm Gladwell, I think?) on how the research indicates that adopted children resemble their biological parents far more, in terms of temperament and intellect, than their adoptive ones. No surprise there. However, these things seem to matter little in the grand tapestry of life; adoptive children do far better, in terms of general success in life, than you would predict if you had to base your guess on their genetic endowments. Where, how and with whom you grow up <i>does</i> matter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808238 Sat, 13 May 2017 13:44:20 +0000 Anonymous 1808238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just want to add our moms are our moms whether they are biologically connected are not. And also, I am wishing peace to anyone who has a hard time on Mother's Day, as there are a host of reasons this may be so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808226 Sat, 13 May 2017 12:39:37 +0000 Anonymous 1808226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a deal, Angie.&nbsp; I will report with my shovel and hoe right away!&nbsp; And I'm looking forward to your cakes with great enthusiasm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808221 Sat, 13 May 2017 12:29:17 +0000 viva 1808221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Minimalist: Those are two areas I could use help with even now! Your mother gave you great gifts.</p> <p>Just wanted to say to all how much I am enjoying this. It's lovely to read all that we have received from mothers, fathers, grandparents -- biological or not. Thank you for sharing. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808206 Sat, 13 May 2017 10:50:18 +0000 approprio 1808206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, nice thread!&nbsp;</p> <p>I've inherited more physical traits from my dad than my mum, but I do need to thank her for the tiniest, cutest little&nbsp;ears and hair that will never go grey.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for character, I've absorbed her tenacity, her ability to listen, learn and teach, and of course, her passion for adventurous style!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808199 Sat, 13 May 2017 09:18:52 +0000 deb 1808199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Physical attribute from mom: ankles</p> <p>Character trait learned from mom:&nbsp;neatness (a place for everything and everything in its place)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the/page/2#post-1808168 Sat, 13 May 2017 03:12:52 +0000 minimalist 1808168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Delurked, thank you for the lovely topic theme!</p> <p>Viv, what a heartwarming tribute. Thanks for sharing it. </p> <p>I guess the physical part is for biological offspring. Physical trait she tried to impart was lipstick application; I don't believe I ever saw her without perfect lipstick. And she didn't seem to apply it that often. </p> <p>Non-physical trait: ability to leave a party or event (usually graciously, I hope!) as soon as it becomes more tiring than invigorating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808163 Sat, 13 May 2017 02:52:38 +0000 Anonymous 1808163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Physical trait: probably my white hair. I mostly look like my dad's family.<br /> Character trait: faith </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808162 Sat, 13 May 2017 02:36:55 +0000 Brooklyn 1808162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thread.</p> <p>For me no physical traits that I can think of - I take after my father.</p> <p>But personality wise, I think I do take after my mum, who taught me patience, perseverance and loyalty. And we both love shopping. (I can say that here!)</p> <p>I must also mention my mum's mum, who was very involved in my upbringing and a huge influence on me. She was ahead of her time and taught me a lot about being independent, fair and kind. I miss her all the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808161 Sat, 13 May 2017 02:34:50 +0000 GenuineJoan 1808161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom and I are build quite differently, but I often look in the mirror and realize how similar we look in the fact (current hair cut especially!).</p> <p>We are also dissimilar in personality (I'm much more like my dad), but I inherited a love of plants and good food from my mom. She is also one of my best friends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808158 Sat, 13 May 2017 02:17:30 +0000 bridgie 1808158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Physical Thick black hair.</p> <p>Character trait&nbsp; loved &nbsp;to read</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808152 Sat, 13 May 2017 01:52:03 +0000 Bijou 1808152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely tribute to our Mums.</p> <p>My mother had beautiful hands and I have inherited those. It is nice to see echoes of my Mum in myself and my sisters.</p> <p>My mother was optimistic and had a sense of adventure. That willingness to try new things influenced me very much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808148 Sat, 13 May 2017 01:33:24 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1808148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a sweet thread! </p> <p>I inherited my mother's facial features - bone structure, freckles, cleft chin, thin lips, (but not eyes, and we are opposite body types). We are also very opposite in personality, but I do believe that she has influenced my character - we share a stubbornness for getting the job done no matter how many heavy objects (literally and figuratively) must be moved to do so, and a fierce love for God and family. She is the one, above all, who influenced my dream to be a mother. It was the only thing that I knew I wanted to be when I grew up, and I think that it was because my mom made it seem that mothering was so wonderful (which it is, but there were some hidden little surprises that I didn't see coming). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808147 Sat, 13 May 2017 01:16:25 +0000 Anonymous 1808147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fun. So nice to read these answers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808146 Sat, 13 May 2017 01:12:29 +0000 Helena 1808146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this ... I appreciate more all the time howuch my mother made me who I am; reading all your wonderful a comments only reinforces this! Physical trait for me - long legs, character trait, compassion (I wish I could live up to her on either of these). Can I be cheeky and add, fave fashion tip from my mom - you can never go wrong in navy blue. She is the navy blue queen of the universe and I follow her footsteps more every season! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808139 Sat, 13 May 2017 00:22:08 +0000 Anonymous 1808139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought we were only supposed to pick one trait in each category. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808137 Sat, 13 May 2017 00:16:11 +0000 Ledonna N. 1808137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thread. </p> <p>Physical is my legs although I rarely show them.</p> <p>Personality is my gift of giving </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808135 Fri, 12 May 2017 23:51:39 +0000 binkle 1808135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Physical traits: Boobs but unfortunately not her lovely legs. And, what's turned out to be a blessing - oily skin! No wrinkles!</p> <p>Character traits: Work ethic, stiff upper lip - no freaking out allowed (usually), Jewish heritage/tradition. Though not her extroversion. I am introvert like Dad. Also not anywhere near as good at housekeeping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808134 Fri, 12 May 2017 23:48:29 +0000 Angie 1808134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Xtabay, I'll cook for you, <b> </b>if you do my garden<b></b>.&nbsp;<b></b>Deal?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808128 Fri, 12 May 2017 23:29:01 +0000 Angie 1808128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LOVELY.</b> I thoroughly enjoyed reading through the comments.<b></b></p> <p>Delurked, you and Mum have magnificent legs. And endurance is so very important in life. Lucky you, and your hair looks gorgeous in that pic.&nbsp;</p> <p>Viva, fun photo. I enjoy older people very much. More than kids. I guess I'm an old soul at heart. Mum sounds like an incredible woman, and I love that you are a very attentive daughter.&nbsp;</p> <p>Smittie, great pic of your Mama. And go Team Legs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Janet, I've always loved that pic of you and Mum. Beautiful twins.&nbsp;</p> <p>Elisabeth, genetics means very little. Your Mum taught you well, and was a role model. You are blessed.&nbsp;</p> <p>Favourite Physical Trait - smile &nbsp;</p> <p>Favourite Character Traits - fearlessly protective, an overwhelming love for dogs, the joy of cooking, a love for aesthetics, and the ability to develop a thick skin over time (emotional strength).&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808127 Fri, 12 May 2017 23:24:48 +0000 kerry 1808127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow this one is tough for me as I'm in a weird place with my mom these days ...</p> <p>Physical trait - not sure I look a whole lot like my mom ... maybe small feet and hands.</p> <p>Character trait - toughness and empathy - but I don't hold a candle to her integrity (she is ALWAYS true to herself and honest) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-mom-for-the#post-1808125 Fri, 12 May 2017 23:14:25 +0000 Aziraphale 1808125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely post. Endurance is a valuable quality to pick up from your mum. (Plus, you have magnificent legs!).&nbsp;</p> <p>I am not genetically related to my mum, but she did teach me perseverance, and to take joy in life, for which I am grateful.&nbsp; </p>