https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:41:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072717 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 02:52:28 +0000 Anonymous 1072717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding to the list of fashion recovery boots, I think you ought to have a blond furry one to match Cosmo Edward :)<br /> Your style is really being honed. I see fab lady-like and interesting outfits for work and western or rocker influences in your casual wear. My favorites are 1,7,8,9. I hope you heal quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072698 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 02:39:49 +0000 Jaime 1072698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great Karie - your distinct style really comes through by putting them all together. I love all your plaids! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072695 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 02:39:13 +0000 Karie 1072695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale, leg warmers are a fantastic idea! I have a pair that my aunt made for me, I will get them out.<br />Gigi, the blazer in pic 1 is from Target, it's from last year but they have a similar style this year - it has a zipper around the bottom half (you can't see it in the photo). The pants and blouse are I heart Ronson from JCP (new), and the pumps are Naturalizer "Bohemia" (narrow width) from Zappos (last year). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072655 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 02:03:11 +0000 Greyscale 1072655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw a very stylish woman today in a leg brace/cast, the kind that's like an exoskeleton that straps on, like you use after ACL injuries. She had legwarmers over her jeans and cast&nbsp;and the effect was suprisingly like knee-high boots. You could do that to add excitement to your lower legs while you're healing - maybe not legwarmers up to your knees, but slouched around your ankles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072651 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:57:35 +0000 Anonymous 1072651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so great! &nbsp;I think #8 is my fave, but you look polished and happy in all of them. &nbsp;Your pup is so cute -- I just noticed he's in your kayak in your profile pic. &nbsp;</p> <p>Best wishes for a speedy recovery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072599 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:17:25 +0000 Gigi 1072599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, I absolutely LOVE your outfit in #1! Can you tell me where you got the clothes for that outfit?</p> <p>I hope the recovery goes well. Your leopard print comment made me laugh so hard! I guess you should just be grateful that the boot is in a neutral and not in something like neon pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072539 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 00:20:19 +0000 DonnaF 1072539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, yes!&nbsp; Leopard recovery boots!&nbsp; Polka dot ones, too!&nbsp; I am supposed to get surgery to fuse my big toe, but I'm putting it off until I am in complete agony (and then I'll have to wait another three months due to the backlog) since it means I won't be able to drive for three months.&nbsp; So you have time to design them and get them into production.&nbsp; Sure, I can wear Karie black or Deb gray and those colors would go with my wardrobe, but leopard?&nbsp; Please, please.</p> <p>BTW, I love your outfits, esp. your use of patterns.&nbsp; Fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072538 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 00:20:12 +0000 Karie 1072538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Niefem, the jeans are Gap bootcuts in long length - I hemmed them up about 1/2 inch with magic hem tape, but am not sure about the length - I might make them longer.<br />Liz, I do wear hose this time of year with all my skirts, I like HUE brand, the shade is called Natural.<br />Shannon, I have been trying to attend to fit, proportion, and adding some edge - I am thrilled that it's coming through in my outfits! And polka dot post surgery boots? Could you imagine! I'd be crawling out to the store for a pair&nbsp;right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072514 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:58:47 +0000 Niefern 1072514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fine outfits, my favourites are #3, 5, 9, 11 and 13. The fit of the jeans in #13 is truly superb.</p> <p>I hope you recover soon!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072511 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:52:41 +0000 Liz A. 1072511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're all great but my faves are 1, 3, 9, and 11. Are you wearing hose with your VC skirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072497 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:43:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1072497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quick Karie - get a patent for leopard print boot casts. There's a fortune to be made ... You could also have polka dots, tartan, baroque...</p> <p>I see a real honing of your style taking place these days. There's very definite attention to fit and proportion as well as a bit more edge. Well that's at least what I see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072465 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:07:24 +0000 Karie 1072465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, my outfits for Nov. will definitely be simple (and hopefully chic!) as my shoe choices will be limited for Nov. :(<br />Jan0912, I am loving plaids right now!&nbsp;<br />Amiable, I made you swoon, that makes my day!<br />Amy, I did wear a skirt I made but didn't include it in the pics. Hopefully I'll get to do more sewing in Nov. </p> <p>Deb, did you have foot surgery too? No fun, is it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072442 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:39:16 +0000 Caro in Oz 1072442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speedy recovery! Cosmo is so cute.<br />Love these looks &amp; glad you are having fun.&nbsp;My favourite is #10 something so chic &amp; simple about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072426 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:24:01 +0000 Jan 1072426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work! 5, 9 &amp; 12 are my favs. I am adding plaids to my wish list now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072425 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:22:45 +0000 amiable 1072425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3, 5 and 6 made me swoon! &nbsp;I hope you heal quickly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072422 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:17:54 +0000 Amy 1072422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All look great. My favorites are 1, 3, 5 and 11. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072382 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 21:36:46 +0000 deb 1072382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of the plaids. I feel your foot pain and now we are doctor boot twins. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072377 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 21:33:07 +0000 Karie 1072377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit, I have been trying to focus on the clothing that makes me happy - old and new - and I'm having fun in the process.<br />Suz, I am trying to merge my work and play looks once in a while - #12 is a fun sweatshirt, VC tube, and funky booties.<br />Debra, the spotty and the plaid pants are my favs. While Cosmo didn't like his "Tricks for Treats" costume, he did enjoy the attention from the neighbor kids (and the treats too).<br />CocoLion, maybe that's how I'll make my fortune - leopard recovery boots!</p> <p>Next up, a Downton Abby marathon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072323 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:38:53 +0000 Debra 1072323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>P.S. Cosmo looks great too, except for the look he's giving you in that photo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072322 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:37:15 +0000 Debra 1072322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Karie, I love the different pieces here and you have put them together beautifully. A great wardrobe with sooo many options.<br /> I especially love your spotty and plaid pants </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072321 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:36:03 +0000 CocoLion 1072321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the recap, I really like seeing everything in one place. &nbsp;Karie, I love your style! &nbsp;Each and every one look polished whether casual or dressy. &nbsp;You look great in plaid (so on trend!). &nbsp;I hope your bunion surgery recovery goes well. &nbsp;Chuckling at the thought of leopard recovery boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072320 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:33:44 +0000 Suz 1072320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to see you are on the mend and hope recovery goes smoothly!&nbsp;</p> <p>What a quick learner you are! I think I see results from your investigations already. My favourite outfit is #9 but I also love 3, 5, 8, and 11. It seems as if you're right about your casual looks and work looks being quite distinct -- it's good to know this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072316 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:22:41 +0000 Anonymous 1072316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your style has just shot up recently -- you've really dialled in to what makes you happy!</p> <p>10 is my absolute fave, but I enjoyed looking at every one! I hope your recovery is straightforward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-october#post-1072313 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 19:19:06 +0000 Karie 1072313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been keeping up with taking a quick outfit pic every day in an effort to work on my fashion goals that I wrote about last month:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-learning-curve-or-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly">The Learning Curve (or The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly)</a></p> <p>This month I focused on taking your observations from last month and&nbsp;putting my best fashion foot forward (interesting pun since I had foot surgery yesterday). More specifically, making my clothing choices an accurate&nbsp;representation of me. It's a work in progress, but here's a sample from Oct.</p> <p>My favorite items, a mix of new and not: Ivanka Trump black ankle strap pointy toed shoes - so comfy (#4), F21 pocket studded green plaid shirt (#5), JCP paint-splattered look plaid shirt (#7),&nbsp;J.Crew polka dot button-up (#3), F21 studded cat face sweatshirt (#10), F21 side zippers red plaid sweatshirt (#12), VC tube skirts (#4, #9, #12), Joe Fresh plaid ankle pants (#11).</p> <p>Pic 14: Cosmo Edward in his Halloween costume (he's not thrilled with it, LOL)</p> <p>Pic 15: Me and my buddy watching Sex and the City DVD's while I recuperate from bunion surgery. No cute shoes for six weeks! Whatever will I do? And why can't they make those boot things in leopard print? </p>