https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:21:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1462209 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 03:41:09 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1462209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann is so good with her descriptions--I like "crisp, feminine" to describe this capsule. It's all going to be wonderful on you. I love the cohesive feel. You really did brilliantly with your shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1462204 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 03:26:40 +0000 Jaime 1462204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look like great choices for you. Looking forward to seeing them on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1462180 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 02:35:48 +0000 Beth Ann 1462180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent purchases, RC!&nbsp; I note a bit of crisp, feminine polish in your choices.&nbsp; Can't wait to see them in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1462053 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:44:56 +0000 Ruth M 1462053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this is great, Runcarla - you've done SO well in building up a couple of fab capsules from scratch. You have some lovely, varied, versatile pieces here. Thank you for showing the progression - I found this instructive and inspiring. Your necklace is gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1461996 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:02:21 +0000 Quietgirl 1461996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I love the necklace too! It is a good inspiration for what you did keep!</p> <p>Great work. I am impressed</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1461974 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:24:11 +0000 Anonymous 1461974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got some great stuff here ! &nbsp;I am using those two capsules myself this spring to (hopefully) keep me focussed and not buying all sorts of random things like I usually do. I quite like your footwear choices too - nice colours. &nbsp;But my favourite thing is that NECKLACE!! I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1461965 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:17:21 +0000 celia 1461965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice capsule.It is inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1461950 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:53:07 +0000 Carla 1461950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn67 you are correct. The fabric is 97% cotton, 3% spandex, with a rose bouquet pattern (see below). It also comes in white and tan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1461927 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:11:38 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1461927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're spring wardrobe looks fantastic Carla - love the mix of patterns and the various shades of blue. Looking forward to seeing all of new babies in action! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1461915 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:56:16 +0000 lyn67 1461915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow,&nbsp;really love your&nbsp;purchases&nbsp;this year, Carla!&nbsp;That cotton brocade(=means has a deep&nbsp;brocade/texture pattern on it?)&nbsp;trench is a great cut, and&nbsp;I&nbsp;just love pictie nr 5-it's really like one of those Angie's&nbsp;capsule illustration-you did so very well with sticking&nbsp;&nbsp;to&nbsp;that fab&nbsp;color scheme!&nbsp; I'm in awe about the 2 new shoes, too!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1461842 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:54:34 +0000 Kirstjen 1461842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job! &nbsp;I really like the shoes at #6. &nbsp;<br />I can never wait until the new season actually starts to put my new purchases into rotation. &nbsp;And given that we just got more snow today, I'm feeling the urge to push spring forward by wearing something bright, new &amp; cheerful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-story-of-a-spring-work-capsule#post-1461839 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:48:54 +0000 Carla 1461839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's blog about shopping patterns, and forum posts about tracking purchases and wear inspired me to document my clothes shopping. Time (and money!) in 2014 was consumed by a relocation. With the exception of shoes (!) very little was added to my closet last year. Sorting my closet led to a mini purge of tired worn out items, and a few that weren't working for me. </p> <p>In January I started shopping again and this is what happened.</p> <p>January (first picture) resulted in 3 separate purchases:<br /> -Tahari ice blue sweater - love at first sight!<br /> -Navy pencil skirt from Melanie Lyne - was looking for black, but was tickled to find this nice dark blue version, just to the knee<br /> -Fossil bag in hunter green - I stalked this baby at Winner's for 3 months before pulling the trigger. I've been carrying it exclusively since picking it up.</p> <p>February I had an 'Aha!' moment:<br /> -while picking up the black cotton brocade trench at Suzy Shier (2nd picture) I found this 'statement necklace' at clearance (3rd picture). Though it turned out 'de trop' for my style, just looking at it's happy blingey-ness makes me smile-and the colours (pale blue,green, grey, white) provided the inspiration for my next spring purchases.<br /> -I couldn't resist these lovely Peter Kaiser kitten heel shoes in navy. The leather is an interesting check of suede and patent. (4th picture)</p> <p>March shopping spree! Half a day off and an overnight in the BIG CITY. 6 items in 7 hours, filled out the capsule. (#5+#6)<br /> -navy trousers - Loft Marissa trouser in 99% cotton. They feel like a heavy linen and are l-o-n-g with a bit of a flare.<br /> -stripped button down - Ann Taylor<br /> -floral skirt - Marshall's<br /> -pale blue merino sweater - Cynthia Rowley<br /> -structured navy windowpane sleeveless top - Jones of NY<br /> -blue toeless shooties - Steeve Madden</p> <p>Then, just last weekend while shopping for a sundress, I spied these Adrienna Pappell cropped pants (icy blue! In my size!) behind the change room counter. They were waiting to be returned to the store floor. Perfect fit! (#7)</p> <p>#8 and #9 are the Angie posts that inspired my work capsule. </p> <p>Some items have already been worn, but the capsule will go into full rotation after Easter or when the snow is gone! Many items work with the whites and greys already in my closet, and I have a navy leather clutch. I anticipate enough variety to keep me interested, and a summer of fashion happiness.</p> <p>Suggestions, comments, welcomed. </p>