https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:55:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045563 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:02:36 +0000 Amy 1045563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona, rereading and enjoying it just as much on the second time around. You are a true inspiration...and. Oh, do you have the best collection of clutches! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045556 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:54:05 +0000 MsLuna 1045556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona, thank you for sharing your beautiful story. It is wonderful to read about your style journey and seeing how you have progressed. I find this very inspiring as I'm going through a transition journey of my own, and my style happens to be a big part of it! I will definitely take your pearls of wisdom to heart, and see what I can apply in my own style journey! </p> <p>A few things that resonated with me:<br /> 1) Short Hair: it's amazing how you find that your body/personality seems to be more inclined to longer hair despite your fascination with short hair! I recently started growing my pixie as well after sporting it for 5 years. My partner loves my short hair (and short hair on women in general) but I did not quite feel like myself, even though I looked good in it. When you mentioned your inclinations to long hair, I felt as if I wasn't alone in actually feeling this way and that I wasn't just overthinking how I feel!</p> <p>2) it's inspiring to see that you're going with what your body naturally is rather than working against it. When I was in image consulting class, my instructor used to say, "dress what you are". We can emulate styles or follow style guidelines for our type to the tee, but in the end, it's all about what makes us comfortable, confident and happy!</p> <p>Again, thank you for sharing! I looked through your photos and you look absolutely amazing!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045514 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:01:51 +0000 jurocha 1045514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post, great insights. The copy-cat strategy attempt hit straight home. :-") </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045500 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 15:52:37 +0000 Makrame 1045500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing your insights, and you photo gallery is a feast for the eyes! &nbsp;Great outfits there, and I always like your use of color and accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045464 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 14:03:48 +0000 Carla 1045464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the great post Sona. 6 months in, now, and so many of your comments already ring true...and, your style pics are awesome. You wear draped tops so beautifully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045448 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:17:30 +0000 anne 1045448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a great post! I'll be bookmarking it for your recommendations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045409 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:49:50 +0000 Deborah 1045409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona, thank you for sharing your journey this far:). You are a lovely woman and I appreciate you sharing some of the resources you have found so helpful. I am glad you are back, I have missed you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045380 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 09:57:41 +0000 soobee 1045380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for sharing your journey and all the insights along the way.&nbsp; I enjoyed reading it so much and found myself nodding in agreement with a lot of what you wrote! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045337 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 05:26:25 +0000 Jeanie 1045337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an amazing style journey. &nbsp;Thank you for taking the time to write it down. &nbsp;I keep thinking I need to cut my long frizzy hair to look good enough. &nbsp;I am happy to hear that you embrace your long hair. &nbsp;I love that you stayed true to yourself and it shows in your style that is unique and wonderful. &nbsp;I love all your looks and just adore you in those harem pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045330 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 04:42:44 +0000 rae 1045330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona, how I've missed you!!</p> <p>I have been reading this in snippets since I can't seem to sit down in one place very long these days, but I finally finished, and it was a joy to read!</p> <p>A#1, I'm so glad to hear that you are now working with your bod instead of fighting it - you are gorgeous! And it is such a relief to hear someone else say that they followed Angie's outfits like a groupie, hehe. It took me so long to find my own style, and I did that with many here.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am learning more and more that everyone has fit issues that drive them nuts - but it is rare to find someone so aware of - and great at dealing with - them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1045117 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 22:48:51 +0000 san 1045117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Sona.&nbsp; Your personal style transformation is really amazing and you have written an informative&nbsp;and amusing description of the journey.&nbsp; I remember when you first came to YLF and had some trials getting to where you wanted to be.&nbsp; It took time, study, and work to figure it all out.&nbsp; Congratulations, you have made it.&nbsp; You are stunning in your clothing that is tailored to fit you perfectly, the makeup that you have learned works specially for you, hair that suits you and your hair type to a T, everything about you looks so put together and so professional!&nbsp; You are lovely!&nbsp; Thank you for sharing your journey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1044936 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:22:12 +0000 Sylvie 1044936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sona, you look so happy and stylish in all your photos.</p> <p>So many of your points resonated with me.</p> <p>I love that you started trying to emulate Angie/forum members but eventually found your own personal style.&nbsp; You do have a definite Sona style - I know one of your outfits when I see one.</p> <p>You've found the products/clothes that work best for you and you accept yourself how you are.</p> <p>You're an inspiration to all of us.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1044299 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 22:16:30 +0000 KathyL 1044299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a wonderful synopsis of your journey. I am so inspired. Thank you for sharing with us. I love all the pictures ... you look confident and beautiful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1044260 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 20:57:23 +0000 Ingunn 1044260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely inside and out indeed. A true inspiration! Sona, you are just. so. fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1044128 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 18:43:22 +0000 catgirl 1044128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this post and although I don't have time for a detailed reply I am favoriting it for later to savor in peace.</p> <p>You are lovely inside and out, lady! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella/page/2#post-1044021 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:10:48 +0000 Sona 1044021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ladies. I know I wrote a painfully long post so thanks to all those who read it. I have come such a far way along with your help that sneaking out to target on my lunch break to take wiw pics is no longer a necessity. i have developed confidence along the way. More wiw's I promise in the upcoming months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043897 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 13:38:19 +0000 Lisa 1043897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing some great insight.&nbsp; And I adore the pants in #4 and the wavy hair in #7.&nbsp; And you really rock bold bright colors.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043822 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 10:18:19 +0000 Debra 1043822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow...... you wrote a book .......and I read every word :)<br /> Wonderful to read through your journey of discovery and thanks for all of the great tips.<br /> I have to say in all of your photos you look just gorgeous </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043732 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 03:02:55 +0000 Adelfa 1043732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved reading every word of your discoveries! You look beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043702 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 02:10:06 +0000 Susie 1043702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such an inspiring story, Sona. You are such a beautiful woman, truly gorgeous. Thank you for sharing all you've learned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043698 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 02:03:19 +0000 Jaime 1043698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much insight and so many gorgeous looks! Thank you for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043643 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:47:15 +0000 Jules 1043643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG DH is looking for my attention and I only got to the makeup but I feel like I learned a ton! I relate to having a series of board idols but you're so right, you have to figure out your own thing. And you have arrived. Kudos! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043637 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:35:25 +0000 Sara L. 1043637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved reading about your YLF journey! &nbsp;You look great in all of these but I especially like #6, 12, 19, 22, 27, and 31. &nbsp;Your hair looks amazing too -&nbsp;fab when it's wavy and also&nbsp;in a bun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043631 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:32:16 +0000 merwoman 1043631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have come so far on your fashion journey! You are one gorgeous woman through and through! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043630 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:30:40 +0000 MsMary 1043630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much beauty, so much sass and style, so much warmth and wisdom!&nbsp; Sona, I am so glad you are part of our community!!&nbsp; Happy Fabiversary, and wishing you many many more!!&nbsp; XXX OOO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043629 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:29:00 +0000 catherine 1043629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, you look beautiful in all and I love #29 the most.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043608 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:08:08 +0000 Angie 1043608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CONGRATULATIONS.&nbsp;</p> <p>This post is full of wit, wisdom, warmth, acceptance, patience, confidence and killer style. I am very proud of you, Sona. Rock on. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043572 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 23:01:09 +0000 Janet 1043572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, Sona! You are such a lovely person, inside and out. Thank you for sharing all of this with us. I can certainly relate to some of the stages of your journey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043570 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 22:57:35 +0000 Caro in Oz 1043570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are SO fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-two-year-old-veteran-a-ylf-novella#post-1043437 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:21:32 +0000 Anonymous 1043437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so well put together, Sona. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. The YLF forum is the best! </p>