https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 20:24:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip/page/2#post-2054428 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:58:48 +0000 Bijou 2054428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Opaline </b>- that is the cutest Furla ever - so glad it went to a good home!</p> <p><b>Isabel</b> - that is so very kind of you to say. Sometimes in life you get these unexpected treats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip/page/2#post-2054385 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 01:02:08 +0000 Anonymous 2054385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly I hardly know what to say Bijou, lovely photos, lovely story, lovely outfits! Thank you for sharing your adventure.&nbsp; It's unlikely I'll take a trip like this but having even a glimpse of it is delightful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip/page/2#post-2054383 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:46:11 +0000 Anonymous 2054383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another sparkly tree lover. ⚡️ </p> <p>You look beautiful in every outfit.<br /> I love your souvenir dresses, so special. The colors &amp; patterns are great.</p> <p>And I love your Sanrio T. :)<br /> The food &amp; scenery so yummy, too.<br /> I smiled &amp; actually thought of your Sanrio stuff recently when I got the My Melody Furla. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip/page/2#post-2054376 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:16:29 +0000 Bijou 2054376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suntiger</b> - the sparkly tree is my Christmas decoration inspiration for this year. I love it too.</p> <p><b>Xtabay</b> - it was definitely a wonderful place to visit. My friends said that Shanghai is even better and were trying to convince me to miss my flight and go with them to Shanghai! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip/page/2#post-2054369 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 23:52:55 +0000 Anonymous 2054369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome post! &nbsp;I've never been to Beijing, but this makes we want to go right away. &nbsp;Lovely cheongsams, and what a fun shopping trip to find them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054360 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 22:04:16 +0000 Anonymous 2054360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new dresses, and looks like a great trip! Definitely wear both of them with the sparkly shoes :)<br /> *carries off sparkly tree for backyard* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054191 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:01:37 +0000 Bijou 2054191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JAileen </b>- well the Business Class flight was a bit of a pinch me now moment.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, I keep threatening to spruce him up and he resists my make-over offers.</p> <p><b>Sal</b>, it was such a treat to have a trip like this. I had not really had China on my radar to visit, so it was absolutely fascinating to go there. It is so advanced technologically, although I must say I did feel very much that I was under surveillance whilst there. Lots of cameras everywhere - but maybe that was because I visited the tourist spots.</p> <p><b>Jenni</b>, you are so right, my sparkly fuchsia shoes will be perfect! Thank you for reminding me to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054160 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 03:15:38 +0000 Jenni NZ 2054160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really great photos. Yes, when I tried to buy the maxi dress in Bali I had trouble with fitting the dresses that they sell to teeny tiny Indonesian ladies!<br /> Imagine lovely slim you as an XL, what a hoot!<br /> I love the new dresses on you. ( But I really really want to see fuchsia shoes not red ones with the longer dress. What about the sparkly pinky-purplish pumps you have? Sorry the SSE- Sassy Shoemaker’s Elf- had to speak.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054124 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 01:11:53 +0000 Sal 2054124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing - looks like an awesome work trip and the Cheongsam are lovely on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054106 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:56:44 +0000 Angie 2054106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should take your boss shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054102 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:51:12 +0000 JAileen 2054102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic trip! You look very smart. Business class makes flying look pretty tolerable. Thank you for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054099 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:37:03 +0000 Bijou 2054099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Runcarla</b> - a visual feast was a very good way of describing my visit and day sight seeing. The food was amazing too!</p> <p><b>Cardiff Girl</b> - Yes Business Class is a super rare treat for me too, hence why I had the photo taken. It is hard to justify paying the price differential.</p> <p><b>Gretchen</b> - yes the dresses make me smile as they are a fun way to remember the trip. I am hoping to get some wear from them too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054052 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:06:07 +0000 Gretchen 2054052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like an amazing trip, and so glad you’ll have the dresses to remember it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054031 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 16:49:58 +0000 Cardiff girl 2054031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What gorgeous photos and what a wonderful trip.This is the closest I will ever come to business class but it looks lovely!<br /> The cheong sams look great on you,l laughed about being an extra large.ln China all us westerners are extra large!I remember walking through Hong Kong airport on my way back fromAustralia and I was at least 2ft taller than everybody else.Its all relative! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054013 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 15:20:27 +0000 Carla 2054013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you, Bijou and thanks for the visual feast. Sounds like you have a good set of colleagues! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054007 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 15:05:30 +0000 Bijou 2054007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kkards,</b> it was such a fun trip, the conference was very useful too, so well worth the trip.</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, glad you like the cheongsam dresses, it was definitely a fun experience and I told my boss, with whom I travel quite a bit, that the benchmark has been raised. There is no way he would take me dress shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054005 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:49:14 +0000 Angie 2054005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great report and set of pics, <b>Bijou</b>! LOVED reading it! You crack me up, as well as look KILLER in your work and leisure style. (Yes, dress codes are still formal in Asia, and the a/c is arctic).&nbsp;</p> <p>The new cheongsams are gorgeous, and you wear them beautifully. Quite the memorable shopping adventure too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2054004 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:49:08 +0000 kkards 2054004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sounds like a fabulous,&nbsp;if&nbsp;exhausting, trip....YLF in your confernce wear as well as your sightseeing outfits and the traditional Chinese dresses.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053999 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:20:50 +0000 Bijou 2053999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Shevia,</b> it is such a joy to travel and experience new things.</p> <p><b>Anchie, </b>I plan to have the dress altered and hope to wear both of them in the Australian summer. So glad that you like them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053996 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:13:35 +0000 anchie 2053996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for indulging us. Dresses are stunning on you. Yes, the turquoise one requires a little adjustment in the top part. I am sure you will get a lot of wear out of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053986 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 13:35:06 +0000 Jaime 2053986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an amazing and unforgettable trip! You look gorgeous in your new dresses - who cares the size! You look so put together even with lack of sleep and constant walking in the crowds and heat. I love the white boots on you every time. Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053982 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 13:11:49 +0000 Bijou 2053982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lisa,</b> XL please! I was able to size down one size. I had to laugh at the “your so tall” comment, because at 5 foot 5, I am pretty much average height, just solidly built compared to the willowy Asian girls. I should get some wear from these dresses and to be honest I bought them more for the fun of it. I have now been unofficially adopted by our China desk, so I will wear the dresses when entertaining our Chinese colleagues and clients. I had the most fun day in Beijing, just one of those days that you never forget, the dresses hold a little bit of magic for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053980 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:46:26 +0000 Anonymous 2053980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful trip - pictures are great! &nbsp;I had to laugh at the XXL sizing of your cheongsams - as if ! &nbsp;The dresses are so pretty though and I hope you'll find reasons to wear them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053978 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:35:34 +0000 Bijou 2053978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, the short dress is easy, I will wear it as a work dress. The longer dress, well, it is my favourite, but I have my China boys on notice that we are going out together. It is a classic dress and so I hope to be able to wear it for years to come. I do go to a number of cocktail and black tie events, so at least I have another option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053977 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:28:43 +0000 Brooklyn 2053977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad I came back. The cheongsam dresses are gorgeous. Where are you going to wear them?</p> <p>I vote: everywhere </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053975 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:19:28 +0000 Bijou 2053975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Column</b>, Beijing is definitely the place to blow you away.</p> <p><b>Suz</b>, well now I feel better about being such an XL beefcake! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053974 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:10:08 +0000 Suz 2053974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous photos, <b>Bijou</b>! Ah, Beijing in summer...I remember it well! These photos bring back memories. It looks as if you got the full experience complete with the amazing food.&nbsp;</p> <p>You look amazing in your beautiful new dresses! They are perfect for you. I can empathize with the size comment. I was shocked to find I needed a L jacket in the silk market there! :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053972 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:06:32 +0000 Column 2053972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blown. Away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053968 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:54:56 +0000 Bijou 2053968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well bowing to peer pressure, I popped on the dresses and took some snaps. I am planning on getting the turquoise dress more fitted at the top as it is a bit loose over the bust.</p> <p><b>Katerina,</b> my first but hopefully not my last trip to China.</p> <p><b>Anchie,</b> thank you, I found my short stay so interesting. China manufactures most technology and was so advanced, far more so than anywhere I have been to, including Tokyo.</p> <p><b>Jane,</b> I travelled with 3 bags. My red tote, a cross body bag that is small and easy to wear sight seeing and a black clutch. The cross body and clutch take up no room in my bag and make it easier to feel dressed up for a night out.</p> <p><b>Brooklyn,</b> well now you can see the souvenir dresses. Both are silk, but the long one is also lined in silk. My co-worker is so delightful, he stayed on in China and brought me back two fans to co-ordinate with my dresses.</p> <p><b>Kathie,</b> glad you like the dresses! The sales assistant were very attentive and gave my co-worker all the details on how I should launder my dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-whirlwind-work-trip#post-2053967 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:35:58 +0000 Kathie 2053967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! What a fabulous trip! The cheongsam are lovely on you. </p>