https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 07:53:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2004192 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:12:23 +0000 Anonymous 2004192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, theres tons on Etsy :)<br /> A friend from Pakistan gave me the bangles, and I wear them a lot in warm weather when I don't wear sleeves-coats. Was thinking I need rings as a winter alternative but they get stuck on gloves. Then earrings and necklaces compete with scarves...sigh. Summer is so much easier! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2004146 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 04:22:19 +0000 RainB 2004146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have really similar bangles You could also get saris made into a sheath dress or a streamlined skirt (if you have access to them). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003753 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:54:11 +0000 Nomad 2003753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I love those themes, <b>suntiger</b>.&nbsp; Earthy + sunset + deep, dark boss vibes is a really powerful trio of colors and moods.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Your post, and SarahD8's introduction to the Blue Collar Red Lipstick blog, has got me pondering what mine would be. Coincidentally, today's blog post is a one-year-later update on her style avatar project... funny timing!</div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://bluecollarredlipstick.com/2019/02/style-avatars-a-year-later/">http://bluecollarredlipstick.c.....ear-later/</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003720 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:17:19 +0000 Anonymous 2003720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My closet is actually organized by color Gretchen! Except the coats are off to one side, since the bulk of them bugged me when mixed in.<br /> My Bollywood jewelry right now is only some bangles, but there's some earrings and necklaces on Etsy that I like! And sari scarves I used to wear the recycled silk sari wrap skirts-but decided I preferred a narrower style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003664 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 05:56:05 +0000 RainB 2003664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your themes; they sound so vibrant. Waiting to see the Bollywood-style jewellery too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003633 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 02:08:26 +0000 Gretchen 2003633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the themes and the way the colors feed into each other. I think that could be a great way to organize your closet, or plan for weekly outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm a PC fan too, but have to shop sparingly - the colors are often too muted for me. So glad you have them as an option! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003561 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 20:50:10 +0000 Anonymous 2003561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great themes. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003540 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 18:22:57 +0000 Jenni NZ 2003540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! Thank you. I can imagine better now. You sound gorgeous and have so many great interests! I like "happy little magpie" too. You're an Autumn magpie and I'm a Spring magpie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003505 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 15:50:32 +0000 Anonymous 2003505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Added a few things to profile @Jenni. No pics right now cause something weird happened and pics were visible when logged out, but I did have before. Maybe sorted now. Laughing about looking like baby suntiger, though we're kinda the same colors As far as exotic, people ask me where I'm from, and guess all sorts of things-but there aren't any other Brazillian-Americans in my rural area! All the other Latinas are Central American or Haitian.<br /> @Style Fan and nemosmom and Toban -we all rock similar colors. Autumns unite Road trip to PC! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003474 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 10:10:55 +0000 Style Fan 2003474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, I love your themes.&nbsp; We have similar taste in colours and styles.&nbsp; I have looked through Peruvian Connection but have not ordered anything.&nbsp; I try to stay away from there.&nbsp; Way too tempting!&nbsp; I might think about some themes for myself.&nbsp; Such a great idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003398 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 23:30:25 +0000 Jenni NZ 2003398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Suntiger, love your ideas. I am trying to picture you and can't. I looked for any pics and only found some of coats. And no info in your profile of even a vague area of where you live? I imagine you as somewhat exotic looking a bit like your lovely cat!<br /> Thanks to Sarah D8 for that really interesting blog as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003251 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:10:19 +0000 nemosmom 2003251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Themes have piqued my interest too, and like Janet, I wonder how they play into our style persona/moniker and descriptors. </p> <p>I had never heard of Peruvian Connection - wow, what great pieces that fit your palette! I’m sitting on my hands trying not to order a $100 sash belt... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003189 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:53:31 +0000 Janet 2003189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ia so impressed by how thought-out Brooklyn’s themes are. I find the idea intriguing, and wonder how this can play off of our persona/two-or-three-word style descriptor. Because sometimes I do feel like seasonal shifts bring on a style adjustment. Hmm. Will ponder. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003186 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:25:21 +0000 SarahD8 2003186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am SO glad that blog link was helpful to many!&nbsp;<br />I think Adina's approach is so fascinating.<br />For myself, I think I have one main persona/avatar, but am starting to suspect that various minor avatars correspond to different seasons.<br />And I wonder if thinking about a distinctive theme/avatar/persona for dressy would help me nail that difficult area of my wardrobe. Hmm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003136 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:09:26 +0000 Alicewonderland 2003136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent idea to have themes! </p> <p>Rachylou, please post those outfits. Must see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003133 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:54:27 +0000 Brooklyn 2003133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just read the Blue Collar Red Lipstick blog too and it really resonated with me. Thanks Sarah! I too felt all over the map a few years ago - just trying out whatever took my fancy and wondering why things didn’t work for me. I also liked how she said that her new look is not particularly trendy but feels authentic to her. I’m aiming for that too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003132 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:50:31 +0000 Toban 2003132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this — we gravitate to the same colors. I also can do a black dress in the summer with exposed skin but avoid it the rest of the year. I am also intrigued by Peruvian Connection and noticed they have a store in DC. A shopping trip is in order for the near future. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003130 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:46:14 +0000 Anonymous 2003130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming up for air from the Blue Collar blog . Well that was interesting ! This is all fascinating - this assigning themes business , and I’ll be following along . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003128 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:38:55 +0000 Brooklyn 2003128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These sound good! I like your names for them too. I find the themes really help me from an organisational perspective. A bit like having capsules, although my themes do overlap. When I buy something, it has to fit into at least one theme. Bonus if it works for more than one.<br /> Glad you are enjoying Peruvian Connection. They have some fab stuff! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003124 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:12:52 +0000 Anonymous 2003124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to see a ROG with your finds </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003123 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:07:49 +0000 rachylou 2003123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quirky Waif is still into Country Punk doing a Westworld Theme this year </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003118 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:59:37 +0000 Anonymous 2003118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@rachylou do you have 2019 themes yet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003115 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:58:18 +0000 rachylou 2003115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great. I love a good theme. Organizing principles </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003114 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:58:14 +0000 Anonymous 2003114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my summer go to Boss dress-basically mix of dramatic, romantic, classic. Black seems to work better for me in summer, when I have skin showing-so the overall look is dark brown.<br /> Winter is harder, especially when its bitter cold. Possibly a similar long sleeved dress in burgundy, a pantsuit with a cutaway jacket, or a jumpsuit. I tend to be more casual than I'd like to be in winter-and need to step it up for networking events. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003093 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:56:37 +0000 ChristelJ 2003093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The themes you chose sound grounded, vivid and powerful all together. I love the sunset colors in your finds. I love your phrase "intentional shapes" for the Boss. You will make great progress, I'm sure,&nbsp; since you have a vision with great specifics to work with. </p> <p>The blog SarahD8 linked is fascinating and relevant, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003075 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:59:33 +0000 Anonymous 2003075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never read that blog-down the rabbit hole I go I think the themes will overlap, like I'll wear my leopard scarf with a lbd and cognac sandals, to make the lbd less formal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003067 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:33:06 +0000 SarahD8 2003067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>suntiger</b>, do you know the blog Blue Collar Red Lipstick? You might be interested in her "style avatars" -- basically four different (but a little bit overlapping) personae that she uses to organize her personal style.</p> <p>Here is a quick link to some posts:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://bluecollarredlipstick.com/?s=style+avatars">https://bluecollarredlipstick.com/?s=style+avatars</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003066 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:30:31 +0000 Anonymous 2003066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hadn't really been inspired til I checked there tbh. So many large prints and boxy shapes and just chaos in general in my retail reconnosance-and I thought I wouldn't find much of anything in harmony with me. I always say that early in the season though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003060 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 18:11:09 +0000 Angie 2003060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet <b>Suntiger,</b>&nbsp;FUN themes. Varied, yet connected in word, energy, persona, and palette. It covers your lifestyle well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lots of dressy earth tones around these days, AND Peruvian Collection looks quite perfect. Smart Casual and Casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-themes#post-2003056 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:56:28 +0000 Anonymous 2003056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inspired by Brooklyn's theme post, and my slow shopping intention, I decided to try to put together a few themes.<br /> 1. Earthy Sophisticate. Angie gave me that one, and I was wondering how to implement it-since earthy colors tend to be in very casual fabrics and silouettes. Enter-Peruvian Connection. Yaaas The colors and prints of many of the dresses are just right for my coloring and the shapes look like they'll work for hourglassy body. Add gold/copper/ cognac sandals and bollywood style jewelry-done!<br /> 2. Sunset. I can't go too earthy all the time and still love my hot pinks, warm purples, oranges, and burgundies. Worn together and usually without black.<br /> 3. The Boss. My formal workwear, or anytime I need a confidence boost. Black, burgundy, red with very intentional/streamlined shapes-to avoid nondescript placeholder black essentials. Structured but still 100% Woman Sorted for summer with my lbds, but need a winter version. </p>