https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:09:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992727 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:27:57 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1992727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jessikams, so you're saying city and happy are opposites </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992657 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:59:52 +0000 Angie 1992657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy dance* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992640 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:48:11 +0000 Christina F. 1992640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks everyone! I will stick with "Fun NY Eclectic" for now. I tried it out by analyzing some potential purchases (all theoretical, since I'm done shopping for the month). It was helpful and felt true.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jenni - you're very sweet, thank you! I am happy most of the time, my injury notwithstanding. I agree that "playful" isn't quite right.</div><div><br /></div><div>jussie, you make a fair point. "Eclectic" was better a year ago but the trends are aligning with what I like really well right now. I guess I'm "eclectic" in the grander scheme of things, or something.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992546 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:21:08 +0000 Jessikams 1992546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about something like “smiling in the city”— implies happiness and bright color, but also that contrast or juxtaposition that you’re interested in... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992496 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:53:35 +0000 jussie 1992496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HMM you are diverse.....But I also see a lot of nods to trends, and a CURRENT vibe to your outfits. &nbsp; Sooo..... when I think of electic it makes me picture someone who "bucks the trends" and is a bit unconventional... say Vivienne Westwood.&nbsp;<br />Basically I am saying I see you as more on-trend, with a good injection of colour and pattern, rather than a true eclectic. But I guess we each perceive certain adjectives slightly differently!&nbsp;<br />Good luck with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992482 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:51:13 +0000 Jenni NZ 1992482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love what you're doing with your outfits here. Your interactions on the forum do all seem happy and I love reading them. Not that the back pain issues can have been very happy or any fun. Happy in there somewhere seems right to me.<br /> I'm not entirely sure I see playful? But I may be biased as I'm thinking of playful for myself as well, but looking at my pics I don't always see playful either. I would wonder about using quirky in mine but that's Rachy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992461 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:55:09 +0000 krishnidoux 1992461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so interesting! Thanks for posting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992460 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:48:54 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1992460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>urban opposition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992453 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:21:08 +0000 Helena 1992453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seeing your outfits, there is an element of fun or brightness (not colorwise, more energy wise) for sure ... Fun NY eclectic sounds like a good one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992452 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:20:57 +0000 Suz 1992452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Metropolitan Magpie?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992448 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:07:10 +0000 Christina F. 1992448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>rachylou, yes, those are typical New Yorkers. I would say I definitely don't fit comfortably in any of those buckets, though the NY influence in there. I've lived here almost half my life now!</div><div><br /></div><div>Angie &amp; Keturah - maybe Fun NY Eclectic for now.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sal,&nbsp; you are on the right track, but I don't see myself as polished at all!</div><div><br /></div><div>FashIntern, there is definitely a juxtaposition theme running through my preferences. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>nemosmom, is being approachable unexpected in a New Yorker? Our bark is worse than our bite! I will say that people do often ask me for directions, but that may be because I seem approachable or it may be because I live near a couple of hostels :P<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992420 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:22:38 +0000 nemosmom 1992420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Approachable Unexpected New Yorker! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992412 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:07:12 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1992412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So you've got<div>bright (stands out strong &amp; clear)<br /></div><div>contrast <br /></div><div>strong stripes</div><div>hard edges</div><div>juxtaposition<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It's all about the meeting point of two very different things. Bright colors against their background, everything about the spot where difference comes together. Not like I have a good word for that; I just noticed the repetition of the theme. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992403 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:40:43 +0000 Sal 1992403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy urban eclectic</p> <p>Fun urban polish?</p> <p>Just ideas:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992379 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:29:29 +0000 Ket 1992379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun! I like Fun NY Eclectic! That sums up all your fun and eclecticism, AND New York-ness.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992350 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:39:44 +0000 rachylou 1992350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Yorker?</p> <p>Because, listen, I’ve got people in New York... and you know the jokes... you got your PIBs (people in black), your Intellectuals, your Intense Art Historians, your International Marketing Managers... Happy New Yorker says a lot actually... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992346 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:35:06 +0000 Angie 1992346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. I like that a lot. Also:</p> <p>Bold NY Eclectic</p> <p>Fun NY Eclectic</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992344 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:27:10 +0000 Christina F. 1992344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Isabel</b>, "bright" is a nice word too. Thank you.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Angie</b>, yes, I agree. I think I was using it differently before because my style was less focused. It was a catch-all before, but can still apply to a more focused style :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Bright New York Eclectic? I still want something connoting "happy" in there too.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992335 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:05:04 +0000 Angie 1992335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dear<b> Christina</b>, Eclecticism IS a style. And a fabulous one! Diana, Sara L, Joy, Tanya and Bijou all have eclectic styles. You can be VERY focused and eclectic.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992332 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:58:19 +0000 Isabel 1992332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reading your description made me think of three words :<br />Bright sharp metropolitan</p> <p>( With bright having a dual reference : happy and colorful ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992321 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:08:50 +0000 Christina F. 1992321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks everyone!</div><div><br /></div><div>Sarah - I toyed with Happy too. New York style is usually more serious than I am, it's true.</div><div><br /></div><div>Angie, I think I'm much more focused now, but maybe it's a focused kind of eclecticism? <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Torontogirl - I think of the New York elements of my style has being the trendy and harder edged elements. So "bold" could probably be in the mix. There is some kind of juxtaposition I'm trying to get at here, I think.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992318 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:43:29 +0000 Helena 1992318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought of the word "bold" but perhaps New Yorker covers that already! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992317 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:41:59 +0000 Angie 1992317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eclectic New Yorker!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992306 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:01:04 +0000 SarahD8 1992306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I started to read through your list the word that flashed into my mind was “happy”.</p> <p>Urban Happy?</p> <p>The “Urban” element would be a reminder that you need clothing and footwear practical for your walking lifestyle, and that accommodates your back injury. It also has that little bit of edge. Meanwhile “Happy” covers your penchant for color and pattern — you don’t do all sleek black like the stereotypical New Yorker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toying-with-a-moniker#post-1992300 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:17:51 +0000 Christina F. 1992300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been working on a moniker. It’s been hard in the past because my style is so eclectic. I could have used “eclectic” but I let it be. </p> <p>My style has coalesced recently though. Here are elements of it:</p> <p>Bright colors<br /> High contrast<br /> Patterns - especially bright stripes<br /> Harder edged details, especially in accessories<br /> Juxtaposes casual with dressy pieces<br /> Occasional boho shadow style (this may diminish - summer is the time to see)<br /> Nod to trends</p> <p>Style words:<br /> Colorful<br /> Urban<br /> Fun<br /> Modern<br /> Stuck on adding one or two more</p> <p>Moniker:<br /> Playful New Yorker? Not sure I love the word “playful.” But it’s the closest I’ve come. Input is welcome!</p> <p>ETA - obviously some examples would help! It’s winter so it can be harder work to add color all the time. But I think I did pretty well. </p>