https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 18:28:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752989 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 09:25:18 +0000 Suz 752989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sylvie, what a fantastic thread. I am so glad I saw this! </p> <p>You've done a fantastic job of analysing what elements of each pick work for you or don't and figuring out how to adapt the look to suit you where necessary! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752935 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:49:05 +0000 Ingunn 752935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So exciting! I love to see how others interpret fashion advice, and Angie's suggestions are all so impeccable - but maybe not always achievable for everybody one way or the other. I love your alternatives, Sylvie. It is much more satisfying to choose something that is the result of some critical thinking, and not only go with the suggestions as given. </p> <p>Caro, I live far away from the US too, and I always have to look for alternatives to Angie's picks. Necessity is the mother of invention, right? We just have to be even more creative with our wardrobes than the Americans;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752920 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:20:28 +0000 Sylvie 752920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Caro: Those of us in the US are lucky to be able to shop Angie's recommendations directly. I think Imogen from InsideOutStyle is an Aussie though and she may have local recommendations on her site.</p> <p>@Elle: This forum is so useful as a check.</p> <p>@Angie: Thank YOU for giving me direction.</p> <p>@MaryK and Aida: You have the advantage of me in being able to hear Angie's voice in your head. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752752 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:04:46 +0000 MsMary 752752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me, too! I have a lot of voices in my head, and she is my fave! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752689 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:26:17 +0000 Aida 752689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great method! I quite enjoy having Angie's lovely, lyrical voice in the back of my head while shopping ^^ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752644 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:52:29 +0000 MsMary 752644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great, great point, Sylvie!! I never really thought about it this way but I think many of us do the same thing.</p> <p>Sarah, you look ridiculously good in those new sweaters!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752640 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:50:26 +0000 Angie 752640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a GREAT thread! I love how you adapted "the seeds" to find look a like items that work for *you*. Well done :)</p> <p>This is what it's all about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752595 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:23:43 +0000 ElleH 752595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love reading Angie's blogs for reference &amp; then using what I can &amp; leaving the rest &amp; posting pics here for advice when I'm not sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752496 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:35:57 +0000 Caro in Oz 752496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the hardest part about being in Australia, not being able to try these great finds.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752447 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:43:57 +0000 Sylvie 752447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou: Yes, I demand your approval. :)</p> <p>Sarah: Your choices are great. I especially like that striped top on you.</p> <p>Cocolion: the Vince top is still available on the Nordstrom site (at full price unfortunately). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752442 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:40:56 +0000 CocoLion 752442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The OM sweater worked on me. I wanted the Vince top but missed the boat, just didn't act quickly enough. Angie's recommendations also serve to introduce me to new brands: Vince and Vince Camuto are two examples. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752438 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:36:07 +0000 sarah 752438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly, Sylvie! That Only Mine sweater was overwhelming on me, but it made me realize that I wanted a boxy sweater and a purple sweater, so I bought these, from the Loft, inspired by her pick. The first is on sale for $20 at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752432 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:31:38 +0000 rachylou 752432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I have the purple sweater, so I have to approve right? ;&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/using-angies-picks-to-direct-my-shopping#post-752397 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:37:41 +0000 Sylvie 752397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie has said before that she sows the seed of an idea but it's up to us to figure out how to implement it. Here are some of her picks, and how I found my own versions.</p> <p>1) The <a HREF="http://youlookfab.com/2012/07/20/nordstrom-anniversary-sale-tops-bottom/">Only Mine Zip Back Sweater</a> didn't <a HREF="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-long-sleeved-tops-again">drape well</a> from my sloped shoulders.</p> <p>2) The <a HREF="http://youlookfab.com/store/2012/10/02/valette-refined-wool-crewneck-sweater/">Valette Sweater</a> was too tight and too long for my torso.</p> <p>3) The solution for my body was the JCrew Tippi sweater in a shade of purple that was much more flattering than the OM sweater and a better fit than the Valette sweater.</p> <p>4) I admit I didn't even try the <a HREF="http://youlookfab.com/2012/07/20/nordstrom-anniversary-sale-tops-bottom/">Vince Striped Boatneck Top</a> as it was out of my knit top budget.</p> <p>5) In Zara, I gravitated towards this olive/black striped top and didn't realize until after the fact that I had been subconsciously influenced by Angie.</p> <p>Thank you Angie, for being the voice in the back of my head when I shop. </p>