https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:59:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-477164 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:14:55 +0000 Michelle 477164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH! I'm so remiss -- the pics were mostly from Kari and Celia!! Thank you ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-477159 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:10:29 +0000 Vix 477159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing the above compliments about your piece for Imogen, Michelle! Great pics that illustrated your viewpoints, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-477130 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:49:15 +0000 Michelle 477130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok ok -- I'll get the blouse! Or at the very least I'll phone and see if it's still there. Blue leopard tie-neck blouse, right? What's the sleeve length?<br /> Many thanks again from everyone. Such praise from amazing writers like Tara and Suz reallyl blows my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-477085 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:06:31 +0000 Sheila 477085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my goodness! Michelle, you HAVE to get that blouse! You look incredible in it!!! And now that I've recovered my manners, I want to congratulate you on such a lovely blog post. Your writing makes a really good read -- snappy, insightful, personal -- and I hope to read more from you in the future. Thank you so much for sharing your life and fashion philosophy with all of us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-477071 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:53:14 +0000 Jonesy 477071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, maybe if you threaten to spank Michelle that will do the trick :)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-477028 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:23:06 +0000 tarzy 477028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic post! I loved reading this. Michelle made me "look" at fashion in a whole new way. Brava! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476950 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:13:32 +0000 Claudia 476950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, ruthlessly hunt that blouse down, it is amazing on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476938 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:03:14 +0000 Angie 476938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big Bossy Angie:</p> <p>GET THE BLUE BLOUSE. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476877 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:50:22 +0000 Debbie 476877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really need that blouse. Your hair looks fabulous!<br /> The sweater I wore today is too oversized. My pants and boots are fine. The sweater is suppose to be big but it is way too big and i didn't pinpoint that until your comment about shoulder seams.<br /> They are halfway down my arm.<br /> Thank-you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476870 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:37:03 +0000 Queen Mum 476870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful article Michelle! That first picture of you is just stunning... well, they all are,but that one especially. I love your hair at this longer length. You are looking marvelous these days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476863 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:32:01 +0000 Patty 476863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Michelle! Great piece and great pics too!<br /> Now you are an inspiration on an even larger global scale!!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476847 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:15:01 +0000 Sylvie 476847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, you are so inspiring and have so much style wisdom to impart.</p> <p>Your tip about judging clothing fit by feel was exceptionally brilliant. When we rely on our eyes the camera/mirrors can trick us but there's no way you can trick your hands. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476819 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:48:13 +0000 Janet 476819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You rock, Michelle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476791 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:59:46 +0000 rae 476791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love it! Especially the part about *feeling* how your clothes drape and fit on your body. I do this occasionally with jackets at the swap meet, feeling where the shoulder seams hit, because there are no mirrors and I prefer tailored jackets. You make me think of all the other ways I can make use of this strategy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476785 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:41:07 +0000 Michelle 476785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all. :)<br /> Jonesy: I'm seriously thinking about it. A certain Yorky owner with blonde hair is also dropping not-so-subtle hints (i.e. flat-out commands) to get the top. :)</p> <p>Debbie: That's awesome! What's up with your outfit, and what tactile cue helped you nail it down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476611 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:49:47 +0000 Isis 476611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are such a fantastic writer, Michelle! I loved the article, and I always love your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476602 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:40:47 +0000 modgrl 476602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great article Michelle! You are an inspiration to us all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476601 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:40:03 +0000 Debbie 476601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the article. Michelle I love your take on things. I don't like what I am wearing today and by following your suggestions of feeling the outfit. I have figured out why.<br /> Your kind words about Angie brought tears to my eyes because that is the way I feel her and this community! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476587 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:27:03 +0000 Jonesy 476587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, it was such a treat to read your insightful thoughts about style! I love how your writing reflects your quick wit and glowing intelligence. The pictures are fab too, and little Reva is, of course, too adorable!</p> <p>I don't want to apply pressure or anything :), but that blue patterned blouse is about 150% absolute gorgeousness on you! Just about the most beautiful piece I've ever seen you wear! Beautiful waist definition, beautiful neckline, beautiful pattern, beautiful color, beautiful fabric, beautiful fit.....Its length looked perfect with the skirt in the pics. Any chance you could still pick it up? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476579 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:16:04 +0000 Suz 476579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, I think you should get it. Hopefully it will go on sale after Christmas. It's really stunning on you and as you see, none of us thought it was too short! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476577 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:55 +0000 Michelle 476577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're killing me, ladies!! Thank you so much for these incredibly kind words.<br /> Angie, I meant every word, and I really can't thank you enough for all you've done for me and this community at large. That little paragraph wasn't enough, believe me.<br /> GAAAA! Now I'm lamenting that blouse, but we decided to let it ride because of it's length. If it had been just an inch longer it would likely be on my body this very minute...but now I'm thinking about it again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476558 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:48:39 +0000 celia 476558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, you are the best!</p> <p>Angie, she didn't, we had a fitting room board meeting and the black/white/red tunic won(it was during our YLF meeting) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476506 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:06:06 +0000 Angie 476506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! WOW! WOW!</p> <p>Michelle, you are absolutely *incomparable* and an inspiration to us all. What a killer article. Such a feather in your cap!! I am so proud of our Queen Polish. This made my day! </p> <p>(I am so very touched about your kind words about your Mum and me - THANK YOU).</p> <p>You look sensational in the photos, and little Reva of course enhances your style! Did you buy that blue chiffon blouse that you are fitting on in the dressing room? I hope so! </p> <p>Well done and congrats beautiful lady with the luscious red lips. Your fabness knows no bounds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476494 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:54:14 +0000 velvetychocolate 476494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An excellent write-up Michelle - and you've given some wonderful advice. I am definitely going to pay more attention to how things feel, to guage fit. I just realized from reading your article that I have a tough time with determining if something fits well or not, and it's because of major weight change over the years. Your advice to just feel something, and pay attention to subtle clues such as something not feeling quite comfortable is extremely useful - thank you!</p> <p>In the meantime, you are looking absolutely gorgeous. I'm inspired, and feeling much better about the fact that I seem to be buying some clothes that don't quite fit my life (yet)...so I appreciated your comment about dressing for the job you'd like to have. I have a funny feeling that this is what's happening. I've been a jeans and t-shirt person for a long time, and find myself buying skirts, blouses and so on. Thank you for making this seem like a good idea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476476 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:24:15 +0000 Suz 476476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on this terrific piece, Michelle! I really love your thoughts about fit, and judging one's clothing by feel. You have already influenced me to pay more attention to that, more CONSCIOUS attention, because in the past I sometimes had misgivings related to the feel of something, but would brush them aside, and I've also realized that many of my most loved items are loved (and worn) precisely because of the combination of fit and texture. </p> <p>You are a wonderful writer—intelligent, thoughtful, precise, and warm. In fact, your writing style is a perfect complement to your fashion style! Clean, polished, and smart!</p> <p>And I'm with Claudia; that last outfit with the blue and white blouse and pencil skirt deserves the K word in spades! You look fantastic! (And Reva is pretty cute, too.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476468 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:10:22 +0000 Claudia 476468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very informative post by Michelle. Great advice for everyone. </p> <p>Michelle, you are such a wonderful, beautiful and all around amazing person. I love reading anything that you write for the content and tone. I wish I could be one of your real life buddies. I also think my Daisy and your Reva would get on well.</p> <p>That blouse with the blue tones worn with the pencil skirt is killing me with its fab-ness. I love it and it looks so beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476461 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:36:53 +0000 Sveta 476461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post, Michelle, you are a star! Having met you in person I can really appreciate the effort and thought you put in your looks and boy, it does show!<br /> This is a very interesting thought about feeling of the clothing instead of just looks. I do appreciate well-fitting and well-made clothes and have a tactile pleasure in great fabrics but I will try to use that more often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476456 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:19:09 +0000 Parsley 476456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really enjoyed your article, Michelle. You gave lots of excellent fashion advice- I plan to try paying extra attention to how things feel, not just how they look. One thing that I notice about your style is the impeccable fit of your clothes, and I think that is one reason you always look great. Your color choices are also terrific; I love the jewel tones on you as well as black and white.</p> <p>Thanks for sharing this, Heleen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476440 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:18:35 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 476440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just read the article. Michelle, your jewel toned dresses may be your go-to but the black and white print is beautiful on you too. I also loved the skirt and flowy top in shades of blue.</p> <p>I think I will heed the advice and pay more attention to how clothes feel rather than how they look. Great advice and great article. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/well-written-michelle#post-476430 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:55:14 +0000 HeleenH 476430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just read your blog over at Imogen's. It was a pleasure to read. I especially liked your explanation on how you can feel a piece of clothing fits or not. Sometimes you have an item that looks nice, but just doesn't feel right. Even if the sales asistant or a friend who is shopping with you loves it on you, something is wrong with it. Always trust this instinct, because who will wear something that doesn't feel right?</p> <p>Go read her blog on: <a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2011/11/stylish-thoughts-eyeronic.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......ronic.html</a> </p>