https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 01:59:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445949 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:17:44 +0000 viva 1445949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meredith, I don't think that was one of them. But I did find one -- here it is.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-comme-des-garcons-inspired-3" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....inspired-3</a></p> <p>I hear you, Lisa. I am also interested in planning for spring, what to buy, wear, etc. So that is another good idea for posts -- really pointed questions about what people are buying. I definitely know that I have already purchased more than I had planned to, and I have a growing list when I didn't expect to. So I for one have some answers for you! ;)</p> <p>The creative challenge thing could just be a way to get through some of the long days of winter that are still ahead of us. I'd love a little boost to shake up how I am putting things together before I can start wearing my spring things.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445867 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 06:53:52 +0000 Jeanie 1445867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Viva's idea. &nbsp;I do remember when Rabbit posted her designer interpretations. &nbsp;It was genius! &nbsp;I honestly just love to see what people are wearing everyday. &nbsp;I find everyone's everyday outfits inspiring. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445742 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 01:19:15 +0000 catgirl 1445742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have had such strange winter weather - it's 45 and raining today! - that I've been challenged enough. I wouldn't say I'm bored but it am not finding anything inspiring in retail or elsewhere. I've not had trouble getting dressed so far. Every time I try something on I like what I'm wearing better. That is good, of course, but has made a big hole in my "hobby" of browsing and feeling engaged. </p> <p>Am headed to Hawaii in two weeks and looking forward to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445740 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 01:10:49 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1445740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It hasn't been a winter slump for me, not really - it's just that things in my life have been <u>very</u> busy. &nbsp; I've&nbsp;only had time to occasionally reply to other posts. &nbsp; Not even time to properly lurk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445735 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:54:01 +0000 carter 1445735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could use a challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445731 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:41:27 +0000 Anonymous 1445731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not into creative challenges, per se, (every day is a creative challenge professionally, so I prefer to just view, rather than do) but......what I'm interested in is what you're thinking about doing/wearing/purchasing this spring based on last year's successes/fails. &nbsp;I just finished a &nbsp;few hours of browsing through some sold spring presentations at the Calgary Nordstrom (oh my god!!!!!), J Crew, BR, CM etc in a city where the collections are full-on. &nbsp;I'm curious what the rest of you are seeing, what is striking your fancy, etc.</p> <p>My first let-down today was not finding a citron bag in Nordstrom. &nbsp;Or anywhere for that matter. Was surprised that even though Nord carries mid-priced (and even quite lower priced) clothing, the bag department was strictly designer/high-end. Anyways, I was inundated with spring and I loved it. I'm still plotting and planning for Spring - not sure yet what I really want, but I'm in full-on spring mode! &nbsp;That could also be because I'm in Calgary today, where the sun is shining, the sky is cloudless, the temp is well above 0 (celcius) and there is NO SNOW. &nbsp;I can see the mountains from my hotel room window, and I feel so much better than I did when I left cold and snowy Wpg this morning. However, my big take-away from Nordstrom this afternoon (and i have been in their stores many times- South Coast Plaza and Seattle, but not in a few years, and man am I out of practice !)&nbsp;) was that I need to be a whole lot thinner and &nbsp;need a much bigger bank account &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445711 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 23:33:42 +0000 AM 1445711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a challenge sounds like a good idea. As for fashion week inspiration, I did post a request to see inspirational outfits... not getting a lot of traction. But maybe I just didn't ask the right question or put it out as a challenge.</p> <p>Kiwigals suggestions sound appealing to me.<br />Another idea. Name your own challenge. Give folks the option to set a challenge. Then posts would need to first state the challenge. Just brainstorming...</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445690 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 22:26:30 +0000 unfrumped 1445690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to wear, and see, more color, even if still cozy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445658 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:06:59 +0000 Meredith 1445658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb: xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445653 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:59:35 +0000 Sal 1445653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some ideas, just to put them out there:</p> <p>Inspired by a Fashion Week look or designer (as suggested earlier by Viva)<br />Inspired by a decade<br />Inspired by a film or tv show or character<br />A mood ie pensive/joyful<br />Taking an idea from a city or country or region<br />A painting or piece of art work</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445651 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:56:48 +0000 deb 1445651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had a very hard time taking photos because my photo partner is gone. I try to do it but get too overwhelmed with grief. I may have to sit this out until I feel better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445650 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:50:33 +0000 Meredith 1445650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna: It does not surprise me in the least that your creative juices are flowing. Dang life getting in the way of a good outfit! </p> <p>Janet: Doggie photo bombs are always fashionable in my book, and I hope you'll treat as to some lovely photos of your upcoming adventures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445649 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:46:29 +0000 Meredith 1445649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva: Is this post (one of three) what you were thinking?</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summer-capsule---part-1-carved-moroccan-screen-white-out" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-white-out</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445645 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:25:33 +0000 Janet 1445645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in a bit of a winter funk too. I've taken a few outfit photos, but honestly, I think the most interesting thing in them are the pug photobombs.&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel like the weather has restricted me to a repetitive routine of moto boots, tucked jeans, and sweaters. I've also been in head-down, get-stuff-done mode because I'm heading to Texas and then Cuba, which means my "real" style will continue to be on hiatus, as I'll be in ranch gear and then hot-weather photo-shooting/walking gear. Which actually sounds REALLY good right now since I just shoveled the driveway again and am ready for some warm, tropical weather. :-D&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445643 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:12:52 +0000 annagybe 1445643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have plenty of ideas for outfits, etc. Been purging madly, shifting my style.&nbsp;Trolling NYFW stuff, mostly street style.<br />However right now, I do not have the free time to wear real clothes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445642 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:07:25 +0000 Meredith 1445642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like many of us are in the winter slump. Poor lighting, the need for layers, wearing the same items...it does get monotonous. I've never heard it described this way, but this morning someone called these weeks the dog days of winter. They are just as trying as the hot, sticky summer months!</p> <p>I love the idea of a challenge. I'll let this thread run a little longer and see if we gravitate towards one idea over another. I agree with Suz that it should not be overly complicated and also not tied to winter specifically so those who are roasting rather than freezing to death can also participate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445636 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:42:29 +0000 Sal 1445636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have the winter problem, those that are the cold do have my sympathies. I had a look at the shops yesterday and nothing much in the new season gear inspired me although I do have two new purchases to show off soon, my first two of the year.</p> <p>I do agree a spark would be great in the forum....some sort of challenge. I will get my thinking cap on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445630 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:37:17 +0000 Suz 1445630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A challenge sounds like a fun idea...to the extent it is do-able.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've been in hibernation mode, working hard, and we have so much snow that "getting dressed" pretty much means putting on a cashmere sweater over top of long underwear! I haven't even been taking photos; it's just not worth it. I'm continuing to track wears, though. So at least I'm getting a clear sense of what I am wearing.&nbsp;</p> <p>always trying...it will be about 3 months before I can post anything "springy" I fear. Spring begins in May around these parts...</p> <p>Do I sound bitter????&nbsp;</p> <p>Actually, I have to admit, while winter dressing does get me down, I'm a lot less disheartened this year than I sometimes am. At least I have what I need to keep warm and dry. And I have enough variety in my sweaters so that I don't feel completely fed up with all of them (yet). I admit, it will be nice when I can wear the lighter weight ones again. And when I'm not limited to outfits that work with snow boots and my puffer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Never mind. I am going for a skate now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445628 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 19:30:25 +0000 Anonymous 1445628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I've just been rather short of time and can't be bothered taking photos at the moment. For some reason, life feels like an effort at the moment and I've got behind with work so I really need to put my concentration there I'm afraid. I haven't been on here a lot, but lurking a bit. I wouldn't mind seeing a few more skirt outfits perhaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445603 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:45:54 +0000 Angie 1445603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. Winter Fatigue is very real and uninspiring. It makes perfect sense. The&nbsp;East Coasters and the Canadians have my empathy. I would NOT cope in your weather.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm back on the forum officially tomorrow - jet lagged and still catching up -&nbsp;but in the meantime I'm chiming in briefly to echo&nbsp;Viva's great solution. You need dressing challenges to keep you going for a while.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445599 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:35:10 +0000 viva 1445599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does anyone remember when Rabbit did that thing where she interpreted some avant-garde fashion week looks? It was actually pretty amazing to watch and react to. Maybe we could do a version of that - someone could pick a fashion week look and then anyone who was up for the challenge could create an outfit inspired by it - by the shapes, by the colors, by the spirit, whatever. Not a direct copy necessarily. Truly an "inspired by". Not sure if this has any merit but it just can to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445598 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:28:14 +0000 viva 1445598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fatigue here too. It's funny, I've taken about 10 WIW pics in the last two weeks intending to post, but even I haven't been that thrilled about my outfits! Frankly it's hard to be inspired when the snowdrifts are feet above my head. And the lighting in the house, never fantastic, is utter crap now that most windows are covered with snow or monster icicles.<br /> I really don't know what the answer is but I would love the spark of something to engage with.<br /> Vivian </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445597 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:23:33 +0000 always trying 1445597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe many are like me-getting tired of winter, but not seeing enough of spring to be inspired.&nbsp; In my mild climate without snow it is still mostly too cold for things spring, and we are getting desperately needed rain today.&nbsp; I have been waiting for someone to start posting their spring purchases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445593 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:08:00 +0000 AM 1445593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a really good question. I asked earlier today&nbsp;for folks to post inspiration from Fashion Week. I'd be really interested in seeing outfits that get you excited. But I'm open to anything...whatever makes you happiest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445588 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 16:54:54 +0000 Anonymous 1445588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question. I'm not really feeling it either. &nbsp;I'm chalking it up to winter fatigue and lack of interest in clothes at the moment. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-we-missing#post-1445578 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 15:48:47 +0000 Meredith 1445578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been more of a lurker than participant lately, and am wanting to post more frequently but lacking inspiration. I thought I'd ask you all what topics, type of wiws, or other inspiration you'd like to see more of on the forum. Maybe I can start there. </p>