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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:11:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Lisa on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-357208 Fri, 27 May 2011 23:22:57 +0000 Lisa 357208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Adding on to my observations noted earlier, I need to look closer at paintings! A lot of details I would not have noticed without Bella's descriptions. And I need more colors in my wardrobe. One day was super hard, because I do not wear any of those colors on a daily basis. Also, I mixed far more colors together than I would have previously thought about. bella on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-354088 Sun, 22 May 2011 16:39:04 +0000 bella 354088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yup, as many as you want Angie!:) rosee on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-353744 Sat, 21 May 2011 17:01:29 +0000 rosee 353744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This was a great challenge. I did not participate (this time) but I casually watched form the sidelines. It was great to learn about the art, the artists, the color combinations and see the YLFers' interpretations. Nice work!!! Polly (thunalata) on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-353699 Sat, 21 May 2011 15:21:45 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 353699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've learnt: - that I like having something planned. A couple of mornings this week I was really tired and didn't feel like dressing up, but couldn't be bothered to think of something new so went with what I'd planned anyway and it was fine! I remember Angie posting about wearing fun things on a 'blue' day. - that I like having new ideas to try. - that I was happy with what I did (mostly colour based) but that there were so many different ways of taking inspiration from each painting. - that everyone can come up with a fun and fab outfit from the painting and it's great to see them all - that there are gaps in my wardrobe of a different type these days - not 'I need an xyz because mine is worn out/unflattering' but 'it would be great to have an abc because it would be so useful to transform these outfits' Thanks again Bella! Angie on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-353098 Fri, 20 May 2011 15:31:27 +0000 Angie 353098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ lovely, Bella, "Finally, I remembered how fun fashion can be. Honestly, I feel like I sometimes think too much and too seriously about clothes. This was a nice reminder that getting dressed is supposed to be fun". *This* is what it's all about. Can I clone you? Barbara on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-353085 Fri, 20 May 2011 15:12:09 +0000 Barbara 353085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I adore Picasso - I love the shocking boldness of his art. Thinking WAY outside the box is what I have learned and CONTINUE to learn. Angie on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-353076 Fri, 20 May 2011 15:08:33 +0000 Angie 353076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am also learning that there is no stopping YLF'er fabness. CocoLion on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352967 Fri, 20 May 2011 05:13:24 +0000 CocoLion 352967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am with the others who said that this challenge has taught me that unlikely colors can go together with compelling results. I now see that using unlikely colors is a new way I can add more drama to a look. For the first three days I was inspired by the colors. Then, for the Picasso Day 4 challenge, I started looking for something different. It was Bella's back story that inspired me. I took the story, spun it in my own head, and came up with an outfit based on something more than color combinations (although I did use one of the colors in the painting for my outfit). My other lesson is what Rae said. Having an inspiration source actually made getting dressed easier. Even though I couldn't wear my outfits all day given my lifestyle & occupation. mumtojessandluke on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352959 Fri, 20 May 2011 04:50:22 +0000 mumtojessandluke 352959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Inspiration is everywhere! It is great to be challenged, and participate in one! Fashion is fun, and I can use what I have rather than buy stuff. I'll never be someone who posts pics daily...LOL. I can't make time for it, but I enjoy posting irregularly and following challenges. And how to use some of photobuckets features. mumtojessandluke on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352958 Fri, 20 May 2011 04:49:09 +0000 mumtojessandluke 352958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ double post Heather on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352899 Fri, 20 May 2011 01:50:26 +0000 Heather 352899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really treasure this challenge because it makes me appreciate everyone on this forum even more. We see the same painting, yet are inspired by different aesthetics and elements of the piece. I loved reading these threads to see how each of us interpreted and incorporated unique elements into our outfits each day. You all inspire imitation. bella on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352853 Fri, 20 May 2011 00:51:04 +0000 bella 352853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tons! First of all, I've got carried away and read a lot about the paintings and the artists, so I learned a lot of information. Second, in trying to come up with the descriptions for each painting, I learned to not only look but really see what is in the painting. I paid attention to details, colors, textures. I expanded my color vocabulary. Finally, I remembered how fun fashion can be. Honestly, I feel like I sometimes think too much and too seriously about clothes. This was a nice reminder that getting dressed is supposed to be fun. Aida on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352852 Fri, 20 May 2011 00:49:45 +0000 Aida 352852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ornela, you commented on one of my main learnings: "Although I'm on Team Less is More, I am now very willing to experiment with More is More." Separate from that: - Planning ahead doesn't work well for me; I always change my mind by the time that day gets here (not because my idea was bad, but because I feel like wearing something else instead!). Planning elements or only 1 or 2 pieces seems to work much better, but I still enjoy being planless better ;) - I don't have to be literal in my interpretation (silly engineer brain). - If I don't have "the perfect items for my vision" (most cases) I can always change to a new vision :) EDIT: Also learned that when I draw inspiration from outside non-fashion sources I always change the proportions of the elements I incorporate by a fair amount. krishnidoux on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352796 Thu, 19 May 2011 23:11:20 +0000 krishnidoux 352796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have learned that I must be more bold in my style. I have learned that I actually enjoy mixing unlikely colors. I have learned that shape influences the color mix. I have learned that I don't have all the colors of the rainbow in my wardrobe and that's OK. I have learned that it's not easy to get a teenager take pictures of you everyday. Kate on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352788 Thu, 19 May 2011 22:45:18 +0000 Kate 352788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've learned that I'm willing to push myself to do new combinations that I'm not sure really work that well when there's a greater cause (aka a challenge) and nobody is actually going to think twice about what I'm wearing anyway. Also, the hotter it is the harder it is to incorporate inspirations from paintings into an outfit. There's just so much more happening in the art than I can ever wear in the summer in AZ! Lisa, for what it's worth, I've been stretching some of the colors I do have to work (I don't have many blues...) or just going with the parts of the paintings that I do have colors for. I used to stock my wardrobe with colors for the sake of having a lot of different colors, and I ended up with a wardrobe that lacked cohesion and few items played well with others. It's nice to experiment with new colors but, for me, dressing well doesn't require having a rainbow of options. san on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352726 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:32:26 +0000 san 352726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have not been participating but I have been watching and enjoying the various interpretations. I've also been inspired to read about the paintings and the artists. Great idea Bella. Lisa on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352694 Thu, 19 May 2011 20:36:25 +0000 Lisa 352694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I cannot think outside the box. If I don't see the paintings colors in my wardrobe, I figure I cannot do that days challenge. And my wardrobe needs far more colors. rae on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352641 Thu, 19 May 2011 18:33:53 +0000 rae 352641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I learned that using an inspiration image takes a lot of the pressure off ME, lol. Dressing went much faster knowing from the get-go that I had to use specific colors. MsMary on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352630 Thu, 19 May 2011 18:20:24 +0000 MsMary 352630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ On the subject of Less or More Being More, I had to laugh yesterday because I thought my outfit was rather simple and subdued, you know, for me, until Jonesy kindly observed "There is a lot going on, but everything looks harmonious, just like in the painting." Heh. So I guess I've learned that I really am an "a lot going on" girl, and that's okay with me! I don't think I would recognize Team Less is More if they all came and camped out on my front lawn! LOL Ornella on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352628 Thu, 19 May 2011 18:14:27 +0000 Ornella 352628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes Mary, that was my wisdom :) Colors too, of course - how typical of me to miss the obvious. Also, although I'm on Team Less is More, I am now very willing to experiment with More is More. Anonymous on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352622 Thu, 19 May 2011 18:02:53 +0000 Anonymous 352622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've been playing along but haven't had time to take and post pictures, but I agree about the color mixing. Today, a casual house cleaning day, I'm wearing white jeans, cobalt shirt under a red-orange cardi, red flats and a scarf with an orange/green/white/red big brushstroke pattern. The shirt and scarf have been practically orphans. It's been fun and I've found lots of inspiration. My take on the nude was to use the color "nude" in a karen kane top that's nude with scattered black lined flowers. kellygirl on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352612 Thu, 19 May 2011 17:48:35 +0000 kellygirl 352612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Color! These paintings have made me realize that same thing, Mary. I've really enjoyed the combining of colors and prints. It's super fun and adds so much life to an outfit! MsMary on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352609 Thu, 19 May 2011 17:45:03 +0000 MsMary 352609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ And O, I think it was you who said that all of us who participated in this challenge will have a wonderful life-long relationship with these particular paintings, which is just too cool for words! Ornella on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352607 Thu, 19 May 2011 17:42:17 +0000 Ornella 352607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Firstly - that I'll never look at the paintings the same way again. That's bella's aim to make us search for the inspiration in unusual places accomplished ;) If I'm stuck for ideas for some color or patterns combination all I have to do is check what the artists did - they DO know what goes with what :) And as written in my daily posts: mixing metals is not a no-no, plus with the right pattern/template/formula I can actually push my own boundaries much further than I thought possible. Angie on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352591 Thu, 19 May 2011 17:02:44 +0000 Angie 352591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Picasso is *always* inspiring - and so is our Mark K MsMary on "What are you learning from the Picture Perfect Challenge?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-are-you-learning-from-the-picture-perfect-challenge#post-352586 Thu, 19 May 2011 16:56:51 +0000 MsMary 352586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whether you're participating or just watching, have you learned anything from this week's super-fun Picture Perfect Challenge? My big lesson is something that should be obvious, but just sunk in today in a major way: Colors go with other colors! I would never in a million years have put a green skirt with a red jacket and a navy blouse unless Picasso inspired me to do it, but it looks fab! Who knew?