https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 12:11:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-296864 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:38:43 +0000 Kari 296864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, I'm so glad to see you around! I have really missed you in action on YouLookFab in the last year (or so.)</p> <p>I'm in the same boat. I feel like it's actually a pretty good time to take a shopping hiatus because my wardrobe is in good shape, and I'm not seeing a lot of colors I love right now. I had much better luck finding rich, beautiful colors that *don't* make me look drab and corpsified in the fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-296785 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:27:55 +0000 lisaflex 296785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>J Crew has some super cute t's and cardi's.....colorful! fun! scarves to match too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-296648 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:56:59 +0000 April 296648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, it's great to see you! And I know where you can find some great items to refresh your wardrobe -- come to our YLF clothing swap in Connecticut on March 19! PM me if you want the details... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-296641 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:51:05 +0000 Sara 296641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DIY-Dye It Yourself! If you have some dingy white pieces that still fit well, you can buy a box of Rit Dye for a few dollars and give them a new life and a place in your spring wardrobe. Lucky Magazine recently did a feature on this where they dyed everything from dresses to handbags.</p> <p>Alternately, you could always buy yourself a bright new lipstick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-296550 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:29:35 +0000 Inge 296550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those oxfords sound like a fantastic buy, Jennifer and I'm absolutely loving the sound of all your boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-296440 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:09:13 +0000 Elly 296440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, shiny--- some of us enjoy looking like a traffic cone! </p> <p>Just teasing you, but orange is my favorite color. I actually crave it. I will admit that when it was OUT I resulted to getting my orange fix by buying hunting clothing in neon to wear as gear--- yes, I was that desperate. And I wore it with pride--- there are way too many photographs from hiking trips and adventure type vacations with me wearing a neon orange bucket hat. Including hawaii, the horror!</p> <p>I know orange isn't for everyone, but perhaps you could order something online to give you a boost. A nice coral or turquoise scarf could be worn with your black and grey and would give you a shot of happy color by your face and beat the Boston blues (I currently have the it-is-blucky-in-Colorado blues, and yes, I made up that word blucky) until some more of the many colors that Angie and Panatone have predicted for spring come through in your local retail. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-296416 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:50:45 +0000 shiny 296416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Angie, exactly! I am far more discerning now. There's never an occasion where I don't have anything to wear, and that's the most fantastic feeling. It was my goal, when I originally discovered YLF and started this style journey!</p> <p>You'll also be pleased to hear that I did a major clean out this past weekend. I had a bunch of winter sweaters - V-necks and chunky sweaters, as well as some cardigans that had seen better days. I'd been holding on to these in storage and having a very hard time releasing them. I think because I didn't trust that I'd ever find something to replace them. Even though I never wore any of them - many for several years now. It felt so good to dump them ALL!</p> <p>When spring arrives, I'm going to take another pass through everything and do some more pruning. I am getting closer and closer to having all my clothes in one closet. </p> <p>Inge, I was very tempted to find a pair of new boots this winter, and I did do some shopping in that direction, but once again I had that discerning eye and didn't purchase any. I realized, for me and my style, I prefer the sleek look of the boots I already own. My boots may not be "of the minute" but that's okay. </p> <p>Oh - but I did end up buying a pair of flat black oxfords! Very comfortable! This was one item I'd been wanting for a long time, but having trouble finding. These found me. On the sales rack at Bloomie's. ;-)</p> <p>They've been quite useful even though it's winter. I realized that instead of wearing UGGs with my formal dress to get myself to an event, I could wear the oxfords. (I switched into platform heels once I got there). They looked adorable with my party dress and tights, and I didn't slip and fall on the ice. (Aren't you proud of me, Angie? LOL)</p> <p>I have plenty of scarves right now, and as for shoes, I have just the right amount to fit in my closet, so I think I'm set there too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295836 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:53:54 +0000 Inge 295836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to see you again, Shiny! I was also thinking bags or scarves. Or how about a fantastic pair of shoes or booties in a bright colour? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295821 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:44:51 +0000 Lisa 295821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think colors are on their way. I find I am often not impressed with the first wave of colors that come into stores during spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295732 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:09:04 +0000 Scarlet 295732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are lots of bright colors on display in Europe. Hang in there, hopefully they are headed your way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295728 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:05:50 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 295728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny -</p> <p>Have you tried using ShopStyle to find where all the color is hiding?</p> <p><a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopstyle.com/</a></p> <p>For example:<br /> red scarf - <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=red+scarf" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=red+scarf</a><br /> purple blouse - <a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=purple+blouse" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=purple+blouse</a></p> <p>etc...</p> <p>Love Angie's suggestion of adding a colorful handbag - I suppose that could apply to other accessories as well - scarves, shoes, necklaces... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295668 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:55:13 +0000 Angie 295668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, nice to see you post!</p> <p>I like where you are right now. It shows that you are being very discerning because you have a killer wardrobe. </p> <p>Here are my suggestions: </p> <p>Shop at other places - perhaps you have outgrown AT, BR and ATL. I refuse to believe that you can only shop in petites. </p> <p>Buy a handbag in a colour you love and don't have.</p> <p>Wait for the season to unfold. </p> <p>We are here if you need us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295608 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:25:27 +0000 shiny 295608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marlene, thanks, I will be patient! And yes, I did splurge on the long strand of pearls Angie posted about. Love them!</p> <p>It's interesting but for months now, whenever I get the urge to splurge, I find myself walking away empty handed. More often than not, I find myself saying, "Hmmm, I have something like that already in my closet" and putting it back on the rack. </p> <p>It's frustrating, but it's also a wonderful feeling. I've never felt this way about my wardrobe. That's the power of YLF for you!</p> <p>And, my wallet is very happy these days. LOL. Which is a good thing, since I have a daughter going into college in the Fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295590 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:41:40 +0000 Anonymous 295590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny - be patient! I'm sure in a few weeks we will have more to choose from. Its hard when you have an urge for something and you can't find it. Maybe a new scarf or necklace to tide you over? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295589 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:40:11 +0000 rae 295589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm. I remember seeing a lot of color in my local Forever21. They don't always have the best quality, but might be good for an inexpensive pick-me-up. I also saw a few cute, bright items from LL Bean, of all places (random for me, since I'm on the West coast). </p> <p>I also do the Ebay/Amazon/Thrift thing, but I know that's not for everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295587 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:31:48 +0000 shiny 295587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also wanted to add that I am seeing so much black and beige. It reminds me of my old uniform in the 90s: black top, khakis, black shoes. So boring. I really REALLY do not want to go back there again. It doesn't look fresh to me this second time around - it looks tired, old, stale. Because it reminds me of being in a style rut. A very long one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295585 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:30:37 +0000 shiny 295585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewy, LOFT was my first stop. Left empty handed. Almost bought this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30617&#038;N=1200032&#038;pCategoryId=3360&#038;categoryId=219&#038;Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_219&#038;loc=TN&#038;defaultColor=Bright%20Gold&#038;defaultSizeType=Petite" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....ype=Petite</a></p> <p>..... but yellow really isn't my color, and the pink in it brought the pink in my skin out, making me look all blotchy-pink.</p> <p>These colors look atrocious on me:<br /> <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30284&#038;N=1200032&#038;pCategoryId=3360&#038;categoryId=219&#038;Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_219&#038;loc=TN&#038;defaultColor=Steel%20Grey&#038;defaultSizeType=Petite" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....ype=Petite</a></p> <p>I gave this a whirl, but I know from past experience, I will never wear it. BR did this shade several seasons ago, I thought it worked for me, but I eventually realized orange is not my color - AT ALL:<br /> <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=30765&#038;N=1200032&#038;pCategoryId=3360&#038;categoryId=219&#038;Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_219&#038;loc=TN&#038;defaultColor=Spring%20Orange&#038;defaultSizeType=Petite" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....ype=Petite</a></p> <p>There were some cute tops at AT that I liked, but the only other color options were grey and black. </p> <p>H&amp;M was even worse.... although I did end up buying an adorable black and white striped, cropped jacket. I had some reservations, as I have been doing the black+white+bold splash of color thing all winter. I got it home, modeled it for DH, and he said "you look like Beetlejuice." </p> <p>I disagree - I think it's totally Posh Spice - so I'm keeping it anyway. :-)</p> <p>On the plus side, I'm really, really glad I found YLF when I did, and upgraded my wardrobe when jewel tones abounded. I am set for clothes but it's nice to add something new every now and then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295581 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:12:30 +0000 crwilson 295581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel the same way about what I'm seeing. I'm not that hopeful either because the colors that are coming aren't particularly flattering to my skin tone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295553 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:28:28 +0000 RoseandJoan 295553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so early in the season, we are due neon, brights, prints, animal prints, lots of tangerine... give it time Shiny. It's also great to see you on the forum today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295552 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:26:45 +0000 Barbara 295552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>shiny, I know EXACTLY what you mean. I just got the Spring fashion issue of IN STYLE magazine and bold, beautiful color is EVERYWHERE! So there is hope. Just keep looking!</p> <p>I don't do beige either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295551 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:26:43 +0000 chewyspaghetti 295551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you try Loft? There's lots of color coming for spring- I guess it just hasn't hit your market yet. It's nice to see you around again, Jennifer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-do-when-1#post-295549 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:23:50 +0000 shiny 295549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You haven't been shopping in a long while, and you get the urge to refresh your wardrobe - you envision a dose of color to perk you up from the long Boston winter and make you smile....</p> <p>But then you visit store after store and all you see is:</p> <p>1) Odd, drab shade of pastels that completely wash you out and make you look like a dead fish.</p> <p>2) Grey. Everywhere. Grey. I do love grey, but I have enough grey tops now. Thank you very much.</p> <p>3) Beige. YUCK. Including beigey creams - what's up with that? </p> <p>4) Bright orange which makes you look like a traffic cone.</p> <p>5) Which leaves you with just one last choice: black. How many black tops can one have? </p> <p>Sigh. Guess I'll be sitting out this season. I sat out last season too. </p> <p>/rant </p>