https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:14:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039754 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 23:30:33 +0000 Gretchen 2039754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices!&nbsp;Yes to celebrating you - on your birthday, or a major work milestone, or because it's Tuesday and you found the perfect shoes. </p> <p>I&nbsp;hear you on DH. Mine knows better to try to buy me clothes, because I'm picky. But he's come through with special dinners or day trips and every now and then he surprises me with jewelry (rarely enough that it's a very big deal).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Can't wait to see how those colorful pieces work for you. Happy early birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039737 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 21:26:03 +0000 Anonymous 2039737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are all great, love the vibrant colors.<br /> Happy early Bday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039718 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:55:43 +0000 Preppy Pear 2039718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful choices! I love your bright, bold style. Looking forward to seeing the birthday suit! (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039714 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 19:28:37 +0000 anchie 2039714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all, it was not hard convincing me, so I ordered the bunch. I am not familiar with sizing of both brands, hopefully I got it right. Will<br /> see when the package arrives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039633 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:39:59 +0000 Angie 2039633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it all, and &nbsp;hope you spoil yourself rotten on your birthday!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039627 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:36:13 +0000 Anonymous 2039627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday. I want to steal your shopping bag. Such pretty things and I can imagine it all on you. Yellow is often stunning and unexpected with graying hair. Be ready for banana or Big Bird comments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039596 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 12:45:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2039596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I forgot to answer the what-do-you-do-for-your-birthday part. Trips. Sometimes a few nights, sometimes just a daytrip, this year just dinner at a place we wouldn't otherwise go to. Always with my son, because he is lousy about getting me things (had no one to show him), and that makes us both feel lousy. Idk what will happen when he grows up &amp; moves out. It would be lovely if we could always have a late summer get-together "for my birthday", but who knows.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I understand about your husband &amp; spending money you earned for you. I hope he still comes up with good ways to celebrate you and make you feel special on your day.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039567 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:34:20 +0000 Jenni NZ 2039567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes that is slightly tricky. That’s been one thing that has been good with us, that we have more-or-less earned the same over the marriage. We have both worked part-time over the 2 decades or so of bringing up children. Sometimes one earned more sometimes the other. We did give me a separate clothing account 9 years ago which originally started with a small inheritance from my Dad. Since then I have topped it up from the joint account sometimes. I am sorry he doesn’t feel he is really giving it to you. Your solution is quite good though!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039561 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:18:22 +0000 anchie 2039561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for enabling me and for nice birthday wishes. Some nice things in your finds that I would not mind getting myself:) </p> <p>My DH is SAHD and I am sole breadwinner. He never buys me gifts since he doesn’t feel that it is coming from him even though I try to convince him that it is our money. So I pretend gifts are from him and then tell him - look what you bought me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039557 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:07:56 +0000 Eliza 2039557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great selections for a happy occasion. That is a stunning yellow and it makes you smile; why not try it? Very easy to add our traditionally worn tones to the closet, yet I often crave a counterpoint to them. Happy birthday! </p> <p>And yes, I will sometimes treat myself around birthday time. This year I updated with some bags I had been coveting that coincidentally were on sale (a rarity); DH still wanted our traditional joint shopping trip. Both were fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039553 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:58:46 +0000 Jenni NZ 2039553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We tend to do parties for the big birthdays rather than necessarily gifts. But for my 40th DH commissioned me a beautiful painting. That is 18 years ago and it has pride of place in our new dining room. And sometimes we do buy ourselves/each other something that we both like eg his favourite perfume for me to wear, bought for my birthday </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039549 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:44:52 +0000 Mainelady 2039549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy early birthday! I think the pieces in your cart are going to be gorgeous on you, so if you need some enabling, you will get it from me! I think every day is worth celebrating and a 50th birthday is a very special day!<br /> I don’t often buy myself birthday presents, but not because I don’t think it is a great idea. DH has been an excellent student when it comes to gift giving. It usually begins with a phone call from me saying, “Guess what I found?!” That conversation starter is not reserved for my birthday. As I mentioned above, every day is worth celebrating, so random phone alerts are a thing for us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039538 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 08:26:58 +0000 Bijou 2039538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love yellow on you and for a milestone birthday there is nothing like adding some colour that makes you feel fab. This was what I bought for my birthday and was very happy I did so. I would like you yellow jacket to wear with my dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039524 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 06:06:12 +0000 Jane 2039524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely choices Anchie! I like the freshness of the colours of the tops! Enjoy the run up to your birthday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039515 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:51:41 +0000 Liesbeth 2039515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all of these for you, congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039492 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 03:39:21 +0000 Jessikams 2039492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel that bright fun stuff is perfect for a birthday. Congrats on your milestone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039459 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 01:19:49 +0000 Jaime 2039459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually pick up shoes for my birthday. Among other things . I think a bright yellow suit is a perfect 50th birthday present! Happy birthday in advance! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039455 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 00:48:14 +0000 taylor 2039455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these colorful items for you Anchie.</p> <p>Not sure if I got anything special for myself at 50. But I’m not one to go without something I want , if I can afford it.<br /> I’m sure SOMETHING made its way into my closet :)</p> <p>Enjoy your 50th shopping party ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039443 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:55:56 +0000 JAileen 2039443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a Vespa when I turned 50. So of course I think you should go wild for your 50th. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039430 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 21:34:11 +0000 Carla 2039430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup! I bought myself a fancy road bike for my 50th! Usually DH and I do something together since our birthdays are a week apart. Next year is my 60th, so I'm taking notes.</p> <p>Anchie, those colours are certainly in your wheelhouse. I'm still crushing on your pleated skirt with matching top and have been keeping my eye out for something similar. Yellow and pink go so well together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039429 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 21:31:53 +0000 Sal 2039429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are all super fun!!&nbsp; My favourite is the suit but I also love the long sleeve shirt...&nbsp; And yes I have purchased something for my birthday myself:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039426 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 21:24:01 +0000 Anonymous 2039426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I"ve been known to buy myself a &nbsp;great present on significant bdays- I love the yellow pieces here ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039424 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:51:36 +0000 ChristelJ 2039424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s a special birthday! I say these are all just delightful and would probably look great on you, and a birthday present should not be too practical, but should be something celebratory. Go for something yellow for sure and also something patterned. And then pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039420 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 20:36:58 +0000 Style Fan 2039420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yellow is a great colour.&nbsp; I bought myself a birthday present or two when I turned 50. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039395 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:15:40 +0000 nemosmom 2039395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Such a happy, fun shade of yellow, Anchie! I think it would look really pretty with your coloring. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I also buy myself birthday presents :)&nbsp; Happy Birthday!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039392 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:11:46 +0000 Anonymous 2039392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy birthday! I'll enable the yellows especially Yellow is basically a neutral-lol!<br /> Yep, I buy myself b'day presents too, and there are quite a lot of things under consideration atm! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039388 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:59:44 +0000 bj1111 2039388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i reward myself for professional milestones.</p> <p>for birthdays, we usually go on a trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039387 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:59:19 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2039387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those bright colors are great on you. I don’t think big birthdays are occasions for somber neutrals. But you might want to check how many things in your wardrobe you can wear with each item in the cart. I bet it’ll be a bunch for most of them. Who needs neutrals? Not you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-in-my-shopping-bag#post-2039369 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:48:35 +0000 anchie 2039369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My 50th birthday is quickly approaching. I am planning to buy myself a gift, and was browsing online for it. This yellow Karen Millen pant suit caught my attention. And somehow few other items found their way to my shopping bag. Karen Millen yellow sweater and few Emily van den Bergh tops. Not familiar with the brand but love the colors. I usually don’t wear sleeveless but this heat is doing something with my judgment LOL. What do you think? Are this items worth pulling the trigger or should I keep looking? Should I try restraining myself and get something more neutral which will probably be wiser choice?<br /> Do you have currently something in the shopping bag that you are considering but not sure if you should get it or not and need some enabling? Do you buy yourself gift for big birthdays? </p>