https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 09:39:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf/page/2#post-233589 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:53:14 +0000 Dawn 233589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also was blog hopping from Wardrobe Oxygen and eventually came over here. I remember I was living in Poland at the time, and was wondering about how to achieve some of the looks the elegant Polish girls were sporting. </p> <p>I think I have always had an eye for style and have loved clothes but I just needed a little nudge to remind myself that it is okay to spend a little on a nice dress, to step away from the black and to have fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf/page/2#post-233554 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:40:59 +0000 anne 233554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I stumbled on to YLF in 2006 I think, as a result of looking for fashion updates tailored to body types. After quite some time when if often turned up in google searches, I started reading it regularly. I was pregnant etc most of the pre-forum time, and didn't really take Angie's advice on board until the forum started up. Got a long way to go still, but have learnt lots and really appreciate Angie and Greg! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf/page/2#post-233435 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:58:23 +0000 Alecia 233435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had turned 30 and was looking to refine my style. I can't remember how I stumbled across ylf. I think it was because of a specific search of some kind but I started reading every day and then discovered the forum. I just lurked for a bit and then worked up the nerve to post outfits. I am so glad I did. I learned so much. It's been so much fun and I feel I've really grown into my style. I can't thank you Angie and Greg enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf/page/2#post-233424 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:22:35 +0000 Isabel 233424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had come out of the hospital about a week and half before finding this site. I hadn't been feeling well for quite some time and definitely looking dreary as a result. Then in November of last year, an artery burst in my stomach and I needed 14 blood tranfusions. I came really close to dying. </p> <p>I could do almost nothing after I came home from the hospital and I started thinking that I should really wanted to look and feel better. I wanted to look age appropriate. So I just started surfing the web and some fashion blog had a link to this one. </p> <p>This community was so great ! Though I wasn't posting and I didn't really "know" any of the ladies, it was my little window to the world for a couple of months when I could do nothing. </p> <p>The first WIW that I saw was Shiny in a boyfriend blazer, a graphic T and converse sneakers ! And she was a mom. And I was hooked.</p> <p>It is funny how a bunch of people who have no idea who I am, totally accepted me and gave me such a wonderful time during a pretty dark period.</p> <p>THANK YOU ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf/page/2#post-233416 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:51:17 +0000 Kari 233416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't remember how exactly I stumbled on to the site, but I certainly remember when 0 in summer of 2007, I was freshly broken-hearted and unemployed and was generally pretty lost. I spent a lot of time watching "What Not To Wear" and was searching for online resources for wardrobe makeovers, and was immediately intrigued by Angie's fresh, down-to-earth but straightforward communication. I lurked on the site without commenting for a very long time, but loved reading such friendly and supportive posts in the forum and learned a ton from reading and observing. Finally about a year and a half ago I finally moved out into the open. I really wish I'd done so much sooner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf/page/2#post-233414 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:35:04 +0000 Kristine 233414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I remembered how exactly I found the site. I think I googled "skinny black jeans" (the first pair I owned) and was relieved to find Angie said they were not only ok, but stylish!</p> <p>I was in my mid 30s and felt so clueless. I used to watch What Not to Wear and makeover shows all the time but it never translated into my own style. I didn't shop, almost at all, and most of my clothes were cheap and worn out. I would pick up on trends years after they were probably out of style.</p> <p>I have a co-worker who's so stylish and fashionable. One day we were at a conference out of town and we ducked in a clothing store. She was really encouraging and it made me realize I didn't have to envy her, I had the right to be stylish too. So I set out to "learn" how to dress, checking out library books, reading magazines, searching around the internet. I started trying out a few new styles and I think that's how I ended up here.</p> <p>YLF has been the single biggest influence in teaching me how to dress better. I can't thank Angie and the forum members enough! I think the biggest change is learning I can trust my own instincts. It's good to keep an open mind but it's also ok to trust what you like and what you don't. We each have our own unique taste and that's a good thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf/page/2#post-233335 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:38:19 +0000 lady 233335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this is such an excellent conversation! it's been so interesting to reading how we've all come to be here.</p> <p>for me, i honestly believe i've read this site's articles for specific reasons here and there over the years. Googling how to wear this/that. I believe it was 'interview wear' that brought me here to stay. So I've been checking the blog nearly daily since March....went thru most of the archives and started checking the blog daily. right around the site's redesign I checked out the forums after seeing Angie mention the members of the forum once again in a blog post. "Forum? what is this forum?" hmmmm.....click, click and here I am.</p> <p>I was nervous about participating....but you guys are so helpful and warm and caring. the opposite of what you find in so many online communities. It's quite refreshing and I can't imagine moving forward stylistically without this forum's knowledge and expertise!</p> <p>my style has been evolving for years. i don't think I've ever been a 'sloppy or poor' dresser. Just uninspired at times. I wanted to better understand why some things just don't work for my body and style....seeking that knowledge has brought me to several style sites but I count YLF as my favorite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf/page/2#post-233325 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:40:14 +0000 Ana 233325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I googled, "Closet Clean-out" and various closet organizing terms and one of the hits was the blog. That was in 2007, right after Angie opened up the forum. I posted a question in the forum and several people responded. Been here ever since. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-233323 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:38:36 +0000 Mae 233323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April brought me here two summers ago. It's the great information and amazing support network that has kept me here. YLF is such a wonderful resource and a supportive, safe community. Thank you, Angie and Greg! And thank you April for introducing me!<br /> Great thread, Mo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-233287 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:24:34 +0000 Beth 233287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just bored with my closet. After years of building a classic (read: booooring) work wardrobe, I realized that not only could I wear all these things at 90 years old, but I'd completely lost the sense of fun with fashion that I had when I was younger. I looked fine, but I sure didn't look very interesting and I knew I could do better. </p> <p>I'd looked at a few fashion sites over the years but they seemed to be obsessed with labels and copying ultra-trendy looks. Then I found YLF through a link on another website and here it was: an intelligent, stylish, on-trend haven with room for individual personality and style. I just love it here. I've not met a kinder, more giving group and the most fabulous Head Cheerleader. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-233279 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:15:29 +0000 Queen Mum 233279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I originally found YLF through a link at Onechicmama </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-233277 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:13:20 +0000 Angie 233277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I'm in utter awe. This is one of my favourite threads to date and am marking it so!</p> <p>I guess one of the things that REALLY pulls my heart strings is how there are readers who have been around since 2006 - and are still reading. </p> <p>Thank you for your invaluable support. YLF would not be what it is without you. HUGS! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-233228 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:37:51 +0000 April 233228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What brought me to YLF originally was... cluelessness. After years as a grad student and mom, my wardrobe was exceedingly terrible. When I started working full time, I knew I had to do something to prevent getting dressed every morning from being a trauma.</p> <p>I had started reading Wardrobe Oxygen, which linked me here. I devoured all the blog posts and then wandered onto the Forum. I still remember the first photo post I saw: it was <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-jacket-part-2">Patience, gathering opinions on two leather jackets</a>. It seemed so wonderful to me that people were posting photos and getting input. </p> <p>Took me a while to create a log-in, and even longer to post any photos of my own. But the good advice and positive vibe have kept me here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-233222 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:21:48 +0000 Laura 233222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fun thread!</p> <p>I was cruising around style and mommy blogs, looking for something but I didn't know what, and I was reading "A mom in red high heels" because she used to do a great MOTG dressing feature called "seen at the playground." She'd describe fab outfits other moms were wearing. Anyway, she linked to YLF, I popped over here and was hooked immediately. I recognized that YLF was unlike anything I'd ever seen online, fashion or not, and that Angie had a special voice and a gift. That was it for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-233220 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:13:56 +0000 Kristen 233220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I don't really remember anymore! I think it was just about two years ago; that's about when I started taking photos of my outfits for the first time (so says my collection in iPhoto!). I assume it was from clicking through fashion blogs and someone linked to Angie's blog, maybe about body shape? Then I found the forum, which at the time was buzzing with "vets" like Nicole, Shiny (oh how I loved Shiny's weekly outfit recaps), Kyle, San, Laura, Kendra, Tanya, Joy, and many others (edit: the Texas girls, OMG! and Inge, and Jean, and everyone's names and faces are rushing into my memory now). I remember Alecia and I were about in the same boat, new to the whole idea of having our work clothes not just be constricting, boring "uniforms", and taking super-dark and blurry outfits in desperation, LOL! I learned so much from Angie and all the stylish ladies, in particular realizing that there isn't just ONE way to be stylish, there are thousands! What works for one of us might not work for the other, but we are each stylish in our own way. That gave me the confidence to try all of this for myself, and to stretch myself in new ways. And I haven't looked back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-233209 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:37:49 +0000 Katiepea 233209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I like this thread!</p> <p>I finally realised at the end of last year that I was frustrated with looking and feeling like I lacked style and polish with my outfits. Having (finally!) just ended a cycle of either being pregnant or breastfeeding for 6 years, I had totally and utterly neglected myself and had totally lost my style groove. Entering my mid 30's did not help either as all of a sudden, for the first time, I was starting to question what styles of clothing was appropriate for someone my age. I also didn't have a clue as to what trends to avoid and what trends to embrace.</p> <p>I didn't have a huge amount of spare cash on hand, but out of desperation signed up to a supposed online fashion stylist (and paid some money too I might add to my now disgust) to give me some advice and point me in the right direction stylewise. Let's just say I was pretty unimpressed by the advice I received. </p> <p>After a month or two, I decided to look elsewhere, because I felt there surely had to be some good advice out there somewhere in cyberworld, so I started googling random terms to do with looking fabulous like "style" "how to dress" etc. Lo and behold, Angie's blog came up top of the list. One short click and my little obsession commenced. </p> <p>I actually lurked on the forum for quite a few months [Hello other lurkers out there! :-)]before I had the courage to start posting and was absolutely blown away by the kind support and advice the forum members offered from the first day I started posting.</p> <p>I may still have a long way to go, but the difference in how I look and feel about myself (appearance wise) from day one to now is absolutely phenomenal. I am utterly grateful to Angie and Greg and everyone on here who contributes to this fabulous forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-233205 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:38:09 +0000 Manda 233205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I came across YLF not long after Angie started the blog in 2006. I was searching for advice on jacket fitting in particular, a trench coat. It was my first really big ticket purchase ever and I was struggling with what fitted right. I found some tips on the blog and also ventured to ask Angie a few questions. A series of email exchanges (with a few photos) later, Angie, from the the other side of the world had helped me purchase my trench coat. I am forever grateful for that kindness from a "virtual" stranger.</p> <p>Since then, I've been a quiet observer apart from a few forum posts in 2008 to help with the finishing touches for an outfit to wear to a wedding. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232956 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:26:52 +0000 Anonymous 232956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was online looking for proper fit on sheath dresses or something like that. I started reading the blog and forum and realized that I wanted to be part of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232856 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:08:29 +0000 Lisa 232856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had come back from a trip to Europe and was looking for more examples of "european style" to copy. I just love the dressed up yet effortless beauty look I saw during my trip. YLF came up in a google search and I feel in love with the blog. It took me longer to even start reading the forum, but once I observed how helpful everyone was (and nice) I jumped in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232805 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:35:57 +0000 RoseandJoan 232805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Boss had taken a week off work and by day five I had completed all my jobs, I was idling the morning away on the web when I entered the search 'can blonds wear yellow?' and Angie's blog was number one with Google. I then spent a couple of hours reading the blog before discovering the forum, I answered there and then a thread by jewelrygirl (sp?) about adding edge to your outfits.</p> <p>But the reason I stayed? At that time I had two children 6months and 23months and practically 80% of my wardrobe was maternity clothing or too big. I was so overwhelmed at the prospect of starting from scratch. I wanted to look stylish and felt I used to look stylish but I needed a no nonsense, practical and very stylish guru (plus forum) to help me on the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232804 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:31:01 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 232804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Srujana, I was blog hopping too. I turned 40 this year and decided it's time I tried to look more pulled together.</p> <p>I started out reading Angie's blog and just browsed the forum. Can't remember what made me decide to actually post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232801 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:18:48 +0000 Srujana 232801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was blog hopping through fashion blogs and somehow landed here. I lurked for awhile and then realized that this was an incredibly warm, supportive, intellectual and at times hilarious group of people...and I wanted in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232786 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:52:38 +0000 teri 232786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had googled white jean jacket trends or something like that and found an old blog post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232778 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:33:50 +0000 Michelle 232778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't remember the specific google search that got me here, I just remember it was a stroke of pure luck that landed me on Angie's blog. I spent a good couple of hours reading through the various posts and was really impressed by the practical information presented here, but I really got excited when I saw the forum. I had often expressed a wish for an internet community where I could pose fashion questions, either on general trends or specific outfits and purchases, without feeling judged. Thanks to Angie and Greg, I found it and have been a hard-core YLF booster ever since! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232768 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:12:22 +0000 marianna 232768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was searching for comfortable flats, when I accidentally stumbled upon Angie's expertise. The rest is history! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232767 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:00:53 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 232767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was googling for something about clothes. I can't remember what. I do remember the feeling of having discovered a treasure trove when I landed on the YLF page. Finally, here were all the answers to the questions I had and also the questions I never knew I had. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232647 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:48:43 +0000 Mo 232647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm really enjoying reading about everyone's 'backstories' as well. Thanks for sharing! And it's humbling as well to realize it isn't always such a lighthearted thing that brings some of us here. Brings me back to what someone once told me about cutting people some slack - they may be dealing with a lot more than you assume! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232646 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:47:44 +0000 Claudia 232646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I stumbled upon Angie's blog (there was no member forum at the time) when I was Googling info about age appropriate dressing. Having entered my forties, I felt I needed to make some changes. I think on that day I was primarily searching for skirt and dress hem length opinion. I then spent hours reading Angie's blog and learning things I hadn't even thought about fashion and absorbing all this great information about styling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232570 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:57:14 +0000 Louise 232570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I came here by accident, I was looking for ways to wear a mustard colour cardi, the cardi has long since bitten the dust (way too big) and I've developed a YLF addiction x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-originally-brought-you-to-ylf#post-232553 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:05:06 +0000 Theresa 232553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great stories girls! I love reading how we all came to be here!</p> <p>I was in a state of desperation - I knew my style needed drastic help, and for the past 6 months I had been trying desperately to find a source of information, inspiration and help, that I connected with and felt was relevant to me and my lifestyle.</p> <p>Well, somehow, I found Angie's blog, loved what I read, and then discovered the forum - as soon as I read a few posts I knew this was the exact kind of place I was looking for, so signed up very shortly after and the rest, as they say, is history! </p>