https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 18:05:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-839109 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:48:47 +0000 Aida 839109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GOOD haul Shannon! All good mix and match options, and will go with lots of your other wardrobe pieces already. I think the jacket, sweater, and jeans will feel particularly refreshing due to the lighter/brighter colors. I love my gray skinny jeans so much that I have TWO pairs and would like a third (and this from a gal who's trying to move to Team Trouser)! They are a super option when you want lightness, but not blue. And cheerful sweaters are such a big winter boost. I also bought two colorful sweaters in those end-of-winter sales and am thrilled to have them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838921 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:06:25 +0000 Transcona Shannon 838921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amiable &amp; Cheryl - who would have thought shopping with my son, husband and mother-in-law would be fun?!</p> <p>IK - "all very you" - hopefully, that's a good thing!</p> <p>Tina - this is the first cashmere piece I have EVER puchased. I want to sleep in this sweater it feels so lovely against the skin.</p> <p>Rita - it is all rather 80's isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838847 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:08:12 +0000 modgrl 838847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am living through the 80's again. In a good way! Great haul, have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838756 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:11:39 +0000 Tina.b 838756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great collection of items Shannon, you did so well! I'm looking forward to seeing you put these together with the rest of the wardrobe. I hear you about surviving the rest of the winter. </p> <p>The green cashmere sweater I have an almost identical one from J. Crew and it is one of my top five fav pieces in my closet. Mine is a bit more blue but it is the same sweatshirt style and such soft cashmere. In fact I loved it so much I had to buy it in two other colours. Can't wait to see you wearing it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838728 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:49:31 +0000 ironkurtin 838728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That'll get you through to spring. All very you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838724 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:45:38 +0000 cheryl 838724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, if I didn't know better I would think you went shopping for me. I really love every single item especially that first sweater. Sounds like a fantastic day with the family. Shopping, family, food, fun and football. Doesn't get much better than that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838489 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:54:00 +0000 amiable 838489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! What great finds! I'm glad you had fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838466 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:24:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 838466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone - I'm excited about each and every one of these items and am looking forward to showing them to you.</p> <p>Hmmm...I think I posted on Angie's blog post about bomber jackets that I would not be participating in this trend and that it was not a style for me.....oh well...just goes to show, you never know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838465 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:23:06 +0000 Thistle 838465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a haul! Tis will inject some pep into your winter wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838439 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:54:30 +0000 Jaime 838439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your finds. I am smitten with the jacket and the green sweater and there is not one thing that doesn't look perfect for you (but I want to see them on!). Just the things to put some fresh energy into the rest of winter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838438 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:53:03 +0000 CocoLion 838438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything is great to wear right now. Love the b&amp;w jacket, the grey skinnies and the green cashmere pullover. They provide warmth but have a Spring feel too them.</p> <p>And the accessories from Value Village are season-spanners of course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838435 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:44:32 +0000 Sarah A 838435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the metallics and the bomber. Fun refresh cant wait to see styled... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838411 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:50:37 +0000 Raisin 838411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get finds Shannon! I'm sure these will freshen up your wardrobe, and I look forward to seeing the in action. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838397 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:58:25 +0000 Mona 838397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing your haul with us. Both the sweaters from Espirit are gorgeous. I can't wait to see these on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838390 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:46:31 +0000 carolbee 838390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thats a great haul. I can't imagin ever finding this much in one go and at deep discount! BTW you seem to have a fab wardrobe (as in cupboard,). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838388 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:46:25 +0000 rae 838388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great for now and will transition to Spring later as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838384 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:43:00 +0000 Nicole D 838384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job! I love the lurex gold sweater and the Material Girl jacket. You done good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838375 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:28:37 +0000 Ariadne 838375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous haul! I love it all but especially the bomber, the skinnies and the cuff.<br /> I tried on an oversized high-low hem bottle green Lord and Taylor cashmere sweater--with the sale it would have been around $90. I almost bought it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838364 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:12:45 +0000 Suz 838364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good! I am glad you are feeling okay about the little family expedition. </p> <p>And so you should. </p> <p>I have started to get my own head around the idea of a more fluid wardrobe, too. Not necessarily larger -- my goal remains to keep the wardrobe fairly compact. But I DEFINITELY see a lot of movement in and out as I recycle things that no longer meet my goals (or bore me...or didn't work out) and add in fun new items! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838360 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:06:32 +0000 pil 838360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a haul, I'm envious of 1, 3 and 7. I also can't get over your husband being there for this treasure hunt. Mine would rather put a stick in his eye than go shopping : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838350 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:26:09 +0000 Transcona Shannon 838350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No beating up to worry about Suz - these items are both hubby approved and budget approved! Plus you're right - I do enjoy the process of shopping and I do like more variety. There. I've admitted it. And I not ashamed :)</p> <p>Thanks Anna, Ceit and Sara! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838342 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:19:39 +0000 Sara L. 838342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great finds! I especially envy your slouchy jeans. I just can't seem to find a pair that fits right, which I think is me not quite understanding how slouchy jeans should fit. I hope that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838336 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:04:42 +0000 Anonymous 838336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you bought some great wardrobe refreshers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838326 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:55:55 +0000 Suz 838326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That is a lot of shopping. And I can see that your Bay had a lot more fun items than mine. Those pieces look gorgeous! Love the first sweater in particular. </p> <p>Shannon, I think you might as well admit it. Shopping for you is hugely entertaining and fills an important need. It makes you feel good, and you like a lot of variety in your closet. There is nothing wrong with that. So no beating yourself up about it later on, okay? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838324 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:51:56 +0000 annagybe 838324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the jacket and neckline detail on the green sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-to-get-through-the-rest-of-winter#post-838323 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:49:57 +0000 Transcona Shannon 838323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Further to my thread I started about getting sick of my winter wardrobe (<a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/anybody-else-getting-sick-of" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ng-sick-of</a>), DH, MIL, DS and I went to check out the fab sales at The Bay and then stopped for a little family thrifting at my local Value Village. What a hoot - ages from 17 to 80 all shopping together! We had a blast and are now settling down for some appetizers and the Super Bowl.</p> <p>But I had to post what I came home with first - these are in random order BTW. These items will get through to our true spring weather which hits around mid April. The items I bought at The Bay were all 30% off with an additional 50% off at the check out. Ridiculous! But I still made sure all were good quality and fit properly - you'd be proud of me Angie, I didn't let price make the decisions!</p> <p>1. Esprit black and grey wool sweater. The sleeves are 3/4 length, the neckline is boatneck and there is a silver lurex stripe down the front slightly off centre. Will work well with jeans, slouchy trousers and black pencil skirt.</p> <p>2. Material Girl off white with black sleeves bomber jacket - will be fab with jeans, over my black sheath dress and with my slouchy trousers.</p> <p>3. Value Village - a gorgeous cream leather and silver cuff.</p> <p>4. Value Village - silk floral scarf to perk up any winter outfit.</p> <p>5. Esprit gold lurex knit sweater - with any of my black bottoms and with my brown lace skirt, Cleo multi coloured abstract print skirt, brown Esprit trousers.</p> <p>6. Lord &amp; Taylor cashmere Kelly green sweater (it looks more turquoise in the pics but it is a true green). Feels amazing on - will go with everything.</p> <p>7. Jessica Simpson grey, slightly "beat up" skinnies - sized up to be more slouchy. Adore the fit of these and love the fact that they're not blue.</p> <p>Sorry I don't have time to show you the items on - you'll just have to trust me! Hope you like my haul. I couldn't be more thrilled!</p> <p>BTW - DH got a gorgeous Calvin Klein dress shirt; DS got two Fossil belts; MIL got a Lord &amp; Taylor cashmere cardigan. </p>