https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 25 May 2026 02:59:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-732664 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:24:24 +0000 Astrid 732664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't seen the old national gallery yet, and I even have an annual ticket! Shame one me. I promise I'm going to visit it this fall. :)</p> <p>Yes, I can see what you say about the style. Although Mitte and Kreuzberg have probably a few more hipsters than other areas. I definitely agree about the relaxed vibe going on, grounded is a good term actually. Although there is some french chic (and so on) out there for sure, it's not prevalent when you walk the streets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-732361 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:28:09 +0000 harmonica 732361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spent 3 days in Berlin - mostly Mitte and Kreutzberg, visiting museums and galleries the "Friedrich room" at top of the old national gallery was .... amazing!!! WOW!</p> <p>I havn't been travelling that much, but I see a very different vibe going on in Berlin than NYC. Far more casual, lots of denim shorts+tights, second hand, minimalism and rough elements, a bit of the 1990's with doc's, plaid shirt and jeans, urban spirit, flat shoes like oxfords and doc's - that's what pops in my mind. Very little high class and french chic, more grounded in a way. But maybe we were in the wrong areas (almost no shopping, no KaDeWe or west Berlin) to see the expensive side of Berlin fashion ;-)</p> <p>And the vibe was really, really relaxed! Amazing as this is such a big city </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729678 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:28:24 +0000 Scarlet 729678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the black with those shoes and bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729669 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:17:35 +0000 Anonymous 729669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute and practical! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729625 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:42:12 +0000 Astrid 729625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! :)</p> <p>Harmonica, you where in Berlin? Awesome! That's really interesting that you seem to see some local influences. I don't see it, but then I don't see it from your perspective. Can you define it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729528 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:49:44 +0000 Sara L. 729528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like black so of course I like your outfit. I like how the scarf and denim jacket break up the black and keep the outfit from looking too dark. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729501 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:14:01 +0000 Carole 729501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes black just works! Great outfit, cute shoes and scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729445 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:41:35 +0000 kellygirl 729445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! The oxfords are perfection! You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729438 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:36:08 +0000 harmonica 729438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great Astrid! And after a few days in Berlin, I really really think you are tuned in to the Berlin fashion! Way to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729410 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:00:34 +0000 lyn67 729410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did so great accessorizing all the blacks here, love the shoe/bag combo, denim jacket also special, and the scarf and ring!!! very sophisticated!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729349 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:28:37 +0000 krishnidoux 729349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love how you paired the vibrant blue with the black here. It illuminates your pretty smile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729341 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:36:12 +0000 Astrid 729341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Irene! I don't look good in (solid) black either, that's why I'm wearing that blue scarf... It only looks that nice in the picture because of the flash! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729332 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:08:40 +0000 Irene 729332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I look awful in black -I TRULY do, unless I put on some blingy blingy earrings or something- but you look great! The blue scarf is a nice touch </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729331 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:02:24 +0000 Astrid 729331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Caro!</p> <p>Thanks Traci! I've tried not to buy new black items and I have much less black in my wardrobe than I used to. But I still want to wear the black things I kept! I'm glad that this was successful. I'm not wearing this black shirt much on its own, most of the time it gets layered under my plaid dress in winter.</p> <p>Thanks Suz! Yes, it was so much fun. We often go to concerts of relatively unknown artists, because it is cheap and amazing most of the time. Small location with a hundred people or so and the music is always great because these people aren't some product of a record label.</p> <p>Thanks Shannon and Deborah!</p> <p>Thanks Denise! I've worn black patterned tights a lot, but my favourite ones (polka dots and argyle) had to be thrown out recently. I will have a look for replacements soon. I like to wear them with my black boots. I'd also like something like the floral ones below, but I haven't seen anything similar yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729317 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 07:10:01 +0000 CocoLion 729317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another one who loves black here! I think it really shows off your lovely skin and hair. Have you ever tried black patterned tights? Just an idea, not a solution because this outfit is great and worth repeating. Just another way to take this look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729275 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:11:55 +0000 Deborah 729275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're not going to hear any complaints from me about the wearing black :)</p> <p>Love this. Versatile and practical and the shoes and bag create a lift to the black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729218 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:43:38 +0000 Transcona Shannon 729218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great Astrid - I love the pop of bright blue next to your pretty face and the bag is fabulous bookending with your shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729141 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:18:19 +0000 Suz 729141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super! I like the crossbody strap with your shoes. Those and the scarf lighten things up. Hope you had fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729126 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:53:17 +0000 Traci 729126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great. This is quite a bit of black, but it's not overwhelming or harsh because you've given doses of lightness with the shoes, bag, jacket and scarf. The black is a perfect backdrop. I'm trying to learn how to reintroduce black back into my wardrobe without letting it take over and this outfit of yours is a great inspiration for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729113 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:28:32 +0000 Caro in Oz 729113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great - stylish &amp; comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---black-is-practical#post-729098 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:56:36 +0000 Astrid 729098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's what I wore today. I met up with some friends to eat fajitas and we went to see Cosmo Jarvis in concert afterwards. It was fairly cold outside, but I knew it would be warm indoors so I had to compromise. And I took my bigger bag so that I could put my denim jacket into it. I normally don't wear that much black, but it's really practical for occasions like this. The tights are new btw, I love them. I also got them in blue, but they fit so great I'm thinking of duplicating the grey ones for fall. </p> <p>Thoughts? </p> <p>(If you want to have a look at Cosmo Jarvis, start with this: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dysG12QCdTA&#038;feature=relmfu" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?.....ure=relmfu</a> - just awesome! ) </p>