https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 12:33:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1367967 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 23:02:30 +0000 Vicki 1367967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, it was a delight sharing the breakfast table with you at SSIF&nbsp;and I loved seeing your style in person, because I am a huge fan of yours. &nbsp;Aida is full of inspiration and&nbsp;she has a beautiful way of expressing it. &nbsp;So happy you got to dust off these boots and either way looks great with a slight preference for open. &nbsp;I'm still thinking about your Theory blouse and wondering why I didn't pursue one for myself at the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1367233 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 22:57:07 +0000 Aida 1367233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woo a Christy outfit post The jacket and boots work wonderfully together, I'm so glad you tried it. I do recall being rather assertive about the suggestion 0;} I vote jacket open for the extra vertical line, and it makes the dark column more obvious. Having touched that gorgeous jacket, I would also use the word "yummy" to describe it. We need to brainstorm some more outfits with those boots! (Could be fun with the new olive puffer?)</p> <p>(Thanks for the awfully sweet compliments, ladies!!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366941 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:45:08 +0000 christy 1366941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone for the positive feedback. I'm glad to know that the jacket works both open and closed and that I'm not just terribly indecisive! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Inge, I wouldn't have missed it! And I certainly hope to see you again!<br />Firecracker, it was so nice to meet you and I'm looking forward to the next Seattle meet-up!<br />Suz - "calm yet strong"...I LOVE that. Thank you! Food for thought as I return to musing about how fashion and style fit into my life.<br />Gigi - yummy is the perfect word for this jacket. Buttery soft - it drapes more like a fabric than leather.&nbsp;<br />Denise - I wish we'd had more time to chat also!! We only had a very few, short&nbsp;minutes. Next time!<br />Debbie - thank you!! So kind - it was great to meet you.<br />Lyn67 - I'm hoping to get back to posting more regularly!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366905 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:34:22 +0000 Lynne 1366905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, this is lovely;&nbsp;your boots are great and the cream and black is so sophisticated and elegant.&nbsp; Clever Aida :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366889 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 11:53:25 +0000 lyn67 1366889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a treat, to see you post, Christy! (I think I have spotted you in one of somebody's picties from the meeting!) Your black and white(cream) outfit is a very ladylike and curent one-and matching your soft complexion so artsy! Love the reverse of leatherware from the common black, to&nbsp;stone white.&nbsp;Jacket it's&nbsp;all fabulous, no matter open or closed! (Oh, and love your house corner in the backgroudn, very stylish and modern, too). Now, just hoping, you're back to posting regular wiw-as always been a great inspiration for me!:-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366803 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 03:38:10 +0000 Debbie 1366803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You looked stunning this weekend and you look stunning in this. Wear those boots they are fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366792 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 03:18:32 +0000 CocoLion 1366792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved meeting you Christy! &nbsp;But I'm disappointed we didn't have more time to chat. &nbsp;:-(</p> <p>Your outfit is beautiful as are you! &nbsp;I like the jacket both ways. &nbsp;The jacket closed has more waist definition but I really think it looks great both ways. </p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"></a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366782 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 03:01:14 +0000 Gigi 1366782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm, leather...yummy! Great outfit. :)</p> <p>I like the jacket both open and closed. I think it's great that you can wear it both ways and have it look equally good, because that makes it so much more versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366774 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:59:20 +0000 Suz 1366774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That Aida is so stylish and clever. Not only did she come up with a perfect outfit for you, but by making that suggestion,&nbsp;she also sneakily&nbsp;managed to get you to post a WIW photo!! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>So glad to see you post! You look wonderful, as always. This is a great combination, calm, yet strong.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366753 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:30:27 +0000 Jaime 1366753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks terrific - Aida is a great problem solver! I slightly prefer it open but really it looks good both ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366740 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:13:11 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1366740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a stunning outfit, Christy. (Good call on the boots, Aida!) I like the jacket both ways and would wear it zipped against the breeze outside or open indoors, probably. I love the bag with the outfit, too. I'm so glad I got to meet you Saturday! How fun. I look forward to more Seattle meetups. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366728 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:02:48 +0000 Anonymous 1366728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket, the boots, your bag! All set off with a column of black. I like the jacket both closed and open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366722 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 01:55:14 +0000 Inge 1366722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida is a genius with coming up with new outfit combinations, and she was spot on. That jacket and those fabulous boots go so well together. I like both versions, they work equally well to my eye. And your bag is the perfect "third piece".</p> <p>I'm so glad you decided to join us Christy. It was wonderful meeting you, and I hope we can chat more next time (I've decided there definitely needs to be a next time:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366671 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:52:04 +0000 Mellllls 1366671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>looks great! &nbsp;i like the jacket closed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366669 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:49:55 +0000 christy 1366669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!&nbsp;</p> <p>Claire and Deborah, thank you for compliments on our new home. We love it here and it's been fun yet a little overwhelming to get it all decorated. This is one of my favorite rooms - I was daring (for me!) and bought a blue velvet sofa with chrome nailhead trim. Super glam!&nbsp; </p> <p>And Claire, I'll be posting photos of the Burberry jacket soon!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366604 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:01:11 +0000 Deborah 1366604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always loved those boots and I'm thrilled to see you post;). I wondered if you were at the Seattle festivities. Fabulous outfit and I like the jacket both open and closed. Your new home looks beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366599 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 22:56:25 +0000 Sal 1366599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it open better, but I know I always end up doing up my jackets and wearing them closed subconsciously.</p> <p>Lovely outfit and I think this is the first WIW of yours I have seen. &nbsp;I think the photo spot is fine.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366596 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 22:50:26 +0000 viva 1366596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic outfit. I recently met Aida, and it was so wonderful to experience her energy and style in person. She's amazing!</p> <p>I love this outfit and that jacket is gorgeous on you. It looks terrific with the boots. I love the line when it is closed, but I have a slight perference for it open so I can see more of what's underneath and because it is a slightly more casual look (which is my bias). Either way, it's fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366585 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 22:40:58 +0000 Caro in Oz 1366585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366436 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:30:45 +0000 Anonymous 1366436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, your interior decor echoes your impeccable taste! I'm glad to see you make a post. :)<br />Aren't fabbers the best for suggesting different combinations? This looks stellar, and I love the jacket either open or closed on you, whatever your inner thermostat dictates.&nbsp;<br />It was such a pleasure meeting you and shopping with you! I hope you will do a post featuring the new Burberry jacket!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366417 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:06:18 +0000 MsMary 1366417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great photo spot and a fab outfit! I honestly can't pick a jacket open or closed fave because they are both perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366350 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:58:27 +0000 Anonymous 1366350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like a really great outfit! &nbsp;I love Aida's style too:) &nbsp;I like it worn open , for exactly the reasons &nbsp;KP mentions above. Nice touch with the cream handbag too - less predictable than a black one, and really polishes this look off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366348 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:58:03 +0000 catgirl 1366348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FABULOUS.</p> <p>And so fun to see you back here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366342 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:54:11 +0000 K. Period. 1366342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so funny! I think I walked by as you two were talking about the boots. &nbsp;They look great with the jacket. &nbsp;Not surprisingly,&nbsp;Aida was right on about that (she has the most amazing eye for pairing light shoes, doesn't she?). &nbsp;I like both open and closed, but I like open more. &nbsp;I like that it gives you the vertical line across your front to integrate the dark skirt with the light jacket. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366340 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:50:08 +0000 Anonymous 1366340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I remember you chatting to Aida about the boots :)&nbsp;Christy you look great! Doesn't the jacket look good with your boots! The soft neutrals are fab. Closed, open, closed, open.... hmmm. I like both. No help am I?I like the proportions either way.</p> <p>So great to meet you on Saturday! You're lovely :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---inspired-by-aida#post-1366294 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:43:48 +0000 christy 1366294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun it was to see everyone at SSIF! Everyone was so gracious and inviting even though I've been quite inactive on the forum lately.</p> <p>I've fallen out of the habit of taking WIW shots - haven't really found a great photo-taking spot in the new house, though I suppose this will do. Anyway, I thought it would be appropriate that my first WIW in quite some time is one that was inspired this weekend by the lovely Aida.</p> <p>Aida and I are Miz Mooz boot twins (seen here) and while chatting with her this weekend, I mentioned I hadn't worn them in a really long time. I was wearing this Classiques Entier stone leather jacket and she looked at me and asked me why on earth I wasn't wearing them with this jacket?! Of course she was much kinder than that, but it was something of a "duh!" moment for me. So here I am, thanks to Aida, dusting off (literally) these tall boots.</p> <p>Comments and suggestions for improvement are always welcome. In fact, do you prefer the jacket closed (1) or open (2)? Or does it matter? I go back and forth and can't make up my mind. Thanks! </p>