https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:41:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue/page/2#post-2338876 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:38:11 +0000 lyn67 2338876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great one, You had me with a monochrome outfit-and I also love a vertical striped guitar strap-unfortunatelly I lost one of these once while shopping (cross body&nbsp; included:-((). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue/page/2#post-2338865 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 02:46:13 +0000 Zaeobi 2338865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely look, especially the bag - I like how the contrasting strap functions like 'jewellery' but also the practicality of the bag (bags with a doubly secure opening (both zips &amp; a flap top closure) are hard to find!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue/page/2#post-2338744 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:27:47 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2338744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love!&nbsp; &nbsp; You look like a Ralph Lauren print ad!&nbsp; &nbsp;The proportions are perfectly balanced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue/page/2#post-2338738 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 00:49:13 +0000 Helena 2338738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect - thx Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue/page/2#post-2338720 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:14:40 +0000 Angie 2338720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about "finished off"?&nbsp;</p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue/page/2#post-2338715 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:02:38 +0000 Helena 2338715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie I think you're right ... I remember Sarah commenting on this once too. Simple is not quite the word I want to aim for ... it might be something more like "moderate" or "balanced" ... nothing too out there or heavily statement, but not too stark or plain either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue/page/2#post-2338701 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:35:29 +0000 Angie 2338701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER</p> <p>One of my all time <b>Helena</b> faves! The dressy loafers amp up the look :)&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, I like that the outfit is NOT that simple, actually: </p> <ul> <li>layered necklaces</li> <li>high contrast guitar strap&nbsp;</li> <li>bling on the loafers&nbsp;</li> <li>belt</li> <li>dark nail polish&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>.......are the more complex details that add polish and interest!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338660 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:39:18 +0000 Carla 2338660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your choice of footwear and bag makes the outfit. &nbsp;Changing up the strap of the bag (and your particular choice) is brilliant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338648 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:28:35 +0000 Helena 2338648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much all :)</p> <p>Val that's an awesome observation; I'll be keeping that in mind for future outfits if something feels missing or disconnected. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338645 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:47:29 +0000 Val MN 2338645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit has very high contrast between the bright white jeans and the other black and navy pieces. To my eye, the little touches of white and silver throughout (jewelry, watch, belt buckle, patterned strap, shoe bits) really help to bridge the large areas of light and dark. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338630 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:08:32 +0000 Janet 2338630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great crisp and classic look — which you always wear to perfection! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338627 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:25:21 +0000 Laurie 2338627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! Perfect outfit (another one!)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338593 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:44:09 +0000 Helena 2338593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much everyone - I appreciate it! A little touch of contrast goes a long way with my outfits but I often struggle to figure out how to add it (white pants are easy of course but for me they are very much seasonal). I think small details like the strap do go a long way for me; I'm glad it seems to be working! </p> <p>Jaime, great point and I like this strap because it's super easy to adjust, even while wearing it which is super handy! I've also been wearing it as a shoulder bag quite a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338590 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:54:23 +0000 JamC 2338590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a great classic look! Your clothes fit perfectly and the details add interest. You make it look easy, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338586 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:37:31 +0000 Staysfit 2338586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena, I really like this look. &nbsp;It manages to have that elusive “effortless” quality, despite the clear, very well conceived details which we know take effort and obviously make the look so nice. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338581 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:10:38 +0000 Anonymous 2338581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the addition of the guitar strap! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338564 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:01:24 +0000 Bijou 2338564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect! I love the loafers and bag combination too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338552 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:16:44 +0000 Aquamarine 2338552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My kind of outfit! Love the guitar strap…looks so good against the dark sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338551 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 01:04:27 +0000 Jaime 2338551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You found a thrifted purse! I am delighted! The entire outfit is super! The jeans and belt look perfect. I might make the strap a bit shorter but it is a preference and comfort thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338533 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:39:39 +0000 Cardiff girl 2338533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good!You have really hit your style mojo recently judging by your recent photos and thus is no exception,terrific smart,casual outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338527 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:56:48 +0000 Kate 2338527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit. The bag and loafers make the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338515 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:40:13 +0000 RobinF 2338515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute! I agree the guitar strap and sleek loafers add the perfect final touch. I also do guitar strap with most of my purses - makes them much more comfortable!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338514 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:28:04 +0000 Suz 2338514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crisp, classic, serene, and sharp - perfect Helena outfit!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338513 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:12:10 +0000 slim cat 2338513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great - love the jewelry and new shoes ( perfect together )! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338512 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:07:05 +0000 SarahD8 2338512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! You are so good at the details, Helena, it's very inspiring. Taking notes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338511 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:03:10 +0000 Helena 2338511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much everyone! Irina, quite right - I pilfered the structured bag + guitar strap idea straight from Angie's WIWs/finds, but made it my own with black and white rather than her colourful take! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338509 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:56:03 +0000 rachylou 2338509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338507 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:53:55 +0000 Kyle 2338507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My kind of outfit. Simple, but chic! You have the French girl vibe down pat, Helena. The guitar strap is a nice touch, and of course belts are trending again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338505 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:44:24 +0000 Star (Lise) 2338505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE this outfit - classic Helena.&nbsp; The loafers and bag/guitar strap are the perfect level of interest for this classic outfit.&nbsp; &nbsp;I agree with <b>Jules.</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-new-thrifted-and-blue#post-2338504 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:37:07 +0000 Irina 2338504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great, Helena! The bag and the way you wear it reminds me how Angie wears hers. </p>