https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:59:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1319362 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 22:07:39 +0000 Aida 1319362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks TG and Anna </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1319298 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:59:37 +0000 annagybe 1319298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1319290 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:56:08 +0000 Helena 1319290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1319286 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:52:07 +0000 Aida 1319286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the comments, everyone! I had been feeling that perhaps this wasn't a look that would resonate as much this season as it had over the past two, but I'm happy to hear that's not the case.</p> <p>Sveta, ah yes I'd be more than happy to share some photo tips with you. Most photographers probably wouldn't agree with this, but I find that flat light (e.g. cloudy or shaded) is best for an outfit photo so I purposefully look for that. These photos are in my driveway (my sunny spot); the ones with the bark are on my back patio (my shady spot). If the sun is hitting the camera lens, then I use one of my husband's baseball caps as a lens hood. I&nbsp;usually take my photos between 10am-1pm; for evening photos, I do usually add red+yellow back into the photo on the computer, since as you noted the colors really wash out. Setting the white balance correctly can solve a lot of these issues in the evening if you're in the shade; flooded sunlight is trickier. We can discuss this when you're in town! Or you can PM me :)</p> <p>San, how lovely to see you! I hope you are doing well. Interesting thought about this being a signature look of mine. I hadn't really thought of that, but you are right! Also interesting to hear&nbsp;that your hair texture changed to more curly, I hope you are having fun with it.</p> <p>Suz, you know I've only worn the Reports a handful of times this summer; in my case I've been&nbsp;reaching for my pointy ankle strap flats instead! But they are such a favorite (and so darn comfortable) that&nbsp;I plan to keep them until they fall apart, even if there are seasons where they see less wear.</p> <p>Angie, David is doing well, as productive as ever I need to send him out to the driving range or out on the dirt bike, he's mostly been working on personal projects&nbsp;and cleaning!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1319013 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:04:09 +0000 Angie 1319013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super, SUPER cute. xo</p> <p>Hope David is having a good time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318972 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:37:14 +0000 Laurie 1318972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>those boots are killer with shorts. love the whole look.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318772 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:51:20 +0000 rute 1318772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318751 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:18:50 +0000 ameelizabeth 1318751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You pulled together a great outfit! I love how the colors are simple and classic. You look modern, but the earrings add "fun and funky." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318703 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:23:51 +0000 Anonymous 1318703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the long loose/short tailored combo here. Just the right amount of modern too. Such a lovely look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318588 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:47:47 +0000 rae 1318588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love this! I have ignored my short shorts a a lot in the past years but pulled them out more this year. So nice with a loose, long sleeve. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318573 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:39:11 +0000 Jaime 1318573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks so perfectly current to me, despite the "older" shorts and booties. The combination of the oversized sweater and short shorts is perfect to my eye - and I am not a short shorts person at all. Very polished boho and beautiful too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318528 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:05:51 +0000 Karie 1318528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! I like how the back hemline of the sweater is almost the same length as your shorts. The booties make this look ultra current, and I love the pop of color from the purse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318440 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:47:43 +0000 Suz 1318440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Everything Sveta said. You look amazing in the short shorts and I love the way the oversized sweater de-bombshells the look. Also love the sharp, modern accessories with the softness of the sweater and shorts.</p> <p>And I am smiling also to see you wearing your Reports. I'm sad to say that mine have got no wear this summer...I seem to wear my cage sandals at times when I might have reached for them. But they are still in the closet and I hope to put them to work soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318433 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:38:25 +0000 Alana in Canada 1318433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You certainly picked a great uniform! I love reading your descriptions and why you chose what you did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318423 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:31:40 +0000 Windchime 1318423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an awesome summer outfit! I like the look of ankle boots with shorts and you rock it! Beautiful pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318378 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:08:49 +0000 san 1318378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This look is so you and maybe even your signature style.&nbsp; You've got a great look and I like how your curls set everything off.&nbsp; After chemo my hair is more curly!&nbsp; Interesting to play with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318376 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:06:33 +0000 frannieb 1318376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318366 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:02:53 +0000 Elizabeth P 1318366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this formula for you Aida! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318347 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:51:10 +0000 Anonymous 1318347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh so perfect for a Seattle summer day. I love this look. Nice juxtaposition between the tailored shorts and drapery sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318342 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:50:05 +0000 Sveta 1318342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This oversized sweater again - and how you rock it, girl! Love the proportions here so much - too bad I cannot wear such short shorts or I would copy it in a heartbeat!<br />I also love you spot for picture taking - is it in your backyard? I struggle to find a good spot, especially in the evening - all colors are either washed out or flooded with the evening light.</p> <p>Maybe you can give me a couple of picture taking lessons in Seattle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318330 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:40:00 +0000 Anonymous 1318330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Aida - how pretty you are! &nbsp;I looove your hair. &nbsp;Love the classy summer boho look on you - it is a great formula for casual wear. I've always wished i had a pair of short boots that were summer-appropriate because I love this look too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318312 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:27:47 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1318312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These pictures of you are particularly nice, as you say, perhaps it's that summer sun and cheer. You look a bit music festival boho, but you nicely avoided the excess with the clutch (as opposed to a fringed bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0729-refreshing-a-favorite-formula#post-1318303 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:21:37 +0000 Aida 1318303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I dusted off a favorite summer formula I haven't been sporting much: summer sweater + baggy short shorts + short boots. Though it usually manifests strongly in the summer, I've been toying with the idea of adding a little more boho flair to my fall/winter wardrobe (we'll see). For the most part that side of my style has taken more of a back seat this year, but it's still there and I still like it; my curls always add a boho touch, and many days that's been the extent of it. This formula tends to skew boho by default since nearly all of the boots that I wear in summer fall into that category, and perhaps that's why I haven't been wearing it much this season -- been really into my pointy and ankle-strap footwear! For today, I am enjoying a refreshed older staple look: the shorts and boots are from previous years but the formula feels perfectly updated with a very current, very oversized sweater. (The rose gold booties I've been considering would be another fun way to refresh this.)</p> <p>Without the semi-tuck the open-weave knit of this sweater causes some grinning; since it's low contrast against my skin and not <i>that</i> open a weave, I skipped layering a tank underneath which gives a much smoother look. In the sunlight you catch a glimpse of my outline beneath, a very subtle effect which I quite like. Plus it helps keep it as breezy as it can be (the linen content helps otherwise). Accessorized with warm tones -- gold filigree earrings, tan and neon orange clutch -- and a swipe of soft pink lipstick. I really like how the final mix is both soft and graphic. Definitely falls into my royal&nbsp;realm of Modern 70s With A Touch Of 80s, which makes me feel happiest. A bucketload of sun doesn't hurt, either&nbsp;:D</p> <p>Available items collected below. Comments, critiques, thoughts and questions welcome.</p>