https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:45:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07/page/2#post-422419 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:19:00 +0000 Aida 422419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Joy, Laurie, and Marley! :D</p> <p>Laurie, thanks for the hair compliment! My hair is actually fairly thin (and thinnING unfortunately) so I do try to be extra nice to it, and it's great to know that those efforts show One of the best things I found was to replace teasing for crown volume with using a little bit of dry shampoo powder; much gentler on my hair and with very similar results! That is what I used in #4 to get a bit of volume, though I did tease the back just a teeny bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07/page/2#post-421157 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:06:16 +0000 Marley 421157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Aida - I didn't see this thread when you originally posted it, but I'm so glad that I'm seeing it now! Everyday is just fabulous - #1 was never something that I disliked, in fact its growing on me - and I REALLY like it now - so ignore my comments on your other thread, OK? Also, love the turquoise with the tomatoe red, your bracelets and purse in the shorts photo, the boots in the cardigan photo - how about a less bulky looking belt? The Hinge blouse is gorgeous and you almost make me consider wearing white pants - I love the shape of those! Also, your last outfit has given me an idea of how to wear my gingham pink blouse.<br /> Your style is becoming more and more distinctive and creative. Love seeing your pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07/page/2#post-421065 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:49:39 +0000 Laurie 421065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 !!!!!!! and 6!!!!!!.</p> <p>Wanted to echo an earlier compliment to your hair in 4 and 5 -- having hair issues lately myself, I pay lots of attention. Yours always looks thick and beautiful, but I do particularly like it in those 2 shots.</p> <p>4!!!!!!!!!! love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07/page/2#post-419535 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:49:07 +0000 Anonymous 419535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous week! I'm not sure that i can pick a favorite but really like the pattern mixing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07/page/2#post-419512 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:24:48 +0000 Aida 419512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the comments, everyone! Lots of great feedback. It's been VERY interesting to read the varied opinions on the pattern mix in #1, I think I'll start a separate thread about it.</p> <p>Airin, if I ever get a chance to visit Spain we'll have to arrange that :D</p> <p>Sarah, how fun! What color? I haven't worn mine a lot yet but I am sure I'll get a lot of wear this fall (<a href="http://www.weardrobe.com/items/201549-old-navy-yellow-checked-gingham-tab-sleeve-camp-shirt">outfits so far</a>).</p> <p>Heather, I'll definitely give the gingham top a go with the red jeans and aqua cardigan, great idea! Though probably not at the same time ^^ I'm looking forward to seeing Mo's button-up+shorts outfit, too!</p> <p>Khris, that would be my husband making the silly face in #2 He does it any time he's in the background of a photo, whether it's mine or someone random heh. That day my cat was also out trying to get into my outfit photos, too!</p> <p>Jean, I love the term "colorful grunge"! That sounds just like what my weekend style has been moving towards. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07/page/2#post-419346 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:03:39 +0000 Lisa 419346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1-I don't mind the pattern mix here, it's pattern mix graduate level in my book.<br /> #2-I'd love to see this with a skinny belt instead. The browns are a nice touch here.<br /> #3-Great outfit, you will have to repeat on a day you feel better.<br /> #4-My favorite of the week, I've worn the peacock blouse a number of ways, but not with white, great idea!<br /> #5-This one did not work for me. I would prefer if the blue cardigan was the same saturation as the pants. The red appear bolder than the cardigan.<br /> #6-Lovely casual outfit, you wear yellow well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07/page/2#post-419334 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:47:55 +0000 greenglove 419334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a talented lady- such creative pattern and texture mixing. Nothing is ever expected in your outfits. I was thrilled to see the last one - a colorful grunge look. A treat to see your posts as always </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419309 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:07:14 +0000 Sylvie 419309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are #1 (pattern mixing works for me - you've got enough unity in the prints and colors) and #4 (perfectly cool, comfortable and chic)</p> <p>You still look good in #2 but I don't like belting on top of cardigans either. I always feel like that fold of fabric that sticks out over the top of the belt creates extra bulk in my silhouette.</p> <p>I can't believe you never repeat your outfits! I repeat mine on a biweekly basis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419299 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:48:35 +0000 Scarlet 419299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So my first comment (because sometimes I need time to percolate) is that whatever you are doing with your hair in 5 and 6, but especially 5 where it is partially pulled back, is SO pretty and flattering on your face. Okay, now I will focus on clothes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419207 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:28:25 +0000 Jonesy 419207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great every day! I really dig the pattern mixing (no surprise!), and I love the red jeans look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419206 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:26:25 +0000 MsMary 419206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so beautiful that your WIW's are always a gigantic treat!</p> <p>I want to like #1 but I want our teal pumps with it to tie in the blue from the top.</p> <p>Everything else is just per. feck. shun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419200 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:19:56 +0000 chewyspaghetti 419200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is that just some random guy making faces in the back of #2?<br /> Hard to pick a favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419172 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:29:55 +0000 Queen Mum 419172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great. I especially love #1 and 2. I'm chomping at the bit to get to wear my peacock blouse.. I love how you put it with the white pants. I'll have to try that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419159 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:18:21 +0000 Heather 419159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poor Aida! I'm sorry you were so sick! The delicious strawberry salad sounded like a redemption to mid-week illness. Yummy. </p> <p>I love the black and white skirt--the print, the fit. I am glad it is out and about and print mixin! :D</p> <p>Also, I love that you and Marley have inspired our Malina to wear a *gasp* button down blouse!!! Hooray for inspiration and trying new things.</p> <p>I adore you in the simple jeans and the maize gingham blouse (and yes, it is Cathie who also has that blouse).</p> <p>I am a huge fan of those maple shorts. &lt;3</p> <p>You look terrific in the red jeans as always and I love the aqua cardi. Try out the maize gingham blouse with those sometime. Maybe topped with a denim jacket.</p> <p>I do not think you look bulky in the target print frock. Next time, what if you top if with something not as matchy, but could still be work appropriate?</p> <p>I always look forward to your WIW. YLF, Aida. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419128 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:43:13 +0000 sarah 419128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great week, Aida (minus the food poisoning - how awful!). I LOVE that hinge blouse on you with the clams. That is such a winning combination. And the pattern mixing works for me. I love it. And the red/turquoise combo is so sweet. Those are my faves, but the rest are terrific, too. I just ordered a gingham blouse from JCrew. I was having a bit of a "what were you thinking?" moment, but you're inspiring me to think that I can make it work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419116 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:59:57 +0000 Irene 419116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's so much to learn from you... now I want you to come over and create some gorgeous outfits from my wardrobe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419114 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:50:32 +0000 Sparky 419114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I love #1 ~ it's my favorite followed by #5. And that's coming from someone who adheres to Team Minimal, Low Contrast, Solids All the Way, Neutrals Forever! I guess #1 works for me b/c the top has black &amp; gray tones that echo the belt and skirt. It rather looks like a dress to me, so I think that how the two pieces fit you perfectly and look like the same type of fabric (you're not pairing loose &amp; flowy with slim &amp; structured) also helps them work together in my eye. </p> <p>Hope you recovered quickly from the food poisoning; never any fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419112 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:34:12 +0000 Aunty 419112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all, but 4 ooooooooooh so gorgeous!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419093 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:15:11 +0000 Deborah 419093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Aida, love your WIW's:) I love how you step outside of the box with your styling. I don't really pattern mix and I don't think I could carry this look off, but somehow you do. To my eye it does clash a bit and I wonder if maybe pattern mixing with more similar tones would create a more streamlined look? The boots in # 2 really toughen the feminine look of the rest of the outfit. Shorts outfit very fresh and makes me think of Audrey Hepburn, maybe it's the way you are wearing he scarf. Peacock blouse is gorgeous and I really like the way you have styled it. #6 is a very cool and laid back look.. I like. And #5 I love it.. it would be my favorite for the week. The colour combination is quite breathtaking and really suits you. What an awesome week in style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419092 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:08:59 +0000 Louise 419092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-419084 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:29:43 +0000 Aida 419084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the lovely comments, ladies! :D</p> <p>Una, are you thinking of cjh maybe? She picked up this same yellow gingham top recently (Old Navy!).</p> <p>Tracina, I initially decided on the no-repeats thing to force myself to be creative with my wardrobe items, but it's really opened my eyes to the vast amount of combinations available to me. It's been 1.5 years so far and going strong :)</p> <p>Claire, the bag is a nicely muted gold, a gift from my sister for my birthday back in May. It's been a great summer bag!</p> <p>Kyle, thank you very much, I really appreciate hearing your comment &lt;3 I do find changing my hair-do to fit whatever outfit I have on each day a fun "extra" accessory, especially when long like this, so why not use it I say!</p> <p>Sveta, great suggestions! I will definitely try a skinny belt with #2. Thank you also for your honest opinion on the pattern mix </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-418996 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:41:05 +0000 Sveta 418996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't feel the pattern mixing in #1 - it feels to busy to me. Maybe if these different patterns were in the same colors...anyway pattern mixing is not my strength so take my opinion with a grain of salt.<br /> Maybe belting a cardigan with a skinny belt would work better and seem less bulky to you? Also keeping belt and cardigan a low contrast may help as well.<br /> Cute outfit in #2 - too bad about the poisoning.<br /> Now I LOVE #4 - very chic. Please wear it again. Also I thing it will be killer with the red jeans as well.<br /> I also like #6 very much - yellow and blue together just make me happy.<br /> All in all- fab week, Aida. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-418985 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:30:14 +0000 kellygirl 418985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome outfits, Aida! I love the pattern mixing in #1. I think it works because of the small print on the top--it almost comes across as a solid. You look so fresh and fun. I'm digging the Target dress and you are giving me ideas on how to style it for fall. I didn't think about trying it with boots : ) LOVE 4, 5 and 6 to death. The Hinge blouse is beyond fab with those white clams. The color combination of 5 is perfection. You look amazing in color! 6 is just rugged and polished--gorgeous print against the blue jeans. Casual me is swooning over that combination--I'd definitely wear that! Awesome all the way around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-418968 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:14:57 +0000 Nadya 418968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All great, and #1 and #5 I LOVE! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-418933 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:25:36 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 418933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it all! I'll have to CC #2, and #3 is my fave. Nice round, Aida. Per usual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-418924 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:14:21 +0000 Kyle 418924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab across the board. Love the peacock blouse, the turquoise and red, the aviators, gold blouse, and pattern mix. You are very courageous in your choices and combos, and they work beautifully for you. I also like the way you style your hair for various looks and how that plays into the overall vibe. Young, fresh and fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-418897 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:25:51 +0000 nicoleb 418897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome as always, really love that peacock blouse on you! I think that is my favorite outfit but they're all great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-418895 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:22:32 +0000 Ginny 418895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great outfits you always looks so put together, my faves are 2,4 and 6. I like how you styled the dress in #4 and 6 is cool!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-418885 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:10:47 +0000 nancylee 418885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cool and confident, as usual! I love all these looks, but especially #3 and #4. That etched (owl?) bracelet in #3 is awesome!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-0801-07#post-418840 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:59:22 +0000 Sona 418840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know I'm a fan of all your styles. My fav's are 3, 4, 5. The sleekness of the shirt in 3, the gorgeous hinge blouse with its boxy billowing style and the colors in 5 totally rock. </p>