https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:55:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1363171 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:39:13 +0000 catgirl 1363171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did I miss this?!&nbsp; LOVE the hectic checks (checktic?) but the first outfit.&nbsp; THE FIRST OUTFIT.&nbsp; Insanely cool and fab to my eye - you are better than Gwen because you don't have a gazillion bucks and&nbsp;access to every designer on earth.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1363167 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:31:02 +0000 Beth Ann 1363167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits are absolute stunners --- the second is my favorite:&nbsp; I love it when an outfit is a bit retro, a bit fashion forward <i>and </i>still manages to seem cozy and comfy.&nbsp; Awesome!</p> <p>You make the hectic mix in #1 look amazing.&nbsp; Pattern mixing isn't common around here, so I always feel conspicuous, but I do so enjoy seeing it done so well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1363095 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 02:57:24 +0000 Tanya 1363095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits are fantastic Aida!&nbsp; The hectic checks are so much fun and the Gwen copy is brilliant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1363080 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 02:43:08 +0000 MsLuna 1363080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both outfits but the checkers on houndstooth.... WOW!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362971 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 23:51:42 +0000 Aida 1362971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow thanks so much for all the great comments and feedback ladies! Nice to hear the hectic checks go over well, the mix makes me happy ^^</p> <p>Jackie, I am shocked -- <i>shocked</i> -- that you own nothing checked! Hmm methinks we need to find you an orange, white, and navy plaid shirt, yes? You know, my curls are rather fuzzy left to their own devices (and can also unwind into waves as the day wears on). Will you be in Seattle this weekend? We can chat curls!</p> <p>Suz, so far the booties are quite comfortable but I haven't yet done any extreme walking with them. I am thinking of wearing them for the big shopping day this weekend though, so I should know for sure soon The black bit is wonderful, as you said, for pairing with both light and dark bottoms. That's part of why I decided they were a good second cream bootie option over the pair in the second outfit, which is solid cream.</p> <p>Jaime, why yes I am posting outfits for you to copy and I'd be flattered if you did :D</p> <p>Denise, good thought on the blazer but alas this is my only black blazer -- a favorite piece of mine, vintage, and leftover from way back in my band days. It would be nice to also have a softer less business-y looking black blazer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362766 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:06:07 +0000 Sara L. 1362766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the pattern mixing&nbsp;but I could never wear it myself.&nbsp; The two black/white patterns are a great combination.&nbsp; Great interpretation of the Gwen look - I love your white booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362682 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:38:13 +0000 Lisa 1362682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is pattern mixing, graduate level, and it is a super combination on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362680 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:36:43 +0000 Angie_T 1362680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm inspired! Great looks, Aida.<br />ps - love your clutches! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362666 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:22:49 +0000 Emily 1362666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially love the Gwen Stefani inspired look! &nbsp;So fab. &nbsp;You look adorable in a beret. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362652 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:52:32 +0000 texstyle 1362652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for those checks on checks - really nicely done!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362634 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:11:25 +0000 Anonymous 1362634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really, really love the mixed check outfit - in fact, I'm not sure it could be any better on you. &nbsp;The green belt too ? &nbsp;Nice! &nbsp;To have those boots in your closet to wear with outfits like this is a great thing - way to go!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362624 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:53:28 +0000 sparlingo 1362624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - you look amazing in both outfits! </p> <p>I never would have thought to pair a houndstooth with a windowpane. Brilliant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362620 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 13:48:51 +0000 Niki Lea 1362620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, awesome! Out of this world, Aida. Looks incredible! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362537 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:28:35 +0000 Joana 1362537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are fab, and both very graphic. You look great in bold and high color contrast patterns. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362535 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:49:35 +0000 Karie 1362535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits are gorgeous! My fav is #2.&nbsp;I am wearing my black windowpane pants today (also with a rise slightly higher than I like) and I wish I had a checked shirt to go with.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362530 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 08:12:39 +0000 CocoLion 1362530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your checks outfit -- brilliant!</p> <p>Do you have another jacket to go with the Gwen outfit? &nbsp;I feel as if the fabrication is too workwear for the other pieces. &nbsp;Your pose in picture 4, left side -- looks very Harajuku / anime -- is that what you were going for? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362527 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 07:30:59 +0000 Neel 1362527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*fanning* Gosh these are super hot! Love love love the hectic pattern mixing nirvana and the Gwen Stefani copy! You have nailed the looks IMO! And wow ... You have an impressive collection of clutches and jewellery. The skull rings are too cool! You wear berets like nobody's business and I love your thought process in choosing your outfits (I know I have said that before ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362499 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 05:03:18 +0000 Diana 1362499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both of these outfits are so fun! &nbsp;The hectic checks are just perfect. I think keeping it all black and white is key and prevents it from going over the top. &nbsp;And I love your Gwen outfit too - all the different textures are really interesting and rich looking. &nbsp;I am planning to do a similar copycat soon too, although I don't have white booties so I'll have to work the white in some other way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362424 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 02:39:52 +0000 Jaime 1362424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the crazy check outfit! It looks so good, and not too much, and I can only imagine how easy it would be for it to be over the top. Tempting to try though!<br />Love the Gwen outfit too! This one I could almost copy exactly, hmm.<br />Oh, you aren't just posting your outfits for me to copy? Silly me. Seriously, you are fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362423 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 02:37:49 +0000 Caro in Oz 1362423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fantastic way to wear checks this works so well &amp; the booties look just right. Love the GS look too - your hair, booties &amp; clutch&nbsp;create a great juxtaposition with the "tomboy" look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362412 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 02:24:19 +0000 Suz 1362412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Argh!!! You are slaying me!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I can't believe how fantastic that hectic check outfit is. <b>LOVE</b> it!! Maybe I love it the more because I could never ever wear it, at least not in that high a contrast...alas. But boy, do I enjoy it on you. To me it doesn't read as "too much" in the least. Couldn't agree more about the choice of those booties. Are they comfortable for you? I really think the touch of dark on them is brilliant. Of course it bookends your hair which is great in itself, but it also allows you to blend them in both dark and light outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>Really like the "Gwen" look, too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362388 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 01:46:37 +0000 jackiec 1362388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo Aida!!! Love the Gwen outfit! So smart with the white touches - you are SO right - those white touches really make the outfit. The hat is a fab idea! And I can't believe how wonderful the pattern mix of checks looks. I don't think I own one check thing, can you believe it?! Brilliant to mix them up like this. Wow. You look so great - and I'm loving your haircut. I just got mine cut/coloured, and the stylist layered it more and scrunched it like crazy. Wish I had your curls, mine are more fuzzy and fine....ah but I digress - loving your outfits!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-092324-hectic-checks-gwen-copycat#post-1362374 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 01:16:44 +0000 Aida 1362374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The past two days have been very gloomy and wet, but it's looking like the weather should clear up for this weekend's crazy YLF festivities. Normally I wear something bright when it's glum out, but these past two days I've apparently been in a neutrals mood. Forgot I was doing <i>newer/older</i>, added that back in for today (newer meaning SS14 or FW14).</p> <p>#2/3 - Ya'all may have noticed that checks are, by far, my favorite pattern. I have <i>a lot</i> of them in my wardrobe, and am not opposed to wearing several at once. I do realize that this is a rather hectic mix that may not be everyone's cuppa My initial plan for this outfit was with my <a href="http://youlookfab.com/finds/item/?product=615" rel="nofollow">checked pointy (silky canvas) flats</a> to really have All The Checks, but with the heavy rain forecasted for the second half of the day I decided against them. Instead I pulled out cream booties that have some black blocking; the extra cream also helps ground the mix a bit. Popped on a silver belt and semi-tucked the sweater, even though I rarely do so with these pants (the rise is higher than I like), and turned the hems up for a sort-of-geeky-shorter-than-ankle-length thing. Accessorized with big crystal studs, white spiked purse, and better-than-nude peachy lip balm. Also extra crazy hair, but hey that works with the mix.<br /><i>&nbsp;&nbsp; Newer: belt, boots, purse</i><br /><i>&nbsp;&nbsp; Older: sweater, pants</i></p> <p>#4-6 - <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/girl-crush-gwen-stefani-on-the-voice" rel="nofollow">Yesterday Jackie posted</a> a great outfit of Gwen Stefani's, which I used as inspiration for today. The pants, blazer, and booties were all easy choices. For the top, my first thought was to go with something sparkly (go glam!). But after trying my sparkly tops, both of which are white, I didn't think the vibe quite lined up so instead I pulled out a gray/black striped tee and popped on a cream beret with silvery threads to add that additional white element back in. Sleeves up to echo the exposed calves and add lightness to the dark look. Finished accessorizing with some dainty punky jewelry, retro sunnies and, of course, bright red lipstick. It still didn't feel like quite enough glam/sparkle/shine, so I grabbed my taupe slightly-shimmery clutch (I did try my gold sequin clutch but that wasn't quite right either; something about sequins just didn't work with this look). Harder edge than usual, but still plenty of soft and glam so I am perfectly happy in this. Thanks for sharing the great inspo photo, Jackie!<br /><i>&nbsp;&nbsp; Newer: hat, bracelets</i><br /><i>&nbsp;&nbsp; Older: blazer, tee, pants, booties, clutch, ring</i></p> <p>Comments, critiques, thoughts and questions welcome. </p> </p>