https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 16:19:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-785131 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:26:56 +0000 Jewell 785131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I'm a fan of this look- whatever it's called! There are so many details here that I love especially since our rubrics share a few common elements. Having been away from the forum for a while I can see how you've grown even more in tune with your personal style. You articulated your thought process and what you learned like an expert fashion blogger yourself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-784106 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:30:51 +0000 Ariadne 784106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love everything about this outfit and I want to steal it allll! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-784061 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:43:50 +0000 Anonymous 784061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks great, Natalie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783989 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:08:59 +0000 Raisin 783989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am loving this outfit! So cool! B&amp;W is always great and all the touches are just icing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783986 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:05:30 +0000 MsMary 783986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeepers creepers, this is amazing! Maybe my favorite outfit of yours ever!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783970 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:40:59 +0000 Sona 783970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>super LOVE. very very polished UWP. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783942 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:13:07 +0000 Transcona Shannon 783942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh this is so cool....I'm not sure I see alot of Warrior in this particular outfit, but I do see Urban and Princess. And my goodness...THOSE EARRINGS!!! Gorgeous and perfect with the skirt. This outfit is stylish and yet looks comfortable. Fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783936 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:03:53 +0000 Kat 783936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous UWPP (polished princess). Love everything individually and together (and you make that top look seriously improved from the website model's version). Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783864 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:38:41 +0000 Day Vies 783864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am definitely getting a clearer picture of UWP based on this outfit which I love -- especially the earrings. </p> <p>I think the organic twists of the tree branches keep this outfit out of biker babe territory (not that it would be a bad thing!). However the metal details and the organic branches are a very nice juxtaposition. Bravo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783569 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:08:47 +0000 ManidipaM 783569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the tough pregnant princess! And I'm not very matchy myself, more mix-y(?), but I don't think I could resist picking up the skirt's tree motif in the earrings either! Continuity ties things together, no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783563 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:56:02 +0000 Gaylene 783563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A polished look with a flash of danger--that's a look that every pregnant woman ought to wear. And you do it so well here, Natalie. I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783559 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:44:26 +0000 Caro in Oz 783559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see what every is saying more princess but touches of UW - this is a fantastic look on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783551 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:38:23 +0000 bj1111 783551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>my fave of all the outfits thus far. the red lips are the icing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783550 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:37:22 +0000 rae 783550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH, I'm dying over the earrings with the skirt! And the others are right: you are just heavier on the P in UWP. A warrior in her dress uniform! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783548 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 04:35:29 +0000 Mo 783548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite outfit of yours! I agree with both Una and Suz - the emphasis is on polished, not so much warrior, and I also kinda lusted after this skirt although I have no need for one either! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783510 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:37:39 +0000 Suz 783510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, Natalie. I don't know what you call it, but it's good! </p> <p>That skirt is so gorgeous. Even though I have no place really to wear more pencil skirts, I still wish I had ordered it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783508 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:35:01 +0000 Sylvie 783508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that's the sort of matchy-matchy I like! The earrings + skirt are brilliant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783505 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:33:24 +0000 annagybe 783505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh I really like this. You look tough, but you're pregnant. Such a great juxtaposition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783504 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:33:18 +0000 catgirl 783504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, Natalie! </p> <p>As for UWP... Well, we've discussed that some of us are more urban, some more warrior, and some more princess! So this seems to me like the emphasis on P (polished princess) in a good way! Leather and laceup boots... I think I'm channeling a bit of this vibe today though my boots are more RATE - I mean, I'm wearing a DRESS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-1127-polished-uwp-statement-basics-hypermatchy-and-rubric#post-783503 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:30:53 +0000 goldenpig 783503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is there such a thing as polished Urban Warrior Princess? I don't have a speck of RATE in my style--I'm quite polished and ladylike, but my shadow or aspirational style persona is UWP. I felt rather UWP in this outfit today because of the lack of color (black and more black), exposed zipper, spiked metallic cuff bracelet (defensive weapon?), apocalyptic dead tree branches on the skirt and earrings, and black boots. But I don't know whether the UWP brigade would consider this UWP enough to pass muster and join the warrior ranks, or whether I'm just a poser recruit? LOL!</p> <p>I was also thinking about the concept of "statement basics" after I posted on Shannon's thread:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wib-with-hubby-money" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ubby-money</a><br /> Like Una once said about herself, I hate shopping for basics and have a closet full of statement pieces. Even with my "basics" I like to have some sort of interesting twist or detail that makes the item a little unique. Like this black cowl neck top I just got from Target---it's otherwise pretty plain, but it has an asymmetrical zipper going up the side which makes it fun. I don't feel quite as fab when I just wear a bunch of plain solid neutral colored pieces, so I like to wear "statement basics"!</p> <p>Another thing--I'm really into matchy matchy, if you can't already tell. I bought these tree branch earrings last year at Nordstrom but never had the occasion to wear them. But they're a perfect match for this Rachel Roy tree branch skirt so I couldn't resist! I was somewhat matchy matchy before YLF, but in a frumpish way (ie cardigan twinsets and buying outfit sets like an Ann Taylor printed bias cut skirt and matching twinset). But now I'm into "hypermatchy" (like this Kate Spade Japanese floral outfit <a href="http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/post/wiw-627-my-signature-pattern-cubed-hypermatchy" rel="nofollow">http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/p.....ypermatchy</a>), which could either be ridiculous or fashion-forward, depending on your point of view So this earring/skirt pair tickles my matchy matchy bone!</p> <p>Finally, even though this outfit is very dark and drab compared to my usual colorful style, it still follows my rubric, so it felt very me:<br /> Color or contrast--contrast with the black and white skirt (and do red lips count for color?)<br /> Matchy matchy--tree branch skirt and earrings; grey bracelet and socks<br /> Pattern--tree branches<br /> Fitted--my clothes have definitely become more fitted and body-con since I'm still trying to wear non-maternity clothes, LOL!<br /> Flair--the skirt and the bracelet</p> <p>Target Converse One Star Larissa zip up top:<br /> <a href="http://www.target.com/p/converse-one-star-women-s-larissa-zip-up-top-assorted-colors/-/A-14168915#prodSlot=medium_1_39" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/conver.....edium_1_39</a><br /> Nordstrom Rack Rachel Roy Tree Skirt<br /> <a href="http://www.rachelroy.com/Tree-Skirt/110297457,default,pd.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.rachelroy.com/Tree-.....lt,pd.html</a><br /> Nordstrom tree branch earrings (sorry, forgot the designer)<br /> Forever 21 spiked bars stretch bracelet<br /> <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&#038;Category=acc_bracelet&#038;ProductID=1027705035&#038;VariantID=" rel="nofollow">http://www.forever21.com/Produ.....VariantID=</a><br /> Mia Nanette black lace-up ankle booties<br /> Gap grey trouser socks<br /> Le Sak black purse</p> <p>Thanks for looking and commenting! </p>