https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 10:43:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908770 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:40:55 +0000 Parsley 908770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ No wonder you were happy with your wardrobe- you looked fabulous in every combination!<br /><br />I was pleased with my wardrobe that I posted recently for my trip to Paris, but I did it by taking almost all neutrals. That was fine, but yours is so much more exciting with your use of color.<br /><br />Thanks for posting this. I'm hoping to take lessons&nbsp;from you&nbsp;for my next trip! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908754 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:23:48 +0000 Anonymous 908754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm so happy to read how thrilled you are with this set of clothes. Isn't it great when your wardrobe suits your life and travel activities? I think the kind of personal style you've developed is wonderful, and it certainly looks like you're having fun with fashion at the same time! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908625 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:48:30 +0000 Angie 908625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hereby crown you Queen Travel Capsule! Wave to Joy :)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908591 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:18:46 +0000 Ornella 908591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks everyone.<br /><br />Janet, you raised a good point - knowing the nature and specific wardrobe-related&nbsp;needs based on the&nbsp;activities during the travel reflects on the actual content of the suitcase. It's the same principle as generally developing our style - knowing the lifestyle and dressing for it, not some fantasy life. I have certainly done my share of mistakes while packing: from too much to uncoordinated, and anything in between. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908325 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:30:57 +0000 Anonymous 908325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Travel wardrobe perfection! &nbsp;I think you just got your Phd in packing. &nbsp;Inspiring! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908214 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:38:20 +0000 Anonymous 908214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love this capsule -- so full of variety and not boring or mundane!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908190 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:11:19 +0000 Janet 908190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I know I packed a heck of a lot more than that for my recent 16-day trip, and yet here I was all proud of myself for wearing everything I packed. I think part of my problem when I travel is that my activities vary so widely -- I need heavy hiking boots and gear as well as stylish shoes and something that can be worn out to a nice dinner. And then I throw the tripod in the suitcase and that bumps the weight up over the limit every time. :-/</p> <p>You look great in all of these, and I love that new scarf. Your travel wardrobe is inspiring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908184 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:58:15 +0000 carolbee 908184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is brilliant, you are a fab traveller. &nbsp;Will be saving this for future reference. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908174 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:51:40 +0000 Karie 908174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fantastic travel capsule, thank you for sharing! Each and every outfit looks fab. I love your mix and match of items, and the doses of color to spice it up. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908169 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:29:16 +0000 Anonymous 908169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fab travel capsule! no wonder you are feeling pleased with yourself. Each outfit is fab. I love the pops of colour and the classic pieces. Everything plays together so well. congratulations on a job well done. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908144 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:15:58 +0000 lyn67 908144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm learbning so much from your threads, Ornell@:-)!<br />I'm in awe youd did so well with only 13 pieces. This means, those 13 pieces are indeed part of your nirvana wardrobe! I want to reach there, too...not there yet, but closely:-)<br />Oh, and came back to edit, here's the proof you don't need 2 pieces of a kind if that one is an11 out of 10(for ex. jeans:-))! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908141 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:32:07 +0000 Ornella 908141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you everyone for your kind comments. This particular capsule is probably a culmination of what I've learnt from all of you who shared packing tips and learnings from your trips. I hope it's of help for someone else too.<br /><br />Suz :: what a great set of questions. I was thinking about them as I was returning home this morning after dropping my son to the kindergarden, and my mind was spinning like the wheels of my bike :-D&nbsp;I think I'll return to them in a separate post, if you don't mind. I myself was so&nbsp;surprised&nbsp;when I started (back) analysing my style evolution.<br /><br />Joy :: At this moment I can't think of any change I'd make to my capsule. After the trip before this one I knew exactly what changes I'd put in place, so that's how I packed for this occasion (previous learnings are <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-report-the-wardrobe-and-learnings-xxl-musings-only">here</a></b>). This is probably why it worked so well for me and why I wanted to capture it all so I can easily remember what to pack next time if I get stuck.&nbsp;<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908108 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:54:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 908108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great travel capsule, and your outfits are so chic and fun! The green scarf is such a great find; I love the way you've worn it with both black and red. (I would not have thought to do the latter, but now I know!) I really like the multicolored scarf; you managed to make it look like three different scarves by tying it in various ways that show different parts of the print. I must make a mental note of that trick, too! Thanks for sharing your packing results, and congratulations! Nicely done.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908074 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:52:23 +0000 Beth Ann 908074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So crisp and polished, but comfortable and easy!&nbsp; You are a master, Ornella!&nbsp; I have so much yet to learn about packing.&nbsp; I'm one of those who likes to keep my options open -- in everything, not just fashion.&nbsp; I need mentors!<br /><br />Glad your trip (and your wardrobe) brought you joy!<br /><br />P.S.&nbsp; Red is always fab!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908068 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:40:21 +0000 Anonymous 908068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm definitely making this thread as a favorite to come back and study, especially for travel inspiration.&nbsp; I'm especially impressed that you didn't get tired of what you had packed, but then I didn't tire of mine this trip like I usually do.&nbsp; You look beautiful in everything.&nbsp; Is there any change you would make next time? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908061 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:30:53 +0000 Suz 908061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ornella, you look sensational! And as others have already said, the best part is your happy face. What a joy to witness.&nbsp;<br /><br />Thank you for clarifying for me about the challenge. Well, you just about did do it as if you were doing it out of a suitcase, so in my book it still counts.&nbsp;<br /><br />I think you and Ingunn are true style twins. Modern classic with a Euro spin -- an inspired use of colour, a choice of mainly solids and simple shapes, but always a pop of brightness to show your warmth and your wit. It's a winning formula!&nbsp;<br /><br />When you began YLF, how did you feel about your wardrobe and clothes? What do you think was the biggest "aha" moment -- or perhaps it wasn't a single moment, but the slow accretion of wisdom over time.&nbsp;<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-908050 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:14:24 +0000 Jaime 908050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You always look put together and stylish it is hard to believe you had such a small capsule. But the best part is your smiling, beautiful&nbsp;face Ornella - you could start a smile epidemic! (And thank you for answering my question - I think your hair looks great at the somewhat shorter length!) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-907957 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:09:39 +0000 hedgiehog 907957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an educational post for me! I think the concept of your colour choices is what appeals to me the most. I also have never tried a top under a dress; you wear that so well! I'll be taking notes for my upcoming trip. Btw, I love the photo Mr. O took. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-907949 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:53:07 +0000 Sveta 907949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Travel wardrobe nirvana - hard to beat this! I think you had a great capsule and the fact that you did nto get bored with your clothes on your trip tells a lot. After my trip I did not even want to see any of the clothes which I took with me on 17-day trip for at least 2 weeks and was not in a rush to do the laundry ;-)<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-907939 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:33:18 +0000 Caro in Oz 907939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fantastic capsule &amp; great inspiration for a re-mixable wardrobe. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-907887 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:10:12 +0000 Raisin 907887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you made so many great outfits, and they all manage to look fresh and different. This is inspiring me to only take a few items when I leave for my trip this Friday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-907832 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:07:29 +0000 Transcona Shannon 907832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well I certainly know who to ask when it comes to packing advice! This wardrobe is absolutely fantastic Ornella. So beautifully put together. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-907829 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:05:33 +0000 Ingunn 907829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, thank you, Ornella! This is really inspiring. What makes this work so well for me, is the disciplined use of color and pattern. The new scarf brightens up your outfits so well.&nbsp;You also play out your contrasts with the greatest confidence, and I love looking at the variations here. I think the black dress with white layer under&nbsp;and patterned scarf is my favorite, but I also love all the RED so much. A perfect capsule wardrobe indeed! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-907810 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:35:16 +0000 sarah 907810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You look terrific! What a great capsule. And you look so happy : ) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-907809 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:33:24 +0000 Sona 907809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ fab use of your wardrobe. taking notes for how to pack next time! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-after-travel-wardrobe-nirvana#post-907787 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:14:51 +0000 Ornella 907787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a&nbsp;recap of my travel wardrobe I have promised you. I have posted a couple of outfits while I was away, but the rest of them, or at least some - I have recreated at home. I just wanted to have photo-trace of this particular content of my suitcase as I was extra happy and may use it as a cheat-sheet in the future.</p> <p>In short - I love my wardrobe. I may not have the most exciting pieces, but I am not just&nbsp;at piece with what I have, but I love it all. My wardrobe works for me, I feel great in it&nbsp;and I cannot ask for more.</p> <p>My planned capsule was posted <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule---inspired-by-suz-parsley-and-zap">on separate thread</a></b> and I pretty much went along with my initial plans. I only had to swap the bags, as my red one does not hold enough of my daily necessities, and I decided to&nbsp;bring my leather jacket at the last moment. Someone also advised extra pair of jeans, which I brought, but never used. 3 different bottoms (jeans, ponte skirt, LBD) were plenty.</p> <p>On the first day at my destination&nbsp;<b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/today-i-have-found-my-perfect-spring-scarf">I was lucky to find</a></b> the exact kind of scarf I was after for some time&nbsp;- crisp, fresh shade of green, to refresh my wardrobe and which I wore more than any other scarf I brought.</p> <p>Regarding the wardrobe,&nbsp;I felt ready for anything. I could create endless combinations. I could change outfit within minutes if I had to for whatever reason, without agonising for a second what to wear. I had enough clothes to keep going for another 8 days at least and never tire of it. The weather was not cooperating at all, we had only one sunny day, which is when I wore oxfords (not shown&nbsp;in this collection of outfits),&nbsp;and generally&nbsp;there was a lot less time spent outside than planned, which is why I was looking for any excuse to change whenever I could just to play with all the possibilities when we did go out.</p> <p>I was actually so happy with everything that apart from the scarf I bought, I deliberately wore only the things I brought with me and not once the turquoise sweater which would have played nicely with everything too. That sweater was used in <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-my-perfect-pictures-from-the-movie-posters-challenge">my Indiana Jones outfit</a></b>.</p> <p>And, before I wrap things up, if these ladies stop by:</p> <p>Shevia - you have asked on one of my threads if I had done something to my hair, but I had no time to respond then. The girl I wanted to have appointment with was on holiday so I did not want to risk too much and only had my hair&nbsp;shortened a bit.&nbsp;And they ironed out the life out of it at the salon, I was not very happy to begin with, but it's better now.</p> <p>Suz - Thanks for the&nbsp;comment&nbsp;on&nbsp;another&nbsp;thread which summed up how I felt about the wardrobe - <b>nirvana</b>! Also,&nbsp;I think there was a slight misunderstanding during Picture Perfect Challenge, I believe you thought I was dressing out of my suitcase. I was not, but I did wear most of the travel clothes - it was a sort of exercise to see how much a few extras could extend already functional wardrobe, plus I could not get enough of navy+black worn&nbsp;together so I was happy to reuse it in the Star Wars day.</p> <p></p> <p>Thanks for reading, now - the photos, my&nbsp;<b>13 lucky pieces</b>. Things were not worn in this order, btw, except the first and last photos being of&nbsp;my travel outfits. Some outfits are missing, but you get the idea what was going on :-)</p> <p></p> <p>ETA: Photo 1 - Mr. O attempting to&nbsp;take a&nbsp;photo and I'm thinking "Oh dear,&nbsp;this is *so not* going to work".</p>