https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:57:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1165160 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 00:47:18 +0000 viva 1165160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That colorblock sweater is gorgeous - love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1165156 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 00:43:28 +0000 Suz 1165156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, I think the same thing!!!! I mean...I know it looks great on women with black hair. (Or quite often does.) Because it bookends. But on blondes it can provide a great contrast. And sometimes on women with brown hair it just looks...bleah. Not on all of them, of course.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have often been told &nbsp;by hairdressers and various "style related" people that I wear black really well. And I could tell by the way they said it that this&nbsp;wasn't flattery. They were genuinely a bit puzzled and trying to figure it out. How come this paleface can wear black?&nbsp;</p> <p>I think in my case it's because I'm not truly a "light" blonde. My hair is coloured now, of course. But it's close to my natural colour. And&nbsp;that colour&nbsp;includes a lot of charcoal undertones. Plus, my irises are rimmed with a sort of charcoal grey.&nbsp;</p> <p>I find I'm best in either a true charcoal OR a very rich black. Not a faded black. I think that is because faded blacks look warmer, browner. A rich deep black is usually more blue-undertoned.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway. It's definitely not my best colour. The intensity is too strong for me. But it's not my worst colour, either, and I look a whole heck of a lot better in black than in khaki, beige, or yellow.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the fit of these items -- yup - these ones worked, but all the stuff I sent back, now that is a different story, LOL!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1165099 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 23:44:18 +0000 CocoLion 1165099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You truly scored Suz. &nbsp;All of these items fit you PERFECTLY. &nbsp;How unusual is that. &nbsp;I don't see anything fussy about the buttons of the jacket.</p> <p>BTW I also think you look good in black. &nbsp;If we wear some eye and lip make up, I think black can look good on blondes. &nbsp;Not our best color, but not all bad. &nbsp;Also (ducking really, really low here) I actually think black can look better on blondes than say, brown hair. &nbsp;Someone take me out and beat me if necessary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1165054 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:31:07 +0000 kellygirl 1165054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adore the taupe jeans on you, Suz! All of these are so fab. I love the black watch pants in all iterations and your new denim jacket is beyond awesome. How can someone look so sleek in a puffer? I'm a little jealous!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1165011 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:37:30 +0000 Lyn D. 1165011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This all looks fantastic Suz, and I especially love the jacket with leather sleeves- very cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164362 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 04:08:51 +0000 Neel 1164362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That jacket is drool worthy. I wish I could find one here! I would grab it in a heartbeat! I am not sure about the buttons. I don't dislike them. So guess its your call.</p> <p>I can't wait to see you style those taupe jeans. I have one too and I am not sure why I don't reach for them very often. You might inspire me to pull them out again. I love the relaxed fit of the jeans on you.</p> <p>The color blocked sweater is fab too. Love the sleeve length. And your travel outfit is just perfect! Especially the puffer! Love the fit and the furry collar! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164329 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 03:20:34 +0000 Gigi 1164329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on the taupe jeans! You were looking for those for a long time. And they are an excellent color on you.&nbsp;I just recently bought some Citizens of Humanity Racers too, but mine are the black coated (they mimic leather). I couldn't believe how comfy they were and how stretchy the fabric was. And the fabric was quite thick too. I hope yours feel just as good as mine!</p> <p>I like the buttons on the denim jacket too, FWIW. They're not too shiny, so maybe they won't be too distracting? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164326 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 03:18:20 +0000 Elly 1164326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the taupe pants and Vince knock--off sweater on you (I loved the original on Angie)-- looking good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164281 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:30:47 +0000 Karie 1164281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mixed media jacket is my favorite! I would not alter the buttons. I think the coppery color adds a nice little "pop." The drapey sweater is also gorgeous. And those pants look like they fit you perfectly. You did well with your purchases! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164273 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:25:11 +0000 Sveta 1164273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, they are taupe after all which means they are going to fit seamlessly into your wardrobe... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164263 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:21:41 +0000 Suz 1164263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So true. ONLY two more months!!! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>But yes, wouldn't that be a fab outfit? I have plans, believe me... the jeans&nbsp;also work with quite a few other items in the wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164253 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:13:53 +0000 Sveta 1164253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I was thinking that you can make the reverse copy of that stunning bottom picture from Angie's yesterday post - taupe bottoms and top and white topper...I know what you mean about the cold and wanting to cuddle up in knits but hey - the winter is going to be over soon! Just 2 more months you know </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164248 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:09:18 +0000 Suz 1164248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, you are so right - - the jeans will look great with "our" moto -- I checked. They also look great with my darker taupe leather jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>To be honest, though, I have not worn my leather jackets since December. I worried this fall about being so short of toppers. Really, I have two leather jackets, and a denim jacket, and my blue jacquard from Zara. That's it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Well, I did not need to worry. First, I've travelled slightly less often this winter and the trips have been mostly more casual. And secondly, it's been so, so cold and snowy that I just don't wear my jackets. Instead, I layer knits on knits!! So I really don't think about my cream moto with these jeans. I know in March I will wear that combination, but not until temps rise a bit, I suspect -- and I have a non work-at-home day.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164241 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:04:06 +0000 Sveta 1164241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think all of those are winners! Love the colorblock sweater, nice find. Too bad Gap sweater did not work out for you, I guess the grey has different fabrication because my cream one is not itchy at all. I reqally like it for comfort-craving cold days and hope you new one wikk serve you well.<br />Woo-hoo for HEWI toupe bottoms! I know how much you wanted to find them and they look terrific. One question though: why wait for summer to wear them with cream and white? Why not wear this combination now? I bet they will look great with "our" cream moto... :-0 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164238 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:02:37 +0000 Jaime 1164238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No reservations whatsoever - these are all perfect for you, including the crossing the border outfit. You picked extremely well, I love the jacket, jeans and sweater and not necessarily in that order! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164208 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 01:37:50 +0000 Sarah A 1164208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the game but you had a fantastic shopping trip. Like Rachylou i was really struck by the top in the taupe jeans pic. The tonal outfit is very nice. My favs would have to be the colorblock sweater or mixed media jacket which does indeed justify itself as different enough from your other denim jacket.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164202 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 01:31:42 +0000 Suz 1164202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! Rachylou, the top is an older one. Celia gave it to me!! I love it. It gets the most wear in spring and fall in my climate, but I do occasionally pull it out in both summer and winter.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164191 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 01:22:17 +0000 LACeleste 1164191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Suz! &nbsp;Talk about strategic shopping! &nbsp;Very nice pieces--you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164188 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 01:18:49 +0000 rachylou 1164188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that sweater. Is the brown top an item you picked up? I like that too. Also, super cute coat. I like the longer length. The snaps barely register on my monitor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164163 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:55:51 +0000 Anonymous 1164163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice pieces! They all look like they'll help make the dregs of winter much less boring, and the jeans especially look like they'll be perfect for spring too. I also love your WIW outfit, especially the silvery belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164141 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:40:02 +0000 Thistle 1164141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely haul! So glad you found the taupe jeans especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164097 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 23:20:52 +0000 unfrumped 1164097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those all look like excellent finds!<br /> The jeans are great. You wear white very well but the taupe (like the cream) just gives more options for "pale" colors but non-white.<br /> The jacket seems to fit great--kinda dark photo. The buttons don't jump out at me, either, so agree with give it a trial before adding any more effort. Maybe when you combine it with other pieces, the truth will emerge!<br /> The sweater looks very cozy and fun, and unusual to find neutral-blocks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164083 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 23:08:22 +0000 Suz 1164083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's really pretty, Carter! Probably too warm a pink for me -- I need to skew cool toned. But I know there are cooler versions of that same mid-tone and they'd probably work. My blush sweater looks good with the pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164082 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 23:05:18 +0000 carter 1164082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the shade that immediately came to mind.<br /> <a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1d/57/19/1d5719bcbd1c1cea89ae623403e7fcc2.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg......e7fcc2.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black/page/2#post-1164073 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:55:34 +0000 Suz 1164073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much! I felt good about keeping what I kept and sending back the rest. (Lots!)</p> <p>Carter, I like pink. I don't currently own anything except in deep raspberry/ fuchsia and blush, but I'd be happy to add a mid-toned or pastel pink to the wardrobe this spring! :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black#post-1164065 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:42:23 +0000 carter 1164065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Love all of these. The soft neutrals in #3 are so gorgeous on you. You don't wear much pink, do you? Those jeans would look awesome with a mid-range pink imo, but maybe that's just me! Love the sweater and the jacket too. I like the snaps as they are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black#post-1164062 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:33:40 +0000 Caro in Oz 1164062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it all &nbsp;- the fit of the jacket is stellar on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black#post-1164056 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:27:24 +0000 Carla 1164056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taupe is gold on you! That outfit is just super fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black#post-1164041 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:51:35 +0000 Debbie 1164041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-and-what-i-bought-hewi-mixed-media-and-shhhh-black#post-1164037 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:47:23 +0000 Beth Ann 1164037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This makes me happy.&nbsp; You've found great, versatile pieces here to perk up the last bit of winter.&nbsp; The colorblock sweater is my favorite, but I love the them all.&nbsp; I like the denim jacket as it -- copper buttons and all.&nbsp; You aren't someone for lots of detail, but one expects metal hardware on denim jackets -- it reads as much "real" as "blingy" to my eyes.&nbsp; </p> <p>Hope your trip have a little fun in it! </p>