https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:13:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1495111 Fri, 22 May 2015 18:25:46 +0000 Diana 1495111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, the beach was lovely but COLD and very windy.&nbsp; I wore my leather jacket the whole time I was there.&nbsp; </p> <p>Deb, you are right, there is a major drought going on in CA right now.&nbsp; Everyone in my parents' town has gotten rid of their lawns in favor of patios (what my parents did) or things like cactus.&nbsp; It's interesting, because when I was growing up it was a typical suburban town with big ranch houses that all had swimming pools and big green lawns out front. They are going to have water rationing there starting next month and my mom is afraid all of her fruit trees are going to die.&nbsp; =(</p> <p>I am pleased with the COS dress - it's my first piece from them and I will definitely be trying more things from them.&nbsp; I hope they open a store in Boston.&nbsp; My dress is sold out but here it is as a find.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1495011 Fri, 22 May 2015 14:27:48 +0000 Linda 1495011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love everything here! I'm really loving that sweater and am heading over to Ravelry to see it on your project list! I think that Naot sandals are just about the most comfortable footwear ever! I also love that dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1495004 Fri, 22 May 2015 14:18:34 +0000 dakotacheryl 1495004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, you kill me with your gorgeous hand knits.</p> <p>Wonderful outfit posts, and I agree with you...great dress style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494888 Fri, 22 May 2015 06:40:04 +0000 Deb 1494888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also glad you bought the grey jeans, they really look good on you, and every wardrobe needs a pair IMO. A nice travel capsule and glimpses of sunny California. We are hearing the beach is the only place there is much water there at present, reaching crisis point if the rains don't come. Drought is certainly something we are not immune to here in Australia. It must have been lovely to have a break and to see your family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494872 Fri, 22 May 2015 05:31:31 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1494872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job of packing, and you look fantastic. Those new jeans look so good on you--glad they are already earning their keep. Funny comment from your mother on the dress. Yes, I'd take it as a testament to your well honed personal style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494851 Fri, 22 May 2015 03:41:02 +0000 Jaime 1494851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I especially like #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494820 Fri, 22 May 2015 02:16:49 +0000 Karie 1494820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I miss being near the beach! I grew up in NJ and spent my summers at the Jersey shore, so I always love seeing beach photos. All your outfits look great and appropriate for your trip. Good call on getting that swing dress. I like the neckline.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494750 Thu, 21 May 2015 22:39:56 +0000 unfrumped 1494750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that swing dress--you were right to get it. And a great capsule with options for different temps. So important for travel when you can't run back to your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494724 Thu, 21 May 2015 21:13:38 +0000 Angie 1494724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous. I like how you creatively thought to layer under and over the dress. The grey jeans look fab - I'm glad you bought them.&nbsp;</p> <p>AND I WANT TO GO TO THAT BEACH RIGHT NOW.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494712 Thu, 21 May 2015 20:28:23 +0000 Ledonna N. 1494712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love a travel capsule and pictures thank you for sharing.&nbsp; I hope the visit with the fam went well.</p> <p>My favorite hands down in the beautiful dress on you I love the flare(?)&nbsp; with&nbsp; the mesh top fit a close second.&nbsp; Thank you for he additional scape pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494703 Thu, 21 May 2015 19:58:32 +0000 Anonymous 1494703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, those beach photos...love!</p> <p>Fabulous little capsule Diana. Loving the black swingy dress and those grey jeans look very versatile.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494671 Thu, 21 May 2015 18:51:04 +0000 Kirstjen 1494671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have those shoes in black. &nbsp;I wore them until they literally fell apart. &nbsp;<br />Cute outfits, blissfully peaceful scenery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494662 Thu, 21 May 2015 18:37:51 +0000 celia 1494662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So funny, my mother makes the same comment about my fashion choices :)<br />Great capsule wardrobe.I can see it working for a work conference with the additions you mention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494654 Thu, 21 May 2015 18:21:37 +0000 Diana 1494654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ventura county.&nbsp; =)&nbsp;&nbsp; The beach photos are from Point Mugu.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494653 Thu, 21 May 2015 18:20:26 +0000 MsMary 1494653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great travel capsule! Where were you? Looks like the Central Coast? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494641 Thu, 21 May 2015 18:04:25 +0000 Diana 1494641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS - This is wears 2&amp;3 after a wash of the grey jeans.&nbsp; The first wear is <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-grey-jeans-and-floral-slip-on-sneakers" rel="nofollow">here</a>.&nbsp; You can see they did loosen up a bit with wear.&nbsp; They are definitely turning into a workhorse already! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-california-travel-capsule#post-1494638 Thu, 21 May 2015 18:03:11 +0000 Diana 1494638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently went to California to visit family for 5 days.&nbsp; Here are some outfits from the trip.&nbsp; Even though I only wore one item (the grey jeans) other than shoes twice, everything in the capsule was actually mix- and match-able.&nbsp; I went with mostly neutrals with some pops.&nbsp; All the tops go with both the skirt and the jeans, both pairs of shoes go with everything, and the dress could be layered with the navy blouse underneath or the mesh sweater on top.&nbsp; I was very pleased with how this capsule turned out and I wore everything in my bag.&nbsp; This was for a casual trip but I could totally use this capsule for a conference (scientific, so pretty casual) too, although I'd probably add a blazer of some sort and maybe swap the grey jeans for dark wash ones or a pair of cropped skinny pants.</p> <p>1: navy silk/cotton blouse (AT), handknit cowl, grey jeans (Gap), and red patent sandals (Naot)<br />2: blush linen tee (Gap), printed skirt (Anthro), and gold oxfords (born)<br />3-4: a new navy swing dress (COS, purchased at a winter sale, but not worn until now) and the Naot sandals.&nbsp; The dress has a self tie in the back.&nbsp; I think the neckline is slightly too high for me but I like it anyway.&nbsp; My mom commented that this is a style of dress I've been wearing for 20 years, LOL.&nbsp; Hey, I know what I like and what looks good on me.&nbsp; <br />5: handknit mesh sweater over a layering tank and the grey jeans and oxfords again.&nbsp; </p> <p>not pictured but also worn:<br />-travel outfit - my chartreuse jersey sack dress + leggings (a fresh pair for each flight).&nbsp; On the first day, I took off the leggings in the airport bathroom when I arrived and just wore the dress w/ oxfords for the rest of the day in CA. <br />-Spiegel lemming black leather jacket<br />-a lightweight grey cocoon cardigan<br />-black and white pashmina <br />-MZ wallace nylon crossbody (in finds below) - this was my bag for the whole trip.&nbsp; I did have my Longchamp but I only used it as a travel bag.&nbsp; </p> <p>Bonus random pics at the end.&nbsp; </p>