https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:41:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-796274 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:55:46 +0000 Niefern 796274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Ornella. My winter coats are relatively short, but with your simple solution I would have no problem if I bought a waterfall cardigan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-795084 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:47:20 +0000 Ornella 795084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you ladies.</p> <p>Niefern, this same puffer is my main winter topper. But, you've noticed well, the cardigan is very long. What I do is, I lift the ends and wrap them around, then tuck in so they don't hang at all. Because the fabric is very heavy there is no bulking, one wouldn't know it was the cardigan to start with... I'm not sure if the description is good, but I might post a photo when I sort out the camera situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-795031 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:15:11 +0000 Niefern 795031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both outfits are lovely and you look great in them. What kind of coat do you wear over the red waterfall cardigan? I ask because it is very long, I am guessing a long coat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-795021 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:06:15 +0000 krishnidoux 795021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for posting these wonderful outfits! I love your clean, simple yet very forward style. Good idea to also post with the winter coat. Very inspiring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794314 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:27:04 +0000 lyn67 794314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did broke my favourite camera when shooting my outfi once last year, Ornella, and do know what you feel, now:-(. So had to buy a cheaper one...BTW both outfits are spectacular, but reallly really love nr. 1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794287 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:16:33 +0000 Mochi 794287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing what everyone else said--sorry about your camera mishaps, but on to your outfits--they are fantastic. Is it just you, or is everyone capable of looking so amazing in both black and white? This shade of red is also brilliant. You have a way with clean, arty lines and stark, powerful colors. Wow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794268 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:20:02 +0000 Ornella 794268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely people, how can I even begin to say I am very very surprised the outfits got such warm reception. I did find them worthy of posting, although it's *just* cardigans. But true - I love them, I think they love me back, and I used the opportunities to have fun when getting dressing. But now, I LOVE them EVEN MORE and I will recycle them over and over, for sure.</p> <p>Thank you, thank you.</p> <p>It's nice to see how much love red color gets, it reminds me of my very first WIW thread. It's Fast Fallback detail I'll always use if I can't think of anything else to style an outfit. It nice to get your confirmation it looks good ;-)</p> <p>As for the new camera, it's not late for my Santa, but he also knows that when it comes to gadgets, he wouldn't pop just any in, without letting me analyze, compare, read reviews, analyze a bit more and choose myself, and all this takes time... </p> <p>@tracina, Amy, Shannon, Sveta, shevia, </p> <p>@Lisa, red+gray is a new combination to me as well, post YLF. It's much softer than red+black and I can absolutely relate to when I feel like wearing one as opposed to another combination depending on my mood.</p> <p>@Angie I like your phrasing: get-on-with-it outfit. Very B-cycle.</p> <p>@Vicky, and Inge again, thanks for the love for the second outfit. As simple as it was, I did feel special in it and I'm glad the vibe comes across. This cardigan was quite a turning point in my wardrobe Adding two more photos form the "photoshoot".</p> <p>@pil, thanks, for me there are cardigans and then there are cardigans: some instantly make me feel frumpy and some work. During my time here I have learnt which ones to discard without second thought and which ones deserve to be considered. And this style seems to work for me the best.</p> <p>@Suz, thanks, the photo does not show the chunky pattern on the scarf, which I think makes it even more interesting. My friend is a sweetie :-)</p> <p>@Day Vies, I hope to see your take on grey+red soon. Thank you for the sweet and enthusiastic comment.</p> <p>@Mandipa, sweet of you to ask, and it's OK. I figure once we post here, it is out in the open anyway. Thank you.</p> <p>@Denise, flowy interesting topper over sleek bottom line, now where did I see that I wonder My camera is unfortunately beyond spontaneous recovery, the lens has been jolted from its place and it's a rather big mechanical failure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794253 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:15:49 +0000 CocoLion 794253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#3 looks like it came straight from a fashion magazine editorial. I like your continued commitment to minimalism Ornella, it is inspiring.</p> <p>I dropped my camera and for a long while the screen didn't show the image, I had to use the viewfinder (thankfully my camera still had a viewfinder). Then one day, the screen came back to life. Spontaneous recovery as they say in the medical field. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794233 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:21:56 +0000 ManidipaM 794233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You manage to look cool and cozy all at once. And outright STUNNING!</p> <p>Had to pin both outfits --- hope you don't mind (but let me know, do, if you'd rather I took them down!)</p> <p>Pity about the camera. Is it too late to write to Santa about a new one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794199 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:16:41 +0000 Day Vies 794199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the red and charcoal! I am speechless. #1 makes me want to run to my closet to see if I can duplicate that look. #3 is simply pretty I love the shapes and the pop of red ( and I did not vote for red in the red vs. green poll the other day!) The hat is such a focal point in #4. Your pictures are very inspirational. Thank you for the post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794112 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:34:34 +0000 Suz 794112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, you are a knockout in these outfits!! Absolutely sensational, and such a perfect illustration of cozy yet polished casual style. I LOVE #2 on you; that infinity scarf was a brilliant gift. </p> <p>I am so sorry about your camera. I hope Father Christmas is good to you this year; otherwise we will really miss your outfit posts!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794109 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:28:33 +0000 pil 794109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Ornella, that red is terriffic on you. Maybe I haven't seen enough of them styled properly, but the red cardigan is one I typically think of as more casual. Not so on you - it is so elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794065 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:09:39 +0000 Vicki 794065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello Gorgeous! I can just see all the tires rolling out saying "pick me, pick me; I want to go home with her!" WOW! You are a stunner in both outfits and I can see why the cardigan in #3 is a favorite. Inge got it right when she said you look like a work of art. So true.</p> <p>Love the infinity scarf made by your friend. All these colors: red, gray, black, white are in you wheelhouse and how sweet that your little one has a caring eye to want to restyle Mummy! You made my day with these photos, Ornella. Now, get camera shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794033 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:31:34 +0000 Jaime 794033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Red looks fantastic on you. I especially like the second outfit and the light puffer looks great with the red! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-794000 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:49:40 +0000 Angie 794000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual looks chic on you no matter what! So refined and polished, yet relaxed and get-on-with-it. Both outfits - plus the puffer and hat - are 10s!!</p> <p>Sobbing about your camera </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793999 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:48:08 +0000 Sveta 793999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry about your camera, Ornella. I am using my hubby's camera and shudder every time that I will drop it - well in summer hen I was taking pictures outside I envisioned that I will drop it into the pool...he would kill me!<br /> I hope you can find a good replacement, it is easier to find an affordable camera of a good quality now. Mu fingers are crossed because i was looking forward to your WIW posts!<br /> I don't have to tell you how I feel about you and red, right? It's YOUR color, period. It does look lovely with grey, I actually prefer it with grey rather than with black.<br /> You second outfit is lovely too. You rock waterfall cardigans like nobody else! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793981 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:26:56 +0000 Transcona Shannon 793981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no Ornella - that stinks about your camera! How are we going to survive without seeing your killer style???</p> <p>Love you in that red/grey colour combination and the cozy scarf in the second outfit is so pretty on you. Great puffer coat too! You look stylish AND warm! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793870 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:54:32 +0000 amyreh 793870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the necklace to the side! And I adore the sweater in outfit 2, so flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793865 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:50:49 +0000 Lisa 793865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about the camera. I really like #1, the red and grey are lovely together. I've been pairing red with black a lot lately, thanks for the idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793860 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:45:40 +0000 Anonymous 793860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too cute that your son felt he needed to re-style you. I really like the all black with the red scarf.<br /> Sorry about your camera. Mine fell once while shooting for a post but thankfully only cracked a corner in the view window. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793853 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:37:18 +0000 Ornella 793853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cobalblue, the camera is un-mendable. In all honesty, despite being top of the range and my budget at the time I bought it, it drove me nuts at times - it was way too slow, which several on-line reviews mentioned, but I ignored. I'm not too sad I need to replace it, I just didn't plan such expense now.</p> <p>regading this style of cardigan, I find it's pear(fect) girl's best friend We're different body types, but I'm sure there is the right style out there for you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793849 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:33:14 +0000 Ornella 793849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Inge ;-)</p> <p>I am also pleasantly surprised just how much I loved the second outfit. Very unfussy and felt very much like me mostly because of that cardigan which added enough interest to the silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793847 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:30:53 +0000 cobaltblue 793847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both! I can't make waterfall cardigans play nicely with my shape despite numerous attempts, so I'm glad to see you looking great in them. Sorry about your camera! Could it be mended? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793845 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:29:31 +0000 Inge 793845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry about your camera, Ornella, incredibly frustrating-(( And we'll miss seeing your outfits-(<br /> Both these outfits are just fantastic!! Love you in the grey, red, denim combo, and I for one really appreciate the thought you put into arranging the necklace just right (love your son's help;-)<br /> You yourself look like a work of art in outfit 2! Love this silhouette on you, and the chunky knit, bright red scarf was the perfect finishing touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-cardi-o-exercises-and-then-i-broke#post-793838 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:22:28 +0000 Ornella 793838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...my camera!</p> <p>Nothing earth shattering with these two outfits, but likely to be the last ones for some time as I've knocked my camera down and broke the lens. Now I need to stalk ebay for some cheap camera replacement. Not happy.</p> <p>Back to WIW. Both outfits worn to run errands, first one to doctors, second to book car tyres replacement - I know, glamorous!!! </p> <ul> <li><strong>Photos 1&amp;2</strong> - This is what the Andy Warhol-esque madness from <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seeing-red">this thread</a></strong> was about. Notice the necklace knot on the left side - it's supposed to show I didn't just throw it on, but styled it, y'know... I took my son to see the doctor, but the kid was well enough to notice my attempts, then came over and placed the knot behind the neck "Mummy, this bit goes behind!" So much about having fun with fashion... </li> <li><strong>Photos 3&amp;4</strong> - All about layering and keeping warm, this was the day of Una's/Nancy's discussion about clothing as canvas or statement (great stuff, if you've missed it, it can be revisited <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-starting-a-conversation-on-mochis-behalf">here</a>), so I pulled out my favorite cardigan (black, waterfall, statement) and the infinity scarf a friend knitted for me. Cozy and warm. </li> </ul> <p>Oh yes, both outfits are worn under the coat, so effectively the details are for your eyes only.</p> <p>Thanks for looking. </p>