https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:40:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest/page/2#post-1209188 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 05:35:37 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1209188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these both and the cartoons are great! The end of this summer, I will send 3 off to college and graduate schools leaving just my homeschooling 14 year old home. My house is going to be much quiter and I can't even imagine grocery shopping and cooking for 3. I am so worried about my youngest as he and his 18 year old bro are super close. Up until 2 years ago they slept entwined in each other refusing separate beds. I teared up typing that as my biggest worry isn't how I'll handle this big change... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-1209182 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 05:18:52 +0000 Debora 1209182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh, I'm reading this thread at 1:00 am from a hotel room on my iPhone. I've definitely been on the go and enjoying my empty nest! Thank you for the renewed interest in this thread. It has been almost two years since I first wrote this, and I still get teary reading through the comments. Thanks Em, Golden, April and karymk for chiming in. Tea and shopping in NYC sounds like a perfect distraction, April. We'll make it happen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-1209064 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 01:59:09 +0000 karymk 1209064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My twenty year old son is out of the nest at college. &nbsp;The other kids are growing up and need me less, leaving me with more time too. &nbsp;I love it, but now I am pursuing some new interests to fill my time. &nbsp;I have a silly little "bucket list" -- have you started one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-1208971 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:12:33 +0000 April 1208971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Debora and Kindrex! &nbsp;&lt;waving madly&gt;</p> <p>Debora, I will be an empty-nester in a year and a half, and it already has the power to make me teary (quickly followed by happiness since it will mean that DH and I finally get to live in the same state after being long-distance for over ten years.) &nbsp;</p> <p>I agree that&nbsp;visiting Kindrex (and April) in NYC would be an excellent distraction. &nbsp;Tea and shopping, anyone? &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-1208966 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:04:19 +0000 Golden 1208966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outfits are so fantastic!!! I love your color combinations. I do the same by jumping up on the tub for a full mirror view. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-1208916 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 23:00:00 +0000 Em 1208916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LMAO What an inspiration! Hey, any colors put together by people who know what they're doing can be borrowed and it's smart to think outside of the box.</p> <p>You always look great, Debora! Now I know the difference between Debora and Deborah. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632502 Wed, 30 May 2012 13:48:06 +0000 Debora 632502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*laughing out loud*</p> <p>Thanks, Angie! Suddenly, I am feeling quite royal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632493 Wed, 30 May 2012 13:44:49 +0000 Angie 632493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs, back! You are the only tub balancer in the world who does not cause me distress - that's why you are Queen :)</p> <p>Hope that you and Kindrex reunite asap.xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632481 Wed, 30 May 2012 13:29:11 +0000 Debora 632481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awww, thank you all so much for your support! I wanted to stay up last night to respond but I couldn't keep my eyes open.</p> <p>Angie, I like your suggestion and thanks for the big hug! I will probably be doing a lot more tub balancing now that my photographer is on the road. One of these days I will get around to purchasing that full-length mirror, I promise!</p> <p>Morethanbeige, Shevia, Sarah, MaryK, Suz, Sara L., fashionista,and jjsloane - I am so touched by your comments. Thank you so much!</p> <p>Kindrex - well hello, darling daughter! It was equally as hard for me when you went off to college. I will most definitely take you up on your offer. Expect to see a lot of me! xoxo</p> <p>Nancylee - I appreciate your perspective and am looking forward to the "hey, this is kind of nice" phase! My hubby and I are looking forward to having more time together.</p> <p>Ana - what instrument did you play? I love that you are familiar with Drum Corps! He will be marching with one of the midwestern corps. We are planning on doing some traveling this summer and catching three of the shows. </p> <p>goldenpig - your story touched me and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. It's also a reminder that it's not easy for the dads, either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632404 Wed, 30 May 2012 09:57:26 +0000 Jjsloane 632404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adorable inspiration pics and love the outfits. They look cheery even though you are feeling a bit well, empty. So hard to let them go I imagine. Some days I'd like to ship mine off, but I realize I only have them for a little bit so I try to keep it in perspective. Hugs to you Deb! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632370 Wed, 30 May 2012 07:20:33 +0000 goldenpig 632370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debora, what lovely outfits and cute inspiration photos! I love the aqua and orange and blue and yellow combinations. So sad about your empty nest--hugs! I'm a LONG way off from that still (we sometimes yearn for a few minutes to ourselves!) but I know one day I will be facing the same exact situation. </p> <p>I remember when my dad took me to college (I'm the oldest)--I was doing the orientation activities with the other students and he kept hanging around the dorm with me. I was so embarrassed and kept telling him "Dad! Don't hang around me--go do the parent activities with all the other parents!" Then on the last day we said goodbye and he left my room and started walking down the hall. I forgot to tell him something and said, "Dad?" and he turned around and had tears in his eyes. Then at that moment I realized how much it was affecting him and I was touched. (I wish he was around to see my little ones grow up...sadly he passed away from cancer 15 yrs ago). All that is to say, I think it's always harder on the parents to see their little ones grow up. My DD is just starting K and I know I am already feeling like she's growing so fast--I'm sure I'll be bawling when she goes off to college.</p> <p>But just remember it's just a new chapter beginning and another exciting phase in your life! Celebrate with your DH that you've done such a great job raising your lovely and smart children! Big hugs to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632354 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:36:02 +0000 fashionista 632354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So gud to hear about your son. Wish him luck from me.<br /> And hugs to you for feeling lonely. We are here to support you so don't feel alone.<br /> And yes you can convert a simple picture in those awesome outfits. You are a genius. Loved your color combos and you have a nice hourglass figure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632286 Wed, 30 May 2012 04:54:41 +0000 Angie 632286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And there you go beautiful, Debs. Kindrex has spoken with invitation in hand :)</p> <p>Hi, Kindrex!!! xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632219 Wed, 30 May 2012 04:03:08 +0000 kindrex 632219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mom,<br /> I think visiting me in NYC would be the perfect distraction. :-)<br /> You look lovely, as always.<br /> xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632192 Wed, 30 May 2012 03:44:33 +0000 Sara L. 632192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outfit and inspiration photos! Such cute cartoons and what a clever idea to use for an inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632165 Wed, 30 May 2012 03:18:03 +0000 Ana 632165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous, bright springy outfits, Debora! I'm sending big hugs your way!</p> <p>That is so cool your son is doing Drum and Bugle Corps. Which corps is he playing with (if you don't mind my asking)? I was in marching band in high school and we had the opportunity to host the Santa Clara Vanguard in our band room overnight, then got to see three corps perform at the local college the next day. VERY cool show! I had a friend who played with the Cascades his senior year, and he still remembers it very fondly. What a great opportunity for your son! I hope you guys get the chance to attend one of the shows. Such amazing talent in all the corps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632155 Wed, 30 May 2012 03:09:47 +0000 Suz 632155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Debora, we've missed you! I love your bathtub tricks! And what beautiful outfits. I love these colours and WOW, just look at that great bag! </p> <p>Big hugs on the empty nest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632152 Wed, 30 May 2012 03:06:09 +0000 nancylee 632152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your outfits...and, as a fellow empty-nester, I feel your pain. We've been empty-nesters for 1-2 years now, and are just now starting to transition from the "sniff sniff...it's so quiet" phase to the champagne-drinking "hey, this is sorta nice" phase. Sending you a hug. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632143 Wed, 30 May 2012 03:00:03 +0000 MsMary 632143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is just spectacular! I always love the tub-balancing, and the outfits and the inspiration pics are just fantastic!! Hugs to you as you get used to your empty nest!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632115 Wed, 30 May 2012 02:35:39 +0000 sarah 632115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just THINKING about you and your bathroom, and wondering when we'd get to see the two of you again! I LOVE these outfits - that tote is TDF (I can't believe you got it at the Hallmark Store). I'm sure it must feel very strange to be on your own. I dread that day. Hang in there, and try to enjoy your newfound freedom! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-632054 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:52:47 +0000 Jaime 632054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so great in your outfits and you pose so elegantly on your bathtub! I am far from an empty nest but can already imagine what a shock that will be. But also an opportunity - I hope! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-631989 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:11:06 +0000 Angie 631989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Queen Tub Balancer! I have missed you so much!!</p> <p>You look sensational despite your sad heart. (((HUGS))). I cannot stand to be separted from my sweetie or doggies - so I hear you. You need to spend more time in NYC with DD </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-631959 Wed, 30 May 2012 00:40:11 +0000 morethanbeige 631959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the fun pics and great color combinations. Beautiful blouse in #1. I really like it with the white. YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-631956 Wed, 30 May 2012 00:32:25 +0000 Debora 631956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, empty-dog-bed syndrome definitely counts! Our pets are our family, too. I am getting a lot of mileage out of my Joie top! I'm so happy Angie encouraged me to get it last year. I wish yours had worked out for you.</p> <p>Dianthus, yes it's the Joie blouse from last year's NAS. I love it and have paired it several times with the yellow skirt. I would love to see your two pieces styled together! Thanks for your words of support and best wishes to both you and your son this summer.</p> <p>Marija, I don't think we've met yet. Welcome to the forum and thank you so much for your kind words! What a pretty name you have!</p> <p>Joy, thanks for reminding me of the fun reunions to come! My son was given permission to finish up school three weeks early so he could attend Spring Training. I am so eagerly awaiting having him home, even for such a short time, for his graduation in two weeks. Kindrex is coming too, and I can't wait to have a houseful! </p> <p>Rae, thank you so much! The bag is actually an inexpensive tote that I picked up at the Hallmark store, of all places! I wasn't sure if I would tire of the color orange by the end of the season and didn't want to spend a lot of $$ on it. I'm attaching a close-up for you. The brand is Mellow World.</p> <p>Shannon, thank you! I will hold your hand when it is your turn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-631939 Tue, 29 May 2012 23:33:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 631939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your inspiration pics Debora ! Your outfits are colour and chic and you look gorgeous. I'll be going through the empty nest thing in a few years and I'm not looking forward to it, no matter how normal it is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-631922 Tue, 29 May 2012 23:00:21 +0000 rae 631922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're inspirations are at once adorable and heartwrenching! The results are just hands-down fab. Is the bag in #1 the Steve Madden tote that comes in all the candy colors? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-631918 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:55:56 +0000 Anonymous 631918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! Your inspiration pictures are adorable. You will get used to the quiet in time. Then it's a shock (but fun) when they return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-631917 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:55:09 +0000 marija 631917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't imagine an empty nest right now... but I know it will be difficult when the time comes. You, my dear, have a lovely figure which is perfectly suited to these outfits. I think your choice of colour is fresh and fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-631894 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:38:29 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 631894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is that the Joie silk blouse? If so, I have the same one. I also have a halogen seemed skirt in yellow.</p> <p>My son is turning 24 in October and graduated from University in December. He and a few friends have leased a house for mid-June so he will be gone in less than three weeks. It has just been the two of us for most of his life. I feel teary writing that down. </p> <p>I love the outfit and plan to use it for inspiration. Great use of color and your inspiration pics are too cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-empty-nest#post-631889 Tue, 29 May 2012 22:34:08 +0000 CocoLion 631889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so fun and sweet, I love the cartoons and the way you were inspired by the pictures. Great outfits and color combinations. I like the way you have gotten so much mileage from that Joie top, I ended up returning mine, my stylist niece thought it was too long on me.</p> <p>I never had any kids but, I really miss my pets when I am gone for a few days. More of an empty dog bed syndrome. Does that count? </p>