https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:49:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do/page/2#post-1243553 Tue, 06 May 2014 16:06:19 +0000 NDMom 1243553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;Merwoman....I just popped by into your thread and read your response to our glasses conundrum. &nbsp;Ha Ha.... Just so you know, I follow your technique! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do/page/2#post-1242587 Mon, 05 May 2014 18:22:02 +0000 merwoman 1242587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More great travel advice - thank you ladies! Sounds like a great blog LBD&nbsp; - I remember a blog targeted for engineers in the kitchen.&nbsp; Very methodical and precise! </p> <p>Beth - the packing is a bit like 'it ain't over till it's over' - and then there's always something that can be removed. I'm keeping my eye on the weather... Glad the travel posts are useful - I know I will be referring back to them so I can remember how I combined things :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do/page/2#post-1242506 Mon, 05 May 2014 16:23:28 +0000 BethL 1242506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, wow, merwoman! I missed your first post and just went back to catch up. Terrific travel capsule! I'm going to favorite both of these threads, so that I can refer back to them. You look great in all your outfits - attractive, sharp, and also comfortable. I also like seeing how you pared it down at the end. Brava! I love your new 'do as well. Have a great time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do/page/2#post-1242494 Mon, 05 May 2014 16:13:30 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1242494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look just darling! &nbsp;</p> <p>When I travel, sometimes I am great about shopping, and sometimes I am absolutely a bad little shopping elf. &nbsp; I find if I plan carefully, and work in some fun or dressy pieces, I am less inclined to make impulse buys while travelling.</p> <p>A couple of years ago, I read a post from a style blogger who would buy and pack a bright new top and scarf that fit her style and color specs,&nbsp;before travelling. &nbsp; She said it gave her the same rush of having something new to wear, without making impulsive or emotional purchased while travelling. &nbsp; I wish I could remember the blog. &nbsp; She referred herself to a nerd or geek, and is an engineer. &nbsp; Anyone know which blog I am thinking of? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do/page/2#post-1242487 Mon, 05 May 2014 16:06:42 +0000 merwoman 1242487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again for your very kind words ladies! Only &nbsp;have a few minutes to respond - but had to chime in to ND mom - too funny! Yes I wonder about that all the time - whether to stick the arm under the hair bits or leave it over top!!<br />My hair stylist says it shoud &nbsp;go under - but I disagree. I generally go with under on the left side (where the bangs sweep over to) and over the right ( origin of the sweep). Who knew it could be soo complicated :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do/page/2#post-1242464 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:30:33 +0000 Elizabeth P 1242464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this is fantastic!&nbsp; I didn't comment on your other thread, wanted to check it out when I had more time, but then forgot :).&nbsp; Great to see it all now.</p> <p>You are making me think some citron has to come into my closet this year - not a colour I've ever really considered, but so many fabbers have made it look so good!!</p> <p>And you are brave for all the white pants.&nbsp; Let us know how that goes ;-)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242457 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:24:14 +0000 Eliza 1242457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adore that haircut. &nbsp;Wow! &nbsp;The sweater looks great and all those carryon items look amazing. &nbsp;</p> <p>I do well with certain kinds of shopping when traveling. &nbsp;While I may go with a list of what I hope to find in my head, I keep an open mind because so much depends on luck and where the wandering takes you. &nbsp;I have had good luck with earrings (but don't go for "mega" jewelry&nbsp;splurges when away) and accessories. &nbsp;I rarely choose to spend much time in dressing rooms when away, though I have on occasion. Bags and belts often work out. &nbsp;I like small shops that make it easy to focus and move on if not interested.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have a great trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242442 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:13:59 +0000 Janet 1242442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your new hair! So cool! </p> <p>Great sweater and looks like you are an expert at packing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242441 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:10:39 +0000 Beth Ann 1242441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous hair!&nbsp; Love the sweater, too.&nbsp; Lightweight layers are perfect for traveling, and it looks like you have limited the color palette to keep things interchangeable.&nbsp; I would suggest you travel with a stainstick, since you're packing a good amount of lighter items.&nbsp; I always manage to spill something on myself.&nbsp; Tide-to-go or Shout wipes can help make these go away without an expensive and time consuming trip to a laundry, or hanging wet items around a hotel room! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242434 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:06:59 +0000 viva 1242434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the haircut, and your clothes are fantastic. Love your aesthetic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242432 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:06:00 +0000 NDMom 1242432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I wanted to ask if you are like me and trying to decide if the longer side should go under or over your specs? &nbsp;Ha ha....such problems, I have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242430 Mon, 05 May 2014 15:04:34 +0000 NDMom 1242430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MerWoman.....we are hair twins....just different colors. &nbsp;Yours looks absolutely perfect on you! &nbsp;As Angie says, Killer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242410 Mon, 05 May 2014 14:41:56 +0000 merwoman 1242410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thankas erika and jackie!<br />You are so right about the pre-shopping Jackie! Although I have found since YLF came into my life, that at least the pre-shopping is not &nbsp;garment/footwear heavy. &nbsp;I used to buy practically a new wardrobe...and then never wear it again. &nbsp;Now I feel I have a wardrobe that covers my basics and is travel ready.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242360 Mon, 05 May 2014 13:30:45 +0000 jackiec 1242360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab haircut! Love the sweater too! Great job on packing - that's the biggest job right there. I. Guilty of pre-trip shopping as well as during-trip shopping....have fun!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242357 Mon, 05 May 2014 13:26:47 +0000 Erikajl 1242357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want your hair. Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242330 Mon, 05 May 2014 12:57:44 +0000 merwoman 1242330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the 'do' love ladies!<br />Brilliant idea MK - 'the things they left behind' (sounds like a novel)&nbsp;- especially if they are being upgraded.<br />Hope your trip/retreat is going well Suz!<br />You made me chuckle Dianne - I do love them spots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242245 Mon, 05 May 2014 10:33:48 +0000 Anonymous 1242245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great 'do' and I love the spotty shirt layered under your sweater. I think the proportions are spot on (pun intended :)). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242183 Mon, 05 May 2014 06:18:31 +0000 Suz 1242183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your cut is fantastic!! Just love it. And your packing skills are equally fab. Have a wonderful trip.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242102 Mon, 05 May 2014 02:56:05 +0000 MsMary 1242102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG the 'do!!&nbsp; LOVE!!!!!!!</p> <p>I love to shop while traveling, and I have been known to <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-vacation-wardrobe-and-where-it-ended-up-had-to-share" rel="nofollow">leave things behind</a> to make room in my suitcase for new acquisitions!&nbsp; Have a wonderful trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242037 Mon, 05 May 2014 02:08:10 +0000 merwoman 1242037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shevia! You're so right - there are so many aspects to the shopping experience! I love people watching as well,it's fascinating watching the interactions and seeing what they wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242028 Mon, 05 May 2014 01:58:31 +0000 Jaime 1242028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the haircut and the sweater looks fantastic! I love shopping when I travel but mostly to see what the stores look like and the shoppers. I only do heavy duty shopping when I am in New York - land of free returns! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242026 Mon, 05 May 2014 01:55:07 +0000 merwoman 1242026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:-) thanks Caro! The knit seems verrry popular around here as it disappeared from the stores quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242015 Mon, 05 May 2014 01:42:10 +0000 Caro in Oz 1242015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the hair &amp; the knit &amp;&nbsp;bow to your packing skills </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1242013 Mon, 05 May 2014 01:40:00 +0000 merwoman 1242013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Marmee! I still have a few more days until I leave...but now I feel ready </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1241995 Mon, 05 May 2014 01:23:55 +0000 Marmee 1241995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great new cut, and I love the sweater on you!</p> <p>The capsule looks good, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1241992 Mon, 05 May 2014 01:20:42 +0000 merwoman 1241992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Aida - I feel sassy in it :-)</p> <p>The white oxfords are fantastically comfortable, but sadly I bought them and the exact same pair in cognac last year from Rudsak.&nbsp; I just checked their website: <a href="http://www.rudsak.com/en/women/women-footwear" rel="nofollow">http://www.rudsak.com/en/women/women-footwear</a>&nbsp;some nice footwear options.....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1241987 Mon, 05 May 2014 01:12:05 +0000 merwoman 1241987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ </p> <p>Carter, I love checking out grocery stores as well - they're so much fun.&nbsp; You'll have a great time shopping in Paris and London - fantastic clothes and food shops in both cities.</p> <p>Thanks Zibbets, I think we are both citron lovers!&nbsp;- I put together a post&nbsp; <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule-for-italy" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-for-italy</a>&nbsp;wearing the items. The citron/grey thingie is a pair of trousers - which just come to life with the citron sweater.</p> <p>Carla - light bulb moment - that's a great descriptor for me, thank you!&nbsp;I see the same undercurrent in you as well.</p> <p>High five sweater twin! Sveta - what colour did you get? Maybe the citron/white one? Hope the weather improves so you can take it out for a spin!</p> <p>Thanks Una!&nbsp; Great packing strategy. I figure as long as I have a functioning credit card, there is no problem that can't be solved.I have to admit that I am a bit more concerned about medications - you know you are getting 'older'&nbsp; when your cosmetics bag contains more pills than make up!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1241986 Mon, 05 May 2014 01:09:54 +0000 Aida 1241986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! Love the new 'do, super sassy. Great outfit too. Your travel capsule looks cheerful. I don't buy much when traveling, unless it's something that leaves no decision questions. Those white oxfords are awesome, may I ask what they are and if recent? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1241969 Mon, 05 May 2014 00:45:44 +0000 catgirl 1241969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing hair! I tend to do one shopping day when I travel. I bring as little as possible on trips so I can pack new items! And I always do only a carry-on so I'm not out of control! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-for-trial-packing-and-new-do#post-1241964 Mon, 05 May 2014 00:38:49 +0000 Sveta 1241964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the "do" and high five on being sweater twins (although mine is waiting on the warmer weather )<br />The travel capsule looks good. I am the same with shopping overseas, I do hate to make decisions on the spot and not being able to return later. </p>