https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:07:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve/page/2#post-1171627 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:32:02 +0000 Alassë 1171627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That lipstick is stunning on you, and burgundy + gray looks fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve/page/2#post-1168849 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 01:06:23 +0000 Jjsloane 1168849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous in that color red! I love the owl ( I just added an owl pendant to my jewelry collection). I wore a Heart sweater on Valentines day but it was navy on green so I stood out a bit.&nbsp;.&nbsp;<br />This one:&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hannaandersson.com/style.asp?styleid=40672&amp;clr=Y48">http://www.hannaandersson.com/.....38;clr=Y48</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve/page/2#post-1168816 Mon, 17 Feb 2014 00:24:38 +0000 E 1168816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, thank you so much for coming back &amp; talking about colour. It's deeply important to me as well, and I love seeing someone out and about in just the right ones for them. I loved your story, and&nbsp;it thrills me to no end that see that in my outfit too. Isn't that blog fabulous?&nbsp;</p> <p>JAileen, how wonderful you were able to go visit her as an adult! I hope you didn't think I'm implying wild animals should be pets or be carried around or anything. I respect their wildness &amp; their own natures &amp; I can imagine the fear, from both the owl and you. It's so difficult when you can't explain what's going on! But I suspect there was still a bit of magic in the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve/page/2#post-1168629 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:20:49 +0000 JAileen 1168629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We took the baby great horned owl to a wild animal infirmary where she was raised to adulthood, and released. We visited her the week before she was scheduled to be released and she looked beautiful. I had her sitting in my lap for a half hour as we drove to the center. I was afraid of her and I'm sure she was afraid of us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve/page/2#post-1168601 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:02:23 +0000 Ornella 1168601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I came back to read the full intro post as the last time I only checked the photos. You do wear your heart on the sleeve and this community is richer for it, and for&nbsp;your presence. Your outfit -&nbsp;it&nbsp;is a bigger&nbsp;delight the more I look at it.&nbsp;<br />Your devotion to wearing the pieces which have a story is so moving. It's a whole new meaning to <i>layers</i> in dressing.</p> <p>I've been thinking a lot about colours lately and this is a perfect example of the perfect match - when the person wears the right colour my heart sings. I don't know why some colours work on some people, but I know my gut reaction to the right thing.&nbsp;A few days ago I was having a tea at a small bakery shop, when the lady walked in. I immediately notice women who have the same soft skin like my late mum's and the same shade of her ginger hair. But that was not all.&nbsp;This lady had a beautiful bright teal coat on and I could not take my eyes off her. Then she sat down, took the coat off to reveal the dark pink jacket and turquoise scarf. I could feel my heart beating faster just looking at all those colours, I was transfixed. Everything was just right for her, on her. All her colours made me feel alive just looking them on her, around her.</p> <p>That's how I see&nbsp;this colour on you.</p> <p>And thank you for the wonderful link. There's a&nbsp;whole section there devoted to Inspiring Woman!&nbsp;It's a sort of discovery that makes me wish the day is longer than 24 hours, so I can read it all in one go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve/page/2#post-1168551 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:10:06 +0000 E 1168551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thank you FuzzyLogic! Your description of the owl made me laugh.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you find it Astrid. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Karie I bought it off Amazon for about $3 total. In case you want to give it a try!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Suz! I &nbsp;I love cranberry and raspberry colours &amp; can wear them as long as they're not too bright, but can you believe I don't have any in my wardrobe? Just haven't come across them while thrifting unfortunately. I do keep an eye out though. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>JAileen, wow! Did you deliver it to a rescue group or nurse it yourself? I believe baby birds are difficult to keep alive, but what a precious encounter. There's an Eastern Screech Owl somewhere in our yard or a neighbour's that I hear calling a lot at night. And I've seen owls on some of my woodsy park walks, but not very often. They're fascinating animals. That necklace is stunning; sadly, I don't wear my necklaces as often as my brooches (a lot of my necklines are necklace friendly) so I don't know if I'd get enough wear out of it. Perhaps the long chain would let me wear it over higher necklines though, like Astrid's fabulous recent outfit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Viva!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168412 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 16:05:49 +0000 viva 1168412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very sweet all around and love the lipstick! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168409 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 15:58:47 +0000 JAileen 1168409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your pin. We found a baby owl last year so I feel a special affinity to them. That color is lovely on you, too.</p> <p>For an anatomical heart, I found one on etsy:</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80042691/anatomical-heart-necklace-antique-silver?ref=sr_gallery_5&#038;ga_search_query=anatomical+heart&#038;ga_order=most_relevant&#038;ga_view_type=gallery&#038;ga_ship_to=US&#038;ga_ref=auto1&#038;ga_search_type=all" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/80.....h_type=all</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168387 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 15:32:15 +0000 Suz 1168387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That rich red is beautiful on you. I'll bet you can also wear the cranberries and raspberry tones. Stunning with the new lipstick. And I also love your owl with it.&nbsp;</p> <p>So sorry you've been having increased health woes. I hope you start to feel better very soon.&nbsp;</p> <p>You are lovely! Like Red Riding Hood without the hood. Maybe after she conquered the wolf and felt brave enough to show her face.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168320 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:22:23 +0000 Karie 1168320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the info on the lip color, I might have to check those out. The one you are wearing looks fantastic on you, as does the color of the cardi. And the dress is beautiful!&nbsp;<br />I like Gigi's explanation of the rule of thirds in regards to your outfit. I'm going to apply that to my own outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168298 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 10:41:24 +0000 Astrid 1168298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! I'm going to check the lippie out the next time I'm drugstore shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168234 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 04:09:02 +0000 fuzzylogic 1168234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That outfit is so wonderfully you, E! Lovely proportions, gorgeous colour palette, curiously banged up owl :-). Great to see you back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168221 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 03:55:28 +0000 E 1168221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thnx GP! I love your lush &amp;&nbsp;romantic style too. I've had health problems for most of my life, so I've learned to adapt. Just explaining why I can't always be very active on the forum!</p> <p>Shevia, isn't it just the funniest looking owl ever? Hard to imagine it could actually hunt with that face. Good thing it just has to stay on my clothes instead! hehe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168186 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 03:10:42 +0000 Jaime 1168186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how the owl is looking up at you! You look lovely in burgundy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168046 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 00:06:44 +0000 goldenpig 1168046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In love with your style!&nbsp;<br /><div>You look gorgeous in burgundy! And the owl is adorable.<br />Sorry you're sick.<br />Hope that this is the year for you to find good health and true love!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1168028 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 23:14:20 +0000 E 1168028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Carter, thnx! Perhaps ponte skinnies are the solution to your legging search?</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Thistle!</div><div><br /></div><div>ABC, those are such kind words, both about Rachel McAdams &amp; my attitude. Thank you! :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thnx Ornella! I wish I found it more often; I always keep a lookout while thrifting.</div><div><br /></div><div>Astrid, it's L'Oreal Spicy Pink. (The other 2 I love are both Revlon lip butters: Berry Smoothie &amp; Sugarplum.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Neel!</div><div><br /></div><div>Jewell, so kind of you to say that! I'll have to try to whip up some more burgundy &amp; grey combos.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Diane, thank you!</div><div><br /></div><div>Beth Ann, I agree: red &amp; grey seem to play so well together. Burgundy seems to go with so many colours! The only one I don't wear it with in my closet is navy blue, but I would wear it with jeans, so maybe I'm just being silly.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Angie! Hope the fashion show vewing is going well. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Aubergine, the poor owl went through the wash last year, which is why he's a bit banged up. But I love his strangeness, hehe, so I'm quite glad I found him! (He was hiding in a purse, and I worried I'd permanently misplaced him.) Thanks for the outfit feedback!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167813 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:34:52 +0000 Anonymous 1167813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear you've been feeling bad! This looks like a perfect Valentine's outfit without being too overly sweet, the burgundy and the new lipstick look beautiful on you, and the owl pin just rules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167808 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:20:08 +0000 Angie 1167808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More thumbs up for the burgundy and lippie. Gorgeous on you. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167767 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 16:26:14 +0000 Beth Ann 1167767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Red and grey are a classic and harmonious combination.&nbsp; I think the layering proportions work well here and suit your style and frame beautifully.&nbsp; Love the lippy!&nbsp; It lights up your eyes!</p> <p>Sorry you've hit a bit of a rough patch health wise --- I hope your feel stronger soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167670 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 14:08:05 +0000 Anonymous 1167670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely outfit! I really like the soft burgundy and grey. Nice lipstick too. I hope you health continues to improve. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167644 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:43:34 +0000 Jewell 1167644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E, this is one of my faves of yours! The colors are stunning on you, and I think you nailed the proportions. I'm happy to hear that you are feeling better. Your WIW posts are always so well thought out and fun to read. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167620 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 12:59:33 +0000 Neel 1167620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that burgundy is a beautiful color on you!! And with the grey dress its just lovely :). You look perfectly dressed for Vday </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167603 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 11:48:39 +0000 Astrid 1167603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad your feeling better! You look lovely, I really like your outfit. I'm also wearing Birkenstocks at home, it's just more comfortable on the cold floors and I don't like slippers which make my feet too hot. May I ask what brand and color the lipstick is? I think we have similar coloring and this looks like the perfect shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167587 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:08:11 +0000 Ornella 1167587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You glow in this colour.</p> <p>I will get back to read the whole post and undoubtedly enjoy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167498 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 04:18:51 +0000 abc 1167498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! It's Rachel McAdams you remind me of! Couldn't pinpoint it but TG is so right. </p> <p>Gray and burgundy look great together and also on you. Love the gold touches. Classy. </p> <p>Your attitude is so positive. I admire it and you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167469 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 03:51:57 +0000 Thistle 1167469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely owl brooch. Pretty vintage look that you well.</p> <p>Glad you are feeling better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167436 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 03:33:26 +0000 carter 1167436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you're feeling better! I love these colors on you, and I really like the leggings under the dress. I've always liked this look, but I have such a hard time finding leggings that don't highlight every bump and bulge in my knee area. You look terrific! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167423 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 03:23:12 +0000 E 1167423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks TG! I've never heard that before (the only actress people have mentioned is Reese Witherspoon, mainly when I was in college &amp; dyeing my hair a lighter blonde), but I feel very complimented by a Rachel McAdams comparison! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167331 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 02:09:40 +0000 Helena 1167331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You remind me of&nbsp;Rachel McAdams - &nbsp;have you heard that? I love your vintage-y look - it's really perfect on you. Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-heart-on-my-sleeve#post-1167327 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 02:06:48 +0000 E 1167327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gigi, thank you! I never know whether open cardis 'count' either, hehe. But I like your analysis of thirds: that's a good thing to keep in mind!</p> <p>MG, I agree that the darker lipstick feels more fairy tale like, which is why I wanted one for so long. But what's funny is it doesn't look dark at all in the tube! No wonder I didn't have any luck with real burgundies. My hair is getting long, but I'm not growing it out so much as I haven't been able to schedule a cut in awhile. ;)&nbsp;I was letting it get longer for my sister's wedding, but that was a month ago now, so I'm definitely overdo for one. My hair's just not thick enough to look good long without a lot of work!</p> <p>Gryffin, thank you. Sadly, I'm chronically ill, a la a 19th century invalid aunt/sister, but hopefully with less complaining. There are better and worse periods though, so I think I'm entering a better one. Yay! All of your compliments are so kind!</p> <p>Thanks Gracie! I'm glad the combination works to your eye. :)&nbsp;I haven't searched very hard for an anatomical heart brooch: hopefully I'll just run across one eventually. I want a metal one, and the ones I've seen tend to be paper or plastic. </p> <p>Joy, I loved hearing about little girls wearing trousers under their dresses! I had no idea they had to wear dresses/skirts all of the time; that must have gotten tiresome. It is painted wood panelling; it was painted when I moved in, so I just painted over the old paint &amp; hoped for the best. It worked quite well! One coat covered it (the old paint was beige) &amp; dried firm. It does scratch easily though.</p>