https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 20:06:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for#post-1908416 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:21:35 +0000 Vix 1908416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni Z -- </b>Thank you! I can't sew but I do wield a mean hand with binder clips so luckily can collaborate with talented tailors on the more intense alterations! Pucci-by-the-yard was my shorthand for saying the scarf is made from authentic Pucci silk but not a Pucci. It's insanely heavy/luxe...I can't imagine wearing clothing made from it. [Who am I kidding? Of course I can. ;)]</p> <p>Long version: Several years ago when I was in the fabric shops a lot I spied the bolt, fell in love etc (habit of mine). But even as a remnant bolt is was $100/yard! A year later it was "clearance" priced at around $45/yd. So I bought a tiny amount and had it sewn into what you see here.</p> <p><b>Angie -- </b>Thank you! Waving to you from sodden lands. The Hair prefers dry weather so right now a bit fed up with it but overall ready to celebrate 3 years dye-free soon. Feeling the need for patterns right now and luckily the top and bomber were someone else's "trash" [secondhand purchase] and my treasure.</p> <p><b>Jussie and Cardiff Girl </b>-- Thank you both! The last several months have seen me way too casual for my tastes and it was getting me down. Luckily IRL I have a few friends who noticed and said I should make the push to glam up a bit. CG I'm ready for my convertible ride in Cannes...Mr Vix might throw up on those curves, though!</p> <p><b>Mainelady -- </b>Thank you! As you know I'm not that far ahead of you with the hair...you'll be there soon and it's a fun adventure! Looking forward to seeing what your twin-sister-shopping yields. You see I had to buy my own blue sky!</p> <p><b>Suz -- </b>Thank you and yes! Luckily before I stopped dying I started buying prints with light tones to extend their seasonal use. So I still have a few favorites in the closet to help out. But for new prints I find lighter notes are more a necessity than an option. ;)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet -- </b>Well thank you but this natural lighting spot makes my skin look better (pores blown out!) and hair worse (more coarse). I'm very conflicted, ha. Both are a bit further from the extremes but yes I am an SPF 50 woman. You know I think you'd look awesome with your natural colors so if you jump we'll catch ya!</p> <p>I will say the skin thing is why I'm pretty rabid about finding and wearing colors that flatter!</p> <p><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for#post-1908373 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 14:36:00 +0000 Janet 1908373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that bomber! You’re looking fabulous — I always love your print selections. </p> <p>You almost make me want to let my gray hair grow out, but unfortunately I lack your gorgeous skin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for#post-1908365 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 14:09:17 +0000 Suz 1908365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOooh!! That blue top in #1 is stunning on you. Love with the hair! Don't you find that patterns with bits of white, light grey, or very pale blue are fabulous with the grey? They work in a whole new way. I am no longer buying any pattern that does not include some "light" tone like that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the abstract print bomber, too. Gorgeous.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for#post-1908291 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 09:42:29 +0000 Mainelady 1908291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful spring! Your outfits has pizzazz and your hair........stunning! Thank you for bringing us some spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for#post-1908265 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 08:47:33 +0000 Cardiff girl 1908265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are definitely channelling a 50 s filmstar vibe here,very glam! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for#post-1908255 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 08:02:53 +0000 jussie 1908255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your style! Very glam and classy. A bit artsy too. Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for#post-1908235 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 05:05:33 +0000 Angie 1908235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All these pattered items are lovely on you, <b>Vix.</b> And your salt and pepper hair is GORGEOUS.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for#post-1908221 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 04:15:41 +0000 Jenni NZ 1908221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All gorgeous. What is Pucci-by-the-yard? I like the blue silk shirt and the altered bomber the best. I'm impressed by your alterations? Mine involve hand-sewing hems and sleeve cuffs is all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-hello-is-it-spring-youre-looking-for#post-1908156 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 01:28:05 +0000 Vix 1908156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDZcqBgCS74">With credit to Mr Lionel Ritchie&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Hello again YLFers --</p> <p>[I'm pretty much limited to non-ideal selfies right now. Sorry for weird proportions]</p> <p>It's cold temps and rain here and like many (including the poor beleaguered blossoms) I'm over it.&nbsp;</p> <p>WHAT DO WE WANT? SPRING!<br />WHEN DO WE WANT IT? NOW!</p> <p>I have some new combos I'm eager to try but...no way. Below are a few of the semi-seasonal looks I've been able to do without freezing.</p> <p>Thanks for getting me inspired!</p> <p><b>Photo 1: </b>Blue silk/wool turtleneck + blue silk print top (knotted) over black jersey sheath&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Photo 2: </b>Abstract print bomber jacket post-alterations + deep green rouched jersey skirt</p> <p><b>Photo 3:</b> Jacket stock photo, which didn't really capture the boxy and blouse-y before. I had side seams taken in a bit, pockets sewn shut, and er, facing? (thing abutting zipper) removed so that when I wear it partially unzipped I get a V neckline</p> <p><b>Photo 4: </b>Repeat of green jersey skirt + Pucci-by-the-yard scarf in hair + sheer black textured banded-bottom top + wool sweater underneath!</p> </p>