https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 06:10:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-864012 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:37:28 +0000 Tina.b 864012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! You just mastered proportions here, you look stunning. And those colours are so perfect. I should really try more purple... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863996 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:24:47 +0000 sarah 863996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning in its simplicity. I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863880 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:30:16 +0000 Aida 863880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous classic Ornella outfit! What delicious colors, I just want to eat them right up I enjoyed reading the stories behind the two scarves, how lovely to also add those memories to your day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863875 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:25:27 +0000 Mona 863875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so pretty in these rich colours. I love both of these scarves, such happy colours and patterns. So good to see your WIW after a long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863777 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:28:36 +0000 Mochi 863777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, this ensemble is lovely and has everything balanced in terms of color, texture, proportion....really stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863713 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:43:16 +0000 Angie 863713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There you go, Ornella. The best outfits happen when your happiness factor is high because they feel LIKE YOU. :)</p> <p>High five, white-shirts-are- our-tees, gal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863701 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:32:06 +0000 Ornella 863701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks caro :-)</p> <p>dianthus :: thank you too for your comment. You're kind to ask and no, I don't mind, I find that once it's out in the open it's public property anyway </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863683 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:18:11 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 863683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo the "wow". I love how you have combined colors and textures and made it feel almost serene. I think I am going to pin this outfit if you don't mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863681 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:16:58 +0000 Caro in Oz 863681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing.<br /> Love the creative way you've used the two scarves:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863677 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:14:40 +0000 Ornella 863677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann :: thank you (we were both writing at the same time). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863674 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:13:02 +0000 Ornella 863674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, Raisin, Joy :: thank you all for picking up on the elements (both outfit and wording related) which are important to me as well. I'm glad they've all grabbed your attention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863672 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:12:12 +0000 Beth Ann 863672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vibrant and polished, but casual and ready for anything! Love the pink. Has any one mentioned that amazing shade of pink? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863657 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:00:28 +0000 Anonymous 863657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just the title had me drooling! Beautiful!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863585 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:00:35 +0000 Raisin 863585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great colors on you Ornella. I love how one scarf is tucked in at your neck, and one is over the shoulder. Visually interesting! You look great in vibrant colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863582 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:57:41 +0000 Suz 863582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely stunning. Simple, yet arty (I see it coming through!!) and also classic. Gorgeous colours, Ornella. What a lovely textural mix as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863506 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:57:48 +0000 Ornella 863506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise :: to quote Mary K *plonk*. We seem to be on the opposite end of the style spectrum, which seems to be the source of a lot of inspiration. Thank you thank you :-)</p> <p>Ingun :: thank you for your kind comment. My eyes were opened to the power of white long ago, here, by Aida. And it helps I love wearing white. As does the fact I love simple, understated clothing such as button downs are (but so much potential there), which I'm now incorporating more into my casual, away-from-office life. </p> <p>JulieJohn :: BRAVO for picking up the menswear vibe from the scarf and outfit! In my crazy Jan/Feb when I was re-watching costume dramas to offset some of the stress we were going through in our house purchase process, I kept admiring <a href="http://mylusciouslife.com/wp-content/uploads/galleries/post-2302/thumbnails/med-Mr%20Darcy%20-%20mylusciouslife.com%20-%20colin%20firth.jpg">men's clothes (hello, Mr Darcy!)</a> the most and the way shirts and neckerchiefs (?) are tied, and found out that this slippery scarf does stay put the best when tied like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863487 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:41:35 +0000 JulieJohn 863487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, lovely outfit! I adore your green background as well, so artistic!</p> <p>Now, on to you. Your boots and jeans are so classy and a great fit, they make your legs look long and luscious. Your sweater's color is sumptuous, and that Irish scarf is just fun! I love the menswear vibe of the buttondown and that inner scarf. I'm going to steal that trick, probably soon, cause it's adorable.</p> <p>I clicked through to Muckross House - it looks so fantastic, and the gardens as well. I am sure you have terrific memories of a place so beautiful and serene. Thanks for the educational side-trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863475 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:35:33 +0000 Ingunn 863475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing colors, effortless style! And all those memories in one outfit, too. Just beautiful, Ornella. I am so happy to see you post WIW - please do it more often! It is so inspiring. The shirt is important here, to let all the colors shine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863457 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:24:39 +0000 CocoLion 863457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, this is a 15 out of 10. Absolutely stunning. Understated, yet so, so skillfully put together. You never cease to inspire me and I am always SO happy to see you post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863453 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:20:14 +0000 Ornella 863453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara :: necessities lead to the most creative solutions, and my need to be warm which lead to double-scarfing seem to have worked Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863411 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:40:53 +0000 Sara L. 863411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! I really like all the colors of the pieces. The bright sweater looks great with both scarves (which I would never have thought of wearing). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863345 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:47:19 +0000 Ornella 863345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit :: thank you.</p> <p>Thistle :: you are right, this is very, very happy outfit.</p> <p>Angie :: thank you, I certainly could not predict K. Perhaps what feels most like me shows easily and earns me a K? Also, I couldn't agree more, the shirt binds it all. I'm enjoying my white button-downs like never before and am exploring ways to use them instead of t-shirts like you suggested last summer when I had <strong><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/parting-of-our-ways---but-where-does-it-leave-or-take-me">tees rant</a></strong>. </p> <p>Shannon :: that's a lot of lovely attributes that make me truly happy, thank you.</p> <p>MNsara :: thank you. For me the shirt is becoming "when you don't know what'll work, white button down will". I don't know why I ever doubted its power. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863333 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:32:03 +0000 MNsara 863333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love, love, love this outfit! It has such quality elements that meld together so fantasically Perfect colors for you, and Angie is spot on (duh!) with how the white shirt pops everything into place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863321 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:25:26 +0000 Transcona Shannon 863321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is elegant, edgy, artistic and just out and out STUNNING! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863317 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:22:46 +0000 Angie 863317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER beautiful you gorgeous creature!! </p> <p>#2 is such an arty shot!! The green wall, teal camera, and all the pattern mixing. The white shirt *makes* the look. Just saying.....:)</p> <p>And your friends give you lovely gifts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863303 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:15:44 +0000 Thistle 863303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty! I love the story behind all the pieces, and they look so perfect together! Warm, cosy, fashionable, chic, and kid-friendly. You look amazing, and the happiness factor was so high with such wonderful pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863299 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:13:53 +0000 Anonymous 863299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great Ornella -- I love all the rich colours and textures. That sweater looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863297 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:11:41 +0000 Ornella 863297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Una and yes, they are amazing. The friend who gave it to me has now moved to India for 4 years for job and the first thing I told her when she broke the news of the move was "I want scarves like *that one* in every color possible" Nothing about missing her and seeing her scarcely, if at all, in the next 4 years...</p> <p>Btw, I just noticed, my camera matches the Indian scarf, LOL.</p> <p>Oh, and the hair is courtesy of winter hat purely, I take no credit for it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863289 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:08:25 +0000 catgirl 863289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Ornella - what a vibrant outfit! Just lovely and I like your hairstyle with it too. You look marvelous. So good to see an outfit post from you.</p> <p>When I go to India I buy tons of those scarves and always have a few on hand for gifts, donating to auctions, etc. They are terrific, especially because they pack down to nothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-irish-wool-and-indian-silk#post-863284 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:05:59 +0000 Ornella 863284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is what I wore last Sunday when we went to visit one of the museums in our area. It's a simple outfit, functional and kid-chasing-friendly, and contains the pieces I love very much. My outfit was dictated purely by the weather, which was freezing cold, so I opted for two trusted kinds of fabric that keep me warm: silk and wool.</p> <p>The silk scarf is a gift from my friend's trip to India and had proved itself invaluable - it's very thin, therefore easy to layer. I often wore it tucked under the turtlenecks so it's not even seen for extra warmth without any bulk. Here, I wore it tucked in the collar of the button down.</p> <p>The woolen sweater is an old purchase that I bought purely for its rich color, but it too had proved itself so useful too and my first choice when it's too cold outside.</p> <p>The big scarf is my gift to myself when we lived in Ireland. It's hand woven and must be the warmest thing I owe. I love wrapping it around my neck or just throwing over my shoulders and it makes me happy every time I wear it as it reminds me of one of my favorite places in Ireland, Killarney, and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.muckross-house.ie/mucros-weavers.html">Muckross House</a>. </p>