https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:41:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1391752 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:54:35 +0000 catgirl 1391752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So well put together, yet looks like you just threw it on and magically looked amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1391730 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:31:56 +0000 ElleH 1391730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK Dashielle, thanks for letting me know what a carabiner is. Is it like a D ring clip thingie? Keep up the English/Aussie words I love to hear/read them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1391725 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:25:04 +0000 Vicki 1391725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I first say that you are a wonderful writer and storyteller. Love your post and love your look here for the commuter challenge you have in the NW. The windowpane playing with the white sole is just so delightfully playful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1391488 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:09:10 +0000 jackiec 1391488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are hilarious, Ann. Love your write up. Love your outfit even more!!! Those lug soles are awesome. I'd wear those in a heartbeat. Keeping it real. And looking good while at it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1391446 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:02:15 +0000 viva 1391446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this outfit! Suz is so right; it has wit. And it's just fabulous. And I am INCREDIBLY jealous that you met Kyan. Who didn't love him?????? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1391373 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 06:15:31 +0000 Neel 1391373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't have thought lugsoles could look so glamorous! Love it!</p> <p>And I so relate to the bus situation! It sent me back to the horrendous Mumbai travelling days! O_O </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1391281 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:43:07 +0000 Meow 1391281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love me some lug soles!&nbsp; A girl has to stay upright on wet pavement with slippery leaves and a crowded bus with pushy people!&nbsp; How cute are those little dainty shoes when you're splat on the ground - am I right?!&nbsp; I'm for team practicality all the way! :)&nbsp; And you have executed this with style.....plus a cute story.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1391243 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:02:07 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1391243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this look! Those boots are so cute with the outfit. What a great pair of commuter shoes! Fun story, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1391117 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 23:45:54 +0000 shedev 1391117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this, very cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1390723 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:03:15 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1390723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all the items you are wearing - great outfit.&nbsp; And I know what you mean about cold busses in the summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1390714 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:56:55 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1390714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elle, although I am American by birth, I like to think of myself as a citizen of the world Carabiners are used for climbing, hiking etc. and are useful for quickly attaching things. They come in all sizes and construction. Thanks for looking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1390463 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 07:36:34 +0000 ElleH 1390463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shoes actually look great with the outfit, which is also great. I loved reading your post. Very humorous, though perhaps not for you, bus stories. Are you English or Australian? They don't say brolly here do they? What is a carabiner? Sounds handy to have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1390460 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 07:29:05 +0000 Eliza 1390460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this from head to lug sole ! Fresh, happy, practical and perfectly put together. Way to put wet weather to work for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1390449 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 06:58:11 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1390449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Denise, that means a lot coming from you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1390444 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 06:46:30 +0000 CocoLion 1390444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it -- from head to toe. &nbsp;The Tims were ahead of the curve with the whitewall sole treatment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1390437 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 05:54:30 +0000 Jeanie 1390437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit is a feast for the eyes.....so full of texture and subtle print. &nbsp;It is fabulous! Love those boots and they are perfect with this outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1390364 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 03:28:02 +0000 Suz 1390364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, you are incredibly witty, and second, so is your outfit! I love this! Fun boots -- they look completely intentional and fashionably so with the windowpane pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1390363 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 03:23:41 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1390363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! I didn't really expect that anyone would appreciate the look, but thought I'd share just cuz. I went tromping around Nordstrom at lunch today, lol! Clodhoppers and all </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1389996 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:12:28 +0000 Elly 1389996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this look-- very real, very wearable-- Fab commuting style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1389968 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:55:04 +0000 Kristin SF 1389968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That was a fun read and don't you look both chic AND adorable! Love the outfit, looks warm and cozy. </p> <p>Ah Kyan, loved him and Queer Eye. Can you imagine shopping with him in NYC?!?! How fun that would have been! Great story!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1389963 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:53:21 +0000 Angie 1389963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keeping it short. Killer. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1389961 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:51:39 +0000 abc 1389961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was chuckling and nodding along about the bus stuff. So with you on that! I love your lug sole shoes and they seem to fit the bill nicely. And omg I loved Queer Eye, what a fun story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1389928 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:09:09 +0000 kellygirl 1389928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such a fun sense of style! You always have the most interesting pieces. I love the windowpane print pants with those boots. So fun. The moto is all kinds of awesome too. You look terrific x 1000! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1389926 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:07:24 +0000 Missey 1389926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that is some fancy, sporty dressing! You look amazing and I love it! And the story, it's te cherry on top..I loved "Queer Eye"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-keepin-it-real-w-lugsoles#post-1389922 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:51:51 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1389922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's timely blog today about lug soles and their resurgence has led me to feel compelled to keep it real and share more of what I call my "commuting outfits", which is to say, before I strip down to base layers and change into desk footwear. Today, as with most days of late, I've chosen footwear that can handle trudging through the rain, wet leaves and other detritus encountered in the city to and from the bus, as well as keep me from slipping and sliding once on said bus. As a height challenged individual, let's just say that I have additional issues which can make commuting an extreme sport. With standing room only, it is critical to get your wide stance and dual hand holds lined up BEFORE the bus driver stands on the brakes. For these reasons, I find the following to be essential for my commute. <ul> <li>Layers: some drivers keep the bus at 55F, regardless of season, so jackets and scarves in Summer are key</li> <li>Handbag: must have a crossbody strap option...seriously, it frees up the hands to either hold on for dear life, or if lucky enough to get a seat, read during the trip. I have a DVF technology bag that has a flap that you can flip up to read your tablet...but I sized down to a mini and can't use for that purpose anymore :-(</li> <li>Shoes: grip, grip and more grip, added height is a bonus so the feet have a chance of touching the floor while seated (seats are slippery, and many is the time that I've almost flown off on a fast turn)</li> <li>Umbrella: I'm one of the few, the proud, the dry Seattleites. I don't like raincoats, they ruin my outfits and are one more thing to hassle with. I use a small carabiner to attach my brolly to my handbag when I get on the bus and its too wet to put into my bag. It's either that or participate in the umbrella lending library (I kid, but seriously, does anyone really have the umbrella that they bought for more than a few days once the rain starts, or do we all inherit each others' left behinds?</li> </ul> Outfit today is black Old Navy long sleeve layering tee (v-neck), Zara windowpane pants, wool and leather sleeve moto, cashmere infinity scarf and &lt;insert ominous music&gt; black leather, lug soled, fleece lined Timberland boots that I bought years ago while on business back East, finding myself faced with piles of dirty Manhattan snow with only cute pumps to wear. Great memories keep certain pieces in my closet. I ran into Kyan Douglas (the cute  one) from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy in a jam packed Soho brunch spot, had a nice chat and came thissss close to dumping my brunch companions to go shopping with he and his partner. Had I not been with family, I probably would have more than the Tims to show for that trip! My wallet thanks me </p>