https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:17:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487673 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:45:55 +0000 Angie 487673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both KILLER pieces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487564 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:38:16 +0000 Anonymous 487564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think so! My mother was trained in color theory and she would pick people's individual colors based on their hair, skin, eyes and the natural red on the inside of their lips. She always said those were a person's flop proof colors. Then, holding swatches of those four colors in her hand, she'd procede to choose the rest of their colors by holding them up against her vast array of swatches to see which ones 'went' with them the best. She would fine tune her choices even further by choosing texture. She told me, "If you wear black, wear it in a velvet or corduroy texture, never something shiny and wear it away from your face or softened by a few inches of skin showing at the neckline." </p> <p>I think the purples/reds/berries that you've been wearing are very flattering on you, especially with the blacks and greys. They all harmonize so well together and with your coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487548 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:20:26 +0000 Transcona Shannon 487548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire - I've actually been thinking about my previous post about adding more colour to my wardrobe - although I still think I want to do that some, I really do love black, white and tray and don't see myself straying too far from those. I also find when I wear gray/charcoal, people always comment on how it looks great with my hair so it must be a good colour for me. Your WIW today was all black with white/gray and it looked smashing on you! Maybe this Jamie Lee is on to something??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487544 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:17:09 +0000 Anonymous 487544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is Verrrrrrrrry Interesting, Shannon! I'm kinda going in that direction myself!</p> <p>ed. With the clothing colors matching/going with my hair....not the haircut! Yet anyway. Never say never, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487538 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:13:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 487538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much Amy, Vicki, Rute, Una, MaryK, Kelly, Sylvie, Rae, Rachylou, and Claire - I appreciate all your kind words. You are all doing so much for my self confidence, you have no idea!</p> <p>Claire - that's actually what my hairdresser calls my style - the Jamie Lee cut! I read an article once that the only colour clothes Jamie Lee Curtis buys is black, white and gray so that everything mixes and matches and she knows those are the colours that look best on her (her only exception is the odd dress for the red carpet). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487397 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:47:31 +0000 Anonymous 487397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SHANNON! I am *jumping up and down* happy for you and these SUPER FAB new items!!!!! I can REALLY appreciate the excitement of thrifting a beautifully made item that would (if bought new) be totally out of budget (in fact, it brings a happy tear to my eye). To find it in *your* color with a lining pattern that you just love is about as probable as getting struck with lightning. Twice.</p> <p>You are really finding your way here. The red is incredible on you and the lurex sweater brings out the lovely tones in your hair. You know what? You are starting to get a very spunky "Jamie Lee Curtis" kind of vibe going on and I think it suits you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487297 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:43:44 +0000 rachylou 487297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't resist anything Little Red. Little Red invokes the White Goddess.</p> <p>FANTASTIC sweater, btw, and the make-up is totally on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487296 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:38:26 +0000 rae 487296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BIG, BIG scores here! The coat is beautiful, but I can't get over that sweater! The charcoal and silver are beyond fab with your hair, and the zipper details are the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487262 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:51:08 +0000 Sylvie 487262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Both the coat and sweater are amazing on you. That consignment store is a gem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487250 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:25:22 +0000 kellygirl 487250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous, Shannon! You sure seem to have your style down these days. You are stunning in that lurex sweater! Love the coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487246 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:23:02 +0000 MsMary 487246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh! Two HUGE wins here!! That coat looks like it was made just for you, and the top is sparklicious!! You look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487245 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:21:37 +0000 catgirl 487245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Drooling over the red coat - what a spectacular find... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487229 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:06:38 +0000 rute 487229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in red! Love it!<br /> Love the make up and the hair.. well.. and the top and everything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487223 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:04:15 +0000 Vicki 487223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, your SMILE says it all! You look beautiful in the new red coat and I'm glad you traveled to Planet Lurex, because it's so fab on you. I think your lip gloss is an excellent choice, too, and yes, I NOTICED what was on your wrist...love that MK bracelet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487218 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:01 +0000 Amy 487218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! The coat looks really nice. It's a great color, sure to ward off the winter doldrums.</p> <p>I must say I really like the gap sweater on you too. I can't decide if it's the color or the neckline that makes it an especially fab piece on you. Maybe it's both. In any case, wear it and love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487214 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:55:30 +0000 Transcona Shannon 487214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Ornella - this top is new. Just came to Gap last week. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it and it's so soft - you must go try it on - I insist!</p> <p>Suz - this new consignment shop if fantastic! This lady is very particular about what comes into her store. I can see it being a favourite haunt of mine.</p> <p>Thanks for your kind words Parsley - I'm learning to relax in front of the camera so feel like smiling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487177 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:07:36 +0000 Parsley 487177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you look great in both the red jacket and the sparkly sweater!</p> <p>And your best accessory is your dazzling smile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487172 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:02:39 +0000 Ornella 487172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't ready anything yet (I like to initially check the photos unaffected by the points raised) and all I ca say is that you look better and better. Or, should I say, happier, more glowing, by each new post.</p> <p>What a cute coat and I am swooning over what a great grey top and the bracelet! Can you please look away so I can steal them thankyouverymuch?</p> <p>Shannon, you rock!</p> <p>Now, I'm off to actually read the post and also your tread about skincare - you have beautiful skin (I know I've seen that thread before, but I only just glanced over it).</p> <p>ETA:<br /> I've read the intro... so, this is a new top?? That means I may be lured to Gap after some 2-3 years!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487171 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:01:56 +0000 Suz 487171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you look spectacular! What fantastic finds! It sounds as if that consignment store is really wonderful. </p> <p>The red coat is gorgeous on you and the hood is so cute! What a great addition to your wardrobe. Don't you just love a red coat in winter? I'll bet you can wear this one with pencil skirts, too. </p> <p>And the sweater is making me envious! That is really lovely on you. So much fun and a bit festive, too. I love the way it echoes your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-little-red-riding-hood#post-487164 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:53:14 +0000 Transcona Shannon 487164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this beautiful red wool coat at my new favourite consignment store on Saturday. The lady who owns the store said it was from one of her long-standing clients and had never been worn. In fact, the little envelope with the extra buttons was still in the pocket of the coat. The quality of the coat is excellent with double stitched seams, well attached buttons, fabulous lining and I absolutely love the plaid inside of the large hood. It’s the perfect length over pants and jeans and has nice large front pockets. I also scored a soft lilac coloured Calvin Klein cashmere blazer with a peplum style back and a gorgeous Club Monaco heavy green tweed cropped riding jacket with a wide shawl-type collar – both of these are at the tailor’s getting the sleeves shortened and will be debuted in the next couple of weeks.</p> <p>The sweater is a new purchase from Gap and my first foray into the world of lurex. This sweater is so soft and cozy. The sweater is a dark charcoal colour with silver lurex threads running through (it also comes in a denim blue colour). The sleeves are elbow length with a slight dolman shape. But the most interesting part of the sweater is the boatneck collar with the gold zippers on each shoulder. It gives it a slight edgy feel and the zippers can actually be undone so that the sweater slips off the shoulders and goes across the chest and you wear a coloured tank underneath. It’s kinda cool and very different for me. I wore my favourite Michael Kors gold woven bracelet and my Lia Sophia mixed metals ring to pick up on the gold of the zippers. On the bottom just my trusty black wide leg work trousers, nothing special.</p> <p>I’m doing my version of a nude lip – trying out MAC Lipglass in Viva Glam.</p> <p>Coat: Utex (thrifted)<br /> Sweater: Gap<br /> Trousers: Cleo Petites<br /> Shoes: Clarks<br /> Bracelet: Michael Kors<br /> Ring: Lia Sophia </p>