https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:25:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909768 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:51:34 +0000 Angie 1909768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy dance* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909748 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:34:58 +0000 RobinF 1909748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love these outfits. I especially like the lighter brown/tans on you, very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909738 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:57:15 +0000 Chris987 1909738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>THanks <b>LisaP. </b>Yeah, the light colored ideas are really good ones. I've already created "finds" for some lighter colored booties to remind me later, although I'm not going to shop for them now. <b></b></p> <p><b>Angie</b> thanks, I think you have influenced more of our styles than you may realize! Sometimes we want to do a full-on copy of you, sometimes it's a "contrary" idea that appears after observing your style, but most of all your encouragement to find our own style is always the best part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909621 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:35:26 +0000 Angie 1909621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m humbled to have influenced your style in a way that makes you feel fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909606 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 22:43:36 +0000 Anonymous 1909606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking fantastic and very well put together, Chris. You use scarves really well too. &nbsp;Having a light coloured boot and sweater makes a big difference - something I need to remember for next year .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909506 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:34:53 +0000 Chris987 1909506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Jaileen! </b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909481 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:59:51 +0000 JAileen 1909481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that your outfits are very nice. I especially like the striped jacket.</p> <p>While we’ve had some lovely warm weather, we had a dusting of snow this morning. I’ve worn sandals and boots in the same week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909477 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:52:25 +0000 Chris987 1909477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b>, thanks! You must be getting the same storm as us, just colder since you are farther (further?) north. YUK. Mother Nature is really pissed this year. :-)&nbsp; Yeah, this year the lighter colors probably would not have helped much but this year spring seems especially late so maybe there is hope for next year. </p> <p><b>Krishnadoux</b> I guess you are getting the same ice as Suz. Thanks for the compliments! </p> <p><b>Delurked</b>, thanks, and if you only COULD send us a little warmth that would be so FAB! </p> <p>Thanks <b>Angie</b>...those cognac booties are one of my best purchases of the past couple of years. I'm contemplating looking for an even lighter pair at some point..your light footwear influence is having an impact...:-)</p> <p><b>Cardiff Girl</b> thanks. A cashmere cardi in light color <b>would </b>be just the thing but our stores are full of cotton sweaters now.. Hah..no one is buying I could obviously buy online.&nbsp;We're supposed to have this same lousy weather all week...but it has to warm up to normal spring eventually, right? right? Please, please!! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909462 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:40:14 +0000 Cardiff girl 1909462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You ve done well to try and introduce some spring brightness into your outfits with out freezing to death in the process!I actually bought myself a cashmere cardi in a light spring colour last year so sick was I of winter clothes in April so I know how you are feeling.It s due to warm up here in the next few days so I ll keep my fingers crossed that it does the same for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909453 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:34:18 +0000 Angie 1909453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER all round. You have nailed your style, sweet<b> Chris.</b> I LOVE the&nbsp;<b></b>light&nbsp;boots in #3.&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909449 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:30:43 +0000 delurked 1909449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you’ve got a nice uniform down. I like the scarves, and think your jackets flatter you nicely. I’d be willing to send you 20 or 30 degrees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909448 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:30:40 +0000 krishnidoux 1909448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well at least you look very fab through it all! It's hard to decide which one is my favorite. You certainly know how to wear the long scarf and it loves you back too. Also, the bootcut-bootie-blazer silhouette is a very good one on you.&nbsp;<br />I love them all, but #3 has something very appealing, it might be the booties bookending your hair and top in such a lovely and chic way.&nbsp;</p> <p>About the weather: I can only commisserate. We're having freezing rain and an ice storm here today (mid April). I was forced to turn around and come back home when I tried going to work this morning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909442 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:23:23 +0000 Suz 1909442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Chris,</b> you look great and your touches of light/ bright do make a difference. I know exactly how you feel. We are having a major ice storm here, there is snow on the ground again, and I am FED UP!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I learned on my second year at YLF to buy lighter or brighter colour knits for spring. It's made a world of difference in how well I weather this season. But at this point? Honestly.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909423 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:55:50 +0000 Chris987 1909423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>THanks<b> Elizabeth</b>! I had some of my wool sweaters put into the "wash them and put away for the season" bag but I'm getting them back out one by one </p> <p><b>Joy </b>that is great advice, &nbsp;I hope to do that at NAS or in the fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909414 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:45:21 +0000 Anonymous 1909414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have done well lightening the outfits with white, pastels and floral.<br /> I greatly recommend picking up a couple of warm sweaters on you best light colors or brights for this time of year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909406 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:27:22 +0000 Elizabeth P 1909406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear ya!&nbsp; I'm wanting to wear spring clothes, but when it's wet and miserable it's so much easier to reach for the black cozy stuff... which hasn't been put away yet...&nbsp; </p> <p>Angie does provide a good inspiration about how to have clothes that are both warm AND lighter in colour, doesn't she.&nbsp; </p> <p>I think you've done a great job of lightening up a bit here - three great outfits! Love your scarf collection.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-mid-april-pining-whining-for-spring#post-1909402 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:06:54 +0000 Chris987 1909402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Along with many of you I’m continuing to whine about how cold it’s been this&nbsp;spring. We have had a few days&nbsp;here and there of almost normal temperatures, and then it’s back to feeling like February. So dreary. Today we are getting drenching rain, with the temps around 40F, just warm enough to not be icy but still quite cold. The Boston Marathon is today and the runners are in for a nasty day. </p> <p>To add insult to injury, most of my warm clothes are in dark colors, so I can’t use lighter colors to cheer myself up. I AM introducing a bit of white where I can. In my crystal ball I see some warm wool sweaters in LIGHTER colors on this years’ NAS shopping list. After watching Angie wear light/bright colors in winter I am finally seeing the light </p> <p>Here are a few outfits from the past week; all worn with a winter overcoat and gloves.</p> <p>1 - Burgundy pants and bag, black/grey striped knit jacket, white cotton sweater, black ankle booties, lighter colored scarf. Wore my heavy black puffer over it for a bit of outdoor walking before dinner and a concert. </p> <p>2 - Grey NYDJ jeans, black Macys sweater, tan Macy’s faux leather jacket, a scarf I normally wear with winter coats, black suede loafers</p> <p>3 - Loft jeans, BR merino sweater, Lucky booties, scarf. Wore a black wool coat that was NOT warm enough even for a quick run from car to restaurant! </p>