https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:36:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff/page/2#post-643302 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:53:10 +0000 Angie 643302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So late to the part but had to chime in about your KILLER looks, Jonesy! I love the "new" Elton John peds, and you know I bat for Team Neon. </p> <p>As much as I LOVE citron and all your outfits are at least 10s, it's #1, #4 and #5 that really launch me into orbit. I guess because they are a little dressier and I can't help but love that type of combination even more! Subjectively, those outfits are 11 out of 10! Sooooooo glad that you bought those Chloe trousers in Chicago. Love them with that extra loose top :)</p> <p>I hope that you aren't all that off pencil skirts because #5 is just so perfectly skirted-Jonesy I can't stand it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-641019 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:22:36 +0000 Anonymous 641019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been tempted by the metallic dyes, but so far I've stuck with colors I was pretty sure about. Thanks for sharing your exact process! The magenta bag I just dyed white (on one part) took so many coats it wasn't even funny. I was worried I'd run out--but I made it. Barely. It sounds like you'll have enough platinum left over for a belt or something if you want! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640954 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:54:09 +0000 Traci 640954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the silvered oxfords! I wonder if you can soften the brightness with a buffing of brown shoe polish? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640869 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:25:38 +0000 Kiwichik 640869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow what a great idea - those oxfords are so much more summer versatile in silver. Love all these looks especially 1, 5 and 7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640855 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:55:26 +0000 ManidipaM 640855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, every one of your fashion frames is so up my street --- especially the paisley skirt outfit and the summer casual at the end --- that you have me hyperventilating... BUT.</p> <p>I keep coming back to those awesome shoes!!! In that inspired pairing with purple. Positively brimming with personality, that outfit. GREAT job on the DIY --- like Shevia, I'm startled you can take black to a lighter or well, *any* other hue, but that's obviously just my ignorance calling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640814 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:46:52 +0000 Jonesy 640814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the comments! I can see there are more neon fans out there :).</p> <p>Vicki, hmmm...the sizing is weird. I bought what was sold as an 11, but when I look in the boot it says EUR 41, US 10, UK 8. So that would mean, according to what's on the boot itself, a 39 = 8 (but UO would label it a 9) and a 38 = 7 (but be labeled an 8). I don't know if that helps at all or not, but maybe you can figure out what you wear in EUR sizing and go with that? I also saw that they have them at karmaloop.com...</p> <p>Aida, I picked Team Pattern in today's poll! Even with all of the color in #1, I still wanted to add some pattern with the bag, as Kari noticed :). </p> <p>Thanks for the nice comments about the loungewear outfit! I have to bundle up to go to the grocery store because they AC is so powerful, so I felt appropriately cozy.</p> <p>MNSara, do you recognize the print pants from our fab Chicago get-together? I think about that day of shopping whenever I see those pants! The neon necklace I'm wearing is also from Ann Taylor, just a smaller one/different design than Aida's (see pic, pulled off of Google images).</p> <p>Claire, I first used antique silver metallic dye, because it looked like the most subdued one in the sample pics. They came out a very bright, blue-ish silver and I wanted a warmer silver. So I bought some platinum dye (Tarrago again--hope I'm spelling that right) and sponged that over the top (just one coat) and that warmed them up. The dyeing wasn't super easy, at least vs. dyeing something from, say, medium brown to a dark brown. The dye comes with a sponge and a brush. I had to use the brush for the shoes because the sponge didn't cover enough. I did maybe 4 coats of silver with the brush, then an additional light coat of platinum with the sponge. And they are not perfect by a long shot, but I figure no one will be looking at them with a magnifying glass :).</p> <p>Shevia, thanks for the nice comment about my hair. It is getting quite unruly and I could use a trim/re-shaping, but my hairdresser is on maternity leave! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640771 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:31:36 +0000 Jaime 640771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, for some reason I am shocked that black can go to silver like that. Fab! I love them all but 4 is super fab-tastic and 6 is many more steps than one above loungewear. At least typical loungewear. Love all your shoes, and, I must add, your hair . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640759 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:18:14 +0000 MNsara 640759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You turned those oxfords into something truly fab!! I will definitely be in my closet tonite sorting through my excess of black sandals.</p> <p>These are all fab Jonesy outfits! I love the way you styled the print pants, and the print skirt, and the neon sweagtshirt, etc. </p> <p>BTW, what IS that adorable neon necklace in #6? I lusted after the neon one from AT, but I'm fearful of statement necklaces, so this one might be more my type :-)</p> <p>Plus, now you'll have me stalking Madewell. . .</p> <p>You are officially my neon muse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640717 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:43:25 +0000 Kari 640717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh goodness, those oxfords are SWEET! You really did a splendid job on the dye. I really love the element of pattern that your colorful clutch adds to #1 as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640680 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:15:30 +0000 Transcona Shannon 640680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dye job on the shoes turned out amazing Jonesy! They are ultra cool! That paisley pencil skirt is fab - I love the colours in it. The neon sweatshirt and slouchy pants pairing is pure genius! You just know Angie would be ALL OVER that outfit!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640667 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:07:24 +0000 Anonymous 640667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all! First outfit is fabulous. The oxfords turned out great! What was the color number on the metallic dye you picked? I've noticed they have different silvers and golds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640607 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:11:48 +0000 Jjsloane 640607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. I love it all of course. I had no idea leather dying could be done like this! I am blown away by #5 and #6 is more than one step above loungewear!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640604 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:10:53 +0000 Aida 640604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are looking fab as usual Jonesy! GREAT dye job on the oxfords, I love how they turned out! The colorful outfit in #1 makes me happy! #4 is slouchy goodness, you rock some of the coolest printed pants. Love the neons in #5 and #6, and am happy to see that pretty AT neon necklace! The boots in #6 totally make that outfit for me. Great new printed top in #7, looks fab with the cut offs and the ankle strapped sandals. Such a great mix of print and color across all these outfits! Where did you land in that poll? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640574 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:45:25 +0000 kellygirl 640574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good grief, you look fab! I had to pop in and comment. Love them all but especially 5 and 7. Jonesy, you have awesome casual style. You would make the best dressed list out here in the boondocks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640557 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:24:41 +0000 Suz 640557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Effortless chic! (Well, that's how it looks. I suspect the dye job took a BIT of effort!) The shoes came out beautifully! </p> <p>All the outfits are great, but #5 is just STUNNING. Wow. I love the necklace with the skirt; pure brilliance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640532 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:29:15 +0000 Vicki 640532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just checked and I'm a 7-1/2 and they only have an 8, possibly a 7 at UO, so there are no half sizes showing. Do they run large or small? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640531 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:26:58 +0000 sarah 640531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, all you clever leather dyers are really something. Now you've got me thinking, as I have a pair of orphaned black oxfords, as well, that I can't seem to wear now that I've discovered bookending. You are smashing in neon! I love the choker with the paisley skirt. In no particular order, I also love the patterned trousers esp with that sweater. And I adore your new Asos top! That is very similar to my summer uniform, too. I love it. But I'm always on the look out for more boxy tops.</p> <p>Heck, I love it all, as usual! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640494 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:47:20 +0000 Jonesy 640494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! You are all such pals. I guess this is a different, more welcoming crowd regarding the silver shoes! My SO should be taking lessons from all of you :). Glad the neon is getting some love too.</p> <p>Zap, these pants are very vivid cobalt IRL. I would think that magenta and cobalt would look fab! Go for it, then post a pic!</p> <p>Una, yes I totally remember your gorgeous oxfords! Yours are more of a gunmetal metallic, right? I was sort of hoping mine would turn out darker, but they are super-bright!</p> <p>Rae, I should have mentioned that your DIY dye posts gave me the confidence I needed to go through with dyeing these! You made it look so easy and effortless :).</p> <p>Thanks, Isis! Glad you like the neon and the "new" shoes.</p> <p>Thanks, Jules. I am definitely feeling the slouchy thing right now, for sure! Thanks so much for the compliment about the prints--that is so nice.</p> <p>Thanks, Diana! </p> <p>Thanks, Vicki! Love your idea of performing a little tap dance while singing some Elton John, for the SO :). The booties are by Cheap Monday (see pic). The heel is around 2 inches; they were sold on revolveclothing.com and urbanoutfitters.com. They are sooo comfy; I am resisting the urge to wear them with everything!</p> <p>Helen, thanks for the shoes love!</p> <p>Mona, thanks! Glad to see a thumbs up for #1. Not something I would have worn even a year ago, but I've totally jumped on board the Color Express.</p> <p>Christieanne, thanks for your comment about the slouchy + structure...that combo really appeals to me right now, I guess.</p> <p>Anna, thanks! Nice to see you are digging the neon ones. I'm sorry about your dismal spring weather :(. Can't wait to see your peep-toe combat boots in action!</p> <p>ETA: Thanks, Marianna!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640491 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:45:41 +0000 marianna 640491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My frank feedback is that you are fiercely fabulous in every single way! Looooove your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640486 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:34:06 +0000 annagybe 640486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all, but #5 and #6 are my favorites. I wish it would warm up so I could wear my peep toe combat boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640482 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:32:05 +0000 christieanne 640482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you do a just slightly slouchy piece in combo with a structure - that really makes your outfits sing to me </p> <p>Cool "new" oxfords. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640474 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:19:58 +0000 Mona 640474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the silver oxfords. You have worn them so well in outfit #1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640472 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:13:35 +0000 HelenInCanada 640472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is impressive - love the silver oxfords! Great dye work!</p> <p>Ooh, love all of the outfits, too - especially #5 and 7. The ankle-strap shoes are amazing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640471 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:10:09 +0000 Vicki 640471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Every pic is my cuppa and it's hard to choose a favorite among them. I love the "new" shoes and thought about silver or gold Cons, myself, but didn't get any further with it. I'm glad to see you gave these oxfords a shiny, updated look. The color and textures in 4 and 5 are beautiful and the top in 5 is lovely. I absolutely LOVE #6 and I may have asked about these booties before. Are the heels high on them, Jonesy, and is there a particular style name? Your #7 summer look is a perfect 10! You've got a good summer going, Jonesy! Maybe the SO needs a little tap dance with an Elton John song being hummed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640467 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:02:24 +0000 Diana 640467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new silver oxfords!<br /> The outfits are all fantastic too - my favorite is #5. I want a neon necklace too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640465 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:58:36 +0000 RoseandJoan 640465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The luxe slouchy styles illustrated here really define your style Jonesy. You wear prints so well and I am always struck by how patterns appear neither hard nor soft on you. Remarkable.</p> <p>LOVE THE SHOES!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640464 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:53:15 +0000 Isis 640464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing shoes; I can't believe you DIY!!!!</p> <p>Love everything else, Jonesy! You were made for neon! Love the small doses in the skirt and the necklace and the large dose in the shirt...isn't neon fun!</p> <p>Great outfits all round! I especially love #5 and #7! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640458 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:40:28 +0000 rae 640458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah! Great job with that dye! YLF is staging a DIY revolution, and I think the oxfords look much better silver. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640456 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:36:40 +0000 catgirl 640456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the oxfords! You've seen my metallic silver ones, right? The j. crew skirt is so fab on you, and right in keeping with Angie's blog post. Inspired and inspiring looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-silver-oxfords-other-stuff#post-640453 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:34:22 +0000 Anonymous 640453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Total awesomeness times 5. I love the color pairing in #1. Do you think magenta would would with cobalt blue as well? The pants show as ink blue on my monitor. I have an orphaned halogen skirt in dire need of a pairing and I have a similar blouse to yours. </p> <p>I'm loving the GAP cutouts. I so want to hack a pair of skinnies and your shoe DiY is giving me lots of ideas.</p> <p>I love neon on you. </p>