https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:40:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch/page/2#post-2141852 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:12:25 +0000 kellygirl 2141852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all of the thoughtful comments. The air quality is still abysmal but the fire is at least 50% contained now. It’s a load off of my mind and I feel much better--still kind of worn out but I think that seems to be par for the course these days. </p> <p>@runcarla: thank you. i had my eye on that color and style for awhile and finally decided roll the dice and try my usual size. Perfect!</p> <p>@Jaileen: Haha! Oreo thanks you. We did video our rooms and sort of decided that everything we have got our money’s worth out of almost everything. The only thing of value was really the house itself.</p> <p>@the Cat and Torontogirl: Thank you! Glad that I can give the illusion of calm!</p> <p>@Robin: Thank you. Yes, the photo albums were in the to go box too!</p> <p>@Laurie: Thank you and right?!! Palo Alto has a lot of wooded areas--portola valley, stanford, etc. The air quality there was horrible--I’ve never seen it so bad driving up 280. #6 is a bit snug these days but thank you!</p> <p>@avicennia: I was a bit surprised that I actually thought about my closet to be honest but it’s taken a long time to get it the way I want it--kind of a labor of love. </p> <p>@Mainelady: Thank you!</p> <p>@Catherine: Thanks! So many fires in the west--it seems like everything was on fire. I’ve never seen anything like it.</p> <p>@kkards: Thank you. I try not to think about that...</p> <p>@MsMaven: Agreed! Looking forward to blue skies--I will try not to take it for granted any more. Hope your kitties are relaxing a bit. Oreo seems to be back to normal now--definitely less clingy!</p> <p>@Joy: Yes! You are so right. I put on a skirt that I had been “saving” just the other day to realize that it’s a bit snug. This was a wake up call for many things! Thank you.</p> <p>@Aquamarine: Thank you!</p> <p>@shevia: Thank you. I hope you never have to grab and run either!</p> <p>@slimcat:Thank you. We ran the AC a bit too but we were also worried about rolling black outs and tried not to use it as much as we normally would when it is hot. If it’s not one thing, it’s another! </p> <p>@stylefan and notsaf: Thank you!</p> <p>@sal: Thank you. I could never figure out the seasons but I definitely think I lean toward dark autumn. I think I was cooler toned when I was younger--so more winter-y. Not anymore!</p> <p>@Brooklyn: Thank you! Those bush fires were devastating! I’m so grateful that they were able to get the bay area ones under control.</p> <p>@minaminu: Thank you. That’s a great idea--about the rucksack. I have all of our important papers in one place now so that’s a start and I dug out the cat carrier. I printed out a list of items to collect based on how quickly the evacuation order comes down--from immediate, few hours, days. </p> <p>@Nemosmom: Thank you!</p> <p>@Bijou: Thank you! Yes, I had a haircut and it was fabulous. Hair salons just opened for indoor service today so hopefully the next one won’t be 5 months away!</p> <p>@Cardiff girl: haha. Thank you. It’s hard to know what to expect these days so I’m going to wear what I want, now!</p> <p>@Staysfit: Thank you! How terrible for your neighbor! I know all of my cat’s hiding places and hopefully the power will be on so I can start the vacuum to get him to move! I could live without most of my stuff but I would be devastated if I lost my animals. I can’t even bear to think about the possibility. </p> <p>@lyn67: Thank you! </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141707 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:55:37 +0000 lyn67 2141707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all your outfits here, and your puppy is such a cutie!!!<br />OMG, what a (night-&amp;day)-mare! Trully sorry for the stress you are living through in top of all other actual worldwide stressing conditions...and really I cannot even imagine this- but yes- family members safe&nbsp; including pets are primordial!&nbsp; Really hope you&nbsp; Won't be&nbsp; forced to leave your home in the end--- please you all stay safe and healthly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141526 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:56:20 +0000 Staysfit 2141526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You definitely look poised and polished, &nbsp;I really like that cami top! The colors are so perfect for you, and it isn’t something I have seen before. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Fire is awful! &nbsp;I hope your home remains outside the evacuation zone. It was tragic when my&nbsp;neighbors house burned to the ground a few years ago, and it was only one house, not an entire community. &nbsp;The firemen retrieved some of her jewelry, her wallet, laptop and cellphone. They could not find her pets (cat, dog), who had hidden themselves in their fear. &nbsp;Even though Oreo senses something is amiss and seems stressed, hopefully, Oreo’s clinginess means she will be right nearby if you need to grab her and go quickly, &nbsp;My neighbor has repeatedly said that the only regrets she has is losing her non-digitized photographs and her pets.&nbsp;<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141512 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:27:36 +0000 Cardiff girl 2141512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh it makes me realise how lucky we are to only have a pandemic to cope with!<br />You look lovely in all these outfits and your longer hair really suits you,you look so young.<br />Interesting observation about wearing the clothes you love rather than saving them because if this year has taught us anything it’s that you never know whats around the corner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141394 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:34:11 +0000 Bijou 2141394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the fire get under control, bushfires are definitely the thing I hate most about summer. You look wonderful and your hair looks great, have you had a haircut? Poor Oreo, dogs really do pick up on the stress of situations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141123 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:11:04 +0000 nemosmom 2141123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO glad to hear the threat is lessening for you, Kelly - and my gosh are you the epitome of grace and fabness! You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141090 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:37:26 +0000 Minaminu 2141090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in all outfits! </p> <p>Growing up, there used to be lots of earthquakes and my dad prepared a rucksack for each family member! Mr Minu was shocked when I prepared one for us - I think it's nice to have it ready in the event of an emergency.</p> <p>In our emergency bagpack, I have copies of our passports and wedding doc, 1 picture of us, medicines, 1 change of clothes, tinned food for us and the cat, keys, empty thermos, first aid kit, toothbrush and tooth paste, some cream samples and phone recharger. Incidentally, it's close to the cat carrier! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141060 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:32:06 +0000 Brooklyn 2141060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you look fab. My faves are the camo outfits and 4/5. Great shoes in 4/5.</p> <p>Stay safe! We had awful bushfires last summer too. 2020 is a challenging year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141050 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:59:01 +0000 Sal 2141050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How stressful for you - awful on so many fronts but pleased that the worst has eased.</p> <p>You do look wonderful in black and in the terracotta rust - I wonder if you are a Dark Autumn (I don't take colours too seriously though).</p> <p>Great footwear too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141048 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:49:46 +0000 notsaf 2141048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad your safe, Kelly. I always love you in all black! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2141006 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:14:43 +0000 Style Fan 2141006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am glad that you are out of the danger zone.&nbsp; You look as fabulous as ever.&nbsp; I could not pick a favourite but I do love the way you look in black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140889 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:30:36 +0000 slim cat 2140889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great - love your attitude and your smile! Fav outfits are #1,7 and 8.&nbsp;<br />We can't open windows and running AC from time to time. I hope that the worst is behind us but the season of wild forest fires is just beginning for CA. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140884 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:59:20 +0000 Jaime 2140884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. Both for the situation and your outfits. I hope I never have to grab and run - I can't even think about it. Glad you are in a better position, you look fabulous through it all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140880 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:45:04 +0000 Aquamarine 2140880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy makes a good point. Wear it now.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>So sorry you are going through this. I can’t imagine. It seems whenever I think things can’t get worse in 2020, something else comes up (hello, Hurricane Laura).</p> <p>I think I’d grab my jewelry box, not because I have a lot of valuables but because some of the items are very sentimental and irreplaceable.&nbsp;<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140873 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:01:35 +0000 Anonymous 2140873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look cool and calm. You must be a rock for your family. Interesting observations about clothing. I might add that you should wear those things you like now while you can. There are other reasons than fires, hurricanes and floods. You may lose or gain a bunch of weight or for medical reasons can no longer wear your favorites. Styles can change so that you no longer feel attractive or confident in an old favorite. And wish you had bought a new outfit for that special occasion. Wear It Now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140872 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:32:27 +0000 MsMaven 2140872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And it's so great to see blue sky again in my area. We got the word today that we can go outside and get some moderate exercise. Went out and found our patio furniture and surfaces coated with fine black ash. I'll be cleaning up for a while. Our cats are distressed as well. They've insisted we open a window, they sniff the air, and then leave. They know. And they are indoor cats.&nbsp;</p> <p>Kelly, you look spectacular in black and in mostly black. (Re Carla's thread.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Unfortunately, in all our years together we've accumulated a lot of stuff. And when the heat wave started I stayed in and kept shopping NAS, so during the last smoky week the items have been arriving in different batches. Didn't foresee I might leave them behind.&nbsp;</p> <p>So glad the fire is moving away from your area, Kelly. We haven't been in the evacuation warning area so far, but many of our neighbors have been having a lot of anxiety over the possibility.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140863 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:31:28 +0000 kkards 2140863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So stressful...what else can you wrong this year?<br />but at least you look good! Those carpenter pants are so great! Love the color.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140862 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:30:02 +0000 catherine 2140862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfits. Sending good thoughts as you navigate the obstacles. We’re seeing a lot of smoke in the Reno-Tahoe area as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140860 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 23:21:39 +0000 Mainelady 2140860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No matter what you wear, you always look stylish and cute. I’m wishing you well with the challenges the fires are creating and hoping you will not need to evacuate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140856 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:19:26 +0000 avicennia 2140856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m very sentimental. I don’t live in CA, but we also occasionally have wildland fire. For years I’ve had a list of sentimental items to evacuate, and while there are no clothes on the list, I certainly understand the desire to wear all my clothes. It’s weird to look at all the work and professional clothing in my closet that I’m not wearing during WFH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140844 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:38:19 +0000 Laurie 2140844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly so glad you are out of the danger zone. As if we needed one more disaster in 2020.&nbsp; My company is based in Palo Alto, and the local folks have been pretty stressed.&nbsp;</p> <p>My instinctive reaction is that I can't even imagine what I would do and take with me in this situation. But, it is a very good idea to imagine it. Because, 2020.</p> <p>You look great in all, but i extra love #1 and you are va-voom in #6! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140841 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:35:36 +0000 RobinF 2140841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look calm, cool and collected in spite of everything!&nbsp; Great outfits, love that black dress and especially the second outfit.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would want to grab my photo albums but they're big and heavy so I don't know... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140840 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:32:27 +0000 Helena 2140840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Talk about grace under pressure ... you look fabulous, and so relaxed despite the stressful circumstances. Sending positive vibes that your area stays safe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140828 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:55:50 +0000 The Cat 2140828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is there any colour you can't wear well? You somehow manage to always look great, charming and cheerful, even in such a stressful situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140824 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:34:10 +0000 JAileen 2140824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! &nbsp;My fave is 4/5. &nbsp;Ok, it’s 5 because of your added accessory. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Years ago we were threatened by wildfire. &nbsp;There were necessities (ID, insurance papers, clean clothes) and irreplaceables (photos, and handmade things such as the blanket chest made by my grandfather). &nbsp;Once you determine what should be in those groups, you don’t care about the rest. &nbsp;One thing we all should do is video our things - walk through the house and document what we have, for insurance purposes. &nbsp;Probably should do that annually.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140818 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:09:23 +0000 Carla 2140818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look cool as a cucumber, despite all the stress. &nbsp;Those gap carpenter pants are really nice! &nbsp;Love the colour you chose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140816 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:56:53 +0000 kellygirl 2140816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Barbara! I guess it is a wake up call for enjoying your closet now. I tend to "save" things for the right occasion. Sometimes, that occasion never arrives so may as well enjoy it while I can.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140814 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:55:04 +0000 kellygirl 2140814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! Hoping that conditions improve for the fire fighters. The temps have cooled but the terrain is difficult and then there are the unpredictable winds. They really have their work cut out for them--the size of the fire is almost incomprehensible.&nbsp;</p> <p>I packed a few pieces of jewelry (even though I never wear it) and thought about taking my leather jacket but that's about it. Poor Oreo has been out of sorts--she must have sensed the stress and smelled the fire. She's been the velcro dog lately. She's still my best accessory.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140813 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:53:01 +0000 Barbara Diane 2140813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear that you are currently out of the evacuation zone.<br /> Interesting that you thought about what clothes you’d miss. I’m glad you mentioned that as I always thought I’d take basics but I have a few things I’d really miss that aren’t replaceable.<br /> I love your style. Casual and stylish and intentional. My favorite is #1 as I love a black on black pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-pandemic-and-evacuation-watch#post-2140805 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:25:21 +0000 Angie 2140805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HOW STRESSFUL. This, on top of a pandemic, and still, you look soooo KILLER stylish, and are posting on YLF in a calm and kind way. <b>Kelly</b>, you have even <i>more</i> of my admiration and respect. WOW!! Glad you've moved out of the evacuation zone. May it stay that way!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I can't choose a fave, but when you feature precious Oreo, it pulls at my heart strings :)</p> <p>I'm a very sentimental person, but in your situation, I'd grab Greg, Sam, my pearls, the Valentino YLF gave me, and call it good.&nbsp; </p>