https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:37:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore/page/2#post-1153543 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:51:07 +0000 E 1153543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only saving grace is that I was wearing boy shorts, so had a decent amount of coverage during the time I was frantically trying to get the skirt back down. It was pretty funny then too; I was 23 so out of the awkward teenage stage, when it would have made me want to die. </p> <p>(And good point re: posting!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore/page/2#post-1153537 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:44:56 +0000 Alassë 1153537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear, that must have been awful. It's funny to hear about now, but then - !</p> <p>I don't think it would be self important. We're your friends; we like to know you're doing well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore/page/2#post-1153511 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:32:14 +0000 E 1153511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thank you Mandipa! I'd have a more challenging time dressing to blend in on a tropical trip, I think. But I'd love to see your city packing choices!</div><div><br /></div><div>Joy, I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Gigi, if it makes you feel better it was in the 50s and 60s the first day, the 40s and low 50s the second, and when we left it had dropped to the mid 30s. Still far warmer than what you described though!</div><div><br /></div><div>Neel, luckily my camera has an articulating screen, so I wasn't quite on my stomach. I was definitely crouching though! Last year I went on a 'week long' trip os brought 6 pairs of undies, since obviously I was wearing one. Except it was really a Tuesday to Tuesday trip, so I was one pair short! Eek! lol When my skirt flew up that time, it was long enough that it then caught on my head, thus exposing my back side for even more time. Did you do the whole tongue twister? I loved them as a child!</div><div><br /></div><div>Jeanie, isn't she funny? Thank you!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Ornella. That's a very good point about blending in: I hadn't thought about the wallflower meaning of the phrase. Hmmm: the only time I dress for that meaning is when I'm trying to avoid the male gaze, which is another topic all together.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Diane!</div><div><br /></div><div>Pam, I think I took as many clothes on this trip as I did my 4 week trip to Ecuador. lol And I'll see about making her my avatar!</div><div><br /></div><div>Alasse, I thought about posting before I left but didn't want to be self important. Thank you for the photography &amp; outfit compliments. :)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore/page/2#post-1153406 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:08:39 +0000 Alassë 1153406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was wondering where you were and hoping you were feeling well. I'm glad it was an absence for a good cause. :)</p> <p>Your photography skills are wonderful. The shell butterflies are precious, the red plant is beautiful, and your wind-blown dog is hilarious.</p> <p>I love your outfit in #2; your skirt length/stockings/shoes and seat on the wood make you&nbsp;look like you came out of an older era. You blend very well, as the others have stated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore/page/2#post-1153054 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:20:59 +0000 Anonymous 1153054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree short trips are the hardest to pack for- you would have only had to add a few things for a 2 week trip! You look wonderful- and happy- and your dog is absolutely adorable- that should be your avatar! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore/page/2#post-1153048 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:16:22 +0000 Anonymous 1153048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*sigh* I feel like I've been on holiday just looking at your photos. Your doggy is gorgeous and funny :D</p> <p>You look fab in your striped top and jeans, so easy breezy and beachy. Lovely.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore/page/2#post-1152953 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 07:27:54 +0000 Ornella 1152953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E, where do I begin? The thread is your usual food for soul, you are so observant and creative and generous in sharing your inspiration. The outfits shown are beautiful. I never consciously paid attention to the way&nbsp;you blend with the environment, but now that you say it it makes perfect sense - and it suits you. To me, blending in can be two things - <i>don't notice me at all 'coz I don't like that</i>&nbsp;(not you) and <i>don't notice&nbsp;me separate from the Nature</i> (you, and so fitting and&nbsp;beautiful every time. No matter how you blend in, I always notice you).</p> <p>The extra photos are delightful, thank you for sharing. More please </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152921 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:40:23 +0000 Jeanie 1152921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Omgosh....can't stop laughing out loud at your dog. &nbsp;Beautiful pics and you look ever so lovely as usual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152916 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:27:36 +0000 Neel 1152916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful pictures and you!! Love the nature pics and the red plant pic is stunning. Was wondering if you were lying down flat on your tummy to take that pic! Beautiful! You have great photography skills which I envy!</p> <p>And your pup is just too cute!</p> <p>Do I like to match my color scheme to my surroundings? I would be lucky if I didn't forget to bring my undies :D. Yep been there done that! And have had a skirt almost fly over my head too (on an unexpected sandstorm day) not on the beach ... But by the school gate .... I never fail to embarrass myself.</p> <p>ETA: I also tried to say your post title 10 times :D. Its a great tongue twister </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152856 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 04:12:37 +0000 Gigi 1152856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't spend much time looking at these pix because I am so, so jealous! I'm imagining the warm air...the sand...instead of 40-below windchills and piles of snow and seeing your breath in the air. Ugh.</p> <p>As for the outfit, you look like you belong in an Eddie Bauer catalog! :^) Great job. Love the stripes and colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152806 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 03:28:43 +0000 Anonymous 1152806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a treat to open up this thread and find a beautiful beach, lovely outfits for a winter beach walk, and an adorable dog! Thank you for sharing your trip with us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152781 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:58:58 +0000 ManidipaM 1152781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing lyrical images and I can just feel the peace and energy. So refreshing, E. Just like you.</p> <p>I quite like the idea of dressing for your surroundings too. I know my city trip packing often takes into account the feel of the place... Sometimes even more than the wearer! (Working on that)</p> <p>Thank you for the lovely images and a thoroughly enjoyable read! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152742 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:19:26 +0000 E 1152742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Thank you Angie!!! That is a very nice thing to say. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Diana! I don't get to the ocean as often I'd like, so it was quite a treat.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you K! I loved all of these shells that were everywhere in all kinds of colours, and looked just like butterflies as you said.</div><div><br /></div><div>Aubergine, thnx! Not sure Thistle appreciated the ruffling. I agree re: short trips &amp; variable weather. Usually I'm flying, so everything has to fit in my carryon backpack and not weigh too much, which keeps me a light packer. But all bets are off when I have access to a car trunk apparently. lol</div><div><br /></div><div>Thnx Gracie! Her name is Thistle (I got the navy leash because I thought it was nautical and jaunty, but it just ends up confusing people. Luckily, she doesn't care what gender she's taken for. hehe).</div><div><br /></div><div>Sara, wow! The shoe situation for women is so much more challenging than for men though: it seems like it's far easier for them to find a comfortable all day walking shoe that would also work at a nice restaurant than it is for us. And even their sneakers look nicer, since they tend to have darker soles as options, while women don't! So just tell your husband he has it too easy. ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Fuzzylogic!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Sarah! I don't like bright sun that much, so I prefer fall/winter beaches. My sister once accused me of being a vampire. lol</div><div><br /></div><div>AG, luckily the sand didn't stick to her fur, but she was definitely not going anywhere near the water! hehe Thanks for the affirmation. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Gryffin, I actually have that book out from the library right now! I haven't read it yet though. Thanks so much for all of the kind comments: you know how to give a girl a boost. (And I have quite round cheeks, so no worries. lol)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thnx Windchime!</div><div><br /></div><div>Missey, I'm tempted to make it my laptop's wallpaper so I giggle every time I open it up. I spent 2 years looking for that shirt; I was so thrilled when I finally came across it. I do wish the sleeves were full length, but I love it, so I'm glad I look good in it!</p> <p>Thank you Shevia!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152741 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:18:24 +0000 Jaime 1152741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the denim outfit and you just melt into the scenery in the first picture (in a good way). Your dog is adorable and I love the scenery shots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152715 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 02:00:09 +0000 Missey 1152715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite love you in denim and a french sailors shirt!&nbsp; That photo of your pup in the wind is hilarious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152708 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:55:05 +0000 Windchime 1152708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your photos are a treat to behold in the midst of a cold, snowy winter. You brought great style to the beach setting while harmonizing with the gorgeous natural palette there. Your dog is adorable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152686 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:36:57 +0000 gryffin 1152686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>E - so beautiful !! Sounds like a wonderful trip. Did you ever read Anne Morrow Lindbergh's book "gift from the sea?" There is such a lyric feeling in your photos that brought to mind her book. Your sweet fur baby is delicious!! I have never thought to dress in harmony with my surroundings, but I am thoroughly enchanted that you do. You see and respond to your surroundings with an artist's eye. It's really magical..like Coleridge's Christabel "a fairy child with red round cheeks who always finds but never seeks ". (Ps you have much prettier cheek bones but you get the gist ). You notice everything. It's a rare and wonderous quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152663 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:16:59 +0000 catgirl 1152663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, poor sandy pup!&nbsp; I love his face.&nbsp; You look great - I love the idea of dressing in harmony with your surroundings and that seems to be especially true of you and your fairy tale style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152661 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:14:32 +0000 Sarah A 1152661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great seeing the winter beach scenes. I esp. like the breton and jeans outfit. Glad you had a nice short trip </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152640 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:41:45 +0000 fuzzylogic 1152640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>rachylou- bwahahaha!</p> <p>Loving the outfit and the casual pose in #3!</p> <p>Still loving the Trench of Contention (tehehehe!). Reminds me of my Driza-Bone (oversized oil skin coat!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152631 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:35:51 +0000 Sara L. 1152631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never thought about matching my colors to the natural surroundings. &nbsp;That's an interesting idea. &nbsp;I once brought 12 pairs of shoes on a 7 day cruise. &nbsp;I needed flip-flops for the pool, flats for excursions, gym shoes for working out, dress shoes for dinner, casual sandals for casual outfits, etc. &nbsp;My husband still makes fun of me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152630 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:35:47 +0000 Gracie 1152630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific – I love No. 3... the lighting in No. 2 is beautiful, but wait, I just can't stop looking and smiling at the doggie photo – it's precious! I'm glad he's on a leash so he doesn't get airborne. What's his/her name? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152625 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:30:28 +0000 Anonymous 1152625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such lovely pictures, and sounds like it was a great trip! You look like you could be on the cover of a novel in #2, and I just love the picture with the sea breeze ruffling your doggie's fur!</p> <p>I overpack for <i>everything</i>, and short trips with variable weather might be among the hardest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152605 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:05:46 +0000 K. Period. 1152605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie! Total J Crew cover model look. &nbsp;You look beautiful. &nbsp;The photo of the shells is gorgeous. They look like shell butterflies. &nbsp;Incredible.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152604 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:05:27 +0000 Diana 1152604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you did such a fantastic job dressing to fit the moods and colors of your surroundings! I love the beachy, soft colors and the breezy, windblown layers. Your pictures make me happy. (and a little jealous! Wish I was there right now.). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152603 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:02:17 +0000 Angie 1152603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your doggie is precious. What a sweetie. You are an ad for J.Crew in #3. Loving it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152600 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:59:46 +0000 E 1152600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thnx Catnip!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Thistle! Nope, the day we drove back it was hovering around 34-35 outside, and we got a bit of hail here at home, but no snow. :/ I felt very beachy in 3, although by the time sunset came around I was wishing I had another layer on top!</div><div><br /></div><div>Rachylou, I'm sure Thistle has a second career in modelling in front of her. Thanks for the feedback, and it sounds like a fun beach trip. This was Thistle's first experience on the beach, and she's not yet convinced it's a fun place to be (she loved the dunes but didn't care for the unpredictable waves closer to the actual water).</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Caro!</div><div><br /></div><div>MG, isn't it hilarious? I felt a bit bad for her, but usually she just faced away from the wind.&nbsp;I felt good in the trench, and it did a very impressive job blocking the wind on the second day. I removed the shoulder pads (turned out to be very easy! Didn't even need to rip &amp; resew the lining), which makes the shoulder line a bit better. I think ideally the sleeves would be a bit slimmer and the armscyse (sp?) thingy would be higher &amp; smaller, but I didn't feel self conscious, so I'm wearing it happily.</div><div><br /></div><div>Suz, I couldn't resist! I really love the Gulf: we were on islands, and I just love how islands everywhere tend to look somewhat similar. Like magic. I never pack only one pair of shoes, usually aiming for 2-3, but usually my trips aren't quite that short. Be proud of your rule flouting!</div><div><br /></div><div>San, I'm glad you enjoyed them. Winter happens to be one of my favourite times of the year, but I know I'm unusual in that. The jeans I'm wearing are as comfy as sweats, lol. But you're right it's nice to look good for the photos!</div><div><br /></div><div>LA Celeste, she's cute now, but when I adopted her the rescue group had shaved her, and she was the dorkiest looking thing ever. LOL I just had to cross my fingers the fur would grow out well! Thank you for the compliments.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152558 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:31:58 +0000 LACeleste 1152558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awww--Of course you have the most adorable dog! &nbsp;That windblown shot is too cute. &nbsp;I need to take a course in remedial packing so I can't give you advice. &nbsp;It has never occurred to me to blend in with my surroundings but your outfits look and sound great! &nbsp;Very serene.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152526 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:00:11 +0000 san 1152526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the beach pictures.&nbsp; They are so refreshing to see at this some what dreary time of year.&nbsp; Your outfits are great especially for going to the shore.&nbsp; One might be tempted to just wear comfy sweats or yoga clothes but you look stylish at the beach which makes for great pictures to remember the trip with your mom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-seashells-by-the-seashore#post-1152517 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:48:05 +0000 Suz 1152517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry - I had to send that before finishing because it was doing wonky things with formatting.&nbsp;</p> <p>What I also wanted to say was that short trips can be the very toughest to pack for, especially if you have many different types of activity planned. And I am <b>ALL</b> in favour of many pairs of shoes. The more footwear per trip, the better, as far as I am concerned. I flout the rule about one pair of shoes. And I am proud of it! </p>