https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 16:53:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975627 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:54:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 975627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For those who have asked, no problems at all shopping with a clutch. As Aida mentioned, I just tuck it under my arm and go. Both hands are still free to touch things. In fact, I almost find a clutch easier because over the shoulder bags slip off the shoulder when bending down to look at something and cross body bags I find I'm constantly pushing to the side when bending down and reaching up.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I didn't buy a single thing at Ikea!!! But I got some great ideas for next home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975315 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:09:46 +0000 Astrid 975315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect casual outfit and perfect for Ikea! I love Ikea, almost too much. Most stuff in my appartement is Ikea, it's just the cheapest way to furnish a flat with style. Berlin has four Ikea stores! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975195 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 03:02:07 +0000 abc 975195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF (adore that sweater)&nbsp;and guess what, I went to Ikea for the first time in 3+ years today! &nbsp;</p> <p>I am with you, I think I spent the same amount as you (in my head, of course).</p> <p>It's funny, Ikea is kind of exciting in that you can dress your home and apply some of the design principles learned on YLF - mixing colors, patterns, textures, etc.</p> <p>Such fun!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975193 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:59:44 +0000 Aida 975193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Shopping with a clutch isn't hard, I just tuck mine under my arm. If I really need to, I'll set it on the ground or on a rack ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975159 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:13:31 +0000 catgirl 975159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect IKEA outfit!&nbsp; I can only wish and hope we get one here someday - I love IKEA. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975155 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:09:16 +0000 lyn* 975155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this oversized clutch for you - it looks so very edgy!</p> <p>I love Ikea. Their frozen yogurts and hot dogs and meat balls and little potato and broccoli patties, their salmon and ... oh yeah, the furniture is good too. I totally go to Ikea to eat. And eat. And eat. And $1 breakfast!</p> <p>My house is mainly Ikea furnishings! I also love Ikea HK! Their hot dogs and frozen yogurts are only 0.75 HKD (which is about 1/8 of the price here). They are a bit smaller though, but so GOOD. (and I can have 8). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975152 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:06:29 +0000 ManidipaM 975152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make casual look thoughtfully designed. Your DIY looks so much more fun than theirs!</p> <p>I too am curious about the logistics of shopping with a clutch. I've wanted to ask Angie about that too. Do you just tuck it under your arm? I'm such a tactile shopper that I find I need to keep my bags tucked away from my hands. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975133 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:47:47 +0000 Jaime 975133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I cannot count how many times I have been to Ikea and I only wish I ever saw someone there looking so fab. How did you find it carrying the clutch while shopping? I am sure I would leave it somewhere if I tried. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975103 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:31:09 +0000 Aida 975103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cute are you! Great little casual outfit, and I do quite like the oversized-ness of that clutch. Gives the casual outfit an extra punch up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-975087 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:13:12 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 975087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is perfect except for one tiny thing...how can you carry a clutch to Ikea??&nbsp; I need both hands to touch things.&nbsp; :)</p> <p>I was at Ikea today too.&nbsp; I think around noon so may have just missed you.&nbsp; Don't you just love the kitchens and closets? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974993 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:57:39 +0000 Angie 974993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER </p> <p>I say IKEA never had anyone enter their store looking so fab xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974944 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:33:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 974944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glory - I used to be a member of "Bought It Today But Will Wait Months to Wear It Team" and now I'm a bonafide member of Team Wear. That's the power of YLF!</p> <p>Inge - I don't normally wear anything distressed but somehow it seemed appropriate in these casual summer crops, you know? So "distressed" equals "business" does it???<br /><div><br />Cindy - I would have sworn 8 months ago I would never wear oxfords but I have completely fallen in love with their look and versatility. Now I wear them with various bottoms, skirts and dresses. Never say never!</p> <p>Nicole - love it!</p> <p>MaryK - oh I DO in fact know!</p> <p>I had a clerk in Ikea and the young lady at Starbuck's both tell me they loved my clutch handbag. I must say, I felt rather fashionable today running around and that used to be very unusual when I was dressed casually. Just adding the more fashionable handbag and footwear made a huge difference in how I&nbsp;<b><i>felt</i></b><i></i> in my outfit. Then adding the snakeskin belt and a faux tuck and BAM...I felt good. And yet I was still basically just wearing jeans and a sweatshirt. It really is all in the details and the fit, isn't it?</p> <p>Thank you for your lovely feedback :)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974929 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:24:22 +0000 MsMary 974929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You KNOW I love me a gray sweatshirt!&nbsp; I think you look fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974910 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:09:13 +0000 shedev 974910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great outfit Shannon. I dont think we have an Ikea near me so I havent been to one but I'd love to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974900 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:56:19 +0000 Caro in Oz 974900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF really fab &amp; the clutch is perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974862 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:07:09 +0000 TraceyLiz65 974862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never been to an IKEA but have checked ou their website...</p> <p>Great shopping look, love the oxfords!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974860 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:04:58 +0000 Karie 974860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic outfit, I love the distressed denim! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974854 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:55:43 +0000 Anonymous 974854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974851 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:46:21 +0000 rachylou 974851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That clutch is rad! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974848 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:43:25 +0000 AviaMariah 974848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is a nice outfit but #2 is spectacular with the clutch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974840 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:30:09 +0000 Nicole D 974840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely. &nbsp;Casual chic. &nbsp;In honour of IKEA you should name your outfit: how about "Elkeborgen". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974838 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:28:18 +0000 Cindy 974838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect outfit. I love the shoes. I have seen oxfords in the stores but didn't know how I would .wear them </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974835 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:24:57 +0000 Suz 974835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you asked yesterday whether the clutch was too big. Well, it certainly is not. In fact, the effect of it is just to make you look even more fit and slender than before! How the heck does that work? It's just your thrifting magic taken to extremes, I guess.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ah, Ikea. It is an adventure all its own and one not to be missed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974806 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:03:37 +0000 biscuitsmom 974806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ikea should match your awesomeness! You look perfect for the outing. We have a huge Ikea near the MOA, haven't been there yet, but remember my Mom (years ago) staying up *all night* looking at their catalog! I offered to take her there, but she wasn't feeling well enough to go </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974805 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:02:01 +0000 Inge 974805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is one fabulous clutch, Shannon. Your thrift store is a treasure trove for sure! Love it that you guys went on a little adventure today. Ikea is extremely tempting, I can never get out of there without spending more than I had originally planned... This is the perfect Ikea outfit, great touch with the distressed jeans, it shows that you mean business;-) I also love this sweater silhouette on you, and the bone laser cut oxfords finish off the look perfectly (so Summery and fun). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974804 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:59:15 +0000 hedgiehog 974804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you look better than most of the people in my IKEA. Hope you didn't break the bank! By the way, I love the clutch! YLF </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974800 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:55:46 +0000 Glory 974800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon you crack me up! No time to waste! I must put that on a sticky in my room - maybe that is the mantra of Team Wear.<br />Love your selection for your first time to Ikea - lots of fun home decor to look at. Perhaps something lovely came home with you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974794 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:53:10 +0000 Thistle 974794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>totally works!&nbsp; You look terrific and ready to take on IKEA! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-go-to-ikea#post-974791 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:50:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 974791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I must be one of the last people in the Western Hemisphere who hasn't been to Ikea - so MIL and I headed out this afternoon on a cloudy afternoon to see what all the fuss was about. I think I spent about $10,000 in under 20 minutes in my head!</p> <p>I wore these distressed denim crops with my Gap grey mesh sleeve sweater faux tucked with my snakeskin belt. For footwear, I chose my bone laser cut oxfords. And I'm debuting my oversized animal print clutch that I thrifted yesterday - no time to waste!</p> <p>So what do you think? does it all work together? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Sweater: Gap<br />Denim crops: Vigoss (thrifted)<br />Clutch: XOXO (thrifted)<br />Shoes: Dolce Vita </p>