https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:02:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control/page/2#post-1408578 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:46:52 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1408578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I want to give you about a thousand hugs, because once again, you are absolutely an inspiration and a role model &nbsp; </p> <p>I am pretty sure that many of us have found ourselves in exactly that same place, and state of mind - surrounded by clothing that no longer fits as it did, and full of negative things that we say to ourselves. &nbsp; For my part, I have been in that place many, many times. &nbsp; I cannot tell you how greatly I admire your optimism, your pluck, and your determination to be in control, and not allow negative feelings to continue to overwhelm you!</p> <p>Whether you realize it or not, this WIW is really a shining beacon to every one of us who has ever found ourselves (or will find ourselves), in that moment of despair, because <i>you have given us a solid and concrete example of what it means to take control, and to love yourself unconditionally.</i>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;You are so beautiful and so fierce, and that means so much more than a number on a tag. &nbsp; &nbsp;Thank you &nbsp; xoxoxo&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control/page/2#post-1408529 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 22:30:12 +0000 Anonymous 1408529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm following along with empathy and hope that we both come out the other end in one piece </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control/page/2#post-1408506 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 21:36:52 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1408506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab grandma is right Caro - I swear that most of my valuable life lessons I learned from her :)</p> <p>Thank you all for the outfit love and the kind words. I do feel more like me today. And that is in no small part to the boost of confidence you have given me - thank you.</p> <p>Rachy - as I'm getting older, I find too much "stuff" just makes me anxious...like I'm now being pressured to do something with it. I think this is what is leading me to a desire for less.</p> <p>Angie - <i>only way out is through</i> - must remember that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control/page/2#post-1408490 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 21:04:04 +0000 Caro in Oz 1408490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab outfit, fab grandma &amp; fab you &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control/page/2#post-1408455 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 19:51:29 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1408455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very impressive self caring solution and such quick action... Couldn't be more thrilled for you! Love this look! You are a strong woman! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control/page/2#post-1408454 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 19:50:39 +0000 CocoLion 1408454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ummm, not sure why you're having fits of self-consciousness about your body because you look stunning! &nbsp;Honestly, if you say you have put on a few I take your word for it but never in my life would I have guessed that from these pictures. &nbsp;You look great as always. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control/page/2#post-1408424 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:54:45 +0000 rachylou 1408424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't it strange how clutter can bring on anxiety? Your exercise has given me an insight into what clutter is - it's not merely extraneous bits and pieces, it's non-functional stuff. Or did everyone know that but me?</p> <p>Anyways: I want that top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408377 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:58:46 +0000 Beth Ann 1408377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous!&nbsp; You have to feel terrific about how you look today, Shannon.&nbsp; You're outfit is oozing style and ease! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408375 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:56:49 +0000 shedev 1408375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grandma was a wise woman. </p> <p>You look fantastic in this outfit. Love the tunic. And you really do wear black and white like no ones business.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408355 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:40:00 +0000 deb 1408355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you look perfect!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408348 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:34:40 +0000 Angie 1408348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*applause*</p> <p>WOOOHOOOO. And you bounce back in true Shannon-style. NEVER let your wardrobe boss you around.</p> <p>I LOVE the long fringe. Super modern.&nbsp;</p> <p>The only way out, is through - and you happen to look killer doing so. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408325 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:04:57 +0000 Sara L. 1408325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great (as usual)!&nbsp; I'm glad you've made some changes and are already feeling happier.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408321 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:00:47 +0000 Alassë 1408321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408313 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:44:26 +0000 Astrid 1408313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome! So glad to hear that you could implement that strategy so swiftly and that it's working well for you. I love your outfit, it's a great look. YOU are looking great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408311 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 16:42:23 +0000 Elly 1408311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a kick-arse look, Shannon! I'm glad to see your smile back. Enjoy the great stuff you have, and don't worry about the other clothes. They will be there when you need 'em.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408265 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:55:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1408265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awww shucks - thank you ladies :)</p> <p>Inge - of course it's alright to say you adore my Grandmother - she'd be thrilled. One day I'll write a wee bit about her in the Off Topics section because she really was quite a remarkable woman and someone I was extremely close to.</p> <p>Jenny - tips for cleaning out the closet: I literally took every item out of the closet and piled it on the bed (much to Dusty Bottom's delight). Then I wiped out the closet. Then began the sorting and trying on. I tried on each item one by one and only put back in the closet items that both physically fit and that I want to wear. Everything else went in the downstairs spare closet. Now no guilt when I look in the closet and see pants that used to fit and no longer do up. It was nothing short of therapeutic.</p> <p>Suz - I've come to realize that jackets are like armor to me - I feel stronger and more in control when I'm wearing one.</p> <p>Shevia - I've added the pants to my finds section so you can see the detail. Apologies for forgetting that in the first place.</p> <p>Lisa - good luck with your closet cleaning morning. I had a glass of wine (or two) while cleaning mine - it helped :)</p> <p>Claire - that's the perfect word for it - taunts. Well no more!</p> <p>abc - I cannot say enough about these boots.I definitely recommend checking them out.</p> <p>Thanks ladies - feeling much more like myself this morning. I don't think I completely have my mojo back but with your support and suggestions, I'm working on it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408259 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:43:21 +0000 Debbie 1408259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent! Love the way the top looks with the jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408257 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:39:42 +0000 texstyle 1408257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go Shannon!&nbsp; You look great and I imagine you feel so much better too. I need to do a little closet cleaning myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408255 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:37:40 +0000 abc 1408255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great and I can tell you feel a lot better which is the most important thing.</p> <p>I loved that top since you first posted it.</p> <p>I am in the market for some flat boots and you just reminded me to check out those Clarks.</p> <p>Chin up, sweetie! &nbsp;XOXO </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408216 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:47:07 +0000 Anonymous 1408216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic Shannon, and I'm so glad that dressing was stress free this morning! I cannot stand to have clothing that's not working in my closet. It taunts&nbsp;me with all these outfit possibilities that aren't really possibilities after all, so OUT it goes! Good for you. I'm so happy to hear those boots are becoming comfy workhorses for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408213 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:43:49 +0000 jackiec 1408213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah Grandmas are so smart :)</p> <p>You look fantastic as usual, Shannon. I missed your first thread, I haven't been keeping up too well around here, but will go back. If it's any consolation, you look nothing short of spectacular on your daily WIWs. Sounds like you've taken control - good for you!!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408211 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:41:52 +0000 Anonymous 1408211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't it nice when something good arises out of the mess and lets you know that you haven't gone completely over the edge? &nbsp;This good thing being this outfit. You wear black and white like nobody's business.&nbsp;&nbsp; Everything here looks and fits gorgeously! &nbsp;I am in leather jacket envy too&nbsp;- wishing I could wear&nbsp;&nbsp;mine more than 2 months out of the year when they function as outerwear pieces<i></i>. &nbsp;Glad to hear the closet clean out went well too - I'm starting this morning as soon as&nbsp;<i>someone&nbsp;</i>leaves for work. &nbsp;Onward ho! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408209 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:41:09 +0000 Robidi 1408209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you...and you look fabulous!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408199 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:31:43 +0000 Anonymous 1408199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous outfit! Love that print top especially. I didn't get a chance to comment on your other thread but want toco granulate you for talking charge of your closet and getting what isn't fitting out of there. You look beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408196 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:27:32 +0000 Helena 1408196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Terrific!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408191 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:24:45 +0000 Anonymous 1408191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go Shannon! Love this very 'you' outfit. Elegant, edgy, with structure and a bit of fluidity. Brilliant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408187 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:22:20 +0000 Jaime 1408187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are my hero! Fantastic take charge attitude leads to fabulous outfit. My only suggestion is figure out a way to take a picture so I can see the detail on those pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408181 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:17:58 +0000 thimblelina 1408181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, impressive! You're a fighter! Brava!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408165 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:30:26 +0000 Anonymous 1408165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific Shannon. You have definitely taken control and I am truly impressed!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-to-take-control#post-1408164 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:25:29 +0000 Suz 1408164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, Shannon! You go!! Grandma to the rescue and look at how fab she has made you look! (She must be a very modern grannie, LOL.)&nbsp;</p> <p>You are wearing "our" jacket. Just as I predicted, jackets can give you that shot of structure to make you feel fully in control and sharp! Perfect.&nbsp; </p>