https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:21:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1376073 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 03:32:25 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1376073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Abc- if you have to make yourself do it, I'm not sure it can be classified as play I find the trick to be spending time in there when I'm rested and don't have to be anywhere, and it's great for creating looks that reduce the amount of time needed to put something together in the morning! Good luck on the cognac boot front...mine are about 6 years old otherwise I'd be in the same boat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1375814 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:46:31 +0000 abc 1375814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun! I wish I could make myself go play in the closet. Looks like it was a useful and entertaining exercise. Cute cat but the cognac boots caught my eye in pic 1. On the hunt for the perfect pair myself. I'm sure that's why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1375772 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 20:43:20 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1375772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vickie- you should try the cat inspired look (lion cut ;-/). The oxfords are the Edelmans and now that they're broken in I'm quite liking them, as they make dressing easy.</p> <p>Ummlila- thank you for the lovely complement...Bella is a special girl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1375300 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 23:21:04 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1375300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your cat is a beautiful lady and so is her owner. I really love these fresh white looks on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1375258 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 22:19:36 +0000 Vicki 1375258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From one cat lover to another, I am in awe of your inspiration from beautiful Bella. &nbsp;You look gorgeous, bright and sassy in these neutrals and make them come alive with your outstanding shoe choices, too.</p> <p>Your RL inspiration is great and I really like your new coat. &nbsp;I'm sure a jaunty cap is coming soon. &nbsp;:)</p> <p>Those sneakers are fantastic&nbsp;and, of course, the metallic oxfords, which look very much like the J. Crew ones I tried on last year and didn't buy.</p> <p>I'm particularly fond of the #5 collage photo, which is priceless. &nbsp;Yes, I can see why you enjoy neutrals. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1375240 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:39:13 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1375240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth- Perhaps an addition to the family is warranted? ;-)</p> <p>Sveta- You could carry one of those RL looks superbly! I did wear a new combo with the shown pieces today.</p> <p>Kate- High five sista! CCLs unite!</p> <p>Sharan-I've had those high tops for over a year and every time I get them out I feel like I'm back in the '80s. Now I have something to wear them with!</p> <p>Deborah, I totally would wear those, just need an occasion. I could probably do for work but would get some looks on the bus, because let's face it, you don't see a lot of posh cream clothes on the bus! I AM coveting a pair of winter white tapered trousers though. I may have to get some tights in that color, which I would never have seen a use for until now.</p> <p>Angie-not surprised you gravitated to the white jeans! You and I almost got rid of that cream cashmere sweater...doh (smacking head).</p> <p>Jackie- if you insist! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1375000 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 14:58:01 +0000 Anonymous 1375000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous kitty-inspired looks! You look so sophisticated in white out (plus, I heart Ralph Lauren). The camel great coat is fantastic on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374997 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 14:53:52 +0000 Meredith 1374997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are as lovely as your gorgeous kitty. I especially love the middle look in 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374991 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 14:48:29 +0000 jackiec 1374991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outstanding Ann! So fun! Love them all! Especially love the second to last outfit....that looks like such a cozy cardi on top! You must wear ALL of these outfits out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374961 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 14:28:52 +0000 Angie 1374961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella is a the<b> best</b> inspiration. I especially love the renditions in #4 and #5. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374839 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 06:01:00 +0000 Jeanie 1374839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your furry inspiration! &nbsp;Such great outfits.....meow! &nbsp;I am also in love with that Ralph Lauren collection....sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374837 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 05:58:02 +0000 Bijou 1374837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella is stunning - although being a West Highland White terrier owner, I do like pets that are white and fluffy. &nbsp;Your camel coat looks great and would go with all of these combinations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374781 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 03:31:10 +0000 AJ 1374781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella is gorgeous!! How fun to use her as inspiration!</p> <p>I think #3 is magazine worthy!</p> <p>I hope you wear every one of these outfits out and about! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374769 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 03:21:18 +0000 Jaime 1374769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella is great inspiration and provides a great post title too! I love your RL interpretation and the sweater in the third picture in #4 looks almost as luxurious as Bella herself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374741 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:50:34 +0000 Deborah 1374741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are clever and creative!&nbsp; And while your kitty is adorable, I found myself wanting to pet those gorgeous boots (I know... I need therapy).&nbsp; #2/3 is just superb.&nbsp; How did you feel in it, and have you/would you leave the house in it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374736 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:44:00 +0000 Caro in Oz 1374736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great place to gain&nbsp;inspiration Love both #5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374726 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:29:52 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1374726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun, Ann! And to borrow Sveta's comment, clever of you to literally copy-cat! My favorite is the last panel of 4, and I also love 2/3 and both looks in 5. Those white sneakers are so cool, and the cream bag looks scrumptious. I think you could wear and carry them with just about anything and look chic. <br />Bella Bean is so gorgeous--what great inspiration she provides. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374723 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:24:01 +0000 bj1111 1374723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i ADORE everything. &nbsp; #3 is all kinds of awesome--specifically because of the darker toned coat. &nbsp;the third photo in #4 is also super...love the lippie and the hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374720 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:18:06 +0000 Suz 1374720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So. Much. Fun!!! You are one clever cat-lady. Love all of these, but especially both versions of #5. Not to mention your gorgeous man-coat! Wow.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have also taken inspiration from my cat (a chocolate point Siamese). He's one reason I claim taupe as a key neutral. Along with blue, of course. :)&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374719 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:17:28 +0000 rabbit 1374719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another crazy cat lady who has created outfits around her black cat checking in! :D</p> <p>Well Bella is ravishingly gorgeous and good inspiration material, as is the RL ad. Your outfits look stunning and interesting - I don't think I could pick a favorite, I really like them all.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374717 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:12:45 +0000 Sveta 1374717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella Bean is a cutie and totally copycat worthy!<br />I also was admiring a white-out RL ad today (different one but quite as stunning). I think you did a great job and hope that at least one of these combination finds way out of the house soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374711 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:07:12 +0000 Elizabeth P 1374711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much fun! I think all these outfits are wonderful, and I am really wishing right now that I could wear similar tones. Alas, my inspiration comes from MY cat, who is black and white :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-using-bella-the-persian-for-inspiration#post-1374708 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 02:00:58 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1374708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've become rather obsessed with neutral tonal outfits of late, and I figured it might be worthwhile trying to put some outfits together out of the clothes I already have instead of rushing to buy new pieces. As I started thinking about this endeavor, I looked down and my rescue Persian girl Bella was curled up in my closet. She is predominantly white, but has patches of very light cream and grey all over. It's a very stunning combination, or I might be biased ;-)</p> <p>1-Bella Bean hanging out with my boots. She got the Bean part of her name because her coloration reminds us of a toasted marshmallow Jelly Belly :-)</p> <p>2-My interpretation of a recent Ralph Lauren Collection ad that I love. It's as close as I can get, with a cream cashmere skirt and sweater, some cream high tops and fluffly socks and an oversized bag. I wished I had a jaunty knit cap, but no such luck. I love the look of the giant turtleneck on the model, but I wouldn't be able to see out of it!</p> <p>3- The outfit from #2 with a camel coat</p> <p>4-I thought I'd try some things with white jeans. The left panel is the same cream sweater with my linen and silk bomber sweater as a topper. The middle is where I really start channeling Bella. I added silver oxfords, belt and cream/navy Breton with a cream cashmere cardigan.</p> <p>5-Left panel added a light grey and cream marled linen t-shirt with beaded neckline to amp up the grey component. The right panel is the new SSIF cream and grey leopard print sweatshirt. </p> <p>Go ahead, call me a crazy cat lady. I don't mind! I've added finds for the couple of things that are still available. I feel pretty chuffed about what I WAS able to do, even though I still don't look like the ad. FYI, I looked up the pieces and that outfit would run somewhere close to $10,000, so WOO HOO, look how much I saved! As usual, your comments and suggestions are welcomed! </p>