https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:47:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd/page/2#post-1588549 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:30:35 +0000 Astrid 1588549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely, Vix! Thanks for the travel pictures, now I want to visit Spain... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd/page/2#post-1588422 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 23:23:04 +0000 Ornella 1588422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your threads have always been a joy to read and look at Vix. Thanks for yet another visual feast and your eloquence. Just looking the the thumbnails made my heart skip a beat, so beautiful and consistent even when viewed on a small scale only.<br />I like your hair and you have magical smile.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd/page/2#post-1588407 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 22:31:06 +0000 Scarlet 1588407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your eye for color and pattern is just so gorgeous. I love these photos. The hair is looking wonderful to me. Hang in there! I especially love 1, 2, and 5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd/page/2#post-1588371 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 18:59:53 +0000 Vix 1588371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Peri -- </b>Thank you, though I think you both underestimate how cohesive your closet has become in terms of flattering colors! And BTW, in catching up I saw your "dressing when ill" post (never would have guessed) -- talk about lovely colors!</p> <p>&nbsp;<b>Angie --</b>Thanks, I try! Now it's onto trying to dress for cold- and/or grey- weather workdays. I see lots of color on the forum right now so hoping I can find the inspiration to avoid all neutrals as a default!</p> <p><b>Kiwimom and Firecracker -- </b>Cheerleading appreciated, thanks! I'm definitely crossing fingers the Hair Experiment will pay off...luckily there are lots of inspirations around YLF (looking at you, Ms FC!).</p> <p><b>&nbsp;CocoLion --</b> Thanks! You know how I feel when I see you in those brights I can't wear -- glad we could change "color palette ooohing" places for a minute!<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd/page/2#post-1588316 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 05:46:13 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1588316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful collection of travel outfits and photos! The blues are stunning on you (and in your surroundings). I agree with others: your hair is looking gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd/page/2#post-1588242 Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:20:45 +0000 CocoLion 1588242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your color palette!!!! &nbsp;And the outfits with the boots as shown in 1 and 4 are so sophisticated. &nbsp;Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588240 Sat, 28 Nov 2015 18:33:19 +0000 Kiwimom 1588240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have the most beautiful silver streaks and will look stunning once the grow out is complete. Hang in there, you're over the worst part. Oh, and your outfits are great - love those blues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588204 Sat, 28 Nov 2015 14:59:16 +0000 Angie 1588204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another who is impressed with how well you co-ordinated your outfits with your surroundings, Vix. You travel in style, and your two-toned hair looks fab.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588115 Sat, 28 Nov 2015 00:33:39 +0000 Peri 1588115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party, but lovely to see you again. I always love your colors! And the way all your colors love each other. I wish I was that disciplined!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588110 Sat, 28 Nov 2015 00:04:19 +0000 Vix 1588110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>MsMaven -- </b>I admit I hope the growout gets a little easier. Just saw your progress pics today -- gorgeous shades that compliment your skin so well!<br /><b><br />Diane -- </b>You and I do love a good fabric; I am both sad/glad you're too far away to hire as temptation would be a daily problem! The only custom one there is the peacock thing, though the tunic I wore traveling is custom too. The small print is a DVF stretch silk that was one of my few fall purchases (started at 40% off, ended up 60% off!); the deep blue is a J Crew from I know not when (purchased used for $40).&nbsp;</p> <p><b>MsMary -- </b>Thank you! Somehow I just know you can do your skinny heels with cobblestones without breaking an ankle...you'll need to show us how it's done!</p> <p>I probably went a little overboard coordinating with the background but man I just loooooved that tile. [I think tile is one of the reasons for my SoCal fetish.] I know several of us are fond of matchy-matchy so where's Goldenpig? Extra challenge for her!</p> <p><b>CocoC</b> -- It's greedy to be envious of you when I just got back from vacation, right? But Bali sounds wonderful, sigh. You'll have to share!</p> <p>If the styles work for you/your budget, I rec taking a look at Athleta. The pants I mentioned upthread are SPF 50, and I've worn their long-sleeved rashguard out of the water and gotten compliments (IIRC sleeveless/short-sleeved are options).</p> <p>FWIW here's some of what I wore for a Hawaii trip:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition">WIWs, active/casual edition: Exploring the Big Island</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588103 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 22:30:33 +0000 Cococat 1588103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much Vix! :)</p> <p>I've actually copied your list for reference. I'm off to Bali in Feb. It's very hot there, but at least it gives me an idea of the types of things you pack and how you mix and match. It will be a great help for when I travel to colder climates. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588074 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:47:32 +0000 MsMary 1588074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at you, all coordinated with your surroundings! You look like you just stepped out of a fashion magazine, or a high-end travel magazine, gray hair and all! Thanks so much for sharing such fabulousness! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588071 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:36:51 +0000 Anonymous 1588071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely to see you Vix! I'm drooling over all the beautiful painterly fabrics. I'm betting some of your dresses/tunics are custom made? I seem to remember you have a dressmaker. I really like the longer lengths over the above knee skirts. The proportions really appeal to me. Your hair looks fab too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588066 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 19:00:07 +0000 Alassë 1588066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everyone else - your hair looks in amazing, particularly in #2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588061 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 18:30:22 +0000 MsMaven 1588061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair looks beautiful. I think the first 3-4 months are the most difficult and you made the right decision to just let it grow. Your outfits are great and I love that blue dress on you.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588058 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 18:17:33 +0000 Vix 1588058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For Coco --</p> <p>To the best of my memory, what I took in terms of clothes is below. I'm good at smushing into a carryon! I hang and put into plastic bags to reduce wrinkling.</p> <p>I did force myself to try on <u>almost</u> everything as combos before packing.</p> <p>Italicized = not worn (some of this was due to hotter/colder weather than projected)</p> <ul> <li>Blue/black/white silk shirtdress&nbsp;</li> <li>Peacock silk multi-purpose dress/tunic whatever (tied in knot here)</li> <li>Deep blue tunic (my only "new" purchase for the trip, bought used)</li> <li>black burnout velvet short-sleeved top/tunic</li> <li>tiny print blue/black/purple sleeveless rayon tunic (for travel)</li> <li><i>16 y.o. black spiderweight wool dress*</i><i></i></li> </ul> <p><b></b></p> <ul> <li>black knee-length ponte pencil skirt</li> <li>blue/green/black midi print knit skirt</li> </ul> <ul> <li>black ponte skinnies</li> <li>black lightweight Athleta stretch "midtown trousers" (for 24 hour+ travel days, but worn throughout trip)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>T-shirts: black and <i>royal blue*</i></li> <li><i>black long-sleeved T*</i></li> <li>dark blue sleeveless linen knit top</li> <li>periwinkle and black cotton tanks</li> <li>green/blue/black print sheer tank</li> <li><i>black exercise tank*</i></li> <li><i>blue long-sleeved exercise/casual top*</i></li> </ul> <p><i><br /></i></p> <ul> <li>black scoop neck merino wool pullover</li> <li>blue merino cardigan</li> <li>blue linen cardigan</li> <li>deep green lightweight cardigan (didn't try this on as it's a staple and I just wore it this summer -- apparently didn't notice crummy fit in shoulders and looked baaad in photos)</li> <li>long grey cashmere cardigan (older, for travel and lounging)</li> <li>long grey/black/brown print cardigan</li> </ul> <ul> <li>grey wool pashima&nbsp;</li> <li>pale grey tone-on-tone print scarf</li> <li>blue/green ombre featherweight wool scarf</li> <li><i>brown/black/grey silk scarf (intended for Barcelona outfits, but too cold for it!)</i></li> </ul> <ul> <li>3 necklaces, 1 bolder ring</li> </ul> <ul> <li>deep brown knee-high boots</li> <li>black wedge booties</li> <li>black rubber-heeled shooties (could have left at home, they were mostly for dressier evenings and we didn't have too many of those)</li> <li>black sneakers&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>bras, underwear, socks, silk longjohns (tank and long-sleeved), black silk slip</li> <li>tights (brown, black, burgundy -- solid, micro-fishnet, fishnet)</li> <li>demi-camisoles for neckline coverage (did not need as many as I took LOL); 1 demi-half sleeved and 1 demi full-sleeved (great to reduce laundering of top layer)</li> <li>nightwear</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588051 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 17:39:50 +0000 Vix 1588051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Abc, Nadya, Brooklyn, CocoC, Shevia, Beth Ann, Lyn, Suz -</b>-</p> <p>Pardon my delayed response -- body clock gone wild. Thanks for the kind words, hope it's ok I respond more in themes than individually this time.</p> <p><i></i><u><b></b>Re </u><u>the legs<br /></u>I must bow to the power of tonal hosiery plus the pointed toe (whether in shoe design or posing)!</p> <p>Speaking along similar lines -- I saw LOTS of legs on display in mini to micro-mini skirts even in the allegedly more conservative Barcelona. Tights or leggings underneath, obvious youth not a factor. So you butt-skirt YLFers are being very Euro.</p> <p><b></b><u></u><u>Re the (ARA Tilly) stretch&nbsp;knee-high boots<br /></u>German comfort brand. They're&nbsp;actually a dark brown microsuede (with black patent heel) and&nbsp;I think this is my 3rd winter with them. Bought half-price at the time (quickly repeated in black leather) so prob tough to find now but you could explore the brand. Gore-Tex-coated. </p> <p>Comfortable in general but more so with a hard plastic Superfeet insert -- in fact they were my winners for the trip over my Clarks and Eccos (used same insert).&nbsp;</p> <p>Link to a version here:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/ara-Tilly-Womens-Boot/dp/B005ADRFNW">http://www.amazon.com/ara-Till.....B005ADRFNW</a></p> <p><u>Re the outfits&nbsp;<br /></u>Thanks to all with a shout out to my fellow blues-lovers. ;)&nbsp;Maybe because I walk a fair bit for my commutes these are the easiest trips for me to plan for -- it's the more casual hiking/swimming ones that get me! </p> <p>The trip was def a walking-centric one -- and we actually used the metro less than we thought in Barcelona. But man -- those full days walking and/or standing on hard museum floors always take a while for me to adjust to (and Mr V in his uber-practical shoes felt the same way).</p> <p><b>Nadya, Brooklyn </b>-- I've seen some of the items you have in your closet so I have no doubt you guys could just bring your usual style with you!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>CoCo -- </b>I'll post separately re what I took though it's not that exciting. I'm generally a horrible overpacker even though I only do carry-on, ha. &nbsp;And YES to loving Park Guell and the other Gaudi sites we decided to tour. Congrats on 30+ years of non-smoking. Just noticed there are a few cigarette butts in at least one my photos...they were everywhere!</p> <p><u>Re the hair<br /></u>Again, <b>group thanks</b> for the reassurances! <b>Lyn, </b>I will try not to give in to all-over coloring until I'm finally grown out and can evaluate the whole package! <br /><b><br />Shevia </b>-- your bias is deserved and because you and I have very similar hair you have been a big inspiration! I love your avatar and current cuts and the ombre has me teetering on going shorter again (not great with my face shape, I've had pixie to mid-back over the years). So I may rejoin Club Shorter soon....</p> <p>***</p> <p><b>Suz --</b> I'<b></b>m good at doing nothing but bad at relaxing. So thanks for that comment! Travel tends to make us feel like lovebirds (15 years and counting) and we did get a free pastry one day with our lunch so maybe our happiness was contagious. A good reminder that I need to work on more day-to-day happiness for those in my life!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588033 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 15:31:55 +0000 Suz 1588033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful set of photos! And what a gorgeous smile you have -- just stunning! You look happy and relaxed, and Spain looks sunny and gloriously inviting through your lens. I love the artful composition and playfulness of these shots (lovebirds!) and love your rich palette of mosaic-like blues and greens.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also love (and <b>ENVY</b>) those gorgeous blue boots -- not to mention your long long legs!! Pray tell what are the boots? (Still no decisions about my grey ones, by the way, but I expect I will hold onto them since tall boots are such a very hard fit for me...)&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the grey, it looks truly beautiful on you -- I am sure you will not age a day with it.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1588014 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 10:58:52 +0000 lyn67 1588014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You certainly are graying very gracefully, Vix -so keep on! Love your blue/green palette here&amp; YLF as always!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587967 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 03:29:17 +0000 Beth Ann 1587967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful trip! &nbsp;It's nice to see happy pictures from Europe after the last few weeks of sorrow.</p> <p>You travel outfits were amazing sleek and elegant, but still practical.<br />Excellent job keeping a flattering, but small, color palette, and making the most of a few dramatic bits (hello, boots!).</p> <p>Your hair looks deliberate and dramatic (particularly when up). &nbsp;Definitely not aging! &nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for popping on to share! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587966 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 03:28:20 +0000 Jaime 1587966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look every bit as stylish and graceful with the grey in your hair - I would say more so (of course I would!). Isn't it nice not worrying about the wind blowing up your hair and exposing the roots? Spain looks enchanting through your lens, and all the blue tones are stunning on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587960 Fri, 27 Nov 2015 02:04:43 +0000 Cococat 1587960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic...very stylish and fab boots! I'm amazed that you only took a carryon, and would love to know what you packed. I'm always lugging around huge suitcases and wearing next to nothing from it. I agree about the smoking in Paris. As an ex smoker from about 30 years ago, I seem particularly sensitive to it and was surprised that there were so many smokers there. Don't you just love Park Guell! </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587933 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 22:22:32 +0000 Brooklyn 1587933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great post! Love the outfits, the hair, the scenery photos, everything! Blue suits you very well and I particularly love outfits 1 and 4. And also the way your outfits seem sympathetic with the scenery. Love your black boots. They look comfortable for travel but stylish. This inspires me to make more of an effort when I travel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587927 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 21:32:51 +0000 Nadya 1587927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE THE GRAY! It's dashing, as Una said.&nbsp;</p> <p><div>Thanks for sharing your photos - you inspire me to look more pulled together even when I need to be absolutely ready to walk 5+ miles on a typical touring day. The tunics and scarves are especial favorites.</p> <p></div><div>Glad you got to take a good long break. We all need those!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587919 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 19:48:36 +0000 catgirl 1587919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And what's more youthful than rebelling against the "rules"? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587916 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 19:34:04 +0000 abc 1587916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely post. Your legs look 1000 miles long. My word. Amazing. </p> <p>Lovely scenery. Thanks for sharing. </p> <p>Your hair looks great to me, nothing awkward. And I bet you saw many different/ cool / crazy hairstyles there anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587901 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 18:25:38 +0000 Vix 1587901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Thanks all; I do like harmony in photos and it sure wasn't tough to find great spots! </p> <p>[My beloved's preference whether photographing or modeling is "one and done" but let's just say I'm thankful for digital. ]<br /><b></b><b><br />AlaskaGirl -- </b>Glad I could help ease the pain of working on a holiday for you as you've eased my concerns about those "age marker" greys! Your hair just keeps getting better and better.</p> <p>I'm about apparently about 40% grey with I swear about 35% in that one chunk that's really obvious when pulled up -- but after years of worrying about roots I'm kind of enjoying the freedom of flaunting the grey. Weird.</p> <p><b>Carole -- </b>Thank you but the grass must be greener because I think lighter shades have more fun greying, ha! Half the time I think grey is a highlight on them (you!).</p> <p>I'm sure others have mentioned it, but one thing I've found is that with longer roots I don't think, "oh, I look so washed out -- I need haircolor stat!" the way I did when I'd have even a little (0.5") grey showing. Ditto for looking like my hairline is receding (top) or widening (top).</p> <p><b>Runcarla, Bonnie G, LACeleste, and Kerlyn --</b> Thank you all too! The YLF "gone grey" contingent sets the bar high, hope I can hop it!</p> <p><b>Merwoman and JAileen -- </b>Thank you; they're my favorite shades for sure. I&nbsp;<b></b>was so surprised to find actual peacocks in Seville but was glad I was wearing the deep blue tunic that day (secret code). And&nbsp;<b>Merwoman,</b>&nbsp;of course the beach caught your eye -- it's actually Barcelona during their loooong beautiful dusk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587900 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 18:24:31 +0000 kerlyn 1587900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so elegant in every picture! &nbsp;And your hair looks lovely!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587899 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 18:11:25 +0000 LACeleste 1587899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amazing pics! &nbsp;Your hair and outfits are stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacationing-while-going-grey-and-looking-tbd#post-1587884 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 17:22:35 +0000 Bonnie 1587884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your hair and your outfits. You look beautiful. </p>