https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:41:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597651 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:35:23 +0000 AJ 597651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Sylvie - I came up with my style adjectives last spring, I think. I like the rubric idea even better because it points out finer details like structure. I'm going to have to do this rubric exercise and see what I come up with.</p> <p>@Meredith - Yes, the gladiators had me when I tried them on with those pants at the store. I still need to see if they will play nicely with the rest of my wardrobe. I already have a pair of heeled gladiators that I have not used as much as I had hoped. So maybe this sliver heeled pair will get worn more. I must say that the manmade material of the straps is surprisingly soft.</p> <p>@Jonesy - I have decided to stop worrying about any ankle gap ratio. My ankles and calves are what they are and I can't change that nor do I want to pay any extra money to try to tailor shoes to my ankle measurements. I'm embracing the space!!</p> <p>@alaskagirl - Well I for one am happy that the last owner didn't realize that these boots are a treasure! With your new schoolboy style, you should look into fedoras!</p> <p>@Carole - I can say the same thing about your fab fitting cobalt jeans! I have no special thrifting skills or connections. My local Savers must have some great fashionista donors!</p> <p>@Aida - I was trying out a sample shade of red lipstick. I like the way it looks for photos, but IRL it just looks too much for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597557 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:55:16 +0000 Aida 597557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute AJ! LOVE #2 with the new gladiators, LOVE the red lip in #5, LOVE the new boots! I think #4 works well with this top, but a drapey top would also look nice (would be a softer, less contrasty look). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597482 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:54:47 +0000 Carole 597482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great week, AJ, I wish I could find a pair of skinny olive cargos, I'm so jealous of yours I can't stand it. Also, love the thrifted boots, seriously, how do you find such great stuff? I need to start thrifing I guess! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597445 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:02:00 +0000 catgirl 597445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You thrifted those boots?! What moron gave them up?! They are so much fun! I love your hat outfits too. I think that one is my favorite of the bunch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597345 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:31:37 +0000 Jonesy 597345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great week, AJ! I really love the new thrifted red boots (they look perfect on your legs, IMHO), but everything looks fab here. Very polished! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597340 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:27:09 +0000 Meredith1953 597340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I love those sandals in the #3! They look lovely with the outfit in #2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597332 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:17:53 +0000 Sylvie 597332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Casual, feminine, fun is the perfect way to describe your style. You're definitely living up to your rubric.</p> <p>I really appreciate seeing examples of outfits that are casual and practical, yet still pulled together and stylish. Thank you for sharing with us.</p> <p>Also, the red bootsare *amazing*. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597330 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:12:29 +0000 AJ 597330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for all the red boot excitement! While I was at Target, I also got some grey shorts, so I'm looking forward to wearing the red boots with it!</p> <p>@cocolion - Those jeans are cool! I can see you rocking those!</p> <p>@clearlyclaire - Yep, that's the same black wool skirt that I wore to the LA meet-up. Your hem fix is still intact! Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597138 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:13:03 +0000 rae 597138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, those boots are killer! Awesome and more awesome! In fact, all the shoes here are actually making me excited for hotter weather. Adorable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597132 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:08:25 +0000 HelenInCanada 597132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a wonderful week! :)</p> <p>All of your outfits are darling and fun and relaxed. #4 and 5 are especially WOW! And I echo the others in saying the red boots and nude gladiators are excellent! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597072 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:27:22 +0000 Anonymous 597072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your new gladiators! A perfect nude for you. The red boots have me squeeeing all the way over here, YAY! Do I recognize the full black skirt you wore to church? I love that Target draped top on you. It seems to go with everything, but especially nice with the olive pants. Love the first outfit too with the stripes and low heels and jeans. So casual and pretty. Well done Aljean! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597049 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:43:01 +0000 Ana 597049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All great outfits, AJ! I love your thrifted red boots, and the second outfit looks good with the flats, but I think it looks even better with the nude gladiators. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-597006 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:35:21 +0000 Andrea B. 597006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All I can say is that I absolutely love your style--everything works. And those boots are just adorable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596987 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:44:31 +0000 Deborah 596987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #2 AJ. I have very similar skinny cargos and I love the idea of this style top with them. The shape and colors of that top are so flattering. Your church outfit is so cool with the boots really creating some edge here. Fab boots and I cannot believe you thrifted them. And I have to say no one wears a hat like you do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596985 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:22:01 +0000 Mona 596985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots are TDF! Love how you mix and match with old pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596979 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:26:05 +0000 CocoLion 596979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore your church outfit! So creative to coordinate with your little one. I also like #2, the top reminds me of these divine Hudson jeans, which also remind me of your avatar.</p> <p><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/nico-mid-rise-super-skinny/vp/v=1/845524441930932.htm?folderID=2534374302024380&#038;fm=browse-brand-shopbysize-viewall&#038;colorId=41814" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopbop.com/nico-mi.....orId=41814</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596968 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:41:47 +0000 Kiwichik 596968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I have a shoe fetish - love the red boots and the gladiators. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596943 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:31:05 +0000 Beth Ann 596943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, AJ, you're right. The red boots kinda grab all the attention here (although they're still fab) and your proportions are better in your original look. LOVE the paper dolls, and wish I had your thrifting luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596937 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:08:02 +0000 AJ 596937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Beth Ann - Oohhh, I think I'll be wearing stripes more often to give me an energy boost!! It could be the universal YLF superhero item. : P I think my splatter tunic looks roomy because of my straight hips. In outfit #3, I wanted the belt and the hat to be the key players. I think the white button down just wasn't the right choice for this. I always struggle to wear white tops....my IT shape needs the emphasis on the bottom half. I guess the red boots might draw the attention away, but then I think it would have changed the vibe of the look. Oh, let me see what my paper dolls cutout shows!</p> <p>@sarah - My three dressing adjectives are Casual, Feminine, Fun. There are of course some days where I just can't seem to put anything together, but for the most part, I do enjoy what I wear and I'm glad to hear that it shows. Thanks!</p> <p>@Shevia - Thanks! Much to my husband's chagrin, my rocking chair in our bedroom is the dumping spot for my not-ready-for-the-hamper-yet items. So coming up with outfits from that selection is a hit or miss risk to take when in a hurry. : P</p> <p>@christieanne - Target is one of my weaknesses! I usually can not leave there without finding something FAB to buy. If it's not clothes, then it's accessories or shoes. Ack!</p> <p>@Suz - I was just thinking that 2012 is looking to be the year of shoes for me!! I need to do a post of all the shoes that I've found this year so far!</p> <p>@Amy - Thanks! I'm on the lookout for a new hat for spring/summer but haven't found any that tickled my fancy yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596866 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:29:20 +0000 Amy 596866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, AJ, those boots are fab. Love your hat too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596856 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:00:50 +0000 Suz 596856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are the footwear QUEEN. Honestly, your thrifted shoes over the past six months have just about made me giddy. These boots are so much fun!! </p> <p>And the glads (though not thrifted) are also worthy of your closet. </p> <p>What a terrific casual week! I always love you in your hats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596830 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:54:19 +0000 christieanne 596830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love both new shoes - sometimes Target is a full of cute stuff. Boots - TDF (to die for - my DD has been saying this all week).<br /> Your always have a nice spin - the vest, the hat, a belt - good touches to "AJ" it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596829 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:49:05 +0000 Jaime 596829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent red boots! The gladiators look great with your second outfit and your pulled off the chair look is fab also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596816 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:13:10 +0000 sarah 596816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you having fun or what with those red boots?! I love your casual yet very-pulled-together style, AJ. And you always have that twinkle in your eye that says that you are thoroughly enjoying yourself style-wise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596798 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:58:12 +0000 Beth Ann 596798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved the explanation in #1 -- I'm sure your piano teacher appreciated the effort! You look easy, but pulled together. Stripes seem to convey a sense of energy and alertness to me. I find myself grabbing them when I'm tired as a kind of pick-me-up!</p> <p>We're blouse twins for #2, but I chose to size down, so mine is less tunic-y. I like the pairing with the skinnies -- volume over slender works really well for you. Both pairs of shoes work here. Which is more comfy?</p> <p>I love the shape and silhouette of #3. What would happen if you paired it with the new red boots? You've styled some great neutral outfits, but for some reason I'm drawn to the idea of a pop of color for this one.</p> <p>#3 is absolutely awesome. One of your trademark looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596796 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:53:50 +0000 AJ 596796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@T Shannon - I knew you of all people would appreciate a fun boot! Thanks!</p> <p>@ Kristin - My local Savers is the BEST! I always find something fun there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596795 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:47:45 +0000 Kristin L 596795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of your outfits! And those boots are awesome. You can find some great things at thrift stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596790 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:28:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 596790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those RED BOOTS!!!! Oh my....they are FAB AJ! And I love the outfit you paired them with. Absolutely fab-u-licious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-week-of-0409#post-596787 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:23:59 +0000 AJ 596787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1) Grabbed various items on my rocking chair to look presentable for the piano teacher: Blue floral earrings, striped blue &amp; beige T, black vest with slouchy pockets, NYDJ bootcuts, Seychelles black sandals.</p> <p>2) Wore to book club and running errands. On the left was what I left the house in. Right has new gladiator sandals that I picked up at Target. Details: Target splatter cowl-neck top, olive cargo skinnies, bronze hoop earrings, orange Old Navy flat espadrilles.</p> <p>3) Target gladiators</p> <p>4) Wore to take kiddos to dentist. I like the idea of it, but I think I need a drapier top or cut down on the sweets. : ) I also don't know why these sandals look like they are holey in front. It doesn't look that way in the mirror.</p> <p>5) Wore to church today and this is how I coordinated with my DD. She wore black mary jane dress shoes with white lace socks. My top, skirt, and boots are thrifted.</p> <p>6) Close up of thrifted boots! I've been looking for some perforated boots for spring. These are fun! Brand is Charles Albert.</p> <p>Feedback always appreciated. Thanks for stopping by! </p>