https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 25 May 2026 06:10:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-615367 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:59:54 +0000 MNsara 615367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww, you two are SO cute and stylish in #3 Love that your DH had gotten onto polka dot bandwagon and that scale of dots is perfect for a guy! I'm going to have to get my DH to get out Gap jeans. . .he's stuck on some pretty relaxed jeans and I've only been firm on being dark wash. Time to add it the slimmer straight leg ;-)</p> <p>Great purse and it should be a great accessory for all sotr of summer outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-615359 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:50:59 +0000 Aida 615359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta you are looking fabulous as usual! I agree that it's worth having your mom make a sheath (or two) based off the one in #1. Love the soft colors there with the black leggings, it's a bit unexpected for me and makes the outfit strong and dramatic. Great red jeans outfit in #2, I like the dark top with the light/white elements coming from the shoes and scarf. Clever! You and hubby look so fab in #3! Maybe I should start showing my husband interesting shirts on whims, see if he goes for any The new black and white striped patent clutch is just gorgeous, what a great find! Hooray for Team Wear, it works perfectly with that outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-615073 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:25:13 +0000 Sveta 615073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks!<br /> I guess my YLF training is rubbing off my hubby too. Let's see what happened for the last 2 years:<br /> - I got him into slim fitting jeans from Gap in dark and medium wash. He never wore jeans to work before but he wears those - because they look good on him.<br /> - I got him into slim fit shirts - over a lot of resistance. His objection was that he does not like his cloting tight and I had to prove to him how big a difference is between "tight" and "tailored" and that "tailored'gives you the same freedom of movement as "relaxed' but looks a million times better.<br /> - I got him into wearing his shirts untucked with jeans for a more modern look<br /> - at last I got him into polka dot shirtNext on the agenda is to wear scarves like guys in Paris...:-)<br /> Marianna, we got this shirt at Winners, it is made by some Italian brand - I don't remember which one. I usually check Winners for men stuff, they have good trousers, shirts and sweaters from time to time - frequently made in Italy.<br /> Angie, thanks for the K rating, we will try to keep up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614945 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:05:34 +0000 Angie 614945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't take my eyes off picture #3 to look at the rest. SO KILLER! Both of you. The Polka Dot Brigade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614940 Tue, 08 May 2012 14:02:45 +0000 marianna 614940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You and hubby are soooo cute in your polka dots! LOVE. Where is his shirt from? My guy needs a polka dot shirt in his life ASAP.</p> <p>You look absolutely gorgeous in everything you wear. Just perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614901 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:28:56 +0000 Lisa 614901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1-I adore the layered sheath dress look on you, you really rock this look.<br /> #2-Fun pattern mix with the scarf here.<br /> #3-The new bag is really fab! Just a fun bag. And you are hubby are a gorgeous looking couple! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614890 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:53:10 +0000 missvee 614890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta you look amazing in these outfits! It's easy to see how confident you are in your choices - you notice the striped bag, buy it and wear it - no humming and hawing - you just know that it's right for you. That's a great feeling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614863 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:12:36 +0000 Kirti 614863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You andyour hubby make one very stylish couple! Love the earrings you bought </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614841 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:44:42 +0000 lyn67 614841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all, you are such a fashionable couple!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614839 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:41:35 +0000 sarah 614839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goodness, Sveta, you and hubs certainly are a stylish pair! You look GREAT this week. And thanks for sharing the pic of the advanced pattern mixing on the older gent! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614834 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:31:37 +0000 krishnidoux 614834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, you are so beautiful as usual. I love that polka dress on you! And the gray jumper is completely you. It is nice to get to see you DH, you make a very cute couple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614827 Tue, 08 May 2012 11:14:37 +0000 Sveta 614827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, Amy, Shevia, Beth Ann, Manidipa, Deborah - thanks!<br /> Suz, I think you have something here on the bag classification...<br /> Kyle, V says Hi to you!<br /> Dianthus, red jeans are fun to play with. However this particular pair causing me a lot of styling issues because it requires tunic length tops because fabric is quite thin like in leans :(<br /> Una, I am glad you approve of the bag!<br /> Claire, I saw this polka dot shirt in a store when we shopped for him and it was in his size. It is made in Italy, the fit is slim and the quality is super. I pointed it to him and his first reaction was - no! Honestly I don't remember how it happened that he agreed to buy it after all and braved to wear it out - I guess it took some persuasive skills on my part:-) I guess he is a sucker for a good quality items and this one is a pleasure to wear. Anyway he wore it to a party in friends' house and nobody laughed at him. Anyhow this is one of his favorite shirts now and he wears it to work at least every other week!<br /> Christieanne, I was surprised to find this bag quite comfortable to use that day, It does not fit much inside but the handle made it more practical and I could also tuck in under an arm when I needed both arms.<br /> AJ, I would never though m hubby would wear polka dot shirt, I showed it to him on whim and he ended up buying it!<br /> Denise, this was a new shape for me in sunglasses, I am glad you like them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614757 Tue, 08 May 2012 06:30:50 +0000 Deborah 614757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta you look fab in all these outfits. Your polka dot dress is just beautiful and you and your hubby are a gorgeous couple and I did notice how you complement one another fashion wise:) The clutch is stunning and i love it against the dots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614723 Tue, 08 May 2012 05:07:43 +0000 CocoLion 614723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 2, 3 and those shades in #4. You and hubby look look like the beautiful people together in that photo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614722 Tue, 08 May 2012 04:55:46 +0000 AJ 614722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great photo of you and hubby! I don't think mine would wear polka dots, but I've never asked him.</p> <p>I like that grey shift dress in #1. I envy your own personal tailor! Sveta's mom, you are awesome!</p> <p>Great accessory finds! Sometimes you just have to BBQ when it's love at first sight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614712 Tue, 08 May 2012 04:39:40 +0000 ManidipaM 614712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gotta ADORE a couple so obviously on the same page! </p> <p>Love your fun finds, and especially like your first outfit with the sheath dress. That's a charming little dress, so I really hope you can get another, only better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614707 Tue, 08 May 2012 04:21:00 +0000 christieanne 614707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I read "glossy", I knew I would like the new bag but actually I LOVE it. And with the little hand cutout part - so great for a clutch. You and DH both look perfect for the theater. Fun to dress up for sure (and it's nice to have a few impractical things like a bag and earrings!). </p> <p>The rest of the week was great - your formula of tunic/dress over slim leg works so well for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614702 Tue, 08 May 2012 04:13:37 +0000 Anonymous 614702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fun to have some more dressing up occasions, it sounds like you had a wonderful time. I love your new clutch and earrings! Mr. Sveta is quite dashing and handsome! How do you get him to dress so well? The two of you make such a smart couple. I love the picture of the pattern-mixing gentleman as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614685 Tue, 08 May 2012 03:44:18 +0000 Beth Ann 614685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You and your DH look like you're made for each other! Love the bag and, while all your looks are spot on, I adore #2, red jean twin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614651 Tue, 08 May 2012 03:14:21 +0000 Jaime 614651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You and DH are doing some great pattern mixing. Great outfits - all of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614649 Tue, 08 May 2012 03:12:20 +0000 catgirl 614649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>THAT b/w BAG! So cool! You look stunning in that photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614640 Tue, 08 May 2012 03:09:09 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 614640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you love the dress in pic #1. It looks like the perfect simple dress to add and layer with.</p> <p>I love #2. Red jeans shouldn't be that versatile but they do seem to work with a lot don't they?</p> <p>I also think the polka dot dress is very nice on you. Great bag too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614625 Tue, 08 May 2012 02:57:33 +0000 Amy 614625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun, fun, fun! My favorite is the picture of you and your husband. You two look so striking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614610 Tue, 08 May 2012 02:41:34 +0000 Kyle 614610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stripes and polka dots are such a fab combo. I love the photo of you and V, and thank you for sharing it with us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614599 Tue, 08 May 2012 02:36:03 +0000 Suz 614599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cool, Sveta! </p> <p>I think you are very smart (and lucky) to get your mother to duplicate (with improvements) your grey dress. I would like to do this with one of mine, as well - same style. SO useful. </p> <p>I love your outfit in #2, and you and your hubby are so sweet in #3! The new clutch is perfect. I am coming down to the view that the only bags to own are supremely practical (cross body or tote) or wildly impractical (sweet clutches). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614598 Tue, 08 May 2012 02:35:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 614598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are just looking gorgeous Sveta! You and hubs make a smashing looking couple! I think duplicating the sheath dress with another one made is a fabulous idea. When something works it definitely bears repeating! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-what-i-did-and-what-i-bought-over-this-weekend#post-614594 Tue, 08 May 2012 02:30:43 +0000 Sveta 614594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have posted 4 outfits in the Picture Perfect Challenge threads last week so here is the remainder of the week:<br /> pic 1 - wore to work on Friday because I was feeling quite casual that day. I really like this charcoal relaxed sheath dress I thrifted 2 summers ago but there are 2 things which make it less perfect for me. It is too short to wear with tights to work so I always have to pair it with leggings or leans. Secondly the armholes are a bit too high which is not very comfortable when I wear this dress over a shirt. Also it begins to look a bit tired and past its prime so I think I am ready to retire it. I think I got a great CPW from $5 dress; however I like the style so much that I am thinking to ask my mom to recreate it with a longer length and lower armholes.</p> <p>This weekend we made a trip to Niagara region and met there with our friends from Toronto for some wine tasting, night waterfall watching, a theater performance and a general catching up on things. We could not wish for a better weather for this weekend and had a great time. I also used this as an opportunity for some dressing up :-)<br /> pic 2 - red jeans and pattern mix. This black tunic shirt is not very comfortable to layer under anything with sleeves as it has 3/4 sleeves. I used safety pins to keep them in place :-)<br /> pic 3 - wore my polka dot dress to the theater. Isn't it funny how my hubby and I picked matching white and black polka dot outfits - completely unintentional I must say: I have not seen what he packed for himself. Even the color of our shoes matched - isn't it funny?<br /> I also got a couple of things in a little shop there: this black and white striped clutch in pic 3. I didn't have a small bag for going out - my all bags are practical -and was not really looking for one but this bag caught my eye in the store. I liked the shape and the pattern and the fact that it is a glossy patent - in other words it spoke to me in the store which bags don't do too often. I bought it, moved my keys, lipstick and credit card into it from my practical cross body bag I was wearing at the moment, made a quick trip to my car to drop off my old bag and used this new one for the rest of the day - because I am on a Team Wear and also because it was so much fun against this dress! I also bought these earrings (pic 4) - again not practical at all because I won't wear them to work (too long!) and I don't have too many dressy occasions for them - but who cares? I guess I was not in a practical mood that day!:-) As you can see I wore them right away too because that was one of those rare occasions and I could not miss it :-)</p> <p>It was interesting to see some trendy pattern mixing in the theater crowd. This older gentleman surely won a prize - look at the stripe and polka dot mix: fun! </p>