https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 02:35:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-962256 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 15:06:12 +0000 Astrid 962256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, I missed your outfit posts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-962248 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:47:18 +0000 Sveta 962248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, I missed your WIW posts - so nice to the beautiful you again!<br />Red, black and white - this is SO Ornella,&nbsp;love it! &nbsp;<br />I also like avocados and the most interesting recipe I ever tried was of a frozen avocado dessert - so cool and so yummy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-962220 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:13:35 +0000 Mona 962220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great outfits, Ornella! You look so sophisticated and relaxed in this black,white and red colour pallete. I love avocados too. Yesterday I bought some spinach and avocados to make a green smoothie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-962209 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 13:27:44 +0000 citygirldc 962209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the clean modern lines. &nbsp;I strive to be like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-962158 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:18:58 +0000 Ornella 962158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>DonnaF,&nbsp;Kelly, carolbee</b>&nbsp;:: thank you.</p> <p><b>bj1111</b> :: sorry I missed you in my previous reply and thank you for your kind compliment. I am particularly tickled by your <i>hunger for good fashion</i>. Genius.</p> <p><b>Vicki</b> :: thank you, you are always so generous and supportive in your comments. And what a bonus to get Angie's avocado recipe too :-)</p> <p><b>Lantana</b> :: thank you. I have never made tandoori chicken myself (yup, true), but I may try it soon if nothing but for trying avocados with it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-962150 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 05:56:44 +0000 carolbee 962150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF, I am saving this as a favourite as the black and white colour scheme, plus touches of red is my all time favourite. Will be copying some of these next summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-962136 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 04:29:58 +0000 kellygirl 962136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE all of these. #1 is my absolute fave--those shoes are awesome on you and totally elevate on many levels! You rock the graphic prints--and I love them with white. SO fresh and modern! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-962134 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 04:25:36 +0000 Lantana 962134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find each of your outfits dazzling and inspirational.<br /> Avocados rule!<br /> Not sure if you are a meat eater but we love to have them as an accompaniment to tandoori chicken. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-962098 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 02:46:21 +0000 DonnaF 962098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your clean and crisp look.</p> <p>As for avocadoes:&nbsp; I use bits in place of salad dressing.&nbsp; I understand there are recipes out there that substitute avocado for butter, esp. vegan recipes.&nbsp; I have seen a number for chocolate pudding but haven't tried any.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961981 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 21:54:10 +0000 Vicki 961981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a summer goddess and your food is just as gorgeous, too! &nbsp;I don't know which work of art to comment on first, but I will tell you that you've captured just the right look for each activity. &nbsp;Everything is cool elegance. &nbsp;Red, black, white and stripes love you and I like your variety of wearing&nbsp;capris, dresses and skirts.</p> <p>Your salads have given me some good ideas and I'm thrilled to get Angie's guacamole recipe, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961926 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:26:58 +0000 Ornella 961926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, Ginkgo, Lisa :: thank you.</p> <p>Angie :: you are so right, of course. Something feels right about the black espadrilles and it was like that from the beginning. Signature item, happy to call them that.</p> <p>I'll try your avocado recipe asap, thanks I already like the secret ingredient and the lime (I normally use lemon). Great tip with using cherry tomatoes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Beth Ann :: thank you. And, for the record, I am beyond happy with my footwear this summer.</p> <p>Sarah :: thanks and thanks for the recipe too :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961915 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:20:18 +0000 bj1111 961915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cute cute cute...i love the red long shorts (short pants?) and black espadrilles.</p> <p>you are making me hungry for good fashion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961871 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 19:23:19 +0000 Lisa 961871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like avocado's although I am lazy and pick up fresh guacamole when I see it in the store.&nbsp; The black and white parings are so chic for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961834 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:31:38 +0000 Sara L. 961834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all your outfits!&nbsp; I especially like the striped top and polka dot skirt.&nbsp; </p> <p>Ooh, I love avocados too.&nbsp; I usually use mine to make guacamole though - Angie's recipe is much fancier than mine - I just mash up some avocados and add garlic salt, some tabasco for heat, and lime juice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961820 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:16:37 +0000 Beth Ann 961820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp; This post is a treasure-house of knowledge!<br />Love the avocado ideas - yum.</p> <p>Ornella --- it's your shoes that are sending me over the moon today.&nbsp; Love the espradrilles and white sandals, particularly!. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961814 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:10:25 +0000 Angie 961814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure! I don't ever measure anything so bear with me, Shannon: <ul> <li>Food process half a big onion (this is the secret ingredient)</li> <li>Mix it into 4 mashed avos</li> <li>Add a little lime juice</li> <li>Add salt, chili flakes and cumin powder</li> <li>Chop up a handful of fresh coriander (cilantro to you) and shove that in too</li> <li>dice up 10 cherry tomatoes and mix those in at the end (use cherry tomatoes to keep the tomatoes firm).&nbsp;</li> </ul> Eat right away. Serve on hot white crusty bread or with tortilla chips. Or pop onto homemade tacos. Excellent with fresh lemonade. Voila xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961806 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:02:28 +0000 Transcona Shannon 961806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh Angie - I adore guacamole but don't have a good recipe. Would love it if you don't mind? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961800 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17:57:19 +0000 Angie 961800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're just a gorgeous Minimal Modern Classic - end of story :). I LOVE you in your espadrilles. They are Signature! Along with your black/white/red palette - a family style signature I believe.</p> <p>I also bat for Team Avocado. Your food looks delish, Mrs. O! I make nice guacamole if you don't have a recipe yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961704 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:00:02 +0000 Ginkgo 961704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these look like "you", you've nailed your style perfectly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961697 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:56:35 +0000 Suz 961697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, you look terrific. I love these simple, strong outfits. Each one is appropriate to the occasion. The dress is striking and beautiful on you, and while I share your frustration about the length, it does in fact look good on you, and for a very hot day is perhaps not such a bad thing. The denim jacket makes a great topper, and I am still jealous of those white sandals. As for the avocados...YUM!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961683 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:45:08 +0000 Anonymous 961683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Ornella! I'll have look more closely at the&nbsp;recipe details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961675 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:38:55 +0000 Anonymous 961675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Superb outfits! Looks like you have handled the heat just fine. </p> <p>I love avocados too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961673 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:37:35 +0000 Ornella 961673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Diane, I've just left a comment on your thread at the same time&nbsp;:-)</p> <p>Thank you. And sure -&nbsp;pin away, I figured once it's on-line its desitiny is out of my hands anyway :-D</p> <p>The recipes are all within the salads names in the first post&nbsp;(I listed the ingredients, the dressings are olive oli and lemon or white balsamic vinegar). Be mindful&nbsp;to&nbsp;pick the avocado that you can gently press your thumb in, if you plan to eat it straight away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961671 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:33:01 +0000 Anonymous 961671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoot! another Ornella post Love your outfits. I may pin some; hope you don't mind I can't really pick a favourite, Love the colour palette.<br />Do you know?&nbsp;I have never eaten an avocado!! I know, I can't believe it either, but now I want too I like the look of the salad with the eggs and chick peas. Care to send me the recipe?&nbsp;<br />Boy am I hungry now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961661 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:19:27 +0000 Transcona Shannon 961661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be right over! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961659 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:17:57 +0000 Ornella 961659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shannon. I'm staring at the (still) over-full bowl of avocados - want one </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961657 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:14:46 +0000 Transcona Shannon 961657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love EVERYTHING about this post Ornella! Your outfits are all just so perfect - for the weather, for the occasions and for your style.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am also a HUGE lover of all things avocado and thanks to your pics, I'm now hungry :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wia-unintentional-black-white-red-week-and-the-green-goodness#post-961644 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:03:55 +0000 Ornella 961644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This week is basically&nbsp;a remixing exercise with many of the items and silhouettes from <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-summer-white">my previous post</a></b>. Unintentionally, it turned out to be very uniform color-wise too, but that's probably a good reflection of the style direction I want to take.</p> <p>Weather wise, we had very hot week, too hot when you think that only two weeks ago we were still in long sleeves and jacket. So, it was all about keeping cool and comfortable, while I'm cycling and running all sorts of errands in the impossible&nbsp;heat.</p> <ol> <li>Worn to the bank, so I wanted to look not too casual. Extra photo at the end&nbsp;of the bracelet I wear with these espadrilles, because the design reminds me of the the way I tie the ribbons around the legs.</li> <li>It was crazy hot on this day, so the dress which I was on the fence about (I wish it was longer) was suddenly the only thing appropriate for the weather. But I wore the white denim jacket as cover inside, as we shopped for some things for the house in the very A/C-ed spaces.</li> <li>Went to see the orthopaedist about my knee on another hot day. Outcome - good. Outfit -&nbsp;while unpacking the summer clothes from the storage, I rediscovered this old tee which I love to bits because of the wide stripes and would probably rethink my decision not to buy any more tees if I came across anything similar. Until then, this one will <i>beeee</i> with me for quite some time.</li> <li>There is something about white, black and gold that says 'summer' to me. Maybe because gold is the 'color' of sun? Worn to run some errands. Finally painted my toenails to bookend my hair.</li> <li>Playground mum in white.</li> </ol> <p><b>Joyful extras:</b> Since <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/04/01/from-fashion-to-food-milk-tart">this is a food blog too</a>, after all, let me share with you some of this week's gastronomic joys thanks to the green fruits I stocked up on at the local supermaket. I love avocados, in case it's not obvious form the photos, and am now reinventing the ways to eat them. Top to bottom, left to right: i) Salad Traffic Lights (tomatoes, sweetcorn, avocados, feta cheese) , ii) Deconstructed Avocado, Tomato and Cottage Cheese Salad, iii) Avocados, Chickpeas, Celery, Chillies, Tomatos, and Egg Salad, iv) Breakfast Green Smoothie (avocado, banana, whole kiwi, celery, cucumber, linseed and teff flakes).&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for stopping buy. Your honest opinions, comments and suggestions always matter. Some new ideas how to eat avocados too - if you feel like sharing them :-)</p> <p>Have a great weekend everyone.</p>