https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:59:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768705 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 04:26:48 +0000 Beth Ann 1768705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good to see you and your elegant outfits! &nbsp;I'm loving the way you manage to look completely modern without bowing to trends that don't add to your style. &nbsp;The streak is lovely, and all the knits are cozy and sleek. &nbsp;</p> <p>No snow here in the Heartland! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768688 Sat, 14 Jan 2017 02:23:42 +0000 Vix 1768688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Shevia -- </b>yes, hello to one of my HairSpirations members! Judging from your festive party wear deep blue of some hue/tone is sure to be great on you. Shows off the silver. ;)&nbsp;</p> <p>BTW, glad to be on the other side with you all vs groaning through growout. Going by males on the side I take after (the females all color)&nbsp;, I may hold steady here for a while -- we'll see how long the pepper holds the majority vote.</p> <p><b>Lyn -- </b>I always loved Stacey's streak but was too chicken to grow out my own. Wish I'd followed her lead and let nature do its thing, but better later than never, eh? Thank you from one skirt/dress fan to another -- I do feel best with something luxe/feminine involved!</p> <p><b>Sara --</b> Thank you (at first I thought you meant the hair, ha). Yes to the quantity, which is no match for what I grumblingly say must be a single plow. Send hot thoughts this way, many of us need the melting!</p> <p><b>Isabel -- </b>I'm very into imperfection in general, but man some days it just all is one step too far into that territory. But waiting it out means sitting out, and I can't have that! Thank you for the smarts and the kind words! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768568 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:22:58 +0000 Isabel 1768568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My God, I just LOVE how you have worded your goal ! &nbsp;Participation without perfection. &nbsp;For me it ties back to what Angie recently wrote about: &nbsp;sometimes you cannot hold out for the perfect piece because you need to get dressed in the meantime.&nbsp;</p> <p>And let's not let this pass : &nbsp;YOU LOOK FANTASTIC ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768496 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 15:18:20 +0000 Sara L. 1768496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfits and your hair looks great!&nbsp; So much snow!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768469 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 14:07:14 +0000 lyn67 1768469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair is so fab, Vix, reminded me of Stacy London! &nbsp;Winter outfits feminine and stylish with a playful &nbsp;twist (bandana in the hair, animal wrap), love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768383 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 03:42:16 +0000 Jaime 1768383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah my beautiful sister in hair! Your hair is still very dark in the back and the entire effect is gorgeous. Basically you have just allowed your natural highlights to shine. The deep, dark blue is wonderful on you. Taking notes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768371 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 03:06:26 +0000 Vix 1768371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What nice warm thoughts to come home to after 2 hours out in the cold, thank you all!&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know how you snow bunnies do it -- I'm already layered in silk and wool from head to toe for 40/50 degrees, so these days in the 20s feel arctic!</p> <p>I grant the snow boots are toasty and decently treaded, but I really found out the hard way I needed my slip-on Stabilicizers too. That smile in the photo was no where to be found when some black ice put me on my butt! Using heat on a few spots now, gearing up for icing....</p> <p><b>Janet --</b> Thank you, blue fits my palette and mood these days; the T-neck looks great with my black pantsuit. Would look great on you. Sounds like you, me, and <b>LaP </b>have a joint goal, awesome. </p> <p><b>Brooklyn --</b> Thanks much, please enjoy your warm temps for me! The piece in #4 is a button up shirtdress (you can see it open too) I tied up into a vest-y thing. I'd been in search of a bracelet like the one there for several years, found this for $25 when I wasn't looking and wear it all the time.&nbsp;</p> <p><b></b><b>Angie,</b> yes, sooooo cold for this part of the PNW. Glad you and <b>Suz</b> like the metallic sweater (an inexpensive consignment store find). I prefer it draped over a tank more than wool but...maybe in a few months.</p> <p><b>CynthiaWalkerSmith -- </b>You and me both (and thank you!). The top is a wool/silk blend and just drapes so well that I feel like a million bucks. [Don't tell the black merino one I said that.]</p> <p><b></b></p> <p><b><br /> </b></p> <p><b></b>And <b>LaP,</b> glad you like the sweater dress. My perfectionist side is on the fence. The color is great and cheering and it's super-cozy but it's blouson and midi so kind of boxy when I'm actually standing up -- the full pic was too dark, but trust me. But see that goal of participating, ha! </p> <p><b>Style Fan, </b>good eye -- that is a scarf in #2. I fell in love with the fabric several years ago and have a crazy Peacock Feather tunic/dress I shared here back then. Had enough left over for the scarf.</p> <p><b>Bonnie and Sarah F -- </b>Thank you both! I feel I have to keep up with the YLFers who've gone grey -- the bar is high and I've been schlumping around, so decided I had to dust off my outfit-making skills once January rolled around!&nbsp; </p> <p>ps to <b>Suz</b> -- you see my Style Statements haven't changed, what can I say? Minimalist Magpie, Contrarian Classicist, and Persnickety Bohemian are all still here.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768361 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 02:25:31 +0000 Anonymous 1768361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair and outfits are beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768354 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 02:08:18 +0000 Bonnie 1768354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the grey highlights in your hair and you don't even have to go to a salon for them. All of your outfits and photos are wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768352 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 02:03:07 +0000 Style Fan 1768352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look gorgeous.&nbsp; I love the headgear in #2.&nbsp; Is it a scarf?&nbsp; Beautiful.&nbsp; I adore peacock feathers.&nbsp; Lovely with the sweater dress and boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768351 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:48:02 +0000 cindysmith 1768351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing. I love the first one most of all, you just look so beautiful, elegant, and powerful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768348 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:43:09 +0000 LaPed 1768348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That blue sweater dress! Love it. And your "silver highlights" too. :)</p> <p>I totally hear you on participation minus perfectionism. My bedrooms are in a state of renovation chaos, so my only mirror is in the bathroom -- not ideal! But the feedback I get when I post pics is valuable enough to outweigh any hesitation.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768344 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:37:24 +0000 Suz 1768344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous!!!! <b>WOW</b>. I love love <b>LOVE </b>the hair (of course I would!) but I equally adore your strong simple outfits and the amazing snow photo with your lovely smile. The metallic sweater is fantastic. I would like one just like it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768322 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:42:55 +0000 Angie 1768322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been a cold Winter in the PNW, hasn't it. I'm SOOO glad I bought two more puffers this season.</p> <p>You look adorable in the snow, and the metallic striped pullover in #3 is gorgeous with your hair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768307 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:19:43 +0000 Brooklyn 1768307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, you look fabulous! What are you wearing up top in pic 4? Is it a scarf or vest? Love how it picks up your bangle.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768304 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 23:03:25 +0000 Janet 1768304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you look fantastic! I love your color palette (very similar to mine, come to think of it), and your hair looks great. Fab boots, too. Also loving your snow gear! </p> <p>The goal of participation minus perfectionism is a good one. That should be my motto for a lot of things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw2017-goal-participation-minus-perfectionism#post-1768289 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 22:27:44 +0000 Vix 1768289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello and hopefully happy new year to YLFers!</p> <p>I've been buried in layers due to unusually cold temps and my default uniform of black/grey sweaters + leggings has been on me way too often in downtime. </p> <p>When I do look nicer my one spot for lighting is a mess from ongoing "improvements" and/or the light and/or my hair is terrible. [Super-dry air! Snow!]&nbsp;</p> <p>But I've noticed a lot of you look very stylish this year in spite of weather (cold or hot).</p> <p>So today, when I'm still partially snowbound, I did a few re-creations. There will no doubt be blobs of drywall dust, sawdust, cat hair or whatever -- please excuse.</p> <p>Photo 4 is an attempt to show my grey fully in (~ 18 months after stopping coloring). So happy I did this as I still feel like a brunette -- albeit one with a big chunk of silver up front and some "highlights" throughout!</p> <p>Thanks for looking!</p> <p>ps I &nbsp;had to break down and buy snowboots (vs using my hiking boots) given all the snow we're having -- glad I did before the 12" hit! Thank you Canada (Pajar brand, on sale).</p>