https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:20:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1310805 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:39:15 +0000 viva 1310805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What absolutely glorious photos. Thanks so much for giving me a taste of island life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1310794 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:25:26 +0000 Vix 1310794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you both for stopping by!</p> <p><b>Classically Casual -- </b>You've busted me on planning ahead to what I'd want to wear&nbsp;given weather A or B, ha.&nbsp;I was&nbsp;really hoping the pinks in my softer palette pieces would blend with awesome sunsets vs moody skies, but hey -- it's all good, right?&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Nadya --</b>&nbsp;I'm pro-function for activewear but hate spending money on it. See ancient hiking shorts. ;)&nbsp;Probably has something to do with bad memories of school gym classes....I find if I spend on high-function shoes, socks, and bras I have more leeway with the other stuff.&nbsp;</p> <p>[How the locals hike jagged-rock trails in flip flops is beyond me, though!]</p> <p>Glad you might have found a little color inspiration for the rest of the season. As you and others show&nbsp;your great fall finds, I'm trying to remember I don't want summer to disappear yet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1310598 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 03:55:11 +0000 Nadya 1310598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Suz said,you look so happy! I love your non-gear gear outfits. When I go hiking I look like a Columbia sportswear catalog model, which is nowhere near as flattering. </p> <p>Thanks for sharing the lovely island photos. They make me want to wear sea greens, all shades of blue and pops of violet and orange. Maybe that will be inspiration to keep out of a summer rut in the next few weeks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308926 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 15:50:17 +0000 Classically Casual 1308926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love it when you post.&nbsp; To my eye, your wardrobe's color palette blends with the moody sky. While the rest of us are preoccupied with what to bring and how to bring it, you've moved on to being cohesive with the environment.<br />Lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308906 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 15:22:47 +0000 Vix 1308906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All --</p> <p>Thanks so much for looking!&nbsp;I'm glad I couldn't hide that I was&nbsp;(to quote Suz) <b>SO HAPPY</b> on this trip.</p> <p>No responsibilities, lots of time with&nbsp;Mr Vix, outdoor explorations,&nbsp;VRBO lodging away from people,&nbsp;and my little point-and-shoot = awesomeness. Though I would have liked to be in the ocean every day....</p> <p>----</p> <p><b>Writer Suz -- </b>After swimming, not writing was the best part of this trip! So wonderful to turn off analysis and let my senses rule. Free the Boho! </p> <p>[ps, Ms Good Memory...the 1" Eccos stayed home, but my aging&nbsp;3" Clark wedges came. What with the flip flops, boots, and water shoes I knew I'd want a&nbsp;break from flats!]</p> <p><b>Karie -- </b>&nbsp;Re #1,&nbsp;I have a bad habit of buying inexpensive summer tops (this was around $15 and ideal-for-the-heat&nbsp;rayon) with the idea I won't get too attached and then falling in love with them.&nbsp;It saw even more unphotographed use! #3 is a favorite of mine too...the top is ancient but it remains a favorite.</p> <p><b>Alana, Ellie, Adelfa, and Caro</b>&nbsp;-- I think I covered the reasons for my happiness above. Now the goal = maintain some of that contentment&nbsp;even with real-life demands! </p> <p>And Caro, thanks for the palette love.&nbsp;Wearing my blues and greens on tropical trips just feels extra-right -- though the&nbsp;lava rock everywhere on the Big Island&nbsp;made me think I could get away with more black. ;)</p> <p><b>Jackiec and&nbsp;</b><b>Beth Ann --</b><b>&nbsp;</b>&nbsp;Thank you both.&nbsp;It sounds dumb but a couple of years ago I realized I didn't HAVE to dress in the&nbsp;top-to-bottom sporty (which feels very un-me)&nbsp;unless absolutely needed for&nbsp;functionality.&nbsp;Mixing activewear things with items&nbsp;I'd wear in everyday life has made me much happier. BTW, after being soaked&nbsp;the rayon tops dried quicker than the quick-dry activewear!&nbsp;</p> <p>And Jackie, glad I made you laugh with the playground comment.&nbsp;As a long-time maxi lover it's so&nbsp;nice when they're popular; I traveled to/from in the 2 I brought.</p> <p>Beth Ann -- Love your challenge idea and am musing.&nbsp;I rarely wear shades THAT intense --&nbsp;I just photograph them -- &nbsp;but maybe we can get Suz, Peri, and the other orchid-pink color lovers moving? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308808 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:56:59 +0000 Beth Ann 1308808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An island capsule!&nbsp; Love the way you mix practical hiking boots with boho tops -- a reminder that a simple top can stand in for gear clothing in a nice climate.</p> <p>So glad you had a chance to relax and let go in such a glorious place.</p> <p>I'd love to see you create an outfit at home inspired by your photos and memories --- such as the photo of the orchids.&nbsp; So vibrant and deeply pigmented --- yet so delicate and detailed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308762 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 09:07:47 +0000 Ellie 1308762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the photos and your outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308752 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 07:51:06 +0000 Caro in Oz 1308752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the photos - YLF. Your colour palette is beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308738 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 06:37:18 +0000 Adelfa 1308738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are gorgeous photos. I'm so glad you got to take this trip. And seeing the outfit brings back happy memories! What fun we had! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308716 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 04:34:47 +0000 jackiec 1308716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look absolutely gorgeous in everything you are wearing! Boho, hip, chic, comfy, everything!!! And the photography is stunning, just stunning. Wow. Sounds like a wonderful vacation. Thanks for sharing :)</p> <p>ps I&nbsp;<i>love&nbsp;</i>the term "loitering at the ylf playground!" ROFL &nbsp;:) &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308635 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 03:17:02 +0000 Alana in Canada 1308635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful photographs! You do look happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308634 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 03:15:19 +0000 Karie 1308634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous photos! I really like the top in #1 - it looks cool and comfy. It looks like you had a wonderful vacation, even with the rain. The outfit in #3 is one of my favs.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308628 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 03:10:18 +0000 Suz 1308628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look <b>SO HAPPY!</b>!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>What fabulous photos and such beautiful colours! Your boho side is obviously in heaven here, and no wonder. Such a beautiful place, and you look beautiful in it. Love your Missoni-esque print skirt and top. And I see those Ecco Boullions are still getting a lot of happy wear. It's terrific to see you post!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-activecasual-edition#post-1308614 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 02:57:14 +0000 Vix 1308614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello YLFers --</p> <p>I reached a major milestone in the project that's kept me barely joining in on YLF conversations, and am jumping back in with a "WIW while trying&nbsp;&nbsp;reset/rejuvenate my mind and body" post.&nbsp;</p> <p>[I guess I could also call it my "Why I'm not participating in NAS/Am Shopping My Closet post!]</p> <p>**<b>YLF-related trivia:</b> <b>Photo #3 is more or less what I wore to meet Adelfa a few weeks ago </b>(we had a lovely sunny day, so no umbrella needed). She's delightful and I had a blast talking about life, clothing, and color.**</p> <p>If we include the big tropical storm that arrived during half my trip to Hawaii's Big Island, I&nbsp;spent 99% of my time either in/just out of the water. But even with loads of rain&nbsp;it was awesome to NOT THINK and be active vs stuck in front of a computer all day. </p> <p>If all goes well enough with my project's Phase 1 Stage 2, I'll be able to do more than loiter around the YLF playground...fingers crossed.</p> <p>I've mixed in some of my photos with the ones Mr V took of me. Sorry for going a little overboard!</p> <p><b>-------</b></p> <p><b>#1:</b> An abandoned structure Kona-side +&nbsp;beautiful foliage at HTBG.com outside Hilo</p> <p><b>#2:</b>&nbsp;Hiking in Volcano National Park +&nbsp;inscribing my YLF name in algae at an abandoned, oceanside infinity pool</p> <p><b>#3:</b>&nbsp;Soft tones to match rainy skies + interior of&nbsp;the lovely St Benedict's aka the Painted Church</p> <p><b>#4:</b>&nbsp;Mix'd and maxi'd +&nbsp;Kona's Little Blue Church</p> <p><b>#5:</b>&nbsp;Sights from Kiholo Bay's shoreline include a freshwater-filled lava tube and the amazing Bali House</p> <p><b>#6:</b>&nbsp;Driving along Kona's coffee belt highway, view at Puna's lava-covered Kalapana, hiking along Kiholo Bay</p> <p><b>#7:</b>&nbsp;Hiking along Kiholo Bay +&nbsp;perched above a Kona-side lava tube</p> <p><b>#8:</b>&nbsp;The Painted Church's (St Benedict's) cemetery +&nbsp;one of the many beautiful orchids at HTBG.com outside Hilo </p> <p><b>-------</b></p> <p>For hot/active travel I like to pack knits and lightweight blouses that give extra sun protection along with hiking stuff/bathing suits.&nbsp;</p> <p>Everything here can either withstand sunscreen, salt water, and sweat&nbsp;or has been downgraded enough that it doesn't matter if it gets even more patina. ;)</p>