https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 03:37:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878728 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:58:24 +0000 Ingunn 878728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, you fabulous ladies! It's such a joy that you appreciate my efforts.</p> <p>Ornella, I'm very happy that you noticed the flared skirt in #2. It is by a Norwegian designer/brand called SoHee, but unfortunately, she only made a few collections and then vanished. Making a living as an independent designer must be really difficult. I think this skirt is from 2005, I know I had it before I started in my present job. I also have a black wool flannel skirt in the same design, and a merino wool cardigan with belt. </p> <p>Beth Ann, this is my favorite Levi's, too, unfortunately it is discontinued now. It is an old version of 510 for women. </p> <p>Ramya, that's a great idea! Or you could take it in a little in the back, too.</p> <p>Lyn - I hope you get your colored coat or trench. I would love to have a red trench myself, and light colored booties are on my wish list, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878723 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:43:20 +0000 lyn67 878723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, these are all great, Ingunn! I see your trouble with a cold March, we have had suddenly 25cm of snow here by night, too:-((.<br /> I would so like to recreate your outfits, thus I have only a black coat (and trench)-as I found they are the most neutral and useful for my wardrobe-but looking at your picties I see how important is to have a coloured coat and some light coloured booties(taupe is best!), for these outfits.<br /> Thanx for sharing, all gone to my inspirational folder, now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878705 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:48:16 +0000 ramya 878705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love the Mette Moller dress :)<br /> And the stripped top outfit. Never liked my cropped pants now I know why:)<br /> No belt hoops.<br /> So it slips to an awkward length</p> <p>Will have to buy some ribbons and make my own belt hoops (A gal can be ambitious right Ingunn) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878699 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:19:48 +0000 An 878699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, I love your WIW posts!! #1 and #2 are my favs. Thanks for posting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878691 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:50:19 +0000 4babiesMe 878691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #3 &amp; 5. And I can't get over how amazing those white jeans look on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878620 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:19:29 +0000 unfrumped 878620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look.like a how-to dress like a chic French lady and organize your wardrobe and other lessons to boot. So simple and gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878614 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:13:17 +0000 Beth Ann 878614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loving the Levi's! Great, classic shapes with that iconic red tag. I think #1 and #3 are my favorites, mostly because of the way the colors illuminate your face and hair. I'd happily wear every outfit and feel perfectly fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878606 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:03:37 +0000 Ornella 878606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG Ingunn, your creativity makes me so itchy to go back to work so I can have excuse and pull out some of my old clothes and have to dress up more. Your WIWs are just too fun!</p> <p>I'm smitten by so many things. What a gorgeous, gorgeous skirts you have in #2. What brand is it? I hope it's Europan and accesible for me as well (for now just for browsing at least, a girl can dream). It's worth knowing who makes this sort of feminine styles in excellent fabric, not to mention the fab buttoning detailing. I also like how you tucked the cardigan in, so delicious and definitely excellent un-frumping method for those frump-friendly cardigans. (Not that your was such to begin with, just making a mental note to myself.)</p> <p>The rest? The stripes, the color red, the scarves, your layering jackets, I want to steal it all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878543 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:16:28 +0000 Jaime 878543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I love all these outfits! #1 and #5 are the ones I would be most likely to (try to) copy, but that is about me. You look gorgeous in them all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878536 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:09:20 +0000 catgirl 878536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such great style, Ingunn. These are a little sporty, a little classic, a little sassy, a little springy - and ALL you. That red dress is fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878507 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:20:33 +0000 Nicole D 878507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just stunning. Can't really pick a fave, but tomorrow's cardigan is such a a yummy mint colour. I love the light green scarf with the red coat - way to work the colour wheel. Red is definitely your colour. I could go on and on. I love your posts - you are inspirational. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878490 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:58:26 +0000 Anonymous 878490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are so much fun to look at! I loved your first outfit when I saw it the other day and I love it even more now. That red coat is really, really special. I remember discussing it on the *signature piece vs. statement piece* thread. You did a superb job thrifting that fresh spring green scarf (yummy silk and cashmere too) and the red striped top. Yes you need both a blue and a red one. And with cropped pants and pumps? Are you sure you don't live in Paris? I love that denim jacket on you too (again with red!). I want you to know I trudged all over the place looking for one that looks like yours yesterday, and I even tried on one at H&amp;M, but it's either not the same one, or it just looks a million percent better on you than it did on me. I wouldn't be surprised if H&amp;M didn't report record sales on that denim jacket all because of your post Ingunn! Your planned outfit for tomorrow is fresh and lovely too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878472 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:44:48 +0000 Thistle 878472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all of these! Wow, a week of terrific and amazing outfits! Love #1 and #4 the best, but they are all really fabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878468 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:42:13 +0000 Day Vies 878468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I said ooooooh! out loud when I saw #3 up close. It is so fresh fun and spring-like. I love the skirt in #2 and the fit of that fabulous red coat. Very very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878442 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:26:30 +0000 Kalli 878442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look do fantastic in red! The modern classic style that we both love makes me know where to look if I need more ideas. Yay you are so amazing Ingunn! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878424 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:19:38 +0000 Angie 878424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't get past outfit #1. </p> <p>Good grief. Soooooo stunningly casual chic. </p> <p>*faints* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878226 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:02:44 +0000 AJ 878226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An awesome week! I just adore that red coat on you! </p> <p>#3 is my favorite. The stripes, semi-tuck, jacket, and heels make a combo that is so effortlessly cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878219 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:57:15 +0000 Ingunn 878219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the encouraging comments. I really appreciate that you take time to elaborate what you like with my outfits.</p> <p>Sara, I hope to see you in a mint sweater with a chambray shirt underneath soon!</p> <p>Diane and Marley: Heels at home is really very appropriate, and I'm glad you see that, too. It lifts the mood:)</p> <p>Thank you, Denise. I'm very pleased to hear that from the Jean Queen:)</p> <p>Glory and Kelly, thank you:)</p> <p>Suz, thank you! I love my white jeans, and I really don't get why it took me so long to realize that I need those. They go with everything! When excactly is your trip? Next week? It'll be great no matter the weather. I'm sure you will look both stylish and seasonally appropriate.</p> <p>TS, thank you. I haven't done anything with my pants yet, they were tapered. I'm considering having them hemmed a little, but I like them as is, too. I would start tapering at mid-thigh and sew very close to the original seam the first inches. It is easy to distort the shape of the leg if you start too low. </p> <p>Thank you, Mona. That old sweater is a stayer.</p> <p>Thanks, Tracey Liz. Me, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878211 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:50:15 +0000 TraceyLiz65 878211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great week! I love 1 and 3. I am wishing this transitional time between seasons hurries up... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878190 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:27:51 +0000 Mona 878190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1, 3 and 5 are my favourite. That mint green sweater looks fabulous with your all denim outfit. You are rocking your spring wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878188 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:24:39 +0000 texstyle 878188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These outfits are all so great, I can't even think of what to say. Wow is right. I wonder, did you have to taper your cropped pants in #3 or did you find them already tapered enough? I have a pair that I think I need to taper more and wonder where to chose to begin the taper point. Any tips appreciated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878164 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:04:37 +0000 Suz 878164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, Ingunn, you outdo yourself each time. These are all fantastic looks, each and every one, and you've successfully brought spring into each and every one. I am trying to do the same thing with my travel wardrobe for London where it will also be cooler than usual and rainy, and it's quite a challenge. I don't think it can do as well as you have done here. </p> <p>LOVE your new scarf and T shirt! And those white jeans may just be the jean purchase of the year on YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878158 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:58:36 +0000 kellygirl 878158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your spring elements! My goodness, they are amazing. My faves are 1 and 4 but I love them all. You look like spring personified. Red is certainly your color! So gorgeous. These look like a magazine layout! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878155 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:55:33 +0000 Glory 878155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everytime you post your WIW I am so impressed with your style and how wonderful you look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878141 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:39:05 +0000 CocoLion 878141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh... 1 and 3 are gorgeous! You look sooooo good in white jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878134 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:28:04 +0000 Marley 878134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! These are all beautiful - and I love the "touch" of Spring in each one! I remember very clearly the days in March when you're so in *need* of sun and warmer weather, but its just not quite "there" yet! You really did great in helping Spring along! Numbers 1, 4, and 5 are my favorite sans the coats/jackets/sweaters. There is just something so easy and elegant about each one of these looks that really make my heart sing- and, your #5 working from home outfit has inspired me to dress up a little bit more at home (where I work 95% of my time!) - I tend to get lazy and not put much effort into my at home looks - but, I love the way you've added the pumps to the denim outfit!<br /> All of your jeans fit fabulously! What brand are the white ones? So cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878133 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:26:58 +0000 Anonymous 878133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! I don't know where to begin! I love them all. Firstly your white jeans outfit has inspired me for my new white jeans. love #1.<br /> Secondly, what a great find scarf with silk and cashmere. What a great skirt. Love #2<br /> Thirdly, love the jacket and what a great find again for the top. Love #3<br /> Forthly (is that a word?) really fab<br /> And last but not least I love that you want to wear heels to work from home! I'm a cardi girl myself and that one is cute. YLF </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878129 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:22:55 +0000 Sara L. 878129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You had a great week! I like how you managed to bring a spring feel to your outfits while still staying warm. I love stripes too and especially like #3. Also like the neutrals in #1. I have a similar colored sweater as your cardigan in #5 and can never figure out what to wear it with. You've inspired me to try it with a chambray shirt underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiws-week-11-spring-colors-thrift-flare#post-878124 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:17:50 +0000 Ingunn 878124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This week has been exceptionally cold for March, and I've had to layer up to stay warm. In spite of this, I've managed to maintain a Spring-y feeling all week by trying to incorporate colors that I associate with S/S dressing every day. I NEED more color and light now. I've used both new treasures, thrifted surprises and golden oldies in my outfits this week.</p> <p>#1 Monday: I'm sorry for double posting this, but it is part of my theme for the week. New white jeans, sheer wool sweater in cream, brown belt and booties. I topped with the red coat as shown. Loved it:) S/S element: White jeans</p> <p>#2 Tuesday: I pulled out an old favorite skirt, I think it is from 2005. It has a distinct flare and is quite structured, the closure is buttons on the back. On top I layered stripes and another old favorite, the cardigan. Both are tucked to show off the high waist of the skirt. The mint green scarf was thrifted this week, and to my delight it is made of silk and cashmere. Quite warm and very soft. Red coat and black heeled boots. I felt very comfortable all day. S/S element: The green scarf.</p> <p>#3 Wednesday:<br /> Did I mention that I like striped tees? My favorite is the classic Breton, but when I found this red and white one at Fretex( Goodwill), in pristine condition, I quickly added it to my collection. I paired it with my cropped pants and moto. Very comfy. S/S element: The red/white tee and pumps (only indoors, naturally).</p> <p>#4 Thursday: I layered the red dress with a thin long-sleeved tee in light brown wool, topped with my denim jacket and wore the combination with coat and scarf as shown (sans the red bag - old pic). I wore the brown tights to the right. LOVED it! S/S element: Denim jacket</p> <p>#5 Friday: Tomorrow I'm working from home, and I've planned an all denim outfit, topped with my old favorite cardigan. I think it must be at least 10 years old, but it holds its shape, and I love the color. I always bring it out for S/S. Will I be wearing the heels? Maybe, maybe not, depending on my mood. Since I'm on Team Wear, I argue that heels for my home office is proper dress code;) S/S element: Cotton cardigan in mint.</p> <p>I realize that the warm weather is at bay for yet some time, but I have hope! The sun shines, and today we planned the end of this term at work. YAY!</p> <p>If you're still reading, thank you for your patience. Do you like my Spring elements? Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Thanks for reading! </p>