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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Wooden Anniversary https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:54:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php celia on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1539080 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 17:34:19 +0000 celia 1539080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations Elly. I am only sorry that you are so far away. You have showed to be a caring , hardworking person that has faced the challenges life brought her in a very constructive way. It is very good to see you on the forum . Angie on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538959 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:05:21 +0000 Angie 1538959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know you do and will, sweet Elly. ((HUGS)) Elizabeth P on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538956 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:58:40 +0000 Elizabeth P 1538956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fabulous post Elly!  Congrats, and good luck with your very well thought out immediate goals.  Summer on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538871 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:12:43 +0000 Summer 1538871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations, Elly!  You have certainly had an eventful few years. It sounds as if you found YLF at just the right time, and it's good to hear that you have made so much progress with your wardrobe in the five years that you've been here, not to mention making new friends on the forum. Good luck with your goals going forward. Maneera on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538792 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 02:23:44 +0000 Maneera 1538792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wonderful post to read, Elly. It's heartening to read that through thick and thin, YLF is where you found comfort. It's also very encouraging to read that your style has come a long way in the last five years, and you're feeling happier about it Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary, and thanks for everything you do here! Ps: You've got a nice detailed list of things to buy and your plans. This looks like a rather helpful exercise! I think I'll do it too Jaime on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538768 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 01:41:55 +0000 Jaime 1538768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations! You have had an amazing 5 years and sound like you are in a very good place, style and otherwise. Tania on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538729 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:15:29 +0000 Tania 1538729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations!  It sounds like you've done so much in the last 5 years and have clear plans for the future.  Peri on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538719 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:02:04 +0000 Peri 1538719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congrats Elly, happy anniversary! I'm far behind you but I love that YLF is such a place to settle in and stay! Very inspiring! Meredith on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538707 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 23:28:03 +0000 Meredith 1538707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Happy Anniversary! Such a lovely post to read. I always enjoy your threads, especially because of our similar professions and the extra complications that job restrictions bring to clothing purchases! It's nice to know another person understands. Good luck with all the change and opportunity coming in the next year! Caro in Oz on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538705 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 23:20:29 +0000 Caro in Oz 1538705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great post Elly - imo your boards really express your thoughts/words in a fab, coherent way. I love that Matisse quote too - he was an artist who really knew how to live Alassë on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538702 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 23:11:25 +0000 Alassë 1538702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow. 5 years! Congratulations, Elly! LACeleste on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538650 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:00:49 +0000 LACeleste 1538650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations Elly!  You are very smart and a pleasure to know on YLF. Jenn on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538643 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 20:46:43 +0000 Jenn 1538643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congrats, Elly! It sounds like you've come a long way in 5 years. I really enjoyed looking through your pinboards. You've collected some wonderful looks. And, like smittie, I appreciate the time you've taken to respond to my posts. Southern AZ, if you end up there, will be a radically different climate from Colorado. That would, for sure, be an impetus to up your warm-weather game! Anonymous on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538618 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:58:04 +0000 Anonymous 1538618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congrats on your 5 years here and for all your replies to my posts Much appreciated. Anonymous on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538610 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:43:36 +0000 Anonymous 1538610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations Elly! Sounds like you've had a few ups and downs in your life throughout your time on YLF and have come through with some good plans and insights. Here's to your fab style through the years to come :)  Love your list of plans and potential purchases BTW. Elly on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538603 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 19:29:51 +0000 Elly 1538603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon-- thank you! I will keep the forum posted on how things play out.  Angie-- I appreciate what you've done here so much. I'm so glad Sam has come to join the YLF family and I promise to continue to experiment and broaden my horizons.  Angie on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538537 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:31:45 +0000 Angie 1538537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh yes. CONGRATS.  Angie on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538536 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:31:29 +0000 Angie 1538536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This was an emotionally GOOD post to read. I remember the significant moments in your life, Elly. The good and the bad - and how compassionate you were to me when our girls died (because you KNOW how special doggies are). I also remember the countless discussions we had about fussy feet and footwear! And when you cut your hair, looked after sick family members, surrendered your waistline, and found a new SO.  YOU ARE FABULOUS, and I love your contribution here. Thanks for the ongoing support. It's music to my ears that you're at a point where you can ENJOY your clothes and stress less about them. Much love to you.  Transcona Shannon on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538532 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:27:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1538532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary Elly! And WOW - what a busy five years its been for you. Look at ALL you have accomplished! I like the goals you have set out for yourself and look forward to seeing them in action Elly on "Wooden Anniversary" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wooden-anniversary#post-1538526 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:21:34 +0000 Elly 1538526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Things have been absolutely crazy this month between car problems, being 8 weeks from the wrap-date of my 2-year project, and the remodel and home repairs that have me camping out with the SO and running all over town to pick paint and re-route mail.   This month is my 5-year anniversary of participating in the forum. I'm not sure exactly which day, but it was sometime in mid-to-late August (I have pm's from members in my inbox dating August 31st, 2010) and I thought I would write this before life gets in the way.    I began reading Angie's blog the spring before I joined. I quickly fell in love with Angie's personality and practical advice and soon figured out that there was a whole community of warm, welcoming women here. Despite this, it took me a while to get up the guts to join in.    It had been a rough year for me--- I had been forced to dissolve my engagement with my college sweetheart because of abusive behavior, had been diagnosed with an uncommon neurological condition, and had moved 400 miles. I was looking for ways to boost my confidence and express myself.   Since then, the ladies of YLF have been my companions through graduations, job interviews, decisions to go back to school, 4 job changes, unemployment, first dates, 3rd anniversaries, health scares, big failures, and big triumphs. I’ve met many fabulous and generous women here.   Style-wise, I've grown a lot from my first questions, posts, and WIWs. I have a better understanding of fit and flattery, shopping, budgeting, and making my wardrobe work for me. Perhaps more importantly is more knowledge about myself and my personal style.   This year my goals were: 1. Make an opportunity for B&M shopping at least once: Accomplished this, but wasn’t successful purchasing anything but makeup. This trip combined with recent online success has helped me understand my shopping strategy. Some items are so much easier to purchase in person, but even if retail becomes more accessible I see myself utilizing a combined strategy scoping out options online and shopping or returning in store depending on available sizes. 2. Continue to eliminate old things from the closet I haven’t worn in years, like special occasion dresses, etc.: I also feel like I’ve accomplished this. I’ve weeded all but two special occasion items that aren’t in current rotation from my closet. Having to temporarily move out because of the construction has forced me to weed extensively. As I move back in I will continue to weed. My biggest remaining weakness is gear/loungewear. 3. Evaluate purchases and clothing at the end of each season and beginning of the season before I wear it again, particularly evaluating how things washed and wore and functioned: I evaluated after winter 2015, evaluated and am holding onto items that fit well but have condition issues until they are replaced. I will complete that purge as I pull out fall items and put away summer items. 4. Post WIWs and Keep/Returns—I’m really bad about this, particularly WIWs. I still don’t feel great about my summer wardrobe and I struggle with having a good place to take photos. Maybe I should start at work? 5. Continue to experiment with new things, trends, and accessories: I’m currently shopping for scarves, track pants, non-blue denim, andBF jeans. I’ve tried and kept cocoon dresses, tube skirts, drape front tops, ponte pants, and slip-on sneakers. 6. Put together a solid week worth of clothing for my 3 seasons (summer, F/W, and transitional) – I’m still adding to my summer wardrobe (tees and HEWIs) and have started shopping for fall. The biggest breakthrough for me is allowing myself to begin purchasing for my much shorter transitional seasons. I hope at the end of this year to be able to really comfortably dress (despite frequent repeats) for all of my general tasks andweather. You can see my wardrobe in my Finds. 7. Explore style monikers like “intrepid adventurer” and “divine tomboy”—Year after year I’m drawn to the same looks. As I fill wardrobe holes and become a better shopper I want to cultivate a look that is distinctively me-- I'm so strongly drawn to essentials that sometimes I feel like the elements don't combine to show off enough of my creative and rebellious side.  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/ellyelf/capsule/">https://www.pinterest.com/ellyelf/capsule/</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/ellyelf/winter/">https://www.pinterest.com/ellyelf/winter/</a> are my collections of inspiration  8. Spend more time enjoying my clothes and less time stressing over them – I feel better about my wardrobe, but might not be at this point until NEXT year. With an upcoming move and job change, it would be great to feel like I could get dressed without shopping if need be in 2016. Still, I know over-shopping with all the changes would also be futile—I’ve gotten a call back (but not sure if I have an interview or not) for a position in southern AZ and I KNOW I’m not prepared for S/S there.   My shopping list through the end of the year: For Summer 1 woven shirt (options on order) summer shoes  replacement tees (options on order) Replacements for my red sneakers (keeping my eye out since my favorite sneakers are on their last legs-- I like to have a pair of nylon for wearing on rainy days) For Fall/Winter 1 pr. bootcut or flare jeans (option on order) 2 flannel shirts (have some in mind but am waiting to see what comes out) 1 woven shirt (have something in mind) 1 zip up hoodie (to wear as a layer under denim and leather jackets) 1 sassy sweatshirt -- ? 5 long-sleeve tees/tops (various styles, scoop/ crew, and v-neck, henley, mostly black)<a rel="nofollow"></a> 1-2 pullover sweaters --? If I’m still somewhere cold in November, I’ll purchase In addition, I feel I have the following holes a denim shirt—(have something on order) a non-blue jean option—(have a pair of distressed black denims on order) brown boots/booties--- a plus if these are wet-weather practical—another item that will wait until October or November a cardi/knit jacket --?? Definitely a need leather sneakers leather slip-on sneakers