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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Working on my style... https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:27:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Jaime on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777440 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 03:09:35 +0000 Jaime 1777440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wonderful analysis but now I am lost on your hair board. Will take me some time to climb out ! Angie on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777262 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 16:04:38 +0000 Angie 1777262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ *applause* The more in tune with yourself you are, the easier this is to do. WELL DONE.  JAileen on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777258 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 16:01:15 +0000 JAileen 1777258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love your analysis, your style, and the so-called bane of your existence. Your simple elegance reminds me of Katharine Hepburn. I haven't worn white much since I went grey. I think my hair is the white in every outfit. RobinF on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777235 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 14:52:08 +0000 RobinF 1777235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are great inspiration pics. The idea of white as a bright is interesting to me, I've just always thought of it as a neutral. I will be interested in how you come up with blush. I have a blush cardigan that I struggle with a little bit - it seems washed out with certain colors. Bonnie on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777233 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 14:49:21 +0000 Bonnie 1777233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You know yourself so well and your plan for going forward looks perfect.  This would be a good project for me, I seem to be floundering and am enticed by every style and fad. Anonymous on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777229 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 14:41:31 +0000 Anonymous 1777229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very thoughtful, organized and comprehensive. I think you are in the exact place that everyone who gathers here aspires to be - your style and needs are defined and your action plan is in place. Thanks for sharing in such detail! cindysmith on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777199 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 12:38:49 +0000 cindysmith 1777199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, I love this inspiration! It's so pretty, and I think it will look lovely on you! Anonymous on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777183 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 10:21:13 +0000 Anonymous 1777183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVED this analysis.   Evidently, I need a hair inspiration board.   rachylou on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777172 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:44:33 +0000 rachylou 1777172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love your boards. I think your plan is well thought out and specific. Also, I do think that touch of pretty is really important for your style. I think your strongest outfits always include that... whereas I don't know that pretty does much for me... Style Fan on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777170 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:33:14 +0000 Style Fan 1777170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a great summary of your style Carla.  I like Joy's suggestion of exploring faded denim.   Your hair is definitely an accessory and always there.  That was one of the lessons I learnt from YLF.  You have such great hair.  I am liking your idea of the longer bob. Love the pics for S/S goals.  I also like your pins.  I pinned some onto my board.  I think the sneakers are very fab.  Love the floral ones for you.  Aren't they Sam Edelman?     Sally on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777161 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:13:12 +0000 Sally 1777161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love this and what a fabulous idea to break it down into hours like that. I definitely see your style in those photos. Slip on sneakers are my go to too. I even wear them to work and conveniently forget to put my other shoes on. That outfit in that first photo is fab. I can see you wearing that. Also 12 hours in the gym. I'm impressed. jenanded on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777159 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:06:53 +0000 jenanded 1777159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a great review and this collection looks really fresh and coordinated. Yes white is a bright. Blush also looks lovely on you. Love your hair though. And those slip on shoes are divine..,. Anonymous on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777104 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 04:21:53 +0000 Anonymous 1777104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm so impressed. Knowing yourself is 90% of the. Style and you are there. You have addressed time use/lifestyle, what makes you happy, wants, needs, weaknesses, and I'm sure as a gardener you have considered climate. You know what you can and are willing to do. Yes, you should explore blush as it is pretty much a neutral and not girly girly pretty like pink. You might pair it with your other colors and neutrals. Especially try pale blues and light faded denim for pretty, and if I remember correctly, to bring out your blue eyes. Emily K on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777099 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 04:03:44 +0000 Emily K 1777099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see all of this in the photos you've shown AND in the Pinterest board, so I think you must be identifying and articulating your style really well. Carla on "Working on my style..." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/working-on-my-style#post-1777089 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 03:42:06 +0000 Carla 1777089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Style Fan posted a great analysis spun off from an Un-Fancy fashion work assignment, and others have followed. Here is my version. Lifestyle (per week) 60 hours work/commute 12 hours gym 42 hours sleep 14 hours cooking/baking 40 hours other (chores, reading, music, gardening) *approximatley every 6 weeks I have a whole week off work during which I do more-sleeping, reading, music, gardening, home project, or travel. Go-to items Hanna Highrise straight leg jeans (blue, black, white) MWWH Grey barely boot cut - Editor trousers - Express Charcoal full leg trousers - Alfred Sung Cotton knit turtleneck sweaters Tank tops Pencil skirts Slip on sneakers Pointy toe flats Go-to outfits 1. Cotton sweater, over trousers, and low heeled booties 2. Tank top, over pencil skirt, cropped jacket (jean style or bomber), and flats 3. Long sleeved or 3/4 t-shirt, straight leg jeans (cropped or rolled), and slip on sneaks Colours Dominant Summer: blue, white Dominant Winter: black, grey Accent Major: cognac, silver Accent Minor: olive, wine, mustard, blush Word association Classic Soft Warm Sturdy Practical Luxe Pretty Cravings Stripes Crochet lace Velvet Blue and white patterns What I've learned Comfort is key. Due to fussy feet I really need to make sure footwear is supportive and cushioned, or that it can take inserts for heel and arch, and that it doesn't squeeze or pinch across the forefoot. Slip on sneakers are my new favourite footwear! Also, I run cold and and have Rayneaud's, so need to stay warm winter and summer. Heat does not bother me at all, but cold is torture! Cotton is heavily represented in my closet. Jeans are 98% cotton or more, and jean jackets, button downs, knit sweaters, tanks and t's are cotton rich. I have a little bit of wool, and very few 1% synthetic items (with the exception of sports gear). Cotton is easy care, and comfortable. It can be warm in winter or cool in summer. It can be a smooth button down, a plush velvet, a heavy lace, or a sturdy Jean. Bright makes me happy. I used to think that Bright = Colour, but white has the same effect, and I like it more! As a result, my colour palette has narrowed a lot! There will always be space in my closet for mustard, granny apple green, and red - but they will not be the focus of my shopping, but rather happy incidental discoveries. My hair is my signiture, and the bane of my existence! It defies any trend driven style, so I never will have cutting edge hair. Furthermore, I'm not motivated enough to spend time styling it, so I need something wash and go that works with its natural texture. Though I've loved experimenting with a curly pixie, I've failed with the upkeep. I'm an every 3 months kind of salon goer. So, I've decided (on the advice of my current stylist) to go back to a chin length curly bob. This is a style I've had off and on since I was little. Going forward So, I will be growing my hair a little longer. I will be shopping for white cotton rich items - a replacement for my very old white jean jacket, and some cropped jeans, maybe a white skirt or sundress? New slip on sneakers are on the list. I want to upgrade my sweaters since they work for work and for play. I don't need any work clothes (I retire next year), but I do need to keep my casual clothes current, finish my dressy capsule, and build a high summer casual capsule. I'm in the mood for pretty, and thinking of exploring blush for S/S. Advice and suggestions welcomed, and Feel free to call me out on any incongruities! Aspirational style: <a href="http://pin.it/Tqz0MFB" rel="nofollow">http://pin.it/Tqz0MFB</a> Hair inspiration <a href="http://pin.it/WRidJjV" rel="nofollow">http://pin.it/WRidJjV</a> Pics for S/S style goals.