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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Year end with a twist ;) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:39:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Jaime on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1880041 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 03:51:53 +0000 Jaime 1880041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa P. Thank you, learning to focus on the process rather than the end result is a big overall goal for me overall. Cindysmith, thanks! Sal thanks for your kind words and for checking out my blog! torontogirl thank you for your sympathy, it has been and continues to be a journey. Helena on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1879970 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 23:08:30 +0000 Helena 1879970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shevia, that velvet jacket on you!!! Stunning. So sorry for your terrible loss, but inspiring to see you channel some of that turmoil into new directions. All the best for your journey this year. Xx Sal on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1879942 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 21:23:08 +0000 Sal 1879942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awesome post!!  I checked out two blog posts and loved them (Fast fashion thrifted , and about thrifted shoes). Good luck with the new career and I am sure you will continue to look fabulous. cindysmith on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1879912 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:11:01 +0000 cindysmith 1879912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kudos to you for pursuing your passion and putting the fun back in fashion! Anonymous on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1879841 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:07:26 +0000 Anonymous 1879841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us; I always enjoy reading your posts, and after I finish typing , I'm off to read your blog!  I'm particularly struck by the phrase "let it go".  This is precisely where I get myself twisted up, hung up , and doing more damage than good.   This, along with enjoying and accepting the process of choosing and rejecting for what it is, is a terrific mantra.  Good luck with your  new career ! Jaime on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1879840 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 16:05:57 +0000 Jaime 1879840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you it is delightful getting comments by such super stylish women! Mirjana, I am very flattered, thank you! jussie Thank you! I find at this point in my life going with my instincts works best, but I will never stop the retrospective analysis. Brooklyn Wow! I am tickled pink. Thank you! Mainelady I will be super excited to see a future rendition of my haircut on you, but I have to say I love how your hair looks right now. Katerina Thank you - I think one of the privileges of getting older is to be able to trust that my emotions are informed by a lifetime of analysis and reflection.  Katerina on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1879764 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:42:30 +0000 Katerina 1879764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great post, Shevia! Congratulations on your career decisions, wish you best of luck in 2018. You style goals for 2018 are excellent. I can especially relate to no 5. The outfits you posted are all fabulous and truly reflect your wonderful unique style. And your hair is sooo gorgeous, wow! Mainelady on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1879715 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:29:47 +0000 Mainelady 1879715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shevia, I love your style and your approach to fashion. I also think that paying attention to how I feel about an item is essential to the success of an outfit. Ok, and your hair!! Oh, so incredibly gorgeous! I will be so happy if my natural hair ends up looking as beautiful as yours. My hair has a lot of natural wave and some curl, so when my transition to gray phase is over, I will try a cut similar to yours, in an effort to frame my face and showcase my curls. Brooklyn on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1879713 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:09:00 +0000 Brooklyn 1879713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you have already achieved no 1. If someone asked me to describe “authentic style”, I would describe you! Congratulations on the career decisions and on the blog. (Love the outfits you posted too!) jussie on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist/page/2#post-1879711 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:06:15 +0000 jussie 1879711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your style goals are excellent. It’s seems like you have put a lot of thought into them. Also, the idea of kind of “going with your gut” with an outfit and then analysis later is great, I guess that’s where the magic is. No two people will have the exact same style, and mood comes into it too I think. I also love to thrift for the unique pieces. Cheers Mirjana on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1879705 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:43:56 +0000 Mirjana 1879705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shevia, you look amazing, everything so perfect. Your hair is simply gorgeous. Jaime on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1879638 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 03:31:46 +0000 Jaime 1879638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bonnie, thanks! Bonnie on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1879631 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 02:16:05 +0000 Bonnie 1879631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are adorable. Good luck with your new direction. I admire your objectives and Style Goals. I will check out your blog right now!! Jaime on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1875273 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:00:55 +0000 Jaime 1875273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you Chiara! The leather jacket was my latest vintage find from DKS Paris. It pops up here a lot for reasons I have yet to discover. Angie I should do a post on finding the earrings - first I have to find the box! Thanks Jaileen! JAileen on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1875259 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:29:57 +0000 JAileen 1875259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your hair is simply gorgeous. My favorite outfit is #2. Angie on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874850 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:28:56 +0000 Angie 1874850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OOOH, love the sentimental Parisian flair to the earrings.  chirico (Chiara) on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874741 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000 chirico (Chiara) 1874741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really enjoyed reading your points. I'll take a look at your blog soon. Love all the outfits, but especially #3. And the leather jacket in #4! It's something I'd buy for myself. Jaime on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874703 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 04:01:40 +0000 Jaime 1874703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all so much for you support and kind words. I typically read the news and then come to YLF for some yin after that yang and I appreciate everyone's support and generosity more than I can say.  Angie your comments mean so much to me! Thank you for all these years of support, encouragement and inspiration. Those hoops are my favorite - I picked them up at a small artisan in Paris when I wandered off while the family was playing games in the park like the locals. Sara L. and Cardiff girl thank you I should put in a plug for my hairdresser here, but I don't think anyone is going to take a plane for a haircut. kkards - Thank you! Sometimes the time is just right for a change. Chris Yes, life is mysterious in its ways, isn't it? No question that my attitude is informed by my yoga practice - it is the journey. SarahD8 Thank you! Well after the reaction to this post I think I will blog about what I said - delighted that you are interested in my blog! SarahD8 on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874544 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 20:44:43 +0000 SarahD8 1874544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fun take on resolutions, shevia. Like other posters I am really intrigued by the idea of "enjoy[ing] the act of selecting, including rejection, for its own sake." I will be pondering that for sure. I'm totally blown away by outfit #3! Wow! Gorgeous! And I have to add to the chorus of appreciation for your hair. I'm so glad to learn about your blog! I will be eagerly awaiting new posts. Best to you in your new endeavors! Chris987 on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874510 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 19:42:08 +0000 Chris987 1874510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your shopping ideas are fabulous, and congrats on the career change! Of course it's horrible to lose someone so close, but interesting that their passing has in some way led you on a journey to some changes that feel right for you. Life sure is mysterious. This part of #4 particularly hit me:  I have learned to enjoy the act of selecting, including rejection, for its own sake. What a GREAT idea. It's like considering shopping to be a practice, like yoga or learning to ski....there is no perfection, just the practice.  LOVE IT! kkards on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874479 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 17:33:50 +0000 kkards 1874479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ wonderful that you have found a new path - and have the courage and wisdom to take it! Cardiff girl on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874448 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 16:31:01 +0000 Cardiff girl 1874448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Anyone with hair as cool as yours will be a successful fashion blogger .Good luck for all your new pursuits! Angie on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874426 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:58:58 +0000 Angie 1874426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jaime, what an AMAZNG post. Your blog is fabulous in every way - just like you. And how interesting and meaningful that your career has come full circle. It all happens for a reason. You are meant to do what you are doing now.  All outfits are smashing, but #2 is my Killer fave. Those oversized hoop earrings are sublime.  Sara L. on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874388 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:51:24 +0000 Sara L. 1874388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting thoughts!  You look great in your outfits (love your hair, as always).  I wish you success in your new endeavors! Jaime on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874367 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:15:41 +0000 Jaime 1874367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Barbara Diane - it sort of blew my mind too, but is very helpful really. Jane - that is a great idea, thanks! The Cat - that look is my lucky interview outfit actually! Rachylou - I'm excited to think I have a process . lyn67 - thanks! what a nice thing to say! I really appreciate you all taking the time to comment and look! lyn67 on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874358 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:38:45 +0000 lyn67 1874358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wish you all the luck in your restarted old career and renamed blog as it has indeed much to thought on and covers a niche in it's kind! Congrats, Shevia! rachylou on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874321 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 10:29:07 +0000 rachylou 1874321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think this is great! I like your process (!) The Cat on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874304 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 08:31:19 +0000 The Cat 1874304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just took a quick look at your blog. It is very appealing, so I look forward to studying it later when I have more time. The Cat on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874303 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 08:26:30 +0000 The Cat 1874303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I heartily agree with your comments in point 1. You look fab, as always. #3, in particular, is a gorgeous look. Jane on "Year end with a twist ;)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/year-end-with-a-twist#post-1874297 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:54:26 +0000 Jane 1874297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very interesting to read, and I wish you well with your new venture. I remember your post about curating a colour capsule collection called Stormy Skies which I thought was so poetic - I’m hoping that may feature too.