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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: . https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:06:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Jewell on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1215176 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 23:23:42 +0000 Jewell 1215176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awesome challenge, Carter! Amazing response, Natalie! These pics are such a treat. I envy your collection of fab accessories. So many looks here to love, but if I must pick a favorite then it's the first set of outfits. And I love that you put these transitional outfits through the paces for real. SarahTheWhite on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1214590 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 02:10:45 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1214590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am coming in late to the party... But I just wanted to say that I so enjoyed all of the detail and creativity in every outfit. You styled the pieces so differently for the various looks, which was wonderful. It. Is so hard to pick favorites,,,, But I have to say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the dragonfly shoes and cuff!! Beth Ann on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1213966 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 13:08:08 +0000 Beth Ann 1213966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OK -- I missed this in my mid-week busyness, but I wanted to stop to applaud your ingenuity and fabness.  Your creativity shines in these combinations and I know how quickly you needed to work to still go about your daily activities. I think the first combo is my absolute fabe, although I was ogling the Ollies! P.S.  The schlepping diminishes as children get bigger.  I just made a train trip with my DS and realized that he carries all his own stuff now, even snacks are divided up.  Of course, he's just turned 12!  Hee!  And he still forgot underwear until I reminded him, to his great consternation! harmonica on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1213308 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 17:20:32 +0000 harmonica 1213308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm speechless! You're the ultimate working MOTG transformer fashion guru! Just awesome!! You should come and play in my closet and create some new outfits for me ;-) And kiddos are just adorable! They have all grown so much. lyn67 on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1213161 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:04:32 +0000 lyn67 1213161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh Gosh! It was a great enterntainment for me  even  only to see the picties, now I can't wait to catch up on the descriptions and the comments, but wanted to say(again!) that  you have a great style, and a really crazy life GP:-)) so you have no choice but living the life of a wonderwoman! My fave is that dress from the first series, that  is really a jolly  jocker!!!). Lisa on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212679 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 01:17:41 +0000 Lisa 1212679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fun to see how you can remix your looks for work and then play, nice job! rabbit on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212657 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:53:16 +0000 rabbit 1212657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well these are all completely stunning on you, great job!!! Great juggling as well as an eye for how to tweak an outfit for different purposes.  Also it speaks to buying interesting fabulous matchy items because they can carry the weight of a simple outfit, or work together if you decide to accessorize more.  ManidipaM on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212654 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:48:40 +0000 ManidipaM 1212654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In AWE of you., Natalie As always. I can't even begin to pick favourites and they are that awesome. Plus, you look awesome. Svelte and fresh-faced... are you sure you haven't a Tardis in your capacious closet to help with the sleep? And may I say how completely OTT brilliant it is to see the matchy-matchy junior fashions with your first set! Heh, especially Baby GP being worn in the perfect blue too. And his bih brother in the same colours but distinctly more mature version while your DD takes her mum's look and interprers in her own colours. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! (Hat tip to Caro. Do yours enjoy Mary Poppins, Natalie? Or is it too retro-passe?) Carter: AWESOME conceptualisation for this challenge LoriFLA on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212430 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:15:19 +0000 LoriFLA 1212430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am so enjoying reading and viewing these challenges. goldenpig, you have loads of style.  Such great sets, I can't pick a favorite.  The shoes are do die for and I think the floral pants are awesome. Wonderful job. Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212418 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:57:22 +0000 Anonymous 1212418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Amazing challenge and outfits. rachylou on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212342 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:45:02 +0000 rachylou 1212342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love that you road-tested, Natalie! And the peak into the packed handbags (amazing!). Oh... and I am so doing my copycat H&M floral pants with teal shoes just like you. My teal shoes... I got them pretty much only because of my current foot problem (a pair in teal, a pair in black). They've been stumping me on the fashion front, though. ...I have a feeling I'm actually going to miss these shoes when they're all done, even tho it wasn't love at first sight. kkards on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212327 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:30:27 +0000 kkards 1212327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ oh my goodness, do you do anything half way? great challenge, and great outfits! deb on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212256 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:16:03 +0000 deb 1212256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Natalie, it looks like you had so much fun with your challenge. You did a great job and I love all versions. You are so good at this! AviaMariah on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212249 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:08:34 +0000 AviaMariah 1212249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are the most stylish MOTG I have ever seen!  My favorites are the last two sets but they are all amazing!! Windchime on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212189 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:07:03 +0000 Windchime 1212189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow. This is over the top awesome! I love seeing all of your fab outfits in the real world. It's also nice to see your adorable children. Just reading everything you pack into a day makes me tired. And you manage to look amazing while doing it all. That $20 dress was a wonderful find, as are the Okalas. goldenpig on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212181 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:51:34 +0000 goldenpig 1212181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you so much April for organizing the challenges and Carter for a fun challenge! It was really useful to think about how to transition pieces from work to casual to glam. I think I may try to plan ahead more and keep a pair of sneakers in the car, so that I'm not stuck at the park in heels after work, LOL! Thanks everyone for your comments! Hope it was wort the wait. Rabbit and Caro, I'm sorry I didn't manage to use my Longchamp tote for this challenge (Carter, I only have one). Sometimes I do feel like I need Mary Poppin's or Hermione's bag! You should have seen how many bags I was carrying on Sunday, including a diaper bag, swim bag with all the towels and gear, grocery bag filed with snacks and drinks, and another bag with all the library books (the whole stack of books in the picture). Plus the baby in a carrier and the two kids in each hand. Neel, hope you like my copy of your copy of me! And Karie, I remember I did a copy of you with your maxi skirt and wedge sneakers, so it would be fun for you to do another version with your tube skirt and sneakers! Shannon, yes, the Ollies are very comfy for heels. I mean, they're not as comfy as sneakers or flats, but they are more comfy than you would expect for the heel height. Angie was right. In fact I was wearing the Kate Spade silver pumps (which are a similar heel height) when I went to try them on, and I could tell they were more comfortable than the Kate Spades. I am actually thinking about ordering a pair of the Okalas in leopard (three pairs of the same type of shoe isn't too much, right?) and purging the other pair of leopard heels I have which are pretty high. I'm trying to stick with more mid-heels and lower (except for my dragonfly pair!) Parsley, thanks for your comments too (and no, I only sleep by accident!). I could totally see you wearing the Ollies if you don't already have a pair! And waving to April my bag twin and Suz my scarf twin! I can't wait to challenge kkards! (Rubbing hands gleefully...) Elizabeth P on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212154 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:24:08 +0000 Elizabeth P 1212154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You truly truly hit the ball out of the park on this one Goldenpig.  Well done.  And well done for Carter... perfect challenge question! Parsley on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212150 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:21:53 +0000 Parsley 1212150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh my goodness, I LOVE those Ollies on you! Sorry, I got sidetracked by those fabulous shoes. Back to the challenge: :-) You are amazing, Natalie! First of all all three of these are so well thought out, coordinated, and fab! How you found time to put all this together with your busy, busy life is mind-boggling. Do you ever sleep? I love the first outfit, and it looks super in all its iterations. I especially love the MOTG version, but that one has the advantage of your three adorable little "accessories"! The second outfit is a little harder to see the details of- it's always hard to photograph black, but I do love that tube skirt, and you've switched it up nicely. Then back to those Ollies- did I mention that those are FABULOUS on you? All 3 of the outfits are great. I think your "shadow persona" works the best when it's not all black, but combined with some color like this. Your going out outfit is edgy urban cool, but still looks like Natalie to me. Well done! ETA: I cross-posted with the bonus outfits! The simplest one with the black top, white jacket, and turquoise accessories is absolutely fabulous! Helena on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212145 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:15:42 +0000 Helena 1212145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WOW. Just ... WOW. Homerun! goldenpig on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212141 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:09:48 +0000 goldenpig 1212141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Last one, bonus outfit set (since a lot of the items were similar in outfit sets #2 and #3, I wanted to try one more item). Trying out some outfits with my H&M floral pants. These are a little experimental. I'm not sure if they work. I'm finding that my tastes are running less maximal lately--a lot of the outfits I tried were too busy for me. I guess I'm still fairly ALGO, but just Not Quite As Much Going On. Do you think these outfits are OK for public consumption? Or should I try to streamline some more? The first one is a copy of Neel's "goldenpig" outfit: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-doing-a-goldenpig-and-springs-here" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....rings-here</a> This would be for MOTG. The second one is for work. I could take off the white moto and just have the black blouse if it's TMGO. Third one is strictly for mom's night out. DH would have a fit of apoplexy if I wore these pants on a date! H&M floral pants Dorothy Perkins white moto jacket and Theory black leather trim blazer H&M blue and white striped tee, Pleione black shirt, Tory Burch beetle print blouse Brahmin striped satchel, Kate Spade turquoise clutch, Michael Kors studded black satchel (to match the pumps) Tory Burch turquoise ballet flats, Kate Spade turquoise pumps, Sam Edelman Ollie black studded heels Alexis Bittar dragonfly necklace Transcona Shannon on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212140 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:09:43 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1212140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You are a STAR Natalie! You rose to Carter's challenge brilliantly - and it wasn't an easy one. I'm totally crushing on those Sam Edelman Ollie pumps - are they comfy? carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212133 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:56:06 +0000 carter 1212133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! Those shoes! Insanely fab. Love this set too. You're amazing, Natalie! goldenpig on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig/page/2#post-1212132 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:53:00 +0000 goldenpig 1212132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh wait, I am not done! The baby was crying and then I fell asleep. Here I am again. Here is outfit set #3, with the red snakeskin blouse. I wore #1 yesterday for MOTG with the ripped jeans and Frye boots. I know this is cheating as the boots don't fit in a purse, but it looked better with the outfit (I could have done red Cons, but I preferred the toughness of the black boots).  For work I could wear it with a leather jacket and skinny pants. I faux-cropped the pants so I could show off my new pair of shoes...black Ollies! AAAAHHH!!! Don't you just love them? My Okalas are so comfy (for heels) that I decided to spring for this pair--I think the black studded heels will be perfect for my edgier shadow persona. I paired them with the leather pencil skirt for evening--do you think DH would approve? The Shirt red snakeskin blouse Vigoss skinny jeans, Gap Real Skinny pants, Halogen leather pencil skirt Michael Kors black studded satchel Spiegel leather jacket F21 bracelet, Spring street bracelet Frye Melissa boots, Sam Edelman Ollie pumps carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig#post-1212129 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:49:29 +0000 carter 1212129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Natalie! So above and beyond! These are all fantastic, and I'm so pleased that you were able to use most of them in real time. I love that you used a dress in the first one and were able to take it through three iterations. In the second one, your work outfit is beyond killer! Just love them all! Suz on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig#post-1212116 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:27:46 +0000 Suz 1212116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, Natalie, you did a brilliant job with this one! I love the outfits in both sets of photos. In fact, I might like the second set even better than the first -- you are playing with your shadow style and it is working! Or maybe I am just biased by seeing your snake print scarf. (Waving to my scarf twin!!) These are both terrific series and they are also very "you" -- true to what you wear IRL in these situations.  shedev on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig#post-1212110 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:10:18 +0000 shedev 1212110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, awesome job with the challenge. So many great looks. April on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig#post-1212091 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:25:09 +0000 April 1212091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Completely in awe, GP!  Completely.   I *love* how you echoed the bubble print of the dress with your bag and jewelry.  The repeated bubbles made the whole thing positively effervescent.  :)  And we are MK bag twins -- high five.   I still don't know how you find time to do all of this and I feel guilty about heaping another thing on your plate, but it's time for the final part of your link in the chain -- challenging the next player.  Your challengee is #22, which is kkards.   I checked my PMs and I believe this is a good week for kk's challenge, so whenever you're ready, go ahead and open a new thread and I'll PM kk with a heads up. And congratulations on a major league home run with your own challenge.   Karie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig#post-1212065 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:52:31 +0000 Karie 1212065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Natalie, you have hit a home run for fashion and fun! Each outfit is unique and gorgeous, and that green dress is a true workhorse. My fav outfit, though, is the VC tube worn with the wedge sneakers. I simply MUST copy this! goldenpig on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig#post-1212060 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:18:45 +0000 goldenpig 1212060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Monday I picked my grey and black lace print midi tube skirt and black studded shoulder T shirt and silver studded purse as the base outfit. For MOTG I added a leather jacket, grey snakeskin scarf, and grey snake wedge sneakers. For work I swapped out for a Theory blazer and silver pumps. Pics 7, 9 and 10 show different necklace options from maximal to simpler. Then for mom's night out the blazer comes off and the studded T shirt comes out to play! Either lace up black booties for MOTG, or the silver pumps for date night. I only got to wear #10 to the office IRL, but I like the MOTG version and can't wait to try that one out next time! Vince Camuto black studded T shirt VC lace print grey midi skirt Michael Kors silver studded satchel Spiegel leather jacket and Theory blazer Gap scarf, Vince Camuto bullet necklace, WHBM black pendant and statement necklace Spring St. cuff, WHBM silver hammered bracelet, F21 bracelet Skechers grey wedge sneakers, Kate Spade silver pointy pumps, Mia Nanette black ankle booties Caro in Oz on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ylf-challenge-chain-carter-challenges-goldenpig#post-1212058 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:10:14 +0000 Caro in Oz 1212058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the last one too - great looks. carter - Longchamp is way better