Thank you for sharing the lovely story Claire. You are such a talented writer. Keep us Arizonans posted about any Phoenix meet-ups. And I'm with you about being happy about the ever so slight nip of fall in the air!

Goodness, Claire, but you write well! I was actually sorry when I got to the end of your recounting of the weekend! Feel free to write more any time.

Thanks for sharing your story, Claire! It reminded me of the Boston meet-up and the absolutely fabulous time we all had there. I hope to meet you in person someday!

Wow! Thanks for the well-written write up! I so wish I could have been there too. Sounds absolutely amazing. So glad you had a good time.

Your write up was a true pleasure to read. What a wonderful experience! Thanks for sharing the pictures and the tale. I hope I meet you one day too!

Thank you for sharing your experience, Claire. I really enjoyed your descriptions of energy, tone, attitude... So refreshing. What a great adventure!

Thank you so much for sharing your day with us. I'm sure that it made the meet up extra special to have you there. You write so well that your posts are a joy to read.

Claire I didn't get to spend much time with you but I was so glad to meet you. Your hair is amazing. I hope I get to see you again.

Dear Claire,

Thank you for writing about your journey, both personal and fashion-wise and as well as your trip to Seattle. I hope we see you around the boards more-- obviously you have a full life to live, but your insight and words are always appreciated and often inspiring. We'd love to see your Fall wardrobe and some of the outfits coming out of it. I come to Arizona almost every year and would be tickled if we could have a mini-meet up sometime, along with some of the other ladies who live locally or just want to see the warm, dry southwest. I've been very inspired by your 10-item capsule wardrobe journey--- I love how your neutrals play together as that is one of my favorite ways to dress.

P.S. Your pictures capture a lot of the lovely personalities of our YLF ladies.

It was so wonderful to meet you! Claire. I immediately felt like I'd known you forever -- your warmth is just that pervasive.

Claire, I was eagerly awaiting for your encounter of the events. I'm so happy for you (and us ) you could attend! Such joyful read, yet another perfect piece of the great Seattle adventure which completes the picture for us who did not attend. Your own personality, wit, thoughtfulness and charm are so obvious from your forum participation, so I am also imagining what you are like in 3D. I've already mentioned on some other thread how gorgeous you looked - beautiful classic pieces, carefully selected, simply fab and perfect. And I can't get enough of your hair and specs.

I am by now used to expect references to Angie's way of working from the other meet-up threads, but it's always equally new and thrilling to read just how impressive it is to be around her when she's doing her thing. From knowing her generosity and skill on the forum, I can only imagine (and hope) to see it in 3D myself some day.

Thank you again for the wonderful write-up.

Thank you Claire for providing me with a wonderful read of the week-end...I envy you meeting all of these interesting and stylish ladies...Your capsule description of each personality matched my own interpretation through reading their words...
And shopping with Angie...I couldn't even believe what an experience that would be..I have said if I ever win the lottery that is my first treat..a shopping trip with Angie..
Glad you made it home safely and are content to savor your wonderful memories...

Thanx for posting your story about that fab meet-up in Seatle! Y'all looked gorgeous, including Greg-special tnnax for that one-as we like to have some man'spiration, too, from time to time:-)). BUT I was upset about calling you names in the selfie, with Angie! You are both beautiful and radiant ladies and we all know the one of us which makes the selfie is always closer to the camera-thus looking a bit bigger-as angle and proportions are always a bit unnatural! But anyway, I loved your new, CurlyClaire look!

Non Cro-Magnons here, Claire, you look wonderful. I love reading everyone's description of the weekend, so much positive energy! I do hope you change your mind about the jacket, it's a great colour on you and a fabulous fit....

Claire, you look fabulous - as usual - in the photos. Thanks for sharing the weekend with the rest of us with your wonderful, descriptive write up.

I loved reading every bit of this Claire! Fantastic pics! Thank you!

Such a happy recap Claire, and I am so glad that it worked out for you to go!
Smiling over being able to pack your entire wardrobe into a suitcase

What a wonderful write up! It was such a joy to get to see you again Claire, though I do wish we had more time with you (it's never enough, right?). The photo of you and Angie is sooo adorable. And pffffft -- I see no magnons of any kind, you're just a bit closer to the camera is all. Glad to hear you and your suitcase made it home safely ^^

Claire, I'm so glad everything aligned so you could be at SSIF and I wish we'd had more time together. These are great photos and you are beautiful in any city, my friend.

You are such a gifted writer (as so many on the forum are here), remembering the finer and humorous details of the day, which brings all the joyful memories back.

Phoenix in winter? That's a big yes and I know you have just the stores that need visiting by our traveling group. Yes, let's make it happen and I would love to take on your town with you.