Hi Everyone,

I'm a regular YouLookFab reader and very infrequent forum poster, but I'd like to jump in and start participating more!

I'm Nicole and fashion is my main hobby -- I love planning outfits, shopping, brainstorming new color combinations, and browsing fashion magazines and blogs for inspiration. I don't have anyone in my "real life" that shares these passions, so I'm hoping to connect with like-minded individuals here.

My main fashion challenges are:

(1) Dressing to fit my style persona while also addressing the reality of my body type -- For instance, I love short, clean, geometric hair styles, but I have thick curly hair! Also, I'm generally modest, but I have a large bust for my frame which makes me stand out and appear more alluring than I would like to appear regardless of what I wear.

(2) Moving beyond denim -- I love denim in all it's incarnations and wear it a lot as it suits my teleworker/casual lifestyle, but I would like to incorporate other fabrics and non-denim styles into my repertoire.

(3) Reconciling my purchasing habits with my values -- I would like to move more toward supporting sustainable and animal-friendly designers/manufacturers/vendors.

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!