It’s been a minute! - YouLookFab Forum

Hello Fabbers! Wow, it’s been a minute since I last visited the YLF home. I’ve just checked and the last post I created was 9 years ago. Holy moly!!!

So much has changed in almost a decade. Good, bad, good again. I’m almost 48 (and trying hard to come to terms with my maturity, lol), I got divorced, my children have left the nest, lost both my parents, found a new relationship and recent engagement, 46 kg of weight shed (110kg, if you count the ex-husband ), a few work situation changes. Wow, looking back, just so much.

With the recent weight loss, I’m finding myself in a space where I feel like I need to redefine my style. I’m just not sure where I am anymore with what I like wearing. I leave the house thinking I look ok, and then catch sight of myself in a mirror and I just feel meh. So I figured where better to try rediscover my style than here! Hoping that I get to hang out here a whole lot more.

A few recent WIW pics and a bonus before(or rather during)/after just for fun.

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2 months ago

MsMaven

Veteran

You've brought a smile and a laugh to me this morning, and I thank you. Hi Hil! Great job of describing almost a decade in a few words. And--you look fab! You also look confident and ready to take on the world.

Dee

Phew!! You've been through a lot in the last 9 years. Sounds like you're in a good spot now. Your WIWs shows some lovely professional options and a playful casual style . Love the wide-leg crop outfit in photo # 5. Should be fun discovering where you'd want to take your style next. Do you have any specific style words that you usually adhere to when putting outfits together?

Jaime

(website)

Wow that is a lot! Sounds like you have come out in a great place and congrats on the engagement! Ok so your photos show a lot of variety in style, so rather than me picking a favorite I will ask you - which one do you like best and think best represents where you want to go style wise?

Kate

Hi Hil. Wow, what a decade! You look wonderful. I had to laugh at the 110kg weight loss. Congratulations for shedding that part that didn't really function well!

Star (Lise)

Hi Hil from an ex-Johburger! Well done on all your positive changes as well as getting through the tough ones. In your pics I can see a sassy style back bone that can be honed by firstly identifying your style words. It has helped me a lot.

Hil

Thanks for the kind words everyone! Finding some new words as style descriptors is the first thing I need to figure out. Looking back at those pics I shared, I think my fave is the black and white outfit too. It somehow just feels a little edgier?

Karie

Good to see you post again! It sounds like you have had a lot of life changes, and have come through them better and stronger. You have come to the right place for style inspiration!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

WONDERFUL to see you again, Hill! Are you still in South Africa?

A LOT has happened, and congrats with the exciting new chapters in your life!

I think you should explore #5, and why you feel great in that look. Think about the colour palettes of your wardrobe, and some adjectives to decribe your aspirational style too.

Quick-fix questions: are you happy with your undies, hairstyle and eyewear. If not - START there! The rest will follow

Lisa

Congrats on your new chapter. Good luck with your style journey!

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