Hi, everyone! I'm Ele, and I just wanted to introduce myself. I've been reading YLF pretty much daily for about 2 years now, so decided it was high time I de-lurk;) I want to say that I really love this site- Angie is so stylish and helpful, and all you members have such positive, encouraging attitudes.

A bit about me: I'm 25 years old, originally from Canada, but moved to London, England 2 1/2 years ago. Having loved fashion my whole life, I studied design at university, and worked in the industry up until the end of 2008. (Currently I'm doing a bit of freelance work, contemplating a career change and vacillating between choices daily!)

I'm extremely interested in personal style, and love helping people with clothing dilemmas. As for my own style, I have a pretty good grip on what I like (a lifetime of being obsessed with clothes will do that to you), but I struggle with some things. Right now, those things include how to keep fashion exciting when I mainly stay at home during the day, reconciling flattery and comfort, and dressing for a changing body type.

Hi!

I am Stylin from Toronto, Canada. I am a married mother of 3 boys, a mompreneur and I love fashion. My style includes classic and bohemian. I keep an eye on trends and follow ones that appeal to me! I love bold colours.

I am glad I found this site, thanks Angie!

I'm Khris from the high desert of southern California. I'm wife to The Rusty Knight, homeschooling mom to Wonder Teen (13) and Princess Stomping Foot (almost 10). I'm on a journey to loose 100 pounds, (60 more to go!) and look stylish dping it. I'm in The Style Diet group at Sparkpeople.com, and have learned a lot about dressing my body and personal style there. I'm slightly pear shaped (although Trinny and Susannah's 'cello' shape fite me better), and 5 foot 5 inches tall. My personal style is clean lines, classic shapes, and ethnic accents. You'll find me mostly in wedge heels, dark bottoms (a-line skirts and dresses, or wide leg pants), wide open necklines, and chunky necklaces.
I've been reading this site a lot- both the blog and the forum posts, so I'm happy to become a member.
Oh my personal blog is here:
http://chewyspaghetti.blogspot.com/

Hello all

My name is Sarah, I'm 31 and I live in Seattle. I recently found this site while hunting for what to do about my short waist. I'm learning to sew, hoping that it will help solve some of my difficulties in finding clothes that fit. I'm 5' 2" when I wake up in the morning and based on shape definitions, I'm an apple leaning toward an inverted triangle. I hate shopping, unless its for shoes or handbags, and for years I wore a uniform to work so I'm now having to expand my wardrobe. And I have no idea where to start. /sigh

Hi everyone, my name is Devin I am 30 years old, 5'2", pear-shaped and I live in hot and humid, Houston, Texas. I have been married 5 1/2 years, I don't have any children and I have a 13 year old Toy Poodle named Neeko. I absolutely love to shop and prefer shopping alone, so that I can take my time and really concentrate on what I like and need. I just found this blog last week after searching for fashion tips and have been glued to it for hours upon hours ever since. This is the best fashion blog I have come across and I feel that the information is helpful and the fashion amazing! The tips I have received are invaluable. I am a mix of trendy with some modern. I am a freelance Makeup Artist and I feel that makeup, hair, and fashion go hand in hand. My fashion sense has really evolved, as I have recently lost 30 pounds and really want to amp up my wardrobe with classy, quality pieces while still adding a bit of funk. Angie, your style is right up my alley, and I love the pictures you post of your outfits, because they give major inspiration and ideas for me to amp up my own wardrobe. Looking at the way you add accessories to your outfits is especially exciting, because I love to accessorize! I look forward to learning so much more and can't wait to shop for pieces that will enhance my wardrobe and make me more stylish!

Hi everyone!

I'm Ragster, from New Zealand. I've been reading this site for quite a while now and have only really started joining in the conversations.

I am 33 and a 5'7" large apple/diamond. I have a long body and short legs, and a slightly pear shaped face. I am a "Cool Winter" and wear high contrast very well. I have dark hair, fair skin and teal blue eyes.

I've always been interested in style, and as big girl I've always been determined to not let size (or negative perceptions) be a barrier to looking good. In fact, I'm on my way to starting up my own personal sytle consulting business!

I have a bit of a handbag problem, I have far too many!!!! But I do love my accessories!

I'm getting married next year, so watch out for the oncoming onslaught of wedding dress questions!

Hello -

I'm currently a software engineering graduate student living in Seattle. I've enjoyed following Angie's blog and the forum for awhile now. The posts are constructive and insightful so I'm hoping to take part in the discussions.

I gravitate towards understatement when it comes to fashion. I've focused on foundational pieces that fit really well and that I feel comfortable in. I could easily be accused of being boring though. I like Jennifer Aniston's simple but chic aesthetic (but not the tan, California look).

I'm about 5'3 with what I would guess is an hourglass/rectangle shape. I'll post a photo soon.

I've especially been intrigued by the women on here who work in the sciences. As a software developer I have a hard time deciding what to wear to work.

Hi everyone! I am Kimberly (Kim). I am 26 year old newly wed living in a small rural town in Southeast Georgia. I am employed as a healthcare executive at our local hospital.

A love for fashion is something I have developed late in my life - i.e. the last 6 months. Growing up, I was very much the tom-boy and my wardrobe consisted of sweats, jeans, and t-shirts. The trend continued throughout my high school and college days. I always wanted to look stylish and pulled together but thought it would a) take too much time, b) cost too much money, or c) be too much of a hassle.

Now that I am a grown up with a real job and a husband, my desire to be fashionable is worse than ever. Thankfully, I've stumbled across YLF. If I had to describe my current style I would say electic. Monday thru Friday I am playing the part of executive, so you'll see me in suits, skirts, and the like. On the weekends, I work on our family farm (my husband is project manager but growns blueberries as a side business), so I am often in jeans, t-shirts, and work boots. On Sundays, we have dinner with the family, so I try to dress cute - skirts, dresses, the like.

I am 5'6 with a somewhat athletic build. I am very pale, with a smattering of freckles. I am findings lots of useful advice on YLF and hope to post some outfits for your opinions in the coming days.

Hi all,

I'm cciele, from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. I stumbled across YLF through the academichic blog, and I am so happy to have found you all! YLF seems like such a friendly place to get fashion advice, and I can sure use some.

I'm nominally a freelance writer/editor, but am primarily a SAHM of two lovely girls, ages 6 and 3. I also volunteer to teach music to lower-elementary students.

My style has really changed through the decades, from tees and jeans, to '60s psychedelic-punk-goth, to eclectic boho, to tired mom. With pregnancy and middle-age (I'm 43), my body has changed quite a bit. Thus, I recently have been trying to reconfigure my wardrobe accordingly -- especially now that I have stopped nursing/being pregnant and am fairly certain my breasts and feet won't be changing sizes any time soon. I'm 5'3" with a body shape that used to be hourglassy, but my waistline has expanded apres-kids. So now I'm something of an expanded hourglass-rectangle-inverted triangle mix. I will try to get some pics up soon.

Also, my color has changed a bit, I think. Way back in the 80s, I did the seasonal color analysis thing and came up being a Winter. I still think I am a Winter, but have found myself being drawn into warmer colors (dark brown) and crazy vivid colors (chartreuse).

I look forward to participating with you all!

It feels so odd to be posting here after introductions on other threads, but thought I'd put this all down here and have done with the basics for good.

My name is Michelle, and I'm a journalist living and working in Toronto, Canada. (Note to other Torontonians, shopping buddies always welcome)! I currently work a graveyard shift in my newsroom, so spare time is devoted to my boyfriend, family and friends. ON the glorious, possibly imaginary day when i go back to daytime hours, I plan to rejoin a choir. Singing and piano were my primary passions through high school, and I miss the cameraderie of singing with a group. When that day comes, I will be accompanied by my guide dog (either my present Golden Retriever, McClure, or his successor). I also have a diva-like tabby cat named Freddie.

I am totally blind after losing my vision to retinal cancer as a bbaby. Many people find it surprising that I love clothes and fashion as much as I do, but questions of style have fascinated me since I was a child rooting through Mom's closet for clothes that "felt pretty." I suspect I would be considerably more experimental if I could see and was able to evaluate colours and looks for myself, but as it is I am definitely a "modern classic" style persona. I'm all for trying new things provided I have trusted guidance to keep me on the right path. Over time I have developed a fairly strong sense of what works for my hourglass figure (which currently has more curves than I want). Fabric, drape, necklines and fit are all things I can assess with relative accuracy, as clothes that don't feel right on probably don't look great either. Patterns, colours, and style nuances are what pose challenges for me, and that's where this invaluable forum comes in. I've gushed ad nauseum about how incredible Angie and the other girls are, but let it be said once again that this is one of the most candid, tactful and non-judgmental web communities I've ever seen. Plus the people here are so interesting! I look forward to getting to know them all better, as well as furthering my own personal style.

Hi All! ^__^

My name is Mary...i use MaryRachel on the YLF blog posts.

Well, where to start? i think of that Flintstones episode... "Nice-n-slow see, that's the way ta do it...nice-n-slow"

Anyway, never enough silliness for me. i am a daughter, sister, wife, artist, writer, animator, prankster and ALL around good soul!

I met my husband (also an acclaimed artist) at The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art...my uncle was his teacher. I met my husband, David when I delivered illustrations and paint to my Uncle during class...it was LOVE! I had been sharing an art studio with my dad and uncle, The Brothers Hildebrandt (J.R.R. Tolkien, Star Wars, Marvel and D.C. comics...) as we are all professionals and at that time the energy we all contributed inspired so much beautiful art......

as a child i had to pose A LOT for my dad and uncle...fairies, hobbits, elves, trolls, kids, ghosts, creatures, PRINCESSES and many characters from Classical Literature. i LOVED dressing up and still do!

SO, coming from a totally fantastic(in the grandest sense of the word) background filled with creativity and love, i was ALWAYS supported in self expression...especially when it came to clothing....YES! i did wear my home made zebra costume to school regularly....believe it or not i then became hooked on warm and cool grays and decided to create a hippo costume which i then wore to my first day of school in 3rd grade....

i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in fourth grade and by the time i met David (my husband) i was headed for kidney failure....i went on dialysis in 2005 and in September 3 days after my birthday, David gave me one of his kidneys!

I AM perfect! David IS perfect!

i am sooo in tune with my senses and TOUCH is definitely one of the driving forces when purchasing clothes. i am an artist and tho NOT starving (i've been there) i must look for quality as well as price. shoes ALWAYS get my top dollar! my feet shall carry me through the rest of this mortal life so they MUST be comforted, pampered and prepared for the challenges i must move through and why not do it in (my) style?!

i will have to post some pictures after i open a flickr account....i usually wear long Gothic inspired outfits that i put together with "normal" clothes...i also like sporting a Prince like look on occasion (it's a Manga/Anime thing) jabot, high collars, ribbon hair men like frock coats. i also kinda have a morphed Matrix-y look at times, just depends on the astrological forecast... ^__~

my friends call me a chameleon i work well with may types, hate does NOT exist in my world and that's that! ^_^

i like reading YLF because i can get a higher/deeper understanding of otheres as well as some great advise on creating alternative (for me anyway) style and that is ALWAYS a plus!

Hello ladies...My name is Stephanie but you may call me steffi!! I love fashion, makeup...well just about anything girlie that would be my passion. I am a youthful looking and acting 44 year old woman who is playful yet confident and self-assured. I grew up in Montana on a small farm around all kinds of animals, yes I love animals. My friends would say I'm down to earth, kind and compassionate. That comes in handy since I'm a Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse. I love my job, but it is very difficult both emotionally and physically. What just passed through my mind is what kind of shape I am. I guess I'm curvy but with more of a straight waist if that makes any sense?! I love dresses and great shoes. I also love a fantastic pair of jeans paired with a unique feminine top with shoes that "pop". My other favorite outfit is a tee, my lucky torn jeans and flip flops...I call them my knock around jeans. I'm excited about joinng because I truly love fashion. I will divulge more as I go along. I hope all of you are doing great and hope to hear from you soon...Steffi

Hi you all.I am Carmen (aka beautynapps). I am 36, SAHM( for the summer ) married to a Navy man ,grew up Air Force though . We are currently stationed in Gulfport / Biloxi, Miss. I consider Austin, Tx my home and boy do I miss Austin.
I love, love fashion and style,My sisters and husband call it my addiction and I am glad I found ladies with whom to share it with.I would say my style is modern classic with a kinda funky boho chic edge to it. I am working up the courage to start posting my pics. I am sooooo glad I found YLF I cringe thinking about how much money I have wasted on "FASHIONS" pre-YLF. Thanks a bunch to Angie for starting this site. Shopping is very limited down here there is 1 mall but I have seen quite a few stylish ladies. My fave places to shop are Ann Taylor Loft (online only the nearest one is in Al) ,Stein Mart, JcPenny, TjMaxx,Gap and Old Navy.

Hello! My name is Jessica. I am 28 and live in Indianapolis. I'm quite a thrift store/ebay junkie and love to by secondhand whenever possible and also love the challenge of buying secondhand and not "looking secondhand" (I'm a bit of a treehugger). I began trying to up the style in my wardrobe about a year or so ago and it is slowly but surely getting there. Taking photos actually helps me visualize and organize my clothes a lot better so my chronicling of outfits is starting out for my own reference but I thought I could use some outside feedback as well. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

I have been reading the blog for a couple of weeks now, and was especially inspired by the post about "Style Renewal on a Budget".

That's exactly what I need to do, and now I feel like I have a place to start.

I am a very "young" 40-something. Most people mistake me for someone much younger, although lately my body shape is not as forgiving as it used to be. So it's much easier to slip into "frump" mode if I'm not careful.

I am short and mostly rectangular but a recent weight gain is gradually turning me into an apple. I'm working out, though, so hopefully I will regain my natural rectangle shape soon. I have a long body and short legs.

I have dark curly hair, dark features and light-medium skin. My favorite colors to wear are blue-greens and purple-reds with black, charcoal, beige, or cream as neutrals. I wear mostly solid colors and I prefer clean lines without a lot of fussy details.

Although I have a pretty clear picture of what I like, I'm a style idiot when it actually comes to implementing it. I think the problem is that I never really learned how to shop and put together outfits. I always just picked up whatever was on sale, and I only recently started to recognize the importance of accessories.

But now I have my list: hair, shoes, bag, bras. I'm feeling better already.

Hey everyone,

I am so excited to have found this site and forum! I feel like the guidance and advice I've seen here is exactly what I've been searching for.

My name is Amy, I'm 34 and live in Northern VA. I'm 5' 3", 150 pounds and an hourglass (I think) shape. I have dark hair, hazel eyes and am fair skinned. I am a SAHM to a 6 y/o boy, 4 y/o girl and a 10 month old baby boy. I am currently breastfeeding (creates challenges as I am a 34G right now) and have a bit of mommy fluff that I'm trying to work off. I feel like my body has changed SO MUCH in the last 7 years between pregnancies and nursing and the seemingly never-ending struggle to lose weight between kids.

One of my big issues is that between my body changes and lifestyle changes (skinny graduate student to pregnant office worker to 'fluffier' SAHM) I've never really figured out how to dress myself. I'm not a big shopper and get overwhelmed very easily when visiting stores. It seems like so much stuff is either teeny-bopper or old lady and I fall right in the middle.

I lean towards vintage shapes and whimsical prints. I love the looks in stores like Anthropologie and Boden and lean towards blues/greens/purples/coral.

My main goal is to have "flop-proof" outfits for all aspects of my life so I never again feel that panicked, uncomfortable feeling when I open my closet.

: )

ETA: here's a picture of me to get an idea (I need to find one with my whole body in it LOL)

http://s681.photobucket.com/albums/vv179/JSLmama/

Hi everyone! My name is Amy and I live in Seattle. I used to work in a lawfirm downtown and had to dress up most days. I really enjoyed that, but after quitting my job a year and a half ago to spend more time with my kids (ages 7 and 5), I turned into an utter slob, lol!

When my favorite pair of jeans developed an unsightly hole and most of my shirts weren't fit to be seen, I decided to get my act together. Recently, I've bought new bras (what an incredible difference that made), got my hair cut in a great short bob and am sorting through my closet to find more presentable outfits. I feel so much better about myself!

I LOVE to sew and knit, so many of my newer outfits are things I've made. I'm proud of these things, but a little worried that I'll end up looking too crafty and not polished.

Here's me in a dress I made to wear to my brother's wedding:

http://www.quixoticpixels.com/....._2074.html

The dress turned out nice, but the hat garnered a lot more attention, and it's been gathering dust in my closet since I was 16

Hey guys! My names Jessica and i live in Cleveland, Ohio. Pretty much no one in ohio knows anything about fashion or embraces it.. however im in my last year of highschool and im hoping to go to New York for college. Hopefully Pratt for Interior Design, thats my DREAM school. Ive been to new york before and im sure it will swallow me whole but where better to grow up?? As for my appearence, im around 5'7" about 145, brown hair&eyes, oh and i wear a size 9 1/2, womens ofcourse.. Im not the thinnest girl in school but when it comes to personality and morals im probably the only one who has them. My birthdays June28th, im a cancer and i own up to it. Im a homebody. I enjoy being at home then being in large groups of friends, im socially awkward and i know new york will change it. plus, im super lazy. But whatever so is every other 17year old. Glad i found this place! Nice to meet you all

Hi I am Kyle,

I am a very extroverted and social person, who loves to put smiles on peoples faces and make them feel good about themselves. I am very creative, and use my creativity to empower others, most especially women. With my creativity i see what colors, and patterns and cut is right to be worn, its just something i have always seen and am capable of doing. Also I love jewelry and love giving it as a gift, because, its away to express heart and soul, and away to show that you know them and their character. Because if you can pin-point someones jewelry style you know quite a bit about their character, and personality. I actually own a jewelry website my self which i am very proud of, please go check it out if your looking for wonderful jewelry, and an even better price. Also if you would like me to assist you with what kind of jewelry would be good for you i would be more than happy to oblige. My website: eyespybling.com or http://www.eyespybling.com

Hi, all! My name is Marianna and I divide my time between Chicago and the Bay Area. I am originally from San Jose, CA but went to school in Chicago (graduating in August!) and have just been hired for my first job so looks like I'll be staying in Chicago for a while!

I interned at a nationally syndicated television show and scored a television production gig there, so I'm in a huge transitioning point going from college kid to young professional. I have always been a shopaholic, I absolutely love clothes and accessories... I just feel that my insecurities hold me back from achieving my full FAB potential! I found YLF through a Google search for comfortable flats and spent the entire day reading through the blog and forum... I am hooked!

I'm a plus size woman (sort of), 5'10", huge feet (size 12!), blond hair styled in a bob, grey eyes. I've labeled myself as a girl in denim because I'm always in jeans (dark wash!) but I'm trying to become more comfortable in dresses, skirts, etc. I pride myself on my amazing accessories and I always have huge classy earrings on!

Hi! I know I'm arriving late to this "party," but I just found this blog and have spent most of the weekend obsessively poring over it. Angie; I love your friendly attitude and the way you work to make fashion accessible to women of all shapes, ages and incomes. Thank you!

I am 41 years old; live in Toronto, Canada; stand a hair over 5 foot 10. Until my mid 30s I was a size 8 (sometimes fluctuating to a 6 or a 10) but I went through a number of health issues that left me at over 200 lbs and I'm still trying to get used to this newish, much larger body. I used to enjoy shopping and style but since I've become a size 16, I am frustrated by how much harder it is to find clothes that fit and I really don't feel as though I know what looks suits me. Even though I live in Canada, I do most of my shopping when I go to the US for work or holiday; better selection, better prices (as well as lower sales taxes), better service and better choice of clothes for a size 16.

Hi

I am a 30 year old New Zealander who lives currently lives in London, England. I love shopping (but somehow manage to restrain myself) and love trying to look my best.

I am an hourglass shape, but am very short waisted (I would love to have a long back!) and for my height (5'4"), I have reasonably long legs. I have a round face and curly hair. I have recently lost 13 pounds and would like to lose that amount again.

I am gradually filling in the gaps in my wardrobe. I would like to have more jewellery and I need some more jackets and since losing weight, none of my trousers fit! Good thing it is summer. I think that I am a US size 12, I would ideally like to be one size smaller on top and two on the bottom.

I work in a reasonably casual business environment, but I need outfits for black tie functions too.

A little about me I was born and grew up in Cornwall in England. When I was 26 I met my now husband and moved with him after six months to San Diego- something of a whirlwind romance that turned out well, as we now have two little boys, Gabriel (8) and Sammy (5). I worked for a while as a copy-editor on a ex-pat newspaper, but now work semi-professionally as a musician and spend my time between jobs as a SAHM.

I'd describe my style as unrealised, most of the time! I am here to learn I want and hope to be somewhat bohemian and edgy- I love hippy chic, but maybe more of a fitted version. I am 5'4" and am finding out I am an apple with pear-tendencies. I weigh the most I have ever weighed (175lbs) other than when I am pregnant, and hope to change that but my body is SOOO resistant to losing weight. I want to work with what I have right now. Trying to be positive, I am happy with my boobs, my face and my feet!

Hi, I'm Jen. I'm 36, a SAHM mom to my two girls (11 and 4), and my husband and I will be celebrating our (lucky) 13th wedding anniversary in a few months. We live in Tennessee, although I'm a Midwestern gal by birth. I'm 5'6" tall and 130ish lbs (I don't get on the scale much anymore). I started running a few years ago and that has helped me get into shape and keep the weight off since I have a huge sweet tooth!

I'd describe my style as casual. I'm most comfortable in jeans (if I wear anything else I feel dressed up). I'm trying to do a better job of expanding my wardrobe and wear more skirts and dresses, especially in the summer.

Currently, I'm going through my wardrobe and seeing what really works for me and what doesn't (the feedback from forum members has been very helpful so far-thank you!!). My next step is to work with what I have and learn to accessorize. I'm a minimalist by nature so that's going to be a challenge. I tend to feel dressed up when I throw on a scarf of necklace.

I'm so gratefuly to have found such a wonderful, supportive community in YLF. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!

This is late, but I'm excited to introduce myself to the amazing YLF community.
My name is Sabrine (pronounced Sabrina), I'm 29 years old with a long term domestic partner, and I am an assistant professor in Manhattan. We live in a humble neighborhood in Brooklyn. I'm 5'7", slender, but with a longer torso/rise area. I found YFL a few years ago when doing some Google searches for style, while first experimenting with tunics and tights in graduate school. (In college, I hid my body behind men's sweaters and cargo pants, then started wearing more body conscious clothes in graduate school.) Now that I'm a professor and living in NYC, I want to be more daring and adventurous with my style choices, yet professional enough since my students are still rather close to me in age. Now I am thrilled that boyfriend and voluminous cuts are stylish again, and I try to pair them with more tailored bottoms (short skirts, tights, skinnies). Loving clothes is a real danger in NYC, as my public servant salary is good, but does not go very far in NY. I try to thrift, shop sales and be budget conscious.
I would describe my style as smart causal with a bit of an edge. My style icons are Alexa Chung and Zooey Deschanel (I overdose on the black tights with everything look). At work, I can be creative with my clothes, but I try to be very aware of the sexual politics of clothing in a college classroom (these students notice EVERYTHING on female professors- hemlines, tailoring, hair cuts).
I love checking YLF (it's part of my designated break times during the day) and love the supportive and affirmative online community of women that has emerged! Stay stylish and confident!

Since Sabrine has brought this one up to date I will follow on and give some info on myself.

I joined ylf a few days ago and so far think it is fantastic!

My name is Vicki I am 27 years old and currently living in Dubai. We moved here 10 months ago when my little girl was only 4 weeks old. It was hectic as you can imagine and it has taken my quite a while to settle in and start to enjoy this amazing city!
I am a SAHM which has its up's and down's I have been off work since last June and I think that although I love being with my little angel I also miss going to work and having something else in my life. My husband works pretty long hours so most of the time its just me and the little one.
I am sure there are ladies that will agree that being a new mummy can be a bit of a shock to the system! My self confidence has taken quite a knock and although my body is pretty much back to normal, I still pick fault with things and don't really like the way I look. This obviously effects how I feel about clothes, what I buy and what I wear. Also having a baby does impact on how you dress, it is not easy running around after a little one in a skirt and heels and I am constantly having my clothes pulled at! lol! So I have found ylf and I hope that it help me regain some sense of style and in turn get a bit of confidence back.

Hi everybody! My name is Shireen; I am a graduate student in TESOL. I'm 22 years old and I'm finally understanding my body type and how to dress it! I'm 5'0''; fairly slender but I have a wide frame. I have quite a short torso, so I try to stay away from long shirts (and I've had shirts shortened!)
I do not really embrace trends since I like to stick with what I know looks good on me. I'm not a tank-top gal; I prefer shirts with sleeves. I love to wear skirts with a tee-shirt, cardigan, and sandals. I love pastel and cool colors and right now I'm loving the mint green and papaya/guava colors at J. Crew. J. Crew also happens to be my favorite store, except for their pants, which never quite seem to fit. I adore their fabrics though!
For the other short gals out there who don't fit into a size zero, I'm with ya. I love to talk about fit since over the years I have learned so much about how to dress my body. Looking forward to learning a great deal more from Angie's blog and the other women on the Forum!

http://s953.photobucket.com/al.....eenba/YLF/ pw: fabness

I am 27. 5'2 short hourglass with pear tendancies. I don't know what I would describe my style as, I am sort of all over the spectrum-- but I do probably stay more on the side of dressy than casual-- I can navigate work wear and formal much easier than casual weekend wear-- but I am trying to learn!

I love in Florida with my husband of 3 years and our 2 dogs. I am very into dressing well and have been trying to get better by watching a ton of episodes of What Not to Wear and reading Tim Gunn's book A Guide To Quality Taste and Style--- I would love to find an effortless weekend or night time look.

I work in radio sales, and my job requires me to look professional all day, butI have several night time events per week where I need to look classy but youthful and current.

I will post a picture shortly.

hi everyone i am mark i want to introduce yourself I'm extremely interested in personal style, and love helping people with clothing dilemmas. As for my own style, I have a pretty good grip on what I like (a lifetime of being obsessed with clothes will do that to you), but I struggle with some things. Right now, those things include how to keep fashion exciting when I mainly stay at home during the day, reconciling flattery and comfort, and dressing for a changing body type.
mark456

http://www.espadrille.co.uk

Hi, everybody! I am lyn67.
I've been reeding this blog for more than 1year now-thanks to Angie-and you all ladies, my fashion style evolved a lot since than. I always loved fashion, but years passed and just couldn't found the right style for my grown up body and age (42!). This site was giving me fabulous ideeas and I love experimenting.
I am a city born girl, but now I live in a small town in the EU(Hungary). I have a degree in technical engineering and postgrad in business/corporate finance and have been working as a chief executive/manager of a small jointventure company for almost 15 years now. I am married and have a 12 years old lovely daughter.
I'm inviting you all to see and comment my outfits on flickr.com.
(I now try hard to include colours in my basicaly dark shaded outfits and find good challenging dressing occasion, wheather and mood appropriate if this it' making sense for you, too(?)
Thank you so much for the opportunity, and please be forgiving to my bad English...

just wanted to share some of my grown up girl (of 42!) outfits