WIW: Refined Vitality - YouLookFab Forum

Good Tuesday morning Fabbers!

Refined Vitality is actually my key phrase to define my style; I made it up a few years ago after working through the book Style Statement by Danielle Laporte. In a nutshell, its elements involve simplicity, proportion and elegance (refined) combined with color, whimsy and/or sparkle (elements that create life in outfits - vitality). After almost 4 years, I finally feel like I'm getting there and definitely with your gracious help! What do you think of this definition?

Today's outfit is striving for Refined Vitality. Simple charcoal skinny pants with a white boat neck top for "refined". Light blue waterfall cardigan with fringe and glass chunky necklace for "vitality". Am I there? Does it work?

I very much value your thoughts, input and feedback! Over to you!

Pants: Cleo Petites
Top: Old Navy
Sweater: not sure of brand; purchased at Simons in Montreal (pre YLF)
Boots: Clark's
Necklace: thrifted

Bonus shot of my dog Titus who is currently sporting a light blue kerchief to match!

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13 years ago

Raisin

Veteran

I like the term! I think you are hitting the refined vitality nicely! Titus is a cutie! Is he one of those dogs with wiry fur? I like those.

Sarah A

I like your statement phrase and your outfit! I like that the waterfall cardigan doesnt overwhelm and the fringe is fun.

Glory

I really like this on you and especially love the style and colour of the cardi. I agree if you wanted to change it up a long pendant necklace might be nice.

Anonymous

I think that is a great descriptor, and I love the blue necklace with the waterfall cardi, I think that captures the vitality exactly!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Another great look! An 11 out of 10.

Hil

Hey Krista - you and I could have been twins today

CocoLion

Refined vitality is a great way to describe this pulled-together casual look. The fringe and glass necklace really do add to the "vitality" part of the equation.

kellygirl

Love the fringed cardi. It adds some whimsy to your polished style. I love this whole outfit!

Dana

Very nice. And you have a really pretty smile!

Krista

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the feedback on my cardigan; I actually didn't mention that it's been an orphan and I finally gave it a chance after many months. I'm not a big fan of the fringe, it always feels so "out there", like all you can see coming your way is light blue fringe! But I trust your feedback - so thank you!

Raisin - Titus is a miniature schnauzer and their coat is not wiry, it's very soft.

Doulahil - I saw your outfit today and you're right, we could have been twins! Super cool!

Day Vies

Totally! There is so much energy communicated in the fringe the jewelry your confidence and smile. Love the moniker for you.

Katiepea

Really nice - I think you've nailed your look!

I must say I really like the long lines you've created here with the layering and your necklace. Fabulous!

lyn67

YEEEESSSS, You are!!!!(there:-))

rute

fabulous cardigan! Love the necklace!

Suz

Great descriptor and terrific outfit! Your smile automatically adds vitality to every outfit. (Waving to pup!)

I love your descriptor! The outfit works for me, definitely a balance of the right amount of vitality to refinment.

Transcona Shannon

You are on a roll Krista - gorgeous! Hello Titus!

rachylou

Yes, I think the outfit definitely is what imagine when I hear "Refined Vitality."

Off to the side: My style statement is Contemporary Beauty (I did a consultation with Carrie, Danielle's business partner). It makes sense to me, but I don't think it works as a moniker for my fashion style. It's my spirit but not my visual.

Thistle

Great look on you! Such a pretty cardigan, and the necklace look really good.

tarzy

Looks great - and you look very happy and confident wearing it!

Are the boots brown? What do you think about a grey boot to bookend the sweater, or black boot to keep the sleek leg line going?

(You're going for a very similar style to what I'm going for!)

Tarzy - grey boots are a great suggestion. I don't have any right now (I have a very minimal shoe closet) but they would definitely extend the line. Thanks!

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