Comments on: YLF is for every budget http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/ Free advice from a fashion pro Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:05:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » 10 must-haves for Spring / Summer 2008 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-25437 youlookfab » Blog Archive » 10 must-haves for Spring / Summer 2008 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:00:57 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-25437 [...] Spring and Summer collections are drawing to a close and it’s your last chance to inject a bit of “now” into your wardrobe. We’ve spent six months sharing Spring 2008 trends and here is my must-have list that cuts across body types, age groups and budgets: [...] […] Spring and Summer collections are drawing to a close and it’s your last chance to inject a bit of “now” into your wardrobe. We’ve spent six months sharing Spring 2008 trends and here is my must-have list that cuts across body types, age groups and budgets: […]

]]> By: budget babe http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-22497 budget babe Sun, 11 May 2008 23:21:34 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-22497 Thanks so much for the mention, Angie. As long as you know what great style IS, it can be had at any budget... and that's why I read your blog every day. Thanks so much for the mention, Angie. As long as you know what great style IS, it can be had at any budget… and that’s why I read your blog every day.

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19209 Angie Thu, 01 May 2008 14:26:10 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19209 Thank you for the compliment, Jennifer and I appreciate your professional perspective! Thank you for the compliment, Jennifer and I appreciate your professional perspective!

]]> By: Jennifer Skinner http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19159 Jennifer Skinner Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:41:46 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19159 I am a longtime lurker here, but I just wanted to pop by and say that this was a great post. I agree that once you've got down some style fundamentals, how you choose to build your wardrobe is up to you. You do a beautiful job of highlighting those fundamentals. Thank you! I am a longtime lurker here, but I just wanted to pop by and say that this was a great post. I agree that once you’ve got down some style fundamentals, how you choose to build your wardrobe is up to you. You do a beautiful job of highlighting those fundamentals. Thank you!

]]> By: Antje http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19124 Antje Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:51:36 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19124 Of course. It's "Fury" in the Madison Valley neighborhood. Of course. It’s “Fury” in the Madison Valley neighborhood.

]]> By: Marlene http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19092 Marlene Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:04:56 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19092 Antje -- Would you mind sharing the name of your fav consignment store? I'll be moving to the Seattle area in August and starting to look for my new resources! Antje — Would you mind sharing the name of your fav consignment store? I’ll be moving to the Seattle area in August and starting to look for my new resources!

]]> By: Antje http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19091 Antje Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:59:11 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19091 The twist on consignment shopping (which I do a lot of) is to find the great ones. There is tons of bad consignment stores out there whose owners are not selective about the inventory they take, so they have stuff that's badly worn, stained, torn, etc. But then there are the "pearls", the really good stores whose owners are extremely picky about what they take, and that have a reputation for good wares. I frequent one in Seattle that carries a lot of high end clothes, including designer items that sell for two hundred dollars (meaning they originally cost a five hundred or something... crazy! I don't quite buy those ;-)) They also carry brands for the rest of us, including a lot of BR, AT, INC, etc. Their clothes are always in very good condition, well displayed, and priced accordingly. I might pay $24 for a top that originally cost between $50-60; and I've often paid $40 or more for dresses, little jackets, or fancy sweaters. So it's not bargain basement prices, but the pricing is appropriate for the quality and the selection of the items. What I love about shopping there is also that I find items that I just wouldn't have come across during my usual shopping excursions, like skirts or sweaters from little-known designers (at least little-known to me!), and that I likely won't see on anyone else. The twist on consignment shopping (which I do a lot of) is to find the great ones. There is tons of bad consignment stores out there whose owners are not selective about the inventory they take, so they have stuff that’s badly worn, stained, torn, etc. But then there are the “pearls”, the really good stores whose owners are extremely picky about what they take, and that have a reputation for good wares.

I frequent one in Seattle that carries a lot of high end clothes, including designer items that sell for two hundred dollars (meaning they originally cost a five hundred or something… crazy! I don’t quite buy those ;-)) They also carry brands for the rest of us, including a lot of BR, AT, INC, etc. Their clothes are always in very good condition, well displayed, and priced accordingly. I might pay $24 for a top that originally cost between $50-60; and I’ve often paid $40 or more for dresses, little jackets, or fancy sweaters. So it’s not bargain basement prices, but the pricing is appropriate for the quality and the selection of the items. What I love about shopping there is also that I find items that I just wouldn’t have come across during my usual shopping excursions, like skirts or sweaters from little-known designers (at least little-known to me!), and that I likely won’t see on anyone else.

]]> By: shiny http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19090 shiny Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:41:12 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19090 I frequent www.fabsugar.com and it's interesting to look at the photos in the lookbook area because you'll see that there are quite a few truly fabulous fashionistas who find most of their clothes at Target, Forever21, consignment shops, and other similar budget places. You don't need tons of money to look fab. I frequent www.fabsugar.com and it’s interesting to look at the photos in the lookbook area because you’ll see that there are quite a few truly fabulous fashionistas who find most of their clothes at Target, Forever21, consignment shops, and other similar budget places. You don’t need tons of money to look fab.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19077 Sarah Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:33:53 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/04/29/ylf-is-for-every-budget/#comment-19077 Thanks for this post Angie. It's encouraging to be reminded that it doesn't matter where I shop. Following your tips is helping me on my way to looking fab every day, even on my comparatively small budget. Thanks for this post Angie. It’s encouraging to be reminded that it doesn’t matter where I shop. Following your tips is helping me on my way to looking fab every day, even on my comparatively small budget.

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