Two weeks ago I was in Seattle to shop with Angie from You Look Fab for Spring. We had an awesome day together, Angie shops for clothes just like I shop for furniture and accessories with my clients. First we make the rounds in all the stores, leave some stuff on hold and then come back once the day is done, try them on again and buy what works.
This is the fabulous outfit Angie wore on our shopping day!
The most economical way to decorate your home (with me), especially for accessories, is the same, we shop the city and then at the end of the day decide which pieces we’ll go back for and by then the car is full of accessories and lighting, and all approved by you I might add!
Anyway back to my day with Angie. Here are a few things she picked out for me:
It’s funny, she talked about having a ‘white watch’ last year in the Spring (before I hired her in the Fall) and the ‘ceramic’ part of owning a white watch didn’t sink in and I bought a plain watch with a white leather band then. Angie has a more expensive watch but she’s in the fashion business so she of course spends more money on quality items like watches where I’m happy with the price tag of this one because I spend more money on furniture being that design is my business.
First the basics, I needed to stock up on t-shirts for the season. Before Angie, I had a real basic spring/summer uniform look. I bought 2 of these, 2 crew necks in white and 1 black one.
Remember when I went to LA a few weeks ago and I posted about the Brooks Brothers shirt Angie told me to buy (before our shopping trip). Well she said ‘button down’ and I immediately assumed that meant a shirt with the collars buttoned. Sigh. That was NOT what she meant but how was she to know I’d take her so literally?
It reminds me of the time I told a client to buy ‘white textured towels’, I meant, towels with textures stripes, or squares or daisies. When I arrived at her home later she had just bought regular towels. Texture is totally up for interpretation, of course!
Anyway, I own it now as I’ve worn it but I also bought this tunic shirt (above) with her to wear with the Audrey Hepburn black skinnies I bought from the Gap (above). And I have a great yellow spring jacket that I wore a ton last Spring this outfit will look fabulous with.
I love these leopard print ballet flats from Nordstrom, so cute and comfortable! They also come in black.
Love this top, and I was even more tickled when I came home and realized I have a pair of Nine West pumps that match perfectly. Now that I’m in the colour business if I see a pair of shoes in a colour I don’t already own, I usually buy them if they are not too expensive.
I only bought 2 pairs of shoes on this trip because I already own so many pairs of ballet flats and pumps in every conceivable colour!
Photo by Greg Cox
I already own a great denim jacket (above) but Angie would have picked one out for me as well if I didn’t. Here is one she recommends from her site. This photo was taken by her husband the first time we met here in Vancouver last year!
It’s still a bit chilly to wear most of the things I bought but I’m ready for Spring!
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I love the Audrey Hepburn dance video. I have skinny black jeans from the GAP and I do feel I'm channeling Audrey when I wear them (not sure anyone else would think so, mind you). I also love the striped shirt you got from Talbots.
You rocked that black striped top so beautifully Maria that I had to get one too, and I don't wear t-shirts!
We had the most wonderful day and you looked amazing in everything. I have such fun dressing gorgeous you! The watch had your name on it, as did the knitted purple sweater from the Loft. It's about a million times nicer on you than on the model.
Thanks for being the very best of clients (and a super friend too). I miss you.
Audrey is so inspiring, I agree. 🙂 What's on my list? Not much, as I decided to save – we are doing a huge renovation of old house we bought last year. 😉 But – I think I would like a scarf, or a fabric brooch in emerald colour. Something small, but it will give a nice twist to my black spring coat, I think.
I'm glad you mentioned the white tees, Maria. I think they must be considered a staple, like a black dress. I bought a couple of new tops that are really too sheer on their own and will need some white tees like what you've shown for layering.
Great wardrobe Maria. I have that MK watch and love it(some even think it is the Versace one, tee hee) I am all over the animal ballet flats, have 4 pairs …. bit obsessive! Have the skinny black pants too. I agree with Angie about the white bottoms. Now I need a colourful trench. Love the white BB shirt too. Good Basics and great accessories and we are all set – Bring on Spring
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Love Angie's blog — she's so generous with how-to, feedback posts and knows her stuff. That striped t-shirt is calling me and the dolman-sleeve top . . . .
What isn't on my list? I am so wardrobe deprived right now it's incredible. What I wouldn't give for a trip with Angie! I've been dressing my house instead of me. 🙂
even kitschy rags will look good on angie. i think the secret is Angie wears her clothes, the clothes do not wear her. when we define ourselves, we carry the clothes. the clothes do not carry us any more
Photo by Maria Killam
This is the fabulous outfit Angie wore on our shopping day!
Dolman Sleeve Top, Ann Taylor Loft 
Necklace from Ann Taylor Loft 
Angie is a big fan of white bottoms with coloured tops and this pair from the Gap were a really great basic to have and not expensive! 
Photo by Greg Cox
I love the Audrey Hepburn dance video. I have skinny black jeans from the GAP and I do feel I'm channeling Audrey when I wear them (not sure anyone else would think so, mind you). I also love the striped shirt you got from Talbots.
You rocked that black striped top so beautifully Maria that I had to get one too, and I don't wear t-shirts!
We had the most wonderful day and you looked amazing in everything. I have such fun dressing gorgeous you! The watch had your name on it, as did the knitted purple sweater from the Loft. It's about a million times nicer on you than on the model.
Thanks for being the very best of clients (and a super friend too). I miss you.
Angie
xoxo
Maria I love what you and Angie found together!! I adore the Nordstrom flats, they would go with lots of my wardrobe!
Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Horizontal stripes make me nervous. 🙂
love that dolman sleeve top. I have a few dresses planned for spring and never can get enough white tees and tops.
pve
Audrey is so inspiring, I agree. 🙂
What's on my list? Not much, as I decided to save – we are doing a huge renovation of old house we bought last year. 😉 But – I think I would like a scarf, or a fabric brooch in emerald colour. Something small, but it will give a nice twist to my black spring coat, I think.
I'm glad you mentioned the white tees, Maria. I think they must be considered a staple, like a black dress. I bought a couple of new tops that are really too sheer on their own and will need some white tees like what you've shown for layering.
I need an Angie!! Wow
You will look gorgeous in all your new clothes!!!
Xoxo,
Lauren
Great wardrobe Maria. I have that MK watch and love it(some even think it is the Versace one, tee hee)
I am all over the animal ballet flats, have 4 pairs …. bit obsessive!
Have the skinny black pants too. I agree with Angie about the white bottoms. Now I need a colourful trench. Love the white BB shirt too.
Good Basics and great accessories and we are all set –
Bring on Spring
Oooooh, loving your choices! I need to check out that Talbots striped top! I'm all about the stripes right now …
I just bought a white ceramic watch last week!
I'm not sure what else is on my list. I loved everything on yours, but I can't do horizontal stripes anymore. 🙂
Here's proof I got the same striped tee 🙂
http://youlookfab.com/2011/03/18/chanel-a-tee-and-a-big-gold-watch/
We need pictures of YOU, Maria. I'm so cheeky this morning.
Angie
xoxo
That sounds so fun! Having somebody to help you shop the best outfits for yourself? Ok… I want that too.
I will contact her after I move back to Vancouver.
Have a great weekend!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
PS: Today is "Cool or Fool" on HB. Come take a look on the bathroom wall made of Ikea vases! 🙂
Love those shoes! The bow is what makes them great!
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All great finds. You're going to look so chic!
Love Angie's blog — she's so generous with how-to, feedback posts and knows her stuff. That striped t-shirt is calling me and the dolman-sleeve top . . . .
Too cute! I have a friend like that as well… She's my fashion consultant and I'm her interior consultant <~;
What isn't on my list? I am so wardrobe deprived right now it's incredible. What I wouldn't give for a trip with Angie! I've been dressing my house instead of me. 🙂
Maria: You are going to be the best dressed in Canada by the looks of things! How fun!
Ruthie
even kitschy rags will look good on angie. i think the secret is Angie wears her clothes, the clothes do not wear her. when we define ourselves, we carry the clothes. the clothes do not carry us any more
Like the white bottons so elegant and simple..totally fit for her.
Sounds like you had heaps of fun! It's so great when a shopping trip works out so well.
Take a photo or two of you in your new clothes.
Wow Maria…This is such a great post! I love the clothes you picked out..and the reasons for each choice.