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Post by birukitty on Mar 29, 2018 17:39:24 GMT
I'm sorry-I wasn't clear when I asked my question. I know you took Course 1. What I meant was within Course 1 which level of Course 1 did you take? When I looked at the website earlier I could see that there were 3 different options with 3 different prices. As the price went up you got more services. I was just wondering which option out of those 3 you chose. I did the middle level... Designer. The Facebook group and support was worth the cost. Thanks so much for answering my many questions. I was looking at all 3 groups before the website shut that part off, and I was thinking this middle level might be what I want. It's only a bit more than the first level and since you said the group and support was worth the cost you've assured me that is what my choice will be. I've got a birthday coming up at the end of April and I'm going to treat myself to this course. I was thinking about it all last night and I'm really getting excited. I realize when I shop I take at least 2-3 hours and try on at least 20 or more items because I don't know what looks good on my body. And that's just in one store! I've never had a sense of style at all unlike my sister who has heaps of it and even made a career out of it. She spends 4-5 months in Thailand every year vacationing part of it and the other part buying textiles (clothing, scarfs, home items) and jewelry all handmade which she sells when she returns for the rest of the year here at home. She has an incredible eye. I missed that gene totally. But I've been reading up on fashion (just finished a book, started another) and you can learn this-you don't have to be born with it. I think that is what this course is about. I would love to not waste so much time trying to figure out what to buy. Anyway, thanks so much for suggesting this course. I remember the first time I heard about it on here I thought, "No way, that is too much money!" but now I think of it as an investment and in the long run about how much time I'll be saving knowing exactly what works and what to shop for. Speaking of fashion books the one I just finished that I really liked is called "Forever Chic: Frenchwomen's Secrets for Timeless Beauty, Style and Substance" by Tish Jett. It's a book for women over 40 and includes more than fashion but I really liked and learned a lot regarding the fashion parts What it said made a lot of sense. Don't pay for it if you are interested in reading it-check it out at your local library, read it for free and then if you really like it, buy it. That's what I do. Those of us that want to take this class but have to wait until June, this can give us something to do until then. |
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Post by maryland on Mar 29, 2018 20:58:16 GMT
I'm really liking the Get Your Pretty On style challenges for clothes. The Spring one just started (first day of outfits is tomorrow). It helps me because she gives us a list of clothes to buy, not specific items, but a general list, and then styles an outfit for each day throughout the challenge. Get Your Pretty OnI never heard of this, but someone mentioned it in a thread I just saw. Is it expensive to participate? I am on a tight budget until we sell our house. But my wardrobe is capri sweats and old t-shirts (all I do when I am home is clean and cook, and hate to ruin my wear outside the house outfits. |
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Post by cmpeter on Mar 30, 2018 0:46:39 GMT
Maryland it’s $29-$39 for a GYPO seasonal challenge.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Mar 30, 2018 1:12:02 GMT
I did the middle level... Designer. The Facebook group and support was worth the cost. Thanks so much for answering my many questions. I was looking at all 3 groups before the website shut that part off, and I was thinking this middle level might be what I want. It's only a bit more than the first level and since you said the group and support was worth the cost you've assured me that is what my choice will be. I've got a birthday coming up at the end of April and I'm going to treat myself to this course. I was thinking about it all last night and I'm really getting excited. I realize when I shop I take at least 2-3 hours and try on at least 20 or more items because I don't know what looks good on my body. And that's just in one store! I've never had a sense of style at all unlike my sister who has heaps of it and even made a career out of it. She spends 4-5 months in Thailand every year vacationing part of it and the other part buying textiles (clothing, scarfs, home items) and jewelry all handmade which she sells when she returns for the rest of the year here at home. She has an incredible eye. I missed that gene totally. But I've been reading up on fashion (just finished a book, started another) and you can learn this-you don't have to be born with it. I think that is what this course is about. I would love to not waste so much time trying to figure out what to buy. Anyway, thanks so much for suggesting this course. I remember the first time I heard about it on here I thought, "No way, that is too much money!" but now I think of it as an investment and in the long run about how much time I'll be saving knowing exactly what works and what to shop for. Speaking of fashion books the one I just finished that I really liked is called "Forever Chic: Frenchwomen's Secrets for Timeless Beauty, Style and Substance" by Tish Jett. It's a book for women over 40 and includes more than fashion but I really liked and learned a lot regarding the fashion parts What it said made a lot of sense. Don't pay for it if you are interested in reading it-check it out at your local library, read it for free and then if you really like it, buy it. That's what I do. Those of us that want to take this class but have to wait until June, this can give us something to do until then. I really think the extra support of the Facebook group is worth it. The group has body type experts to help answer questions. You are encouraged to post selfies and evaluate your own outfits, with support, so you can learn what to look for. My pictures over the course of 60 days have really shown how my outfits have evolved, yet my style remains inherently the same. Because we use measurements as a basis for everything, I now go shopping with a tape measure. I eliminate a bunch of things without even having to try them on. I try on some things, but I am learning what looks good, and it's easy to walk away from some things. It's very liberating. I am a total book junkie. I am off to check out your recommendation. I did recently read The Curated Closet. It has a lot of principles that resonated with me. |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Mar 30, 2018 1:15:03 GMT
I'm really liking the Get Your Pretty On style challenges for clothes. The Spring one just started (first day of outfits is tomorrow). It helps me because she gives us a list of clothes to buy, not specific items, but a general list, and then styles an outfit for each day throughout the challenge. Get Your Pretty OnI never heard of this, but someone mentioned it in a thread I just saw. Is it expensive to participate? I am on a tight budget until we sell our house. But my wardrobe is capri sweats and old t-shirts (all I do when I am home is clean and cook, and hate to ruin my wear outside the house outfits. Each challenge is pretty reasonable... $30 to $40 Whether you buy pieces to meet the challenge, or shop from your closet, is your choice. It's a good way to get out of a rut and find new outfit combinations. |
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Post by birukitty on Mar 31, 2018 13:25:03 GMT
Thanks so much for answering my many questions. I was looking at all 3 groups before the website shut that part off, and I was thinking this middle level might be what I want. It's only a bit more than the first level and since you said the group and support was worth the cost you've assured me that is what my choice will be. I've got a birthday coming up at the end of April and I'm going to treat myself to this course. I was thinking about it all last night and I'm really getting excited. I realize when I shop I take at least 2-3 hours and try on at least 20 or more items because I don't know what looks good on my body. And that's just in one store! I've never had a sense of style at all unlike my sister who has heaps of it and even made a career out of it. She spends 4-5 months in Thailand every year vacationing part of it and the other part buying textiles (clothing, scarfs, home items) and jewelry all handmade which she sells when she returns for the rest of the year here at home. She has an incredible eye. I missed that gene totally. But I've been reading up on fashion (just finished a book, started another) and you can learn this-you don't have to be born with it. I think that is what this course is about. I would love to not waste so much time trying to figure out what to buy. Anyway, thanks so much for suggesting this course. I remember the first time I heard about it on here I thought, "No way, that is too much money!" but now I think of it as an investment and in the long run about how much time I'll be saving knowing exactly what works and what to shop for. Speaking of fashion books the one I just finished that I really liked is called "Forever Chic: Frenchwomen's Secrets for Timeless Beauty, Style and Substance" by Tish Jett. It's a book for women over 40 and includes more than fashion but I really liked and learned a lot regarding the fashion parts What it said made a lot of sense. Don't pay for it if you are interested in reading it-check it out at your local library, read it for free and then if you really like it, buy it. That's what I do. Those of us that want to take this class but have to wait until June, this can give us something to do until then. I really think the extra support of the Facebook group is worth it. The group has body type experts to help answer questions. You are encouraged to post selfies and evaluate your own outfits, with support, so you can learn what to look for. My pictures over the course of 60 days have really shown how my outfits have evolved, yet my style remains inherently the same. Because we use measurements as a basis for everything, I now go shopping with a tape measure. I eliminate a bunch of things without even having to try them on. I try on some things, but I am learning what looks good, and it's easy to walk away from some things. It's very liberating. I am a total book junkie. I am off to check out your recommendation. I did recently read The Curated Closet. It has a lot of principles that resonated with me. Thanks for explaining a bit more what the second level involves. I've got some time before June to figure out which one will be best for me, but I really appreciate all of your help. About the book I mentioned this one that I'm currently reading from the library: What To Wear For The Rest Of Your Life by Kim Johnson Gross is better overall than the first one I mentioned. The first one is a more overall look including makeup and skincare and involves how French women regard their fashion. I got more from the book I just mentioned than from the French version book. I will certainly check out your book too. I'm also a total book junkie in case you hadn't noticed.  |
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Mar 31, 2018 13:39:57 GMT
About the book I mentioned this one that I'm currently reading from the library: What To Wear For The Rest Of Your Life by Kim Johnson Gross is better overall than the first one I mentioned. The first one is a more overall look including makeup and skincare and involves how French women regard their fashion. I got more from the book I just mentioned than from the French version book. I will certainly check out your book too. I'm also a total book junkie in case you hadn't noticed. Ok, now my book pile is getting bigger. LOL Not like I will ever live long enough to read everything on my wishlist, but these two books are going to the top of the priority list. Thanks for the rec! |
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Post by birukitty on Mar 31, 2018 13:54:31 GMT
About the book I mentioned this one that I'm currently reading from the library: What To Wear For The Rest Of Your Life by Kim Johnson Gross is better overall than the first one I mentioned. The first one is a more overall look including makeup and skincare and involves how French women regard their fashion. I got more from the book I just mentioned than from the French version book. I will certainly check out your book too. I'm also a total book junkie in case you hadn't noticed. Ok, now my book pile is getting bigger. LOL Not like I will ever live long enough to read everything on my wishlist, but these two books are going to the top of the priority list. Thanks for the rec! You too, my friend I added "The Curated Closet" to my librarie's hold list and then my wonderful library has a suggestion list they show when you find a book so from that I also added, "The Wardrobe Wakeup" by Lois Joy Johnson, and "Does this book make my butt look big"? by Carson Kressley. I'm so lucky to have an amazing local library close by or I'd be broke buying all of these books. My "to be read" list on Goodreads is over 1,000 books. I don't worry about it. I read like I breathe. I can't go a day without reading. Will I get to all of them? Who knows? But I'm having an awfully great time trying. |
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Post by Nanner on Mar 31, 2018 14:06:47 GMT
I will be signing up for the second level (Designer) in June. Even when I have a nicely put together outfit on that fits properly, I still feel sloppy.
I have a feeling that after this course, I will be getting rid of a lot of clothes.
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Post by Nanner on Mar 31, 2018 14:57:23 GMT
hmm. I'm watching some of the videos on ADY facebook page, and I REALLY want to do this course now. Sounds like this could be absolutely what I need.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Mar 31, 2018 16:42:36 GMT
I will be signing up for the second level (Designer) in June. Even when I have a nicely put together outfit on that fits properly, I still feel sloppy. I have a feeling that after this course, I will be getting rid of a lot of clothes. Don't despair. Some clothes can be tailored to your needs. Kelly is big on tailoring. Also, online shopping is easier and I restocked alot of my closet via ThredUp |
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Post by Nanner on Apr 2, 2018 12:09:14 GMT
I am wishing I'd started the AYW class last week, even though I'll be travelling for part of it. Because all these beautiful spring clothes are out and I want to buy! (Well, I already did - I think they look fine, but I've made that mistake before!!).
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