The Fit, The Fab and The Face: Outfit and Inspo Thread

[danielledanielle]

I realized we don't have an OOTD, outfit of the day thread, which isn't needed but can still be a lot of fun.  It's dress up for me, but make it adult.

This was part spurred by my natural hair journey, Tress Trek - A Transition Journal from Relaxer to Natural and NYFW and Zendaya.  99% Zendaya.

The Fit- this can be your attire, or what has arisen from the Capsule Challenge, your makeup bag.  Hair and fragrance "fits" count, too


The Fab - What you loved enough to be inspired by or loved the most about your look


The Face - the proooodduccctsss, so I can add to my loves list, y'all. Or a pic of your face

Note: posting your actual self is optional.  Feel free to post pics or lists of what you included.  This really is about seeing what others are doing and getting inspired to try or retry things.

Also feel free to cross post to existing threads (and browse)

Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2025 

What are you wearing in 2025?? 

How Are You Styling Your Hair Today? 

What are you wearing, Fragrance edition! 

[itsfi]

Thank you @ather! I was sorting through some boxes and found some rings I used to wear a long time ago. Shopping your stash can be even more fun when it's not planned! 😆

[caitbird]

@itsfi  this is so fun! Love that you took inspiration from these movie characters - I have not seen this movie, but it sounds fun! How cool that you were able to get the Nordstrom dress altered to be exactly what you wanted, I love that.

(also, thanks for the reminder to check out the Capsule Makeup Collection thread again - I haven't done my makeup in a while, but I'd like to get back into it)

[itsfi]

Thank you @caitbird; it's been a while since that movie came out, an offshoot of the Ocean's Eleven and Ocean's Twelve movies. I'm glad I waited for the dress style and color I had in mind; it doesn't always pan out. Timing worked out well too since a smaller concept Nordstrom came into the city close to me and they have onsite alterations. I've only availed myself of that benefit a few times before so it was fun to be able to do so here.

Lately, I've been wearing less makeup most days; mainly because I was focusing on caring for my skin but also in large part because I've been trying to squeeze in as much sleep time as I can - that eye serum from my advent calendar and my concealer are doing some good things but nothing is better for addressing those pesky dark circles under the eyes than some good, quality sleep. I still curate a weekly capsule a la the Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2025 but more so I have a full face (or my idea of a full face) at the ready, but I'd say that I only use all of the items I set aside about 2-3 out of the 7 days in a week. If you're up for popping over to the thread, please do - always love seeing what people are using for their daily looks, even if it's a minimal capsule of sunblock and lip balm! I've had more of a minimalist approach most of the time these days with a day here and there where I'll do a bit more to play with some of the things in my stash / capsule. Otherwise, it's been just a foundation of some sort on certain parts of my cheeks, concealer over blemishes, under the eyes and to conceal the redness around my nose this time of the year, and some combination of lip products. I'll usually curl my lashes but may not necessary use mascara. It's been so chilly and windy I don't feel like I need blush - walk outside and my cheeks will get a natural flush of pink to them. We have a couple more weeks of capsules for this year and then 2026 themes will come into play - I'll include a sneak peek next week of a few capsule themes for 2026.

[danielledanielle]

@itsfi , there's such a well thought out plan when you do these.  I also think there's that fun in curations... Which is the whole point of this, just to give peeks/insights into dress up that just make it "fit" rather than emulate/follow anything too specific.

[danielledanielle]

Ok, I really liked this outfit.  My self collage is totally normal. 

The Fit: RTR Boss pants and Obando x RTR were purchased as well as the sunnies and Wrangler jacket.  The pointy shoes are Marc Jacobs, which I have a love/hate relationship with.  (They are very narrow and the bottoms had to be replaced after 1-2 wears 🙄, but dang it they look so cool...)The scarf, an old Sephora GWP, but I got it off of Poshmark 

The Fab: I love a scarf draped a few ways, and since my suit was neutral and my lip cool, I figured this discordance would work.  I'm very business, but glam? I'm bizglam? Corporate Coquette!!!

The face: Used the gray from Makeup by Mario Eyeshadows, which helped the muted mauves pop in a different way.  Stuck on some falsies and spent waaaaaaay too much time on the lip combo, which I'll eventually post in Lips on Lock 🔐: List Your Lip Combos 💄👄 

But PAT McGRATH LABS Dramatique Mega Lip Pencil Flashbulb Fuchsia and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick Is It Fu$$Y are at werk

[Ispend2much6]

@danielledanielle Why aren't you a model?  Or are you...

[danielledanielle]

That's super kind @Ispend2much6 , I'm a model in my head, that's about it 😂

[curlychiquita]

I love this outfit on you, @danielledanielle! You look fabulous!

[danielledanielle]

🙏🏽 @curlychiquita 

[caitbird]

@danielledanielle  OMG, I love this look! I love the different ways you wore the scarf, and your lip combo goes perfectly with the pinks in the scarf! You are always so stylish, it inspires me 🙌

[danielledanielle]

Ahhh, thank you @caitbird , that's really nice. 

I appreciate a lot of your color choices, there's whimsy and a love for sparkles.  I think it's safe to say we are all vibing.

[danielledanielle]

Lewk drop ☔ 

Spook Szn

The Fit: I think this is Adam Lippes x RTR suit I purchased awhile back.  It has pockets and it's so forgiving

The Fab: Eartha Kitt, daaahhhrrrlllinnnggg

Also 

The Face: Mine came out more Black Swan, but the gist is there.  This is Danessa meets Danessa.  Lightwork VII with Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Defining Neutrals - Palette For Eyes, Brows, Face & Lips and MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Color Pencil Longwear Eyeliner 100 Whatever Black 

The Fit: Thebe Magugu with Wrangler Jacket and Aerosole boots and earrings from (?????)

The Fab: a bird of paradise.  Hear me out.  I took myself out on a date, and really wanted to wear this dress because it's pretty sheer and soon it'll be too 🥶.  The dress itself is bird like, so I decided to lean into it in a way

The Face: Lightwork VII for a colorful smoky halo

The Fit: Tan BR pants and button up. RTR for the Maison Margiela Cape... This was an immediate purchase.  Like, do I need a cape?!? [YES]
The Fab: 70s/autumn tones with an overall Dandy feel.  Plus I just stole the colorway off the stock photo.

The Face: I think that was face mapping week, so I think this was Kevyn Aucoin Eye Contour Palette Deep and #Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Warm Wishes Effortless Cream Bronzer Stick Good Energy with Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Creamy Bronzing Powder that or my girl, Groundwerk 

[Samtian]

@danielledanielle How did I miss these?! My jaw dropped! You say bird of paradise I see Captain Marvel but way cooler. 

[danielledanielle]

@Samtian , super powered cosmic being?  I'll take that compliment, 🫠🙃... Or something in between like ...Bird of Marvel 😂, but thank you friend

[Sunnysmom]

Love all of your looks @danielledanielle , you’re so creative it’s crazy. Love Eartha especially! 💞👻

[danielledanielle]

@Sunnysmom , ahhhh thank you.  That means a lot.  This is how I have my fun ☺️

[itsfi]

Woah!!! These looks @danielledanielle! Gorge x 3!!! 😻😍😍 That dandy inspired look is beautiful. And loving your hair in all these frames.

💯 you need a cape. Trust me, you did the right thing in purchasing it. Dare I say, you may need another in a different color as well. I’ve never regretted my capes. 

btw, your skin is looking amaze, keep up that routine! 

[danielledanielle]

I have bought...a second cape 🤣 @itsfi 

2026... Year of cape (?)

[danielledanielle]

Thank you! 

My skin? I'm going to give BIC super duper compression the credit here because I've been breaking out, but that's gotten better.

[itsfi]

@danielledanielle, I would not know about the breakouts if you didn't say anything. If it's due to BIC super duper compression, I would like to add that to my list for the holiday savings event. 😂 I could use it for my breakouts, which seem to be popping up weekly. 😣 

[blackkitty2014]

Lady you’re so fabulous you @danielledanielle … I love ❤️ all your cat makeup and outfits.