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 

What are you wearing today Pt2 

How Are You Styling Your Hair Today? 

What are you wearing, Fragrance edition! 

[itsfi]

The weather was really nice the other day (today, less so) and I was able to get by with a few less layers. 

The Fit:

• Black thin-striped shirt - from amazon
• Mavi bootcut jeans - from Nordstrom
• Black Michael Kors trench - I love trench coats; I just love coats in general.
• Mango burgundy purse - I like the retro-feel of this handbag; it doesn't hurt either that it's roomy 👜
• Kendra Scott necklaces - if I'm remembering correctly, these were part of her collection for Target a couple of years ago
• Deep red/burgundy belt - I don't remember where this is from - either Target or I took it from a dress I have?
• Brother Vellies 3" block heel, ankle strap pumps (shade: Midnight) - the side slits at the bottom of the jeans actually do a nice job of allowing the detailing of the button on these shoes to show through a bit more than they otherwise would. 

The Fab:

• The heels - had my eye on these Brother Vellies for a while; these can be dressed up or down, and will be one of my go-to shoes this spring/summer and maybe early fall. 👠 

The Face:

• The pretties from Week 10 - Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge - the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Skin Face Essentials – Longwear Full Face Cream Palette makes for a quick and easy face taking care of my face and cheek makeup, and lips too. PAT McGRATH LABS Mini Eye Shadow Palette: Midnight Voyage gets me my eyeshadow and eye liner. I went for a simpler, one-and-done shadow with a deep aubergine liner.

[PDXXXX]

@itsfi I'm loving the whole look. I have been so curious about the Make Up Forever compact - how are you finding it?

[itsfi]

Thank you @PDXXXX! I've been loving the Make Up For Ever compact, more so than I thought I would. I like the convenience and how multi-functioning it is - foundation, concealer (for redness, not so much blemishes or dark spots, that I use another concealer), blush, soft highlight, lip color, bronzer and eyeshadow. I do need a setting powder, but that's not a dealbreaker. It's great for quick and easy looks, on the go, etc. I'll be interested to see how it performs in the summer months. I picked it up last year but didn't really start using it until late last year / this year and so far, one of my favorite products. 👍 I'll try to swatch and take photos of it in natural light tomorrow.

[danielledanielle]

Someone called me a catalog 🥰 ... I dieeeeeee💀... Like yusss, I don't need validation, but appreciate it, every now and then!

The Fit: Big ol' BR coat on its last days with Grace Elayae slouchy hat and my big Square Ol' Rich Lady sunnies.

The Fab: This is the only winter coat I have that's long and not black/brown/gray. I should've taken better care of it, but I also lucked out and got a second (different fit) one, so I think knowing that made me reckless.  If you don't look too closely, it looks good 😂

The Face:  that lip is a full Ami Colé combo.  Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick Flame + Ami Colé Soft Shape Waterproof Lip Liner Petit Cola with Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil Romance 

The Fit underneath

 this is all RTR, I wish the cardi had pockets 😔, but the skirt does.  This was warm and chic.

[PDXXXX]

@danielledanielle I'm dying for those sunglasses! Your ring is so pretty too!

[danielledanielle]

👋🏽TY.  Hey, you're back @PDXXXX ... Missed seeing you here, good to see you, even it's brief, but hope you're back

[itsfi]

That's an on-point compliment @danielledanielle! Lovin' your whole outerwear vibe 😍. 100% agree on pockets on the cardi - it looks so warm though which is a huge plus. The sweater underneath looks nice and warm too - what's the neckline on it?

[danielledanielle]

@itsfi , I'd say scoopneck

 

It also has a boxier fit (IMO) than what it looks like on the site

[itsfi]

Oh thank you for the pic @danielledanielle  - it has some style elements that I like and it looks really comfy too. 

[danielledanielle]

The Fit: Matchy Matchy with Sandro.  Plus these Old Navy jeans and boots.

The Fab:I like the matching pieces with denim inlays which worked so well with my jeans.  It's cute, but it's thhhhiiiccckkkk. It's also Barbie-esque.

The Face, a happy mash up of Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2025 & BALETTE ROYALE: Showdown of the Shadows where Rihanna is the inspo and the capsule, (which I'll post...eventually) is a Pat McGrath edit.  I've been trying BoB edits for the month and it's gone we'll.  Elson 2 is the lip.

 

[itsfi]

Ahhhh, Sandro. 😍 Fabulous from head-to-toe! Love the matchy-matchy - the print and color combo are so fun! 

Elson 2? No, @danielledanielle 1 it shall now be called. Such a beautiful red on you.  

[danielledanielle]

@itsfi, thank you.  These were vday gifts to myself. Self love is the best love.

Heh, I do think Elson 2 > Elson 1.  One is a deep red blue that I sure I have dupes of, 2 is like a poppy version of that IMO.  I think there's four Elsons...or six (?)

[itsfi]

There are 6, @danielledanielle??? Actually, I can see that being the case as I think about it more - isn't there an Elson lip pencil, too? Hmmm ... I feel like there could be the makings of a mini holiday Elson set. Or maybe she's done that already?

100%, gotta go with gifts to self every now and again!! Like everything else, we have to keep working on that skillset - we don't want it to go away. 😅

[danielledanielle]

Yah, @itsfi ...technically 6.  The lip pencil is Elson, but if you wanted to call it 6 for the format, I'd agree.

Elson 5 is a satin allure, that's the one I had to look up.

I'd go for that holiday set, despite of having 1-4.  Why? You know. FOR SCIENCE 🧪

[itsfi]

Perhaps the holiday set will have a special edition, holiday Elson, with limited edition packaging / cases? Of course you would do it for science - you are part of the BIC Science Team, @danielledanielle! 🔬👩‍🔬

[itsfi]

We're back on The Devil Wears Prada inspired outfits, this week with one influenced by Stanley Tucci's Nigel. 

The Fit:

• Express black collarless jacket - this goes waaaaay back, vintage. Material feels like a cross between suede and wool
• Ribbed, long-sleeve crewneck - this is from either GAP or Old Navy. I pick up a few every year in different colors; they're staples. The one I wore with this outfit is a cross between an oatmeal heather and a light grey heather shade. 
• Navy blue, plaid, wool, pleated, A-line skirt - I lucked out with an opportunity to receive a facial and the aesthetician had a skirt that was almost on point with the print Nigel wears in TDWP and the aesthetician was rocking it! I let her know I loved her skirt and she let me know she found it on amazon, which is where I found this one that suits me more.
• Black, pointed-toe, knee high boots with stiletto heels
• Freya New York Caroline bag - shade: pecan
• Red tiger eye necklace - the one in the photo, from etsy, gives an idea of the one I have - mine is less shiny and the surface of the gemstone is more flat

Inspired by:

Look at that ring!! 👀

Photo credits: Grazia India and Business Insider

The Fab:

• the skirt - I like the movement it has - it works really well with the print
• the purse - I'm a fan of this indie brand and have this particular style in oat (and maybe black (?), it's not good I don't know for sure. 😬😅
• the necklace - the necklace doesn't even compare to that ring. What a statement piece!!
• the face ⤵️ which I put together from this week's larger Black founded / owned beauty brands makeup capsule

The Face:

Most of these beauties are from this week's capsule a la Capsule Makeup Collection Challenge 2025 with a few add-ons.

• Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder - Tinted Primer & Foundation 3 - I like the tinted version of this better than the universal clear one. Good for evening tone for "no-makeup" makeup days as well as for a fresh faced canvas for the look du jour.
• LYS Beauty Triple Fix Brightening Concealer 
• Blontour: LYS Beauty Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush Self Love and #MAKEUP BY MARIO SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer® Light 
• Victoria Beckham Beauty EyeWear - Oyster, for a subtle wash of color with a slight sheen
• LYS Beauty Lash Confidence Curling & Lengthening Clean Mascara Influential - I apply this only after setting my oily eyelids and face with setting powder 
• Beauty Bakerie Pinch of Flour Setting Powder - Oat (Translucent)
• Hourglass Mini Ambient® Lighting Powder Dim Light - part of my products for the Pan It! - 2025 Challenge 
• I find that many of the best lip colors are ones that are a combination of beauties - Beauty Bakerie Bite Size Whip Lip - Versailles and The Lip Bar Vegan Lip Gloss - Girl Boss

The Fingernails:

Keeping it simple as I work on strenghtening and lengthening my nails - three coats of 786 Cosmetics Deep Nutrition Treatment. My index fingernail started to tear so I had to cut and file it down just a smidge. 

[danielledanielle]

Now I am in the mood to watch this movie again, @itsfi 😄

What a good "translation" of his look, and just love for that character in general.  Oh, Nigel.

I remember Express making things I coveted so badly back in the day, and that collarless jacket is right up that same vein.

[itsfi]

It’s such a fun movie to watch and rewatch, @danielledanielle; well, I can really only speak to re-watching from the perspective of the fashion, as I fast forward to various clothes scenes. 😆 I am looking forward to Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly looks. It’ll definitely put a fashion flare to the basics our wardrobes might have in common that I wouldn’t think to pair together but for the film’s costume designer, who did a phenomenal job on this film. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Express and GAP had stores across the street from my school back then and I would make sure to take those routes home on their markdown days, even if my last class was in another part of the campus. 😝 Even then I loved to shop. 🛍️🥰

[itsfi]

We're interrupting my "The Devil Wears Prada" inspired dress-up tour for two outfits/looks from this past weekend's and yesterday's Lunar New Year celebrations.

LNY Look #1: From last weekend, an early Lunar New Year celebration dinner.

The Fit:

• stud earrings - these are my staple everyday earrings
• envelope clutch, snake pattern  
• Faux wool (very) long coat, burgundy (a Tar-zhay find)
• Sheer tights, black
• Long-sleeve, high neck dress with cuffed sleeves, black
• Pointy-toe pumps, burgundy patent, with black bow  

The Fab:

• the clutch - while I may pick up a lipstick or balm in different shades and flavors and even shoes in a different color, my handbag collection is a lot more unique in that there are not very many duplicates. This may be one of two - I have this clutch in a black lizzard print but it was the first iteration of the clutch and the corners were rounded

• the shoes - these go back a ways and are probably considered vintage now (photo from poshmark) - one of my favorite pair of shoes. 

The Face:

from last week's makeup capsule

• Westman Atelier Vital Skin Full Coverage Multi-Use Foundation Stick Atelier II 
• Dior Fall/Winter Ready-ToWear Palette (2011)
• Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick Hibiscus 
• Lancôme Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara 01 Waterproof Big is The New Black 
• Victoria Beckham Lip Stain - Je T'aime

Spoiler

The shadows in the Dior palette are more taupe hued than brown.

The Fingernails:

Sephora Collection Mini Nail Polish L43 It Girl (discontinued) - one of my favorite reds. I *may* add some nail art to these over the weekend.

The Follicles: 

After dinner lips - I used the darker, plummier shade from the Dior palette - the color applies very sheer. Curls/waves done with BondiBoost Clever Curler 1 ¼” Curling Iron with Ion Technology 

The Fragrance:

• Ellis Brooklyn MYTH Eau de Parfum 

LNY Look #2: Last night, a lower-key dinner when everyone was done with work

The Fit: 

• single breasted pea coat, black
• A-line sheath dress, red
• quilted tote, black
• adjustable snake ring, gold
• 3-inch pointed toe, stiletto heel boot, black
• cuff bracelt, black
• I also had on a black cardigan but it didn't make the fashion board.

The Fab:

• the boots - they're comfy and give me a little extra height 
• that snake ring - it's adjustable

The Face: 

From this week's Lunar New Year capsule:

• Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation 
• MAC Luxe Lucky Palette
• PATRICK TA Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo She's Flushed 
• Clio Kill Lash Superproof Mascara Long Curling
• Prada Beauty Reset Rebalancing Refillable Setting Powder 00 Universal 
• Charlotte Tilbury Lunar New Year Kiss of Mystery Satin Shine K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick Kiss of Mystery 

[1Sienna]

The Fit : Black V neck corset top paired with Black Cargo Pants (local boutique + fashionnova)

The Fab: The Blonde Boho Braids. The color absolutely compliments my skin 

The Face: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Translucent Medium Deep # ,Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer Mocha Mami