fair isle

Like Ashley Tisdale, adhusia is a fair isle cutie. But unlike the actress, she opted to give her Nordic print a fancy twist. Take note of the contrast between the sophisticated dress and the casual cardigan. Oh, and those booties pull in major attitude.

Here's what she has on:

• Dress: Tommy Hilfiger
• Cardigan: Nougat
• Shoes: Fornarina
• Necklace: Swarovski

Congrats to adhusia!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

Nordic prints, also known as Fair Isle, have made a major comeback and I can see why. This interesting knit goes hand-in-hand with today's unfussy style and can brighten up any gloomy Winter palette. For instance, Ashley Tisdale's tee and denim combo would be nothing special without the help of her pretty Nordic cardigan sweater. Notice how the intricate print adds instant style to her casual outfit. Too busy for your taste? Take this trend in small doses via fun scarves or gloves.

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Nothing says the holidays like Fair Isle cozies — just ask Posh. This cute classic print is seasonal, but oh so irresistible. I suggest you add at least one Fair Isle sweater, or skivvy, to your fashion repertoire. To avoid looking too sweet, wear yours with some black stovepipes and a take-no-prisoners attitude. And you thought cozies were for wimps.

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There is one thing that I think of when October rolls around: Halloween! It makes sense for the Fab favorite holiday to be the holiday where you are required to dress up and be someone else for a night right? Halloween is the time to get creative with garb and prove to the world you can be sexy, scary or funny — in excess. Me? I usually go for sexy, since I'm fairly buttoned up the other 364 days of the year. More Halloween inspiration is in the near Fab future, but in the meantime, here are some favorites to get me in cold weather fashion shape.

• So I mentioned I'm fairly buttoned up most of the time, but I do love me some animal prints, and this Banana Republic Silk animal-print top, $48, is a beaut.
• Call them go go boots, call me lover. These Bottega Veneta Patent Boots, $990, are hot and I dig the stacked heel. For days I'm not feeling so retro, a glimpse under some dark denim boot cuts is very Marianne Faithfull.
• I'm sorry, but these Yves Saint Laurent Charlotte Pumps, $495, are fine. In person, they're finer. And all things considered — YSL, fine leather, unique architectural wooden heel — that price is not too exorbitant.
• Nothing says cozy chic like a layering piece such as this Lux Fairisle Sweater Dress, $58.
• I'm not an advocate of leggings, except in times of travel, so these Vince
  Side Zipper Pants, $195, are a cool alternative.