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When I get sick, all I want to do is squirrel away in some PJ pants and a hooded sweatshirt, but Fab reader MissBehave has a more fashionable sick-day ensemble. She looked stylishly ill in a cozy turtleneck fair-isle sweater, skinny jeans, and black over-the-knee boots. Her look makes me want to rethink my usual under-the-weather wear! Congrats to MissBehave! Everyone else, submit your looks, Read more
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 Read more
Perhaps it's because they conjure images of hot cocoa sipped around a ski cabin, but for some reason, intarsia sweaters are a cold-weather classic. The name applies to those throwback knit tops with the graphics woven into the sweater—most likely snowflakes or some type of kitschy wildlife. Sure, they're a little retro, but they are also a lot of fun. Here are my favorite intarsia sweaters at Read more
Ralph Lauren's Fall 2012 collection focused on proper English style, from dapper menswear to glamourous, turn-of-the-century evening dresses. The select crowd of fashion editors — many of whom rarely even crack a smile at these shows —literally squealed with delight when the music began: it was the soundtrack to the PBS series and obvious editor obsession Downton Abbey. That show centers on a Read more
Just when we thought we couldn't swoon any more over Joseph Altuzarra's creations, the designer sent us on a dizzying trip around the world via brightly hued Moroccan-chic knitwear, chunky fringe, plush shearling, and quirky coin embellishments. From 1940s Parisian silhouettes to ultra-tailored naval coats and equestrian-inspired jodhpurs, to the whimsical markings of a visit to a Marrakesh Read more
Inevitably, the obligatory ugly sweater party shows up on our holiday party itinerary every Winter. This year, we're revamping the tradition with a selection of much-cuter knits. Instead of the crazy old embellishments, Fair Isle gone horribly wrong, or Santa's face stretched onto a chubby wool sweater, we've scoured the market for some of the most adorable, unconventional popovers to cuddle up Read more
A sure sign Winter's in the air? The abundance of Fair Isle knits showing up on the playground this time of year! The Nordic-inspired designs are showing up on everything from sweaters and tights to outerwear this year, adding a bit of nostalgia to a lil one's wardrobes. Just in time for holiday picture-taking, we've rounded up an adorable selection of snowflake-patterned pieces for tots of all Read more
Staying warm just got a lot sweeter thanks to the adorable mohair sweaters cropping up this season. In the luxest, softest angora, each of these pieces lends the ultimate in chic Winter wardrobe additions, from Vanessa Bruno's seasonal Fair Isle to a cozy powder blue version from Madewell. If you haven't got yourself a fuzzy popover or a snuggly mohair cardigan, you'll want to click through — Read more
Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story on an awesome Winter trend from our friends at Lucky! The argyle pattern, which is comprised of diamonds in a checkerboard arrangement, originated in 17th-century Scotland. It's always been somewhat of a preppy standard, but we're touting it as this Winter's fair isle (a print that Read more
Tis the season for holiday cheer — and stress over finding the perfect photo to place on your holiday card. We can try to capture our lil ones' personalities in a single shot, but it isn't exactly easy. We want our card to stand out among the sea of family photos that will arrive in friends and families' mailboxes in the coming weeks. Before putting your tots in their Fair Isle sweaters and Read more
