Fashion Blog

Ok, so it was in the hundreds in some parts of California today…but fall is coming people! Start getting excited! I was thrilled to feel a drop in temperature the other day and even got out one of my favorite sweaters. I’m feeling that it will cool down sooner this year than it usually does. In that case, I want to be prepared. This season, I really want to pick up a few good sweaters. My old ones have seen better days and if I could find at least one or two new ones that will keep me warm (not hot) I would be pretty jazzed. Always on the hunt for reasonably priced staple items, I thought it would be fun this time to fantasize a little of a bigger budget for clothing. Shopping has been lowest on the priority-money spending list lately (with the exception of three cute thrift shop dresses I picked up yesterday :), so I’ll indulge in my dreams at least. Now…if I could go out and spend big bucks on a few fancy sweaters, what would I choose?

This Alexander Wang Boxy Cardigan would definitely do…

It’s only $350…hmmm. Alexander Wang in the closet, or paying off parking tickets? How does one decide? What do I like the most about this expensive sweater? I love the boxy style, hence the name of it. Drapey sleeves have been one of my favorite looks this year, and I’m sure they’re only going to keep coming as the winter months approach.

I’m picky with cardigans because they are such a common style, but this one definitely exceeds my expectations…

Comme des Garcons Play Wool Cardigan $358

A wool sweater in one of my favorite shades of burgundy, plus–it has the sweetest little embroidered heart detail on the chest. Yes please! I love burgundy. It’s very vintage looking and if you pair it with just the right items, you’ll get a good 1960’s/70’s look going–my favorite of course. This sweater looks great with jeans and a tee, but it would also compliment a pretty dress too. If I did wear this casually, I would make sure the jeans were wide leg, and the t-shirt oversized. The smallness of the cardigan would be a good balance. This would look so cute with a little shift dress and legwear…perhaps those crocheted socks I suggested last week?

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During the holidays, with all the travel, and the food, and the lack of exercise, we begin to feel a little stuffy. Too much turkey stuffing maybe? Christmas pudding pies got you down? Fill yourself with happy thoughts of healthier plates and cleaner arteries with clean-cut, stylish fashion.

Some looks to get you thinking:

Gap Ruffled White Blouse: a new, feminine take on the traditional white long-sleeve button down.

Gray Cardigan with Ribbon: While we all try to avoid tight belts around our middles while stuffing our faces with third helpings of apple pie, maybe a light ribbon will give us a little reminder that salads are good, too?

Dove Gray Pants: White is a little too risky, but how do we feel about off-white, or a beautiful dove gray? Pair it with a black long sleeve t-shirt and you’ll stand out in comparison to all the black pants/ white shirts in the crowd.

*Use coupon code TUESDAYS by 12/31/08 to take 20% off your order at Gap.com.

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SaksFifthAvenue.com’s sale section has some cozy sweaters on sale for really good prices.  When I say “really good”, I mean you can literally save hundreds of dollars and they are all on sale for under $100!  And you know Saks only carries top quality brands, so these sweaters are thick and durable.  Here are a few that I’d really like to snag:

Saks Classic Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater: $ 97.95 (Was: $328- You save $230.05)

Charles Nolan Asymmetric Sweater: $97.95 (Was: $328 - You save $230.05)

Trina Turk Cashmere Turtleneck: $87.20 (Was: $218 - You save $130.80)

LNA Cotton V-Neck Cardigan: $25.95 (Was:$88 - You save $62.05)

Lafayette 148 New York Merino Wool Turtleneck: $39.45 (Was: $198 - You save $158.55)

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more women’s turtleneck sweaters.
Discounts on cashmere sweaters.
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