Welcome To Maine: Fair Isle Sweaters Smashion Babble

Friendship Bracelets Smashion BabbleDuring one summer while I was in elementary school, my main activity was making friendship bracelets. Someone gave me the Klutz book on how to make friendship bracelets and my interest took off from there. It took no time at all for me to go through the small sample packs of embroidery floss...

Junya Watanabe Creates Hybrid Fair Isle Blazers for the Universal HipsterI am not sure that I could love anything right this moment as much as I love the prospect of a fair isle cardigan blazer. Like the evolution of the achingly hip Christmas novelty sweater that I posted on late last year, the latest incarnation was presented by the Japanese designer Janya...

Scott Nichol Fair Isle Socks Related posts: " Lyle & Scott Fair Isle Crewneck Jumper " Jamieson's Fair Isle Scarf " Lou Dalton Fair Isle Scarf " Highland 2000 Fair Isle Scarf " Universal Works Fair Isle Cardigan

Cropped Fair Isle SweatersI'm a little crazy for fair isle patterns and love the more modern takes on them. Kensie does a great job making the classic pattern chalet chic with their cropped versions. Still stylish and warm but a little more sexy. My favorites are this Fair Isle Pullover ($78) and the Fair Isle Cropped...

How to Wear Fair Isle Print And now is the perfect time to pull out this holiday print--"fair isle" season doesn't last much longer after January. The secret to how to wear this trend is above, but what's Ms. B's favorite? A timeless look that pairs a fair isle topper with a white button up and a pair of...

Gryphon Fair Isle Leggings99 Retail Gryphon Fair Isle Leggings in Black - Snagged off Shopbop.com for $195 (Retail: $390) Camilla Skovgaard Wedge Boots in Black - Worn before here with Alexander Wang quilted denim shorts and Chanel necklace T by Alexander Wang Ponte Criss Cross Bra Top in Black - Worn before here...

Welcome to Maine: Springtime Rain Smashion Babble My philosophy is the brighter and crazier, the better (with a balance, of course!). Starting from the ground up, I'd recommend Hunter Rain boots, but there are plenty of great brands out there. Solid colors, prints, patterns...it doesn't matter, as long as you make it yours. Hunter...

Deal of the day: Uniqlo Fair Isle cardigan A Fair Isle knit jumper, of course! No Christmas is complete without The Obligatory Christmas Jumper, and rather than wear the one that your grandmother knitted you nine years ago, save festive face with this chic but seasonal number from Uniqlo. A Fair Isle knit is stylish and on-trend,...

Levi's Vintage Clothing 1930 Fair Isle Wool Sweater The Fair Isle pattern originates from an island in the country of Scotland of the same name, and the technique used to design the pattern was originally created there in the 1800s. The colour palette coordinates well to produce a true vintage effect, making the jumper an effortless...

Fresh Friday: Natty Paint Smashion Babble During her last semester she rented a booth at Hopkins' spring fair to sell her own silkscreened T-shirts. Her entire stock of 30 garments sold out in mere hours. She worked around the clock to supply the graphic tees to fellow students the following days and Natty Paint was born. In May 2010...

Fair Isle If there's one thing about winter that I do like, it's the warm snuggly Fair Isle print- doesn't it just conjure up images of skiing and hot chocolate? I saw this jumper on Asos and suspect it has to be added to the winter arsenal! What can't you guys live without this xmas? Dree xx ps: I...

Fresh Friday: Corsets Smashion BabbleWelcome to the first installment of my weekly series Fresh Friday where I'll display my love of all things multicolored, retro, and insane. Every week I'll curate my favorite fresh (read: new and cheeky) and refreshed (read: vintage) fashion. Stay tuned for clothing that doesn't just push the...

Fair IsleMarciano sweater dress, UO sweater tights, Dolce Vita platform shoes, Chanel 2.55 bag All hail the return of fair isle this winter! Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like wearing something festive. I found fair isle patterned knits to be great alternatives to going all-out in...

Channeling Lisbeth Salander Smashion BabbleWhen I first read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I, like women everywhere, found my darker half in the main character, Lisbeth Salander. She's the best friend you end up in jail with and then say, "That was completely worth it", she's the girl who gets you to convince your parents to let you...

TOPMAN Fair Isle Cardigan This basic Fair Isle cardigan is an example of a well priced sweater to keep you chill-free this Spring. The shawl collar and zip-up front make it easy. Related posts: " Universal Works Fair Isle Cardigan " Paul Smith Fair Isle Cardigan " Lou Dalton Fair Isle Scarf " Jamieson's Fair Isle...

Edun's Fair Isle Wool-Blend Sweater An Urban Take on a Country TrendEdun's Fair Isle crewneck is an edgy departure for this year's sweater season. Tribal prints are popping up everywhere this season. From ethical lifestyle brand, Edun this Fair Isle crewneck is an edgier take for urbanites looking to reference the tribal knitwear trend without sacrificing...

Simple Sophistication Smashion Babble Thick Sweaters Aymara Courtesy: Wild Swans "Danish label of sustainable, luxurious knitwear of the finest, softest llama wool from the highlands of Bolivia and 100% organic cotton. Beautiful, simple and socially responsible." DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Courtesy: Wild Swans "Hardly needs...

Play With Pastels Smashion BabbleSpring fashion is my absolute favorite because after months of bundling up in neutral colored sweaters, it is so refreshing to see playful and colorful clothing piling into stores. On one of my recent shopping trips, I noticed a surplus of colored denim. The assortment of hues created a...

Mix It Up! Smashion Babble Belt it! With long, cozy sweaters especially, adding a belt can instantly add interest to an outfit while drawing attention to your tiny waist (always a plus!). A few rules to keep in mind: with a thick-material sweater (think wool), the fabric should hang loosely at the bottom, not...

Wear It Out: Pretty in Pink Smashion Babble The main character is a cute and creative swarm of pink outfits in the making, with a flare for fashion herself. Basically, a slew of soft pink, purple, and blue pastels embody this flick. Clothing with a slightly used or vintage personality works best. Black jackets, hats, and shoes are also...

Maxi mize Your Style Smashion BabbleI think it would be fair to say that maxi dresses are a polarizing fashion choice. Some people hate them, and some people love them. I am personally in the love-them-in-the-right-context camp. First of all, they are functional. Sometimes you want to wear a sundress and NOT worry if your...

Uniqlo's Fair Isle tank topThis Uniqlo Fair Isle tank top is a bargain £14.90. Cute, isn't it? If you're thinking you haven't seen this in Uniqlo, then look in the menswear department. That's where I found this Fair Isle gem. It comes in a choice of three colours: brown, grey or navy. I do love a Fair Isle knit. And I...

Welcome to Maine: Semi Formal Season Smashion Babble The beautiful thing about semi-formal attire is that it ranges from a summery, light dress to a more formal cocktail dress, and it's hard to go wrong. Here are my do's for a great semi-formal night: DO: Wear something comfortable and not too tight. Tight dresses may look great for a normal...

A Little Thinformation Smashion BabbleI was browsing Smashion Babble here the other day, when I came across an article by a fellow babbler, called "Thinspiration." It was a post exalting the accomplishment of a girl who lost a bunch of weight, showing before and after photos and linking to the girl's tumblr. Now, I couldn't be...

Trend Alert: Fair Isle Friend I am talking about our a major Fall/Winter staple, the Fair Isle Printed sweater! A type of sweater knitted with a colored pattern in a traditional design originating in Scotland, to be exact! For work or play and everything in between, your Fair Isle sweater is sure to be your new best...

The Down Jacket Smashion Babble I mean, there needs to be some contrast, some texture! Get it? You can bring some pattern and texture into the mix with a super sweet fair isle sweater, or something of the cable knit variety. If you're feeling really fancy, you can try bringing a scarf into the picture! Here are some other...

Welcome to Maine: Cobalt Craze Smashion Babble Taylor Swift, perfectly cute and preppy in a navy sweater, cobalt bag, yellow skirt, and magenta flats.

Back It Up! Smashion Babble99 (sale) Scoop Back Sweater, forever21.com, $19.80 How fun are these items? Showing off your back works with all seasons and shakes up an outfit so go ahead and back it up! xoxo

Welcome to Maine: Performance Wear Smashion Babble30 (sale) Over this, of course, comes the critical top layer: the sweater. Usually I go for a second Patagonia layer, or something equally cute, like this top from Athleta: Athleta Sweater, athleta.com, $98 Notice the multiple quarter zips? This way a scarf doesn't get in your way and...

Fashionably Green Companies Smashion Babble L to R: Cocoon Sweater, us.levi.com, $88; Scout Shirt, us.levi.com, $68 Smashion I also appreciate the green-aspect of Smashion, because as said by Amy Skoczlas Cole, head of the eBay Green Team, "The greenest product is the one that already exists."