I have an affinity for all things Fair Isle. I used to have a few of my mom's sweaters from the 70s that I wore to death in high school (literally, or I'd still be wearing them), so I always keep my eyes peeled for similar pieces. I saw this sweater at Old Navy a couple years ago and couldn't resist the cable-knit detail on the collar and the wonderfully puffy short sleeves. This skirt used to be another staple of mine and I was delighted to rediscover it the other day. It kind of feels like wearing an evening dress in the way it flows when I walk. Glad to have you back, old friend.
Somewhat crazed by the holiday sales and shopping, I sprung for this KMRii bag that I had been drooling over for months. I don't regret my decision, though my wallet might.
I'm not very kind to handbags, so I was immediately drawn to the rough and tumble personality of this bag. It's kind of refreshing to find something studded that's not so "in your face," too.
Old Navy sweater
Target t-shirt
Illig skirt
KMRii bag
DKNY boots
H&M "leather" jacket
PS I want to thank her armoire for the award! She has a great sense of style and picked some of my favorite looks from other bloggers that I check on a regular basis.
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cool bag.
You are truly, truly too stunning for words, E - as is your wardrobe! You look six-feet tall in this ensemble; and I'm absolutely loving the quilted jacket and boots. I too have an obsession with fair isle knits!
Happy, Happy New Year my love!! :)
snazzy bag. i do have pieces old and new that i wear to death. ; )
you look great E! maxi skirts have been everywhere lately... i need to dig mine out - perfect for the winter.
and i like how the bag is studded in more of a "i can weather through anything" way than "rah rah im so badass"
hahh, if that made any sense..
I love the long skirt and the handbag was a great snag! xoxo
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great outfit, E.
long skirt works for your but i don't think
will it look good on me. maybe will try one of these days.
happy new year!
I adore that sweater style too! I found one at target a few years back and wear it every winter- so cozy. This outfit is gorgeous and chic indeed! Lovely, happy New Year ~
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
G-damn, I love a long skirt on a tall girl. One of my favorites, here. The black and white, the bag, the stomping boots (holy mother, I envy!) -- it all comes together to form AWESOMENESS.
xx
so beautiful!! I love the jacket!
Thank you so much for stopping by our blog! This post has two of my favorite things: long skirts and fair isle. I used to have a red fair isle cardigan that my best friend's mom bought me in seventh grade and I wore it all through high school and college until it was just moth bitten, cheesecloth cardigan. I want to find a replacement after seeing your outfit post.
xo Jenny
you're one of the few people i know that can really pull off the maxi skirt. and that old navy sweater is so cozy and lovely :)
oh, and your bag is fantastic. i love it!!
Happy New Year E!! Love the detail of your jacket
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You look so adorable in long skirts!! I love your sweater too!! Perfect ensemble! xoxxoxoxo
Glad I'm not the only one to steal clothing from my mom's wardrobe!! Meanwhile, I think that bag is gorgeous, and I can't imagine you'll regret it at all!! As a side note, how is it that you look so chic in a long skirt and whenever I wear one I feel like I look like a cult member? hehe xoxo
AWESOME! i love the length of your dress.... your confidence truly shines through :)
xo.
princesspolitico
You look gorgeous in that long skirt... you can just wear absolutely anything and still look great.
cool look
i agree with ericka, you look taller than you are (i don't actually know how tall are you, but you do look taller) i love your skirt and the right choice of clothes! you look fab.
xoxo,
sassy rica ^_^
You do look really tall! I love the neckline of the sweater!
loving this look - lovely and warm xxxx
The sweater and long skirt looks so beautiful on you!
And wow,I wouldn't regret buying that bag too,so stunning.
you're right about that bag, it's gourgeous darling ^.^
kisses
Love it! I just adore casual looks with floor-length skirts.
I love that jacket, looks great with the bag
Woooohooooo!
Love Ur new bag, E! Gorgeous find!
X♥X♥
Love that skirt!
i love all things fair isle as well. it's the perfect winter piece! and you have the perfect build to pull off a long skirt, i'm so envious-- my 5'0 frame makes me look like a little girl playing dress up.
ooo edgy and fierce! bag is gorgeous
I like the cozy look of the Fair Isle sweater.
I just have to say, your hair is MAGICAL here. Yes, magical. I love it. I've always wanted a hair style like yours but my wavy locks would never allow it.. trust me, I've tried :)
You truly can pull off anything and make it look so chic! The jacket, the skirt, the boots.. everything is wonderful.
Ooh so jealous of your bag! I love the detail!!
Happy New Year! Hope amazing things continue to happen for you in 2010.
xoxo
Amy
http://thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com
i'm still kicking myself for getting rid of a 1980s ralph lauren fair isle sweater that i found at a thrift store when i was in college. it was tans, reds, and pinks, had puffy sleeves, and buttoned up one shoulder. what was i thinking?!?!
I am lusting over this bag. I agree, the studs are amazing.
Gorgeous, darling E!
I am drooling over your new bag too!
xoxox,
CC
P.S. I'd love it if you checked out my new blog and maybe we could exchange links!
http://couturecarrieloves.blogspot.com/
how cool! I love that bag so much.
have a sweet day, xoxo
I knew I recognized that skirt!
I still have my Illig skirts too. :-D
-Ramune
www.everyseven.com
This look is gorgeous. I really wish I had that coat. It's beautiful.
I love your sweater!! Fabulous! and I love the long sleeve underneath, I do that a lot too ;) Happy New Year!!
that bag is absolutely amazing! i'm not kind to my bag either haha :p i definitely put too much stuff in them too
ps: i TOTALLY watched the simple life religiously back in the day, so don't feel bad :P
gasp!
that bag is amazing...the whole look is fabulous, but that bag is a stunner!
Thanks for the detail of the bag, is so beautifull-
That boots and that skirt look amazing together.
Great look for the winter.
Thanks for your comment!
I'm also a big fan of fair aisle, always was ~
ps ~ thank you so very much for adding me to your blogroll :)
Love your jacket!
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I am officially obsessed with full, long skirts. Love this whole look!
such a lovely maxi skirt ! and i love the details on ur leather jacket !
marvelous blog post !
keep me updated with ur new posts :D id love to check 'em out !
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I used to have a skirt just like that. This is bringing back all KINDS of memories!
LOVE this bag and you have such a cute blog :-)
Following!
i can't beleive it's just now that i stumbled upon your blog!!! oh geeshh!!! totally following you now! :D
stay chic!!!
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ah! there's something so quaint with fair isle prints! i need to get my hands on some now! :D it's the perfect print for winter!! and you look lovely in it!! i wish i could pull of long skirts like you can, but then again i don't have your amazing legs!!!
that long skirt is a different look for you and i LOVE it!
x
Hello hun! I have really missed ur posts, being on holiday made it really difficult to keep up to date with everyones blogs, but im back now and I am now off to read all your other posts I missed! Happy New Year, hope 2010 is going to your best year yet! xxx
The details are rad :D
The bag = fabulous!
The jacket is super cute too. :)
Xx
This is some kick ass bag.
oh, and it is soo true what you say on the studs not being in your face... !
I have been trying to figure out how to rock the maxi length in the winter for awhile now and I love how you did it w/the cream fair Isle sweater with a darker bottom...thanks for the inspiration, dear!
-Megan
i love how you mixed high and low end brands :D and i love how you labeled the boots as million dollar! hahaha... great warm fuzzy yet chic outfit :)
www.monochromachic.com
Nice outfit. Love the long skirt! <3
you take the BEST pics!!!!! gorgeous!
XOXO
Hiya there!
These are such cute photos, love the last one :-)
Oh and thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate it.
Panda xx
I LOVELOVELOVE that jacket!!
Thanks so much for the lovely comment
Happy New Year!
Stay safe and chic darling
English Rose x
http://iamanenglishrose.blogspot.com
that bag is AWESOME :]
thanks for the comment xxx
great dress...really love your style
link exchange??
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hi, darling!!! love love love the outfit!!! can not get over how you pair the leather bomber with the cream white cow sweater!!! amazing,
happy new year, a belated one!!! xx
you have lovely hair! and cool baag
I have quite an obsessoin with fair isle as well! I love how you paired it with the leather jacket to give it more of an edge!
YOU LOOK SO CHANEL, I LOVE IT GIRL!
@ MAISONCHAPLIN.blogspot.com
ouu ! pretty look. i adore that bag ps. then again im biased because i love studs of all sorts
xx lue
i LOVE your bag! tat skirt is pretty amazing. and i love your sweater. :)
I like the jacket!
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