Posts with tag winter

Have you noticed? Tights are everywhere this fall, and we couldn't be happier. It's getting cold out there!

Winter can't come and go without a fabulous new sweater, can it? No, it absolutely cannot. And, while you could certainly go with something plain and simple, we've got our hearts set on something a little more festive -- this Free People 'Snuglebear' Fair Isle Sweater, $98 at Nordstrom.

What gets you feeling cozy and ready for winter? Is it getting out your winter jacket? Thick socks? For us, nothing says winter like a Fair Isle pattern. It reminds us of drinking hot coca at the ski lodge, or going on an ice skating date, and it just makes us feel happy.

Winter's coming, and you need to make sure you have the right tools to cope with the drop in temperature. We tend to lean toward items that, for one thing, can be worn with multiple things, and for another, can be adjusted according to temperature. These Marc by Marc Jacobs Painted Intarsia Gloves, $88 at Shopbop, do just that.

We live in Los Angeles, so when we came across bebaroque's out-of-the-ordinary take on tights, we couldn't resist sharing them with those of you are already dealing with changing leaves and frost.

In the coming weeks and months, most of us will need to start bundling up before heading outdoors. And while that might cause flashbacks to snowpants and earmuffs for some of you, keep in mind that it is possible to stay warm in the freezing weather without looking like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, regardless of what your body looks like beneath your coat.

Seeing purple everywhere for fall has somehow invaded our brain and now we can't stop thinking about purple suede boots.

Even though they are completely impractical for the San Francisco winter rains we are sure to experience, we're so tempted to get a pair to wear on the rare clear day. They are dressy yet can go casual, and make a very definite fashion statement: Fear Not Color On Your Feet!

Up to the knee or gracing our ankles, sky high or in a more moderate medium heel, round, pointy or open-toed, you can find the purple suede boot that is perfect for you.

In the gallery, our top five choices. Now we just have to figure out which ones we can afford. As good as the Jimmy Choos look, at $1,395 it would be the boots or food -- we just can't afford both!

Created by visual effects master James Lima, Prada's new "Fallen Shadows" video brings to life the Autumn/Winter 2008 collection with an animation sequence that references surrealist artists like Dali.

A little bit creepy--thanks to the out-of-place Antony and the Johnsons soundtrack--and a little bit dreamy.

When we last visited Vintage Red they were releasing their Spring 2008 line and we were so impressed with the pieces, not to mention the vibe of the company, that we were falling over ourselves to sing its praise. We wrote things like, "Vintage Red's latest contribution to our closet is inspired by world travels, beers in Bali, and long laughs shared with "citizens of the world" and "we love a line of clothing that wears like a postcard and a company with pride like poetry." Is it obvious that we were smitten?

Fast forward to the now. Spring has long ago sprung and wilted beneath the heat of summer and we're standing on the cusp of change- falling leaves and football. We need new clothes.

Vintage Red can help:

She's bacccccckkk.

On September 9th, Kate Moss will be dropping her autumn/winter collection at Topshop. Apparently, there will be lots of "printed chiffon, intricate embroidery, mohair knits, and dropped waist dresses" in this winter wardrobe.

I'll admit it. Inherent in the eBay WTF of the day, there is always a certain longing. I am attracted to write about clothing, accessories, and strange household items that secretly, some part of me wants.

And who wouldn't want a vintage hat-warmer?

At first I clicked on this because I thought it was a hat. I started a low giggling as I spun Tin Man-themed jokes. But this is not a hat, it's a hat warmer! I live in New York, where it's cold, and I'm from Minnesota, where it's colder. This thing is $20 and I want it.

According to "the old lady [the seller] bought it from," the shiny aluminum heats up to remove wrinkles from your hat and, if you're like me, to make your hat feel cozier as a little incentive to get out of the house and go to work.

Imagine trying to keep your cat away from this thing! I might paint a face on it and call it my boyfriend. I mean. . .WTF.

Every year, as spring approaches, my eyes start wandering toward the less bulky items in my closet. I'm tired of my sweaters, done with scarves, and so over jackets. Fortunately, I live in Florida, so there are plenty of days where I can wear a kicky dress and cardi and be plenty warm. But what about those of you living in colder climates? What can be done?

Never fear, Posh is here! In a cape!

As Mrs. Beckham shows us (and as Brooke Shields and Lucy Liu fail to show us), a cape can be a fabulously chic way to ward off the winter chill when you just can't bare to wear your winter coat for another day. However, it can also backfire horribly. Here's how you can pull off Posh's look and keep your cape from becoming fashion kryptonite:

I always like going into shows like Lacoste because, like Nautica, I really don't know what to expect. I mean of course I know Lacoste, who doesn't? They do have a sweet little alligator for a mascot! However when it comes to them on the runway I just don't know.

With any runway show, this one was getting off to a fashionably late start. To kill time I read the program and call sheet, which is something I usually save until after the show (I am weird like that). The show was to consist of three distinct looks for the "stylish ski slopes" : a contemporary homage to Rene Lacoste, a mountain-high ride to Kingston Jamaica, and finally a ski disco party with leg warmers over jeans. My excitement was starting build, especially over the leg warmers.

When I walked into the tent the first thing I noticed was that the runway was covered in white fur, sheepskin to be exact! Either this was going to be super cool or super funny when models in heels tried to walk across this "animal" of a runway. Fashion roadkill or no, the mood was very fun and cozy -- I liked it.

Not to be totally negative but the program was more exciting than the collection. Not to say that I didn't like the collection because I did, I just didn't like it as much as I thought I would. The 1980's touches that normally would have scared me were kind of adorable in the ski setting. The pink, purples, and teal pastels in the disco ski party segment made me think of my younger years sledding in the backyard, which is never a bad thing.

Takeaway trends:
- Varsity style V-neck sweaters
- Wide stripes
- Tapered leg pants
- Colored tights

And as shameful as this is to say -- I will be wearing my leg warmers over my jeans next Fall.

While the world prepares for New York Fashion Week, Berlin has quietly been hosting a fashion week of its own. The event doesn't get nearly as much attention (with most of the major designers unveiling their collections in either Paris or New York) -- but, nevertheless, there's certainly been some interesting looks coming down the runway.

Like this guy. I don't know what kind of arctic freeze he's preparing for, but rest assured, when the blizzard of the millennium hits, he'll be ready. These gigantic earmuffs -- possibly designed for men with disturbingly large ears -- make the poor guy's head look like the meat on a really, really unappealing sandwich.

To be fair, the muffs were designed by a student at the School of Art and Design -- so, presumably, whoever created them is still learning. Or maybe they're just crazy.

For more looks from Berlin Fashion Week, check out the gallery.