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Donegal Tweed Fair Isle Scarf (PDF) by Rosemary Drysdale: Free pattern from Tahki Yarns.
Wendy Knit bootie in black, can be worn pulled up (shown), or folded down. Sizes 7, 8, 8.5, and 9 are still available. These boots are gorgeous.
calypso lace jacket Loop-d-Loop Moss
This cardigan (i call most garments a "cardigan" if it hangs over the shoulders easily and especially if it has no buttons) is so boho grandma chic to me ;) but I really love it. It's very eye catching. It looks old fashioned but very wearable, and would be so cozy on Christmas morning, or around the fireplace. It is knit in a DK weight yarn called "Moss" (see link below the image), 85% extra fine merino wool, 15% nylon blend and is available in 9 different colors. You will find this pattern in the Loop-d-Loop pattern book by Teva Durham , Volume 2.
Stitch Diva - Endless Knitted Cardi Shawl pattern
This beautiful piece is one of the most versitile knitted cardigan/shawls you will have in your closet. The best thing about it is that it is at an easy level of knitting, which means most people will be able to accomplish this project with little to no problems at all. When I saw this I thought "...wow, I could really wear that for so many occasions."
What the hell is flannel and why would anyone ever want to wear it? When I hear the word "flannel," the first thing that comes to mind is a plaid flannel button down shirt from the 90s. However it is so much more than that, and is so comfortable.
"Flannel is a soft woven fabric, of various fineness. It usually doesn't have a nap, and instead gains its softness through the loosely spun yarn it is woven from. It is commonly used to make clothing, bed sheets, and sleepwear." (source)
Hermes Fall 2009 Ready to Wear collection.
The pants in this image are made of flannel. Check out this entire collection on Style.com (see the link above, under the image). There are some glorious knitted sweaters and stunning leather skirts and dresses. The colors of the leather (of course Hermes is a well known name for luxurious leather goods) are divinely earthy and look soft, supple, and flowing on the body.
All three of these looks layer knitwear under an outerwear piece such as a blazer or jacket. In reality you are hiding your knitted garment, but it does make people more inclined to want you to take off that jacket, and show them your cardigan.
Great tip from my Lion Brand e-newsletter today:
New free pattern @ Berroco - Mayer
Loeffler Randall - Wendy knit slouch booties at Intermix 
Kimchi Blue Sweater Cuff Wedge at Urban Outfitters
Although knee high boots, and open toe shoes are fashionable, and luxurious, your boss really doesn't want to see them, on you. They're pretty sexy and distracting, especially to your fellow male coworkers. If you want to be known as a sex symbol, that's is your business, but if you want to be taken seriously on all levels, cover up, even if it is just your feet. On a side note, heel height, in my opinion shouldn't matter (meaning between flat to about 5 inches should be the highest you go. If you go higher than that, then you are a brave soul, with a high tolerance for pain) and can make most women's feet and legs look better in those dress suits. Best wishes on your next job interview.
Here is a screen shot of the colors you can choose from, that are featured on the Sliminizer website. As you scroll over the colors, and click on them, an image appears, showing that color, on a model with almost the exact same skin tone!NOS Shoe Boutique opened their doors to the public with a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009. The chic boutique stocks an assortment of women’s and men’s shoes and accessories ranging from $150- $500.
The NOS Shoe Boutique is located on 68 Jay Street between Front Street and Water Street. The boutique is open on Mondays-Saturdays from 12-7 PM and Sundays from 12-6 PM. The boutique will also be available for private shopping. For additional information, please visit the website or call 718-422-0095.
Are you making any holiday gifts this year? Have you ever used fleece? I like this material because its very warm, and you usually only need to wear that layer with maybe one shirt underneath.
Fleece is made up of napped synthetic fibers. Your regular fleece that you can buy at almost any store, is actually known as polar fleece.
Even though some fleece is very cheap feeling (think the snuggie..you know that thing with the armholes, that acts like a blanket?), you can find some very nice, non synthetic fleece at shops like BlueFly.com, and Nordstrom.
Marios Schwab Fall 2007 Collection - fleece sweater
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Hancock Fabrics is having a big fleece sale right now: http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Fleece_stcVVcatId537261VVviewcat.htm?extid=HAN_EML_20090921_CT_biggestfleeceevent
Also, Hancock Fabrics is celebrating their 52nd anniversary, so enter for your chance to win a $52 gift card from Hancock Fabrics, here:"Pretty Stitches" via Free People
The following are found in Lucky Magazine, October 2009 issue:
Wool - blend knit tunic $209, Ella Moss, Select Saks Fifth Avenue - (800) 347-9177
Chunky knit alpaca blend scarf, Heritage by Banana Republic, (available early Nov.)
Wool blend sweater, Mimi & Coco, Lyn Evans, Wellesley, MA, (781) 235-0096
Wool blend vest, Rare Woman. Rouge, Los Gatos, CA, (408) 395-8995
Knit hat, DKNY, (800) 231-0884
Wool blend sweater, Nicolefarhi.com
Hooded wool knit jacket, Gudrun & Gudrun, Beyond 7, NYC, (646) 619-6857
Wool "Raita" scarf, Diane Von Furstenberg, (646) 486-4800
Cable knit wool tote, United Colors of Benetton, (800) 535-4491
Merino Wool "Poncho" dress, Jillian Lewis, Beyond 7, NYC. (646) 619-6857
Mohair blend sweater, Sisley, (800) 535-4491
Deborah Lindquist alpaca sweater dress, Order at http://www.deborahlindquist.com/, and enter "lucky8" at checkout to save 35% off.
Autumn Fashion collection at H&M
Angora tank, Jill Sturat Collection, (212) 343-2300
Viscose "Xinia" Knit wrap, http://www.elizabethgillett.com
Have you ever wanted to work directly with a high fashion designer to create your very own one of a kind piece of furniture? 
After 10 years working as a knitwear designer for a number of international fashion brands, including Burberry and Pure Collection, Melanie Porter has turned her expertise to furniture, creating one-off contemporary designs from chairs sourced from auctions and markets across the UK. Melanie undertakes the entire process herself and everything, from the restoration and upholstering to the felted woollen panels and individual, crocheted buttons, is done by hand. The result of this incredibly labour-intensive process is a stunning and unique, but hard wearing, work of art, destined to be a future family heirloom.
“Although I loved my job in fashion, I really missed the hands-on creativity of actually making something,” explains Melanie. “I also wanted to learn upholstery – it’s something that has intrigued me since I was a child and would watch my grandfather repairing chairs. I am actually still using the tools that I inherited from him.”
Each project starts with the chair itself – anything from an antique Victorian nursing chair, to a 1970s Egg chair – which is painstakingly stripped back to the frame, before being restored and reupholstered using traditional techniques. This blank canvas is then covered with a series of hand-knitted, felted panels, especially created for each chair.
“To a certain extent, I let the chair lead the design and knit structure,” says Melanie. “I’ll sketch a rough idea but it’s quite an organic process and so I allow myself the freedom to change things as I go along.”Melanie also takes on bespoke commissions and, in this instance, the process is a bit different. “Sometimes a customer has a chair they want me to reupholster, sometimes they’ll ask me to source a frame. Then I’ll talk to them about what they’re looking for in terms of colours and designs, and show them sketches and swatches before I start work.”
For more information visit the website, or call +44 7770 941 305.
Tyra Top knit in Rittratto yarn, by Tahki Stacy Charles, Inc.
Samina Peplum Jacket
Beulahveda has a beautiful selection of vintage sweaters to choose from. Some are hand made and some are designer labels.
Burberry Prorsum Milan Autumn/Winter 2009 collection 
Missoni Fall 2009 RTW
"Drift" cardigan pattern, knit with Vintage yarn. Vintage yarn is an acrylic, wool, nylon blend. You can either view the pattern online, or download it as a .pdf file. I like the colors "Fennel" and "Sloe Berry".
"Tarte" tank knitted in Mica yarn, which is a cotton, silk, nylon, linen blend. This yarn is sturdy and has a nice sheen to it for added dimension. I like the colors Vivianite and Abalone, in this particular yarn.
Beaded babydoll cover up (detail image) at TopShop for £12.00 (about $20).
Crochet trim halter cover up, for $11.99 at Chadwicks.
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