12/12/2008

Izzy Lane 30% Off Christmas Sale!












Izzy Lane produces knitwear, skirts, jackets, coats and vegetarian shoes. Everything is made in Britain.
Enter xmas08 at check out for a 30% discount. This is a sale you do not want to miss!

12/06/2008

Joga Design by Fashion Designer Nikhat Shaikh




Indian designer, Nikhat Shaikh creates "fusion" styles. She loves to mix Indian fabrics and embroideries with western styles and cuts. She loves to express that the world is more colorful and that there is no harm in wearing colors, when done so beautifully with her designs. She works with pure silks, chiffon and satins for evening wear gowns and short dresses. Beautifully woven hand embroideries will make women look beautiful and seductive. Joga Design is all about bold color and drama.

12/05/2008

Amazing Avante Garde Designs by Louise Black

Glamazon Ruffled and Striped Silk Carnival Scarf
Avant Garde Marionette Inspired Black Silk Party Dress with Double Ruffle Collar

Victorian Steampunk Anatomical Medical Skeleton Cameo Corset

Find these designs and more on the Louise Black Etsy shop.

12/04/2008

Attention New York, New York Residents: Debbie Bliss Sale at Knit New York, Dec. 5th-7th

This note was taken from the Knit New York e-newsletter. If you haven't signed up for it, please do so to recieve their updates.


Debbie Bliss kicks off 3-day "Super GET FREE YARN Event"

In honor of Debbie's visit we are offering 15% off all Debbie Bliss yarns and books Friday December 5 through Sunday December 7.

Plus we are giving away five signed copies of some of Debbie's bestsellers when you attend the event on Friday...don't forget to stop by from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm Dec 5 (She will talk about her yarns, her patterns, and show garments made from her newest books. She'll be available to sign books and talk about some special techniques.)

Better yet when you make a purchase the ENTIRE yarn inventory is 10% off all three days...Everything from Peruvian wools to Italian cashmeres and special hand dyed yarns.

Better still during the three day event 6 lucky people will be chosen at random to get their ENTIRE PURCHASE FOR FREE.

* this sale is not to be combined with frequent knitter card offer andalready marked down sale items

Knit New York
307 E 14th St
New York, New York
10003212-387-0707
212.387.0707

11/28/2008

New Poll

Hi everyone,
Please spend a few seconds and take my poll on the right side bar. There is only one and it is very short. Thank you! :)

11/24/2008

Classy Knitwear at Banana Republic


Cable knit sweater dress
Striped waffle knit jacket

Star knit beanie


Ribbed color block scarf
This is one of my favorite stores to shop for elegant designs for any occasion. Find more timeless knitwear at Banana Republic.

11/21/2008

Tweed in the Twenty-First Century

Today is the first of a series of a few short articles consisting of interesting information about different fabrics. If you would like to read about a certain fabric, fiber or textile, please let me know.


When I think of tweed, one designer automatically comes to mind: Chanel. I'm sure you thought the same thing.


Chanel, Spring 2009 Ready to Wear via Style.com.


Note the stunning pink knitted cardigan and sweater top.

Buying tweed should be fun, and in a way enlightening due to the fact that there are so many different colors and varieties. You can find almost any type of garment in tweed, from coats, to skirts. Try to find tweed that is lined to prolong the wear of the piece.



Floral Tweed Dress at Neiman Marcus


Wearing tweed is even more fun than buying it. It adds texture and dimension to any ensemble. It is perfect for layering and warmth.

Caring for tweed is more simple than you think. First off, take care to read the label on the garment carefully. If your garment is made of wool, as tweed usually is, take extreme caution when exposing it to moisture and heat. Read more on the care of tweed on essortment.com

Tweed cropped jacket at Arden B.

Tweed is sold at retail at all price ranges, so you are sure to find something that you can afford. Searching online is also very helpful, especially if you want a tweed jacket in the middle of summer.


The best of both worlds: a knitted tweed cardigan by Diane von Furstenberg. This can be worn with or without a belt.

11/20/2008

Knitwear at Victoria's Secret

Get the look of a luxurious hand knitted sweater, in only the amount of time it takes to ship to you. Now, I am an advocate of knitting your own garment of beauty, but if you just can't take the time right now, during the start of the holiday season, then why not buy one?













Find these sweaters, and many more intricate designs at Victoria's Secret. Click over to their website, and type in "sweater" in the search box.

11/12/2008

Autumnal Knits by Diesel

One of my favorite fashion labels is Diesel. They are best know for their denim, and in my opinion, shoes. However I love its contemporary, yet rugged utilitarian approach.

Diesel Oversized Chunky Knit Beanie

Diesel Crochet Beanie


Diesel Off Shoulder Check Knit and find this same sweater for less, at Nordstrom.


Find these perfect designs at ASOS.

11/10/2008

Fall in Love with Thanksgiving Crafts: Crocheted Decorations

Crocheted Cornucopia
Crocheted Fall Wreath

Crocheted Cute Turkey

To find these patterns, create an account on www.lionbrand.com

11/06/2008

Bored? Do some Etsy Shopping! Unique Hand Made Accessories

Mysterious Vampy Velvet Drop pendant choker by :: Kepaki ::

Pretty Free form crocheted necklace by :: irregularexpressions ::

Awesome Grey Knit Gloves by :: NataJane ::

10/29/2008

News - My Fashion Blogs

Please check out my other blogs, Rectis and Latin Glamorista.

About Rectis: A passionate place of style and sensual elegance. There may be a touch of explicit, yet natural photography. This web log is all about beautiful things.

About Latin Glamorista: All things Latin, including fashion, designers, interviews, accessories, beauty, and icons in the industry.

10/23/2008

Ankar Pocket Squares




Men need to play more (much more) with their accessories. The more selection they have in their wardrobe, the better. Surprise your man with one of these amazing pocket squares by Ankar. Ankar carries quality pocket squares in luxurious linen and silk fabrics, made in Italy.

10/22/2008

ELLE UK - Knitwear Autumn/Winter 2008


Elle UK very recently published a hot list of amazing knitwear to shop for this season. The article, by Emma Sells, consists of a nine page list of images with links and/or contact telephone numbers to purchase these amazing designs. Shown are a few that I admired.


Comptoir Des Cotonniers

10/16/2008

Cute Knitted and Crocheted Toys

The absolute cutest bat you will ever create, can be found at CRAFT, here.
Bee "Buzz" knitted doll at http://www.blablakids.com/


McCain and Obama doll patterns from http://www.lionbrand.com/ Fun gifts for the patriot in your family :)

10/15/2008

How to Wear Lace, according to Times Online

Times Online recently published an article about how to wear one of the most sought after trends of the season, lace. Even though it is a "trend" now, it has always been in fashion design, and in style.

Ditu Knitwear



Layla Abramowitz understands fashion, and the direction it is heading (or needs to be). She is the genius designer behind the exquisite knitwear label, Ditu. On the Ditu website, you can view a slide show with some of the latest designs, read about the theme of this collection, get detailed information about Abramowitz's pieces, among many other awe filled features. Ditu will make you fall in love with knitwear all over again, and again, and again...
"Structured knits are somehow very organic, like skin or an exoskeleton, made up of small cellular structures. There's something exciting and volatile about combining nature with technology." - Layla Abramowitz


The designs featured above are from the "Towers of Babel" Fall 2008 collection.

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