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the coloured knits.

the coloured knits.

Check out my latest purchases of knitwear! Although I love the simple knits that I usually wear for the cooler seasons, I just couldn't help but get some colour into my wardrobe as well. Home Dye Jumper (raspberry) - Mink Pink (Also tempted to buy the emerald/teal colour too!)Purple Jumper - I Like Wolves Jumper in... Continue reading »

Knitting pattern: Who? cosy cabled owl hat

Knitting pattern: Who? cosy cabled owl hat

Knitting a present for someone you give a hoot about? Say it with owl as I offer you day 8 of our Christmas Countdown Knits. Continue reading »

Knit Herringbone Scarf Pattern

Knit Herringbone Scarf Pattern

Most of the items that I knit is cutesy girly scarfs or stuff for the kids, I haven’t done much “manly man hand-knitting” though there are a ton of patterns and books for man-knits. When I hand-make an item for someone, it’s an all-encomassing experience. I go overboard in the whole... Continue reading »

Knitting Pattern: Pirate Catnip Mouse

Knitting Pattern: Pirate Catnip Mouse

Pirates of the Carribean stand back! A new pirate terror is abroad! Feline friends beware, as a little stitched something leaps swashbuckling from the kooky little knits treasure chest of Whodunnknit: the Tim Burton-flavouredCaptain Cat-Battler, the catnip pirate mouse. Continue reading »

LLG Fashion: James Perse Opening in London

LLG Fashion: James Perse Opening in London

I know it’s rather unusual for me to run fashion news on LLG, but I am quite excited about the upcoming opening of the first UK James Perse store. If only because it will make me less homesick for New York. (I lived around the corner from the Bleecker St store, and whenever I see ‘James Perse’ I am transported... Continue reading »

Knitting pattern: short shorts

Knitting pattern: short shorts

Who knits short shorts? You knit short shorts. With the help of Knitty you can flash your thighs in a pair of cute cable shorts. The shorts are for "guys and girls who love to show off their gams in short shorts". They're simple. They're comfy. They're short. Continue reading »

Knitting pattern: Magic Thief Lockpick Scarf

Knitting pattern: Magic Thief Lockpick Scarf

Magic, mystery, biscuits, bacon, thievery and dragons. Not a combination most readers can turn down. Take all that and a find a free knitting pattern to go with it, four day eight of our Countdown to Christmas Knits and you can wrap yourself in warm wool and get lost in the chilly streets of a magical city. Continue reading »

Natasha Goldenberg Style Profile

Natasha Goldenberg Style Profile

Being snapped by Tommy Ton and the Sartorialist before you’ve reached the age of 25 is a definite achievement in the fashion world. Natasha Goldenberg, a designer and fashion writer who hails from Russia, is the epitome of style through the risks she takes, and the different looks she goes from in her day to... Continue reading »

How to wear elbow patches, the trend of the season

How to wear elbow patches, the trend of the season

What’s old is new again. No longer reserved as the simple quick fix for hole ridden clothing, the leather patches that appeared on leggings by Alexander Wang and H&M in 2010 are now being incorporated as elbow patches into the designs of jackets, blazers, knits, jumpers, and anything else with long sleeves. Over... Continue reading »

VATLE | Hypnotize A/W 2012

VATLE | Hypnotize A/W 2012

Finally, I have some cool pictures to show you guys from the VATLE show; Hypnotize. These photos are shot by the talented Heidi Kvivik Kavli, which you can see plenty more of right here! The style? Hip Hop, of course! Think Notorious B.I.G., Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, hip to the hop, big hair, 90's, lashes to... Continue reading »

Mens Blazer & Sweater + Aztec Print Pants

Mens Blazer & Sweater + Aztec Print Pants

It is finally fall in Los Angeles. We have the gloomy weather, and all I want to do wear oversize clothing, specifically cozy knits and jackets with a cup of hot tea in hand. So I borrowed some pieces from the guys. Wearing mens blazer and sweater – Both from H&M. Found a similar blazer here. My pants are... Continue reading »

a canadian icon- the cougar pillow boot

a canadian icon- the cougar pillow boot

with fall finally arriving i can once again pile on the layers and enjoy all the best parts of fashion, chunky knits, coats and boots - lots of boots.cougar was nice enough to once again let me try out a pair of their boots for fall 11. i fell in love with the brand last year when they sent me a few pairs and i... Continue reading »

The Look: Street Style / Winter Layers

The Look: Street Style / Winter Layers

Temperatures have been dropping around the world- and that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style.Take a cue from these lovely ladies and pair your favorite scarf with a few chunky knits and a cute pair of flat boots/ or converse.  I love the studded jacket & converse in picture three. Maybe a DIY... Continue reading »

natural nursery knits

natural nursery knits

A few days ago I tackled a bit of knitting and here is a small unfinished sample of the results. This time I made a bootie from Natural Nursery Knits: Twenty handknit projects for the new baby by Erika Knight.It's been a while since I knitted anything from a pattern so this is just a sample with cheap yarn. I've never... Continue reading »

Skip the Brushes and Irons With Fashion Week's Most Casual-Cool Updo

Skip the Brushes and Irons With Fashion Week's Most Casual-Cool Updo

When creating the hair look for Rebecca Minkoff's Fall 2012 runway show, Tresemmé celebrity stylist Jeanie Syfu was inspired by the designer's mix-of-textures assemblage of sequins, knits, leathers, and metallics. But she also looked to something beyond the surface, exploring a "woman on a journey of self-discovery."... Continue reading »

Outfits  |  Four Dress Favorites

Outfits | Four Dress Favorites

Good morning everyone! Anthro brings us another set of outfits this morning featuring different types of dresses; from minis and shifts to knits and prints. You can see all the different styles of dresses HERE. I'm really loving Look 1 as I love how this mini fits (REVIEWED HERE in Green) paired with polka dot heels... Continue reading »

NYFW Model Street Style: Cara Delevingne, Hanne Gaby Odiele & More

NYFW Model Street Style: Cara Delevingne, Hanne Gaby Odiele & More

New York Fashion Week continues to heat up with more model street style - famous faces such as Hanne Gaby Odiele, Aline Weber, Cara Delevingne, Daiane Conterato and more were all seen in between shows at the Lincoln Center. Dressed for the cold weather, each girl rocked chunky knits, boots, skinny trousers and... Continue reading »

Next knows Knits.

Next knows Knits.

If there's one place I can trust when it comes to Knitwear, it's NEXT. Their jumpers, cardigans and sweaters are always of great quality, up-to-date with the latest trends, and keep you warm and cosy! With temperatures in Britain dropping, it looks like knitwear is going to be an essential throughout the spring.... Continue reading »

Knits On The Harbour.

Knits On The Harbour.

Zara coat, Witchery knit, Alexander Wang 'Rafael' bag, Alexander Wang 'Colette' sandals, Le Specs 'Runaways' sunglasses This is what I wore on day number two of MBFWA. Stumbled upon this crazily good knit dress in Witchery a few weeks ago and have basically worn it every other day since. Need to go back soon to see if... Continue reading »

At FIT Show, Knits & Lingerie Shine

At FIT Show, Knits & Lingerie Shine

Photo: Getty “FIT is extremely technical so now I feel like I really understand how garments are constructed,” explained FIT student Amanda Robertson after showing her senior thesis collection on the school’s annual catwalk.  ”And it’s very rewarding after four years of working so hard... Continue reading »