How to Wear Cable Knit for Autumn

I did have plans to give you a lovely post on Funny Face costumes today, but I had a nightmare with saving the pictures. Plan B was to think about cosy snuggly things for autumn, and I made my first ever set on Polyvore - then that all went wrong too! Not a good technology day for me. Instead, here a few other cosy cable knits I've found around the place. The images above and below are from the September issue of Elle Belgium. The bodysuit is from D&G and the knitted skirt and jumper set is from Prada. They both look so warm and soft, and even though I know a cable knit body suit should be complete anathema to me, I can't help but love it.

Of course most of us can't splash out on Prada and D&G for our cold weather wear, so here are some high street and vintage pieces I have found to help with more affordable style inspiration in cable knits this autumn.

Zara has a great selection this season; I am particularly taken with this lovely 70s style a-line skirt:

Zara cable knit flared skirt in pale olive green £29.99

A mannish double-breasted cardi in deep grey:

Grey chunky cable knit double-breasted cardigan/jacket from Zara £59.99

And this fun little 60s style tunic dress (it would look best with a long sleeved tee and tights underneath):

Mustard cable knit mini dress from Zara £29.99

Dorothy Perkins also has some decent socks, cardigans, and sweater dresses, and their prices are always very reasonable.

Dorothy Perkins oatmeal cable knit bobble jumper £28

Topshop has a few trendier alternatives, such as this fantastic red corset:

Topshop cable knit corset top in burgundy £30

 

And these over the knee lace up socks:

Cable knit thigh high socks by Topshop Unique £25

Moving onto our vintage options, I'll naturally plug myself first with this little 50s bobble knit cream cardigan. The buttons are particularly quirky, having a faux wood effect:

1950s vintage bobble cardigan from Penny Dreadful Vintage $60

This little 70s poncho is by no means a cable knit. But I thought it was so much fun I had to share:

1970s vintage heart poncho in brown and yellow from Apricto Baby Baby $50

This ladylike cardigan has a very fine cable knit, great for layering

Vintage Shetland wool cable knit cardigan from Skinny and Bernie $36

And this is a chunkier 'fisherman' type version, good for blustery days and stomping around in leaves:

Chunky vintage aran cardigan from Borough Vintage $68

Finally, here is a handmade artisan option; a luscious looking chunky cable knit capelet in deep red:

Chunky red cable knit capelet $120

Anna Dello Russo for 10 Magazine

Wow. Anna Dello Russo, fashion director at large for Vogue Nippon, really is everywhere at the moment, isn't she? First the blogs loved her, now the weekly magazines have caught onto her style and to top it off she's just been given the cover of the latest issue of 10 magazine. Impressive stuff!
I've gotta admit, her 10 cover did make me laugh when I first saw the picture - crazy pose - but I kind of love it. It's silly and fun and she looks fantastic, don't you think?

As if fashion domination wasn't enough Anna is also looking to take over the charts. Telling WWD "I want to do a record next. Everyone expects me to do a clothes line. It’s too obvious. I want to do the opposite."

Well if Justin Timberlake can call himself a designer why can't Anna Dello Russo make a record? By the looks of her 10 shoot she'd have a wicked album cover!

What do you think of ADR's 10 magazine cover? And her plans to make an album?

Cosy Cable Knits

Ta Dah! I finally managed to work out how to use Polyvore. For something so simple (in concept, if not for my small brain) it is a silly amount of fun to use. Get ready for more collections like this on the blog. You all seem to love cable knits as much as I do so here are some more of my favourite picks; some from the US, some the UK, and across a range of price-points. Really though, this is just a source of inspiration for how you can wear this type of knit - because it is such a deliberately chunky style, you can really go for it in mixing it up in layers and throwing scarves on top. It is quite an outdoorsy look, so for instance the dresses would look great with tights and boots, the cardigan with tweed slacks, scarf and beret. Just imagine kicking through leaves in the park then going home to curl up in an armchair with a cup of tea, good book, and warm scones.

D&G Cable Knit Sweater Dress, $445

Dorothy Perkins Burgundy Cable Knit Dress, 30 GBP

Adam Cable Knit Wool Blend Sweater, $295

Jack Wills Aran Sheringham Cardigan, 129 GBP

Topshop Red Cable Knit Faux Fur Mittens, 16 GBP

Uniqlo Cable Skirt, 15 GBP

Old Navy Blue Cable Knit Tights, $7.99

Cycle High-Heeled Cable Knit Boots, $290

Old Navy Cream Sweater Knit Boots, $20

Old Navy Grey Cable Knit Hobo Bag, $17

Bernstock Speirs Red Cable Pom Pom Beanie, 72 GBP

Echo Design Olive Knit Bobble Scarf, $42

Miso Mauve Cable Scarf, 15 GBP

Zara Mustard Mohair Blanket, 100 EUR

Jean-Marc Fray Art Deco Leather Club Chair

Bone China Cup and Saucer Fortnum & Mason, 35 GBP

Pride and Prejudice, $20

I also just had to show you these two Alexander McQueen cable knit jumper dresses which I came across in my cable search. They are both available online from Browns, and I think they are utterly beautiful. Well out of my price range, but if I had the cash I would snap one up in a jiffy.

Alexander McQueen jersey cable knit print dress £1045

Alexander McQueen long sleeve cable knit dress £1915

Back view of the jumper dress

Fashion Vs. Style

How does one distinguish the fashionable from the stylish? A fashionable lady keeps up with the trends, looks well put together. A stylish lady is not always fashionable, but has X factor...she can have on jeans and a tee and look as cool as the lady with all the current trends. Style to me is something that radiates from within, nothing that can be bought or emulated. Fashion on the other hand, is more of an entity...fashion shows, clothing. Not a direct link to being stylish. Anyway, I think YSL had the right idea when he stated the above. Check out some stylish ladies below. None of them are necessarily wearing whats "now", just what moves them, enjoy ;)

I love all her layers, even with sandals ;)

She stands out, not just cause of the white...

Cool way to deal with a bad hair day.

The truley stylish never have to try hard.

You can tell from behind she's a cool chic.

Loves her.

Hit and Miss of the Week: In Hollywood

There is a rather random lineup this week for the Hit & Miss. It wasn't a big week for premieres but there were a few events taking place in Hollywood which got an interesting turnout. The ELLE Women in Hollywood red carpet had the most A-listers: Gwyneth rocked a gorgeous orange dress, Anna Kendrick also made an impact in a bright shade, and Kate Hudson unfortunately slipped up with her hair and makeup. It's a shame, as her dress was gorgeous.
Over in New York Blake Lively was on the Gossip Girl set in a rather questionable outfit. Serena never looks bad on Gossip Girl, so I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this look - hopefully it comes to life on screen. And in London Freida Pinto was still on a fashion high, looking stunning in a Alexander McQueen frock.

Gwyneth Paltrow: Hit

It’s been a few months since Gwyneth Paltrow has had a serious red carpet moment, so I was relieved to see her back where she belongs, at the ELLE Women in Hollywood Gala this week. Gwyneth went for a chic Calvin Klein dress in a simple shape and let the bright colour do the talking. I’ve always quite liked orange, but it’s a tricky colour to pull off. With her chic strappy sandals and subtle clutch Gwyneth lets the colour be the focus, though, and doesn’t overpower the dress it with flashy accessories. Smart move.

Emma Roberts: Hit

Emma Roberts had a busy week, attending both the Scream Awards and the ELLE Women in Hollywood event. She looked fabulous on both red carpets but it was the Emilio Pucci black lace dress that she wore to the Scream awards that really caught my eye. A LBD can be boring and predictable if worn in the wrong way, but I think Emma wears this look perfectly. Normally I dislike dresses with just one sleeve, but I think the lace number on this design makes the dress so special.

Kate Hudson: So-So

You all know that I’m a massive fan of Kate Hudson; she has always been one of my favourite celebrities and I’m sure it will remain that way. However, I’ve found that this year I haven’t been overly impressed with her style, which is strange. I loved the Prabal Gurung dress that she wore to the Women in Hollywood event this week, but felt the outfit was let down by her messy up-do and casual makeup. Kate, like Cameron Diaz, always keeps it natural on the red carpet, which is why I love her so much, but in this instance I think she went a step too far.
Anna Kendrick: Hit

For a while now I’ve been hoping that Anna Kendrick will pull out a fabulous look, and she did so for the ELLE event. I thought Anna was amazing in Up in the Air but her style failed to wow me over awards season this year. For the red carpet this week she chose a bright asymmetric dress which kept her image young and fun. The nude heels helped to elongate her legs and the hair and makeup hit the perfect note - being glam but effortless at the same time. I hope we see more of this Anna!

Blake Lively: Miss

I’m into Gossip Girl again; despite the fact that the storylines this season are ridiculous and not one character appears to have a working brain cell. But on a Wednesday evening I don’t have the energy for anything else, so Gossip Girl takes over. This week Blake was snapped filming a scene for the show in NYC. Normally I adore Serena’s wardrobe (she definitely gets the best pieces) but this look is far too ‘Avril Lavigne at high school’ for me. Hate the tie, hate the massive badge on her blazer and really hate those thick grey tights with high-waisted plaid shorts. I’m happy to let this look slide though, as in every other GG scene Blake looks phenomenal.

Freida Pinto: Hit

Freida Pinto made a return to the blog last week in a fabulous Stella McCartney dress, and she remained on top form this week. For a premiere at the London Film Festival, this week, Freida wore this beautiful black McQueen dress. I adore the cut-out detail on the sleeves and think the gold embellishment is beautiful. She could have gone for a sexier shoe, but overall I think Freida looked drop dead gorgeous.

What do you make of the week’s looks?

Danielle K, Elina Y, Esther C, Jane S, & Olga K All Wearing Very Sexy Pairs Of Heels

These are pictures of five absolutely beautiful young ladies Danielle K, Elina Y, Esther C, Jane S, & Olga K all wearing very sexy pairs of heels. The girl in the first picture is Danielle K. She wore a very sexy black dress, and on her feet she wore a pair of Silver Patent YSL Ankle Strap Peep-Toe Platform Pumps. The girl in the second picture is Elina Y. She wore a pretty yellow dress, and on her feet she wore a pair of Black Patent YSL 'Tribute' Platform Sandals. The girl in the third picture is Esther C. She wore a black tank top, a very sexy skirt, and on her feet a pair of Black Patent Ankle Strap Peep-Toe Platform Pumps. The girl in the fourth picture is Jane S. She wore a very pretty red dress, and on her feet she wore a pair of Nude Patent Guess 'Hondo' Peep-Toe Platform Pumps.  The girl in the last picture is Olga K. She wore a very sexy pink dress, and on her feet she wore a pair of Black Caged Sandals. I want to thank all five of these lovely ladies for these fantastic pictures. I hope that all of you like them, and enjoy this post.

 

Souce: Hottest Hells

Collection bras million Victoria's Secret

1. 2009-3 million
 

In 2009, Angel Marisa Miller is honored to wear a bra 3 million, 2350 inlaid diamonds all colors, weighing a total of 150 carats. Highlights of the coat is lined to 16 carat diamonds.

2.2008-5 million

In 2008, the bra model Adriana Lima wearing black diamond called, is decorated with 3,575 black diamonds, 117 white diamonds and 34 rubies. The two largest diamonds weighed 100 carats.

3. 2007 to 4.5 million

2007's bra comes with a mosaic panties are full of gems and arms, legs included. Total collections $ 4.5 million worth of diamond, ruby, emerald, yellow sapphire stone.

4. 2006 to 6.5 million

Bra in 2006 of more than 2,000 diamonds, the emphasis is 10 carat diamond is decorated in the middle.

5. 2005 to 12.5 million

Model Gisele Bundchen bring honor to wear underwear Victoria's Secret's most expensive cost $ 12.5 million in 2005. Bra is made of 18K white gold, diamond encrusted 2900, 22 rubies and 101 diamonds larger.

6. 2004-10 million

Model Tyra Banks wears underwear bearing 70 carat diamond at the center, and encrusted with 2900 diamonds and small. After 275 hours, the workers have created manipulated bra worth $ 10 million.

7. 2003

Model Heidi Klum wearing a bra in 2003.

8. 2002

Bra in 2002

9. 2001

Expensive bra in 2001 by Heidi Klum shows