fashion funnies: how not to wear a sweater...

especially a disney sweater...

posted by a friend on facebook yesterday...had to share...

enjoy your weekend! may it be stylish and fun!

men's corner: oxblood for men...

yesterday...i posted about the big color for fall..."oxblood"...and of course i showed different ways of incorporating it into your wardrobe...this is a great color for fall...and men...you can ease into it as well...here are some lovely examples...

cole haan 'air morris' casual wingtip
nordstrom

and if you are not a wingtip type of guy...how about trading out wearing regular jeans or khaki's for some gorgeous "colored" cords...such as these...

vintage cord in slim-straight fit
j crew

  add a bit of oxblood in the way of a nice textured belt...

allen edmonds 'manistee" brogue leather belt
nordstrom

  a gorgeous tie...would spice up your worn once or twice shirts...

burberry london woven silk tie
nordstrom

what a great color for a sweater...pick your poison...cashmere...wool...

elbow-patch crewneck sweater
banana republic

and of course...don't forget the socks...oxblood seen in paisley...polka dot and stripes!

men's corner: it's in the details...

sweater season is still in full force...and yet...most are being marked down in department stores...as they get ready for spring inventory...so if you are needing to stock up on a few more...get thee to the store now!

but don't just stop and peruse over the solid colors...while they all have their place in your wardrobe...sometimes...it is the tiniest of details that make a sweater that much more special...

how about a bit of color blocking?

etro v-neck sweater

an interesting border & pocket adds some nice interest...

rag & bone 'franklin' crewneck sweater

or go for a button down cardigan...

7 diamonds 'karlstad' cardigan sweater

photo source: nordstrom.com

men's corner: spruce up the sweater...

fall is definately the start of the season where we pull out the cozy sweaters...and for men...well...this should be no exception...but...if you are one who always falls back on the solid black, grey or navy blue sweater...come on...let's spruce it up a bit this year...

stripes are always fun...as in this lovely piece...still grey...but with some interest...


dolce & gabbana turtleneck sweater
nordstrom

if you see those stripes...and think...a bit too much for me...go for a smaller version of stripes...still with some great interest...don't you think?

cashmere v-neck sweater in jetty stripe
j. crew

they say "it's all in the details..." as this lovely sweater (cardigan) shows...not your old boring sweater...how easily put together this sweater looks...

toggle shawl-collar cardigan
j. crew

and if all these stripes & toggles make you dizzy...then at least go for one or two sweaters in this years lovely jewel tones...plenty to choose from...

merino v-neck sweater
gap

baby...it's cold outside...

and "the savvy chic boutique" is going to feature coats & sweaters this coming weekend...and the best part?? all at 50% off...so come in out of the cold...and grab yourself a new coat...sweater...or two...or three...lots of styles...lots of designers...and lots of color...oh...and did i mention all at 50% off?

so grab a friend or two...and come on by...and pick up some deals on some fabulous "one of a kind" pieces...

featured items...
mara khodara from new york (european designs)
imma cashmere
designer's corner
hallet sweater art

and so much more! hope to see you!

Three Days Only

Thursday, January 13
Noon - 5 pm

Friday, January 14
Noon - 5 pm

Saturday, January 15
11 am - 4 pm

319 Primrose Rd (upstairs)
Burlingame, Ca

featuring hallet sweater art...

and here is one more sneak peak to "the savvy chic event" starting tomorrow december 3rd thru december 12 in burlingame, ca...hallet sweater art...is...in a word...fabulous! here is a tiny sampling...although the boutique is fully stocked with lots of colors...and lots of styles...

if you are close to the avenue...pop in and see all the wonderful pieces...and yes...even these are at 40% off...great for those on your shopping list...and maybe...even one for yourself...that is...if you've been good this year... =)

the savvy chic event
319 primrose rd (upstairs)
12/3 - 12/12
10am to 6pm

curing the winter blues...

there's nothing like a new outfit to cure the cold-weather doldrums...why not give yourself a mid-winter wardrobe lift by adding a bright, colorful sweater? as an added bonus...late-winter clearance sales might help you find a terrific bargain...

colors such as cobalt blue...fuchsia...bright red...and sunny yellow look great this time of year over a favorite black pant or skirt...you certainly won't be committing any crimes of fashion with muted colors such as olive green...mustard...or cinnamin...but the brighter colors look especially crisp and fresh against the winter landscape and can do wonders for your phyche...

sweaters...

the original "sweater" was a thick wool blanket used by stablehands at the end of the nineteenth century to make racehorses perspire during training exercises...

draped over the likes of lana turner...



known as the "sweater" girl...



and grace kelly...it induced perspiration in a decidely different population...



sweaters are infinitely flexible....they can be thick and woolly...warming men and women alike on snowy winter weekends...

or, as coco chanel discovered...they can be feminine and subdued...like the cashmere twin-set you substitute for a suit jacket...changing your look from hard power to soft sophistication...

beaded sweaters and cashmeres with exquisite buttons say luxury...and have shown up at elegant evening parties and fashionable resorts for decades...paired with dress-up fabrics like chiffon, satin and silk taffeta...

isn't this one a charmer?? found in fast eddie's retro rags... i love its simplicity...AND it is still available...if you are a sz small... i would check out the whole site...as there are a lot of lovely vintage sweaters...and so much more...



and then there are the everyday sweaters made from cotton, linen, wool and fleece...which serve a remarkable range of activities...from tea with grandma to trekking in the dolomites...

but just as i feel your good china should be used more often than just for that once a year "special" occasion...same with your sweaters...pull out the cashmere...the beaded sweaters...and pair it with your favorite jeans...instant chic!