Falling for Fair Isle

The other day I mentioned I had been searching for the perfect Fair Isle items to add to my holiday wardrobe.  Well, I've actually been thinking about this since October when I saw the Sally Hansen Nail Effects patterns for the 2011 Holiday collection.

I may have found my perfect items in this tunic and sweater coat from Macy's.

I love Fair Isle in red and white, so that was my first criteria.  When paired with black (and on major sale), this sweater tunic will be great with leggings and boots.

And I'm going to wear it with the Plaid About You decals, plus some saucy red gloves.

And while I wasn't looking for a new cozy cardigan, this Tommy Hilfiger piece was so perfect in pattern and shape, that I couldn't resist.   I mean, what is more holiday-ish than these snowflakes?

And yes, the matchy-matcherson in me is probably going to wear the Snow Bunny decals with it.  Or maybe Peppermint Twist (the candy cane stripe design).

While I have a soft spot for these patterns and pieces on their own, even better is that they combine my two themes for the season.  They fit into the "Clean College Prep" style while using the "Chromatic French" color scheme.

Perfect!

Zara Is Winning My Heart

I've been smitten with Zara for a while.  Sadly, each time I go to New York, I run out of time to really shop there in person.  And, because I live in Fashion Exile (aka North Carolina), we  don't have a Zara here.

When I 've seen adorable items like this pink boyfriend blazer, I have had to track it down on Ebay (and hell, yes, I tracked this baby down).

But now we who are in the boonies (apparently), need suffer no more.  Zara is online!!!

YEAH!

And yes, I had to jump on and grab some items.  I dithered too long and two dresses I liked ran out but that just helped me narrow my cart down a bit.

First I bought a "basic" that I had on the Needed list for Fall/Winter... a cable knit sweater dress in black.  Simple but perfect for jazzing up a number of ways.

Then this whimsical tee caught my eye.  I'm so wearing this under a brown corduroy blazer and jeans. 

And my last item of the day was this snazzy red polka-dot blazer.  It's going to transition through Fall, be perfect with my "Chromatic French" theme and will probably still be kicking around in summer too (maybe I'll need an Americana theme for 2012)

Since items run out fast (especially on day one), I think this is going to be a daily stop for me.

Did you nab any Zara Day One delights?

With a Fringe

I was not a good girl last night and didn't plan out my outfit for the next day as I have been doing. Consequently, I was late and had no idea what to wear. So I grabbed something almost too easy - a sweater dress, fun tights and mary janes.

But when you're wearing these Bebaroque fringe tights, you don't have to get too fancy.

Black sweater dress - Target

Fuschia Roxy tights - Bebaroque

Absolute black patent mary janes - Facade

Ensemble du Jour

The Outfit

It's been raining and it's cold and blustery, so I needed something warm and snuggly. But after feeling so cranky yesterday, I wanted something that made me feel strong and kind of hot.

The dress was simple, a short black sweater dress and I'm in all black and white but the accessories are unique so they stood out.


1-7-08 by Princess Poochie

I wore my Paraphernalia Poochie necklace and at least four people asked me where they could get pieces for themselves. Can you blame them? I adore Paraphernalia!




When I was in Asheville I found a new lingerie store and bought two cool pairs of stockings. One pair were baby blue fishnets and the other were these fleur de lis lace stockings.




I wanted to wear the lace stockings to add some additional pattern as well as great a more feminine counterpoint to my kick-ass Ann Demeulemeester boots. I love these boots way too much.




I don't think I've ever had a pair of shoes that make me feel as powerful and cool as these do.




They are once in a lifetime type shoes so I'm glad I have them. I took a ton of photos of them too.

On IFB forums there was a discussion today about how people go ga-ga over simple outfits and fierce heels but I think these flat boots are making me more excited than heels are right now.

You will be seeing more of these!

Election Day Outfit

On this very important day, inspite of it being dreary rainy dismal day, I got out there to vote. I hope you did too.

In addition to my favorite accessory of the day I wore a black sweater dress from Target, my pink Lou Lou Loves You bow, Nine west Naples booties and (more) funky tights.


11-4-08 Election Day Outfit by Princess Poochie

I love these bows! Now I need some matching knickers. ; )



Aren't these tights crazy? They're from Target and I luv them. One thing I have to say about Target's tights... they're very soft, almost slippery. They had these in all pink and black but I like the sporadic pink within the white and black.



Did you wear anything special when you went out to vote today?

Ensemble du Jour

The Outfit
Well, the color palette is out in force this week. Today is a much nicer day - sunny but crisp - so I'm wearing my Gap cashmere stripe-y sweater dress, black tights and my black satin Nine West booties. Exactly what I envisioned for my Fall/Winter wardrobe.




I'm so glad I bought these. They're very versitile.



The Focal Point
For those on the outside, I'm sure it's all about the stripes, but for me on the inside it's all cozy, soft comfort.

Mmmmm... snuggly.