Monday, November 29, 2010 at 7:50AM Happily Ever Après
D&G, Rag & Bone and D&G, Fall 2010 - photos courtesy style.com
If you grew up in Kitchener, you might remember the Lady Who Never Skied. She was tall, blonde and beautiful and would literally pose in front of the chalet for hours in over-the-top ski outfits and full lipstick. There she was, every single Saturday, heavily made up eyes lifted towards the top of the hill, as if half expecting Elmer Olsen himself to come swooshing down Mic Mac. In all of my years, I never once saw her actually put on a pair of skis but boy could she ever rock a fuschia fur-trimmed one-piece. Next to the model, nothing brings to mind the après-ski experience as much as my Fair Isle sweaters. This season, interpretations of the classic print are everywhere and whether you like to hit the slopes or not, these cozy knits are fun, pretty and surprisingly grown-up. As the Lady Who Never Skied knew only too well, being able to carve is really only a small piece of the equation, as long as you look the part. Real Life Runway Tip: A chunky Fair Isle sweater can easily make you look frumpy if you go baggy on the bottom. Try a short, flowy skirt with opaque tights and booties or dark skinny jeans and you'll make snowflakes and reindeer look downright sexy. Seriously.
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Reader Comments (4)
Sarah you crack me up. Seriously I love the way you write your blog. You and yes only you make me want to buy a reindeer sweater - just hope I can look as beautiful as the Lady Who Never Skied when I don it. I doubt it, but you make me feel like I could actually pull it off! Keep writing and making me giggle. Seriously you are the best blogger around!
The Lady Who Never Skiied owned Seasons :) While I believe she did make the odd foray down Tenderfoot, it was her furry headband collection that held our attention. And still sticks in our minds all these years later!!!
I remember The Lady as well. The outfit that instantly sprang to mind was a silvery jumpsuit, accessorized with fur, of course. Never actually saw her in action, but she looked good standing still.
The Fair Isle knits just conjure up visions of cozy chalets, crackling fires, and hot chocolate after an exhilirating day on the snowy slopes.
Skol!
I remember The Lady as well. The outfit that instantly sprang to mind was a silvery jumpsuit, accessorized with fur, of course. Never actually saw her in action, but she looked good standing still.
The Fair Isle knits just conjure up visions of cozy chalets, crackling fires, and hot chocolate after an exhilirating day on the snowy slopes.
Skol!