Capuchine
[x-posted at Two Pointy Sticks]
Boy, B.B. King is right: time really is a thief!. When I was young, I barely took notice of time passing. In fact, in retrospect, time seemed to move along at the same speed as me (if not slower - like those last few nervous minutes waiting for the bell to end the last school day before summer - excruciatingly i n t e r m i n a b l e). But now it seems that I wake up on most days and schlepp through a never-ending to-do-list, only to get up the next day and do it all over again. And in the back of my mind there's an echo that always seems to be wondering: where's all the time gone?
Like this morning, it's actually dawned on me that it's already the end of summer. And I've barely broken the seal on my sunscreen bottle! So here it is... me saying a last goodbye to the summer...
Of course, before this post gets too melancholy, there's always an upside to the start of fall, and that's the chance to break out all the glorious fall clothing we've had tucked away for months. As much as I love the spring and summer, my favourite clothing season is by far autumn/winter. And my favourite piece of the moment is... the sweater dress! I love love love the sweater dress.
And this year it seems to have made an even bigger comeback than usual, on the runways and your local neighbourhood pavements. They're shorter, hipper, and not at all like the wrap-yourself-in-a-shapeless-rug sort of seasons past. Paired with boots (or booties, which, though not my thing, look great on some people), chunky heels or wedges, the sweater dress is a go-everywhere item. It's wrinkle-free, it's warm, and it's stylish. The holy trinity of fall/winter travel dressing, as far as I'm concerned. And so much the better when it suits more than one mood...
Having said that, now I can finally tell you what became of this little pile of pieces:
Introducing... the sweater dress, Capuchine (in Estelle, 100% cashmere; colourway - Orion):
The hood, or capuche, is easily removable, allowing for the quick transition between dressy and a sportier look.
The pattern is in the finishing stages now, but since it's so chilly in the mornings now, I couldn't wait to do the little show and tell! :)
Boy, B.B. King is right: time really is a thief!. When I was young, I barely took notice of time passing. In fact, in retrospect, time seemed to move along at the same speed as me (if not slower - like those last few nervous minutes waiting for the bell to end the last school day before summer - excruciatingly i n t e r m i n a b l e). But now it seems that I wake up on most days and schlepp through a never-ending to-do-list, only to get up the next day and do it all over again. And in the back of my mind there's an echo that always seems to be wondering: where's all the time gone?
Like this morning, it's actually dawned on me that it's already the end of summer. And I've barely broken the seal on my sunscreen bottle! So here it is... me saying a last goodbye to the summer...
Of course, before this post gets too melancholy, there's always an upside to the start of fall, and that's the chance to break out all the glorious fall clothing we've had tucked away for months. As much as I love the spring and summer, my favourite clothing season is by far autumn/winter. And my favourite piece of the moment is... the sweater dress! I love love love the sweater dress.
And this year it seems to have made an even bigger comeback than usual, on the runways and your local neighbourhood pavements. They're shorter, hipper, and not at all like the wrap-yourself-in-a-shapeless-rug sort of seasons past. Paired with boots (or booties, which, though not my thing, look great on some people), chunky heels or wedges, the sweater dress is a go-everywhere item. It's wrinkle-free, it's warm, and it's stylish. The holy trinity of fall/winter travel dressing, as far as I'm concerned. And so much the better when it suits more than one mood...
Having said that, now I can finally tell you what became of this little pile of pieces:
Introducing... the sweater dress, Capuchine (in Estelle, 100% cashmere; colourway - Orion):
The hood, or capuche, is easily removable, allowing for the quick transition between dressy and a sportier look.
The pattern is in the finishing stages now, but since it's so chilly in the mornings now, I couldn't wait to do the little show and tell! :)
posted by Axelle at 6:27 AM
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