Fashion Week Outfit, Feat. Qi Cashmere and Craft & Culture

With February's New York Fashion Week just around the corner, I thought I would show you my favorite outfit from last fashion week. I was lucky enough to work with two amazing brands to pull the outfit together (Qi Cashmere and Craft & Culture), and the result was one really excited me. Check it out!

The sweater from Qi Cashmere is beautiful. The material is lightweight but very warm, and the knit and fit are perfect. It's great for dressing up or hanging out in a pair of jeans in, and it's something I'll be able to wear for many seasons to come.

The amazing necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece by designer Meghann Sommer. I saw it online and I wanted it instantly. What it didn't expect was that it would weigh a ton (it has a leather strap that goes around your neck instead of a chain), but getting to wear something so special was worth it!  I love statement pieces, and the ones Meghann makes are incredible. I really hope to buy some of her pieces one day.

The lip color I used is really cool product from OCC Cosmetics called Lip Tar. I love it because it can be applied as light or as heavy as you want, and it wears for a long time. The product comes in the tiniest little tube, but it lasts for months because very light application is encouraged. The rusty red color I used is called Starling. 

Craft & Culture also let me borrow this beautifully simple necklace from designer Fail to wear. It's such a sweet little piece! It's so comfortable that you forget you're wearing it. 

And, of course, bloopers. 

Amazing Looks from Jessica Leclere's Graduate Collection

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I'm was blown away when I saw these intricate, beautiful pieces created by Jessica Leclere. It completely proves that little details are what make design! I'm looking forward to seeing her future work.

The Traveler

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Loving these moody shots. The Faye Dunaway/1930's/Bonnie and Clyde inspiration is awesome.

Visit to Qi Cashmere, Part 1

A rainbow of sweaters by Qi!

You know how there are just some brands that you adore, and you stalk their website often and dream of one day having a jacket or accessories from that brand? For some people, it's Chanel. For others, that brand is Gucci or Balmain. For me, it's Qi Cashmere. I'm a huge lover of cashmere and wool in general (if you missed my outfit post for We Love Wool, see it here). I really love Qi Cashmere, because of their gorgeous designs and quality clothes. So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I was invited to visit their offices and see the Spring 2012 collection myself during Fashion Week! So without further delay, here is what I liked best at Qi.

They have the prettiest clothing label I have ever seen.

I wanted to kidnap this skirt and wear it right away. The color, pleats, length, it's just so now.

There's nothing wrong with a hole or two, especially when it's arty and in an unexpected place.

I loved the shine in the knit! (Which is also featured in the previous photo.)

I couldn't get over just how much I loved this sweater! While I liked it in photos, I loved it in person. Something about the two colors knitted together was really gorgeous to me.

More duel-colored loveliness. *sigh*

If you're like me, it can be hard to find chic hoodies that look great and don't have "AMERICAN EAGLE" splattered across the chest. So I really appreciated the concept of this simple white knit hoodie. I really need one of these in my life.

I love the sleeve on this!

These stripes were so lovely, and I liked that they change in width throughout the shirt.

I have been in love with slits ever since Alexander Wang and Celine started doing them not too long ago, and I liked the fact that some of the sweaters had them! Holes, slits...this whole collection makes me want to cut up everything I own.

Mmmmmm. Cashmere.

Patches make me happy.

 Two of the intricate knits featured in the collection...

 Thanks so much to Qi for letting me come in and check out the collection, and thanks to the lovely Kosi for being so helpful! In part two, I'll show you Ainsley, another line by Qi that I posted about here a while back . Which piece of the collection is your favorite? Have a Lovely weekend, Lovelies!

I Feel A DIY Coming On...

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I found this Clements Ribeiro cardigan on Net-A-Porter this week and I instantly in love. Sadly, the price tag doesn't love me back ($1250!) which makes me resort to one of my favorite things, DIY!  I can't wait to sew some lace appliques to my favorite cardigans! 

The Galaxy Print Sweater That I Want More Than Air

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I don't care if it's a man's sweater. I don't care if it's the middle of July. I don't care if it's not in my size. I don't care how much it is. This galaxy sweater must be mine, and I don't care what I have to do to get it. (Okay, well, maybe I care just a little bit.)

PS. I found it at Opening Ceremony!!! See it here. I also found the T shirt version of it here.   Why they don't make this print for his woman's line, I'll never know.

Hanneli

I love this look from Hanneli! So simple and so chic.

Just as a heads-up if you're a fan of Burberry's Acoustic series! I got to interview one of their featured singers, Misty Miller! She's got a wonderful voice and you can see the interview I did with her here!

Have a lovely weekend, lovelies!