February Musings: knitting and new-old style icon

I feel like sharing my recent ideas and ramblings.

Knitting patterns.
I’m still feeling my knitting out for the year. I rediscovered some patterns in my library.
1: bulky weight oversized cocoon. Easy to wear. Cozy. We are nearing spring and summer, so I likely wouldn’t finish in time for this season. It’s a pattern I’ve owned for 10ish years? Maybe time to make it.
2: also bulky weight. Love the T shape! Little worried the cabling across the chest with heavy yarn would be a no-no with my current bust size.
3. Loooove! Can we say cozy glam sexy? And it’s a very simple knit, believe it or not.
4. Vintage goodness. My new chestnut brown yarn is the right weight for this. I’m very tempted.
5. Another long-time pattern I’ve adored. I feel this would flatter my shape a lot. Drapey. Sensual. Mmmmm!

Style inspiration
I rediscovered Liv Tyler. Several years ago, my image consultant friend told me Liv was my style soul sister. I love her so much. There is a slight freshness and retro/vintage vibe to her. I just love how she has worn clothes during motherhood too. I’m not sure if she is quite exotic or maximal enough for me? But that’s something I can easily add with my own accessories and such.

Things I see is her use of simple, well tailored, narrow/straight leg slacks. Fresh floral heels. Well tailored coats. Jumpsuits galore. (Something I could replicate with matching top and pant??) Beanies. Feminine dresses. Ked/Chuck style low profile tennis shoes. Lots of neutrals and darks. Decent amount of florals.

We’ll see if I move toward a less sultry look.

Thank you for indulging my ramblings and musings. xo

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2 months ago

Zaeobi

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Veteran

You're so talented to be able to knit these gorgeous patterns - love the first two in particular! But all I can manage is sewing too long hems & buttons, lol!

I think it doesn't necessarily have to be 'either/ or' when it comes to your style direction - I actually have two different variations of my style moniker on my profile to account for casual VS formal situations. Could that work for you?
e.g. Liv Taylor-esque MOTG everyday
+ More sensually maximal for evening?

Jaime

What a great source of style inspo for you Ket! I totally see it!

cat2

Ket, off topic, but you mentioned some Rebecca Taylor patterns you liked. They are indeed going out of business, so if there are any you still want, you might want to snap them up.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

What Jaime said!

I can SO see YOUR LOOK in these inspiration pics

Joy

I like #4 for the season and for this yarn.

Runcarla

LOVE Liv Taylor and her style. Admirable icon.

Ket

Zaeobi, I love your reminder to let my style be both/and <3 That is so good! I don't know why I get stuck in either/or thinking, but sometimes I still do. As for evening.. I love the suggestion. We rarely go out in the evening though. When we do, it's as a family to a local tap house. I've dressed up for it before and I'm nearly always overdressed for the setting and occasion. I don't mind but I also am conscious of pushing the boundary too far where I alienate myself.

Thank you, Jaime!!! I might play more with some Live Taylor style.

Cat2, totally an okay topic for me She actually has published very few knitting patterns and I own all that I want. However, I don't own her sewing patterns. Those are in small number; I may try to source those soon. So thank you for the reminder!

Angie, I am squealing with delight!! It's very affirming and lovely to hear that. Thank you, dear lady <3

Thank you, Joy! I really love that cardigan and have for some time. So I'll have to see about knitting it up this year.

Carla, oh yay! Another Liv fan! Waiting to see how I implement her style this year... I feel I vacillate between boho and cleaner more retro/vintage inspired looks. Lately I'm just wanting a bit cleaner, fresher feel. I love boho but I started to feel weighed down or burned out. So... to be continued!

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