Category Archives: Sweaters

Hope – Neon & Paisley (6.5.12)

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Maybe I am not fashiony enough, but I would play it safer with these pieces. I’m all for mixing patterns and colors, but the paisley skirt with the muted tones in there….wouldn’t this look fresh and on trend with a crisp white blouse? Keep the big necklace, although I might pick a different one. And same with the top. Let’s face it, neon isn’t the easiest to wear unless it’s in the form of a bikini with a rockin’ tan, but Hope really can wear this little neon sweater and manage to look even brighter. I would have just liked to have seen it with some white pants like the ones Steffy was wearing today. But maybe I’m being boring. In any case. here are the Real Deal pieces if you want to copy the look entirely, or break it up. You know where my vote is:
The Real Deal

Available at J Crew: Raj Paisley Skirt, $139,$89.99
The Real Deal

Available at J Crew: Tippi Sweater, $72.50

Madison – Sequin Striped Sweater (3.23)

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Madison walks into the room during all the high drama of the ‘Hope is a Fraud’ scandal, and BAM, there she is with her flash of sweater! Pink sequin stripes oh my. Go Madison, add some sparkle to your step.

This number is by J Crew and sorry folks, all sold out. But a few Real World options below you might like:

The Real Deal

Available at J Crew: Striped Sequin Sweater, $79.99 (Sold Out)

Available at Old Navy: Crew Neck Sweater, $32.94, $12.99

Available at Mango: Sequin T, $49.90, $29.99

Dr Stacy Barton- Grey Fringe Cardi (3.20)

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This cozy all season cardi certainly gives off a safe, comforting vibe as Miss Hope reveals her darkest anxieties. This Real Deal one is a little longer in the front than in the back, with the fringe running down the front only. It is a nice soft heather grey that can be worn with anything. I’m a little fringed out but if it is your thing here are a couple of options for you:

Available at Zappos: Rebecca Taylor, Fringe Cardi, $295, $162.99

Available at Bluefly: Acrobat hooded fringe cardi, $150, $56.97

Taylor – Camel cardigan with leather and gold clasps (3.8)

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Look, I think Taylor is gorgeous. She has been one of my faves on B&B since years and years ago, but I’m not sure if this cardigan is doing anything for her. The chunkier knit, and over-sized leather fastenings and hardware on front… I don’t think do her any favors. Maybe if this was a longer slim fit, then it would work. But the box shape, mmmm, not sure. The color is great with her dark/ tan dimensional hair color though. I think the necklace choice of a chunky gold link is a perfect choice that ties in well with the over-sized features. I think this sweater may look better on Katie with a super skinny jean and platform heels. The sweater looks very, very Ralph Lauren. Here are some versions as well as her chunky necklace:

Available at Revolve Clothing: Cardi, $170, $89

Available at Nordstrom: Carlson Toggle Cardigan, $79, $19.97
Accessory

Available at CUSP: Michael Kors link necklace, $175
Accessory

Available at Bloomingdales: Ralph Lauren Equestrian necklace, $78

Hope – Striped Sweater (3.9)

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Hope is wearing her Ernie sadness sweater today at therapy. We all have a sadness sweater don’t we? (I do, but I generally never wear it out into public). Interesting…rust and navy nautical striping with a poppy red widow’s peak crew collar. Over-sized and slouchy with her 80’s style jeans, definitely a sadness sweater. The Real Deal is by Madewell, and sorry sold out. Here are a few versions if you want to get creative with this take on the nautical look:

Available at Neiman Marcus: Tory Burch cashmere striped sweater, $375 (sold out)

Available at J Crew: $108, $74.99

Available at Mango: $59.90

Steffy- Fringe Sweater (Feb 6)

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(Update 3.8) While researching some other outfits I came across the original of this sweater by french designer Isabel Marant
http://www.isabelmarant.tm.fr/collections-fw1112.php

The sweater is no longer available, but the spring line looks actually very interesting so hopefully we will see Steffy in some of her designs.

I can’t make this blog all about me and what I like, because if I did this ‘hideous sweater award recipient’ would never make the cut. It is unusual though and I’m sure people would like to know where to buy it. Steffy looks very sad here, some say it’s because of her breakup with Liam, I think it’s because of her sweater.

Speaking of sad, I am sad to report I searched for hours, literally hours trying to find this beauty, with no luck. Maybe it’s a sample that never made it to production. However…I do like the nordic or native large scale print over the bulk knit. I’ll be honest though, I hate the fringe. It may work for some though, so maybe you can embellish it yourself with a Sunday craft project on one of these real world options. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

The Real Deal

Available at : Isable Marant

Available at Shopbop.com: Free People sweater, $118, $77.99