Wednesday, November 6, 2013

How To Hang Your Sweaters Like A Boss!

We all know that you're not supposed to hang your sweaters on a hanger the way you would hang a blouse, or a jacket.  Doing so causes the fabric to stretch and creates those weird little stretched out bumps in the shoulder area - no bueno!!  

Believe it or not, there is an ingenious way that I learned to hang your cozy knits minus the lumpies.  There is absolutely no reason that your sweaters need to be banished to live in sweater boxes, or stuffed in drawers anymore!

Read on to find out how.....


Voilà! So easy peasy right?  Here's a few extra tips:


  • This works for sweaters made from any fabric, even delicates such as cashmere.  Just double check to make sure there's no hidden wrinkles when folding your garment in half.

  • The non slip hangers {with the velvety texture} are usually the best for this but regular ol' plastic ones will do the job just fine!  My fave is the 'Huggable Hangers' from The Container Store {view here}, but I have also found other varieties at Marshalls that are identical for half the price! 

  • If you have an oversized or boxy sweater, the waist part of the sweater may not fit properly when threading it back through the other side.  That's totally ok!  Just let the waist drape over the hanger, and still tuck the sleeve through to prevent the garment from falling off.


Thanks so much for reading!  I appreciate all of your comments / feedback! xx  Miami fashion blogger

Monday, November 4, 2013

Fall Fashion For Warmer Climates

It's not exactly a secret that Autumn is basically non existent here in South Florida.  Still that doesn't deter me from enjoying some of my favorite sweater weather pieces. 

While I would love to wear this outfit with leggings + riding boots, I would be sweltering!  I quickly ditched the idea of black leggings, and paired my oversized cardigan with my favorite black denim shorts instead.   I wanted to keep this look more "Fall" so I opted against wedges, and went with ankle boots instead.  The cute black wool hat pulls double duty as it finishes off my look plus hides my haven't-washed-my-hair-in-three-days roots :)

All it takes is a few clever compromises, and I have a total Fall-worthy outfit that's appropriate for our warmer weather!


Cardigan - J.Crew {here}
Black denim shorts - Siwy {here}
Tank - BP {Under $20! here}
Ankle Boots - Givenchy {here, similar & affordable version here} 
Wool hat - Nordstrom {here}
Lipstick - Revlon 'Ravish Me Red'{here}


Are you chicas experiencing cooler weather yet?  

Friday, November 1, 2013

Fall In Paris

Bonjour ladies!  Earlier this week I found myself day dreaming about a trip to Paris {apparently I was looking through too many photos of Paris Fashion Week}.  Although I've never been to Paris in the Fall, I imagined myself bundled up sipping on café au lait at a charming outdoor cafe, shopping in le triangle d'or, sealing my lock with Adam on Pont de l'Archevêché {Lovers Bridge}, and lounging around in my favorite hotel in Paris 'Hôtel Plaza Athénée'.

Here's a few cute little pieces that make me want to jet off to the City of Lights this weekend.....




Boho wool floppy brimmed hat {here} //  Cashmere Burberry scarf in a beautiful rich hue {here} //  My all time favie Jo Malone scent {view here} //  Adorable 'Bonjour' beanie {Under $25! Here} //  Essential crossbody bag for touring around the city {info found here & affordable version here} //  Cute texting gloves adorned with glam accents {here} //  Perfect cluster earrings that will take you from day to night {found here} //  Classic & feminine oversized sunnies {here} //  Cute + affordable foldable flats can be stashed in your bag and used when your feet get tired {view here} //  Seriously adorable C'est la Vie iphone case {here} //  Versatile Sam Edelman boots w/ an edge {here} //  Darling cozy fox socks {Under $10! Here} //  This timeless Acne angora blend sweater is an investment but you'll wear it for years to come {view here & affordable version found here}
Miami fashion blogger

What do you girls think?  Any particular pieces that grab your attention?  Some of the small items would make for great stocking stuffers :)
Miami fashion blogger
 

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