Got a cardigan in every color? Blazers offer north face denali clearance the same layering sensibility but add a touch of chic. Plus, blazers are just as versatile as cardigans. They look great with either dresses or denim.
If you like wearing: Lip balm
Felting a sweater:
Turn a felted sweater into a scarf:
1. Decide on length and width of scarf and cut wool accordingly with a rotary cutter, a fabric ruler and a cutting board — remember that once you shrink the wool, there is no unraveling and the wool has an edge, which doesn't need any finishing.
2. Using a sewing machine and invisible thread, use a zig-zag north face clothing sale stitch to piece together strips of material.
Fingerless gloves:
1. Use the sleeves of any felted wool sweater. Decide on length you want your gloves.
2. Cut the sleeve to the desired length.
3. Make a slight hole for the thumb to fight through, then try on for placement and try to avoid the seam. I like to use the buttonhole stitch around the hole for a finished look.
4. To make leg warmers, use the same pattern as the gloves, omitting north face 3 in 1 the hole.
3. Using ribbing (the bottom of a sweater) on the ends gives them a nice, finished look.
1. Use any wool sweaters that are at least 80 percent wool — 100 percent works best. You can find them at a thrift store, or use some old ones taking up space in your closet.
2. Put each sweater in a pillowcase and close the top with a rubber band. This keeps any mess in the pillowcase and out of your washer. Wash on a hot cycle with low water for the longest possible cycle. Use a tiny bit of liquid laundry soap.
3. To shrink the sweater, dry with high heat. You may need to do this twice. You know your sweater has been felted when you can't see any individual stitches.
Once you've washed and dried the wool sweater, any item made from it can be washed and dried in a regular cycle without the pillowcase.
Try: A bold lip color
Cure gray winter doldrums with a bright red or pink lip. To ward off dry lips, look for products that offer moisturizers and SPF protection.
While blue jeans are a classic wardrobe staple, sometimes even the most tried-and-true items can use a little change. In the dreary days of winter, nothing spruces up an outfit like a pop of color. You can do this with sweaters, shoes, or handbags, but why not push the envelope a little further and add some color to your jeans? A lot of local stores are stocking brightly colored denim that makes any ensemble more fun and interesting.
As with any trend, these items need to be worn carefully. Stick with a solid color jean, and stay away from unflattering stripes or patterns. Royal blue and apple red are awesome go-tos, same with turquoise or hot pink. Always pair colorful jeans with more subdued or neutral items, or you risk looking like the spunky sidekick from a Disney channel sitcom. I love the look with a plain white v-neck and drapey black sweater.
