fair isle

Again, just when I think I’m stepping away from preppy, I’ll pick up something like this.

Fair isle to me is preppy and classic and part retro and very much winter. I also think it is hard to come by. I remember a few years ago, I was desperate for a sweater and I only happened upon one in the back sale room of Madewell. But it seems like luck would strike again as I stumbled upon this one and this one, which is already double my odds compared to last time. I’ll take it.

Gap sweater (a good one on sale) | J.Crew Factory gingham | Madewell denim (great new version) | Converse sneakers

images by Annie Jagoditz