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July 12, 2006
Knitting fashion
I saw The Devil Wears Prada last weekend. I really enjoyed it - great clothes and shoes, and I think everyone can relate to having a demanding boss or difficult job from time to time (hopefully not as bad as the main character's, though!)
I'm sure the point of the movie was not to make me more interested in fashion, but it kind of did. (I promise, I'm still the same sweet Zarah you know and love, not a workaholic maniac.) Anyway, I zipped over the the Vogue website today and noticed that you can sign up for several free rss feeds. I clicked on the "fashion trends" one, and what showed up in my bloglines but an article about new cable knits for fall!
At this point in my knitting, I'm still trying to master technique and fot, but it certainly doesn't hurt the wearability of a sweater to have it coincide with what a famous designer is doing. I am no trendsetter when it comes to fashion, but my experience living in Spain (where the shops are a little more fashion-forward) taught me that "designer" looking clothes will still be stylish for normal Americans a good five years after the fact. Anyway, it's no big revelation but just a interesting thought.
PS - Speaking of fashion, don't forget the 3rd season of Project Runway starts tonight!
Posted by zarah at July 12, 2006 6:11 AM
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Good to know that my cabling obsession fits in with the high fashion!
Posted by: Jennifer at July 12, 2006 8:39 AM
Yea! Project Runway!!! Even Norm gets a kick out of the characters they've had on that show:D It's fun to see what they come up with.
Posted by: Lana at July 12, 2006 10:31 AM
I really want to see that movie. I read the book and have heard good things about the movie. I'm glad to know that cables are in fashion for the fall. I can get a lot of justification out of knitting some sweaters.
Posted by: Stephanie at July 12, 2006 11:54 AM
Hey man. Basically you just show up and if they have time then they'll do you. You might want to call or go by a day in advance to make sure. As far as I know they'll put your name down! Just beware they tend to like to "experiment" on you. Tell them if you want a more conservative look. Whatcha been up to?
Posted by: Bethany Coffey at July 12, 2006 6:09 PM
I want to see that movie! Although I no longer have the budget, I like to think there's a "fashion plate" hiding somewhere inside me. I just know I have an inner fashionista!
I am not ashamed to admit that I am addicted to Project Runway! I TiVo's it & am going to watch it first chance I get!
Posted by: kelly at July 12, 2006 9:23 PM
Cool! That movie made me feel totally unglamorous. Then I read the book and I felt slightly better after she describes the searing pain that goes along with Jimmy Choos. I recommend the book, btw. It's just different enough from the movie plot to keep it interesting.
Posted by: Sarah at July 18, 2006 1:56 PM
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