I have always loved Fair Isle sweaters and became completely obsessed with them when I saw Megan Fox in one a few years ago in a magazine, but had no clue where the name Fair Isle came from until I looked it up via The Google yesterday. The Google always seems to answer my questions when I become curious…
Did you know that Fair Isle is a knitting technique? (Probably, I’m just behind…) Fair Isle knitting is where stitches are knit alternately in different colors. And guess WHAT?! Fair Isle was named after Fair Isle (go figure?!?!?!), which is a small island in Scotland. Fair Isle became well-known in the 1920s when the Prince of Wales (Edward VIII) wore Fair Isle sweaters/sweater tanks to golfing events and out and about. Thank you Google for taking me to the answers. Now I know, and I apologize if the rest of you already knew this! On a final note: now I really want to go back to Scotland…
Fair Isle Wrap Sweater, Forever 21 (OLD, but similar here) :: Coral Jeans, ZARA (Similar here) :: Ruffle Blouse, Primark (Similar here) :: Booties, Steve Madden via DSW (Similar here) :: Bracelet, Boutique in Italy (Similar here) :: Name Plate Necklace, Etsy (Buy here) :: OPI La Paz-Itively Hot
41 Comments
Rachel
February 12, 2013 at 7:05 AMFair Isle reminds me of winter- always! This one is very pretty, and your makeup looks gorgeous!
Jenny
February 12, 2013 at 7:55 AMHa ha ha, I too have a love for Fair Isle, but don’t worry, I only learned that it was a knitting technique back in the Fall when I also used ‘The Google’ to find that out. 🙂 You look adorable and so perfect for a wintery day!
xo Jenny
http://www.crazystylelove.com
Amy
February 12, 2013 at 7:55 AMI had no idea there was so much meaning behind fair isle! You look adorable in this sweater and I’m loving the color of the jeans.
xo Amy
Ginny
February 12, 2013 at 8:43 AMVery pretty Rachel 🙂 I really like how you’ve styled it too 🙂
Ginny
mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com
Lynn
February 12, 2013 at 9:22 AMCute sweater! Those boots are fabulous as well!
XO Your Lifestyle Upgrade
Bethie the Boo
February 12, 2013 at 9:23 AMI love this! I have always found Fair Isle sweaters to be really cute, but I’ve never had one. I absolutely love how you styled yours!
Ashley
February 12, 2013 at 10:44 AMLove Fair Isle! And I love how you’ve paired it with coral skinnies. 🙂
-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com
Alyssa
February 12, 2013 at 10:48 AMYour makeup looks flawless here, Rachel! I love this look 🙂
Rachel
February 12, 2013 at 10:50 AMAwww thanks darling! I like the weekends when I can spend a bit more time “perfecting” my make up before going out. During the week… I am usually in a rush from sleeping in haha!
Briseidy
February 12, 2013 at 10:52 AMlove your sweater! you look amazing! great photos 🙂
Julie, from prosecco to plaid
February 12, 2013 at 11:28 AMYou look so pretty! Love the pop of color in the pants. xo, Julie
two birds
February 12, 2013 at 12:01 PMwhat a cute sweater…and thanks for the lesson! you learn something new every day! i also love your boots!
Sofia
February 12, 2013 at 12:52 PMBeautiful look on you.
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Sofia
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Rachel
February 12, 2013 at 12:59 PMVery pretty, and so perfect for February!
Sharon
February 12, 2013 at 1:04 PMThanks for the little Fair Isle lesson! Your sweater looks SO warm and comfy! These photos are gorgeous with all the snow around.
-Sharon
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Anonymous
February 12, 2013 at 7:37 PMSuper cute outfit! I love that Fair Isle Wrap and the color of your pants.
-Vogue&Heels
vogueandheels.wordpress.com
Rachel's Lookbook
February 12, 2013 at 7:44 PMThank you!
Closet Fashionista
February 12, 2013 at 1:42 PMOoh I love that sweater!! I’m a bit fair isle obsessed too, haha…always drawn to it in the stores 🙂
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/
Cammila
February 12, 2013 at 3:46 PMI love Faire Isle and I never knew any of that. So thanks for the lesson!
Also: LOVE it with the bright jeans. 🙂
Olivia
February 12, 2013 at 3:57 PMLove the sweater! And I’m never opposed to gaining some random knowledge, so thanks! 🙂 xo
go for the glam
Elizabeth
February 12, 2013 at 4:25 PMCute outfit! Love that cozy sweater + how you paired it with bright jeans!
xx Elizabeth
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milex
February 12, 2013 at 4:46 PMgorgeous!
Rachel's Fashion Patch
February 12, 2013 at 5:54 PMI have wanted a jumper like this for the longest time! It looks so warm and cosy! xxx
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Ashley
February 12, 2013 at 5:59 PMThis outfit is gorgeous! I love the printed sweater, the ruffles in your top, and the color of your jeans. So very sweet ♥
xo
Ashley
Southern (California) Belle
Sam
February 12, 2013 at 9:44 PMThe print is awesome on your sweater. Great piece for winter for sure. You look great and let me tell you that you have a gorgeous blue eyes dear. Thank you for visiting my blog and for the sweet thoughts.
xo
Sam
http://fabulouspetite.blogspot.com
ashley
February 12, 2013 at 10:05 PMWhat a cute sweater!!
xo Ashley
http://www.ashnfashn.com
AJ
February 12, 2013 at 10:06 PMThanks for the fun facts! That sweater is fab, so cozy but stylish! Love it with the salmon skinnies!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
Jill Erickson
February 13, 2013 at 4:32 AMHa! I love me a history lesson. Aaaaaand you're adorable.
Fierce & Fashionable
February 12, 2013 at 10:56 PMI love everything about this outfit! That pants are a great color and I really want a sweater like that!
xx Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
Inna
February 13, 2013 at 12:24 AMHaha I think we are on the same page. I had no idea what Fair Isle knitting was. Regardless you look adorable and beautiful as always. I’m glad we discovered blogs!
P.S thanks for your lovely comment on AshN’Fashn blog today, I appreciated the mention of my blog.
Xo Inna
Silvia
February 13, 2013 at 9:40 AMYou look amazing! I am doing a giveaway at my blog and would love you to enter <3<3
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Mathilde
February 13, 2013 at 11:11 AMI love the pants so much! lovely look.
xoxo
parisian-fairytale.blogspot.fr
Emily Ah Tye
February 13, 2013 at 6:56 PMSo pretty! I love that sweater!
<a href="http://www.emilybeth5.blogspot.com">xo Emily Beth</a>.
Franziska
February 13, 2013 at 8:47 PMyou look so pretty in these pictures. seriously.
amy
February 13, 2013 at 9:58 PMyour look great. I hope you are having a great week.
Ani
February 15, 2013 at 6:29 AMRachel, seriously I think your style is getting more stunnish everytime when I look at it. I love that fabrique mixing going on between cozyness, feminity and girlyness. And that snowy winterland adds that perfect finish touch to it 🙂
ani
http://www.fleurani.blogspot.de
Emily Devine
February 15, 2013 at 12:49 PMLove this outfit! Those pants are such a great color. And you look so pretty in the snow!
oomph.
February 15, 2013 at 2:30 PMi was qyite obsessed with fair isle a couple years ago…i just love it, too! i did not know the meaning behind it, thanks for sharing! your sweater looks pretty here with the wintry backdrop!
Susan
February 17, 2013 at 9:03 PMGorgeous sweater. I love the color of the jeans as well.
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