Tag Archives: style

Damn straight I made it.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by theblackstitch

So what if that amazing summer sweater from ZARA is only an effortless $79.90. So what if you know knitting it will most likely cost you an arm and a leg. (Don’t even think of mentioning the word acrylic- it’s … Continue reading →

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Tip my hat off to…

Posted on January 27, 2012 by theblackstitch

“Saying you don’t look good in a hat is like saying you don’t look good in shoes!” Thank you Princess Kate and Queen Elizabeth for single handedly making “HATS” happen for us knitters this season. If it were not for … Continue reading →

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WHAT TO DO ABOUT TEXTING?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by theblackstitch

Global warming may be the reason our winter knit accessories are living a schizophrenic lifestyle. But as the weather gets cooler and cooler this season, the major problem here is something possibly even more pressing… WHAT TO DO ABOUT TEXTING? This … Continue reading →

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THE REVIEW- Vogue Knitting WINTER 11/12

Posted on December 27, 2011 by theblackstitch

You may not have seen it yet. It may not have graced your mailbox. The pages have not yet been flipped. But for all you non believers out there… this issue is worth the wait. With only a few days … Continue reading →

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Lions and Tigers and Bears. O MY!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by theblackstitch

I swear this will be the last animal related post of the year. (Good thing it’s December 13th… ) Even though, real furs and skins are not my forte, animal print is by far an all time fave. (Faux- that … Continue reading →

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MORE MORE MORE KNITS FROM FASHION WEEK

Posted on September 30, 2011 by theblackstitch

Even though Spring is the last thing on our minds here in NYC, Fashion Week forced us to take a slight break from the post summer weather and pre- fall jitters to open our eyes to some of the upcoming … Continue reading →

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Color me Crazy

Posted on July 16, 2011 by theblackstitch

Color has been a main topic throughout theblackstitch’s repertoire. But seriously, can you ever get enough color? If Rachel Zoe says color blocking is in, then we best be listening. This trend of supporting your fashions through color is most … Continue reading →

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The Afternoon with McQueen- An Exhibit Spotlight

Posted on June 7, 2011 by theblackstitch

Knitting may not have been Alexander McQueen‘s go to craft, but when it comes to couture fashion and design, he is most definitely the head of the monarchy. In the past 5 months theblackstitch has explored trends from the runways, … Continue reading →

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Feather your Fancy

Posted on May 28, 2011 by theblackstitch

To contradict the delicacy of all the lace hitting the runways, there have been an influx of feathers sported by every designer imaginable; Chanel, Sonia Rykiel, ADAM, and of course Alexander McQueen. At first, one might not view this as a … Continue reading →

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TREND ALERT: COVER IT.

Posted on May 14, 2011 by theblackstitch

Summer is on all of our minds, unless, of course you live in Australia. But for those of us north of the equator, we can’t wait to break out in style for the beach, pool, or simply tanning in Central … Continue reading →

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