Missoni: Happy in Knitland

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There are many beautiful collections this season, but there is one that has completely enraptured me as of late. I am absolutely, positively, utterly head-over-heels for Missoni's AW09 collection. Entirely centered around knitwear, extreme layering, and a soft-as-snow color palette, Angela Missoni has captured all of my ideal aspirations for winter dressing.


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(Images courtesy of Style.com)
As many of you who read my blog are aware, I am the antithesis of "suffer for fashion" - I place as much import on whether something feels good as well as looks good. My main clothing goal during the winter are to be warm and comfortable, followed quickly by the desire that it still looks awesome. Missoni's chunky cardigans, Dr.Who-esque scarves, and bunching wool leggings entice me to pile on my knits in wonderful jumble of warmth and comfort, while still looking like elegant and lovely.


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(Images courtesy of Style.com)
One thing I am just giddy about is the movement in this collection. The swing of the scarves, the swag of those layers really make the individual feel like a presence as they move, like they are the precious nucleus that all those layers of knit are protecting.


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There is something very gypsy-vagabond about the whole look that I find extremely appealing. Also, it struck me that this collection seems to me the beautiful interpretation of dressing like a Mystic from the Dark Crystal...


If you need me, I'll be in my wardrobe, piling on my sweaters, and wearing scarves as hoods...