Four Twelve

and so do we...

Evolving gracefully into the next season can be a challenge…we’ve all done it…ended up in 38 degree weather in open-toe shoes…or the reverse; your coziest chunky sweater when the sun pushes the day to 68.

The best solution for unpredictable temperature is dressing in layers.  Have pieces with you that you can add on or peel off as needed.   Choose your pieces as if each layer were a complete outfit…so if you do need to peel down you aren’t sporting a mismatched stray gym tee…no one was going to see that right?  

Here are 2 examples of 1+1+1 = perfect:

Super-Fine Merino Tank + Marika Charles Tee + Marika Charles Wispy Duster:

Super-Fine Merino Tee + Marika Charles Wispy Pull-over + The Always-Perfect fourTWELVE Long Cashmere Duster:

I also find carrying a bigger bag this time of year helps…to stash or produce an extra layer as needed. 

And I always carry a scarf…it can complete a look with a dash of color while keeping the chill away, and be the one last needed layer of warmth over your sweater.  It’s really surprising what one more light-weight layer can do…

Choose a scarf that’s flexible and large…so it will bunch up nicely as your neck accessory or open up for some coverage if needed….folding up small in your tote is great too.

The transition is torture for us in the store also…we still love, and are wearing the light weight pieces from early fall, (it’s 68 degrees in November?), but we are receiving the warmest, most fabulous, pieces for the winter from our designers….it’s really hard to wait….

We had the doors open all day…but I’m craving the giant chunky knits and sassy faux fur hats….any day now…