The signature "look" around here for busy moms is a zip-up hoodie paired with yoga pants. It's difficult to say if that even qualifies as a look. Karen Kane's Taming Topaz Collection for Fall 2011 allows busy women to be comfortable, but confident, by offering coordinates in neutral colors that can be mixed and matched to create a number of stylish outfits.
I received the grey Texture Stripe Sweater with Pockets, the medium wash Flare Leg Jean, and the Infinite Scarf in black to experience. I chose the Texture Stripe Sweater because of its boxy hip-length cut. I like to wear boxy tops because of my less than flat stomach and it is surprisingly difficult to find wider cut tops that are not a tunic length. This shorter length eliminates the "frumpy factor". I also love the longer sleeves, which always make me feel cozier, especially during the fall and winter months. I actually rarely wear sweaters because I become overheated so easily. This sweater is light and breathable. I would recommend that you layer a tank or a tee underneath on colder days or if you happen to be sensitive to wool, which makes up 5% of the fiber content.
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I really have never worn scarves apart from warmwear. After trying the Infinite Scarf by Karen Kane, I think I am going to start. Not only do I love the look of it, but this scarf is perfect for a scarf-noobie like me. It is one continuous piece, so I did not have to fuss with how the ends hung, tying the scarf, or securing it in place with a brooch. Again, like with the longer sleeves on the sweater, this scarf adds to the coziness factor.
The Flare Leg Jeans were a perfect fit for me aside from the length. I usually take a size 10 and these size 10 stretch jeans fit me perfectly. They have a slightly low rise, which is what I prefer. I am about 5'5" and these jeans were quite long on me even with heels on. Depending on the brand, I normally take a short or a regular length. I might just have to cut these and let them fray at the bottom. These could easily be my new favorite pair of jeans because they look and fit so great!
To view the Karen Kane Fall 2011 line in its entirety, visit KarenKane.com. You can look for Karen Kane fashions locally in fine department stores, such as Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, and Bloomingdale's. Also, remember to visit Karen Kane on Facebook and on Twitter.
Thank you to Karen Kane for providing complimentary product samples for us to base this review upon.
