Soigné

 A few years ago I went to Iceland on a touring holiday. It is a fabulous awash of nature and blues and greens. Amongst the delights of every nature element you can think of from waterfalls to glaciers, there's the iconic fashions. Iceland isn't warm at all. I went in summer and was still needing a coat and thick hat. The Icelandic people wear handknitted sweaters. All made from pure Icelandic wool. Since winter is so dark there, they entertain and keep warm knitting elaborate patterns. Much like the one I'm holding in the photo.    You can buy your own from wetseal.com or if you're creative enough have a go at knitting your own. Patterned sweaters are not everyone's style. Take a look at this designer who uses Icelandic wool more minimalist . http://www.wmagazine.com/story/iceland-knitwear-designer-magnea-einarsdottir Everywhere you go in Iceland you'll find people wearing the sweater look. It's typical style that's been passed down...