During sticky summer months, style survival is all about beating the heat. But now that the seasons are changing, it’s time to indulge in the luxurious fabrics of fall!

	Tweed: This durable woolen fabric most often appears in a check or herringbone pattern with hints of colors woven through, making it a fun material to mix and match. Plus, it’s moisture resistant and warm, so it’s an obvious option in the cloud cover of fall and winter. CAbi’s Tweed: Blair Skirt, Blair Coat, Cinch It Vest
	Wool: Wool’s naturally insulating quality makes it the ultimate addition to a cozy and warm winter wardrobe. With the most absorbent fibers of all fabric and the ability to easily shed water, wool keeps the body warm even in the rain. This also makes it a great candidate for color, as dye reaches the core of the fiber and stays in place. Plus, this wrinkle resister holds its shape and doesn’t collect much static, so dirty spots are easy to clean. CAbi’s Wool: Aristocrat Coat (100% Merino Wool), Heritage Plaid Skirt, Challis Scarf (Wool & Silk)
	Silk: Known for its luxurious softness and lustrous beauty, this fabulous fabric naturally regulates temperature, making it warm and cozy in winter and comfortably cool in spring. And because of its natural protein structure, silk is the most hypoallergenic of all fabrics. The prism-like structures of the silk fiber refract incoming light at different angels, which creates a shimmering effect and the illusion of different colors. Silk is a great extra layer to add warmth without bulk, and its smooth wrinkle resistant surface dries quickly if it gets wet. CAbi’s Silks: Moonbeam Blouse, Sonnet Blouse, Chantilly Tunic, Skin Print Tunic, Lunette Scarf
	Leather: Often associated with the more rugged, functional fashion of cowboys, bikers, or rockers, this tough trend always seems to pop up in popular fashion too! This fall, leather jackets, pants and trim details are in vogue, and nothing finishes a fabulous ensemble like leather belt. Leather is tough and durable, and it only gets better with time! CAbi’s Leather: Rococo Belt, Corset Belt, Ring Belt
	Denim: This worldwide fashion phenomenon is wearable all year long - warm, durable, and stylish! Denim today is a staple, from farms to high fashion and everywhere in between. Made from cotton and designed to be durable, denim is functional fashion that will stand the test of time. CAbi’s Denim: Magical!

Yes, even if you aren’t a literature professor or British hunter, you too can wear tweed! While tweed has been around for centuries, its presence in popular fashion, like many staples, is widely attributed to Ms. Coco Chanel. When she popularized this refined fabric in the 1950s, it was typically used in suits. Sophisticated, for sure, but by today’s standards of style, maybe a bit stuffy. Enter twenty first century tweed - lighthearted, fun, and maybe just a touch flirty! Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Darling,at your service for a fabulous fall ensemble! Though there are always exceptions to this rule, tweed is best in small doses, so pick one piece as the star of your style. Choose feminine silhouettes to juxtapose this traditionally masculine material, and mix and match with other fabrics to play with textures that complement and soften the tweed. Use the color carried through its weave as your pop of pizzazz in a neutral ensemble, or accent a tweed’s more subdued hue with a colorful top or accessory. Have fun creating your own personal tweed-tastic style!

Not sure how to wear and pair your winter fabrics? This simple addition allows you to exponentially expand your winter wardrobe and boost your closet’s cute-quotient!

Start with One Statement Fabric
Add up to Two Complementary Fabrics
Add a Signature Shoe

Add the Perfect Bag

And you have a Fabulous Fall Fabrication Equation

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Fabric isn’t just for clothing anymore! Designers are having so much fun with fall fabrics that they’re weaving their favorites into everything from necklaces and hats to shoes and purses, and even chairs, bed frames and doorknobs!

What would Fall TV’s premiere week be without fabulous fashions?!  Enter CAbi’s Spring Socialite Sweater as comedienne chic on the new CBS show, Accidentally On Purpose.  To catch new episodes tune into CBS, Mondays at 8:30/7:30C.