Friday Favorites: Tartan Season

TGI-Christmas time! The Christmas magic is here and sprinkled throughout our home.  We've decorated nearly every room with lights, greenery and lots of red velvet. It is true, seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child is pure joy! 

Red & green may be the colors of the season, but plaid is the print! Funny enough, plaid is actually one of my least favorite prints. I believe it's because it's most often masculine, dark and seasonal. But when I do find the pattern in a a unique blend of light colors with feminine embellishments I quite fancy it.

This blouse is a perfect example of a pretty plaid. The mix of scale, lighter blues, modern shoulder and lace eyelet details gives this a classic and girlie look.

Here are some festive tartans to celebrate the season in ...

Scallop Tie Neck Top

Puff Sleeve Top

Classic Shirt

Smocked Neck Top in Red

Puffer Vest

Pumps

Tiered Dress

Ruffled Top

Headband

Sweater Vest

Fringe Midi Skirt

Strapless Dress

Nap Dress

Pink Plaid Skirt

Saved my favorite for last! 

Dress Beautifully in Plaid

XOXO Sarah-Louise

Tartan

Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors - Otherwise known as Plaid.  Traditionally 'Tartan' Plaid consists of navy, dark green and a signature woven red.

For the Scottish, Tartan plaid is worn all year long in their kilts. For me, and I'm going to assume most americans, I associate tartan plaid with the Winter months as it's typically constructed in wool fabrics.  I particularly love to incorporate Tartan plaid at Christmas time.

I found these festive pants a couple of years ago and loved their straight leg design. 

I styled this look encompassing all the basic elements: color, pattern, texture & shine.

Who doesn't love to add (faux) leather and gold in their outfits??!! 

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Faux Leather Top: Loft || Tartan Pants: J Crew (old) Similar & Here & Here || 

Gold Pumps: Nine West Love These & this pair of Flats || 

Dress Beautifully in Tartan Plaid

XOXO Sarah Louise