metallic paws: Tartan Time

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Tartan Time



Tartan jacket: zipia.net (old)
Blouse: zipia.net (old)
Mustard shorts: Gmarket (old)
Hat: Cotton On
Bag: Forever New
Shoes: Nine West

This tartan (or 'plaid', for the Americans!) olive green jacket is always a favourite of mine! I know at first glance tartan can seem so unappealing and outdated...I mean when I was first introduced to tartan as fashion I could only think of Scottish men and their swishing kilts. But if you scour through pop culture or browse a few magazines you can see that tartan is actually super versatile! You can do 90's preppy (and btw 90's fashion is making a huge comeback!) with a tartan miniskirt a la Clueless, or anarchist punk with red tartan pants, or maybe a little grandpa chic like how I did my outfit :) 

And yes, say hello again to my beloved burgundy bowler hat. What can I say, I just love it way too much :) A black bowler hat actually just came in the mail for me and in fact, I'm wearing it as I type. Plopping a cute, snug hat on your head is the key to a happy day.

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86 comments:

  1. Oh my, this must be one of my favourite outfits, how do you do it.. if I paired something like that in my wardrobe then I'll look like a frumpy nanny. But you make it look so cute and chic! I remember this blazer from your older outfits, it's nice to see you 'recycling' pieces :3 Haha it is so 'Clueless', don't we all wish to have Alicia Silverstone's computer wardrobe dress us every day?! Hats are underrated, more hats and power to you Izzy!

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  2. Thank you for your lovely comment, it means a lot! Great blog, I am now a member too :) follow me back if you'd like! Xx.
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  3. Amazing blog and style! I love wearing tartan too and I must say that is one seriously cute outfit! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a lovely comment. I'm following you back xoxo

    Mary
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  4. Love this outfit, the jacket is so cool :) xx

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  5. Love those mustard yellow shorts, they look great with the boots! :)

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  6. Love this look Izzy! reminds me of those korean dramas haha~ so cute xoxo

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  7. Tartan? I only know the
    word 'plaid' :P even tho
    I'm not an American!
    You look great as usual
    Izzy c:

    xx

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  8. You are always surprising me Izzi ^.^

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  10. Aww this outfit looks really cute! I wouldn't know how to pull off the plaid jacket but you did an excellent job :D Really loving the mustard colour of your shorts as well; I haven't shopped on Zipia or Gmarket in quite a while.

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  11. So cute love the yellow shorts!

    Ali of

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  13. love how you styled the jacket & made it more wearable for today! and your boots are amazing!

    xo/Ola
    blgodirtysecret.blogspot.com

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  14. Hi dear, your outfits are always so trendy and inspiring, love the tartan jacket, it has such a classic appeal and your styling is brilliant!

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  16. I absolutely love everything about this outfit!! You look stunning. xx. McKenna Lou
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  17. wow, such a nice outfit! love the colour of your shorts!

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  18. Thank you for comment. You are so pretty! We can follow each other? Let me know! :)

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  19. Awesome blog! I'm of course following you back! :)

    XOXO
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  20. I want to get a bowler hat in black, it suits you so much!

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  21. Lovely outfit. Loving the mustard shorts.

    XX, IamJenniya

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  22. Such a great look!! loving how u paired that tartan jacket with those shorts!! Fabolous
    xx

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  23. i love your shoes!! I've been wanting a pair JUST like that but can't find any! Loving the shorts too Izzy :) great outfit

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  24. Nice outfit, is very pretty!! :)

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  26. So stylish outfit,love it form head to toe!!you are so pretty!!Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for your nice comment,i am your new follower on gfc,facebook and blogloving!would you like to follow me back?
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  27. Oh great outfit!Do you want to follow each other on gfc and fb? Kiss

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  28. I want a bowler hat now...oh, and your legs. Can you please send both to me? Asap?
    Lol, love the tartan jacket girl!

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  30. I love that nostalgic/classical look. I want that Blazer xD
    BTW, did you cut your hair a bit?

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  32. Love those mustard shorts on you! I don't own any mustard clothing, but would love to own one soon :) I saw this infinity scarf in that color one time, but when i returned to purchase it, it was out of stock =(

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  33. I like how you made this outfit really classy looking!

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  34. I haven't mustered up the courage to try clothing in mustard (haha, geddit? :P) but you pulled it off so well! And girl, you are so gorgeous!! Has anyone ever told you how much you resemble Min Ha from K-pop group Nine Muses? ^_^

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  35. nice hat and booties :)

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  36. owww, this is so cute! I love the hat together with these yellow shorts.
    ♥

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  37. wow, you have such an amazing style, I absolutely love your outfits! Would you like to follow each other?

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  38. Love the color of your shorts!!!
    xx

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  39. I love love love it!!! That jacket is super adorbs & I love your shorts!

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  40. I want your shorts! So cute x

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  41. very cute!

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  42. I really love this pairing you did! The shorts pulls out the yellow from the tartan jacket perfectly :)

    With ♥, Lisa
    tralalalisa.com

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  43. I like the grandpa chic Tartan look you've got going on. It looks really good.

    Kate from Clear the Way

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  44. Such an adorable outfit! I love that you're mixing it up with a preppier look.

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  45. i love how it sort of has a vintagy vibe going on!

    Jessica
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  46. This outfit is so cute, I love those shorts. I wish it were warm enough where I live that I could whip out my summer pieces, lol. As for the bowler hat... I now need one for my wardrobe!

    xoxo,
    Genie


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  47. too cute with the bowler hat and tartan print! usually I don't like yellow and red in one look, but the blazer just brings it all together :)

    Mili from call me, Maeby

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  48. You look classy yet cute, I love the warm colors and the different textures, I wish I looked as good as you do in hats.

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  49. It's as if you stepped out of a time machine! Gorgeous & classy.
    I also have heaps of shorts like that but they never seem to sit right when I wear them. Glad someone can pull them off lol

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  50. Following on FB and tiwtter !

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    Coline !

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  51. Love the tartan,this outfit is gorgeous! Your blog is amazing! :)
    x

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  52. Oh this is lovely :> Really love your shorts and your bag :>
    Would you like to follow each other? :"> let me know :)

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  53. <3!!

    XO Meghan
    citrusrefreshingfashion.blogspot.com

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  56. lovely color palette, fantastic boots! and you sweet as always!

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  57. You look so cute, Izzy, and you made this jacket look fresh and cool! I love the mix of the colours!

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  58. Well honey,I love this,I can tell you that;-)
    xx
    B.
    http://www.beeswonderland.com

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  60. If I put this on, people would laugh until I walked away in shame. Yet here you are, in this outfit, looking fabulous. I'm especially jealous that you look good in hats!

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  61. You look adorable in these photos!
    Almost like you're running through a playground. And yes, I love your bowler hat ..and I love plaid (I never knew that was the American way to say it? Hahah :P)

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  62. You look stunning! Great sense of style! Everything fits in perfectly. Keep up the great work! :)

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  63. I just found your blog and I love it, love your style!
    I'd love if you could come and visit my blog someday, and join it too if you like it of course ;)
    Kiss
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  64. The Tartan jacket looks so good with the mustard shorts. :)

    Love your legs Dear <3

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  65. love the outer , so vintage <3


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  66. you looking very sweet :)) ı like your post and ı follow you...
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  68. oh this look is gorgeous, I love the tartan blazer!

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  69. Like a doll :) Love the hat izzy!!

    Joyce @ carouselstreet.com

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  70. I completely love this look, especially the jacket and bag, youre so pretty

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    x

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  71. Totally understand why you love that hat so much, it looks so good on you <3
    Love the shorts as well!

    xo, Denise
    whatagrlwants.blogspot.com

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  72. The mini tartan jacket is so cute XD Though, if I wore it…it wouldn't be considered "mini" anymore LOL Several years ago, I was obsessed with Tartan! Everything in my closet were all tartan patterned lol I never cared if it was in fashion or not, it's best to wear whatever you like :)

    nyuu
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  73. I'm absolutely loving this outfit, especially the tartan jacket! You look great Izzy! (:

    fashionlei styled

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  75. LOVVVE the plaid jacket!! and ur mustard shorts!!!

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  76. Burgundy + Mustard = You look awesome! also it was a great way to use that jacket

    Lú
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  77. how awesome and cute!
    following you <3

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  78. Hello dear! You have really nice blog! Love this outfit, amazing style, now I am your new follower. :* Hope you follow back.. (??) :)

    Your Elizabeth!
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  79. love all the details!
    you look beautiful, dear <3
    kisses

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    love, Yulia

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  80. I love this outfit! The jacket, the shorts, the hat... it's all so lovely, you look gorgeous :) xx

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  81. You look totally gorgeous on tartan! So sweet <3

    xx
    crunchy cheese me

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  82. I've just selected your look in my last blogosphere's treasures :)

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  83. I love mustard and maroon together and you pulled this outfit together perfectly!! I have mixed feelings about tartan but I like how you didn't let it overwhelm the entire outfit. Great look.

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  84. Carrément canon la tenue !
    J'adore ton blog :)
    Tu es vraiment belle


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    Coline ♡

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  85. You look stunning!!!
    xxx
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