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Tuesday 29 October 2013

A Little TARTAN Addiction...


Oh crikey - photographing items of clothing is a right task and a half sometimes, isn't it? Fashion bloggers - I don't know how you do it. You deserve a medal.  I often throw a clothing post into the mix... As obsessed by beauty as I am, I also have a love for retail therapy and at the start of each season I do tend to add to my overflowing wardrobe with some new bits and pieces.  This year,  I have a little bit of an obsession for tartan - clearly.  I must admit I do find it quite hard to style sometimes and I have to be 'in the mood' to wear it - but I've become quite drawn to it since I've seen it popping up in shops.  It's won me over.  I thought I'd give you a little insight into my tartan collection and how I'll be styling these pieces through Autumn/Winter.  I've written about them in order of how they appear in my photograph so hopefully you can pick and choose certain sections if you don't wish to trawl through my dribble. Without any further rambling, let's get cracking!

1 | Scarves / White Tartan - Primark / Black & White Snood - Tesco / Red Tartan - PrimarkOne of the first things I bought when I knew tartan was going to be 'in' this season was a tartan scarf.  I've wanted one for quite some time as I think they look amazing with a parka style coat and a simple outfit.  I usually just wear mine thrown loosely around the neck and I like them to be quite long in length - the warmer and snugglier the better.  The white tartan one is perfect for those days when red looks a little 'clashy' - and it's the thicker of the bunch making it perfect for the colder weather.  The black and white snood is perfect for wearing with my leather jacket and is perfect for those days when I'm feeling a little 'monochrome'.  I'm currently on the lookout for an oversized, wooly version of my red primark one - It's served me well up until now but now that the clocks have gone back, I know I'll be in need of a thicker one.  I have my eye on an oversized one from Urban Outfitters... Oh dear - someone has a scarf-buying problem.


2 | Pyjama bottoms / Purple Shorts and Red Tartan Trousers - both PrimarkOh Primark you little devil, you.  Every year you get it spot on when it comes to cosy PJs and I find myself at the till with a basket full to the brim of new-news. Okay, so the purple 'cheeky' shorts aren't exactly practical for the winter but I really, really loved them and I thought I'd get my wear out of them somehow?  I'm completely in love with the red tartan pyjama bottoms though - they're slightly fleecy and are just so unbelievable soft and comfortable.  I've been wearing these around the house to lounge around in and l love them to bits.  They even have a little holly pattern on the inside of the waistband - if that doesn't scream 'festive cosy-ness' to you then I don't know what will.

3 | Skater Skirts / Red Pleated - New Look / Black and Grey - Primark
You can't beat a skater skirt! They're perfect to throw on with simple black and white tops and camis and for tucking jumpers in to. I've been wearing these with my fluffy white jumper and a simple black belt and they look lovely - they cinch you in at the waist and just look so girly and simple. The red pleated skirt is a classic tartan print - and the pleats around the front give it a bit of structure.  I've been wearing the black and grey version with slouchy jumpers and simple black and white cami tops - it also looks nice with my blazers.  It was a complete steal at £8 from Primark and gives that 'school geek-chic' vibe without being too OTT. The shape of it is also lovely - it's not to flouncy or bulky and I find it so flattering to wear - I sometimes struggle to find skater skirts that I like the shape of - but these two are just right.

4 | Collared Smock Dress - River Island via ASOS
If it has a peter pan collar and a cute print - I'll 'av it! This dress is from River Island's 'Chelsea Girl' range and sold out pretty quickly to say the least! Apologies for not getting a full photo of it but hopefully you get the jist of how pretty it is.  It's a babydoll/smock dress but it isn't so loose that it doesn't create shape - it's possible to grab a belt to cinch you in at the waist should you fancy a more fitted shape.  The colour of it is beautiful - a reddish purple hue with lines of yellow, white and deep purple making up the tartan print.  It falls an inch or so above the knee and is the perfect length for wearing both with and without tights.  The white peter pan collar just makes it for me.  So cute and girly!

5 | Tartan Shorts - River Island via ASOS
I bought these a while back and I must admit I haven't actually worn them yet.  They're harder to style than I first thought due to the length! They're quite...cheeky, shall we say? At 23 I can't really get away with short-shorts of a daytime any more. However, never one to give in, I'm planning on styling them with my trusty opaques and a slouchy top/jumper to contrast with the slightly tighter fit. I will probably 'business' it up a little with a black or white blazer as well. Shove a blazer over any outfit and you'll go from casual to office professh in seconds...

Have you been loving tartan as much as me this season? How have you been wearing it?


29 comments:

  1. This post has made me love Tartan even more! I really need to look into Primark for a Tartan scarf, they are a must for this season! :) xx

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  2. Aaaah i really want to like tartan but i just can't seem to haha x

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  3. I adore tartan, those scarves look amazing!

    lovefrombethan.blogspot.co.uk

    xox

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  4. I must pick up some tartan items, I love the pinafore style smock dress - so cute! x

    Rachael | overdosedemaquillage.blogspot.com ♥

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  5. I too am loving the tartan trend! I need a scarf in my life asap x

    http://styleandsplurging.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. I'm with you one this, got so much tartan! xo

    theglamaddict.blogspot.co.uk

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  7. I have always loved tartan and I'm so happy everyone is finally catching on. Great post :)
    Tiana x
    Www.the-Romanticiser.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. Love tartan at the moment, the dress is so pretty! x

    Maddy from UNSTITCHEDD 

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  9. ooooh i love the little purple shorts! Will definitely be getting myself a pair! Loving tartan at the moment!


    Jenn | Photo-Jenn-ic
    xx

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  10. i'm not really into red tartan but i liked the darker shades of tartan that you featured. Primark are doing a lot of this, this year!

    lovely post:-)
    zofia xo
    littlemisspradaxo.blogspot.co.uk

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  11. I love a bit of tartan too, especially scarves and pyjama bottoms! Perfect this season x

    Jo ♥ | A Little Pop Of Coral

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  12. This post really makes me want to go out and buy lots of tartan goodies :)

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  13. I love tartan and I LOVE collars. I'm not surprised that dress sold out quickly. I'll have to see if I can find something similar :)

    IAmLinderella.blogspot.co.uk

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  14. Gorgeous picks, I love tartan! I fell in love with that dress online and in the shop, however when I tried it on it fit really odd :(

    Sophierosehearts x

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  15. Gorgeous, I need some more tartan in my life as I only have one scarf!
    Liza | Glambeautys | YouTube

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  16. I love tartan at the moment, seriously addicted. I have a black and white tartan scarf but need to invest in a red one for winter. Lovely post.
    www.becka-thisismyworld.blogspot.com
    Becka x

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  17. I love the colours in the red tartan Primark scarf, but good to know it's not very thick, I want to find a nice warm one. I've got some tartan pjyamas and a skirt as well... I'm restricting myself on getting any more!

    Ellie | mantrapixe | x

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  18. Ahhh I'm loving tartan this year, that dress is so gorgeous! I have some tartan PJs from Primarni - you just can't go wrong really can you! :) xxx

    The perks of being a hipster

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  19. I have always been a fan of tartan after studying designs by Vivienne Westwood when I was in sixth form. I have also just bought a lovely scarf from Topshop too!

    www.britishbeautyaddict.com

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  20. Im loving tartan recently, and its really getting me in the festive spirit :-) xx

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  21. I have a tartan addiction too! Tartan dresses, tartan scarves, tartan tees...I'm even wearing tartan trousers as I write this haha xxx

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  22. Love the tartan trend, I need that primark tartan scarf!

    Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness

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  23. There's a tartan scarf in Zara that I really want at the moment... gorgeous pics :)

    Sophie
    http://what-sophie-said.blogspot.co.uk/
    xxx

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  24. I've only got myself a tartan scarf at the moment. But I'd be really tempted to get some PJ's they just scream winter to me!

    Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

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  25. You picked up some gorgeous bits babes, I definitely need to pick up a few more tartan bits this season. Lovely post beauty xxxx

    Danielle || Miss Sunshine & Sparkle

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  26. I think we need to swap, I'd love this much tartan in my life! x

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  27. I think I need to get myself to Primark pronto! X

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  28. omg tartan heaven!! Love tartan for Autumn/Winter! xx

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  29. ooo now I like the white tartan scarf, that is really nice Beth :)
    Amy x | A Little Boat Sailing

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