Vintage Tartan Plaid

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Coat: Pendleton, LOVE this one and this one. Jeans: Zara, Boots: Charlie 1 Horse, Turtleneck: CAbi, here's one. Purse: Coach, Sunglasses: Blinde, similar pair. Belt: old, love this one and this one. Earrings: old. Bracelets: My Great-Grandmother's, Grandmother's, Grandmother-in-law's, Stella & Dot.  Rings: Tiffany, custom at Diamonds Direct.

Have you noticed that Tartan Plaid is everywhere?  You probably know I'm more into going against the grain than following the trends, but thanks to my favorite winter coat, my Grandmother's Pendleton classic, I'll be wearing Tartan Plaid year after year for the rest of my life. I'm not kidding, however, when I tell you this is the most well-made coat I have ever owned.  I've had the coat probably 12 years, and it must be at least 30 years old.  My mother could probably speak better to that, but at any rate, it is the perfect coat... The lining is impeccable, the weight and length are just right, and the fabric is flawless.  Plaid perfection!  I was not able to find a Tartan Plaid Pendleton, but here's a solid Pendleton classic in red and one in black, and my top picks for current Tartan Plaid coats are here and here.  Thanks for reading!

Happy Top 'o the week to ya!  

-Whitley

PS-What do y'all think of my awesome new partner in photographic crime??  Donna is absolutely blowing my mind; I can't even stand it!  Yippee!!

Linking up with Real Girl Glam for some Real Girl Style.  Go check out all the lovely ladies!

Back To School

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T-Shirt: Gift from a Rowdy. Jeans: Zara, here's a similar pair. Jacket: Gap. Shoes: Cole Haan. Bag: Coach. Sunglasses: Blinde, here's a less expensive pair.  Earrings: Bauble Bar. Belt worn as a Bracelet: Forever 21. Belt: Target. Rings: My Grandmother's, Tiffany, Diamonds Direct.

I'm linking up for this month's Everybody Everywear fashion challenge, and this month's topic is Back To School.  For a moment I thought, do I go with an outfit representative of my high school Alma Mater or college?  Although I stand firmly that Carolina Blue is the most fabulous color on God's green earth... (let's be honest, the hue has it's very own name)... in this case I'm taking it back to the start.  From kindergarten to twelfth grade, blue and gold were the only colors I knew, and I am proud of them!  It's actually a bit quite sick how much school spirit my group of girls has. Next month our get together includes a designated cheering section for the class of 1995 'Rowdy's' at our high school football game.  I cannot wait to go home and cheer on the Rams! This outfit is really exactly what I would have worn in high school... the ripped jeans and denim on denim, big 'ole on my ponytail, dangly earrings, hand-me-down Coach bag from my Mom, shirt knotted on the hip.. it's all there, and it's all in my closet.  The 90's are officially back!  Oh Dear.

For the love of keepin' that school spirit, in great style...

Thanks for being here!! Whitley