Lumberjack Chic

Darlings, check it out! Plaid is rad! CC rounded up the most terrific tartans for your visual delight and shopping inspiration. Did you know that, while tartans became associated with particular regions in Scotland in the 1700s, the first plaid cloth was discovered in Xinjiang, China, dating over 3,000 years old? (Research via Wikipedia).

Marie Lichtenberg Check Scapular 18kt gold, ruby and diamond necklace, at net-a-porter.com.

Jimmy Choo Bing 100mm plaid stiletto mules, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Vivienne Westwood Amber tartan clutch, at mytheresa.com.

Stetson buffalo plaid fleece-lined trapper hat, at rei.com.

Lisa Marie Fernandez triangle bikini, at lisamariefernandez.com.

Emilia Wickstead Zori cropped checked taffeta top, at net-a-porter.com.

 Libertine All Mods Con mixed-plaid blazer, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Saint Laurent checked double-breasted wool-blend blazer, at net-a-porter.com.

Moncler Archivio DNA Zambeze jacket, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Prada plaid miniskirt, at saksfifthavenue.com.

Burberry check wool mini skirt, at burberry.com.

 Gucci checked metallic tweed mini skirt, at net-a-porter.com.

Alessandra Rich lace-trimmed checked silk minidress, at mytheresa.com.

Charles Jeffrey Loverboy tartan pattern pleated minidress, at farfetch.com.

Molly Goddard Dimitria one shoulder bow-detailed checked metallic woven mini dress, at net-a-porter.com.

Sachin & Babi Liza Top and Ava Skirt, each in Party Plaid, at sachinandbabi.com.
Which of these plaids do you prefer?
CC 💜s the irreverent minidress from Alessandra Rich!
xoxox,
CC

Is Lumberjack Still Chic?

CC would like to think so!
Style inspiration 1: Elle MacPherson in Glamour UKStyle Inspiration 2: Mary-Kate Olsen, via 2FaSHioN2BeTRue.comStyle Inspiration 3: Fellow Fashionista S of Modern Guilt
Outerwear:L.A.M.B. Twiggy plaid coat, Sunner cardi, Thayer leggings and Robert Clergerie boots; find the look at shopbop.com.Lounge Four check parka jacket. Visit pixiemarket.com.Oscar de la Renta houndstooth tweed jacket, on sale at net-a-porter.com.Fellow Fashionista Always in Style wearing a tres chic buffalo plaid jacket. Visit her here.Buffalo plaid hooded jacket, $37.80 at forever21.com.The long version: plaid shirt dress at toast.co.ukWINK blue plaid shirt dress. Visit winknyc.com.More Olsen-spiration, via seralouise.blogspot.com.
Elizabeth & James School Boy shirt at pinkmascara.com; the gathered back button detail avoids the dreaded grunge association and nearly makes it worth $225!Deal of the Day 1: American Eagle buffalo plaid flannel, $39.50 at ae.com.Paul & Joe Sister Fabienne purple tab collar checked shirt, at net-a-porter.com.Mink Pink red buffalo plaid shirt, $50 at shopintuition.com.Elisa shirt, $34.50 at delias.com. CC loves buffalo plaid in an unexpected color!Deal of the Day 2: This Forever 21 rodeo plaid shirt is just $22.80!What Comes Around Goes Around flannels and Current/Elliott jeans, at chickdowntown.com.Menswear: Duckie Brown shirt and jacket; this and next via nytimes.com.Etro blazer and Valentini Harris pantsAccessorize like a lumberjack: American Eagle plaid trapper, $34.50 at ae.com.Ralph Lauren Collection wool bag, pictured via elle.com.
Deal of the Day 3: Oxford scarf, $12 at lulus.com.Unexpected extras:Fair Ground check vest, $69 at pixiemarket.com.Jillian Lewis plaid short sleeve armour jacket, at searlenyc.com.If you prefer haute to hot, try this plaid corset duet which is just $78 at ardenb.com.Last Look: Lady Lumberjack ruffle dress, $64 at fredflare.com.


Get lumberjack chic, darlings! Layer a fab fur gilet over that buffalo plaid top, and borrow the BF's jeans to complete the look, along with some calf-high heeled boots!