THE CITIZEN INDEX

Monday, October 10, 2011

outfit post: Hair of the Dog, Tooth of the Hound

Teach an Old Dog, New Tricks: mixing it up with Houndstooth.
 Ah, Houndstooth. With Autumn comes cravings for the wool-y classics, like tartan plaid shirts, Glen Plaid skirts, and wonderful houndstooth. So upon first glimmer of overcast skies, I pulled together a medley of houndstooth checked prints. 
Hat, Jacket and umbrella are all featuring vintage houndstooth check. (The Citizen Rosebud)
This houndstooth trilby is a topper that I cherish year 'round, while my super soft wool Ports International cropped jacket (snagged for a song a few years back, at a thrift store in Woodland) is well suited for Fall weather. I wore it over my favorite cotton dress, a gift from my gal-pal Lindsay for my last birthday. Since it was overcast and promising some rain, I took that as a cue to drag out my vintage hounds tooth print parasol which of course I sport around as an umbrella. I am drunk on houndstooth check. You'd think I'd have a Houndstooth hangover. So what would be the hair of the dog?

Friends, meet the hair of the Dog:
Vintage circa 1940's lightweight wool Houndstooth coat, courtesy of FRINGE
I came home from FRINGE with a major score of a 1940's era houndstooth light weight wool coat. Expect to see it frequently on the Rosebud. Good doggie. R-rrruff. 
Mix your classic prints + have a dog-gone time! Shown here: Houndstooth, houndstooth, houndstooth.
 Now Wearing: 
  • Houndstooth Trilby, thrifted
  • Vintage '50's print sundress, gifted
  • Studded leather belt
  • Ports International, Houndstooth Wool Jacket, thrifted
  • Gingham Floral broach
  • Checked fishnet knee-high socks, Target
  • Upcycled record cuff bracelet, Cuffs
  • Gladiator Heels, Target
  • Vintage Houndstooth umbrella, thrifted

44 comments:

  1. Love,love,love this!!!!
    You are the queen of plaids, then the surprise of a b/w patterned dress is faboo!
    You are rockin the socks/shoe thang,too!
    LOve YoU,
    Reva

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  2. Wow , I really think you look fabulous in this outfit. But again maybe I am partial to all your fashion posts !

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  3. Love the combination of prints in this. The hat is a great touch. I hate people that can wear hats! My head is just too damn big :)

    My So-Called Corporate Life

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  4. whouu, we really share a love for pattern mixing, I love your houndstooth combo!, every piece is great and the b&w ensemble is fabulous!
    love specially your hat!
    besos

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  5. your closet must be a smorgasbord of vintage-printed anything. you have the raddest stuff. love this! and you!

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  6. Looking freakin' AWESOME,you lucious thang!!! owning that houndstooth like no ones business!
    Ruff indeed! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  7. Love your houndstooth pictures..just great...I do not know why they made me think of the movie Citizen Kane...but for some reason it did!!

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  8. LOVE it! Never enough houndstooth, if you ask me.

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  9. Wow, I really love this look. I never get tired of houndstooth and the surprise of the print dress is just divine. I'm a bit down today so thanks for the lift, which you just gave me with this post! XO, Jill

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  10. You look amazing! Queen of houndstooth as well as plaid!

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  11. giiiirrl, I'm loving that palette! I would never have been brave enough to try it, but you totally pulled it off. Guess that's why you are such a rockstar ;)
    nikki
    PS: Miss you! I'm home the next few weekends in october, let me know if you can hang out

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  12. LOVE!!!! You look amazing, and I cannot wait to see that gorgeous coat on here!!!

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  13. i love this look and the subtle red lips!! xxoo

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  14. Now THIS is how you pattern mix!! Go YOU:)

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  15. Simply adore houndstooth and pairing black and white prints together! Well done!

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  16. Love the pattern mixing going on here!
    www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

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  17. I like the idea of mixing black and white prints!

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  18. attention bella! attention bella! I need you to clothe me immediately. I need black and white block prints of houndstooth , checkers and diamonds. please help! I am need your outfit! I am melting down from envy! xox

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  19. Bring on the dogstooth! That coat just rocks on you Bella!
    x.o.x.o

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  20. Lost for words! Bella, you always look amazing but I think this is the best outfit I've ever seen you in.
    You were born to wear houndstooth. Can I join your pack, please? xxx

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  21. Another fab outfit from the queen of pattern mixing. This is really starting to become your signature Bella! Love the new coat you bought as well!

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  22. that's an awesome pattern mix...I love the dress...I'm fan of those patterns.
    Now that I come to think of it, I used to own a pair of houndstooth trousers 7 years ago, but I wasn't a big fan, so I gave it away.
    Anna

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  23. Oh and I really want that hat!!! I have a thing for hats at the moment. See my blog post tomorrow!

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  24. Love the houndstooth! The addition of the umbrella is brilliant.

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  25. LOVE the jacket! I totally forgot to do a post with mine for Wendy. Darn!

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  26. lovin the houdstooth hat and jacket
    http://fashberries.blogspot.com/

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  27. I have a soft spot for tartan plaid, the hounds, etc. Love the way you rock the "tooth" here, & let's talk about the gifted dress... LOVE! :)

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  28. Love this outfit, the hat and jacket and dress. What a great combo!

    I enjoyed your comment on FB that style is "never having to say you're sorry." You make style come alive for me in a way that few people do.

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  29. I love the mannishness of this jacket over the flirty shape of the dress!

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  30. I love the mannishness of this jacket over the flirty shape of the dress!

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  31. That jacket is fantastic. But i really love how you mix prints. You are the queen of print mixology. I'm always very impressed!

    Love you girl!
    Tracy

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  32. Gorgeous, just the right amount of mismatch. Love it.xx.

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  33. I am inlove with your dresses!!! The coat adds a perfect finish to the outfit!! I like :)

    Xo
    meinmode.blogpsot.com

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  34. The sundress is amazing. Just like something I had in the shop last summer, it killed me to sell it!

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  35. Bella! Your outfits lately have been amazing! Loving this all white and black look!

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  36. Love the title of this post. So clever! Only you could pull off this bold mix of patterns, Bella!

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  37. I love your pattern mixing! Houndstooth should really only be worn with more houndstooth I think. It can be too conservative, but on you it's just fun!

    Kisses,
    Heather

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  38. Love that dress and houndstooth is a classic :) Glad you didn't over do it like Gaga

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  39. Great mix of patterns, your outfit looks great on you.

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