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
Love,love,love this!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are the queen of plaids, then the surprise of a b/w patterned dress is faboo!
You are rockin the socks/shoe thang,too!
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Love!
ReplyDeleteWow , I really think you look fabulous in this outfit. But again maybe I am partial to all your fashion posts !
ReplyDeleteLove 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 :)
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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!
ReplyDeletelove specially your hat!
besos
your closet must be a smorgasbord of vintage-printed anything. you have the raddest stuff. love this! and you!
ReplyDeleteLooking freakin' AWESOME,you lucious thang!!! owning that houndstooth like no ones business!
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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!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! Never enough houndstooth, if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteWow, 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
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing! Queen of houndstooth as well as plaid!
ReplyDeletethank you sweetie! <3
ReplyDeletegiiiirrl, 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 ;)
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PS: Miss you! I'm home the next few weekends in october, let me know if you can hang out
LOVE!!!! You look amazing, and I cannot wait to see that gorgeous coat on here!!!
ReplyDeletei love this look and the subtle red lips!! xxoo
ReplyDeleteNow THIS is how you pattern mix!! Go YOU:)
ReplyDeleteSimply adore houndstooth and pairing black and white prints together! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern mixing going on here!
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I like the idea of mixing black and white prints!
ReplyDeleteattention 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
ReplyDeleteBring on the dogstooth! That coat just rocks on you Bella!
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The dress is incredible.
ReplyDeleteLost for words! Bella, you always look amazing but I think this is the best outfit I've ever seen you in.
ReplyDeleteYou were born to wear houndstooth. Can I join your pack, please? xxx
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!
ReplyDeletethat's an awesome pattern mix...I love the dress...I'm fan of those patterns.
ReplyDeleteNow 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
Oh and I really want that hat!!! I have a thing for hats at the moment. See my blog post tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteLove the houndstooth! The addition of the umbrella is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the jacket! I totally forgot to do a post with mine for Wendy. Darn!
ReplyDeletelovin the houdstooth hat and jacket
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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! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit, the hat and jacket and dress. What a great combo!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
I love the mannishness of this jacket over the flirty shape of the dress!
ReplyDeleteI love the mannishness of this jacket over the flirty shape of the dress!
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That jacket is fantastic. But i really love how you mix prints. You are the queen of print mixology. I'm always very impressed!
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Tracy
Gorgeous, just the right amount of mismatch. Love it.xx.
ReplyDeleteI am inlove with your dresses!!! The coat adds a perfect finish to the outfit!! I like :)
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The sundress is amazing. Just like something I had in the shop last summer, it killed me to sell it!
ReplyDeleteBella! Your outfits lately have been amazing! Loving this all white and black look!
ReplyDeleteLove the title of this post. So clever! Only you could pull off this bold mix of patterns, Bella!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
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Heather
Love that dress and houndstooth is a classic :) Glad you didn't over do it like Gaga
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of patterns, your outfit looks great on you.
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