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Plaid Tidings

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Now that the holiday season is in full swing, I broke out more plaid.  Last night it was finally time for my six year old to open the first box on his Hot Wheels Advent Calendar.  He is all about cars and when we saw this 1948 Ford Super Deluxe 8 at the amazing Cardiff Classics, we knew it was a perfect match with my ruffled plaid top.

I styled the top with my favorite plaid flats that I featured in It’s time for Plaid! (along with a scalloped heel version) my black toothpick jeans, velvet clutch and Ryan sunglasses all by J. Crew.

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J. Crew Top

J. Crew Velvet Clutch also available in satin

J. Crew Black Toothpick Jeans

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses in Blush

J. Crew Shoes (not many left, but I do keep seeing them pop back, so don’t give up)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Black Watch, Stripes, Sequins and Lace

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The holiday party season is upon us.  And, while I don’t usually go for lace —  I’m more of a leopard, stripes and plaid kind of gal –  I recently tried on these lace pants and they are so comfortable (maybe even more than the pajama party pants I featured last week in Pajama Party) that well, I may be a convert … to lace !  I love the feminine touch they give to my Black Watch plaid blazer and striped St. James top.  Now, I’m ready, in comfortable style, for any number of holiday events.

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Do you know where the name Black Watch plaid comes from?  It is named for the Black Watch, a regiment formed in 1725 to guard the Scottish Highlands (in kilts).  Now you’ll be ready with an outfit – and some interesting trivia to discuss about it.

 

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J. Crew Black Watch Blazer

St. James for J. Crew striped long-sleeve tee

J. Crew Lace Pants

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses in Blush

J. Crew shoes (older style, but these satin slingbacks in black and navy or these dark navy velvet shoes would look great and they are on sale!)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Pink and Plaid

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There are some amazing pieces in the latest J. Crew roll-out.  This velvet blazer in pink is no exception. It comes in a beautiful pewter as well.  Just when I think I have all the plaid shoes I need, I must have  (at least) one more.  I featured the Sadie Ankle-Straps in Tartan in It’s time for Plaid! a couple of weeks ago.  They sold out right away, as predicted, but have been restocked!  I have worn them non-stop since they arrived last week and I have lost count of the compliments I’ve received.  They are so comfortable and I love the mix with the Black Watch club collar shirt and the pink blazer. Don’t delay, they are likely to sell out.

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J. Crew Velvet Blazer in Pink

J. Crew Club Collar Shirt in Black Watch

J. Crew Jane Sunglasses in Pink

J. Crew Sadie Ankle-Strap Flats in Tartan

J. Crew Lookout Jeans (similar here and here)

J. Crew Navy Calf Hair Belt (similar here)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

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It’s time for Plaid!

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like the holidays which to me says it’s time for plaid.  I am mad for plaid as it brings back happy memories of when the Preppy Handbook was my bible. Plaid dresses up even the most basic holiday attire and adds the perfect touch to home holiday decor.

Last year  J. Crew had plaid shoes and pants.  I was lucky enough to get two of each and wore them repeatedly throughout the holiday season.  They sold out fast (within a day of being on the website).

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This year is another chance to add to your prodigious plaid pantheon with their two new adorable styles that are linked and shown below.   They are available now through the links below.  They will hit the website next week and will be featured in the December Style Guide.  Now is the time to snap them up.  I ordered both today.  Don’t delay.

J. Crew Sadie Ankle-Strap Flats in Tartan

J. Crew Scalloped Heels in Festive Plaid

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE