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Plaid and Leopard

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There is something soothing about the lines and the symmetry of plaid that reminds me of geometry (my favorite High School subject that I mentioned in Mani Monday -Gray Geometric Edition.)  The leopard belt and shoes soften the lines with the random spots.  This shirt is from a couple of years ago, but I just ordered the new black watch with club collar.  I previously featured the new club collar in stripe (now on sale!) and Liberty Paisley.  The new one arrives tomorrow along with both of my plaid shoes.  If you tried to purchase either of the plaid shoes yesterday and found your size sold out, they were just replenished.  The links are here: Sadie Pom-Pom Ankle Strap Flats in Tartan and Scalloped Heels in Festive Plaid

I styled the shirt and leopard accents with the Maddie Pant in navy and a navy cashmere sweater (all from J. Crew).  I bought my second pair of Maddie pants after wearing another color once.  They are so comfortable!  I love that they are streamlined without being too skinny and that they have belt loops.  I featured them recently in olive green in Fall Foilage.  I can’t wait to check them out in Black Watch as well.

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J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses

J. Crew shirt (similar here)

J. Crew Cashmere Cardigan

J. Crew Maddie Pant in Navy

J. Crew Calf Hair Belt

J. Crew Sandals (similar here and on sale)

Moynat Tote also here (this or this would look great)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

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It’s time for Plaid!

Published on by thenavyleopard3 Comments

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

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Tempting the Rain

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As much as I feel like time is moving too quickly and I don’t want to rush it along, I am ready for colder weather and looking forward to the holidays.  I have always loved plaid and last year I wore a ton of it around the holidays.  This year I am warming up with this amazing plaid coat from J. Crew.  Temperatures in Los Angeles dipped a bit over the weekend and we got a teeny bit a rain on Monday.  I enjoyed this plaid coat and tempted fate with my red suede shoes for Sunday breakfast with my family.

I styled the coat with my favorite J. Crew toothpick jeans, red flats (similar here), Ryan sunglasses, white shirt and my own bag.

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J. Crew Collection Red Plaid Trench Coat (on sale!)

J. Crew Ryan Sunglasses

J. Crew Toothpick Jeans

J. Crew shoes (similar here)

Lafayette 148 Shirt (on sale!)

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE

Mad for Plaid

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I’ve always loved plaid – plaid pants for the holidays, plaid shirts, plaid shoes and plaid shorts.   I was so excited when this pretty, plaid, off the shoulder dress went on sale at J. Crew in the lightest, breeziest silk.  I styled it with one of my favorite new hats, a raffia clutch and my denim pom pom flats (that are sold out, but I linked several great options below). I featured the “Into the Wild” print off the shoulder dress in this post a couple of weeks ago.  I was slow to the off the shoulder trend and now I am loving it for summer.

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J. Crew Dress (on sale!)

J. Crew Hat

J. Crew shoes (sold out) but these and these would look great

Calypso Clutch (last year) similar here

Happy Shopping!

XO,

JAE