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Monday, February 25, 2013

Check Mate

Checkers Three Ways 

A few months back I bought my husband a black and red checker shirt, when I presented him with the random gift his first reaction was "I look like a lumber jack". His comment made me reflect upon myself and my own lumber jack-esque apparel that hung in my closet. Over the past few years I had accidentally collected what I deem to be a one-too many checker pattern button downs. They have become a staple on days when I want to roll out of bed and not worry about using my little brain to conjure up an outfit.  And I guess that reflects in the way I look because when constantly paired with worked in jeans the checker shirt can look a bit too laid back. 

Recently while in Joe I picked up a soft mint green checker shirt and I vowed to wear it differently, that got me thinking, how can you pull off checkers, plaid and flannel without looking frumpy, or like you're a-boot to hunting eh? Check it out below, my top three fav ways to work checks into your wardrobe. 


1. With Jeans: I know I JUST said that pairing the shirt with jeans isn't ideal, but its all in how you accessories. Starting from the top, I have an ass load of make-up on, and a bright lipstick, so it would be almost impossible to confuse me for a boy. Next I added a neon necklace, and blue suede pumps. Et VoilĂ   


plaid shirt


blue suede shoes

2. With Colour: If you pair checkers with another bright colour it will never look boring or dull. This skirt is such a gorgeous purple colour, with gold accessories you're in the money. 





3. With Leather: This is pretty self explanatory, pair anything with leather and suddenly, va-va-voom! Leather pants, tight, shorts, jacket, or in this case faux leather skirt from Zara. I upped the ante by adding patent Louboutin's (which my dog kept trying to eat) . 

leather skirt








I guess that's it for now, but the possibilities are endless. Tell me, have you embraced the flannel checker trend? How do you wear it? 

5 comments:

  1. Excellent looks! I love plaid, I'm always looking for fun new ways to wear it.

    Nicole
    www.younglovestyle.blogspot.com

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  2. Love your looks, especially the last one with leather. I have way too many plaid tops in my closet!!
    Found you via IFB (I'm a fellow Ontario blogger!). Following along now via GFC.

    Pia
    pjmscloset.blogspot.ca

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  3. Hi Jennifer,

    Great blog post –I love the blue suede pumps, where are they from? They would have been the perfect addition to my recent blog post:

    Spring/Summer '13 Fashion Trends: New Blue Hues
    http://www.lukesutton.net/1/post/2013/02/-springsummer-13-fashion-trends-new-blue-hues.html

    _Luke

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    1. Hi Luke, the pumps are "Ada" by Marciano
      http://guessbymarciano.guess.ca/EN/CATALOG/VIEW/PMADAEU

      Thanks for the comment :)
      Jenny

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  4. i love the last outfit! I can imagine the purple skirt with a gray or purple top as well!

    http://elledressup.blogspot.com

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