BREAKING PLAID: 3 Ways to Wear It Now

A sweet look from the ASOS Fall/Winter '13 Lookbook. Photo via ASOS

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Let me preface this post by saying that I don't have a problem with lumberjacks. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with small towns (if you saw where I live, you'd understand that small doesn't even begin to describe it.) But between bearded axe-wielding dudes, Highland flings and buttoned-up cowboys in dad jeans, plaid can quickly become the punchline of a bad fashion joke.

If you haven't noticed, plaid is everywhere right now. The print was one of the most favoured on the Fall '13 runways of NY, Milan and yes, even Paris, with dresses, skirts and suits covered in très chic tartans of every stripe and colour. Between the mix-and-match plaids at Céline and the 90's grunge vibe at Dries Van Noten, plaid is the print to pick up this season, whether super chilled out for a Saturday afternoon or primped up and polished for a day at the office.

Love plaid but not sure how to wear it? Here are 3 chic ways to get all tartaned up this fall...

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Win 1 of 3 $500 Shopping Sprees with Oshawa Centre 'Style Approved' Campaign

A tee to L.O.V.E. from Smart Set

As a fashion blogger, I hardly ever get to shop. Sure, I stare at clothes all day and write about the latest trends but as for actual physical, down-and-dirty shopping, it's a very rare treat. You might think my world is all changerooms and chargecards, but the reality of my little blogosphere is me, tied to a chair, getting intimate with Carpal Tunnel and trying to recall what my ballet teacher taught me about posture (Shoulders back! Chin up! Oui, oui!)

So when Oshawa Centre asked me to be one of their 'Style Approved' Experts (along with 4 other amazing blogettes) and spend a few days trendhunting at their mall, I was totally game. Our mission? Visit Oshawa Centre, check out all the stores, and take pics of our top fall fashion finds to be posted on the new Oshawa Centre Style Approved Pinterest Board. 

I live in a small town where fashion selection is pretty much nil. In a large haystack (literally in my case), I can always find that needle, especially if said needle has high heels or a sparkly finish. The minute I walked into Oshawa Centre and saw the huge selection of stores, I knew I had this assignment in the bag - I checked out H&M, Pandora, Gap, Hudson's Bay, Danier, Roots, Chapters, Smart Set, ALDO and Town Shoes and snapped away. 30 pics (and several shopping bags) later, my day was complete.  I'm heading back to Oshawa Centre for round 2 this week and can't wait to add more finds to our compendium of fall must-haves. Best. Job. Ever.

Now here's the exciting part: Check out the Oshawa Centre Style Approved Pinterest Board (it's updated daily with our fall finds) and re-pin or 'like' your favourites. No pressure to 'like' mine but I'll love you if you do :) Then, simply head over to Facebook to enter the Oshawa Centre Style Approved Contest for your chance to win 1 of 3 $500 Shopping Sprees to score a new fall wardrobe. Can you imagine?! 

Best of luck, beauties! Hope to see you soon at Oshawa Centre! xx

 

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