A couple months ago, Redbook contacted me again and invited me to be part of their September issue. I was lucky enough to make it into the article about pattern mixing for Fall. It was a challenge as a lot of the obvious mixes had already been taken care of. Stripes & polka dots woulda been a cinch for me, but I was given the challenge of combining herringbone with animal print. I didn't think I owned any herringbone, but it turns out this herringbone plaid cape counts!
I found the cape at an amazing estate sale in the earlier part of this year. It was like I was walking through my own estate sale in the future. There were piles as tall as me; all clothes. Tons of stripes, polka dots, and classic pieces, like this cape. I joked with my husband that it's what will happen if he dies before me. I will have nothing to do but spend his money.
The blouse is from another estate sale that I went to in West Seattle. I think it's quite possibly my favorite piece I've bought this year. I wear it so much and I love how unexpected the color looks with most other colors. It will be perfect for Fall, too. I have yet to compile my wish list for Autumn, but I'm starting to get some ideas. I know I'll be wearing this cape a lot! What are you looking forward to wearing?
Friday Fashion Fact:
Herringbone is the pattern and tweed is the cloth. That means my cape is a tweed herringbone plaid O_o
Friday Fashion Fact:
Herringbone is the pattern and tweed is the cloth. That means my cape is a tweed herringbone plaid O_o
Vintage handmade cape (similar) - Vintage Dior blouse (similar) - Forever 21 skirt (similar) - Maison Martin Margiela for H&M wedges - thrifted Coach
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That cape is awesome!! Such a great find. I always want to go to estate sales, but I don't know how to find them in my area! lol
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful cape! You look gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteWow congrats on the Redbook gig. That's really exciting! I like how the color of the blouse brings the animal print and herringbone patterns together.
ReplyDeleteI love this color palette! The mix of pattern is awesome too. That is seriously such a cool plaid cape.
ReplyDeletecongrats on redbook and gorgeous coat!
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Hahha, got your on the fashion fact :D
ReplyDeleteI was reading about the difference between plaid and tartan and it turned out tartan is the pattern and plaid was the cloth O_O I have been living in a lie!
Awesome cape dear, and gorgeous styling as always. Can't believe Fall is already here!