Fatal Attraction 2 - Tweed

Tweed is a classic style item introduced to the fashion world by Coco Chanel in 1926. Since then, tweed has seen many shapes and forms and is still popular today. Until recently, however, tweed has been associated with a much older, high society crowd but now the younger generation is mixing it up to give it a younger, fresher look.

I've always been a fan of tweed and I bought an amazing blue-green mix tweed blazer a while ago from ebay and I love it so much. In order to make tweed look more modern, it should be worn one tweed item at a time and play with brighter colours and contrasting textures such as silk. Also, when wearing tweed clothing, try to wear form fitting shapes so not to look matronly.

Here are a few tweed items you can be creative with.




#1: Women's Regular Long Sleeve Twill Tweed Cardigan - US$59.99
http://www.landsend.com/pp/LongSleeveTwillTweedCardigan~182052_59.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::XEH&CM_MERCH=IDX_00008__0000000086&origin=index

#2: Soundgirl The Josette Dress - US$80.00
http://www.amazon.com/Soundgirl-Josette-Dresses-Medium-Metallic/dp/B000YCTLVS/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1207484656&sr=1-9

#3: Lux High Waisted Tweed Pencil Skirt - US$19.99
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=13705371&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=20

#4: Rosetti Tweed Satchel - US$19.60
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/womens/handbagswallets/satchelstotes/PRD~325197/Rosetti+Tweed+Satchel.jsp#

#5: Newport News Tweed Pump - US$20.00
http://www.amazon.com/Newport-News-Tweed-pump-BLACK-MULTI/dp/B000WP05E4/ref=sr_1_74?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1207483487&sr=1-74

Top it off!

I have admired the bizarre yet awe inspiring work of British milliner Philip Treacy for a long time. His immense creativity seems to flow directly into the hats he makes, each one dramatic and stylish in its own unique way.




His creations are not for the faint of heart (nor broke of pocket) but even simply looking at them, you have to appreciate the amount of thought and skill that goes into his pieces.


If you're looking for some less expensive yet dramatic and quirky toppers for your hat collection, I've found a few that might tickle your fancy. (hehe I don't think I've ever used that expression before...and probably never will again.)

Brown Cocktail Feather Fascinator
Price:US$15.99
http://www.nyfashionhats.com/servlet/the-571/brown%2C-hat%2C-hats%2C-cocktail%2C/Detail


Victorian Mini Top Hat
Price: US$44.00
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10136458


Poker Face Fascinator
Price: US$10.00
http://humblebumbleb.com/10.html


'Paris Match' Mini Top Hat
Price: US$33.00
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6276729


Michel Rene Peacock Fascinator
Price: AU 30 (US$27.42)
http://www.madaboochoo.com.au/boutique/michel-ren-peacock-fascinator-brown.html


Autumn Leaves Fascinator with Bumble Bee
Price:US$45.00
http://www.fynehats.com/facinators1.htm

You only paid what??

Hey everyone!

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