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This trend is all about checks and squares. From tartan to weaving, this is one hot trend for this season. Don't be afraid of choosing colour within your tartan this season, as SS 2013's strict monochrome colour scheme isn't prominent anymore. Step out of traditional tartan with big blanket weaves and old laundry style bag checks instead. Also, don't be afraid of wearing check on check, just take inspiration from the catwalk. If, the idea of wearing lots of pattern scares you, then just add checks/tartan to your outfits with nail art and accessories.

Designer/catwalk inspiration

High street/online pieces



Tartan Shirt with collar chain from Simply Be £40.00
Red check skater dress with collar from Simply Be £40.00
Checked dress with Zips from Zara £69.99
Checked Wool coat from Zara £89.99
Monochrome check print shirt from Topshop £35.00
Light check boyfriend throw on coat from Topshop £75.00
Mini tartan duffle bag from Topshop £30.00
Red & Black tartan check bodycon skirt from LittleMistress.co.uk £39.00
Red & Black tartan check bandeau bralet from LittleMistress.co.uk £30.00
LOVE tartan city dress from inlovewithfashion.com £30.00
Red & Black tartan t-shirt skater dress from New Look £17.99
Red tartan raglan wrap blouse from New Look £19.99
Red check bow headscarf from New Look £3.99
Johnny Loves Rosie tartan bow from ASOS £16.00
Freak of Nature New York doll pinafore dress in tartan from ASOS £45.00
ASOS Full midi skirt in tartan from ASOS £36.00
Cambridge satchel company 15" Designer tartan leather satchel from ASOS £140.00
ASOS CURVE exclusive legging with tartan panel from ASOS £18.00
ASOS SKITTLE pointed heels from ASOS £25.00
ASOS CURVE pencil skirt in tartan from ASOS £22.00
Glamorous check jacket from ASOS £32.00 (RRP £60.00)


Beauty

If you are afraid of wearing checks or tartan clothing, then why don't you try this trend through nail art. I found a beauty tartan nail art design on a blog.
http://www.naileditnz.com/2013/09/plaid-nail-art-with-3d-bows-from.html

Image from http://www.naileditnz.com/2013/09/plaid-nail-art-with-3d-bows-from.html

Isn't this design beautiful! It reminds me of a classic Burberry scarf.

In the blog post I have linked, the author has left polishes that she has used, but I have some colour recommendations that would help you to recreate this look too. 

http://www.kkcenterhk.com/m110/BLUESEA/p9643/BLUESEA-Bow-Shaped-Brown-With-Checkered-Nail-Art-Decorations/product_info.html 

^^^The bows she used.^^^

I always love seeing tartan in high street shops and on the catwalk for AW, as tartan reminds me of Autumn! I chose some pieces for curvier ladies as well as slimmer ones, but whatever your size, you must try this trend. It's an easy way to add pattern into your wardrobe and you don't just have to stick to clothing. I am slightly in love with this nail art design! I think I might have to try it out myself. I just hope Nailed it NZ doesn't mind me using her picture etc! 

Anyway, I hope you have enjoyed this post and it has inspired you to buy something checked/tartan. 

Bye

xxx