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WIW: Houndstooth & Red Booties

Transcona Shannon

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I thrifted this cropped houndstooth jacket last night and couldn't wait to bust it out! It's a great cropped length, is double breasted and can either be buttoned right up or just part way so you have a nice large collar (the way I'm wearing it here) or of course undone for a column of colour effect. It's lined, has 3/4 length sleeves and fits me perfectly. I've popped it on top of my black ponte knit sheath dress and then added my new red booties and my quilted red leather handbag for colour. A simple silver bangle is my jewelry.

What do you think? Does this work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Jacket: Simply Manakin Petite (thrifted)
Dress: Cleo Petite
Booties: Sam Edelman
Handbag: Nine West (thrifted)
Bangle: Sears

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Latest reply was from pastrygirl

Sona

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Works very well. Loving the houndstooth wih pops of red.

Mochi

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Oh, Shannon. I LOVE this outfit. Black and white with the pop of red--with those crisp, classic lines. So great for fall.

cjh

(website)

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Man, you always get going so early!!!! I am just barely awake but you brighten up the morning. Of course I have a whole hour yet before I have to leave the house (still not quite enough time).

Well, as usual you have picked a fab outfit, and look cheery and ready to go!

sarah

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Wow, what a find! This is perfect Shannon.

ramya

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heart, love...

Makrame

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Wow! Gorgeous jacket and the black/white/red combo is perfect!

Inge

(website)

What a great find, Shannon! A spunky jacket + a lovely sheath dress + Modern red booties and a bit of retro elegance by adding that fab quilted red bag = SUCCESS!-)

Deborah

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I adore houndstooth amd I love this outfit. I just don't know what else to say...this is fab.

Ingunn

(website)

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Classic, pretty and a gorgeous jacket! I love this outfit on you. What a find!

MNsara

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That jacket was meant for you! Love you in this classic color combo of blakc & white with red. You sport that houndstooth beautifully too.

Jaime

(website)

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Egad you have done it again! You are Claire are my thrifting idols. I adore those red booties on you too.

morethanbeige

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Beautiful jacket! Cute outfit! And I see Gain tried to sneak into the combo again today - haha!

Anonymous

So cute! I love how your lipstick ties to the boots. That jacket was a great find!

Queen Mum

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Perfection! This outfit is a 10+++ from head to toe! I'm swooning!

Carole

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Wow, love it! What a great find. All you thrifters are making me realize I've really missed some fun out there.

kellygirl

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Super duper, Shannon! I love that shade of red--it looks so sophisticated!

Transcona Shannon

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Thank you all - black and white with red is one of my all time favourite combinations so my happiness scale in this outfit is pretty darned high!

And yes MTB, Gain is trying yet again to sneak into the shot. What a camera hog!

Angie

(website)

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Retro Fab Shannon shines again!

KILLER

Sara L.

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What a great find! I have to wear new stuff right away too. I love the jacket with the pops of red.

Anonymous

What a sweet little jacket! I love black and white on you Shannon, I always have, and you really suit the hounds-tooth too. The cropped cut makes perfect proportions with the dress (open or closed) and the red booties add that modern edge. Love the bag too with that closure. You are giving Deborah a run for her money in your black, white and red!

JR

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Oh seriously Shannon, it's not fair! Why does your thrift store have all the latest trends in mint condition? And why are you so darn good at finding them? *pout*

Which of course is another way of saying that you nailed it again.

catgirl

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This is perfect.

Sylvie

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You are the queen of thrifting. I really like how your bold lip color pulls out the red of the shoes and handbag as well. Such a great outfit and so very true to your personal style.

Jonesy

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It's great! Yet another fab thrifting find! You really do have the magic touch.

rachylou

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Ohmigosh, every day a winner!

Diana

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This is an amazing outfit! Great score on the jacket!

Transcona Shannon

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Thank you for your sweet comments. I feel very "me" in this outfit.

nancylee

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Love it! Those red booties are awesome.

Suz

(website)

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LOVE!!!

Oh, how I love.

This is perfection.

Did you see my thread about houndstooth jacket love back in the winter? http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....en-and-now

My first jacket was almost exactly like yours!!

By the way, I am wearing the Gap pants with jacket 2, for your reference. They fit me pretty snug, it looks like, and I've left some scrunch. Maybe they have changed the cut a bit this year or maybe I bought too small a size. Hmmm.

I tried on the Edelman booties today, too, but they didn't have red. They were great, but not as comfortable for me as the ones I bought, weirdly enough (though the heel is higher on the ones I bought. Odd.)

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