All About That Plaid

(Revolve)

I'm not usually one for patterns but I'm a sucker for plaid and it seems like this trend has finally caught on. What's more, the variety of color combinations and textures available in this print makes it particularly appealing. For a laid-back daytime look, pair a plaid sweater or shirt with ripped jeans. When it comes to the evening, consider pairing a plaid miniskirt with a crop top or a plaid blouse with miniskirt and over the knee boots.

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Blazers + Trainers = Rarely A Good Look

I tend to write about emerging trends that I personally love and hope to see more of. However, over the summer, I noticed a somewhat worrying trend emerging primarily among adolescent girls. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate a good attempt at 'smart casual' but this trend is totally misguided. Chunky Nike trainers do not belong on the same body at the same time as a nice tailored blazer. For a more put together look try some fun skate shoes, like those pictured, in place of trainers. As we begin to transition into Fall, I hope we've seen the last of this unfortunate combination!

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