Friday, September 11, 2009

Catching Crickets



Dress and tights: Marshall's, Cardigan: gift, Moccasins: Minnetonka

Okay, so are we all tired of buffalo plaid? I still harbor a quiet love for it. I've been living in this dress for the last few weeks after snagging it on sale for $5. When the price is right I say go for it. Red buffalo plaid, especially, reminds me of my childhood and my grandfather in his wool plaid hunting jacket. The little burst of nostalgia these broad red and black checks evoke is a like watching an old family movie - full of loving open arms and big laughing smiles.

14 comments:

S.Elisabeth said...

No wayy, bring on the buffalo plaid! especially for fall. You look totally adorable!!

Gabbi said...

Great outfit. I have a favorite plaid shirt that I don't want to stop wearing either... :)

muchlove said...

not tired of the plaid at all! You look great in it, and I love the tights you paired it with.

have a great weekend, Emily!
xx

PS. I agree, it would be so amazing to relive those 1920s photos.

Valeriesoh said...

I love plaid... might have been because I grew up in Washington soo.. hence plaid galore!!
I love moccasins!! collect them... would love to see how yours look like!!. :)

Lexie said...

i love red buffalo plaid, too. you look so perfectly autumnal!

Diana said...

I love red buffalo plaid! It may be very trendy but that's the downfall of loving something that becomes popular. The dress looks great on you!

Christina said...

I'm personally not a fan of buffalo plaid, but I love the shape of the dress!

By the way, is "Resplendent Tranquility" from Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison? We just started that in English class (as mentioned on my blog) and I think it said that somewhere in the prologue.

milk said...

I love the dress. Isn't Marshall's the best place? Well there and TJ Maxx

Amelia said...

That dress is so cute! I don't think I could ever tire of classic red buffalo plaid for fall.

I'm so sorry I completely missed the post with your giveaway. What a cute idea! I want some of that map wrapping paper.

Unknown said...

In NZ, there is so so much plaid around, it's pretty incredible. But I love it when the pattern is made into a feminine, pretty little dress like the one you're wearing. I like the contrasts.

LaurenSchoon said...

I still love buffalo plaid!
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Imogen said...

I love your dress so much- both the print and the colours and what a bargain.

Erin Cathleen said...

$5? I just might have to check out Marshall's myself. :) That dress is too cute on you!

chelsea said...

Ooo! I LOVE this outfit! It is so fall! And it is funny because the red plaid reminds me of my father's hunting jacket. Ha!