Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Classic Tweed

Tweed is one of those fabrics that have a distinctive look that never seems to go out of style, though it constantly resurfaces a little bolder, brighter and smarter than before.
Tweed appears to have a rough, unfinished texture though it is quite flexible and soft. Its durable, moisture resistance fabric makes it ideal for outerwear. As the temperature begins to drop, I like to adorn myself with casual classics. Tweed is the quintessential cozy cover-up. I especially love the unique angled pockets of this blazer as well as the contrasting black collar lapels.
For a polished look, try pairing a tweed skirt with a cropped leather jacket and booties. Or you can replicate the iconic Coco Chanel's look with a tweed blazer and collared shirt. Tweed can also be modernized by mixing textures such as adding a fur stole or a scarf in vibrant prints. You could say it is nostalgia but most likely people just like the way tweed looks and feel and there is nothing wrong when history and tradition appeals to a universal sense of fashion!

[Outfit]
Blazer & Sweater :: Gap
Skirt & Booties :: Jessica Simpson via Macy's
Leggings :: HUE
Earrings :: Swapped
Necklace :: J.Crewcuts [borrowed from Charlotte =)]
Thanks for reading!

78 comments:

  1. What a pretty outfit! I absolutely love the tweed jacket on you, it just looks very classy and elegant! You look gorgeous :)
    Have a very sweet day!
    Good luck!

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  2. Ah! Great minds think alike... I am also wearing tweed in my post today :) Inspired by Whitney Port... I'm wearing it more modernized with pleather leggings and ankle strap heels. Love how you wore it with an animal print, so cute! :)

    xoxo,
    Rachel
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  3. You look so elegant! I like how you made it look modern because I tend to associate tweed as a more mature and classic piece. And the sunset in the background looks so pretty too ^^

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  4. Huge fan of tweed! I'd love to see this blazer styled over a dress and with soem fun tights.

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  5. Agreed! Tweed is timeless!

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  6. You're so right. It's super classy and everyone can wear it. From kids to older people, it always looks amazing ;)

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  7. I love this ensemble, and it looks great on you! Tweed is a classic. I love to pair a leather jacket with a tweed skirt or slacks. Thanks for the inspiration! :-)

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  8. Such a classic outfit. You can never go wrong with tweed:)

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  9. very classy indeed.. :)

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  10. Very pretty and classy!

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  11. Lovely outfit dear, classy! ♥XOXO

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  12. love the classic tweed on you! fab!

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  13. oh i love it! i've been wanting a tweed blazer!
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  14. I absolutely love tweed! The unexpected pairing with the leopard skirt looks really great, too!

    xo,
    Hannah
    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  15. Nice outfit! That blazer look so cozy :D

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  16. Love that skirt, it's so cute! (:

    - Jaimie
    fawnandfoe.blogspot.com

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  17. Amazing photos. You look very pretty =)

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  18. tweed is a classic! and I love it! kisses http://trendytips-trendygirls.blogspot.com

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  19. Lovely, but I'm mroe loving the skirt your wearing!!!

    New post!!!

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  20. I love tweed jackets and skirts. Yours is pretty Thu :)

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  21. oohh I love the jacket!! :)

    kisses

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  22. what a cool skype!!! lovely pictures and great outfit ;)
    xx

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  23. I like it. Tweed is a classic & I had no idea where it originated before reading this post. Who says blogging is not productive?

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  24. nice outfit!!
    i follow you ok???
    kisses

    maitane

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  25. Just got a tweed blazer, so this was fun to read. :) I like the pairing with the leopard!

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  26. love love this look!
    (the first pic is just amazing)

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  27. Can't go wrong with tweed ;) And I must say that the tweed/leopard combo is super cute! ♥ I love your style :) xoxo

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  28. I totally love this look, I've got to get me a tweed jacket now *checks bank account* lol

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  29. I don't own anything tweed but I have seen it a lot on the blogsphere :) Loving the sunset backdrop!! You have really nice locations to shoot photos!

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  30. isn't tweed always in style, during the colder months. pretty you in front of the pretty sunset. i want your boots.

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  31. I love your tweed blazer, I have yet to get something with tweed. The combo of tweed and grey leopard print is awesome :)

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  32. I love tweed, it looks fabulous on a blazer especially, it gives form and shape. And the texture is beautiful. You look stylish as always, I like the neutral color tone, the necklace adds some color and fun to this outfit!

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  33. The tweed blazer is definitely a fall/winter look. Great look!

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  34. oh my gosh,you wear tweed so well...and I love how you paired it with leopard!


    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

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  35. I love tweed, it's so fun and warm, and a little bit masculine. This jacket looks great on you. I really love it with the leopard print skirt.

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  36. Really nice look!
    Great shoes ;)

    I like your blog!<3
    xoxo
    r.

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  37. The tweed is such a classic look! Love this post!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!!!


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  38. What a beautiful sunset :) Such an interesting outfit combo, I love tweed!

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  39. Thu! I hear you! LOVE tweed! You look great in that sunset sky! :)

    xo, sam

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  40. Love your tweed blazer!

    Thanks so much for following my blog :)

    http://borrowedwardrobe.blogspot.com

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  41. You look great...love the tweet! Thanks for the comment...following you back!

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  42. Hello, thank you for your visit and your comment!
    Love it!
    Following you ...

    xoxo
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  43. I have always loved tweed. I think ever since I was a little girl, I've loved it! And of course I totally love your jacket, Thu. And those boots. :)
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  44. I am in serious need of some tweed in my life. I'm frighteningly short.

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  45. Awesome blog dear..i'm your newest follower now.

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  46. THANKS FOR YOUR LOVELY COMMENT ON MY BLOG!! OF COURE I FOLLOW YOU!!LOVE YOUR BLOG!!
    XOXO
    A_C'EST MOI
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  47. new follower cause you are so stylish ,and you look amazing
    i love your blazer

    love your blog

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  48. thanks a lot thu for your lovely comment and following, also following you too..
    you really have a nice blog and Char is sooo cute :)

    xx

    Miss-Peacock

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  49. I love the first photo :-) and the sky looks so amazing

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  50. so nice photos, with the sun set!i like your blog :D i follow you in google friend connect, facebook and bloglovin :) follow back?
    thank you, sweety!
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  51. Thanks a lot. The same to you :)

    Follow me
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  52. Nice outfit! lovely sunset! Thanks for visiting my blog! XX

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  53. I really love that jacket!!!

    following you.. follow me back!!

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  54. thank you very much :) I follow you too :) Your blog is cool :) You are beautiful women :)
    I invite you to re-visit my blog :) xoxo

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  55. oooh wow, what a beautiful sunset!! I LOVE your necklace... perfect "pop" of color to add to your outfit :)

    thanks for following me lovely, now following back!
    xoxo

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  56. thank you for your sweet comment and following me!! you have a great style girl!! following back!

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  57. Amazing pictures and I love your look! Great blog dear <3

    xoxo
    www.thefashionmoodboard.com

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  58. tweed is such a classic! it spice up an outfit. Its Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn's era.. understated elegance

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  59. Thanks for checking out my blog and following! I love your blog, I followed you back! :)

    xoxo
    Cami

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  60. I love your jacket. It's really cute and it fits you perfectly. I like how fitted it is.

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  61. You look awesome! follow you back via GFC and Bloglovin, thank you! xx Joice

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  62. I looove your blazer. Follow each other? :)

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  63. Thank you for your lovely comments and thanks for following, here I am following you back!
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  64. I love that you took a classic like tweed and paired it with a super hot leopard mini skirt. It's a match made in heaven. You look gorgeous!

    **kisses**
    Emily

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  65. nice outfit, love the background :)
    Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog, am now following <3

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  66. Great blog,
    Follow/visit my blog if you'd like??
    xoxo
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  67. Hey! I wanted to thank you for your lovely comment on my blog, and welcome you as a new follower! hope to hear soon from you, your skirt is lovely btw!!

    xx
    E

    http://byebye-blondie.blogspot.com/

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  68. I love your outfit!
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  69. You're looking gorgeous dear.

    I'm following you now.

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  70. Love your outfit and the booties!
    Thanks for the follow!

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  71. Wow beautiful photo..Thank you for your sweet comment on my Blog and thanks for following,I am following you back!:)

    Kiss!

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  72. Hey Lovely.. ^_^
    Thnx for your sweet comment ..m followin u back..
    You lookin b'ful and the tweed is gorgeous shade...
    Keep Smiling
    Ruhie

    The Sweet Life

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  73. nice outift! i also like tweeds since it keeps me warm, but it's also fashionable...

    thanks for your comment on my blog... nice blog.. i'm following you also...

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    NIQUE

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  74. Hello. Thanks for your comment.
    nice blog.
    I follow you.

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