Tartan

While in NYC over the summer, I waited in a loooooooooong line (shout out to the hubs for waiting for over 2 hours with me) to see the Alexander McQueen exhibit entitled " Savage Beauty". To be honest, I would have waited double because this exhibit was unbelievable. U N B E L I E V A B L E, I tell you. I can't say enough good things about it but this blog is really only about a very specific part of the exhibit - tartan. McQueen had an affinity for the pattern as it embodied his Scottish heritage but since he could hardly be described as conventional, he was able to take a somewhat traditional design and make it look unique and unconventional.

A tartan piece from the Savage Beauty exhibit

If it looks familiar, then you are correct because Sarah Jessica Parker wore a version of this dress a few years back

Another designer that rocks tartan, is Ralph Lauren. His interpretation is far more conventional, in my opinion - but still stylish

For example, this awesome nightgown which I happen to own and love

    

Now that the weather is getting colder, I find myself putting on the nightgown and cozying up on the couch under my favorite throw to watch TV and write this blog. tt

Here are a few other tartan favorites from around the interweb

Tartan ties from the Scottish Trading Company


The ever popular Burberry scarf


Piazza Sempione plaid skirt