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Spring Houndstooth

The clocks have been set forward an hour; flowers are beginning to bloom. Spring has arrived, barely — the air’s still a bit chilly.  And I have a serious crush on houndstooth.

I love houndstooth.  I think it’s the dignified, ladylike Queen-Elizabeth-Jackie-O aspect that appeals.  Something about a lady on the street and all that.  At any rate, the pattern is an elegant choice for a light spring jacket, adding structure to the soft spring color palette and florals.

So, obviously, these are houndstooth coats, from a variety of virtual shopkeepers.  I’m partial tothe longer, unbuttoned coats, myself, but of course there’s a style for every taste.  Some, like Aoharu and Bijou, offer houndstooth coats in different lengths.  Muism has two sleeve length options.Modern Gypsy offers a full line of houndstooth coat styles, as well as dresses.

Houndstooth jackets, top to bottom, left to right:
Bijou Metro BlackXGray (long version)
BareRose Chidori Habit
Modern Gypsy Hecate Jacket
Bijou Metro BlackXGray (short version)
DCNY Swing Coat – Fall Gift
Aoharu Tweed Feminine Coat – Houndtooth
PureStyle FreeCoatOP
Muism The Chic Coat – Houndstooth
Musashi-Do December Warmth – White

Other credits:
Hair: Lamb Sick Muse – Ugly Red Lipstick
Skin: Tres Blah Hiccup Light Skin – Swoon (freckles, light winged brows) (Designers United item – no longer available)
Top: Vanitas Vesture Autumn Soft Tank – Lime
Pants: Mimikri Joy – Black

Disclaimer: Top is from my own shop.  I’m acquainted with some of the designers shown here.  However, I only blog things I like, regardless of affiliations or gifts.

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