Something old, something new...

... or something's that both.  Old as in, a revival of something very traditional but new as in reinvented for A/W17. 

I am late to the party with this one and I'm going to hold my hands up and say, for me, the jury is out. 

Check.  Not big check - I randomly love a big check (not a gingham, that was definitely one trend I couldn't get on bored with).  Pretty much a Prince of Wales check.

Is it wrong that I am actively pleased when I come across a trend I think - nope, not for me?   One less thing to try and shoehorn into my style.  That sounds all sorts of bonkers but I know what I mean...

So, I think it is a style that I need to try on but I think that I'm going to go all out suit.  Tops and bottoms.  Matchy matchy, in for a penny in for a pound.   

I will go and do some trying on but in the meantime, am starting with some research as to see what's out there. 

First off - taking inspiration from Topshop.  And immediately all my resolve to not love this trend goes flying out of the window.  The picture on the left (you can keep the pic on the right..)  Blooming marvellous.  But this is blooming marvellous.  (and of course it also means that there is a hooded sweatshirt blog imminent).

POW Bonded Check Coat from Topshop £79




Staying with coats, I've found another version at La Redoute.
Checked boyfriend coat £75 with 25% off 25OFF



But my favourite is Prince of Wales check blazer £89 also from La Redoute.



Another option in grey with a ruched sleeve at Miss Sefridge.

Check Print Ruched Sleeve Blazer £42



Jackets now and a slimmer fit one from M&S £65 



Check Tapered Leg Suit Trousers from Topshop £50  The jacket appears to have sold out.  All the eye rolling.  I'M SORRY!!  I told you - so WAY behind the curve on this. 




More trouser action at Tophsop.  Adore the green in these.

Heritage Check Mensy Trousers £42



Check Slim Trousers from M&S £29.50 (with the all important pockets).




Checked Wide Leg Cropped Trousers from M&S £35



Checked Slim Leg Trousers from M&S again £29.50




Then there's oversized and we're into full on Suits now, at Mango.  This I love but I don't know if I'd be better suited (pah!) in something more structured.

Check Structured Blazer £99.99



And the matching trousers.  

Check Cargo Trousers from Mango £69.99



This is the one I think I'm going to go for.  I have ideas for everything (well - all two items) on their own separately as well.  A blog in the making and possibly the first in my new series (my web developer is just putting the new pages together) "How to wear....".   I'm more excited than I should be.  

Wool Blend Checked Jacket from Autograph £99




Wool Blend Tapered Trousers £59




So I am definitely going to give the M&S suit a go - I'm thinking logo tee, loafers for a start... fine knit polo neck and trainers.  I think it might be more versatile than I had thought. 

Here I am from Thursday actually in another blazer.  For me - and the sorts of tees I have, I'm not sure how much I would get out of an oversized check one.  She says.  HA HA HA.  As I type, I'm thinking black leather joggers, black tee with white writing (thank you hush), black and white trainers..... lordy, I have the backbone of a mussel.


Tee - Isabel Marant
Blazer - Zara
Belt - Weekday from ASOS
Phoebe Jeans - MiH
Sunglasses - Victoria Beckham from Bicester Village
Loafers - Gucci
Tools bag - Balenciaga 

I am supposed to be at London Fashion Week today and tomorrow but the husband is in France and various other "whoops cards" (ie last minute disasters) have meant, I've decided I'm more needed at home.  Making the most of it with lots of walks (the kids are OVERJOYED - not) and tomorrow, planning on starting to get the most out of our new National Trust membership.  Knole House here we come.  

Interestingly, LFW is all about S/S18 so the relevance for what we're buying right now is zilch.  However I am inspo'd out from various sources and have loads to come in the next week or so.  Focussing on colour, on texture, on accessories and back to basics with good old jeans.  Hope everyone else has a fabulous weekend.  The X Factor and red wine.  BLISS.