V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Dec 09, 2016

Checking In With Tartan

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I am checking in because I am sentimental.
Here’s how I got started. I am talking tartan.

A quick chat about a trip down memory lane and a small addition to my wardrobe; seems about right for this time of the year.


My school uniform was Black Watch tartan accessorised with a white blouse and opaque black tights in winter. Actually it wasn’t all bad and especially back in those days when the legs were for showing and we hiked the skirt up as high as we could get away with.


Fast-forward several (that’s being kind read many) decades and a trip to Edinburgh sparked a walk down the tartan memory lane. I found a Black Watch cashmere scarf and had that warm and fuzzy nostalgic feeling.

I soon realised I am quite fond of a touch of tartan in the winter and since then the Black Watch has been on every day. This new re-kindled love of mine has given me the courage to “check in” and tartan up in the form of pants.


Yes, I am a fan of the tartan trousers.

I am wearing them with a very simple black sweater and mules or boots depending on the day. They are flattering; it must be the cross checking pattern and they make a great change from the black pants and jeans. They also work dressed up with heels and a tailored blazer or jacket.


I don’t feel Scottish and nor do I feel like a schoolgirl, more is the pity, but I really, really do love the tartan. xv



Checking In With Tartan

martie stewart plaid stretch pants  //  trina turk plaid pants  //  plaid stretch pants at j.crew  //  johnston of elgin tartan scarf



image tim walker

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