Remember I posted about my strange desire for tartan trousers? Well I got a pair. I came across them in whilst using Primark as a short cut (very handy for getting from Queen Street to Argyle Street). Perfectly tartan trousers.
Whilst I wear 'on trend' items, I never buy anything that I will wear just for the during of the trend - I will buy it and wear it for as long as I like it. So most things that find themselves in my wardrobe will be there because they fit with my style. However, with tartan trousers I really did think it would be a phase and not something I would wear for that long, but now I actually have them I can see them be worn for a while (well, for as long something from Primark actually can be worn). I really love them!
They work worn as a colourful layer underneath plain dresses and other simple layers:
They have breathed life into a very difficult vintage drummer girl dress I have. It's very child like and I always felt I looked like an overgrown kid in it, but the tartan brings an interesting edge to the dress:
With simple tshirts and vests the tartan bottom gives the whole look a punk twist:
And of course I couldn't not do a whole Balmain inspired look. It would be rude not to!
I only hope I look less Russ Abbott and more Johnny Rotten!
Queen Michelle
They look great!
I especially favour the drummer girl dress with it, how much for the trews?
Posted by: Vanessa | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 12:07
I can't believe I'm saying this about tartan trousers - but those just look incredibly gorgeous on you - the intense red is just magic.
Posted by: Skye | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 12:22
ive been reading this blog for a while but this is the 1st time ive commented. i love the mix of patterns and textures in the 1st look. queen michelle you are constantly reminding me of your amazingness!
Posted by: tanya | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 12:24
Those look AMAZING on you. so jealous!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 12:27
you definitely don't channel russ abbott at all. perfect with the drummer girl dress!
Posted by: jo | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 12:30
amazing!! i LOVE that drummer dress too.
want. want want.
Posted by: annah | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 12:39
they look like they were made for you, very flattering and the perfect length! i hate having to fold under jeans. i also predictably love the drummer girl dress! especially the collar and sleeves
Posted by: selina | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 12:41
I"M DYING WITH JEALOUSLY. I want a pair but i cant find any where I'm from. Well I can but there to expensive and I'm weell poor lol. gees gees billie jean workin on me.
xoxox emma
Posted by: emma | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 12:42
Wow, you really have such amazing pieces in your wardrobe. You manage to bring pieces together in a way I could never imagine doing it. I salute your fabulousness (can you even say that?!)!
Posted by: young | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 13:27
OMG! Those are exactly what I want/need!
Does Primark ship to the US???
So jealous.
Luv
Poochie
Posted by: Poochie | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 14:41
Umm...those trousers are bad ass and you continually amaze me at your styling!! I'm speechless on this side of the pond.
Posted by: thealchemist | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 15:23
All Johnny Rotten, but girl style. You have found great and surprising ways to use tartan here, Queen Michelle. I'm really floored. Nicely done.
Posted by: enc | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 15:34
Love love love #2... personally never made it farther than the front door at Primark but now I might have to!
Posted by: the Glossy Ed. | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 16:09
Way to go, Queen Donald! Great combos, especially the drummer girl dress.
Posted by: Sal | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 16:18
queen marie im so in love with your style, ive been looking for a pair of these pants since i too drooled and cooed over balmains winter collection along with givenchy and the studded gucci accesories, fink i mite have to hotfoot it to primarni quick style xoxo
Posted by: fashionvictim | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 17:17
LOVE those trousers - they look amazing! you make me want to buy a pair myself!
in love with the white floaty dress at the top as well...so dreamy...
Posted by: Benedicte | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 17:17
aah that first dress is divine!
Posted by: anna | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 17:21
Actually more fab than Johnny and a millions miles away from Russ.
Perfect posing!
Posted by: Make Do & Mend | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 17:30
OH my. i am in love with those.
i've had a obsession with plaid/tartan since I put on my brothers flannel about 12 years ago...
you styled them flawlessly. love the Balmain look.
Posted by: Lisa | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 17:53
those are fantastic, i have been looking for a pair of tartan troos myself and haven't had such luck! particularly love them with the drummer girl dress, as you say. wow! you lucky thing.
Posted by: Rosie | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 18:56
Love these, especially with the sequined top.
Posted by: WendyB | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 20:21
Oooh fabulous! I love the Balmain inspired look and the first look, that dress is gorgeous
Posted by: * Fashion Dreamer * | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 20:52
all the looks are fab! where did you get the gorgeous dress in look 1 Michelle? I have seen it in a couple of other posts.
Posted by: Sarah @ Pistol Whip Vintage | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 21:01
Really like that legging, it's giving you an instand fashionfeeling, love that, and love what you did with the outfits, diffrent but fashionable:)
xxx
Posted by: Esmée | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 22:39
For some reason I have only just come across this blog and on my doing so have found that you are the first person I have seen wear these tartan trousers with great conviction. I love the outfits that you have paired them with and the choice of shoe. You look great.
Posted by: Petrina | Monday, 01 September 2008 at 22:51