Mad for Madras!

It's no secret that I love plaid,

and there are LOTS of adorable summer Madras plaids to be had!

Here are my favorites for this season...

I have had to use extreme restraint to NOT purchase this Madras Tote from my favorite store Talbots.

Even I am beginning to feel like my tote bag collection is getting a little out of control.

It happens to be on SALE right now though....

This LL Bean dress could not be cuter..and the price is right!

I had to add it to my summer dress collection,

and wore it with a navy cardigan over my shoulders on Father's Day.

And here is how I styled my dress!

If you love Madras, then hopefully you know about Just Madras...

they are the makers of this cute cosmetic bag, but they have skirts, dresses, ties, and bags too!

The Madras headband...

the perfect accessory for the preppy girl!

  

Loving this Madras Shep shirt from Vineyard Vines!

There you have my current favorites!

Are you mad for Madras?

Mad about Plaid

I love tartan plaid!

 I have a lot of plaid in my fall and winter wardrobe

and I have a lot a madras in my spring and summer wardrobe.

Here is a classic look that I would wear this winter

 

 

 

 I am Scottish on my paternal grandmother's side,

and love that we have two different family (clan) tartan plaids!

Some day I hope to have a few skirts or wraps made in these tartans

 

The McIlvaine Clan

 

The Murray Clan

 

Although I don't decorate specifically with tartan plaid, I do have some sort of plaid,

whether it be a window treatment or a pillow, in each of the rooms of my home.

I also like to decorate my table with tartan plaid, especially around the holidays.

 

Here are some wonderful pictures of tartan plaids used in fashion and at home...

Love the black lampshades with the dark tartan.

Just love the chair!

 

 

I love this look...sometimes it's hard to get a "fresh" and bright look with tartans.

This would be my cabin retreat...when I win the Powerball.

OK...pink and green tartan...LOVE THIS!

 

 

Take me on a picnic any day with this adorable set!

Mixing my love of monograms with my love of tartan plaid!

Festive table

 

 

Another great holiday table setting!

So charming!

ADORABLE!

Love these plates!!! 

Another mix of monograms and tartan plaid!

 

 

I am on a handbag "ban" but oh would I love to have this one!

For D....great with khaki's or jeans!

  

 

A classic!

 Perfect for a summer cocktail party!

LOVE for a Christmas wedding!!!!

Beautiful!

 

 

All of these photos and more can be found on my Mad About Plaid board on Pintrest.

Are you mad about plaid?