I don’t know if it’s a subconscious thing but I have been gravitating towards red for the past two weeks. Red is all over my Instagram feed, it’s my favorite way to brighten up black, stores are showing nothing but red and then NastyGal keeps on sending me ads for red bras. Anyway, because of these subliminal messages and the red cinnamon bears I’ve been slowly eating, I’ve been really trying to figure out how to wear this plaid cape in more exciting ways than just with a dress and boots.
Cape: NastyGal (On MASSIVE sale!)
Skirt: J.Crew (exact and also on sale!)
Purse: Target (exact)
Shoes: Old Navy (exact and on sale)
Tights: Target (exact)
Shirt: Forever21 (exact for under $20)
Earrings: Kate Spade (exact)
Rings: Forever 21 (exact and under $5!)
So, in doing my “research” about how to wear capes, I have fallen down a rabbit hole known as Gossip Girl fashion. I’m sure that had I known about this show when it was on, I would have been obsessed. No one wears a cape, pussybow and beret as well as Blair Waldorf. See evidence here.Sure, some of the looks are a little dated but classy never goes out of style. Expect a lot more XOXO, Gossip Girl inspired looks this month.
Rachelle Pinksole
This plaid cape it the best and love it with the red pumps.
xo
PinkSole
Taramixandmatch
Love, love, love! This cape is perfection on you!
Laura B
You are rocking that cape! You and Blair can rock a cape and pussy bow blouse like no one else!
Inge Jane
Oh my I am dying over the cape + bow combo! Love this!
Inge Jane
Oh my I am dying over the cape + bow combo! Love this!
Jackie
I'm a huuuuuuge fan of capes this season, and I love this red number!! Maybe it's all of the red floating around the internet these days, but it looks like it's totally your colour.
Jackie
Something About That
Karly @ Miss in the Midwest
Yes! You definitely are rocking a Blair Waldorf vibe here. I'm kinda lovin' it. Happy Monday, girl!
The Real Arnolds
Red does seem to be all over lately! I love the cape. Your research paid off because you styled it perfectly! Love the bow peeking out.
Amy Ann
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Rachel Lynne
Hello GORGEOUS! You look stunning in this cape and I'm loving those red heels!
Elegance and Mommyhood
You are a modern-day red riding hood in that gorgeous plaid cape and red-hot pumps. Love it Alissa. Your best of 2015 so far!
Happy February Pretty! Ada. =)
Jessica Hart
That plaid cape is everything! And, love the way you styled it.
Jessica xo
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Olivia Monopoli
You really are working the Blair Waldorf look and I love it! She's one of my favorite fashion icons and you matched it perfectly.
Olivia | Her Name Was Celebration
Kacie Ellis
I LOVE Gossip Girl! Now I want to go back and rewatch it! Blair has the best style! Love your gorgeous cape!
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Kari
I LOVE this cape! You styled it so cute!!! Red looks good on you:)
Darcy
Gossip Girl is my FAVORITE show ever. I own all the seasons and have rewatched it like three times ahah!
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Jessica
I wish I looked as good in red as you do! Is it weird that I've never seen Gossip Girl…I seriously lack in the tv show department.
26 and Not Counting
Shannon Jenkins
Way too cute! So in love with that coat and your rings!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
Liz | Shopping My Closet
Very Gossip Girl look – cute !
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
Daily Express
You are seriously adorable. I love your writing style, and I LOVE how you look in red! Stunning! Great cape choice, and this outfit just came together perfectly.
Gina – On the Daily Express
Anna Baun
You and me both! I cannot seem to get myself out of my red heels lately. Nor have I been able to stop myself from pairing them with anything B&W in my closet. I love this tartan cape! Just adore, as always! Hope you had a great weekend! XO
Anna
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CreatureType.com
Ahhh, this look is just so CUTE. I love a big black bow with a collared shirt. <3
Rakel
lovely post!
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KP
Anything cape related is a GOOD idea, esp in red. ESP with even more red.. aka those fab heels!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Jasmin daily
Haha I just started watching Gossip Girl a couple weeks ago, I totally missed the bandwagon when everyone was actually watching it haha but I have to say I think you pull off this look better than Blair does! This cape is so stinkin perfect on you!
xo, Jasmin
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Brooke Anderson
Oh Gossip Girl is one of my favorites!!! I watched the entire series last year over the course of a couple months that I felt like I never left my couch, haha. So addicting! The contrast of your red pumps with tights is so fab!
Brooke
pumps and push-ups
Nicole Layne
I loved Gossip Girl! The fashion was amazing. I love this cape on you and those red heels are perfect!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
willfullyelegant
Red looks fabulous on you!! And Gossip girl for fashion inspo is like opening a pandoras box..there is no end!!
Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit
I've never seen Gossip Gorl, I don't even know what it's about, actually. Fun style though! This is a fun cape too and you wear it well!
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so gorgeous! u look great in plaid! xO!
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Head to Toe Chic
oh Gossip Girl, how I love that show!! I actually just finished watching the series a few months ago and it's seriously the best. I didn't watch it when it was on TV either. Loving your cape!!! Capes are seriously the best.
xo,
Angela
Stylin' In St. Louis
Gotta love Gossip Girl! I have been having the same feelings about red too! I can't get enough!
xoxo,
Jacqueline
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Emily Cole
Your cape is gorgeous!! Red just looks great on you!
XO,
Emily
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anrusso
I just finished watching Gossip Girl a couple months ago. The fashion was amazing!
Annica
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Beautygirl24
So cute! I love that cape! I'm actually pretty cape crazed, but my weather doesn't really allow for it. It's in the 80's this week! But I agree on the red too. I am loving it for winter. The fact that it's almost vday is an even better push to wear it
Kristina
Such a cute cape. It looks gorgeous on you.
Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}
I love the color red! You look fabulous in the color!
~Sara
Wishes & Reality
Its a good think because red is amazing on you! Loving this cape! I have an awesome cash giveaway up on W&R – hope you’ll check it out!
Heidi D.
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LyddieGal
Inspiration comes from all over, right? The cape is a piece that in and of itself has a vintage feel, so you may as well embrace it.
Chic on the Cheap
Nikki
Welcome to the Gossip Girl club. It is still my obsession, and I watched it while it was on tv. Now I watch it on Netflix like a crazy. Love love that cape.
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Ali Hval
RED-Y OR NOT, HERE SHE COMES!
ALISSA THE RED WEARING FIEND!
DEVIL WEARS RED (AND PLAID) (SO DOES RED RIDING HOOD) (IS SHE THE DEVILEIVL??)
yeah I'm going a little bit mad
I'm so glad I can leave you with comments like this, and I really do love that cape. It's so fantastically fantastic. That good. Right.
Pat
Oh hon, you've hit the nail on the head with this one. love love love the red shoes with this outfit. Bam! Bang? What does Emeril Lagasse say? Add some flavor baby? throw in that punch? well you did it. Pure perfection. Love your makeup too you always look flawless. Please share your secret for perfect lips, love it and <3 you
Bree Aylwin
Love this plaid cape! I loved gossip girl so much and Blair was my fave! You totally have updated her look on it!
Whitney James
This Gossip Girl inspired outfit is everything. That cape is perfection! I'm all about capes these days, and I need to find another one ASAP. Thanks for the reminder! 😉
~Whitney
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Alice Warren
I have never seen Gossip Girls either but I know they were all very well dressed. Love seeing this cape on you.
Alice
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Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.