{Houndstooth Week} The Tights...

Image details: houndstooth tights- Joe Fresh; cap toe pumps- Zara

{Houndstooth Week} The Shorts...

Outfit details: sweater & houndstooth shorts- Forever 21 (both last year); boots- Elizabeth & James; bag- Michael Kors (similar here); tights- Joe Fresh; necklace- Forever 21

{Houndstooth Week} The Sweater...

Outfit details: sweater- Urban Outfitters (old); faux leather shorts; tank- H&M; Giant Hummingbird necklace- Moon Raven Designs c/o Shoppalu; boots- Aldo

{Houndstooth Week} The Gloves...

Full disclosure? I may have broken the shopping ban just a smidge in order to get these Joe Fresh houndstooth gloves... But since they're technically something I really needed (my hands were getting oh-so cold), I figured it was justifiable. From here on out, consider me back on the wagon, friends. xx

{Houndstooth Week} The Dress...

Want to take your houndstooth to the next level? Think about mixing prints for added impact. Fall calls for versatile layers, so I opted for a denim shirt under a green tartan blazer. The result? An unexpected pairing that compliments the geometrical houndstooth in both shape and colour.

Want to know the best part? I had all of these pieces in my wardrobe from previous seasons... If you hoard clothing like I do, you might be surprised by what you find lurking in the dark recesses of your closet too. If not, I hope this inspires you to think outside the box while shopping for fall staples, and to hold on to those pieces for as long as possible because fashion is nothing if not cyclical. The proof? This dress is about six years old. Mind blowing.

Happy Houndstooth Week, friends! xx

Outfit details: houndstooth dress- Sirens (super old; similar here); denim shirt- Forever 21 (last year); tartan blazer- Joe Fresh (also super old; similar here and here); booties- Aldo; necklace- Forever 21; rose gold runway watch- Michael Kors; studded bracelet- The Bay