Hi everyone, this week I did a pattern-mixing outfit on the blog. There is a subtle rhyme and reason to this style. My main suggestion is to pair one of your prints with another print that has more 'white space.' In other words, pair a very busy pattern, with a less busy pattern, that is less dense. Here, the striped peplum top from Conversation Pieces is less busy than the floral print skirt from LOFT, so the outfit works. That's just my suggestion, but I've also seen other styles that work just as well. Larger stripes on smaller stripes seems to work out well, and polka dots and stripes can work, too.
It's really about playing with the outfit, and choosing something that you feel comfortable in. Attempts at styling these can leave you feeling a little bit like a clown in a circus, so don't go overboard; keep one pattern as the neutral, and the other as the standout pieces, so that your don't have pieces that compete with one another.
I'm not afraid of a little color, obviously, so I chose brightly colored blue heels from Zara. My cat eye sunglasses are cheapies from Forever21.
Click below for the full outfit post.
Don't mind my really ugly, ugly toes :( |
Bauble Bar jewels |
Wearing LOFT Floral Variety Pencil Skirt (currently 40% off) (black and white here)
BCBG belt - the neutral color of this belt goes with everything. I always wear it. Similar here.
BaubleBar Mint Solitaire Rings (still available) (similar) *BaubleBar jewelery (sign up here)* - My instagramed pic wearing these rings is on the BaubleBar website, pretty cool :)
Clover earrings (no brand) similar here & here
Forever 21 Cat Eye Tortoise Shell sunglasses (still available) (similar) (similar)
Zara blue suede sandals (old) (similar here)
Zara blue suede sandals (old) (similar here)
Thank you for reading!
Such a fun looks for spring!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! I am such a fan of print mixing and your tip is perfect! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely loving the mixing of patterns. Those shoes are STUNNING! You look gorgeous, love!
ReplyDeletexox Lara www.weheartbeautyblog.com
very cute outfit!
ReplyDelete-Sabz
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You look absolutely stunning, this is the perfect combination of prints, savvily styled!
ReplyDeleteThis is totally adorable and you accessorized the mixed prints perfectly...love it all!!
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Great job on mixing prints and I love your shoes!
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So cute! Love the striped peplum top and skirt together.
ReplyDeleteAmy
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Amazing outfit! I'd love for you to link up to My Style Monday. http://fashionsgreatesthits.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-style-monday_20.html
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! I have the same skirt (wore it on my birthday!). It's so pretty, and more versatile than you would think! I plan to wear it with a polka dot crop top soon. Just have to find the occasion for it, haha.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty top! I love your peplum top, so gorgeous!!
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your striped peplum is really adorable, and pairs so perfectly with the floral pencil!
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
Perfection! Stripes and florals win again. Cute necklace and rings. Loves it! Following!
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Taylor
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