If you are wondering about the strange lack of snow in this photo, it's because I took it on January 3rd. For whatever reason, I didn't wear it that week. And then I didn't wear it the week after, and it sat, like the puppy no one wants to buy watching all it's friends get chosen.
Until today.
Maybe it was reading
Jessica's post on mixing polka dots and patterned skirts the other day that prompted me to finally put this outfit on. Granted, my $3 thrifted skirt isn't nearly as gorgeous at the
Vionnet tulip skirt she mentions with the MSRP of $1,745 -- but really, how to even compare? I shouldn't be so cruel to the skirt, after all it is on it's second life and really is quite cute, even though I just noticed it does have a small hole in the side...
As for my shoes today, they were purely inside shoes. Today's weather was freezing rain + a foot of snow left from the last storm = slush and misery. I wore my snow boots and stepped in a puddle that swallowed my whole foot and had I been wearing any other shoe I probably would have died.
Some Hipstamatic shots taken today, and you can see a bit of my houndstooth coat in the last one, which added an extra layer of pattern mixing.
The Rundown
Top Gap - Skirt Thrifted Ann Taylor - Shoes Dress Barn - Belt Gap - Tights Calvin Klein - Earrings So Good Jewelry
I'd never be able to mix the polka dots with a print; it'd end up looking really silly on me. :'D
ReplyDeleteTotally wowed that you pulled it off so amazingly. :D
Nice work! Pattern mixing at its finest! I'm in love with the lack of snow in these pictures, too...at least the snow will be gone for good pretty soon!
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I never would have thought to do this, but it really works on you! Does anyone say that it is hard to look at the outfit too long or their eyes go weird!! From the pattern...not cute you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this mix of prints!! That top is such a pretty color!! Wooohoo purple, ha ha :D
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Fabulous combo of colors and prints, love this entire outfit!!!
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ReplyDeleteThe polka dots are beautiful. I love the retro vibe of this outfit.
ReplyDeleteYou're so adapt at mixing prints - I'm always too chicken to actually do it but it creates such rich looks.
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very cute outfit, love. January
ReplyDelete3rd's weather was definitely better than today's... :/
the pattern and color mixing here is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWay to fake everyone out :) I could have ice skated on top of the snow outside today, seriously... I like the two patterns you mixed a lot! I think a skinny belt over a skirt is always so elegant too.
ReplyDeleteCool outfit! I'd never think to mix those patterns but they look great.
ReplyDeleteThe dark colors and the pattern really suits your complexion :)
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WOW! I never would've put these patterns together myself, but they look great together! This outfit was definitely worth the wait :)
ReplyDeletecaaaauuute! I love the mix of patterns!!
ReplyDeletePurple AND polka dots?? Two of my absolute FAVES!!
ReplyDeleteI really like that you've combined two different patterns here - it looks great :)
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ReplyDeleteAnother gorgous outfit, I love the mix of patterns, and you have that gorgeous skin-tone that can pull off any colour! xxx
ReplyDeleteI really like your mix of prints here. What a great combination. Plus, I adore that skirt! It doesn't look like Ann Taylor, more fashionable and forward. Love it!
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So I totally adore the mix of patterns here. Lovely!
ReplyDeletei wish i could mix prints like that!
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Cute! I like the mix and it looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteArent you looking pretty ?
ReplyDeleteThis pattern mix works perfect.
That skirt is so very Missoni like.
cute cute, love the mix of patterns. i totally wore the wrong shoes today and took a fall outside my office, not fun
ReplyDeleteYou know that Im totally smitten with your blouse...Its stunning! Hugs and kisses, my dear
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so cute :)
ReplyDeleteAh, I love this outfit! You look so sophisticated, as always. Plus, your hair is suppppeeerrr gorgeous! I love how you wore it.
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This is a great look as compared to the usual patterned skirt and plain top or vice versa. This is an eye catcher! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit, everything about it and I'm sure it looked fab with boots as well!
ReplyDeleteFun pattern mix! Love how it seems kind of anchored by the tights.
ReplyDeleteNice! After I posted about mixing patterns, it reminded me that I need to buy a patterned skirt to mix with! That's the missing link in my closet!
ReplyDeleteI love these subtle prints together. :-)