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| Top & Skirt:Forever 21 | Shoes:Strut in Austin | Necklace:Francesca's | Bracelets: Vintage, Charlotte Russe & Forever 21 |
I did it! I mixed patterns! I know, I know, I am a little tardy with my achievement, but better late than never, right? I mean, I get the whole color blocking trend, but intertwining separate patterns has been a little tricky for me.
I see so many fashion bloggers successfully pairing stripes with florals...florals with polka dots...polka dots with leopard...you get the picture. I just have not been able to put together the right mix that I felt comfortable wearing...until now. Maybe it's because I was taught at a very young age to match my clothes. I am still a work in progress with the concept of not being "matchy-match".
It might be subtle, but I am taking baby steps. We all have to walk before we can run. I decided upon mixing shapes...I thought that would be a safe place to start. So, polka dots and squares it it is! It is sort of hard to tell from the pictures, but if you squint hard enough, you can see that my skirt has tiny black squares on it...not dots.
So, there you go, my very first mix-match. Yay, me?!?!?
What pattern combos do you like to wear? Or do you even like it at all?
Cheers to mixing and mingling your wardrobe!
Today I am linking up with these two ladies. Hop on over for some more fun!
44 comments:
I like mixing the subtle print with the bolder print. Great baby steps. I've gone a little overboard with the pattern mixing. Right now....everything matches with leopard.
Tara
Penniless Socialite
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! I'm like you, I haven't done it yet as I still tend to want to be matchy matchy, but I love the patterns you chose! Love your shoes and necklace too!
stop looking so stinkin' cute! LOVE this outfit - you did a great job mixing! perfect pop of red. love it lady!
LOVE IT!
Explain color blocking to me!
Love these two patterns together!! I like mixing subtle ones right now too but maybe soon I'll try bolder patterns. Love the touch of red too. You look so pretty!!
Xo,
Angela
You definitely pulled this off!! Love it~
Okay THIS is my favorite outfit ever! You look so good! Great job mixing prints!
Amy
fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com
You did an awesome job, Shanna! Again I have no clue how you have time to look so amazing everyday with two kiddies, props to you!!!!
XO,
Erin
http://erinscurrentlycoveting.blogspot.com
We are both pattern mixing today! Ok, so I know yesterday I said that was my fave outfit, but I changed my mind, this one is my new fave outfit of yours! You look beautiful and I love the red necklace for a splash of color. :)
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I think you mixed the patterns wonderfully! And I love that you added in the pop of red with the jewelry and shoes. It's just lovely all around! I hope to see more pattern mixing from you soon :)
You most definitely pulled it off - so adorable and so sophisticated! :)
Whooop,you did a great job!!xx
Awesome job this outfit is so cute! I don't have the mixing patterns achievement myself but I so envy all you fashion bloggers who put it together so effortlessly!
I love it! I still haven't been brave enough to do it but maybe this will get me going :)
you are looking classier and classier girl! love all the scenery setting you've been doing too; love the mix of prints!!! bravo chica XOXO
sarahsavvystyle.blogspot.com
You did a wonderful job mixing patterns! The black and white prints are so very sophisticated on you and I love the little splash of color. I think pattern mixing works best when it's monochromatic, as you did here :)
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
You did great with the pattern mix! Very chic look!
you're still ahead of me with your pattern mixing - and you did awesome! your outfit is beautiful!! i love it!
LOVE it! I haven't been able to mix patterns yet. You have inspired me to try.
Love it, per usual!! I gotta work on my pattern mixing abilities too :)
looks so cute!!
I am too chicken to mix patterns! Looks super cute on you though!
I also am a very matchy matchy person, but this works great!!! The skirt pattern is very subtle and looks fantastic with that top!
You did a bad ass job! You look amazing and I love this outfit!
You look ADORABLE!! I'm in love with that skirt! I totally get you - I've never mixed patterns. I think it's adorable but am not brave enough.
Great job!! I love this look, you pulled it off so well!
xo Marie
http://nyorkeratheart.blogspot.com
LOVE it! You pulled it off so well and I think the red is such a nice touch to tie it all together!
ooh you look so cute girl!! That skirt is really amazing, it looks great on you:) xoxo
Great pattern mixing. Love the outfit!
Creamy
You did a perfect job pattern mixing!
Come dress me?!? Love it!!
i love this outfit on you shanna!! so so cute
I can't believe that skirt is from Forever 21! Love the black/white combo ;)
xo, tasha
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Great job! I love it!
http://theprettyfactor.blogspot.com
This outfit is totally cute! I love the mix of the patterns. You pulled it off well:) I can't say that I've tried this yet, in time I'm sure I will. Really diggin the pops of red!!!
<3 <3 <3 !!! How fun is it getting dressed in the morning!? :D
xo Rachel
www.glamhampton.com
Just saw you at www.thepleatedpoppy.com and COMPLETELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this mix-n-match look!!! Wow ... what a darling skirt ... is it still in F21 stores? pippa
http://www.shopwithpippa.com
HOORAY on your first pattern mix Shanna! You did it perfectly...love this outfit :)
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
you look stunning !!
Shan, this outfit is AMAZE!!! I am jealous of it. I want to mix patterns like that!
xx
Stesh
If you don't stop all this goodlookin' ness I am going to have to do something about it with my wardrobe.
you look freaking adorable & I love the outfit!
I loveeee this outfit....you look adorable!!!
LOVE the pattern mixing and the red with the black and white. SO CUTE! Thanks for linking up! :)
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