Friday, November 12, 2010

Mix It Up!

I love the look of mixed prints but sometimes find myself at a loss as to how to make it happen and not look like I've just thrown some stuff together. I gravitate to bold colors but I want to be able to mix prints and patterns with the same ease. Here are some tips to print mixing that I've found:

  • Stay in the same color family. You want your patterns to have the same overall hue with certain colors found in each. Brown and orange plaid can work with a brown and orange floral design but will not work with pink and green roses.


Image via August 2010 InStyle

  • Vary the pattern sizes. If your plaid happens to be large and loud, pair it with something that has a delicate pattern, like tiny roses with minuscule vines.

  • Pull it all together with a solid color (either a jacket, shoes, or purse, etc.)
Image via The Sartorialist


Other Tips for Mixing:
Try a floral patterned dress or a nice A-line skirt and pair it with a military jacket. Don't worry you'll be spotted immediately since this unusual combination will attract the attention of others. Wear your clothes with confidence to radiate that you mean business.

Keira Knightley in Miu Miu

Animal prints are bold enough to draw popping eyes, however the graphic patterns will ideally serve as blending agent. These will successfully create the visual transition from one pattern to the other to make it more enjoyable to our sight. The best way to top the look is to use accessories that will further complete the image.

The Glamourai, queen of mixing it up



Do you mix prints? Is it something that you would try? Do tell!

Sources: Here and here

Thursday, November 11, 2010

In The Fashionista's Closet: Jailhouse Rock

Sorry for the slow posts, with the time change I have been SOOOO lethargic in the evenings! I feel as though someone slipped me a mickey (see definition here) and I have been going to bed like a 70 year old woman BUT waking up at 4:30 am, again like a 70 year old woman. (My perception of 70 year old women could be wrong, they could be living it up until the wee hours, that's just my thinking.)

Sweater: Zara
Maxidress: gifted
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Bag: Chloe


I had the crazy, bad behavior kinder kids again and we were talking about words that begin with the letter "P" and one little girl said "Pawnshop." Is that normal?!? For a 5 year old to know that? Not park or peanut but PAWNSHOP. I can guarantee you that I didn't know the word pawnshop when I was five but hey, maybe she should be in the gifted class.


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Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Fashion Nette-work/Designer Chatter Giveaway!

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Sunday, November 07, 2010

In The Fashionista's Closet: Orangette


I went to workout yesterday morning and there was a (kinda) cute guy in there so I had to get all Jillian Michaels with my workout and act as though I wasn't about to pass out and worked out longer than usual. He was grunting and panting so hard  I thought it would be bad manners not to stay. 



I began orientation at my second job, I'll be working in the men's department. I knew right away what my mom's response would be once she heard that I would be working in that department. "Ooooooohhh, that's good. Maybe you'll find a husband there." Who even knew that they sold husbands in the men's department? And all this time I've been looking elsewhere for husbands. So easy!


I am loving LOVING fall, I was so over my summer wardrobe. I am glad that I'm able to pull out some different things now.



Ruffled trench: Marshalls


Skirt: Banana Republic
Tights: Walmart
Boots: Clothes Swap

I pray pray PRAY that I will have exciting news to share this week! I'm off to take pics of some thrift finds to share with you....

Friday, November 05, 2010

What I Want NOW!


Modcloth Crosswalk Catwalk jacket $114.99


Anthropologie Samhain dress $258



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Steve Madden Caryssa platform $89.95 at Endless

I.Want.This.Book.Now.

Ellements of Personal Style $19.80 at Amazon
Silver sequined clutch bag Ebay $24.99

My birthday is coming up in December so maybe the Birthday Fairy will bring me one or all of these goodies.  I really REALLY want the book, I'm a sucker for a book and a style book is extra awesome.

Thursday, November 04, 2010

In The Fashionista's Closet: Mod Squad

Today has to be one of the most wonderful days that I've had in a long LONG time. I won't say too much yet but I am so grateful for all the things that are happening in my favor. I had an impromptu interview today and I KNOW that it was because of THIS outfit:

(I'd like to imagine) that the principal took one look at me and thought, "This is a woman who works well with kids."
(I realized after taking the pics that I had my jacket buttoned up wrong.......) No do-over!

Or maybe she thought, "Well at least the kids can learn their colors while she's around."


I am definitely a color person, I love bright colors all year round. I like to mix at least two contrasting colors with each outfit and keep everything else neutral.

Now if I can get this pattern mixing thing together....

Dress: Thrifted

I got this dress in the heat of summer, I look for things of all seasons when I thrift, most people only focus on the season at hand. I could not figure out if it should be zipped in the front or the back. There is no tag, I believe it's handmade. I finally zipped it up the front since it has darts there also.

Tights: Walmart; Shoes: Nine West

Thanks to all of the visitors and commenters on my blog, stay tuned for a giveaway to celebrate my having 100+ followers! 



This sums up my day: 
(This isn't a video but just for you to listen to.)


Wednesday, November 03, 2010

In The Fashionista's Closet: Schoolgirl Crush(ed)

Ok. Shut up. I said that I would put up my pics even if I didn't particularly like what I was wearing.  
Exhibit A:


Dress: Thrifted
I loved this dress when I got it because I thought it looked like what Marc Jacobs was doing back in 2007-2008. I remember there being plaid and cute detailing. After I looked at my pics today, I laughed out loud. I look like a 10 year old. (But at least it's not a schoolmarm, right?) Everyone kept telling me I looked like a schoolgirl today and I thought it was a compliment. I see now it was not. It just doesn't seem flattering and most of all, it looks, say it with me now: "BO-RING!"

My saving grace:

These Michael Kors platforms. Sure to be seen at a blog near you.


I'm not even sure I want to do a "What I Should Have Worn" because I may burn this dress. Or I may style an outfit around the shoes. So I am off to redeem myself for tomorrow.....*Big Sigh*

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