Friday, January 27, 2012

Mixing Patterns

So I may or may not have missed the challenge yesterday- it might have had to do with the fact that it was the hubs day off- we slept in- and I just didn't want to worry about it. I may or may not have thrown on some jeans, may or may not have brushed my hair, and may or may not have put on make-up. But I did get a nap, so that's all that matters.

I am really excited about today's prompt though. Mixing Patterns! Without even realizing it, I did this the other day. But it was fun to try it again- and I tried to push myself even more- and I definitely did, but I am so pleased with the outcome. (I'm pretty sure I tried on several outfits and when I went to show hubs.....he gave me this weird blank stare...) This outfit didn't get the blank stare and he even gave me some encouraging pointers- what a good man;)

This stretched me for 2 reasons. First, I decided on a skirt. Don't get me wrong, I love skirts. BUT, I usually only wear them on Sunday when I go to church. I don't live in a culture where dressing up is the norm so I'm sure I'll feel a little out of place- but the key is to own it and just go with it. Second, the patterns- this is never something I would pick out to wear quickly, but that's why I love this challenge so much!

Without Further Ado...........
Believe it or not... I do have 2 legs.

Baby wanted to show us how cute she is in her jammies.
I feel like it looks much better in person than in pictures, but oh well. So what do you think? Too much? Just enough? I would love to know!

8 comments:

Erica said...

I love this! Most people stuck with stripes (myself included) but you branched out and it looks fabulous! The black and white in both pieces really pulls them together.

North Meets South

Bridget said...

OH! It's really cute, I love the aqua mixed in as well. :)
(I always feel like it looks better irl too, but you just look darling!)

brynne frei said...

cuuuute! my fave so far

Rebecca said...

I love these patterns together! So bold and fun!

See Me Rwar

Preethi said...

Oh how I love black & white pattern mixing. :)

preethi
lace, etc.

Kayla @ Home Coming said...

Beautiful blouse! I'm hosting an ABC's of Style challenge and would love you to link up whenever you can! http://fashionsgreatesthits.blogspot.com/

Steph H said...

I keep hearing about pattern mixing lately too, and it's tricky to pull off but not do too much. I think you nailed it perfectly. Helps that you're so cute :)

Roxy said...

I love the splash of color you added with your earrings. I think your outfit is cute and funky. :)

Oh and I see your little one likes to crash your photo shoots too!

Roxy
This South Korean's Got Seoul

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