More Adventurous | EBEW: Pattern Mixing




When I say used to never mix patterns, I really mean never. Growing up, I was taught one solid and one print, but never two prints. And so I listened.

Of all the many things I've learned from blogging, pattern mixing has definitely been one of my favorites. The first time I tried pattern mixing was with the top actually. My safety top. But once I got over the fear of looking like a five-year old who dressed herself, it became fun. Really fun. And that's pretty much how it should be.

Excuse the hair, by the way. If anyone wanted to know, this is my hair in it's natural state, aka thick-straight-ish-wavy-ish-i-don't-really-know-what's-going-on-here.

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15 Comments:

Frannie Pantz 8/09/2011 11:48 AM  

Actually your hair looks very nice indeed. I hear ya. I was afraid of pattern mixing for that same reason too. But you are right, it is so fun! Glad all these rules are being thrown out the window! I love the floral polka dot mix here!

Tara 8/09/2011 11:50 AM  

Very cute outfit! well done on the mixing! I love the colors

Erica 8/09/2011 1:35 PM  

Your hair is beautiful in its natural state! I love it! I would say that pattern-mixing and remixing are the best things I've learned from fashion blogging thus far. Lots of mixing.

North Meets South

purses and puppies 8/09/2011 5:50 PM  

this is such an adorable outfit! i never really mixed prints either, and i still feel kind of funny doing it. i think it definitely takes practice! your hair is so pretty naturally, btw!
~amber @ Easy Petite Looks

jeanofalltrades 8/09/2011 8:15 PM  

I'm also afraid of pattern mixing. I was taught not to, but isn't it fun? You pulled this together really well. The cardican looks so nice against the purple top. Love it all - including your hair in its natural state.

Megan 8/09/2011 9:12 PM  

I think this looks so cute together! Nice job. :)

Thessa 8/09/2011 11:49 PM  

I love belt knots! Florals and polka dots for the win :D.

wildruffle.com 8/10/2011 5:23 AM  

I love the things you paired together (and you natural hair is great too!).

Emerald 8/10/2011 6:24 AM  

you look so chic!

two birds 8/10/2011 11:33 AM  

i love polka dots and florals! what a cute outfit. this skirt looks fabulous on you!

TaimiToGetDressed 8/10/2011 6:34 PM  

Aw I think your hair looks very pretty! I love your pattern mixing.

Katy Rose 8/11/2011 9:28 AM  

I'm with you on the fear of pattern mixing. But after looking through so many great EBEW entries I want to give a try asap! There are so many great ways to pull off this trend - Katy

ANNIE 8/12/2011 12:42 PM  

this is such a pretty outfit!
you look very sweet ♥

jemappelleshen 8/13/2011 1:02 PM  

Lovely print mixing!

The Eye Behind the Detail 9/04/2011 7:34 PM  

I really like this outfit. Like you, I avoided mixing prints and now I love doing it too! The colors are great together and your hair is cute too!


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