H&M sweater, Timberland boots, necklace c/o Blackbird
This week’s FASHION Magazine Style Panel Q was all about pattern mixing, or more accurately, how to go about pattern mixing in a way that isn’t daunting for print-clash-newbies. Really, in my opinion it comes down to just finding the one unifying factor in two prints: be it colour, pattern size, or even the pattern itself (I love a good stripe-on-stripe look), all that’s needed to make two different prints work together is one little piece of cohesion. For this look, both the shared linear element of the blouse and sweater’s prints and the neutral tones of both made them a natural match. And when in doubt, I pretty much treat leopard and stripes as a neutral – they can go with just about anything.
My older sister shot all the looks for me so far this week – she’s pretty good, n’est-ce pas? I really think she should get a camera for Christmas so that she can keep expanding her photography skills (hint, hint Santaaaaaaa).
Hope you’re all having a wonderful hump day – gawd, I love a good long weekend, not only does it extend the weekend, but it also shortens the week! Can’t believe it’s Wednesday already!
You look so classically fall here – I love it!
xo K
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love this look! beautiful boots! xo
Great casual look – loving the subtle mix of prints and neutral color palette! 🙂
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LOVE this casual look hun! your striped top is amazing!
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I absolutely love the print mixing and layering! you just gave me some great outfit ideas! 🙂
Melina
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I love the print mixing here, such a great combination of the blouse and sweater for fall!! And the hint for santa made me laugh!!
Love the stripe on stripes look. And your boots are gorgeous.
I love this sedate pattern mixing – usually the term calls to mind loud prints and spring/summer dressing and I just love the fall spin you put on it.
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Your sister is a great photographer, but she also has a great subject 🙂 You look so pretty! Love the layers on top and that necklace is awesome.
I am totally obsessed with that bag! just love!
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I am still totally print mix shy, but you do such a fabulous job of it, miss, that it almost makes it tempting 😉 Your sister is doing great as your photog, too. Definitely think she needs a camera of her own!
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Cee
Hurray for long weekends! Once today is over, it's basically the weekend again.
Wren
Such lovely layering!
love this outfit so much, in love with the shirt + jumper combination!!
xx
You did an amazing job mixing prints!
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I wish I had a short week, mine feels like it's getting longer. Love the layered look. -Heidi
Beautiful casual outfit! You look lovely! xo, Christina
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I love this look 🙂 I've been looking for the perfect striped sweater and looks like you are wearing it! x
Love this mix of prints, I really want that blouse.
Love the mixtures of the patterns and that necklace!
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OOO i love the mix of print. I like that you mixed a unique print with an ordinary one. Great look.
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love how you layered this look! and your sister takes amazing pictures!! santa should def bring her a camera 🙂
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I really love this subtle mix you've got going on. Very classic and a great way to try out the trend.
I really love the blouse chosen underneath, you look relaxed and stylish. Great photos dear. xx/Madison Have a nice Wednesday.
your sis takes great pics – you look beautiful!
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I LOVE how you've mixed the stripes and print here, looks absolutely fantastic! <3
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Love your necklace and subtle pattern mixing 🙂
xo, elle from Living in Color.
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You nailed mixing of prints!! I've seen a lot of mishaps when it comes to print mixing. Your tips and logic make perfect sense:)
xx, amy
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Love this look! The prints are perfect together.
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love this outfit, you look so pretty!
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You look gorgeous as always.Nice layered look .Loved it .
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your necklace is so nice! like that look!
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This is such an awesome combination of prints! I just love the plaid blouse peeking out from under the sweater. The common navy shade makes it work perfectly 🙂
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Just found your blog and I am hooked!! New follower!! Love love your sweater!!
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I like the shirt & sweater combination!
i have almost the same sweater and i love it!
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I really like to mix and match unexpected colours,patterns, clothes. It's just so much fun. I like your combo, it's casual, but yet stylish and classic (stripes and checks)
Your sister indeed is agood photographer.Photos always turn out wonderful.Well beautiful model to have helps as well 🙂
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xoxo Ra
awesome pattern politics Alex! i do love stripes and your necklace + bracelet really are great accents too. you and your sis must have had a bunch of fun shooting this, she did do a tremendous job. kudos!
oh and happy belated Thanksgiving – glad you got to spend it at your cabin. total rest and rejuv is what! so good. xo ♥
loving the patterned outfit and your makeup is gorgeous. xo
What a lovely necklace!
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Gorgeous photos! I love the two patterns you've picked – they compliment each other but clash so well!
Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca