Mix it up II

Pattern mixing may seem like a daunting task, but when mastered, it opens up a world of possibilities. Instead of standing in front of your closet each morning thinking you’ve got nothing to wear, try reinventing your favourite pieces. It’s also the perfect opportunity to have some fun with the clothes you’ve got hiding in the back of your closet.

Take a style cue from these ladies and mix things up…

striped blazer + polka dot blouse via Wendy’s Lookbook

leopard coat + shadow stripe chiffon blouse via Wendy’s Lookbook

studded top + leather shorts + leopard slip ons via Gal Meets Glam

butterfly print jumper + pinstriped skort via Sirma Markova

striped top + lace skirt via With Love From Kat

lace dress + stripe top + polka dot scarf + leopard heels via Atlantic-Pacific

striped shirt + leopard scarf via Brooklyn Blonde

pinstriped shirt + blue leopard print pants via Walk in Wonderland

buffalo check peacoat + leopard shooties via Ivory Lane

daisy print blazer and shorts + striped top via Tuula

plaid scarf + pinstriped boyfriend jeans via The Chriselle Factor

camo jacket + plaid pants + leopard print heels via Sincerely Jules

striped crop top + printed shorts via Collage Vintage

silk dot sweater + printed pants via Sincerely Jules

striped tee + embellished clutch via Sincerely Jules

Good to remember:

+ Keep it simple.

+ Stick to patterns in the same colour scheme.

+ Use stripes as your jumping off point. Stripes look good with leather, polka dots, floral, lace and even plaid or gingham.

+ Jazz up your look with an embellished clutch or animal print shoes.

+ Have fun!

What do you think about these looks? I can’t wait to start mixing things up for spring and summer!

Also, I was wondering if there’s any particular trend you would like to see a post on. I’d love to hear your ideas. Please leave a comment below.