Spring vibes and subtle pattern mixing

I announced a couple of weeks ago that I was finished posting winter outfits and would be moving on with spring stuff. I also spent a whole day about a week ago cleaning out my closet and relocating fall/winter items to the guest bedroom and bringing spring and summer stuff to the master closet. Well... Mother Nature has her own mind and own way. We had temps in the 30's to 60's all last week. So where did I go to get dressed? To the guest bedroom. I know those sound like spring temps to some of you, but trust me, that's winter in south Georgia.

How to mix plaid and stripes for the office

 

Light office layers and pattern mixing

Print mixing

Blazer- Dress Barn (old) option option

blouse- JCrew Factory  option  option  option

pants- Belk  option  option

necklace- online boutique  option  option

shoes- TJMaxx  option  option  option

 

This was my green outfit of the week for St. Patrick's Day. I actually had work duties that required other attire yesterday, so I got my green on earlier in the week. I love the mix of patterns in this outfit. I've been waiting several weeks now for it to be more spring like so I could wear these pieces together.

 

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Stripes and floral

 

Tee- Target  option  option

shorts- Old Navy  option  option   option

belt- Target    option

shoes- Payless  option   option

earrings- Tuesday Morning  option option

worn Aug. 16 pm

 

Remember this tee from the post two days ago? The same day that I wore it with the skirt, I had a cook out to go to that afternoon. I paired the same top with floral shorts and sandals, and I was ready to go. I went with pink accessories for a little more fun and to balance the navy. And I'll admit I was skeptical of these shorts when I first bought them, but they have been worn lots this summer. I still have a few more ways in mind to wear them.

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More pattern mixing

 

Blouse- JCrew Factory  option    option

skirt- (old) Old Navy       option  option

shoes- TJMaxx or Ross?  option

necklace- Forever21  option  option

bracelet-gift

Worn May 17, 2015

 

I was rather into pattern mixing last week. I don't know what brought that about, but it is interesting how outfit ideas come to me. Sometimes I will flat out copy someone else, sometimes I take an inspiration and make it mine. Other times, like with this, it comes to me totally on my own accord. I was actually thinking about a prompt from another blog to wear a chambray shirt with a floral skirt and it got me to thinking about my floral skirts. Being that this one has black, the idea popped into my head to wear my black polka dot popover with it. And so another Sunday church outfit was created.

 

When I put it on, something was missing. Ah, necklace. I was running a bit behind so this was the best I could do. I'd like to have a statement necklace with  a bit more color to go with this, but mint worked.

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Pattern Mixing

 

Top- JCPenney

skirt- JCPenney  option  option

shoes- gifted option  option

worn May 12, 2015

 

I got a little bolder with pattern mixing. I think it works when you stay in the same color family. I realize this isn't for everyone, and I wouldn't do this every day, but I liked how this turn out. I was actually inspired by the online JCP catalog showing this top with a patterned skirt.

 

By the way, I allowed myself one substitution after thirty days in my capsule and this is it. I replaced the patterned pencil skirt with this one. That other skirt just doesn't fit well and isn't comfortable. Even if it fit well, it's too high waisted for my short torso. So be looking for the other skirt on Poshmark soon if you are interested.

 

 

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