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All Mixed Up

Mixing prints can be a somewhat tricky trend – in the past, I have played it pretty safe & always included stripes (see previous looks with florals, dots & leopard).  But something about the warmer season has me stepping outside my comfort zone and taking a risk with a busier blend of prints.  Since the colors are the same in these two pieces, the patterns work well together without being too over-the-top.  And I kept the accessories minimal to further simplify the look – my new favorite cuff (under $30) and a fun statement ring that I may not take off all summer long (such a gorgeous color)!

What I’m wearing:
Forever 21 top (here) & belt, Gap skirt (on sale here; in tall & petite too!), Guess heels (on sale here), c/o Lemon Stripes cuff (here), c/o Stella & Dot ring (here), Michael Kors bag c/o TJ Maxx (similar), Ray-Ban wayfarers, Nails: Essie Boom Boom Room, Lips: CoverGirl Lip Perfection Enchantress

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Comments

  1. styleandcreations says

    WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!! AND I LOVE HOW YOU HAVE GIVEN THIS DRESS AN UNEXPECTED POP OF COLOR WITH THE PINK BAG. LOVE THE OUTFIT.

    STYLEANDCREATIONS.WORDPRESS.COM

  14. Lady of Style says

    This is a beautiful top, I love the paisley pattern.

    I saw quite a few great F21 pieces on you recently and definitely have to check out their collection again.

    Annette
    Fabulous clutch giveaway on my blog
    Lady of Style

  16. Purple Ivy says

    You are right print mixing is def a tricky business and if done well can look amazing as you have demonstrated here. Sticking to the smae colour palette works really well. Loving the pop of colour from the bag. Summer is such a fun season I love seing people mixing and clashing their prints and colours.

    xoxo
    Ivy
    http://www.purrpleivy.com/

  18. Amy Shaughnessy says

    This is SO my post on Friday. Mixing florals and stripes or stripes and polka dots is cute but I'm kind of over it. I tried mixing 3 prints. Could be a hot mess but definitely time to step out of the comfort zone. These prints look great together! Love that pink bag too.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  21. Elegance and Mommyhood says

    Hi Kim.

    I love your mixing of Prints keeping it all in the Blue+White Family looking Tres Chic. Did you chop off your hair a little bit, also?

    Also, Beautiful Kimberly, I featured one of your Lovely Outfits of late in my Week's Best Looks post below. So check it out. As usual, I Love Your Style.

    http://elegancepersonification.blogspot.com/2013/06/weeks-best-dressed-june-23rd-2013-part.html

    Make sure you follow along & support my blog too. Much appreciated.

    Have a Great Week, Ada. =)

  25. ceislin.com says

    This might be my favorite look of yours ever! I love the color matching, print mixing and those shoes pull the whole look together! I am definitely going to replicate at some point!

    Classy Chic & Chardonnay
    http://ceislin.com

  28. smk053078 says

    Way to step out of your comfort zone! These two prints were made for one another! And your hair…it's looks gorg in these pics…not that it doesn't normally. 🙂

  44. FitTravelerAJ says

    That paisley top belongs in my closet NOW!! Beautiful!

    I'm assuming you got a small? How tall are you for reference? I feel like peplums always look bad on my body because of my height/torso.

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.com

  51. Sofia Donatelli says

    I can't believe you found the perfect shoes for that outfit. What a great way of showing us how to mix patterns. Beautifully done Kimberly!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com