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J.Crew Top // Gap Maxi // LeBunny Bleu Shoes c/o // Zara Clutch (save, splurge) // Anthropologie Sunglasses (splurge) // Nixon Watch (save, splurge) // Stella & Dot Necklace // Derng Cross Bracelet c/o // Max & Chloe Crystal Bracelet c/o // Bows to Toes Bow Bangles c/o // Apple of My Eye Spike Bracelets c/o (splurge)
Lately I have been on a pattern mixing kick! I used to gravitate more towards solids so I could get a lot of wear out of them, but I’ve realized that you can actually get more wear out of patterned pieces sometimes. You can wear big stripes with smaller stripes, polka dots, florals, geometric prints, tribal prints. Basically the possibilities are endless. In the long run, I can get more wear out of pieces this way, and it gives my outfits a fun vibe while still being work appropriate at my corporate office. This maxi skirt that I’m wearing was actually a maxi dress that I had tailored to a maxi skirt. I’ve said it before, but I go to a tailor often. It is the best way to have good fitting clothes that you like. I loved the print on the dress, but the top was too much too low-cut, but it was on clearance and I knew I would get a lot of wear out of it as a skirt. It still ended up costing less than a nice maxi skirt would have cost full price. Next on my list is to have my grandmother teach me how to use her sewing machine so I can do projects like this on my own.
Today I paired this skirt with one of favorite patterns to mix – stripes. I asked a couple weeks ago for some recommendations on some great sleevless blouses, and yall came through, and I was able to find
this one from J. Crew. I ordered it last week when the new arrivals were an extra 25% off, but when it got here I realized it ran about two sizes too big. When I took it to the store to exchange it, they gave me back $15 because it had went on sale. That made the top $30 before taxes, not too bad! I wanted some comfortable shoes, so I wore my new
LeBunny Blue wedges. They are really comfortable and soft, have a neon yellow peep-toe, and I’ll be giving away an identical pair within the next month. I’m wearing some of my new favorite bracelets today including this gorgeous
Derng cross bracelet. I also wanted to let you know about some specials that a couple of the stores have going on right now.
Max and Chloe is having a sweepstakes on
their Facebook page where 3 winners can win a $100 gift certificate. Also, that beautiful
lavender bow bracelet I’m wearing, it is 30% off through this Sunday at midnight, as is everything else on their site! Just use code 30OFFSALE.
While you’re out shopping some of the awesome 4th of July sales that most of the stores have going on right now, I would love for you to stop and visit a couple of my sponsors.
Erin is a Tennessee girl too. In addition to being beautiful both inside and out, she is also incredibly talented. She has a great sense of style, has an adorable son, loves to cook and is a very talented artist. The two photos on the right are two paintings that she did, and I just love that one of the dog. Erin has really become one of my friends through blogging, and she is so down to earth and sweet. Please stop by and say hello to
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Elvy is a twenty-something wife and stay-at-home mom of 2 little girls under 2 living near the deserts of SoCal. I met her recently through blogging/Instagram and have loved seeing her outfits that she has linked up each Tuesday with the Trend Spin Linkup. She and her girls are just too adorable, and Elvy is a complete sweetheart. She created Pigtails & Pearls as a commitment to herself that she would not fall into the rut of wearing the typical mom uniform – sweats – all day long. She likes to blog about her style, looking fabulous on a budget and every once in a while her adorable girls make an appearance, sharing their style too. Please stop by and say hello to
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What are your plans for the weekend? Do you tailor your clothes to make them look and fit the way you want them? Have you checked out some of the great 4th of July sweepstakes and sales? Are you getting your red, white and blue look ready for the Trend Spin Linkup next Tuesday? Have you stopped by and visited Erin and Elvy?
Such a cute outfit! Have a fabulous weekend!
xoxo
Stacey
Stella & Dot Giveaway on my Blog
Five Minute Style
you are so brave in the pattern mixing!! i try and i will wear it around the house, before i chicken out and fins a solid to pair the top or bottom with hahah
Aw you are so sweet girl!! Seriously so happy to have become friends with you over the past few months (: (:
And I love your outfit and the high bun- I have been rocking that way too much lately haha!!
Oooo I love the skirt! You're adorable in it!
The Occasional Indulgence
You are so pretty! I love this gorgeous combo, too!
This outfit is adorable!! The pattern mixing is working perfectly here!
Lauren
Exploring My Style
GIVEAWAY!
Such a cute outfit, I never would have thought to pair the two but you did it beautifully!
Your skirt is gorgeous!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Love the shoes. How smart of you to convert your dress to a skirt. I know a dress in my closet that that tip will work wonderfully on. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love those spike bracelets! Great for any arm-party.
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amazing look!very nice
fashionpassionomg.blogspot.com
Fun pattern and color mix for summer!
gorgeous print mixing! love this
kw ladies in navy
Super cute!
✰Transatlantic Blonde✰
I love those two patterns and colors together, you look gorgeous!! I would love for you to come link up to my Sunday Style Link Up 🙂
This is the cutest thing ever!!I love both of the patterns put together and they look great on you!!
XO
Love love love that blouse!! J. Crew button ups can be tricky on me because of my chest, but if you say it runs big, I might have to give it a shot….
Kaitlin
http://www.teaandsequins.com
I really love this print mix! Super cute!
This is such a great combo! That skirt is so awesome 🙂 I've actually been having some trouble with pattern mixing…. Glad you could inspire me.
Tiffany Ima
Style Honestly
Cute outfit!! I'm scared to mix multiple colors and patterns still! Thanks for linking up!!
Oh my love this combo!! So chic and playful!!
xoxo
Erin
The Fashion Canvas
Love the sleeveless top! And I JUST made one of my maxi dresses into a maxi skirt too…but I just chopped it myself since it was cotton.
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.com
I like this mixture of prints! Nice.
would you like to follow each other?
noradulce.blogspot.com
Obsessed with this look! Love it!
xo-ashley
lovely outfit!
xx Stephanie (www.stephaniesstyleblog.blogspot.com)