Forever 21 Pearl Necklace (old) (buy similar here)
Today I went for a little bit of living on the edge combined with a little bit of playing it safe. I lived on the edge by mixing two different patterns together (actually three if you count my lacy shoes!) but still played it safe by sticking with the blue color family. Let me be honest: the outfit combination did take me a bit to get used to. But after staring myself down for about five minutes, I finally said, “Let’s do this!” And just to not look too crazy, I added a classic pearl necklace to round things out. After all, pearls are a girl’s second best friend right? ^_^
So now it’s your turn. What do you guys think of the look?
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Angga says
Ah you look so cute!! Loving the pattern combination, the skirt is to die for!!
<3
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Irene says
Cute & daring!!! I love the large pearls too and your pouf! So nice & polished!!!
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Really Petite says
Totally works Kileen! Good job! Hats off to you for pulling mixing patterns off! I am not so good at this..heheheh
Really Petite says
Totally works Kileen! Good job! Hats off to you for pulling mixing patterns off! I am not so good at this..heheheh
Ramsey says
You look so chic with you hair in a pony! LOVE the skirt…I need to add some patterned pencils to my wardrobe for sure!
Carol says
Kileen, you look so great in this combination! =) The mix totally works. Well done!
No Guilt Fashion says
I love your safe pattern mixing. You look great!
No Guilt Fashion
20 York Street says
Mixing patterns are my favourite! It's a bold move and you look darling!
besos,
ML
Happy, Happy New Year!
20 YORK STREET
April says
I looove the outfit! Oh those pearls are so pretty! I like the outfit combination! The skirt fits you perfectly! 🙂
marcella says
this mix is great, … I'm not brave enough for it … 😛
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Rainy Days and Lattes says
I totally love it! The two blue tones are great together and the stockings really put it together 😀
DoubleZero says
I don't think I would attempt this combo myself but you made it work by staying in the same color family. I agree with Ramsey, you always look polished in a ponytail 🙂 Somehow I usually look frumpy with my hair pulled back.
kimmie says
I LOVE this look! The jaguar print skirt isn't too overwhelming, and I love how you tied the blues together. And the pearl necklace is so pretty and sophisticated 🙂
Ping says
what a lovely look kileen. you did great with mixing different patterns!
Linda W says
Oh my is right. It totally works. Maybe because the blues tie together so well? It looks totally work appropriate and classic, despite the pattern mixing. Good job!
The Auspicious Life
My Heart Blogger. says
It works really well. I really like the skirt, it's kind of fancy.
My Heart Blogged
curls-and-pearls says
This looks great! I think it works well because the colours are all in the same tone. Would love to see a close of up these lacy shoes!
Melissa says
I love this! You look incredible! This is a perfect attempt at pattern mixing.
SewPetiteGal says
Oh my goodness, that skirt looks like it was made for you! The next time you wear it, would you mind taking a side view pic? Great outfit as always 🙂
kileen says
@SewPetiteGal side view pic added! 🙂
Nelah says
I have been too afriad to mix pattern with pattern because I fear the final look would be too busy but I had to change my mind when I see your outfit. It totally depends on the choices and you made a good one choosing those two pieces.
A Shine Bunny says
You look gorgeous like always.
I think your mix-pattern try is successful, and I like it!!
Have a great day!
Natasha xoxo says
Pearls always adds such a nice touch to any outfit! 😉
<3, natasha
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brittney says
I like how the stripes & animal print don't compete but rather complement each other. Plus, the color combo is great. You look awesome. Oh, and those shoes? Hi and hello there. Love.
-Brittney
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Amy says
Love it! I've all for the idea of pushing your comfort zone 🙂 it makes life more exciting! And you look great!
Justine says
I think this is a genius combination and I love it! Glad you put in the pearl necklace. I think it ties it all together.
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I Don't Wear Jeans says
One of my favorite outfits… for whatever that is worth.
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SewPetiteGal says
Thanks for adding the side view! Didn't mean for you to go to the trouble of doing it this time – thanks!
kileen says
@SewPetiteGal oh it wasn't any trouble at all. i had the pics already, just a matter of uploading it! 🙂
mariannaxoxo says
that was a daring fashion statement mixing patterns as animal print and stripes and lace still you pulled it together very nicely.i love the chic touch to the outfit with the pearl necklace and small earrings..
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a woman's right to shoes says
Wow, I love that outfit! Looks really good on you.
Cay says
I am not a fan of mixing patterns, but this outfit looks really nice! I think the subtle accessories (pearls and black shoes/tights) helped pull the outfit together. Good idea:)
Alyiaaziz says
That's a cool mix!
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