{photos by Alicia}
While I love to wear and mix patterns, I'm usually quite calculative in the way I style them. I go by a few rules and stick with safer options to avoid a potentially overwhelming outfit. Perhaps I was feeling adventurous (or maybe it was the ridiculously cold weather we've been having lately), but I decided to throw on my houndstooth jacket on top of this ikat cardigan last minute, while heading out the door yesterday. I still haven't decided whether or not I completely like the result, but it was a good reminder to just abandon the 'rules' sometimes and have fun with fashion.
I'm not usually a bangle girl as they usually slide right off my wrists, but the expandable wires on these fun Alex and Ani pieces make them so easy to wear. See a more detailed shot of them here!
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Wearing: J.Crew Factory cardigan, thrifted blouse, Club Monaco skirt (on sale for $40 in a sz 10!), UniQUEEN jacket (c/o), DKNY bag, Zara shoes, Alex and Ani bangles (c/o)
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Great outfit! I love your bag
by DF on June 13, 2012 at 6:17 AM. #
I love the brown skirt of you!! <3 Always classy and chic!
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by ♥ Natalie on June 13, 2012 at 6:33 AM. #
Love that pattern mixing! You've done it really nicely!
xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~
by Natasha Fatah on June 13, 2012 at 6:38 AM. #
Oh I am in love with the houndstooth!
Michelle
www.michelleesque.com
by Michelleesque on June 13, 2012 at 7:23 AM. #
nice mix of patterns!
by Life's a shoe on June 13, 2012 at 8:10 AM. #
The two patterns mixing goes well in this outfit. Love your jacket!
xoxo,
Suzie Q
www.StyleCueBySuzieQ.com
by Suzie Q on June 13, 2012 at 8:44 AM. #
Love the outfit. The mixture of patterns and colors is lovely. This is perfect.
Carlee
http://allthingsaveragegirl.blogspot.com/
by CarleeJ on June 13, 2012 at 8:59 AM. #
those shoes are fantastic!
[Treasure Tromp]
by treasuretromp.com on June 13, 2012 at 9:41 AM. #
love the bag and shoes!
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by Erin at thesparkle.net on June 13, 2012 at 10:03 AM. #
love your coat! so chic : )
xo SideSmile,
Ashley
SideSmile Style Blog
by Ashley Aspinwall on June 13, 2012 at 1:19 PM. #
To be honest, I truly ADORE the end result and might give it a try myself! :o)
x
by Style-Pursuit on June 13, 2012 at 1:33 PM. #
Ah, when I saw this on Instagram I totally thought your cardy/bow blouse combo was one piece. Love it, Jen!
xo, alison*elle
by alison*elle on June 13, 2012 at 4:55 PM. #
Really cute jacket!!!
octoberchic.com
by octoberchic.com on June 13, 2012 at 6:12 PM. #
I love your bag!!!!!
by Lace And Tulle on June 13, 2012 at 7:31 PM. #
i love the pattern mixing jen, really cute!
btw, i read your guest post on twentyonetwo.com and am so glad you explained your blog title and the correct pronunciation because that has been something i've wondered about since i first started reading your blog!
xo julesinflats.blogspot.com
by jules on June 13, 2012 at 8:03 PM. #
These patterns don't clash at all, they look great against each other! The blue is so vibrant that it really brings everything to life against the more neutral tones. You do the a-line skirt so well!
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by amuseume on June 13, 2012 at 10:09 PM. #
The mix of patterns is perfect!
by Sarah on June 13, 2012 at 10:32 PM. #
Very nice. Totally stylish :D
xo
glamDevils
by Mira on June 14, 2012 at 2:53 AM. #
very pretty....
by Diana S.T. on June 14, 2012 at 11:06 PM. #
I wonder how BUT it works! Love the ease with which you mised these patterns :)
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by Ramya on June 25, 2012 at 11:25 AM. #