pattern-mixing for the timid

07/13/2012 16 Comments

top: Tory Burch | striped bermudas: I.N.C. | sunnies: Tom Ford c/o RueLaLa | wedges: Antonio Milani

Confession: I am not the bravest pattern-mixing style blogger on the interwebs. When I wore this yesterday, I felt like I was blazing a trail in new mixology frontiers; florals and stripes — quite daring for this conservative dresser, I thought…

Then I looked at the photos. And realized that the striped half of the equation is so subtle, from a distance they just look solid. There’s nothing trailblazing about florals and solids. Clearly I need to step up my game.

However, if you’re not a trend-obsessed style blogger and just want to mix things up a little in your day-to-day, may I suggest adding a bottom of the teeny striped variety to your closet? They add just a little something to keep things interesting, but won’t overwhelm you if you’re a pattern-mixing newbie. Like me.

Keira Lennox

I'm a small town lady from the sunshine state with an affinity for bookstores, beauty counters and unfussy style. I spend my days running my flower shop, and my nights blogging about what I love and what I wear. (Or watching Netflix and drinking wine.)

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Jupe 07/17/2012 at 9:05 am

I am at the point of being a somewhat timid pattern mixer…I’ve gotten more and more used to the idea, but I’m no Frassy yet, haha. I actually really like your seersucker and floral together, thought it made a charming combination! That colour is beautiful on you too :)

Following your blog…you’ve got great style and your posts are super fun to read!

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ibeautify 07/16/2012 at 7:12 am

Gorgeous combination.

ksimonewilson 07/14/2012 at 6:50 pm

The updo is a perfect look for this fun ensemble!

Anne 07/14/2012 at 10:51 am

Love this… you look beautiful as always!!

Girl and Closet (@girlandcloset) 07/14/2012 at 10:16 am

I love this subtle look pattern mixing look, and I especially LOVE that beautiful top on you!! Plus these photos are extra pretty – such perfect light. Happy weekend, sweet girl! xo

Hannah (@chill_air) 07/14/2012 at 9:33 am

Admittedly, I didn’t notice the stripes at first, but, regardless, this is a great foray into pattern mixing. I love your blouse – it would look good with almost anything!

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Franziska 07/13/2012 at 11:16 pm

I recently wore florals and leopard and felt crrrrraaazy.

keiralennox 07/14/2012 at 11:01 am

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Florals and leopard? LOVE it. Trying it for round 2 ;-)

searchingforsupermom 07/13/2012 at 10:51 pm

Cute outfit!

wellcrafted 07/13/2012 at 7:14 pm

This looks like a magazine photo shoot to me for some reason–maybe the high contrast between the colors in your outfit and the landscape? Cute!

keiralennox 07/14/2012 at 11:02 am

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Make my day, why don’t you? ;-)

shannon 07/13/2012 at 4:41 pm

Gorgeous blouse! Everything about it, from the color to the pattern is Summer perfection!

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Sarah's Real Life 07/13/2012 at 4:09 pm

How brave of you! You could mayyyyybe try something more daring next time, but good for you for taking the first step. You can totally pull off pattern mixing.

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