Mish Mash

by Jen on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

I've heard many a stylish person say that when getting dressed in the morning, their choices are based entirely on how they feel. While that's true for me to some degree, my relatively systematic personality has actually narrowed down my process to a few different "formulas". One such formula, which happens to be a favourite, is to style an outfit by blending numerous textures, colours and elements... and pulling the whole thing together with two similar pieces to prevent it from looking like too much of a mish mash (the necklaces and shoes in this case). Do you use "formulas" when you get dressed, or is it more of a free flowing process for you?
Wearing: Joe Fresh top, YesStyle skirt, J.Crew pumps (on sale now!), Proenza Schouler bag, House of Harlow 1960 sunnies, K.Amato necklace, lips Chanel Rouge Coco in Gabrielle

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LOVE this mix - I have that same yellow top & I adore how you've styled it here!

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by Kimberly on July 17, 2013 at 6:44 AM. #

Great! You're so good at combining, you know. :-)

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by Marijn on July 17, 2013 at 7:18 AM. #

Lovely top!

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by Beauty Follower on July 17, 2013 at 7:22 AM. #

This outfit is so lovely. I am a sucker for all things in primary colors, and I love that you played with that, but that it isn't so obvious!

by CindyRex on July 17, 2013 at 9:58 AM. #

I follow a formula as well, and it's similar to yours actually! But some mornings, the formula is out the window and it's black skinnies and a simple top. Some days, I just can't be bothered to think haha!

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by Annick on July 17, 2013 at 10:42 AM. #

Oh, also meant to say that I LOVE that Joe Fresh top and must find it in my local store! Yellow is such a good color on you!

by Annick on July 17, 2013 at 10:42 AM. #

I am very much the same way! Right now, slightly high waisted shorts are very much a part of my formula :) Yours is adorable!

by Caroline on July 17, 2013 at 11:15 AM. #

My "formulas" revolve around having multiple versions of the same silhouette or piece (e.g. striped tees, pencil skirts, statement necklaces, interesting flats) and coming up with an infinite number of easy combinations using them.

by Lisa on July 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM. #

You look great. I usually just go with how I'm feeling.

by RoselyC on July 17, 2013 at 12:56 PM. #

Love the matching necklace and the shoes.

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by Chloe, Wardrobe Quarry on July 17, 2013 at 9:51 PM. #

The top is so cute! Love this fun and playful look! x

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by Rosalinda Tjioe on July 18, 2013 at 4:37 AM. #

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by Tiffany Hermy on July 20, 2013 at 7:06 AM. #

Love the way you played with textures and the royal blue of your necklace and shoes puts it all together perfectly.

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by Tiffany Hermy on July 20, 2013 at 7:07 AM. #

Love the bag. Never seen it before. Is there a name for it? I know it's a Proenza...

by Loretta on July 23, 2013 at 6:02 PM. #

I SWEAR! You have the BEST purse game, EVER! I love that Proenza Schouler piece!

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by urbanjunglefashion on July 27, 2013 at 11:38 PM. #

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