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Pattern Clashing

June 13, 2012


{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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  1. DF says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Great outfit! I love your bag

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  2. ♥ Natalie says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    I love the brown skirt of you!! <3 Always classy and chic!

    ♥♥♥

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  3. Natasha Fatah says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Love that pattern mixing! You’ve done it really nicely!

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  4. Michelleesque says

    June 13, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Oh I am in love with the houndstooth!

    Michelle
    http://www.michelleesque.com

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  5. Life's a shoe says

    June 13, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    nice mix of patterns!

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  6. Suzie Q says

    June 13, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    The two patterns mixing goes well in this outfit. Love your jacket!

    xoxo,
    Suzie Q
    http://www.StyleCueBySuzieQ.com

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  7. CarleeJ says

    June 13, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Love the outfit. The mixture of patterns and colors is lovely. This is perfect.
    Carlee

    http://allthingsaveragegirl.blogspot.com/

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  8. treasuretromp.com says

    June 13, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    those shoes are fantastic!

    [Treasure Tromp] 

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  9. Erin at thesparkle.net says

    June 13, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    love the bag and shoes!

    http://www.thesparkle.net

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  10. Ashley Aspinwall says

    June 13, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    love your coat! so chic : )

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style Blog

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  11. Style-Pursuit says

    June 13, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    To be honest, I truly ADORE the end result and might give it a try myself! :o)

    x

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  12. alison*elle says

    June 13, 2012 at 11:55 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

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  13. octoberchic.com says

    June 14, 2012 at 1:12 am

    Really cute jacket!!!

    octoberchic.com

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  14. Lace And Tulle says

    June 14, 2012 at 2:31 am

    I love your bag!!!!!

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  15. jules says

    June 14, 2012 at 3:03 am

    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

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  16. amuseume says

    June 14, 2012 at 5:09 am

    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!

    http://www.amuseume.wordpress.com

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  17. Sarah says

    June 14, 2012 at 5:32 am

    The mix of patterns is perfect!

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  18. Mira says

    June 14, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Very nice. Totally stylish 😀
    xo
    glamDevils

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  19. Diana S.T. says

    June 15, 2012 at 6:06 am

    very pretty….

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  20. Ramya says

    June 25, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    I wonder how BUT it works! Love the ease with which you mised these patterns 🙂

    http://www.wardrobemenu.blogspot.com

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