springtime print mixing

flowers, polka dots, stripes, butterflies -- can they 

be worn together? the answer is, 'yes' (!!!).

initially, print mixing can feel utterly intimidating.

you may ask yourself, 'do these items go together?' ;

'are these prints too busy?' ; 'do i look ridiculous?' ; etc.

while these questions are valid, print mixing doesn't have to 

be a scary closet-experiment. in fact, i've come to love

mixing and matching different pieces (various prints

included), as it's a great way to restyle items in your closet.  

when brainstorming this outfit (which i often 

do while browsing pinterest or sitting in traffic on the 

bus), i wasn't sure what top to pair with my butterfly

skirt -- speaking of skirts, this print and style

remind me of my middle school days when butterflies 

emblazoned shirts, clips and school supplies. 

what a wonderful pastime!

 #90sgirl

adding another print to this skirt can sound (and feel)

overly busy, but it can be done! i view stripes

as a 'neutral' piece; they seemingly match almost anything.

the key to incorporating a striped top or bottom

is to wear smaller stripes (i.e. stripes that are closer together).

stripes that are within the same color family

as the other item you're wearing are ideal. navy and white

are classic and can be worn with most colors, 

but a coral and white striped top also fits within 

the color scheme of my butterfly skirt.

because my sweater and skirt make a statement,

i kept my accessories to a minimum; adding a hat and/or

large jewelry would distract from the rest of this outfit. 

instead, a simple cross-body bag and large, round sunglasses 

completed my look. it was perfect for a morning

spent sipping coffee and brunching with fellow

bloggers. i was comfortable, yet felt polished-looking

(and if you follow along on instagram, then you may have

seen the gigantic cinnamon roll i enjoyed in my story!).

photos by jenn from hello rigby

sweater: zara (exact here), skirt: nordstrom (old; similar here),

purse: gift, flats: vintage (via indie frock), sunnies: thrifted,

ring & earrings: forever 21

have you experimented with print mixing?

what are some of your favorite combinations?

stripes are my go-to, but i am hoping to incorporate

florals and polka dots. when digging through the archives, 

i found a few other outfits in which i mixed prints: here and here

(i am impartial to stripes, what can i say?!).

xoxo.