It’s no secret that I’m having a moment with pattern mixing, and honestly, I wish I could take credit for imagining today’s combination of plaid and polka dots out of thin air. But that would be slightly untrue, and I try to keep it real ’round these parts.
While folding laundry, I happened to place these pieces next to each other, and I instantly knew it was a combination that I had to wear. It was completely by chance but a lovely combination, ifidosaysomyself.
Outfit details top: J.Crew Factory, skirt: J.Crew Factory (similar), shoes: Prabal Gurung for Target, necklace: J.Crew, bracelets: Stella & Dot Eden Bangle, Cristina link
Have you ever found outfit inspiration while doing laundry?
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It’s a very nice mix! Looks great on you! I love that pink gingham.
Ooh loving this combo! and those shoes are gorgeous 🙂
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Love how you mixed the two prints – so fresh and pretty! x, Kat
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I have never had inspiration while folding laundry…I guess I’m usually just trying to hurry up and get it done! But this look is fab!
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
Cute! I love your mix of prints 🙂
xx
Rose
Blonde in this City
Love love love your pattern mixing! And those shoes are so perfect with this outfit 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
This is such a cute mix! I LOVE that plaid top 🙂
XO
Pearls & Paws
I love this combo–especially that skirt! Adding the pink gingham top made it a bit more fun and playful, but it still works perfectly for the office!
You are right – I love this combination! The prints, the colors – it all works!
xo Jackie
cute outfit – i always love some pattern mixing. found you from the just because hop. following on twitter now 🙂
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Oh my gosh I love this combo!! I have a similar top and now must find some polka dots to wear it with. Also, dying over your shoes!!
Kristina does the Internets
I love this outfit because you were not afraid to mix prints and the color of the shirt adds the finishing touch!
-Vogue&Heels
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Love the mix of prints. Your skirt is so cute. And those shoes are fab. You look so pretty!
xo, Yi-chia
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These two prints look adorable and the colorblocked shoes ties it all together nicely!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
I’ve definitely had styling epiphanies while folding laundry! These prints look great together 🙂 And I loveeee those shoes!
Something about that skirt and those shoes makes your legs look like they go on for days! I love the simplicity of this pattern mixing, it feels natural and so cute!
Thanks, Evani! I’m now going to LIVE in these shoes. 😉
YES!!!! This is a winner and hilarious how it came together by doing the dreaded laundry chore! You go, girl! 🙂
I absolutely love these two patterns together, well done!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Gorgeous! I love the pattern mixing and I loveee those shoes!
Great blog! Love how you combined these 2 patterns. It looks great.
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Sofia
stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
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LOVE IT!!! You look SO SO cute! I really love your polka dot skirt. I want one similar! And isn’t it funny where you can find inspiration?
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Such a cute print mix! I love it!
Clearly I should do laundry more often… Love the outfit.
Oooh so pretty, I love the combination!!!!!
xo Dinah @ sunshine super glam
Plaid and polka dots is such a cute feminine combination!
xo,
Chelsea
http://www.abitofsass.blogspot.com
Absolutely love this outfit!!!! I also work a pink gingham shirt today. Don’t forget to enter my $300 giftcard giveaway to Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic. I’m hosting a link up on Thursday April 11. Hope you can join me.
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Thanks, Agi! YAY for pink gingham!!
Nice pattern mixing! Don’t see mix much. 🙂
Tiff Ima
Style Honestly
hahah i actually find inspiration with the mess on my floor! sometimes two pieces are next to each other and im like “hel-loooo”. and i LOVE this mix, it’s so cute and preppy- and very j crew catalog. also, was your necklace recent?! i have been hunting for one like that
xo Marlen
Messages on a Napkin
NICE! Glad to see it’s not just me! I think I bought mine quite a while ago, but I’ve seen some similar ones on etsy and ebay!
I really like this combo. Seems like a very happy accident! I’ve yet to come across something like this but I’m usually keeping myself busy by watching TV while folding laundry…maybe I should start paying more attention!
Jenn
With Luck Blog
Perfect Spring colors!
I LOVE these patterns together! and your shoes are amazing.
xo,
Angela
headtotoechicblog.com
Too funny – nothing good every happens to me while folding, except getting a little warm on a cold day! Love the outfit and the pink gingham is adorable. Those shoes are also amazing – I don’t think I spotted them because I definitely would have snapped them up!
XO ~Kim @ popcosmo.com
Thanks, Kim! I stalked ALL of the Prabal Gurung for Target shoes. I was kind of obsessed.
Haha I can’t say I’ve found inspiration this way but love that you did!! It’s such a fun combination!
Trust me, it was the first time. EVER. 😉
Wow..love this outfit! Pattern mixing is an art and you nailed it here! And I so regret not getting prabal gurung for target shoes! He created a great capsule collection, didn’t he?
BTW, I just realized from your blogger profile that u r in Richmond! I used to live there and we still own a place in West End! I miss good old sweet Virginia (and Virginians) here in New York!!
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
-Jyoti
Style Delights Blog
Thank you for the sweet comment! So cool to learn you used to live in RVA!
This outfit is beautiful. I agree that mixing prints is wonderful and the colors are pretty together too.
Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Adore this combination! So, so cute. I love that it pushes the limits and still looks so good!
Loving this whole look! It’s so classy and chic.
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I really love the color and print combination! I found you through The Pleated Poppy.
XO
justasmalltowngirlblog.blogspot.com
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Oh I love this! And how nice to find it during laundry! I mean at least it adds a little spark to it. You look very pretty and I wouldn’t have guessed them together until I saw them here. So so pretty!
Thank you, Natalia! It was definitely a nice surprise. 🙂
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