A Beginner's Guide to Mixing it Up

I am a sucker for an awesome print.  Whether it be on a top, dress, skirt or shoes- I cannot say no to a killer design.  Thus my closet has become one giant fun-fest of prints.

The Punky Brewster in me wants to wear whatever I want, whenever I want, which is true most of the time.  So I have no problem throwing my zig-zag print shorts on with a vintage tank blouse covered in a gold medallion and pretty paisleys print. 

In the back of my mind however I have a nagging voice-(maybe that of my mother?)- saying "Are you really going out of the house looking like that??  They will straight-up throw you in a state hospital, I am not kidding!"

So with some hesitanceI leave the house, half thinking I look like a million bucks, half thinking I look like I have a million different voices in my head.

But for the last few seasons designers have given us the "A-Ok" to mix up our prints, and not shy away from wearing just one at a time.  And if they say it's okay, that little nagging voice gets quieter and quieter... (Thanks Moschino! Thanks Comme de Garcons!)

Feeling a little iffy about it still?  Well here are some hints to help get you started:



1. Look in your closet.  Find your favorite printed piece, whether it is a top or bottom, or even a dress.

2.Next gather all your other printed lovelies that you could possible pair with it (for example- if you chose a top, look for all your printed bottoms, if it is a dress look for printed tights)

3.Finally put the prints up to each other and see what duo make a "do."

I find that it is usually easier to pair prints in the same color family together.  For example a black and white daisy crop top with  a black and white stripe mini skirt. 

Now to finish off the outfit I opt for simple solid items to balance out the print madness.  Like in the example above I would wear some black tights and black booties.

No matter what you go with have fun with it.

This trend definitely gets the Soleil Moon Frye Seal Of Approval

What are You Wearing This Weekend?

I am going with this guy. Not taking it off till Monday morning.

I'll throw it on tonight after work with a mini skirt and some stacked platforms- hit the scene, dance a little, mingle a bit, drink a lot.
THEN I'll pass out in my perfectly sheeny purple top, wake up the next day- throw on some shorts and sandals- and hit the cafe- dance a little, mingle a bit, drink a lot.
THEN as night falls again I'll unbutton it all the way - wear a bustier and a fitted highwaisted maxi skirt, polish off my stacked platforms- hit a diferent scene, dance a little, mingle a bit, drink a lot.
THEN I'll pass out, wake up the next day throw on some skinny jeans (heard it might be cold on Sunday!) and some oxfords- then I'll realize I'm exhausted so I'll crawl back into bed and - hit the snooze button, sleep a little, toss and turn a bit, drool a lot.

This is why its good to have a daily planner.

Have a good weekend guys- I might

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I like dresses with awesome backs, I think most everyone does.  Why is this one is better?  I can't tell if I like the back or the front better- they are both equally compelling.

I feel when I wear interesting back items I have to make an effort to turn around a lot.  Like "Oh whoops I think I left my sunglasses back there, let me TURN AROUND and grab them" or "Hey I just came up with a really awesome new spinning dance, where I stand in one spot and just spin... you wanna see it?"

I'm sick of my sorry excuses.  But with this cute dress, I look good both coming AND going.