Playing With Prints

 I have always been afraid of mixing prints. I don't know why, but the thought of choosing the wrong prints and walking out of the house looking absolutely ridiculous has always given me anxiety, but I love seeing other women do it. Mixing prints makes for a unique look that stands out among the crowd. Today, I decided to just dip my toes into the pool of patterns and prints. Polka dots mixed with stripes was a look I saw last season on the Burberry runway during London Fashion Week and I loved it. I decided to try it myself, and I must say, it felt great. I've been running around town all day and I have been stopped by 7 different people who wanted to tell me how much they loved my outfit. One women even said I stood out among the crowd, which was weird to hear because I didn't see myself that way today. Taking fashion risks (this was a risk for me) is so exciting and rewarding. This is not the first time I will be playing with prints, and next time I do it, it will be bolder and better!

Top: Topshop
Shorts: Zara
Shoes: Charles David
Sunnies: Wildfox Couture (old)

Today's Inspiration

The theme of today's outfit inspiration is mixing patterns. Not only mixing patters, but learning how to rock bold patterns. For some reason, mixing patterns has always scared me. I just never know if I am doing it right or if I look stupid. I have been getting a lot better at it though thanks to vogue and the internet. Mixing patterns and rocking bold patterns is so much fun. Velvet mixed with plaid, plaid on plaid, and extreme retro plaid pants mixed with a chambray shirt are some of my favorite looks. They make a statement and show people that you are not afraid of fashion. So take the leap and mix your clothes, you will discover a whole new side of yourself you didn't even know existed.