Blindly Mixing Prints
Blindly Mixing Prints – AKA How To Look Like An Artist
Simply go to your closet and pick out two prints that don’t match in any way.
Wear them together like you know what you are doing.
Just like with everything else in life, confidence is key.
You can add a beret and some oversized sunglasses to kick it up a notch.
*Warning* the beret comes with added visibility and the urge to buy pain au chocolat.
As these palazzo pants have an elastic waist I’m very tempted to buy not only pain au chocolat but also some eclairs and a couple of Portuguese tarts for good measure.
Mmm… Portuguese tarts. {sigh}
If you’ve never eaten one of these custard tarts they are like eating a sunny piece of heaven wrapped in flaky pastry.
They are sabotaging my weight loss plans now that I discovered a bakery only minutes from my home that does a very decent version of this classic pastry.
Known as Pastéis de nata these tarts were created before the 18th century by Catholic monks in a monastery in Lisbon.
I actually discovered them in Toronto as we have a very large Portuguese population.
I highly recommend them. They aren’t too sweet which seals the deal for me.
The crocheted vintage shawl was from a vintage shop. I had absolutely no idea how I’d wear it but bought it anyhow because it was far too cool to leave behind.
How often do you come across handmade crocheted shawls from the 70s?
Exactly.
When you find a piece of vintage that catches your eye don’t hesitate.
Snap it up. You’ll never find it again.
Here are some more pattern mixing outfits.
Stripes, polkadots and florals with these same palazzo pants.
Mixing some floral with animal print.
Polkadots and novelty print.
Mixing vintage floral embroidered skirt with geometric floral.
Florals, polkadots and diamonds.
Animal print, floral and velvet.
Stripes, floral and velvet.
Are you a fan of print mixing?
Linking up with Patti for Visible Monday, Turning Heads Tuesday and Fancy Friday
You’re such a wizz at pattern mixing, and while I love them all, the first one with the floral palazzo pants and that incredible crocheted vintage shawl tops them all In fact, the opening photo of your post is just sublime! Very artistic indeed. Now coveting a crocheted vintage shawl … xxx
I know you will find one Ann. You are great at finding the best spots for vintage out your way.
That shawl is amazing! Yes, indeed. You needed to snatch that puppy up! It’s beautiful! The colors are gorgeous!
I love print mixing, especially when I see it on you and Mel. You two are masters at it and make it look easy and delightful. I’m not an expert at it for myself at all. I just haven’t tried it enough to discover my own path along those lines, but I do like the idea of it.
– Sherry
http://www.petiteover40.com
Baby steps, baby steps little grasshopper ; P
I can already see how much your style has grown over the last year. I think you have a great eye for what will work with your frame.
Love your shawl and combining it with the print palazzos. A great find. I’m attaching a link to some beautiful crochet vintage items (authentic or the look). The colors and patterns are happiness-inducing! Scroll down a little to see the huge mandala behind the white futon.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/3237030957213698/?lp=true
Wow! Thanks for sending that link Evie! I’ve fallen into rainbow crochet heaven!
Oh yes, that shawl had to come home with you! Love these mixes. The tart looks pretty darn yummy too. I need more help learning to mix; must study with you and Mel, xox
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
I think you do a great job mixing Patti. You have a fab chic and effortless style.
Next time you come for a visit we will visit the bakery!
I do think you are the print mixing queen!! You definitely make it look so effortless.
I have to admit, i was surprised you hadn’t made that pastry—that could be your new project??? I’ll come taste test them for you! (I’m nice like that- ha ha)
I’ve actually seen sweaters made out of this grandma afghan pattern and I keep thinking maybe I would do that to mine. Then again, a shawl would be easier!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I looked at making these pastries on my own Jodie : ) You know me too well. Reality is that they are super labour intensive, like making a croissant. WAY too much work for me. Plus, I’m no longer baking at home as I was putting on too much weight. When I’m the only one here to consume the goodies…it’s not a good idea. Sad but true. One of my favourite hobbies is now kaput.
Snap! I’ve got a near identical shawl in my collection, too. I should pack it for the next festival, I nearly died of hypothermia over the weekend!
Your outfits are fabulous, each and every one of them.
xxx
Ha! I doesn’t surprise me you have a similar shawl. Sorry about the crap weather you two had to endure.
You are a very skilled mix-master when it comes to prints. Of course you had to scoop up the granny-square shawl; you can leave a classic gem like that behind.
I’m trying to be “good” about not brining much into my personal collection…but we all know how that goes!
I never ever wore prints! But now I like it a lot. Not to often on myself, but I love top get inspired by bloggers like yourself. I don’t have that, je ne sais quoi, about print mixing to stay in French spheres!
The more to practise the better you’ll get at it Nancy. : )
Yes, women with confidence can break “the rules” and get away with it. I’m not there yet. You have me wanting to try that pastry; I dislike things that are too sweet so this sounds good.
Next time you come for a visit we’ll go there : )
Most of the times there is something connecting the prints. The cream colour or the colours of patterns.
You do it so well. I cannot do that.
Greetje
I’ve learned lots from the master of blindly mixing patterns…Melanie. She is the Queen.
The more you try the better you’ll be.
You don’t seem to have too many prints in your wardrobe. Not that I’m encouraging you to go out and buy more! Hahaha! I’m not going to be an enabler.
I know. I noticed that years ago when I checked my wardrobe. Lots of solid colours. Said to myself: “hmm, what’s this? I am not turning into prim and proper, am I?”
I think you and Sylvia are the two people I know that wear the least prints. Sylvia upped her game last year but I see she now feels she has swung too far in that direction. I think for people to change up their wardrobe and vision of themselves they require baby steps.
Love the idea of mixing prints. You do it so well in such a chic way 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2018/08/the-oreo-effect-monochrome-b-style.html
Suzanne, you are a print-mix-master, definitely. I love love love that first outfit. The shawl is a classic piece. I’m not surprised Vix has one too. What’s so interesting is how Gucci and other designers really made pattern mixing a no-lose proposition when they started mashing everything together with approval.
And those tarts, yeah, that would be a downfall – they look delicious. It’s easier to buy and eat them so there’s no evidence left around the house.
I adore print mixing! I have to admit to being more conservative in my mixing than many of the examples you’ve shown here but I do appreciate your clever adventures with patterns.
You really do know how to strike convincing pose and the attitude to go with it Suzanne!! Love it!!!
I love your print mixing…and that shawl is gorgeous.
I really love this mix with your poncho and the floral pattern. I think it does go! That the floral pattern and colors are similar in size to the floral crochet poncho and the colors are too. Love your examples of pattern mixing with the fall looks. Really love the layered looks of the rust velvet and green velvet blazer. I am going to experiment wiht patterns more in the Fall!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com