Print Mixing

I experimented with mixing print and stripes the other day.  I normally would not wear two different prints or patterns in one outfit because it always tends to look too busy.  For years, I've felt uncomfortable wearing printed tops because somehow they just made me looked much older.  BUT, times have changed and so have I.  I find myself a bit more open in trying different styles and trends.  Not only did I start to wear prints, I began to have fun with them.  The key in print mixing is that the color of the fabric pieces that you are wearing has to be in the same family.  What I mean by that is if your are wearing a black/white print top then you should be wearing a black/white stripes bottom.

Here, I picked out the blue/white from the prints of the top and found these perfect navy blue/white stripes skirt to go with it.

Whatever you do, just remember the two prints should not compete but complement each other.

I finished the outfit with a very cute pair of buckled strap sandals. 

Are you ready to print mix your outfits?  It was a bit uncomfortable for me at first, but after wearing it out for a day, I started to get used to it.  Sometimes in life, you have to step out of that comfort zone a bit, to learn new insights and gain perspectives.

Be Inspired - Lily

 Top: Forever 21 (similar)

Skirt: The Gap (similar)

Shoes: Forever (similar)

Photos by Herman Lee